So Duobao harbored resentment, and of course, even more so jealousy, not only of Kong Xuan's status but also of his talent and origins!
He himself had transformed from a Duobao Rat and eventually became a disciple of Tongtian Jiaozhu. He had thought he would be the first, but Tongtian had already predetermined Kong Xuan!
However, it was too early to dwell on these thoughts; everything ultimately depended on the outcome!
If the Two Sages of the West suffered a complete defeat, then there would be nothing more to say. But if the Two Sages of the West truly had a plan, then he, Duobao, wouldn't be opposed to switching allegiance. After all, people move to higher places, and water flows downwards!
Just as Duobao was lost in thought, Maitreya on the opposite side let out a strange cry and turned to run!
Because Kong Xuan had arrived, he had no choice but to flee!
Kong Xuan was a quasi-saint, while he, Maitreya, was merely a Great Luo Golden Immortal. The gap was immense. Furthermore, the West had few spiritual treasures, and Maitreya himself possessed no good treasures except for the Human Sack, which couldn't even hold Kong Xuan!
Seeing that Duobao was alright, Kong Xuan nodded and then headed towards Jinling Shengmu.
Duobao glanced at the battlefield. The experts on the Xiqi side had all been driven away. With such a record, how could the Two Sages of the West turn the tide?
At this moment, Wenzhong was overjoyed. He never imagined that the esteemed figures from the Three Sects would all arrive. What was there to fear? He immediately ordered his army to charge towards the Xiqi forces!
Due to the flight of Kunpeng and others, Ji Fa knew that this battle was unwinnable. He immediately ordered the drums to signal a retreat, leading his troops back a hundred li.
Wenzhong did not pursue, as it was generally unwise to chase a cornered enemy. After fighting for so many years, Wenzhong was quite clear about this principle!
When evening arrived, Kong Xuan and the others returned to the camp, and Wenzhong hastily paid his respects!
"Wenzhong, leave the cultivators on that side to us. You only need to capture Xiqi!" Kong Xuan said, patting Wenzhong's shoulder.
Wenzhong nodded repeatedly. Although he was a veteran of three dynasties in Yin Shang, he was still considered a junior in front of these immortals, as Wenzhong's cultivation was only at the Earth Immortal level!
Compared to the relaxed atmosphere on the Yin Shang side, the Xiqi side was quite somber.
Kunpeng, who had fled, also returned. Everyone gathered, their faces grim. Maitreya glanced around and sighed, feeling helpless. The other side had higher cultivation and more treasures; there was no way to fight!
Kunpeng said at this time, "Xuan Du has the Taiji Diagram of a Sage. I am no match for it. Do you have any stratagems?"
The others exchanged glances, remaining silent. What stratagems could they possibly have? That was the Taiji Diagram, a primordial supreme treasure, one of the Three Primordial Treasures! Even a Sage would be stumped by it, let alone them!
Therefore, no one complained about Kunpeng's flight today. Faced with the Taiji Diagram, it would be foolish not to run!
But when it came to a method to deal with the Taiji Diagram, they could only sigh and shake their heads!
Silence fell upon them once again.
This was a critical issue. If they couldn't resolve the problem of the Taiji Diagram, they would only be passively beaten. By then, Xiqi would be defeated, and then, what would they have to contend with their opponents?
If this couldn't be resolved, even King Wu Ji Fa of Xiqi wouldn't trust them!
Just as everyone was at a loss, a Daoist arrived outside the camp. This Daoist had a rather sharp-mouthed and monkey-faced appearance!
Kunpeng saw the Daoist and was taken aback, then curled his lip. Lu Ya! The son of the Demon Emperor Jun. But look at how Emperor Jun and Xi He looked, and then look at you. It's no wonder you've grown crooked! Compared to when you were young, you are worlds apart!
Daoist Lu Ya was unaware that Kunpeng was making sarcastic remarks about him, otherwise, he would have vehemently retorted, "You call me sharp-mouthed and monkey-faced? How much better are you?"
"This humble Daoist is Lu Ya, here to assist all of you fellow Daoists!" Lu Ya said with a smile as he entered!
He had also received an order from Nuwa to assist Xiqi!
Moreover, Lu Ya possessed valuable treasures, two ultimate innate spiritual treasures, one of which was the Flying Scissor of Immortal Slaying, a superb treasure from the gourd vine!
The second was the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book, a vicious and sinister magical artifact that killed people invisibly!
Kunpeng, who knew Lu Ya's origins, curled his lip again. It was no use. This little crow was of no help. He merely took the gourd that Emperor Jun had in the past. Kunpeng knew that gourd; although it was an ultimate innate spiritual treasure, it was useless against the Taiji Diagram now. Even two gourds wouldn't help!
Regarding Lu Ya's ostentatious entrance, Kunpeng felt disdain. He also had no good feelings towards the little crow clan. It was the former Eastern Emperor Taiyi who had forced him to join the demon race!
The others, however, were unfamiliar with Lu Ya and looked at him with curiosity. Lu Ya's current cultivation was only at the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal. While his cultivation was not weak, compared to the Three Sects on the opposite side, he seemed somewhat outmatched.
However, no one voiced this. Maitreya coughed dryly and asked, "Fellow Daoist, you say you are here to help us. How do you intend to assist?"
Lu Ya smiled slightly, displaying his utmost arrogance.
Kunpeng almost gagged and pretended not to notice anything, looking away as if lost in thought.
Seeing Lu Ya remain silent for a long time and just smile, even Maitreya couldn't help but roll his eyes. "You! Hurry up and speak! Don't you know we're in a hurry? What are you smiling at?"
But he couldn't say that directly, so Maitreya continued to play along, "Please, esteemed Daoist, enlighten us!"
Lu Ya then nodded with satisfaction and said, "I possess a treasure that can resolve all your difficulties, fellow Daoists!"
Seeing Lu Ya fall silent again, Maitreya felt exhausted. He glanced at the others beside him, signaling, "Brothers, why don't you join in and support him? Don't always leave it to me!"
Kunpeng looked up at the sky speechlessly, appearing as if he knew nothing, as if something in the sky had captured his attention. "You want me to play along? Dream on! Let me tell you, we have a grudge, a major one!"
Taibai Jinxing blinked his eyes, seemingly studying a map. What was he studying a map for?
As for Ainafa, who was standing beside them, his face darkened, and he almost spewed out words. Relying on him to play along was ridiculous!
Maitreya had no choice but to continue, "Oh? What spiritual treasure do you have, esteemed Daoist, that can deal with the Taiji Diagram?"
In Maitreya's opinion, "Stop spouting nonsense! Something that can deal with the Taiji Diagram? You're wishful thinking. That's one of the Three Primordial Treasures. Unless you snatch away Tongtian's Chaos Bell, or Primordial Lord's Pangu Banner, or Styx's God-Slaying Spear, anything else is just bullshit!"
Lu Ya, however, shook his head and smiled, "The Taiji Diagram is a primordial supreme treasure. I have no way to deal with the Taiji Diagram!"
Hearing Lu Ya's words, Maitreya almost choked to death. "You! If you can't deal with the Taiji Diagram, why are you boasting and putting on such a show?"
Kunpeng let out a sneer. He had expected this outcome long ago. And you, Maitreya, still played along. What an idiot!