On the other side.
As the city of Beizhou was breached, Wu Luan committed suicide by jumping into a well and died, causing all the cultivators to flee in all directions.
Kui Mulang and General Zhao Da had assumed that the troops of Beizhou could withstand the attack, but they never expected to lose so quickly.
The two of them didn't even get a chance to fight with Nezha, Li Jing, and others; they could only feel humiliated and retreat to another place.
By the Yellow River, Kui Mulang and General Zhao Da had just stopped in their tracks with a group of cultivators.
A crowd of people were watching the direction of Beizhou City with a somber expression on their faces.
Suddenly, eight streaks of light flashed in the sky, as if they had traversed all heavens and worlds, plummeting downwards all at once.
In a hurry, the cultivators looked in the direction and saw that eight celestial officials had descended to the mortal world.
These eight celestial officials are respectively the outer screen star official, Tianhun star official, Tusihuang star official, Junanmen star official, Gebaodao star official, Fulo Star Official, Wangliang Star Official and Cei Yi Star Official.
The attire of the eight celestial officials is all different.
The outer screen star official was dressed in black and held a golden pot, emitting a strong aura of black qi that seemed like a demon, but in reality, he was truly sacred. Due to the primary function of the outer screen being to shield against filth, his entire body was surrounded by foul odors.
The Tianhun star official is a celestial official in charge of raising pigs in the heavenly court, also representing the toilet. He resembles a celestial pig, with an aura of foulness surrounding him as well. In his hands, there is no visible weapon, but there seems to be an indistinct yellowish pearl of light emanating from his mouth.
The Tusihuang star official is dressed in yellow clothes. He is in charge of water and soil, as well as misfortune and fortune. He holds a scroll of earthly scriptures.
The Junanmen star official wears golden armor and silver armor. It is rumored that he possesses an incredible ability called "Inquiring About Names." If someone answers, he can use great magic to trap them.
The Gebaodao star official is a purple-robed man, holding a treasure with a bridge-like appearance.
The Fulo star official is dressed as a servant, with a scroll of bamboo slips and a brush in hand.
The Wangliang star official has a horse-like face and wears the attire of a carriage driver, with two reins in his hands.
The Cei Yi star official is dressed like a horseman, holding a horsewhip in his hand.
Tusihuang star official stepped forward and asked, "Kui Xu, why are you all here?"
Kui Mulang's face was dark, "Beizhou City was captured for three days. General Wu Luan committed suicide by jumping into a well. Now the city has been occupied by the Khitan troops, so we have to retreat temporarily."
The outer screen star official was astonished, "Beizhou City was breached in just three days?"
General Zhao Da nodded slightly, "Yes, that's right."
Wangliang star official frowned and said, "Beizhou City has Kui Xu and General Zhao Da guarding it. How can it be defeated so quickly?"
The other celestial officials also felt puzzled.
In theory, Kui Mulang and General Zhao Da should be able to use some magic spells to block the Mongol army from breaking the city, like summoning wind and rain, etc. It's hard to believe that the city could be breached in just three days.
General Zhao Da sighed and said, "The Mongol army has Nezha, Li Jing, and a very powerful demon. Kui Xu and I know we can't win against them, so we didn't go out to challenge them. That's why we lost so quickly."
The voice of the Tianhun star spoke in a buzzing tone, "So there's Nezha and Li Jing. Both are Buddhists. Could it be that Buddhism is helping the Khitans? I've heard that Buddhism seems to have many people joining the Southern Tang camp."
"Maybe Buddhism doesn't necessarily support the Khitans," General Zhao Da said. "I've observed that the cultivators and sacred commanders of the Mongol army are disciples of Zhongli Quan, and on the western side, there is Chuanjiang Erlang Temple's Red City King Zhao Yu. It seems that Nezha and Li Jing were invited to assist."
The Gebaodao star official said, "We nine people attacking Nezha are not afraid of losing, but the Li Jing is so powerful. General Zhao Da, do you have the ability to fight alone?"
General Zhao Da shook his head and said, "I might not have a guarantee of winning, and besides, there is an extremely powerful demon in the Mongol army. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the nine-headed Bull Demon King who was subdued by Red City King Zhao Yu. This demon king has incredible magic powers, and with just you nine celestial officials and me, we may not be able to withstand it."
A crowd of cultivators who had not achieved immortality remained silent and listened to the discussion among the deities.
Kui Mulang thought for a moment and said, "We need to call some people to help us. Can you think of anyone suitable?"
The Gebaodao star official said, "This time, the Emperor sent us the seven constellations of the West to fight first. Locus are defending against Red City King Zhao Yu on the western side, and only the nine stars of Azure are guarding the rear. Should we not invite Azure's nine stars to join us? With a combined effort from eighteen celestial officials, even if Ni Hao, Li Jing, and the nine-headed Bull Demon King are as powerful, they will be unable to withstand it."
General Zhao Da and a crowd of cultivators who had not achieved immortality looked at Kui Mulang.
Kui Mulang pondered for a moment and said, "Good. If we join forces with the nine stars of the constellation of the Big Dipper, we will definitely not fear Nezha, Li Jing, or the nine-headed Bull Demon King."
Wangliang star official volunteered, "I will go to invite Azure, where should we meet?"
Kui Mulang's eyes looked towards Liyang and sneered, "My Kui Xu and we will fight to the death with Nezha, Li Jing, and the nine-headed Bull Demon King in Liyang. This time, if my Kui Xu and we join forces with Azure, we will definitely defeat them so that their flowers fall on the ground."
The common cultivators were all excited and their blood was boiling. None of them had expected that this great battle had just begun, and already two of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions had joined in. Kui Mulang and Muwang were both strong members of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, and with the remaining eight stars from each mansion joining in, it seemed that Chen Pu's Khitan army of deities and cultivators would not be able to stir up any waves anymore.
……
The next morning, around 3 or 4 a.m.
Although Chen Yun has the ability of "all-knowing" in a world, Kui Mulang's cultivation level is higher, and he cannot know what's going on over there.
He had just come out of the east room and was preparing to guide his disciples in cultivating.
Suddenly, the nine-headed Bull Demon King came to visit personally, "Chen Zhenren, I have something to ask of you."
Chen Yun returned a polite gesture and said, "What's your request, Your Majesty?"
The nine-headed Bull Demon King narrowed his eyes and said, "I was unable to make any achievements in the battle of Beizhou, so I would like to ask Chen Zhenren to send me out for the next battle, so that I can accumulate some merit."
Whether it's cultivators, sacred beings, or even demons, the purpose of participating in the divine battle is to earn enough merits to be able to become a god.
Chen Yun understood the psychology of the nine-headed Bull Demon King and said bluntly, "Good. If there is a suitable opportunity, I will definitely invite Your Majesty to participate."
The nine-headed Bull Demon King seemed very happy and said, "Thank you, Chen Zhenren. If I am able to become a god and receive offerings in the future, I will never forget your kindness."
Chen Yun said, "It's too much. If you can help me accomplish my tasks, I am already very grateful."
The two chatted casually for a while, and the nine-headed Bull Demon King turned around and left.
Chang Wei, who had been waiting not far away, hurriedly approached, "Teacher."
Chen Yun looked over and asked, "What's wrong?"
Chang Wei said, "The Master has summoned you."
Chen Yun nodded, "Let's go. I'll pay a visit to Lao Liu."
"It's not just Lao Liu who has come," Chang Wei led the way and said, "Master Hu, Master Huang, Madam Bai, and Gray Grandpa and Gray Grandma have all come."
The previous day, when the main troops arrived, Chen Yun had already known that many teaching heads of the Shixian sect led their disciples to join the military. At that time, he was busy cultivating and did not go to meet them.
He is more familiar with Lao Liu, Madam Bai, Master Huang, Gray Grandpa and Grandma, as they all worked together to target evil spirits in the underworld before. As for Master Hu, he has met him once, but they are not very acquainted.
None of this matters.
The only thing is that, as the "highest commander" of the Khitan army's cultivators and deities, when Master Hu and the others came, they should have come to pay respects first and let him know how many spiritually advanced beings they had brought along.
But oddly enough, none of the outmaneuvering immortals came to pay their respects this time, and they were even asked to come see them instead.
Chen Yun had a hunch that these outmaneuvering immortals might be trying to compete for "commanding rights" with him.
Chang Wei, who was leading the way, hinted, "Not only the teaching heads, but also deities like gods and goddesses, as well as Hei Moma have come."
Chen Yun said calmly, "Um."
"Deities" and "nymphs" refer to the highest deities of the Mongolian Shamanic Church, respectively, the Divine Ancestor of Miracles and the Divine Ancestress of the Sky.
Hei Moma, also known as Hei Old Madam or the Old Mother of the Black Wind, is one of the land deities in the northeastern belief system. Many Taoist temples and Buddhist monasteries worship her. It is said that Hei Moma became a deity by practicing on a hanging stone in Xuanshi Cave on Jiu Ding Tie Zha Mountain.
Chen Yun has more knowledge about Hei Moma. Although she is called a land deity, she is actually one of the immortals in Taoism.
There are also many rumors about her.
Some say she was born as a black bear from Guanyin Bodhisattva and became a deity after reincarnating as a black fox.
There is also a saying that she was one of the dragon and phoenix twins from the Feng family in Yuncheng during the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and her real name was Feng Mengyao.
If it were according to the black fox story, Hei Moma should not have become a sacred person yet, because it is said that she was enlightened by Guo Shouzhen, the founding patriarch of Northeast Taoism.
However, Guo Shouzhen was the eighth-generation disciple of the eighth generation of the Lümen sect of Daoism in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. In terms of time, this does not match.
Although the timeline of sacred beings in this world is somewhat chaotic, Chen Yun can be quite certain that Qiu Chuji has not yet opened the entire Lümen sect town, so there is a high likelihood that Guo Shouzhen does not exist yet. Naturally, the story of the black fox does not exist either.
Then, Hei Moma should be Feng Mengyao.
He felt somewhat surprised in his heart.
The arrival of the Bai Mao Xians and Tian Nuns of the Mongolian Shamanic Church can be understood.
After all, they are the "Supreme Leader" of the Mongolian Shamanic Church.
How did Hei Moma suddenly also show up?
Could it be that those who want to compete for the "commanding rights" are not just the Northeast Shixian Sect?
Chen Yun was puzzled for a moment.
He decided to meet with these deities.
Check the specific situation.
Soon, Chen Yun and Chang Wei arrived at the guest hall.
Inside.
The left side of the hall was occupied by Master Hu, Lao Liu, Master Huang, Madam Bai, and Gray Grandpa. The leader was Master Hu.
On the right was a woman who was very beautiful in appearance, wearing black clothing. If there were no surprises, she would be Hei Old Madam.
Chen Yun felt somewhat puzzled. In his memory, Hei Old Madam should be an elderly woman, but now she appeared so young.
In fact, he did not know that Hei Old Madam was a deity who descended from the upper world of the Black Wind Sect, with the young Hei Moma, also known as Feng Mengyao, and later the elderly Hei Old Madam Jiao Yunmei.
As for the seat of honor, a male and female couple in their twenties were sitting.
The man was dressed in a white robe, handsome and extraordinary, so he must be the White Horse Immortal.
The woman was wearing a sky-blue long dress, with an extraordinary appearance, so she must be the Mongolian Divine Mother of the Sky.
As Chen Yun just entered, all the deities stood up to greet him.
Master Hu, representing the Shixian sect, smiled and said, "Chen Zhenren, it's been many years since we last met. How have you been recently?"
Chen Yun returned the greeting and said, "I appreciate your concern, I'm doing well."
Hei Moma Feng Mengyao made a bow and said, "I greet Master Nivan. I am Feng Mengyao."
"Not worthy, not worthy," Chen Yun bowed in return and said, "Greetings to Hei Feng Laomu."
Finally, the founder of the Mongolian Shamanic Church, Divine Ancestor of Miracles, bowed his hand and said, "Chen Zhenren, I am the Divine Ancestor of Miracles. She is my wife. Greetings."
The goddess bowed her head and greeted.
Chen Yun returned the gesture, "Master Qi Shou, Madam, greetings to you both."
After a round of greetings, the goddess on the right side of the seat moved over and invited Chen Yun to take the seat.
Qi Shou sat on the left as usual, not thinking of giving up his seat.
Chang Wei, as Chen Yun's disciple, naturally stood to the left behind his seat, ready to serve at any time.
In this era, left is considered superior, and although Qi Shou's words and manners were courteous, he still wanted to outrank Chen Yun.
To be honest, Chen Yun didn't care about these empty things. Moreover, he is now in the Realm of Earth Immortals. Master Hu, White Horse Immortal, Tian Nu, and Hei Feng Laomu are all in the Realm of Heaven Immortals. Tian Nu has already been very polite by letting him sit in the position of honor.
This is because his cultivation has improved significantly, and also due to the fact that he is currently the temporary leader of the cultivators and deities on the side of the Khitans.
If it were still the realm of human immortals, they might not have stood up to greet when I walked in, let alone given me a place to sit or let Tian Nu sit down.
Chen Yun was fully aware of this.
As he had previously sensed that these deities might not come with good intentions, wanting to vie for power and influence, after taking his seat, Chen Yun did not say a word. He waited for the deities to explain their purpose first before gradually making his move.
What he did not expect was that none of the outmaneuvering immortals from Master Hu's side, Hei Moma, or even the Divine Ancestress Qixiu and Tian Nu from the Mongolian Shamanic Church, had said a word.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the guest hall became somewhat tense.
The silence lasted for about a minute.
Master Hu broke the silence and said, "Chen Zhenren, this time we follow the king on his southern campaign to gain some merits in the war of consecrating deities."
Chen Yun thought that Master Hu was going to make a move, but he showed nothing and simply nodded slightly, "I understand."
Master Hu hummed and said, "We all look up to you, Chen Zhenren. If there is a suitable opportunity, I hope you will allow us to fight."
Chen Yun quickly said, "The words of the Master are heavy, Chen Yun will definitely arrange it properly."
He was even more confused.
Master Hu's words were clearly an expression of "sincere intentions."
It indicated that the outmaneuvering immortals from the Shixian Sect would follow his orders.
Could it be that Hei Feng Laomu and Qixiu Tian Nu were the ones trying to vie for power and influence?
Just as he was thinking, Feng Mengyao smiled slightly, "Chen Zhenren, we are both disciples of the Taoist sect. Now that the king has asked you to command the cultivators and deities, I will naturally follow your orders. I hope you will give me some opportunities to earn some merits."
Chen Yun said, "It's polite of you, I will arrange according to the situation."
This Hei Feng Laomu also showed the intention of not vying for power and influence.
So now, the only ones who could potentially vie for power and influence with him are Qi Shou and Tian Nu.
Chen Yun turned to look towards the left.
Qi Shou was also looking at Chen Yun and smiled, "I've heard that Chen Zhenren is only seventy-something this year?"
Chen Yun replied, "That's right."
Qi Shou said, "To achieve such a high level of cultivation at the age of seventy or so, one is truly an extraordinary talent."
Chen Yun said, "It's an overstatement."
Qi Shou shifted the topic and said, "Although your talents might shock the long river of history, with over seventy years of cultivation, you must have spent a lot of effort. Perhaps you are not proficient in tactics and strategy?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yun smiled.
It appears that you are the one who wants to vie for power and influence with me.
