Chapter 63: Shen Gongbao Persuades Yin Jiao to Rebel

诗曰： 公豹存心至不良，纣王两子丧疆场。当初致使殷洪反，今日仍教太岁亡。 长舌惹非成个事，巧言招祸作何忙。虽然天意应如此，何必区区话短长！

The poem says: Gong Bao cherished a most wicked heart; two sons of King Zhou perished on the battlefield. In the beginning, it was he who caused Yin Hong to rebel; today, he still causes the Tai Sui to perish. Long tongue incites trouble and accomplishes nothing; sly words invite disaster—what rush is there? Although Heaven's will should be so, why must one go to such lengths to speak of trivialities!

话说羽翼仙在地下打滚，只叫：“疼杀我也！”这道人起身，徐徐行至面前，问曰：“你方才去吃斋，为何如此？”大鹏答曰：“我吃了些面点心，腹中作疼。”道人曰：“吃不著，吐了罢。”大鹏当真的去吐，不觉一吐而出，有鸡子大，白光光的，连绵不断，就像一条银索子，将大鹏的心肝锁住。大鹏觉得异样，及至扯时，又扯得心疼。大鹏甚是惊骇，知是不好消息，欲待转身，只见这道人把脸一抹，大喝一声：“我把你这孽障！你认得我么？”──这道人乃是灵鹫山元觉洞燃灯道人。──道人骂曰：“你这孽障！姜子牙奉玉虚符命，扶助圣主，戡定祸乱，拯溺救焚，吊民伐罪，你为何反起狼心，连我也要吃？你助恶为虐！”命黄巾力士：“把这孽障吊在大松树上，只等姜子牙伐了纣，那时再放你不迟！”大鹏忙哀诉曰：“老师大发慈悲，赦宥弟子！弟子一时愚昧，被傍人唆使；从今知过，再不敢正眼窥视西岐。”燃灯曰：“你在天皇时得道，如何大运也不知，真假也不识，还听傍人唆使，情真可恨，决难恕饶！”大鹏再三哀告曰：“可怜我千年功夫，望老师怜悯！”燃灯曰：“你既肯改邪归正，须当拜我为师，我方可放你。”大鹏连忙极口称道曰：“愿拜老爷为师，修归正果。”燃灯曰：“既然如此，待我放你。”用手一指，那一百零八个念珠还依旧吐出腹中。大鹏遂归燃灯道人，往灵鹫山修行。不表。

It is said that Yiyi Xian rolled on the ground, crying out, "This pain kills me!" The Daoist rose and slowly walked up to him, asking, "You had just gone to take a vegetarian meal. Why are you like this?" Da Peng replied, "I ate some noodles and pastries, and my stomach hurts." The Daoist said, "Since you can't digest it, just vomit it out." Da Peng, taking it seriously, went to vomit. Unconsciously, he vomited something out the size of an egg, white and shiny, continuous like a silver chain that locked Da Peng's heart and liver. Da Peng felt strange; when he tried to pull it out, it caused him chest pain. Da Peng was greatly frightened and realized it was bad news. He wanted to turn around, but just then the Daoist wiped his face and shouted loudly, "I'll deal with you this cursed wretch! Do you recognize me?" -- This Daoist was none other than Rendeng Daoren of Yuanjue Dong on Lingjiu Mountain. -- The Daoist scolded, "You cursed wretch! Jiang Ziya has been entrusted by the Yu Xu Fu Ming to support the holy sovereign, quell disasters and chaos, rescue those in distress from drowning or fire, and punish the guilty while comforting the people. Why have you turned your wolfish heart against him, even wanting to devour me?" You are aiding evil and committing cruelty!" He ordered the Huangjin Lishi: "Hang this cursed wretch on a large pine tree. Wait until Jiang Ziya defeats Zhou, and then it will not be too late to release him!" Da Peng hurriedly pleaded in sorrow: "Master, please show great compassion and forgive your disciple! Disciple was momentarily foolish and was incited by others; From now on, I know my mistake and will never again dare to look at Xiqi with a direct gaze." Rendeng said, "You attained the Dao in the time of Tianhuang. How could you not know your great destiny and not recognize truth from falsehood, yet still listen to others' incitement? Your guilt is indeed despicable and cannot be forgiven!" Da Peng pleaded repeatedly, saying, "Pity my thousand years of effort. I beg you, Master, to show mercy!" Rendeng said, "Since you are willing to abandon evil and return to the right path, you must take me as your teacher. Only then will I release you." Da Peng hurriedly and eagerly exclaimed, "I wish to take you as my master, Master, and cultivate toward the true fruit." Rendeng said, "Since it is so, I shall release you." With a hand gesture, he pointed, and the hundred and eight prayer beads returned to his abdomen as before. Da Peng then followed Rendeng Dao Ren to Lingjiu Mountain for cultivation. No further mention is made of this.

话分两头，且说九仙山桃源洞广成子只因犯了杀戒，只在洞中静坐，保摄天和，不理外务。忽有白鹤童子奉玉虚符命，言子牙不日金台拜将，命众门人须至西岐山饯别东征。”广成子谢恩，打发白鹤童儿回玉虚去了。道人偶想起殷郊：“如今子牙东征，把殷郊打发他下山，佐子牙东进五关，一则可以见他家之故土，一则可以捉妲己报杀母之深仇。忙问：“殷郊在那里？”殷郊在殿后听师父呼唤，忙至前殿，见师父行礼。广成子曰：“方今武王东征，天下诸侯相会孟津，共伐无道，正你报仇泄恨之日。我如今著你前去，助周作前队，你可去么？”殷郊听罢，口称“老师”曰：“弟子虽是纣王之子，实与妲己为仇。父王反信奸言，诛妻杀子，母死无辜，此恨时时在心，刻刻挂念，不能有忘。今日老师大舍慈悲，发付弟子，敢不前往，以图报效，真空生于天地间也。”广成子曰：“你且去桃源洞外狮子崖前，寻了兵器来，我传你些道术，你好下山。”殷郊听说，忙出洞往狮子崖来寻兵器。只见白石桥那边有一洞。怎见得，有西江月为证： 门依双轮日月，照耀一望山川。珠渊金井暖含烟，更有许多堪羡。叠叠朱楼画阁，凝凝赤壁青田；三春杨柳九秋莲，兀的洞天罕见。

The narrative now splits into two parts. Let us speak of Guangchengzi of Taoyuan Dong on Jiuxian Mountain, who had violated the precept against killing and thus remained in his cave meditating in silence, preserving harmony with Heaven, and paying no attention to external affairs. Suddenly, a white crane child Daoist came bearing the Yu Xu Fu Ming and said, "Zi Ya will soon be enfeoffed as general at Jintai. The master has ordered all disciples to go to Xiqi Mountain for a farewell banquet before his eastern expedition." Guangchengzi thanked him and sent the white crane child back to Yu Xu. The Daoist happened to think of Yin Jiao: "Now that Zi Ya is marching east, I should send Yin Jiao down the mountain to assist Zi Ya in advancing through the five eastern passes. First, this will allow him to see his ancestral homeland again; second, it will enable him to capture Daji and avenge his mother's deep murder." He hurriedly asked, "Where is Yin Jiao?" Yin Jiao had been listening for his master's call at the back of the hall and hurried to the front hall, where he bowed before his master. Guangchengzi said, "Now King Wu is marching east and the feudal lords of all under Heaven have gathered at Mengjin to jointly attack the tyrant. This is precisely the day for you to avenge yourself and vent your hatred." I am now sending you ahead to assist Zhou's forces as vanguard. Will you go?" After hearing this, Yin Jiao said respectfully to his master, "Although I am the son of King Zhou, I have been an enemy of Daji all along. My father king, however, believed the villain's words and executed my wife and killed me. My mother died innocently; this hatred has always been in my heart, constantly on my mind, never to be forgotten. Today, Master shows great compassion and sends me off; how could I dare not go in order to repay your kindness and serve with all my might? This is the true emptiness born between Heaven and Earth." Guangchengzi said, "Go to the Lion Cliff outside Taoyuan Dong and find your weapons there. I will pass on some Daoist techniques to you so that you may descend the mountain properly." Yin Jiao, upon hearing this, hurried out of the cave toward Lion Cliff in search of weapons. He saw a cave on the other side of White Stone Bridge. How is this described? The "Xijiang Yue" verse attests to it: The gate rests beneath the twin wheels of sun and moon, illuminating a vast expanse of mountains and rivers. Pearl springs and golden wells warm with mist; there are many more admirable things to be found here. Tier upon tier of red pavilions and painted towers, solid crimson cliffs and emerald fields; Spring willows in three seasons, autumn lotuses in nine months—this is a rare celestial cave.

话说殷郊见石桥南畔有一洞府，兽环朱户，俨若王公第宅。殿下自思：“我从不曾到此，──一过桥去，便知端的。”来至洞前，那门虽两扇不推而自开。只见里边有一石几，几上有热气腾腾六七枚豆儿。殷郊拈一个吃了，自觉甘甜香美，非同凡品，“好豆儿，不若一总吃了罢。”刚吃了时，忽然想起：“来寻兵器，如何在此闲玩？”忙出洞来，过了石桥，及至回头，早不见洞府。殿下心疑，不觉浑身骨头响，左边肩头上忽冒出一只手来。殿下著慌，大惊失色。只见右边又是一只。一会儿忽长出三头，六臂，把殷郊只唬得目瞪口呆，半晌无语。只见白云童儿来前叫曰：“师兄，师父有请。”殷郊这一会略觉神思清爽，面如蓝靛，发似朱砂，上下獠牙，多生一目，愰愰荡荡，来至洞前。广成子拍掌笑曰：“奇哉！奇哉！仁君有德，天生异人。”命殷郊进洞，至桃园内，广成子传与方天画戟，言曰：“你先下山，前至西岐，我随后就来。”道人取出番天印、落魂钟、雌雄剑付与殷郊。殷郊即时拜辞下山。广成子曰：“徒弟，你且住。我有一事对你说。吾将此宝尽付与你，须是顺天应人，东进五关，辅周武，兴吊民伐罪之师，不可改了念头，心下狐疑，有犯天谴，那时悔之晚矣。”殷郊曰：“老师之言差矣！周武明德圣君，吾父荒淫昏虐，岂得错认，有辜师训。弟子如改日前言，当受犁锄之厄。”道人大喜。殷郊拜别师尊。正是： 殿下实心扶圣主，只恐傍人起祸殃。

It is said that Yin Jiao saw a cave dwelling on the southern side of Stone Bridge, with beast-shaped door rings and vermilion doors, resembling the mansion of a noble official. He thought to himself: "I have never been here before—once I cross the bridge, I will know for sure." When he arrived at the cave entrance, the two doors opened by themselves without being pushed. He saw inside a stone table on which there were six or seven hot steaming beans. Yin Jiao picked up one and ate it, immediately feeling its sweetness and fragrance were unlike ordinary beans. "These are excellent beans," he thought to himself. "I might as well eat them all." Just as he finished eating, he suddenly remembered: "I came here in search of weapons—how could I be idly playing around here?" He hurried out of the cave, crossed the stone bridge, and when he turned back, the cave dwelling was already gone. The prince felt doubtful in his heart and suddenly heard a sound of bones creaking throughout his body; then, out of nowhere, a hand suddenly emerged from the left side of his shoulder. The prince was startled and turned pale with shock. He saw another one emerge from the right side. In a moment, three heads and six arms suddenly sprouted, leaving Yin Jiao so frightened that he stood there with his eyes wide open and mouth agape, speechless for a long time. Just then, the white cloud child approached and called out, "Elder brother, Master is requesting your presence." At this moment, Yin Jiao felt slightly more alert. His face was blue as indigo, his hair red like cinnabar, with fangs protruding from upper and lower jaws, an extra eye added to his face; he appeared in a daze before the cave entrance. Guangchengzi clapped his hands and laughed, "How extraordinary! How extraordinary!" A benevolent ruler possesses virtue; Heaven naturally produces an unusual person." Guangchengzi ordered Yin Jiao to enter the cave and, upon reaching the peach garden inside, passed him a Fang Tian Hua Ji (a painted halberd) and said, "You go down the mountain first and proceed ahead to Xiqi. I will come later." The Daoist took out the Fantian Yin (a heavenly seal), Luohun Zhong (Soul-Dropping Bell), and Cixiong Jian (Male-Female Sword) and gave them to Yin Jiao. Yin Jiao immediately bowed in farewell and descended the mountain. Guangchengzi said, "Disciple, wait a moment. I have something to say to you." I am giving you all these treasures, but you must act in accordance with Heaven's will and the people's wishes. Advance east through the five passes to assist King Wu of Zhou and support the righteous campaign that comforts the people and punishes the guilty. Do not change your mind or hesitate; otherwise, you will incur Heavenly punishment, and it will be too late for regret." Yin Jiao said, "Master's words are mistaken! King Wu of Zhou is a virtuous and holy ruler. My father was licentious, corrupt, and tyrannical. How could I possibly make such an error and wrong the teachings of my master? If I were to change what I said before, I would suffer the calamity of being plowed under by a plow." The Daoist was greatly pleased. Yin Jiao bowed in farewell to his master. Indeed: The prince sincerely supports the holy ruler, yet one fears that others may incite disaster.

话说殷郊离了九仙山，借土遁往西岐前来。正行之间，不觉那遁光飘飘，落在一座高山。怎见得好山，有赞为证，赞曰： 冲天占地，转日生云。冲天处尖峰矗矗，占地处远脉迢迢。转日的，乃岭头松郁郁；生云的，乃崖下石磷磷。松郁郁，四时八节常青；石磷磷，万年千载不改。林中每听夜猿啼，涧内常见妖蟒过。山禽声咽咽，走兽吼呼呼。山獐山鹿，成双作对纷纷走；山鸦山雀，打阵攒群密密飞。山草山花看不尽，山桃山果应时新。虽然崎险不堪行，却是神仙来往处。

It is said that Yin Jiao left Jiuxian Mountain and used earth concealment to travel toward Xiqi. While traveling, he was unaware that the concealment light drifted and brought him down onto a high mountain. How is this good mountain described? A eulogy attests to it, which says: Reaching the sky and occupying land, turning the sun and generating clouds. Where it reaches the sky, sharp peaks tower; where it occupies the land, distant ridges stretch far away. Turning the sun is the dense pine forest on the mountain ridge; Generating clouds are the glistening rocks beneath the cliffs. Dense pines remain evergreen throughout the four seasons and eight festivals; Glistening rocks endure unchanged for thousands of years. In the forest, one often hears night monkeys wailing; in the ravine, one frequently sees demonic pythons passing by. The cries of mountain birds are stifled, and the roars of running beasts echo loudly. Mountain hares and deer move in pairs; Crows and sparrows gather in dense flocks, flying about in clusters. The mountain grasses and flowers are endless to behold; the mountain peaches and fruits ripen with each season. Although rugged and difficult to traverse, it is a place where immortals come and go.

话说殷郊才看山巅险峻之处，只听得林内一声锣响，见一人面如蓝靛，发似朱砂，骑红砂马，金甲红袍，三只眼，拎两根狼牙棒，那马如飞奔上山来，见殷郊三头六臂，也是三只眼，大呼曰：“三首者乃是何人，敢来我山前探望？”殷郊答曰：“吾非别人，乃纣王太子殷郊是也。”那人忙下马，拜伏在地，口称：“千岁为何往此白龙山上过？”殷郊曰：“吾奉师命，往西岐去见姜子牙。”话未曾了，又一人带扇云盔，淡黄袍，点钢枪，白龙马，面如傅粉，三绺长髯，也奔上山来，大呼曰：“此是何人？”蓝脸的道：“快来见殷千岁。”那人也是三只眼，滚鞍下马，拜伏在地。二人同曰：“且请千岁上山，至寨中相见。”三人步行至山寨，进了中堂。二人将殷郊扶在正中交椅上，纳头便拜。殷郊忙扶起，问曰：“二位高姓大名？”那蓝脸的应曰：“末将姓温，名良；那白脸的姓马，名善。”殷郊曰：“吾看二位一表非俗，俱负英雄之志，何不同吾往西岐立功，助武王伐纣？”二人曰：“千岁为何反助周灭纣者何也？”殷郊答曰：“商家气数已尽，周家王气正盛，况吾父得十罪于天下，今天下诸侯应天顺人，以有道伐无道，以无德让有德，此理之常，岂吾家故业哉。”温良、马善曰：“千岁兴言及此，真以天地父母为心，乃丈夫之所为，如千岁者鲜矣。”温良与马善整酒庆喜。殷郊一面叨付喽罗改作周兵，放火烧了寨栅，随即起兵。殷郊三人同上了马，离了白龙山，往大路进发，迳奔西岐而来。正是： 殷郊有意归周主，只怕苍天不可从。

It is said that as Yin Jiao was admiring the perilous peaks, he suddenly heard a gong clang from within the forest. He saw a man with a face blue like indigo and hair red like cinnabar riding a crimson sand horse in golden armor and a red robe, with three eyes and wielding two spiked clubs. The horse galloped up the mountain as if flying. Seeing Yin Jiao's three heads and six arms, also with three eyes, he shouted loudly, "Who are you, the one with three heads? How dare you come to my mountain to spy?" Yin Jiao replied, "I am no ordinary person. I am Yin Jiao, the crown prince of King Zhou." That man hurriedly dismounted and knelt on the ground, saying respectfully, "Why is His Highness passing through this White Dragon Mountain?" Yin Jiao said, "I have been entrusted by my master to go westward to Xiqi and meet Jiang Ziya." Before the words were finished, another man arrived on horseback. He wore a fan-shaped cloud helmet and a pale yellow robe, wielded a steel spear, rode a white dragon horse, had a face as smooth as powdered white, and bore three long whiskers. He shouted loudly, "Who is this?" The blue-faced man said, "Hurry up and pay respects to His Highness Yin." That man also had three eyes. He dismounted quickly and knelt on the ground in reverence. The two men said together, "Please allow His Highness to ascend the mountain and come to our camp for a meeting." The three walked on foot to the mountain stronghold and entered the central hall. The two men helped Yin Jiao onto a central chair and immediately kowtowed in reverence. Yin Jiao hurriedly helped them up and asked, "What are your two surnames and names?" The blue-faced man replied, "I am General Wen Liang; the fair-skinned one is surnamed Ma and named Shan." Yin Jiao said, "I see that both of you have an extraordinary appearance and are men of heroic aspirations. Why don't you join me to go westward to Xiqe and establish merit, assisting King Wu in his campaign against Zhou?" The two men said, "Why is His Highness aiding the Zhou in their rebellion to overthrow Zhou?" Yin Jiao replied, "The Mandate of Heaven for the Shang has come to an end, while that of Zhou is flourishing. Moreover, my father incurred ten crimes before all under heaven. Now, the feudal lords throughout the land follow Heaven's will and the people's desire, using righteousness to overthrow tyranny, and yielding power from the unworthy to the worthy. This is a natural course of events; it has nothing to do with our family's legacy." Wen Liang and Ma Shan said, "His Highness has spoken of this matter so eloquently; truly regarding Heaven and Earth as parents in his heart, such is the conduct of a true man. One as noble as His Highness is indeed rare." Wen Liang and Ma Shang prepared wine to celebrate joyfully. Yin Jiao instructed the outlaws on one side to change their attire and become Zhou soldiers, set fire to burn down the camp defenses, and immediately mobilized his troops. Yin Jiao and the three of them mounted their horses, left White Dragon Mountain, advanced along the main road, and headed directly toward Xiqi. Indeed: Yin Jiao had a will to return to King Zhou of the Zhou, but he feared Heaven would not allow it.

殷郊正行，喽罗报：“启千岁：有一道人骑虎而来，要见千岁。”殷郊闻报，忙分付左右旗门官：令：“安下人马，请来相见。”道人下虎进帐。殷郊忙迎将下来打躬，口称：“老师从何而来？”道人曰：“吾乃昆仑门下申公豹是也。殿下往那里去？”殷郊曰：“吾奉师命，往西岐投拜姬周，姜师叔不久拜将，助他伐纣。”道人笑曰：“我问你，纣王是你甚么人？”殷郊答曰：“是吾父王。”道人曰：“恰又来！世间那有子助外人而伐父之理！此乃乱伦忤逆之说。你父不久龙归沧海，你原是东宫，自当接成汤之胤，位九五之尊，承帝王之统，岂有反助他人，灭自己社稷，毁自己宗庙，此亘古所未闻者也。且你异日，百年之后，将何面目见成汤诸君于在天之灵哉！我见你身藏奇宝，可安天下；形象可定乾坤，当从吾言，可保自己天下，以诛无道周武，是为长策。”殷郊答曰：“老师之言虽是，奈天数已定，吾父无道，天命人心已离，周主当兴，吾何敢逆天哉！况姜子牙有将相之才，仁德数布于天下，诸侯无不响应。我老师曾分付我下山助姜师叔东进五关，吾何敢有背师言，此事断难从命。”申公豹暗想：“此言犯不动他，也罢，再犯他一场，看他如何。”申公豹又曰：“殷殿下，你言姜尚有德，他的德在那里？”殷郊曰：“姜子牙为人公平正直，礼贤下士，仁义慈祥，乃良心君子，道德丈夫，天下服从，何得小视他。”申公豹曰：“殿下有所不知。吾闻有德不灭人之彝伦，不戕人之天性，不妄杀无辜，不矜功自伐。殿下之父亲固得罪于天下，可与为雠；殿下之胞弟殷洪，闻说他也下山助周，岂意他欲邀己功，竟将殿下亲弟用太极图化成飞灰，此还是有德之人做的事，无德之人做的事？今殿下忘手足而事雠敌，吾为殿下不取也。”殷郊闻言大惊曰：“老师，此事可真？”道人曰：“天下尽知，难道吾有诳语。实对你说，如今张山现在西岐住札人马，你只问他。如果殷洪无此事，你再进西岐不迟；如有此事，你当为弟报雠。我今与你再请一高人，来助你一臂之力。”申公豹跨虎而去。殷郊甚是疑惑，只得把人马催动，迳往西岐。殷郊一路上沉吟思想：“吾弟与天下无雠，如何将他如此处治，必无此事。若是姜子牙将吾弟果然如此，我与姜尚誓不两立，必定为弟报雠，再图别议。”人马在路，非止一日，来至西岐，果然有一枝人马打商汤旗号在此住札。殷郊令温良前去营里去问：“果是张山否？”话说张山自羽翼仙当晚去后，两日不见回来；差人打听，不得实信。正纳闷间，忽军政官来报：“营外有一大将，口称‘请元帅接千岁大驾’，

While Yin Jiao was proceeding on his way, an outlaws reported: "Your Highness, a Taoist monk riding a tiger is coming and wishes to see His Highness." Upon hearing the report, Yin Jiao quickly instructed his attendants: "Arrange for the troops to be stationed and invite him here for a meeting." The Taoist monk dismounted from the tiger and entered the tent. Yin Jiao hurried to greet him with a bow and said, "Master, where have you come from?" The Taoist monk said, "I am Shen Gongbao, a disciple of the Kunlun School. Where is His Highness going?" Yin Jiao said, "I have been entrusted by my teacher to go westward to Xiqie and pay homage to Ji Zhou. My uncle-teacher Jiang Ziya will soon be appointed as a general, and I shall assist him in his campaign against Zhou." The Taoist monk smiled and said, "Let me ask you: what relation is King Zhou to you?" Yin Jiao answered, "He is my father-king." The Taoist monk said, "Just as I thought! How can there be a principle in the world where a son helps an outsider to attack his own father?" This is nothing but a statement of disorderly filial impiety. Your father will not be long for this world; you were originally the crown prince. You should naturally succeed to the descendants of Chengtang, ascend to the supreme throne, and inherit the imperial lineage. How could there possibly be a case where one helps another person instead, destroys his own state, and ruins his own ancestral temple? This is unheard of since ancient times. Moreover, in the days to come, after a hundred years, with what face will you meet the spirits of Chengtang and his ministers who dwell in Heaven?!" I see that you possess rare treasures hidden within your body, which can bring peace to the world; your appearance is capable of determining the fate of heaven and earth. You should follow my words, preserve your own dominion, and eliminate the tyrannical King Wu of Zhou; this would be a long-term strategy." Yin Jiao replied, "Although Master's words are correct, the Mandate of Heaven is already determined. My father has been tyrannical; Heaven's will and public sentiment have turned away from him. King Zhou should rise to power. How dare I defy Heaven?" Moreover, Jiang Ziya possesses the talent of a general and statesman; his benevolence and virtue are widely spread throughout the land, and no feudal lord fails to respond. My master once instructed me to descend the mountain and assist my uncle-teacher Jiang Ziya in advancing eastward through five passes. How could I dare defy my teacher's words? This matter is absolutely impossible for me to comply with." Shen Gongbao thought to himself, "These words have no effect on him. Well then, I will try once more and see how he responds." Shen Gongbao said again, "Your Highness Yin, you say that Jiang Shang is virtuous. Where exactly does his virtue lie?" Yin Jiao said, "Jiang Ziya is a person of fairness and integrity. He respects the virtuous and humbles himself before scholars; he is kind, righteous, and benevolent. He is a man of conscience and virtue, a true gentleman with moral strength. The whole world follows him—how could one possibly look down on him?" Shen Gongbao said, "Your Highness does not know this. I have heard that a virtuous person will not destroy the natural order of humanity, will not harm people's innate nature, will not recklessly kill the innocent, and will not boast about his own achievements. Your father-king has indeed committed offenses against all under heaven; he can be considered an enemy; Your own younger brother, Yin Hong, is said to have also descended the mountain to assist Zhou. Could it be that he wished to claim credit for himself and thus turned your dear brother into ashes using a Taiji Diagram? Is this something done by a virtuous person or an unvirtuous one?" Now, Your Highness has forgotten your own kin and serves an enemy. I find this unacceptable for you." Yin Jiao was greatly shocked upon hearing these words and said, "Master, is this true?" The Taoist monk said, "All under heaven know of it. Could I possibly be lying to you? To put it plainly to you, Zhang Shan is currently stationed in Xiqi with his troops. You may ask him yourself." If Yin Hong did not commit this act, it will not be too late for you to proceed to Xiqi; if such an event truly occurred, you should avenge your brother. I will now accompany you to invite another great personage who can lend you a helping hand." Shen Gongbao rode his tiger away. Yin Jiao was deeply puzzled but had no choice but to urge his troops forward and head directly toward Xiqi. Along the way, Yin Jiao pondered deeply: "My younger brother has no grudge with all under heaven. How could he be treated in such a manner? There must not have been such an event." "If Jiang Ziya indeed treated my younger brother in this way, I shall never coexist with Jiang Shang. I will surely avenge my brother and seek other plans." The troops traveled for more than one day on the road, arriving at Xiqi. Indeed, there was a contingent of forces bearing the banner of Shang Tang stationed here. Yin Jiao ordered Wen Liang to go into the camp and ask, "Is it indeed Zhang Shan?" Now, after Yu Yi Xian left that evening, two days passed without his return; messengers were sent to inquire but no definite news was obtained. Just as they were pondering the matter, a military official suddenly arrived and reported: "Outside the camp there is a great general who claims, 'Please have the Commander-in-Chief receive His Highness's arrival,' "

不知何故？请元帅定夺。”张山闻报，不知其故，沉思：“殿下久已失亡，此处是那里来的？”忙传令：“令来”。军政官出营对来将曰：“元帅令将军相见。”温良进营来见张山，打躬。张山问曰：“将军自何处而来？有何见谕？”温良答曰：“吾奉殷郊千岁令旨，令将军相见。”张山对李锦曰：“殿下久已失亡，如何此处反有殿下？”李锦在傍曰：“只恐是真。元戎可往相见，看其真伪，再做区处。”张山从其言，同李锦出营，来至军前。温良先进营回话，对殷郊曰：“张山到了。”殷郊曰：“令来。”张山进营，见殷郊三首六臂，像貌凶恶，左右立温良、马善，都是三只眼。张山问曰：“启殿下！是成汤那枝宗派？”殷郊曰：“吾乃当今长殿下殷郊是也。”因将前事诉说一番，张山闻言，不觉大悦，忙行礼，口称：“千岁。”殷郊曰：“你可知道二殿下殷洪的事？”张山答曰：“二千岁因伐西岐，被姜尚用太极图化作飞灰多日矣。”殷郊听罢，大叫一声，昏倒在地。众人扶起。放声大哭曰：“兄弟果死于恶人之手！”跃身而起，将令箭一枝折为两段，曰：“若不杀姜尚，誓与此箭相同！”次日，殷郊亲自出马，坐名只要姜尚出来。报马报入城中，进相府报曰：“城外有殷郊殿下请丞相答话。”子牙传令：“军士排队伍出城。”炮声响处，西岐门开，一对对英雄似虎，一双双战马如飞，左右列各洞门人。子牙见对营门一人，三首六臂，青面獠牙；左右二骑乃温良、马善，各持兵器。哪吒暗笑：“三人九只眼，多了个半人！”殷郊走马至军前，叫：“姜尚出来见我！”子牙向前曰：“来者何人？”殷郊大喝曰：“吾乃长殿下殷郊是也！你将吾弟殷洪用太极图化作飞灰，此恨如何消歇？”子牙不知其中缘故，应声曰：“彼自取死，与我何干。”殷郊听罢，大叫一声，几乎气绝，大怒曰：“好匹夫！尚说与你无干！”纵马摇戟来取。傍有哪吒登开风火轮，将火尖枪直取殷郊。轮马相交，未及数合，被殷郊一番天印把哪吒打下风火轮来。黄天化见哪吒失机，催开了玉麒麟，使两柄银锤，敌住了殷郊。子牙左右救回哪吒。黄天化不知殷郊有落魂钟。殷郊摇动了钟；黄天化坐不住鞍鞽，跌将下来。张山走马将黄天化拿了。及至上了绳索，黄天化方知被捉。黄飞虎见子被擒，催开五色神牛来战。殷郊也不答话，枪戟并举；又战数合，摇动落魂钟，黄飞虎也撞下神牛，早被马善、温良捉去。杨戬在傍见殷郊祭番天印、摇落魂钟，恐伤了子牙，不当稳便，忙鸣金收回队伍。子牙忙令军士进城，坐在殿上纳闷。杨戬上殿奏曰：“师叔，如今又是

and no one knows why." Please, Commander-in-Chief, decide what to do." Zhang Shan heard the report and was puzzled. He pondered deeply: "The prince has long been lost; where could this person be coming from?" He quickly gave orders, "Bring him in." The military official went out of the camp to the incoming general and said, "The Commander-in-Chief has ordered you to meet with him." Wen Liang entered the camp to see Zhang Shan and bowed respectfully. Zhang Shan asked, "General, from where have you come?" What is the purpose of your visit?" Wen Liang replied, "I have come here by order of His Highness Yin Jiao to meet with you." Zhang Shan said to Li Jin, "The prince has long been missing. How is it that there is a 'prince' here?" Li Jin, standing by the side, said, "I fear this might be genuine. Commander-in-Chief may go to meet him and observe whether he is real or fake before making a decision." Zhang Shan followed his advice, went out of the camp with Li Jin, and arrived in front of the troops. Wen Liang first entered the camp to report back to Yin Jiao, saying, "Zhang Shan has arrived." Yin Jiao said, "Bring him in." Zhang Shan entered the camp and saw Yin Jiao with three heads and six arms, his appearance fierce and ugly. On either side stood Wen Liang and Ma Shans, both of whom had three eyes. Zhang Shan asked respectfully, "Your Highness! To which branch of the Chengtang lineage do you belong?" Yin Jiao said, "I am Yin Jiao, the current Crown Prince." He then recounted his previous experiences. Upon hearing this, Zhang Shan was greatly pleased and hurriedly bowed, respectfully addressing him as "His Highness." Yin Jiao asked, "Do you know about the Second Prince Yin Hong?" Zhang Shan replied, "The Second Highness was turned into ashes by Jiang Shang using a Taiji Diagram many days ago while attacking Xiqi." After hearing this, Yin Jiao let out a loud cry and collapsed to the ground. The people around him helped him up. He wept aloud, saying, "My brother has indeed died at the hands of wicked men!" He leapt to his feet, broke a command arrow into two pieces, and said, "If I do not kill Jiang Shang, may my fate be the same as this broken arrow!" The next day, Yin Jiao personally rode out and specifically demanded that Jiang Shang come out. A scout galloped into the city, entered the prime minister's residence and reported, "Outside the city, Crown Prince Yin Jiao is requesting that Chancellor come out to speak." Jiang Ziya gave orders: "Soldiers, form ranks and march outside the city." With the sound of cannon fire, the gates of Xiqi opened. Heroes on both sides stood like tigers; warhorses galloped as if flying. On either side were arranged warriors from various camps. Jiang Ziya saw a man at the opposite gate, with three heads and six arms; his face was blue and he had fangs. On either side rode Wen Liang and Ma Shan, each holding weapons. Ne Zha secretly laughed, "Three men with nine eyes—there's an extra half-person!" Yin Jiao rode forward to the front of his troops and shouted, "Jiang Shang! Come out and face me!" Jiang Ziya stepped forward and asked, "Who dares approach?" Yin Jiao shouted angrily, "I am Crown Prince Yin Jiao! You used the Taiji Diagram to turn my younger brother Yin Hong into ashes. How can this grudge be forgotten?" Jiang Ziya did not know the cause behind it and replied, "He brought death upon himself. What does that have to do with me?" After hearing this, Yin Jiao let out a loud cry and nearly fainted. In great anger he said, "You rascal!" "You say it has nothing to do with you!" He spurred his horse and brandished a halberd, charging forward. Ne Zha, standing nearby, mounted the Fenghuo Lun (Wind-Fire Wheel) and charged straight at Yin Jiao with his Fire-Tip Spear. Their horses clashed; before several exchanges could take place, Yin Jiao struck Ne Zha with the Tianyin (Heavenly Seal), knocking him off his Fenghuo Lun. Huang Tianhua, seeing Ne Zha had fallen into a disadvantage, spurred his Yujiaqin and wielded two silver hammers to confront Yin Jiao. Jiang Ziya's men on both sides rescued Ne Zha back. Huang Tianhua did not know that Yin Jiao possessed the Luohun Zhong (Soul-Dropping Bell). Yin Jiao rang the bell; Huang Tianhua could no longer hold his saddle and fell from his horse. Zhang Shan rode forward and captured Huang Tianhua. Only after the ropes were tied did Huang Tianhua realize he had been captured. Huang Feihu, seeing his son captured, spurred forward on his Five-Color Divine Ox to fight. Yin Jiao did not say a word but brandished both spear and halberd together; After several more exchanges, Yin Jiao rang the Luohun Zhong again. Huang Feihu was thrown off his divine ox and quickly captured by Ma Shan and Wen Liang. Yang Jian, standing nearby and seeing Yin Jiao invoke the Tianyin and ring the Luohun Zhong, feared it might harm Jiang Ziya. Thinking this would be inappropriate, he quickly sounded the gong to recall his troops. Jiang Ziya hurriedly ordered his soldiers into the city and sat in the hall, deep in thought. Yang Jian ascended the hall and reported, "Uncle Master, now once again..."

一场古怪事出来！”子牙曰：“有甚古怪？”杨戬曰：“弟子看殷郊打哪吒的是番天印；此宝乃广成子师伯的，如何反把于殷郊？”子牙曰：“难道广成子使他来伐我？”杨戬曰：“殷洪之故事，师叔独忘之乎？”子牙方悟。

"an extraordinary matter has arisen!" Jiang Ziya asked, "What is this strange occurrence?" Yang Jian said, "Disciple observed that Yin Jiao struck Ne Zha using the Tianyin; this treasure belongs to my senior master Guangchengzi. How could it have ended up in Yin Jiao's possession?" Jiang Ziya said, "Could it be that Master Guangchengzi sent him to attack us?" Yang Jian replied, "Has Uncle Master forgotten the story of Yin Hong?" Jiang Ziya suddenly understood.

且说殷郊将黄家父子拿至中军。黄飞虎细观不是殷郊。殷郊问曰：“你是何人？”黄飞虎曰：“吾乃武成王黄飞虎是也。”殷郊曰：“西岐也有武成王黄飞虎？”张山在傍坐，欠身答曰：“此就是天子殿前黄飞虎；他反了五关，投归周武，为此叛逆，惹下刀兵；今已被擒，正所谓‘天网恢恢，疏而不漏’，是彼自取死耳。”殷郊闻言，忙下帐来，亲解其索，口称：“恩人，昔日若非将军，焉能保其今日。”忙问飞虎曰：“此人是谁？”黄飞虎答曰：“此吾长子黄天化。”殷郊急传令也放了；因对飞虎曰：“昔日将军救吾兄弟二人；今日我放你父子，以报前德。”黄飞虎感谢毕，因问曰：“千岁当时风刮去，却在何处？”殷郊不肯说出根本，恐泄了机密，乃朦胧应曰：“当日乃海岛仙家救我，在山学业；今特下山，来报吾弟之仇。今日吾已报过将军大德，倘后见战，幸为回避。如再被擒，必正国法。”黄家父子告辞出营，至城下叫门。把门军官见是黄家父子，忙开城门放入。父子进相府来见子牙，尽言其事。子牙大喜。次日，探马来报：“有将请战。”子牙问：“谁人去走一遭？”傍有邓九公愿往。子牙许之。邓九公领令出府，上马提刀，开放城门；见一将白马长枪，穿淡黄袍。怎见得： 戴一顶扇云冠，光芒四射；黄花袍，紫气盘旋；银叶甲，辉煌灿烂；三股绦，身后交加；白龙马追风赶日；杵臼枪大蟒顽蛇。修行在仙山洞府，成道行有正无邪。

Meanwhile, Yin Jiao brought the Huang family father and son to his central camp. Huang Feihu carefully observed and realized it was not Yin Jiao himself. Yin Jiao asked, "Who are you?" Huang Feihu said, "I am General Huang Feihu of Wucheng." Yin Jiao said, "There is also a General Huang Feihu of Wuchcheng in Xiqi?" Zhang Shan, sitting nearby, leaned forward and replied, "This is the very Huang Feihu who stood before the Son of Heaven; he rebelled against five passes, defected to King Wu of Zhou, and thus became a traitor, bringing about war; now he has been captured. As the saying goes, 'The heavenly net is vast but lets nothing escape.' This is simply his own doing." Yin Jiao, upon hearing these words, hurriedly left the tent and personally untied their ropes, bowing and saying, "Gracious benefactor! Had it not been for you General in days past, how could I have survived to this day?" He quickly asked Huang Feihu, "Who is this man?" Huang Feihu replied, "This is my eldest son, Huang Tianhua." Yin Jiao immediately gave orders to release him as well; and said to Huang Feihu, "In the past, General saved my brother and me; today I release you and your son as a repayment of that kindness." After expressing his gratitude, Huang Feihu asked, "Your Highness, when the wind carried you away at that time, where did you end up?" Yin Jiao refused to reveal the truth, fearing it might expose a secret. He vaguely replied, "At that time, I was rescued by immortal sages on an island and studied in the mountains; now I have specially descended from the mountain to avenge my brother." Today, I have already repaid General's great kindness. If we meet again in battle later, please kindly avoid me. If captured once more, I shall surely be punished according to the law of the state." The Huang family father and son took their leave from the camp and went down to the city gate, calling for it to be opened. The gate guards recognized them as the Huang family father and son and quickly opened the city gates to let them in. Father and son entered the Prime Minister's residence to see Jiang Ziya, recounting all that had happened. Jiang Ziya was greatly pleased. The next day, a scout reported: "A general requests battle." Jiang Ziya asked, "Who will go and meet him?" Deng Jiugong nearby volunteered to go. Jiang Ziya agreed. Deng Jiugong accepted the order and left the residence, mounted his horse with sword in hand, and opened the city gate; he saw a general on white horse wielding a long spear, wearing a light yellow robe. How was he described: He wore a Shan Yun Guan (Fan Cloud Crown), radiating four beams of light; a yellow robe, with purple qi swirling around it; silver-leafed armor, dazzling and brilliant; three ribbons of sash crossed behind his back; his white dragon horse could chase the wind and catch up with the sun; his Chuju Spear resembled a huge python or stubborn snake. He cultivated in an immortal mountain and cave dwelling, achieving the Dao with righteousness and no evil.

话说邓九公大呼曰：“来者何人？”马善曰：“吾乃大将马善是也。”邓九公也不通名姓，纵马舞刀，飞来直取。马善枪劈面相迎。两马往还，战有十二三回合，邓九公刀法如神，马善敌不住，被邓九公闪一刀逼开了马善的枪，抓住腰间绦袍，拎过鞍鞽，往下一摔，生擒进城，至相府来见子牙。子牙问曰：“将军胜负如何？”九公曰：“擒了一将，名唤马善；令在府前，候丞相将令。”子牙命：“推来。”少时，将马善推至殿前。那人全不畏惧，立而不跪。子牙曰：“既已被擒，何不屈膝？”马善大笑，骂曰：“老匹夫！你乃叛国逆贼。吾既被擒，要杀就杀，何必多言！”子牙大怒，令：“推出府斩讫报来！”南宫适为监斩官，推至府前，只见行刑箭出，南宫适手起一刀，犹如削菜一般。正是：

As it happened, Deng Jiugong shouted loudly, "Who dares approach?" Ma Shan said, "I am the general Ma Shan." Deng Jiugong did not introduce himself but spurred his horse and brandished his saber, charging straight forward. Ma Shan met him head-on with a spear strike. Their horses circled each other, and after twelve or thirteen exchanges of blows, Deng Jiugong's swordsmanship was divine. Ma Shan could not hold his ground. Deng Jiugong deftly slashed with a stroke, forcing Ma Shan to drop his spear, then grabbed the sash at Ma Shan's waist, lifted him over the saddle, and flung him down, capturing him alive. He brought Ma Shan into the city to the Prime Minister's residence to see Jiang Ziya. Jiang Ziya asked, "General, how did you fare in battle?" Deng Jiugong said, "I captured a general named Ma Shan; he is waiting before the residence for your orders, Chancellor." Jiang Ziya ordered, "Bring him forward." After a short while, Ma Shan was pushed to the hall. The man showed no fear at all and stood upright without kneeling. Jiang Ziya said, "Now that you have been captured, why do you not kneel?" Ma Shan laughed loudly and scolded, "Old rascal!" You are a traitor to your country. Now that I have been captured, if you wish to kill me, do so—why speak so much!" Jiang Ziya became furious and ordered, "Drag him out of the residence and behead him. Report back when it is done!" Nan Gong Shi was the execution supervisor. When Ma Shan was pushed before the residence, as soon as the execution signal arrow was shot out, Nan Gong Shi raised his saber and beheaded him in one swift stroke, just like cutting vegetables. Indeed:

钢刀随过随时长，如同切水一般同。

The steel saber, as it passed through, grew longer with each stroke, just like slicing water.

南宫适看见大惊，忙进相府回令曰：“启丞相：异事非常！”子牙问曰：“有甚话说？”南宫适曰：“奉令将马善连斩三刀，这边过刀，那边长完，不知有何幻术，请丞相定夺。”子牙听报大惊，忙同诸将出府来，亲见动手，也是一般。傍有韦护祭起降魔杵打将下来，正中马善顶门，只打的一派金光，就地散开。韦护收回杵，还是人形。众门人大惊，只叫：“古怪！”子牙无计可施，命众门人：“借三昧真火烧这妖物！”傍有哪吒、金木二吒、雷震子、黄天化、韦护，运动三昧真火焚之。马善乘火光一起，大笑曰：“吾去也！”杨戬看见火光中走了马善。子牙心下不乐。各回府中，商议不提。且言马善走回营来见殷郊，尽言擒去，怎样斩他，怎样放火焚他，“末将借火光而回。”殷郊闻言大喜。子牙在府中沉思。只见杨戬上殿，对子牙曰：“弟子往九仙山探听虚实，看是如何。二则再往终南山，见云中子师叔，去借照妖鉴来，看马善是甚么东西，方可治之。”子牙许之。杨戬离了西岐，借土遁迳往九仙山来；不一时，顷刻已至桃园洞，来见广成子。杨戬行礼，口称：“师叔。”广成子曰：“前日令殷郊下山，到西岐同子牙伐纣，好三首六臂么？候拜将日，再来属他。”杨戬曰：“如今殷郊不伐朝歌，反伐西岐，把师叔的番天印打伤了哪吒诸人，横行狂暴。弟子奉子牙之命，特来探其虚实。”广成子闻言，大叫：“这畜生有背师言，定遭不测之祸！但吾把洞内宝珍尽付与他，谁知今日之变。”叫杨戬：“你且先回，我随后就来。”杨戬离了九仙山，迳往终南山来，须臾而至；进洞府，见云中子行礼，口称：“师叔，今西岐来了一人，名曰马善，诛斩不得，水火亦不能伤他，不知何物作怪，特借老师照妖鉴一用；俟除此妖邪，即当奉上。”云中子听说，即将宝鉴付与杨戬。杨戬离了终南山，往西岐来，至相府，参谒子牙。子牙问曰：“杨戬，你往九仙山见广成子，此事如何？”杨戬把上项事情一一诉说一遍；又将取照妖鉴来的事亦说了一遍。令：“明日可会马善。”次日，杨戬上马提刀，来营前请战，坐名只要马善出来。探马报入中军。殷郊命马善出营。马善至军前，杨戬暗取宝鉴照之，乃是一点灯头儿在里面愰。杨戬收了宝鉴，纵马舞刀，直取马善。二马相交，刀枪并举，战有二三十回合，杨戬拨马就走。马善不赶，回营来见殷郊回话：“与杨戬交战，那厮败走，末将不去赶他。”殷郊曰：“知己知彼，此是兵家要诀。此行是也。”

Nan Gong Shi saw this and was greatly startled. He hurriedly returned to the Prime Minister's residence and reported, "Your Chancellorship: something extraordinary has occurred!" Jiang Ziya asked, "What is it you wish to say?" Nan Gong Shi said, "I was ordered to behead Ma Shan three times. Each time I cut through him on this side, he would immediately regrow there. I do not know what kind of illusionary technique this is. Please, Chancellor, decide what should be done." Jiang Ziya heard the report and was greatly shocked. He quickly left the residence with his generals to personally witness it, and indeed, it was the same. Standing nearby, Wei Hu invoked his Jiangmo Chu (Demonsubduing Pestle) and struck down at Ma Shan. It hit the center of Ma Shan's forehead, striking a burst of golden light that scattered across the ground. Wei Hu retrieved his pestle, but it was still in human form. The crowd of officers were greatly startled and exclaimed, "How strange!" Jiang Ziya had no plan left. He ordered his disciples, "Borrow the Sanmei True Fire to burn this demon!" Standing nearby were Ne Zha, Jin Zhu and Mu Zhu (the two sons of Jin and Mu), Lei Zhensi, Huang Tianhua, and Wei Hu. They conjured the Sanmei True Fire and burned it. Ma Shan took advantage of the rising firelight and laughed loudly, saying, "I am leaving now!" Yang Jian saw Ma Shan escape in the firelight. Jiang Ziya was inwardly displeased. Everyone returned to the residence, and they discussed it without further mention. Meanwhile, Ma Shan returned to the camp and reported to Yin Jiao. He recounted in detail how he had been captured, how they had beheaded him, and how they had set fire to burn him, saying, "Your subordinate borrowed the firelight to return." Yin Jiao heard this and was greatly pleased. Jiang Ziya sat in deep thought within the residence. Just then, Yang Jian ascended the hall and said to Jiang Ziya, "Disciple will go to Jiuxianshan Mountain to investigate the truth and see what it is like. Secondly, I will go to Zhongnan Mountain and visit Uncle Yunzhongzi. I shall borrow the Zhaoyao Jian (Demon-Identifying Mirror) from him to see what kind of creature Ma Shan is, so that we may deal with it properly." Jiang Ziya agreed. Yang Jian left Xiqi and, using a soil 遁 (earth 遁), directly traveled to Jiuxianshan Mountain; In no time at all, he arrived at Taoyuandong Cave and came to see Guangchengzi. Yang Jian bowed and respectfully addressed him as "Uncle Master." Guangchengzi said, "The other day I sent Yin Jiao down the mountain to Xiqi with Jiang Ziya to attack King Zhou. Was it a good idea for him to have three heads and six arms?" "On the day of the investiture, you will come again under his command." Yang Jian said, "Now Yin Jiao is not attacking Chaoguo but instead attacking Xiqi. He has injured Ne Zha and others with Uncle Master's Fantian Seal, acting recklessly and violently." "Disciple was ordered by Jiang Ziya to specially come here to investigate his true situation." Guangchengzi, upon hearing this, shouted loudly, "This beast has violated the master's words and is bound to suffer an unforeseen disaster! But I gave him all the treasures in my cave. Who could have foreseen this turn of events today." He called to Yang Jian, "You go back first; I will come along shortly." Yang Jian left Jiuxianshan Mountain and directly went to Zhongnan Mountain. In a moment, he arrived; He entered the cave residence, paid respects to Yunzhongzi, and respectfully addressed him as "Uncle Master. Recently, a man named Ma Shan has come to Xiqi; he cannot be killed or beheaded, nor can water or fire harm him. I do not know what sort of creature is causing this disturbance. I have specially come to borrow the master's Zhaoyao Jian for use." "After we eliminate this demon, I will immediately return it to you." Yunzhongzi heard this and immediately gave the treasure mirror to Yang Jian. Yang Jian left Zhongnan Mountain, went toward Xiqi, and arrived at the Chancellor's residence, where he paid respects to Jiang Ziya. Jiang Ziya asked, "Yang Jian, you went to Jiuxianshan Mountain and saw Guangchengzi—how did the matter go?" Yang Jian recounted each of the aforementioned events in detail; He also explained how he had obtained the Zhaoyao (Demon-Identifying) Mirror. Jiang Ziya ordered, "Tomorrow you may confront Ma Shan." The next day, Yang Jian mounted his horse with sword in hand and went to the front of the camp to request battle. He specifically called out for Ma Shan to come out. A scout galloped into the central command tent. Yin Jiao ordered Ma Shan to leave the camp. Ma Shan arrived at the front of the army, and Yang Jian secretly took out the treasure mirror to examine him. It turned out that inside was merely a flickering wick of a lamp. Yang Jian put away the mirror, spurred his horse forward with sword in hand, and charged directly at Ma Shan. The two horses clashed, swords and spears raised together; they fought for some twenty to thirty rounds. Yang Jian then turned his horse and rode off. Ma Shan did not pursue, returned to the camp, and reported to Yin Jiao: "I fought with Yang Jian. That fellow fled in defeat, but your subordinate did not go after him." Yin Jiao said, "Knowing yourself and knowing the enemy is the essential principle of military strategy. This is precisely the case."

且言杨戬回营进府来。子牙问曰：“马善乃何物作怪？”杨戬答曰：“弟子照马善，乃是一点灯头儿，不知详细。”傍有韦护曰：“世间有三处，有三盏灯：玄都洞八景宫有一盏灯；玉虚宫有一盏灯；灵鹫山有一盏灯。莫非就是此灯作怪？杨道兄可往三处一看，便知端的。”杨戬忻然欲往。子牙许之。杨戬离了西岐，先往玉虚宫而来；驾著土遁而走。正是： 风声响处行千里，一饭工夫至玉虚。

Meanwhile, Yang Jian returned to camp and entered the residence. Jiang Ziya asked, "What kind of creature is Ma Shan?" Yang Jian replied, "Disciple examined Ma Shan with the mirror and found it to be merely a flickering lamp wick. I do not yet know the details." Standing nearby, Wei Hu said, "In this world there are three places with three lamps: one lamp is in the Bagjing Palace of Xuandou Dong; one lamp is at Yuxu Gong; and one lamp is on Lingjiu Mountain. Could it be that this lamp is the source of the disturbance?" "Yang Daoxiong, you may go and inspect these three places; then you will know for certain." Yang Jian was delighted at the suggestion and wished to go. Jiang Ziya gave his approval. Yang Jian left Xiqi first and went toward Yuxu Gong; he rode on a soil 遁 (earth 遁) to travel. Indeed: With the wind's sound, he traveled a thousand li; in the time it takes for one meal, he arrived at Yuxu.

话说杨戬自不曾至昆仑山，今见景致非常，只得玩赏。怎见得： 琼楼玉阁，上界昆仑。谷虚繁地籁，境寂散天香。青松带雨遮高阁，翠竹依稀两道傍。霞光缥缈，采色飘飘。朱栏碧槛，画栋雕檐。谈经香满座，静闭月当窗。鸟鸣丹树内，鹤饮石泉傍。四时不谢奇花草，金殿门开射赤光。楼台隐现祥云里，玉磬金钟声韵长。珠帘半卷，炉内烟香。讲动‘黄庭’方入圣，万仙总领镇东方。

Now, Yang Jian had never before visited Kunlun Mountain; upon seeing the extraordinary scenery, he could not help but admire it. How was this described: Jade towers and jade pavilions—this is the Kunlun of the upper realms. The hollow valleys echoed with the sounds of nature; the quiet surroundings exuded a fragrant aura from heaven. Green pines, drenched in rain, shaded the tall pavilions; emerald bamboos, faintly visible, lined both sides of the path. The rosy glow was ethereal, and colorful hues drifted gracefully. Red railings and green balustrades; painted beams and carved eaves. The fragrance of incense filled the hall as they discussed scriptures; in quiet stillness, the moon shone through the window. Birds sang within the crimson trees; cranes drank from the stone springs nearby. The strange flowers and rare grasses never withered through the four seasons; golden light shot forth as the palace gates opened. Towers and pavilions appeared and disappeared within auspicious clouds, while the resonant tones of jade chimes and golden bells echoed for a long time. Pearl curtains half-drawn; incense smoke curled from within the censer. Only by studying the "Huangting" (Yellow Court) could one attain sainthood; the leader of ten thousand immortals presided over the East.

话说杨戬至麒麟崖，看罢昆仑景致，不敢擅入，立于宫外，等候多时；只见白鹤童子出宫来，杨戬上前施体，口称：“师兄，弟子杨戬借问老爷面前琉璃灯可曾点著？”白鹤童儿答曰：“点著哩。”杨戬自思：“此处点著，想不是这里，且往灵鹫山去。”彼时离了玉虚，迳往灵鹫山来。好快！正是： 驾雾腾云仙体轻，玄门须仗五行行。周游寰宇须臾至，才上昆仑又玉京。

Now, Yang Jian arrived at Qilin Cliff and, after admiring the scenery of Kunlun, dared not enter 擅自 (without permission) but stood outside the palace, waiting for a long time; Just then, Bahe Tongzi came out of the palace. Yang Jian stepped forward and bowed respectfully, addressing him as "Elder Brother," and said, "Disciple Yang Jian dares to ask—has the Liuli (Lapis Lazuli) Lamp before Master been lit?" Bahe Tongzi replied, "It is lit." Yang Jian thought to himself, "Since it is lit here, this must not be the place. I should go to Lingjiu Mountain instead." At that time, he left Yuxu and directly went toward Lingjiu Mountain. How fast! Indeed: With mist and clouds beneath his feet, the immortal's body was light; to pass through the Xuanmen (Mysterious Gate) required reliance on the Five Elements. He traveled around the world in a moment, and just as he had arrived at Kunlun, he was already at Yujing.

杨戬进元觉洞，倒身下拜，口称：“老师，弟子杨戬拜见。”燃灯问曰：“你来做甚么？”杨戬答曰：“老爷面前的琉璃灯灭了。”道人抬头看见灯灭了，“呀”的一声，“这孽障走了！”杨戬把上件事说了一遍。燃灯曰：“你先去，我随即就来。”杨戬别了燃灯，借土遁迳归西岐，至相府，来见子牙，将至玉虚见燃灯事说了一遍：“……燃灯老师随后就来。”子牙大喜。正言之间，门官报：“广成子至。”子牙迎接至殿前，广成子对子牙谢罪曰：“贫道不知有此大变，岂意殷郊反了念头，吾之罪也。待吾出去，招他来见。”广成子随即出城，至营前大呼曰：“传与殷郊，快来见我！”不知后事如何，且听下回分解。

Yang Jian entered Yuanjue Dong (Awakening Awareness Cave), knelt down, and respectfully said, "Master, disciple Yang Jian pays his respects." Randel asked, "What have you come for?" Yang Jian replied, "The Liuli Lamp before Master has gone out." The Daoist raised his head and saw that the lamp had gone out. With a startled "Ah!", he exclaimed, "This wretched demon has escaped!" Yang Jian recounted all the aforementioned events in detail. Randel said, "You go first; I will come shortly." Yang Jian bid farewell to Randel, borrowed the earth 遁 (soil 遁) and directly returned to Xiqi. Upon arriving at the Chancellor's residence, he came before Jiang Ziya and recounted what had happened when he visited Yuxu and saw Randel: "...Master Randel will come shortly." Jiang Ziya was greatly pleased. Just as they were speaking, a gate official reported, "Guangchengzi has arrived." Jiang Ziya welcomed him to the hall. Guangchengzi apologized to Jiang Ziya, saying, "I did not know of this great change; I had no idea Yin Jiao would turn his thoughts against us. This is my fault." "I shall go out and bring him here to see you." Guangchengzi immediately left the city and went to the front of Yin Jiao's camp, shouting loudly, "Pass along my words to Yin Jiao—come quickly and see me!" What will happen next? Stay tuned for the following chapter.