Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Chapter 70 Destroying the Western Religion

On Black Wind Ridge, the Transformation Array shone with dazzling golden light.

Su Yunbai led his men to the front of the battle, where three Arhats were already waiting in full battle array.

The elderly monk at the head of the group clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha. General Su, this formation is a benevolent act by our Western Sect to save all sentient beings. Why must you obstruct it?"

Su Yunbai sneered: "Using formations to forcibly convert the people and plunder their faith, is that what you call a good deed?"

"Sentient beings are foolish and ignorant of the wonders of ultimate bliss," the old monk said. "Our Buddha is compassionate and guides them out of the sea of suffering; this is a great merit."

"What a fine display of compassion," Lady Shiji sneered. "In that case, you three old bald monks go first and let the people see just how blissful this paradise truly is?"

The three Arhats' expressions darkened.

"Stubborn to the end? Then let me show you the supernatural powers of Buddhism!"

With a wave of his hand, the old monk sent eighteen Vajra warriors rushing out of the formation, each wielding a ritual implement, forming a battle array.

"Bixiao, Ao Ling!"

"clear!"

Bixiao unleashed the Golden Dragon Scissors, which transformed into two beams of golden light, aiming directly at the eye of the Vajra Formation.

Ao Ling raised his hand, drawing upon the surrounding water vapor, which transformed into countless water arrows that shot out across the sky.

Lady Shiji took a step forward, causing the ground to tremble and countless stalagmites to burst forth from the earth, piercing towards the two Arhats.

Su Yunbai locked onto the last Arhat—it was the old monk.

"Come!"

He flicked his longsword, and the sword energy surged like a rainbow.

The old monk dared not be negligent and offered up a string of prayer beads, which transformed into eighteen golden orbs of light, protecting his body.

"General Su, although you are a quasi-saint, this formation is blessed by a Western saint; you cannot break it!"

"Then let's give it a try!"

Su Yunbai urged the Law of Arousal.

The threads of affection spread silently, not as an attack, but as a pervasive infiltration.

The core of the conversion array is the power of faith and mental control.

The law of emotion is also a force that acts on the mind.

The two forces collided and became entangled.

Su Yunbai could sense that the formation was filled with the confusion, fear, and pain of being forcibly converted among the countless people.

These emotions are the best nourishment for the laws of emotion.

"I see……"

A realization flashed in his eyes.

The Great Array of Salvation, though seemingly powerful, is actually unstable—it forcibly distorts the will of the people, but cannot truly erase their emotions.

And these emotions are the key to breaking the formation!

"Emotional Connections—Resonance!"

Su Yunbai activated the Law of Emotion with all his might.

Countless threads of affection, like a spider web, spread out and merged into every corner of the great formation.

He no longer tried to destroy the great formation, but instead guided the emotions of the people within it to resonate with his own Law of Emotion.

The reluctance to part with loved ones.

Nostalgia for one's homeland.

The desire for freedom.

These emotions brewed and surged within the great formation.

"No...impossible!" The old monk's expression changed drastically.

He sensed that the power of faith within the great formation was crumbling!

Those people who had been converted were beginning to regain their self-awareness!

"Amitabha!"

The old monk bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood essence. The prayer beads shone brightly, attempting to suppress the attack.

But it was too late.

"break!"

Su Yunbai gave a sharp shout.

The Law of Emotion resonated perfectly with the emotions of the people, transforming into a torrent that swept away the spiritual constraints of the Salvation Array.

boom--

In the center of the great formation, the golden runes shattered inch by inch.

The black fog dissipated, revealing the truth of the mountain ridge.

Hundreds of people stood there blankly, their eyes gradually clearing.

"Where...where am I?"

"I remember... being enveloped in golden light, and then I knew nothing more..."

"Go home...I want to go home!"

The people cried out and fled in all directions.

"Excellent, excellent..." The old monk's face was ashen.

He knew that the situation was hopeless.

"withdraw!"

He turned to run away.

"Where do you think you're going!"

Lady Shiji had made preparations in advance; the ground rose up, transforming into a stone prison that trapped the two Arhats.

Bixiao and Aoling also dealt with the Eighteen Vajras—although they didn't kill them, they crippled their cultivation.

Su Yunbai stopped the old monk.

"Master, you think you can just leave like this?"

The old monk gritted his teeth: "Su Yunbai, you have ruined my Western Sect's grand plan, you will surely suffer retribution!"

"Retribution?" Su Yunbai sneered. "When you forcibly converted the people, did you ever think about retribution?"

He raised his hand, and his affections entwined around the old monk.

"Tell me, what other plans does the Western Religion have?"

The old monk closed his eyes and remained silent.

"Not going to tell me?" Su Yunbai's eyes turned cold. "Then I'll see for myself."

Soul Searching Technique!

"Ah—" the old monk screamed in agony.

A moment later, Su Yunbai withdrew his hand, his expression grave.

From the old monk's memories, he saw the complete structure of Western religion.

The conversion array is only the first step.

The second step was to cooperate with Xiqi to launch a full-scale attack on Dashang.

The third step was to secretly establish the "Western Buddhist Kingdom" within the territory of the Great Shang Dynasty, gradually eroding the faith of the human race.

Behind all of this lies the shadow of the two Western Saints—Jieyin and Zhunti.

"What a huge appetite..." Su Yunbai murmured.

He looked at the old monk.

"Do you know how many families have been torn apart and how many people have suffered because of your so-called salvation?"

The old monk gave a bitter laugh: "Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles..."

"Bullshit!" Su Yunbai roared, "You Western Sects claim to be compassionate, yet you practice demonic arts!"

He showed no mercy.

With a single twist of emotion, the old monk's soul was annihilated.

The other two Arhats were also killed by Lady Shiji.

The Great Array of Salvation has been completely destroyed.

---

The battle is over.

Bixiao and Ao Ling walked over.

"Yunbai, what should we do with these people?" Bixiao pointed at the people who had just regained consciousness.

Most of them were dressed in rags and looked terrified.

Su Yunbai thought for a moment.

"Iron-Blooded Army, listen to my command! Escort the people back to their villages and distribute food and clothing."

"Furthermore, send a message to Chaoge, instructing the Wenhua Pavilion to send people here to appease the people and expose the Western Religion's conspiracy."

"yes!"

The Iron-Blooded Army obeyed the order and left.

Lady Shiji walked to Su Yunbai's side.

"General Su, although we have won this battle, the Western Sect will not let this go easily."

"I know," Su Yunbai nodded. "This is just the beginning."

He looked westward.

"Xiqi already has the support of the Chan sect, and now it has the support of the Western sect as well. Our situation is becoming increasingly difficult."

Bixiao grasped his hand.

"Don't be afraid, we'll face it together."

Ao Ling also said, "The Dragon Clan will fully support you."

Lady Shiji pondered for a moment.

"Perhaps... we can win over more allies."

"for example?"

"For example... the remnants of the Witch Clan," said Lady Shiji. "The Witch Clan and the Demon Clan have a long-standing feud, and the Western Sect is closely connected with the Demon Clan. If we can win over the Witch Clan, we might be able to restrain the Western Sect."

Su Yunbai's eyes lit up.

The Witch Clan...

Although the Witch Clan has declined since the Lich War, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse.

Moreover, the Wu tribe is skilled in combat, and if they can be won over, they would indeed be a great help.

"Does the senior have connections?"

"I once saved a high-ranking shaman of the witch clan," said Lady Shiji. "He owes me a favor. If I ask, he should consider it."

"Alright," Su Yunbai said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you, senior."

"It's my duty."

As everyone was discussing, a golden message suddenly flew in.

It's an urgent message from Chaoge!

Su Yunbai took it, scanned it with his divine sense, and his expression changed drastically.

"What's wrong?" Bixiao asked.

"Xiqi... has launched a full-scale attack!"

The message was sent by Jiang Xiaowu.

The Xiqi army numbered 300,000 and was divided into three routes.

The eastern route attacks Chentang Pass, the central route attacks Youhun Pass, and the western route attacks Qinglong Pass.

Meanwhile, Taiyi Zhenren, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, and Puxian Zhenren, three of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, each led their disciples to support the three routes respectively.

The Western religion also sent three bodhisattvas to assist.

"They're going to... wipe out the Shang dynasty in one fell swoop!" Ao Ling exclaimed in shock.

Su Yunbai clenched his fist.

"Return to Chaoge!"

Chaoge, Tiance Mansion.

King Zhou, Wen Zhong, Huang Feihu and other important ministers gathered together, their faces solemn.

Su Yunbai rushed back.

"Your Majesty, how is the battle going?"

King Zhou handed him the battle report.

"All three routes are under attack. Chen Tang Pass can still hold out for now with Li Jing in charge. But You Hun Pass and Qing Long Pass... the disparity in troop strength is too great, and they probably won't last long."

Su Yunbai quickly browsed the battle report.

Youhun Pass: 100,000 troops from Xiqi, and 30,000 garrison troops.

Qinglong Pass: 80,000 troops from Xiqi, and 20,000 garrison troops.

Most importantly, both of these challenges are guarded by Golden Immortals from the Chan Sect!

Youhun Pass is the residence of Taiyi Zhenren.

Qinglong Pass is the abode of Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Extensive Dharma.

"Your Majesty, I request permission to reinforce the two passes," Su Yunbai said.

King Zhou shook his head: "Chaoge's military strength is limited; it can only support one place. As for the other... we have no choice but to abandon it."

Give up on this level?

That would mean that the Xiqi army would advance unimpeded and head straight for Chaoge!

"Your Majesty, may we request the Dragon Clan to send troops?" Wen Zhong asked.

King Zhou looked at Ao Ling.

Ao Ling nodded: "The Dragon Clan can mobilize 100,000 naval troops, but it will take time to assemble them. Moreover... the Dragon Clan is not good at land warfare, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to turn the tide of the battle."

"Then concentrate our forces and defend one route," Huang Feihu said. "As long as we can hold one route, Xiqi will be unable to encircle us."

"Which route should we guard?" King Zhou asked.

Everyone looked at Su Yunbai.

Su Yunbai pondered.

There is a Taoist master named Taiyi at Youhun Pass. He has a grudge against Lady Shiji and is ruthless.

At Qinglong Pass resides Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, a man of profound cunning who is even more difficult to deal with.

"Guard the Pass of Wandering Souls," he finally said.

Why?

"Taiyi Zhenren and Shiji have a past grudge, and this trip can settle that karmic debt," Su Yunbai said. "Moreover, if we can defeat Taiyi Zhenren, we can deter the Chan Sect and demoralize the Xiqi army."

King Zhou nodded.

"Alright. Then let's reinforce Youhun Pass."

He looked at Su Yunbai.

"Minister Su, you are now in full command. The troops of Chaoge are at your disposal."

"Your subject obeys the decree!"

The backyard of Tian Ce Mansion.

The four women gathered together, their faces filled with worry.

"Yunbai, this time... it's very dangerous, isn't it?" Daji said softly.

Su Yunbai took her hand.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful."

He looked at Bixiao and Ao Ling.

"You will come with me. Bixiao, contact the Jie Sect and see if you can get reinforcements. Aoling, coordinate with the Dragon Clan's navy to block the waterways and prevent Xiqi from launching a sneak attack."

"it is good."

He then looked at Jiang Xiaowu.

"Xiao Wu, you will stay in Chaoge and assist His Majesty in handling military affairs. Also... protect Daji."

Jiang Xiaowu nodded solemnly: "I will."

Finally, he looked at Lady Shiji.

"Senior, I'm entrusting Master Taiyi to you."

A flash of hatred crossed Lady Shiji's eyes.

"I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

late at night.

Su Yunbai stood alone in the courtyard, gazing up at the starry sky.

A system notification sounded:

[Ding! Large-scale war mission detected: Battle of Ghost Pass!]

[Mission Objective: Defend Youhun Pass and repel the Xiqi army.]

[Task Rewards: Depends on completion rate (Minimum: 10000 Intimacy Points, Maximum: Complete Understanding of the Law of Love).]

[Failure Penalty: The Shang Dynasty's fortunes decline drastically, and Xiqi is closing in on Chaoge.]

A complete understanding of the laws of emotion!

Su Yunbai was startled.

This is exactly what he needs!

"System, if I win this battle, will I be able to break through to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm?"

Three conditions must be met:

[1. The Laws of Emotion are complete (50% → 100%).]

【2.五位道侣好感度100（当前：碧霄100，妲己99，敖凌99，小舞95。】

3. Survive the Primordial Heavenly Tribulation.

The fifth one is not yet bound.

Moreover, the favorability ratings for Daji, Ao Ling, and Xiao Wu are not yet full.

"It seems there's a long way to go..."

he murmured.