Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 1019 The Advance of the Offering

In desperation, he had no choice but to frantically study various quick-fix unorthodox techniques, attempting to compensate for the lack of "Tao" with the sophistication of "techniques".

Little did he know that this path would lead him further and further away from the orthodox path of seeking the ultimate truth of heaven and earth.

"When techniques are guided by principles, they will surely succeed; when techniques deviate from principles, they will surely decline."

Master Nan Hua's explanation of the relationship between technique and the Way is like a cold judgment, each word piercing the heart.

In utter despair and despair, he finally chose to practice this evil method, which offers quick results but lacks a solid foundation.

If not for this, why would he have betrayed the school that nurtured him, and why would he have made one wrong step after another, falling to this point where he now relies on the powerful and does such a rebellious thing?
In an instant, a torrent of emotions and negative feelings surged forth: resentment at one's own lack of talent, guilt at being unable to repay the cultivation of one's master, and resentment and despair at the bleak future with no hope of escape.

His emotions surged to their limit, and in a fit of grief and indignation, he even contemplated suicide!
Guided by his thoughts, the magic sword in his hand flew up on its own with a "hum," its tip turning and its cold light aimed directly at his brow.

He actually wanted to end his life by dissolving it in this way, thus ending what he considered a worthless and hopeless existence!

clang--!
Just when things were at their most critical, a bronze bell, a ritual object used to warn of evil spirits and ward off bad luck, shattered under the impact of the violent energy inside the room!
The crisp, piercing cracking sound, like a morning bell and evening drum, shattered the intense suicidal thoughts within him.

Li Gongfeng shuddered and suddenly woke up. Cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes. He knelt on the ground, panting heavily, filled with lingering fear.

The crimson in his eyes had not yet completely faded. He raised his head and stared intently at his "good disciple's" body, which was now glowing red and seemed as if it might melt at any moment. A chill replaced the previous despair and rose from the bottom of his heart.

Something is wrong!
Although this astrological upheaval is fierce, it does not seem to be a completely chaotic spontaneous backlash, but rather as if it is precisely guided and manipulated by an external force!
Suppressing his discomfort, he made a hand seal and suddenly opened his Dharma Eye!

The view shifts instantly, no longer depicting the material world, but rather the flow of energy.

Sure enough! A wisp of willpower, like a slender yet resilient thread, broke through the air from afar and silently fell into this place, subtly stirring the restless fate of the great fire star!

"Who dares to act like this, you petty scoundrel!"

He roared inwardly and immediately reached out to grab at the air, trying to sever the wisp of incense. At the same time, he quickly used the Circular Light Imaging Technique with his other hand to trace the source and see the mastermind behind it all!
However, the spellcaster was clearly highly skilled, as the light screen created by the projection spell only showed a blurry phantom image, barely revealing the outline of what appeared to be an altar, with banners waving and starlight gathering around it.

But it was merely this vague outline and that unique earth-elemental aura...

"Ebotai?!"

Li Gongfeng exclaimed in surprise, for he knew the sacred sites surrounding the ancient city of Shangqiu like the back of his hand!

who is it? !
"Xu Xuan?!"

Although the light and shadows were blurry and he couldn't make out the specific figures, an almost instinctive intuition made him instantly certain that this guy was behind it all!
Li Gongfeng was unusually "open and honest" in some ways.

He knew full well that he was engaging in scheming and plotting, and that he was walking a path of heresy and defiance.

As the leader of the righteous path, it is only natural for the Pure Land School to come and attack. Those who are capable of betraying others are often quite talented, and more importantly, they usually do not deceive themselves.

Therefore, they acted with exceptional decisiveness in the face of this sudden life-or-death crisis.

First, he forcefully suppressed the chaotic thoughts churning in his mind, mobilized all the resources he had accumulated, and his powerful magic power surged into the core of the array in the room like a flood breaking through a dam, forcibly suppressing the star destiny disturbance within his body that was about to burst out!
At the same time, he ruthlessly extracted the source power of the eighteen magical artifacts placed in various parts of the room. The artifacts became dim and cracked at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Every minute and every second consumes a massive amount of resources, but at this moment, there's no time to worry about the cost.

After temporarily stabilizing the internal situation, he stepped out of the house and immediately sensed that the entire palace was "boiling" like water being boiled.

After the red light of the rampaging star swept across, a scorching and restless energy that could throw one's mind into disarray permeated every corner.

The servants, guards, maids, and even the ladies all felt an unbearable burning desire within them. All their suppressed emotions were amplified to the extreme, and they were restless and ready to act. If it weren't for the canopy of the Liang King's fortune covering the palace and suppressing it, this place would probably have already descended into a frenzy of infighting, or even been ignited by their inner fires and turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Li Gongfeng coldly swept his gaze across the chaotic palace, his eyes lingering for a couple more seconds in the direction of the residence of the "War God of Liang".

At this point, even if we took advantage of the chaos to kill this little beast, it would be of no use.

Without further hesitation, he crushed a blood-red jade talisman right there in the courtyard!
A chilling red signal shot into the sky, its sharp whistling echoing throughout the royal palace. This was the highest-level alarm, ordering all the palace's guardians, regardless of their current activities, to immediately assemble and protect the guardian!

At the same time, he slammed a dark token engraved with a ferocious ghost head into the ground beneath his feet!
"Boom!"

With a muffled thud, the ground churned, and an altar exuding a strong, sinister, and bloody aura slowly rose from the ground!
But look at this altar:
The five-colored banners are arranged according to the five elements and directions: the black banner stands in the north, the red banner flutters in the south, the blue banner waves in the Zhen position, and the white banner hangs in the Dui position.

A three-foot-high mound of scorched black soil in the center exuded an ominous aura.

Nine-inch-long bronze death knells were driven into the four corners, their shafts wrapped with dark red blood threads. Numerous other malevolent ritual implements were also displayed before the altar.

Bronze bells hang from the beams, cinnabar talismans adorn the pillars. Three bowls of chicken blood condense into purple mist, seven cups of corpse oil emit blue smoke. To the left is a skinned alligator drum, to the right a carved bone reed pipe.

The appearance of this eerie altar instantly lowered the surrounding temperature, creating a strange contrast with the intense heat and restlessness that permeated the palace.

The royal palace attendants who reacted quickly and arrived first saw the strange altar rising in the courtyard and the setup. They were immediately shocked and their faces changed drastically!
"Li Gongfeng! You...you're recruiting barbarians?!"

The worshipper gasped in shock, his voice filled with fear and disapproval.

It wasn't out of kindness or soft-heartedness, but rather a deep understanding of the dangers of such methods. Once the rampaging soldiers were summoned, they could easily spiral out of control, and the destruction they would cause would be incalculable, potentially triggering turmoil and catastrophe throughout the entire Liang Kingdom!

What is meant by "rampant soldiers"?

These are extraordinary soldiers summoned and crafted by the sorcerer using secret methods; they are neither mortal armies nor ordinary ghosts. They are indeed powerful assistants in the sorcerer's rituals, with a wide range of uses:
It can capture ghosts and exorcise evil spirits, overturn altars and temples, and punish evil gods and monsters.

It can treat diseases and relieve ailments: cool the body and reduce fever, relieve pain and calm the nerves, and can even assist in surgery to break up blood stasis and alleviate difficult and painful conditions.

It can attract wealth and harmony: enhance the effectiveness of a monk's rituals, help people attract wealth, and resolve conflicts and grievances.

They can guard the altar and protect the temple, preventing external evils from invading.

It can also... capture souls and spirits, seize the soul of a person!

At first glance, it seems to be an all-powerful "helper".

However, its characteristics are extremely unique: it is rampant and unrestrained, only obeying orders and indiscriminate in its right and wrong! It is righteous when used for good and evil when used for evil, and it is extremely easy to lose control and backfire. Once it is out of control, it will not distinguish between friend and foe, run rampant and harm the innocent, with unimaginable consequences!
Therefore, the orthodox spiritual community keeps this method a closely guarded secret and it is absolutely forbidden to use it lightly!

Upon hearing the advice of the other retainer, Li Gongfeng showed no remorse on his face, but instead revealed a fierce glint in his eyes!
"Enough with the noise! ​​In times of crisis, how can we tolerate such womanly compassion!"

He was now filled with murderous intent and needed to establish his authority, so he couldn't tolerate any questioning.

Immediately, he pointed his fingers like a sword, and a jet-black talisman wrapped with blood streaks shot out, as fast as lightning, instantly striking the forehead of the worshipper who had spoken up to dissuade him!

The worshipper couldn't even let out a scream. His whole body trembled, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly. His soul was directly shattered by the evil talisman!

Immediately, Li Gongfeng rolled up his sleeves, and an invisible force wrapped around the still warm body, throwing it directly onto the center of the altar!

"Pfft!"

The body landed on three feet of scorched earth, and it seemed to have fallen into strong acid, quickly dissolving and turning into a thick pool of blood and flesh offering, emitting a nauseating stench, which provided excellent blood food for summoning the rampaging soldiers!
Li Gongfeng glanced around at the other Gongfengs who had just arrived and witnessed the scene, their faces filled with horror. His voice was icy and chilling:
"Does anyone else have any objections?"

Making an example of someone to deter others has an immediate and effective result!

Li Gongfeng knew that this was a critical moment of life and death for the Liang Prince's Mansion.

Even if they immediately mobilized human troops to besiege Ebotai, it would be too late to stop the enemy's rituals. Only by resorting to such forbidden methods could they have a sliver of hope!
Even if the prince were here, he would absolutely support him in doing this extraordinary thing!
However, the details involved astrology and the core secrets of the royal palace were not convenient to discuss with these ordinary worshippers. He was too lazy to explain, and simply used his absolute authority and the bloody methods he had just used to control his subordinates, silencing them and making them obediently enter the formation to protect the Dharma.

The worshippers were indeed intimidated and dared not utter another word. Suppressing their shock and unease, they quickly entered the designated positions around the altar and poured their magical power into the formation to help maintain the operation of this evil altar.

Seeing that everything was ready, Li Gongfeng no longer hesitated.

He ripped off his topknot, letting his hair fall loose, kicked off his shoes, and stood barefoot in front of the altar. He then dipped his fingers into a mixture of cinnabar and secret medicine, and used it to draw twisted and eerie runes on his face.

Immediately, he stepped in the opposite direction of the Big Dipper, walking in the reversed trajectory of the Seven Stars, each step causing the earth's yin energy to surge!

The corpse-beating whip in his hand, soaked in corpse oil and engraved with soul-controlling runes, swung three times in quick succession, the sound like tearing silk, piercing the eardrums!

At the same time, he chanted incantations, his voice hoarse and filled with malevolence:
"Five rampant soldiers, heed my command!"

"Blood offerings serve as proof, resentment as the driving force."

"Those who do not follow the Way will have their bodies destroyed; those who do not obey the Law will have their spirits extinguished!"

"Hurry, hurry, by the decree of the Northern Yin Mysterious Heaven!"

(End of this chapter)