The person who came was none other than Marshal Zhang Guifang. When Shen Gongbao saw him, he was immediately happy. He had been worried that Zhang Guifang would be killed by the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Zhang Guifang welcomed Shen Gongbao into the camp, and Han Rong, the commander-in-chief of Sishui Pass, also rushed over to see Shen Gongbao.
After the three of them sat down, Shen Gongbao asked: "How many soldiers of our Dashang army died in this battle?"
Zhang Guifang said with a look of shame on her face: "There were 70,000 casualties among soldiers, while the other side suffered less than 20,000 casualties."
Shen Gongbao said, "The casualties are too great, but why did Marshal Zhang station the army here?"
Zhang Guifang said: "Military advisor, this mountain is called Wenbin Mountain. It has a higher terrain and its defense level is even better than that of Sishui Pass. That's why I stationed the army here."
Shen Gongbao said: "This is also feasible. This place is the only way to Xiqi. It is indeed the best choice for us to station here."
Zhang Guifang asked: "Senior Brother Shen Gongbao, I heard that you went to find reinforcements. How did you find them?"
Shen Gongbao said: "I went to Chaoge City and found Senior Brother Tian Xingzi. Senior Brother Tian Xingzi asked Master Wen to find some fellow Taoists from Jie Jiao. They will arrive soon."
As soon as Shen Gongbao finished speaking, a soldier suddenly came over to report: "Four Taoists came outside and said they would help me with my business."
Shen Gongbao suddenly became happy and said with a smile: "The four fellow Taoists from Kowloon Island have arrived. Let's go out to greet them quickly."
Shen Gongbao and the other three immediately walked outside.
I saw the Four Saints of Kowloon Island riding four strange beasts and waiting outside the camp. The soldiers of the Great Shang had a look of fear on their faces because these four people looked so vicious.
Shen Gongbao and the others had seen many strange-looking strangers, and they were not surprised at all.
Shen Gongbao said: "Four fellow Taoists, you have finally arrived."
The Four Saints of Kowloon Island did not know Shen Gongbao. King Mo sat on the strange beast and asked: "This Taoist brother, who are you?"
Zhang Guifang, who was on the side, had dealings with the Four Saints of Kowloon Island. He hurriedly introduced to the four of them: "Brothers, this is the national master of our Dachang, and he is also the second generation disciple of our Jiejiao."
Shen Gongbao was one generation higher than the Four Saints of Kowloon Island, but when they saw that Shen Gongbao's cultivation level was several levels lower than theirs, they would not call him uncle.
Wang Mo said calmly: "It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Shen. Thank you for meeting me!"
Shen Gongbao felt a little unhappy, but he didn't say anything. After all, his cultivation level was not as good as theirs.
Shen Gongbao said: "Fellow Taoists, don't stay here anymore, hurry up and talk to the camp."
Only then did the Four Saints of Kowloon Island get off their mounts.
They said a few words to their mounts, and the strange beasts turned into a white light and headed up the mountain.
Shen Gongbao and the others came to the camp with the Four Saints of Kowloon Island.
After a few people sat down, Wang Mo immediately said: "I and the four brothers rushed here immediately after being invited by Senior Brother Wen Zhong. What is the situation now?"
Zhang Guifang said: "Several Taoist brothers, now our Sishui Pass in Dashang has been occupied by the Western Zhou Dynasty. It's all because of Nezha's ferocity that led to the defeat of our army."
Wang Mo smiled disdainfully and said: "Friend Taoist, why should you be angry? That Nezha is just a little kid. He has learned magic from Master Taiyi for several years and dares to show off his evil deeds. I must teach him a lesson." He knows the heavens and the earth are high.”
Zhang Guifang immediately brightened up and said, "Okay, Taoist brother's words are as profound as my words. Let's toast you Taoist friends together."
Zhang Guifang and the other three raised their glasses and toasted the Four Saints of Kowloon Island together.
After drinking, Zhang Guifang said: "Four Taoist brothers, let's rest for the night. Tomorrow we will go to Sishui Pass to call for formation, recapture Sishui Pass, and then attack Xiqi in one fell swoop."
The Four Saints of Kowloon Island agreed, and then they each returned to their tents to rest.
In the Sishui Pass, Ji Fa sat high on the throne. He looked at the ministers below with a smile and said: "This time we conquer the Sishui Pass in one fell swoop. This is the first step for us to win, and it is also our road to success." This is a big step for victory, everyone is lucky to have suffered, especially the Prime Minister and Nezha, you two have made great contributions to our great Zhou Dynasty."
Hearing Ji Fa's words, Nezha looked proud.
Jiang Ziya also showed a smile on his face and said, "It all depends on your Majesty's wisdom."
Ji Fa said: "We have been stationed at Sishui Pass for two days. Why not take advantage of the victory to pursue it and eliminate the merchant army hidden in Wenbin Mountain in one fell swoop?"
Jiang Ziya said: "Your Majesty, our army has just been stationed in Sishui Pass. The foundation is not stable. The surrounding residents need to be reassured. It is better to fight the big battle with the Dashang army in two days."
Ji Fa knew that it was better to listen to Jiang Ziya in terms of military matters, so he nodded and said: "Then let's follow what Prime Minister Jiang said first. If you have nothing to report, please go down and rest first."
All the ministers went down to rest. The next day, Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa were discussing some matters in private. Suddenly someone reported that the great businessman Zhang Guifang led an army to Guanxia to call for battle.
Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa looked at each other and felt strange in their hearts. The Zhou army had just suffered a huge defeat, so why did they come to call for formation again in just two or three days?
Although he was confused, Jiang Ziya still ordered his troops to go out to fight.
Jiang Ziya took Nezha, Huang Feihu, and Nangong Shi out, and they saw four strange-looking men coming out of the Zhou army riding strange beasts.
They are the Four Saints of Kowloon Island.
King Mo rode out on the Bifan and shouted, "Where's Jiang Ziya? Let him come out."
Jiang Ziya heard the stranger call his name. In order not to lower his morale in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Jiang Ziya had no choice but to ride out on his war horse.
Jiang Ziya knew that these four people were all Qi practitioners, so he asked, "Why are the four Taoists here if they are not practicing in the Immortal Mountain?"
Wang Mo sneered and said: "Jiang Ziya! I am Jiulong Mountain Qi Practitioners Wang Mo, Yang Sen, Gao Youqian, and Li Xingba. We are disciples of Jie Jiao, and we share the same teaching with you. Just because I, Senior Brother Jie, heard Zhong Xiangxiang made an appointment to come here specifically to get rid of you for the great merchant."
Jiang Ziya said: "Since you are disciples of Jie Jiao, don't you know that Ji Fa, the emperor of the Western Zhou Dynasty, is destined to be emperor. Not only will you return without success, but you may also lose your life."
When Wang Mo heard what Jiang Ziya said, he couldn't help but said angrily: "How bold!"
Sensing his master's intention, his mount Biwan roared angrily, triggering the roars of three other beasts. The roars of the four beasts frightened the mounts of the Western Zhou generals to the point where they fell off their horses with soft bones and tendons.
Except for the Hot Wheel under Nezha's feet and Huang Feihu's mount Five-Colored Divine Ox, even Jiang Ziya's war horse almost dropped Jiang Ziya to the ground.
Fortunately, Jiang Ziya used Yuqing Immortal Technique to calm his mount down in time.
The Demon King pointed at Jiang Ziya with the fairy sword in his hand and said, "Jiang Ziya, do you dare to fight?"
Jiang Ziya knew that this Taoist's cultivation level was far above his own, and his mount was also affected by the opponent's exotic beast mount. If he fought directly, he would definitely be at a disadvantage.
Jiang Ziya had no choice but to say: "My mount is too hungry today and I cannot fight with you. When I find a good mount, I can make an appointment with you for a fight."
Wang Mo sneered and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for you to find a good mount."
