Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

Although Chong Houhu wasn't particularly capable, he understood the simple principle of meeting water with earth and soldiers with generals. All of Li Jing's movements were under his control.

And with his million-strong army, scheming against the enemy was exceedingly easy for him.

"Heihu, go to Bingzhou and confront Lei Zhenzi. Do not engage in prolonged combat—Lei Zhenzi has the Wind and Fire Wheel, which grants him unparalleled speed in the Mortal World. You won't be able to contain him. Just ensure the safety of the supplies."

Among his subordinates, Chong Houhu's most trusted general was undoubtedly his younger brother, Chong Heihu.

Chong Heihu had received an Abnormal Skill from a Daoist since childhood, which made him quite formidable. Naturally, Chong Houhu entrusted him with the defense of the supply depot in Bingzhou.

"Zhang Guifang!"

With a commanding shout, a man clad in a green military robe stepped forward from his seat.

"General of Azure Dragon Pass, Zhang Guifang, reporting for Marquis' orders!"

"Lead 300,000 troops to Canglan City and annihilate the Mo Family's Four Generals along with their army. If you fail, bring your head to me!"

Unlike his leniency towards Chong Heihu, Chong Houhu was far harsher with Zhang Guifang, leaving the latter no room for dissent.

Though Zhang Guifang also possessed an Abnormal Skill, he wouldn't dare challenge the authority of the powerful Chong Houhu. The alliance between Chong Houhu and Lady Xi had already made him the rising star of Yin Shang.

Even Grandmaster Wen dared not underestimate Chong Houhu, let alone a modest general like Zhang Guifang.

"Understood!"

Following Chong Houhu's orders, both Chong Heihu and Zhang Guifang led their respective armies out of the camp.

"The two Daoists truly possess extraordinary Divine Skills. With the two of you on our side, Li Jing might not even know how he'll die!"

Chong Houhu turned to Gao Ming and Gao Jue beside him with a smile. His current confidence was thanks to these two individuals, and naturally, he wanted to flatter them.

"You flatter us, Marquis. Our meager abilities are unworthy of mention before you."

Gao Ming replied with a smile. Though they had some cultivation and remarkable Divine Skills, their descent into the Mortal World was only in pursuit of wealth and comfort. Offending Chong Houhu was certainly not in their plans.

The atmosphere in Chong Houhu's camp was joyous, as if victory was already assured. Indeed, their schemes seemed faultless.

After leaving North Sea City, Lei Zhenzi sped forward relentlessly, reaching Bingzhou—where the provisions were stored—in less than a day.

Bingzhou, situated north of the North Sea and west of Chaoge, was geographically vital. It was already heavily fortified, and the arrival of Chong Heihu only made its defenses impenetrable.

Upon reaching Bingzhou, Chong Heihu, aware of Lei Zhenzi's targeting of the provisions, adopted the simplest yet dumbest strategy—human-wave tactics.

The supply depots were surrounded by dense masses of soldiers, ensuring that Lei Zhenzi couldn't ignore them. Once Lei Zhenzi arrived, the soldiers would swarm and overwhelm him.

Unless Lei Zhenzi were insane, there was no way he'd attack such a vast number of Human Clan troops. This approach, though not particularly clever, was undeniably practical.

Indeed, Lei Zhenzi, upon witnessing this scene, instantly lost all desire to make a move.

After a moment of calculation, Lei Zhenzi decided to abandon his plan and turned toward Canglan City instead, intending to join forces with the Mo Family's Four Generals.

Disrupting Chong Houhu's provisions could have been a genius move, but if the enemy was prepared for it in advance, it would be futile.

Lei Zhenzi's logic was sharp: a surprise tactic, once anticipated, was no longer a surprise but a blunder.

Unfolding his Wind and Fire Wheel, Lei Zhenzi wasted no time and sped toward Canglan City at full speed.

Meanwhile, Zhang Guifang, leading 300,000 troops, reached Canglan City before the Mo Family's Four Generals, stationing his forces there to hold the city.

The 300,000 troops weren't just tasked with defending Canglan City—they were also ordered to completely destroy the Mo Family's vanguard of 100,000 soldiers. Zhang Guifang, being well-versed in military strategy, understood the importance of surprise.

Leaving 50,000 troops to guard Canglan City, Zhang Guifang positioned 250,000 men in the surrounding mountains, 30 li away. The plan was to ambush and encircle the Mo Family's troops once they attacked the city.

The Mo Family's Four Generals, confident in their ability to conquer Canglan City with ease, paid little mind to the surrounding terrain as they advanced toward the city.

While the Mo Family's Four Generals were highly skilled in cultivation and had decent talent, their knowledge of military strategy fell short.

They excelled in leading charges but lacked the expertise to command an army effectively, a fact Li Jing had overestimated.

The presence of formidable generals undeniably enhanced a military unit's combat strength, but what if the enemy also had equally formidable generals?

Pushing into the outskirts of Canglan City, the Mo Family's Four Generals led the charge, unleashing their Daoist Skills to breach the city gates, seemingly on the verge of seizing the city.

But just as victory appeared within reach, 100,000 troops, disciplined and fierce, surged out from within what had previously seemed an undefended city.

The sudden appearance of this elite force left the Mo Family's Four Generals bewildered. If such a well-trained army had been present, why hadn't they resisted earlier?

Given their strength, the troops could have easily used Cloud Qi to block the Mo Family's initial Daoist assault, yet they had chosen not to.

"You Mo Family brats, your grandfather Zhang has arrived! Prepare to meet your doom!"

As the Mo Family's Four Generals pondered the situation, Zhang Guifang emerged with 250,000 troops from the surrounding mountains, enclosing them in a tight encirclement with the 50,000 defenders of Canglan City—bringing the total force to 350,000.

"Who is this insolent fool? Face my wrath on the battlefield!"

Mo Liqing roared, ignoring the dire circumstances, and charged toward Zhang Guifang, ready for battle.

Amidst the battlefield, murderous energy boiled. With the limitations imposed by the Heaven and Earth Rules, Mo Liqing and his comrades, though Golden Immortals, were unable to exert their full power.

Moreover, the oppressive Cloud Qi generated by the army further constrained their abilities. Without an Innate Spiritual Treasure, even dozens of Mo Family warriors would be crushed under such conditions.

Innate Spiritual Treasures, born of the Primordial World, could repel murderous energy but were powerless against Cloud Qi suppression.

Cloud Qi represented the unified will of an army, a suppression technique uniquely effective against Immortal Path practitioners.

This was the foundation allowing the Human Clan to thrive in the Primordial World. Without it, a single Daoist or a simple Daoist Skill could decimate tens of thousands, rendering warfare obsolete.

This was also why Immortal Path experts, even when descending into the Mortal World, abstained from direct participation in battles between armies. At most, those who practiced physical cultivation, like Yang Jian or Li Mingzhu, might intervene.

Their concerns were twofold: first, the risk of perishing under the combined forces of murderous energy and Cloud Qi; second, they sought to avoid accruing karmic burdens.

Laughing heartily, Zhang Guifang showed no fear. In terms of cultivation and Daoist skills, Mo Liqing certainly surpassed him, but battles on the field were not contests of Daoist prowess alone.

"State your name, villain!"

Wielding his Azure Dragon Great Saber, Zhang Guifang glared at Mo Liqing.

"Your grandfather, Mo Liqing, is here!"

Mo Liqing, unfazed, thrust his spear at Zhang Guifang.

"Mo Liqing! If not now, when will you fall from your horse?"

With a sudden shout, Zhang Guifang unleashed a peculiar rune from his mouth, which struck Mo Liqing.

Mo Liqing, confused and unable to resist, felt a strange force overwhelm him, pulling him down from his horse.

Zhang Guifang's dismounting Abnormal Skill proved triumphant the moment it was used!