Zhuangzi sneered, "General Wang Jian is quite formidable. Perhaps I should have a match with you."
Wang Jian knew how formidable the person opposite him was, and he was worried. Although the magnanimity of the Wu Clan prevented him from being afraid, he was not stupid and knew that he was no match for this person. Just as he was worrying, a loud laugh suddenly came from the sky.
"Grand Master Xuandu has quite the magnanimity, daring to fight a junior without fear of being laughed at." Suddenly, a person descended from the sky, a young man of about twenty years old wearing a golden robe, who was none other than Han Feizi.
Han Feizi was originally the person transformed from Jin Linzi. He was originally a master of severing one corpse. This time, by borrowing the merits of the Law Master, he severed the good corpse, and his cultivation level was comparable to that of Xuandu.
Xuan Du didn't answer. He knew that Han Fei's cultivation was comparable to his own, and that the Qin army also had Wang Jian by their side. His own forces hadn't arrived yet, so they wouldn't be a match for the others, which would be very troublesome.
Qi Juntian Xuan stepped forward and asked Zhuangzi, "Strategist, with Han Feizi's help, the Qin army has greatly increased in strength. Do we still have anyone to help us?"
Zhuangzi frowned and said, "Don't come near, they'll be here shortly."
Sure enough, before Zhuangzi finished speaking, several golden lights descended from the sky again, and several figures landed. They were Chi Jingzi from Yunxiao Cave of Taihua Mountain, Huanglong Zhenren from Magu Cave of Erxian Mountain, Lingbao Dafashi from Yuanyang Cave of Kongtong Mountain, Yuding Zhenren from Jinxia Cave of Yuquan Mountain, Daoxing Tianzun from Yuwu Cave of Jinting Mountain, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun from Ziyang Cave of Qingfeng Mountain, and Guangchengzi Daoren from Taoyuan Cave of Jiuhua Mountain, seven of the eight remaining Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, and eight others including Yunzhongzi, the Chan Sect's Fude Zhenxian.
Zhuangzi quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Thank you for coming, fellow Daoists."
The group quickly returned the greeting, saying, "Senior Brother, you are too kind. We had to come because of this matter."
Zhuangzi urged the King of Qi to quickly build the reed hut. The group accepted the invitation and took their seats. Zhuangzi said, “That Li Si is in control of the Qin state and is trying to stop our Qi army like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. This matter concerns the orthodoxy of our two religions, Ren and Chan. I would appreciate your help, fellow Daoists.”
Guang Chengzi laughed loudly, "Those few overestimated themselves, and deserved it." After he finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement. When midnight arrived, the people of the Ren and Chan sects all displayed the three auspicious flowers on their heads. In an instant, golden lotuses rose in all directions above the Qi army, with celestial music lingering and exotic fragrances wafting through the air. Even the Qin army, a mighty and powerful force, felt a sense of longing.
In the Qin army formation, Li Si said to Han Fei, "Master, the two sects of Ren and Chan have joined forces, which is too shameless. If our army does not retaliate, our morale will be greatly affected."
Han Fei laughed and said, "They are ignorant, how can I let them have their way? You go and build the reed hut to welcome your uncles and senior brothers."
Li Si accepted the order and left. Just then, several beams of light descended from the horizon. One person was dressed in a blue scholar's robe with a blue turban on his head, holding a ruler in one hand and a smiley face in the other. The other person was dressed in a black robe with a jade-colored long crown on his head, holding a pagoda in one hand and a fan in the other. The two were Cangjie and Suyu Daoren.
Upon seeing the two men arrive, Han Fei laughed loudly, "My two senior brothers are late."
Cangjie smiled and said, "No rush, it's still early."
Su Yu smiled faintly and said, "There is still one senior brother who has not arrived yet."
Han Fei chuckled and said, "I suppose he's still on his way."
Cangjie looked up at the Qi army camp and said, "There's no rush. We mustn't let the two sects of Man and Chan show their strength."
Su Yu and Han Fei had been companions for many years and were very in sync. They looked at each other and smiled, "That's right." After saying that, they both revealed auspicious clouds above their heads. Su Yu Daoist's head revealed half an acre of auspicious clouds, the cloud light was clear and bright as water, and there were three lotus flowers in the middle. The lotus flowers were blue, black and white, and the black and white ones were already open. There was a person sitting on each of them. On the blue lotus was an object, which was the White Elephant Pagoda. The White Elephant Pagoda was golden and the bells were ringing. On the pagoda was a fan with the words "Mountains and Rivers, Sun and Moon" written on it, which was the Mountain and Rivers Fan.
Han Fei, however, was somewhat different. Above his head was a half-acre of auspicious cloud, within which were three-colored lotuses. On the black lotus was a golden unicorn, on the white lotus a Taoist priest, and on the blue lotus a seal. From the seal arose the sounds of dragons, and golden dragons coiled around its body. This was the Panlong Seal. Outside the seal, a sword circled around it, swimming in all directions. This was the sword transformed from the God-Slaying Spear. These two items were the treasures of the Legalist school. The seal represented trust, and the sword represented law. The intention was to use the seal to establish trust throughout the world and to rectify the laws of all things.
Cangjie glanced at it and also displayed the Three Flowers of Auspicious Clouds. Half an acre of auspicious clouds were above his head, and three-colored lotus flowers were blooming in the clouds. The black and white lotus flowers were in full bloom. A person sat on the black lotus flower. It was the evil corpse that had been killed by the flying knife that slayed immortals. A person also sat on the white lotus flower. Behind him was a huge golden wheel. It was the good corpse Confucius. There were two objects on the green lotus flower. A brush and a foot rotated with each other and emitted golden light.
As soon as the three of them displayed their auspicious golden light, the blue lotus rose up, and heavenly music lingered above the Qin army. The blue light and the golden light of the Qi army divided the entire sky equally, as if the aurora had illuminated it.
As dawn broke, both sides, as if by prior agreement, withdrew their auspicious clouds. Neither side gained an advantage that night, but the Ren and Chan sects were at a disadvantage. The two sects had sent out all their elites, leaving them with no one left. Penglai Island only sent three quasi-saints, yet they were evenly matched with their opponents, which shows the extent of their strength.
On the reeds of the Qi army.
Zhuangzi's face showed a rare hint of distress as he said, "Fellow Daoists, the combined strength of the Confucian, Mohist, and Legalist schools is indeed formidable. Now, the School of Military Strategists has yet to emerge, and the situation is truly worrying."
Yun Zhongzi frowned and said, "In that case, the situation is not good. Master ordered us to come and help Qi Jun. Now, before we have even had a chance to fight, we have already lost a round."
The others remained silent. There was nothing they could do. Since the Investiture of the Gods, the Chan Sect had lost all its essence and power. The cultivation of the seven Golden Immortals had not yet recovered. Only the cultivation of the Taiyi Loose Immortal had been restored, and that was only with the help of Laozi's elixirs. Taiyi Zhenren and Antarctic Immortal were unable to come for the time being due to their immortal duties. The Qin army had three Quasi-Saints, all of whom were experts who had severed two corpses. On the Qi army's side, only Xuandu had severed two corpses. Yun Zhongzi had at least severed one corpse through the merit of preaching the Dao, but he was still no match for them.
Zhuangzi sighed and said, "Penglai Island is indeed extraordinary, with countless talented disciples and numerous wonderful methods."
Yun Zhongzi listened without saying a word, but a glint of light flashed in his eyes, which no one noticed.
At this moment, thunder rumbled in the sky, and dark clouds rolled in. Zhuangzi looked up and was overjoyed, saying, "The Jade Emperor has sent people to help us!" The members of the Chan Sect also laughed and said that they were sure to win this battle.
The last of the forty-one battles
Meanwhile, the disciples of the two sects, Ren and Chan, came to help the Qi army, but the three schools of Confucianism, Mohism, and Legalism held their own, and the two sides were locked in a stalemate. Suddenly, the Heavenly Court sent troops to help, which broke the balance.
This time, it was not Li Jing who came on the mission, but the Great Emperor Taiyi of the North Pole and the Great Emperor Antarctic Immortal, leading an army of 200,000. Zhuangzi led the people of the Chan Sect to greet them and enter the reed hut. After exchanging greetings, Zhuangzi smiled and said, "This time, it is truly an honor for the two great emperors to descend to the mortal realm to help us."
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