Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 216 Xuan Youyi has a plan

A battle of the strong took place outside Tonglu County.

The White Lotus Sect's Great Treasure Dharma King, severely wounded, infiltrated the military camp but was discovered by Commander Zuo.

The two fought a fierce battle outside Tonglu County. At that time, there was lightning and thunder, and their shouts echoed throughout the county.

The sword energy pierced through the Dharma King's defenses amidst the crisscrossing sword energy. Even a powerful cultivator would not fare well if he were to be approached by a martial arts master.

Ultimately, this sorcerer, carrying the white lotus, escaped into the Fuchun River and disappeared without a trace.

This news came as a complete surprise to the cultivation community.

Could it be that the Karmapa has lost his mind?

Severely injured, he still managed to break into a military camp guarded by martial arts experts. It was already a stroke of luck that he managed to escape from the army formation.

So the monks of the Prajna school went to Tonglu in a group, trying to find clues and then kill this sorcerer.

The small county town was bustling with activity at that moment.

Fortunately, they were all righteous people, which indirectly boosted the local GDP, since the masters rarely begged for alms anymore.

The Third Affiliated Hospital also received this rumor, and through its connections in Tonglu, it learned the specific details.

Xu Xuan felt that this matter was not easy to handle.

“Brother Ximen, this is not a bad thing.”

“If monks do not perform acts of conversion, there is no need to be overly vigilant. Providing more expensive vegetarian food to the masters is also a way out.”

"If possible."

They wrote down some methods to make the gold paint on a statue fall off; these masters are all rich.

Moreover, there's certainly no time to worry about such trivial matters during a chase.

For the sake of the people of Tonglu, we hope that Ximen Qingtian can set aside his scholarly airs and do more practical things.

"As a monk, I'm doing this for their own good."

He then disappeared from the Third Affiliated Hospital.

Spring, night, in the thirty-sixth year of Wenhe.

Inside a medical clinic in a narrow alley in the southern part of the city, dedicated to saving lives and bringing peace to the people.

Under the dim light, in the secluded room, the three leaders sat around a long table.

The candlelight flickered, casting shifting shadows on the table, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere.

A huge map of the spirits and monsters in Dongting Lake lay before my eyes, with dense markings planted in various watersheds. Only Qiantang, Yanguan, Fuchun, Tonglu, and Guobei were clean.

"Wow~~~~ So much!"

His aged voice trembled; the Taoist priest truly hadn't expected to face such a situation. "Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot" was an understatement.

Looking at my own withered arms, I might as well knock out a mouthful of teeth from the other person.

The first mission of the Baoan Hall was so brutal that he dared not even think about how domineering the second mission would be.

There was still no fear in Xiaoqing's eyes.

"The quality of soldiers is more important than their quantity; the wisdom of generals is more important than their bravery."

The clear female voice spoke decisively, conveying an indomitable determination to persevere even in the face of dire circumstances.

Seeing this, Master Mao felt secretly ashamed, realizing that his own cultivation was ultimately too low.

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"In my opinion, we should abandon this mission. Keeping Wu County safe is already a great achievement."

The clear female voice spoke with the same decisiveness, while the little monster knew when to back down.

Her wisdom led her to the conclusion that we don't necessarily need to be so brave.

It was truly regrettable that a single reckless remark led Baoantang into such a perilous situation.

Master Mao felt ashamed once again, realizing that his skills were indeed lacking.

Xu Xuan sighed, wondering what kind of nonsense this little monster was learning.

As the last remaining giant, one naturally holds an optimistic view of the future, and the more perilous the situation, the more necessary it is to take action. It's normal to feel frustrated when faced with an insurmountable behemoth, which is why unwavering resolve is so invaluable.

He coughed lightly twice to get attention.

"Everyone knows that I am an aspiring scholar and a compassionate monk."

The other two nodded, their compassion undeniable.

"The crisis Jiangnan is facing now is a demonic threat, the White Lotus, which is indeed a bit of a challenge for Baoan Hall."

"However, those who accomplish great things in ancient times not only possessed extraordinary talent, but also unwavering perseverance. In the past, when Yu the Great was taming the floods, he dug the Dragon Gate and opened up the Yellow River to the sea. Before his work was completed, there were indeed formidable dangers of breaches and collapses. Only by foreseeing the inevitable and remaining undaunted when things came to a head, and by taking careful planning, did he achieve success."

"King Yu has already set an example for us. We've only just begun, how can we give up so easily?"

Xu Xuan spoke passionately under the dim light, and Xiao Qing listened with fervor, even though she didn't know who Da Yu was.

Master Mao then reflected once again on whether his heart was not firm enough, and to what extent Baoan Hall should establish great things.

After singing the main theme, Xu Xuan also brought out some substantial content.

Even though it's early spring, it doesn't stop me from waving a feather fan.

Xuan had a plan called the "fishing in troubled waters" plan.

The chaos in Jiangnan was so subtle that it did not reach the ears of the emperor, nor did it spread to prominent families throughout the country.

Although the water demon now occupies Dongting Lake and spreads throughout Jiangnan, devouring blood and flesh, it has not received the Mandate of Heaven and remains out of the sight of those wise men.

Bai Lian is eyeing them covetously, and it remains to be seen whether they are colluding with them.

Therefore, it's better to give it a push.

By combining the White Lotus Water Demon into one, they can attract the siege of all sides.

"This is brilliant!" Xiaoqing clapped her hands and laughed. She not only understood the strategy of "fishing in troubled waters," but also the concepts of "using someone else's knife to kill," "passing off the fish as the pearl," "taking advantage of someone's misfortune," "stirring up trouble," "deceiving the heavens and crossing the sea," "feigning weakness to lure the enemy into a trap," "drawing firewood from under the cauldron," "creating something out of nothing," and "forming alliances and counter-alliances."

If one were to operate with greater care, there would be even more variations, but unfortunately, I have not studied military strategy for very long and have not yet seen the full potential.

However, once the solution was found, the fighting spirit returned.

They couldn't wait to fight against this overwhelming trend.

She is becoming less and less like a cultivator on the path of a demon immortal, nor like a great demon on the path of a demon saint.

The Taoist priest laughed along with him.

To avoid any tactical blunders, Xu would naturally not and dare not use his secret strategy to show off.

Let's take out the small blackboard and explain it in detail.

"The Great Treasure Dharma King of the White Lotus Sect has appeared. Regardless of his intentions, he has appeared in the Imperial Guard for the sake of the white lotus I fabricated, and even fought with Commander Zuo."

"Naturally, it will arouse astonishment from all sides, prompting them to investigate its deeper meaning."

"The more external forces we bring in, the better for us."

"We will release the information to the public next."

"The Great Treasure Dharma King went to avenge the Black Crocodile. The Dongting demons colluded with the White Lotus Sect to prepare to cause a devastating flood in Jiangnan."

"Use floods to create displaced people, and then the uprising will sweep across thousands of miles around the Dongting Lake system."

"One wants to create a Buddhist kingdom on land, and the other wants to establish a demon kingdom in the water."

This is how you muddy the waters to fish – is this even allowed?

The Taoist priest was stunned; this guess was far too bold.

Are they not afraid of divine retribution for causing such widespread death and destruction?

But the imperial court probably wouldn't believe such baseless speculation.

They still spread rumors in such a crude manner.

"Of course not, but someone on the banks of the Li River heard a bluefish opening its mouth: 'When Dongting Lake rises, the Luo River falls.'"

"Some people have also seen a stone figure emerging from the Yuan River, holding a white lotus in its hands."

(End of this chapter)