txolops Chapter 254 Zhao Gongming Arrives to the Rescue
Chapter 254 Zhao Gongming Arrives to the Rescue
"My two senior uncles, I'm going to risk my life! Please be careful!"
Suddenly, Wen Zhong formed a hand seal, and the Jade Qilin appeared beside him.
After summoning the Jade Kirin, he activated his source energy, and a blazing flame ignited within his body, spreading to his limbs and bones.
This secret technique of burning one's source can temporarily boost one's strength, but at a heavy price, it will inevitably backfire and severely damage one's cultivation.
However, he went without hesitation to ensure the safe retreat of the Shang army.
If the Shang army were caught up, it would be completely annihilated, and the Shang dynasty would be in imminent danger.
A determined look flashed in Wen Zhong's eyes. As the saying goes, the first to strike wins. He raised his twin whips and charged straight at Lingya Xian and Jin Guangxian with lightning speed.
The double whips lashed out, creating gusts of wind that clashed with Jin Guangxian's whips, producing a metallic clang and sparks flying everywhere.
After burning his essence blood, Wen Zhong's strength increased dramatically. Each of his whips contained the power to split mountains and shatter rocks, and he fought Jin Guangxian to a standstill, with both sides exchanging blows.
Whiplashes rained down as the two clashed, their energy surging and kicking up dust.
Wen Zhong was clear-headed. He was relieved that Lingya Xian had been watching coldly without making a move, and he hoped to buy time for the army.
However, the good times did not last long.
Lingya Xian finally moved. He did not reveal his true form, but maintained his Daoist human form. He took a step forward and lightly slapped Wen Zhong with his palm.
This palm strike, though seemingly slow, blocked all of Wen Zhong's escape routes. The force of the palm strike contained terrifying power, causing the air to freeze.
Caught off guard, Wen Zhong felt the palm strike land squarely on his chest, experiencing an overwhelming force.
Several ribs snapped instantly, his internal organs churned, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. His body flew backward and crashed heavily more than ten feet away, raising a cloud of dust.
Wen Zhong struggled to get up, but felt excruciating pain all over his body, his magical power dissipated, and he could no longer support himself; his vision gradually blurred.
Just when he thought everything was over and the Shang dynasty was doomed, a sharp sound of something breaking through the air came from the horizon, and twenty-four beads shot towards him.
The bead arrived in an instant, transforming into a light curtain cage that firmly trapped Jin Guang Xian and Ling Ya Xian within it.
The light curtain shifted, causing the two immortals to change color, and despite their efforts to break through, they could not succeed.
The next moment, a figure descended from the sky and landed beside Wen Zhong; it was Zhao Gongming.
He helped Wen Zhong up, placed his right hand on Wen Zhong's back, and gently channeled his magic power into him to stabilize Wen Zhong's injuries.
Wen Zhong's vision was blurry, but he vaguely saw Zhao Gongming's familiar face. He felt relieved and whispered:
"Thank you, fellow Daoist..."
"Fellow Daoist, please rest here for now. I will be right back."
He turned to look at the two trapped immortals, his expression solemn.
Although Wen Zhong was a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, he was exceptionally gifted with a natural third eye. He ascended to immortality in just fifty years of cultivation, achieving extraordinary accomplishments that even Zhao Gongming admired.
In the past, the two often sat down to discuss the Dao and exchange their experiences in cultivation. They were very close friends and therefore addressed each other as Daoist friends.
Zhao Gongming came down the mountain this time because he sensed that Wen Zhong was in trouble and came to his rescue, in order to fulfill the friendship between comrades.
Lingya Xian and Jinguang Xian were the seven attendant immortals of the Jie Sect, holding high positions and possessing great magical power.
However, Zhao Gongming, as the eldest outer disciple of the Jie Sect, possessed superior talent.
His cultivation had reached the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and he also possessed twenty-four innate spiritual treasures such as the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls, which were extremely powerful.
With a thought, he sent twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls hurtling towards the two immortals.
Despite their thick skin and tough flesh, they still couldn't stop it.
In less than ten breaths, the two of them were surrounded and suppressed by the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.
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"Fellow Daoist Gongming, hurry... hurry and save my disciples! They are being chased by Jiang Ziya!"
Despite the excruciating pain, Wen Zhong urgently reminded him, his eyes filled with worry.
Zhao Gongming nodded, took out a pill, and placed it in Wen Zhong's hand, saying:
"This pill can temporarily protect your injuries. After taking it, please calm your mind and regulate your breathing."
Immediately, he flashed into the distance, transforming into a streak of light and hurtling towards the battlefield. His speed was so great that he disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
On the other hand, Yu Hua and Ji Li originally intended to ambush and annihilate Jiang Ziya's army, but instead, Jiang Ziya turned the tables on them and they were surrounded.
Smoke and dust billowed across the battlefield, and the sounds of battle shook the heavens. Although the Yin Shang soldiers fought valiantly, their formation was in disarray, and casualties were mounting.
Jiang Ziya, mounted on a high slope, overlooked the entire battlefield. Seeing the demoralized state of the Yin Shang army, he loudly proclaimed:
"Soldiers of Yin Shang, King Zhou is tyrannical and not worthy of your service. Those who surrender will not be killed!"
The soldiers of Xiqi responded with shouts of encouragement, their morale soaring and their fighting spirit soaring.
Although the Shang army numbered over 100,000, their morale had collapsed after witnessing Wen Zhong's defeat and the serious injury of their commander. Even with superior equipment, they could not withstand the high morale of the Western Zhou army, and panic ensued, with defeat imminent.
Yu Hua and Ji Li had no other choice but to set up camp where they were and wait for reinforcements.
Jiang Ziya was not satisfied with merely besieging them. After waiting for half an hour without any movement, he decisively ordered the entire army to attack.
In an instant, half of Xiqi's troops marched towards the Yin Shang camp.
However, just as the Xiqi army was about to charge into the Yin Shang camp, the entire battlefield suddenly fell silent.
The next moment, Zhao Gongming's figure fell from the air between the two armies.
Holding the golden mace, he flew straight toward Jiang Ziya.
"Jiang Ziya, since you have attacked Fellow Daoist Wen Zhong, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Gongming raised his golden mace, intending to kill Jiang Ziya on the spot.
But the golden mace suddenly stopped in mid-air.
Zhao Gongming suddenly turned around and flicked his sleeve at the Yin Shang army.
In an instant, all the merchant troops vanished without a trace.
At the same time, Wen Zhong had already retreated to Mianchi Pass.
Zhao Gongming suddenly stopped because he sensed the aura of the Twelve Golden Immortals.
Currently, he is using his twelve Sea-Stabilizing Pearls to suppress Lingya Immortal and Jinguang Immortal. With only a golden mace, he is no match for the twelve golden immortals.
So he made a quick decision and ordered a retreat.
Moreover, Shen Gongbao has returned to Jin'ao Island to seek help from Chang'er Dingguangxian, who has agreed to summon disciples of the Jie Sect to assist him.
Now he only needs to tighten his defenses and wait for Chang Er Ding Guang Xian to arrive with his men.
Jiang Ziya finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhao Gongming leave.
Just a moment ago, he truly felt the chill of death approaching.
At this moment, in the Jade Void Palace, Taibai opened his eyes, and the first thing he did was to sense the status of his clone.
However, upon closer inspection, he discovered that his clone had already been destroyed by the Spirit Tooth Immortal.
Taibai's heart tightened, and he thought to himself, "There must be no further changes, otherwise all our previous plans will be in vain."
Thinking of this, he immediately stood up, bowed to the Primordial Celestial Venerable, and then prepared to leave.
Yuanshi Tianzun noticed the urgency in Taibai's expression but did not say anything to stop him.
More importantly, he has already infused his own magical power into the Pangu Banner. Even if the reserved magical power is insufficient, he can immediately sense when it dissipates and then personally come to the rescue.