Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 395 Strategic Expansion
Knowing the heavens and the earth, victory is inexhaustible.

Unless it's an encounter battle, Anbaando always prioritizes intelligence.

With Xu Xuan's command, this war machine of the cultivation world, which was already taking shape, began to be activated.

This battle of annihilation at Taihu Lake is the perfect opportunity to take the first step in Bao'antang's expansion strategy.

Master Mao set off again, dressed in a black Taoist robe with gold thread, wearing a jade Shangqing crown, and holding three thousand silver threads in his hand, exuding an air of nobility.

He traveled to Suzhou posing as a Taoist priest to contact fellow martial artists and gather intelligence.

Although the Taoist priest was always in a subordinate position within Baoan Hall, he was a renowned senior figure, especially among independent cultivators.

He was also a famously wealthy Taoist priest, known for his lavish spending.

Among independent cultivators, those who can enter the Dao are already one in ten thousand, and even after entering the Dao, there are not many who have not severed ties with their former selves.

Master Mao kept Master Xu's advice in mind: problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all.

Spending lavishly on money guarantees success, and the act of calling upon friends and acquaintances truly embodies the spirit of a powerful gathering of followers.

"Fellow comrades, listen to me."

"To enter the Heavenly Gate of the Dao, one needs to possess all three: essence, energy, and spirit, among which essence is particularly important."

In short, if you want a formal position, come find me.

The most suitable candidate is one who is of good character, free from karmic entanglements, and possesses a strong desire to save others.

If you only want benefits, you can also come to me.

We will exchange resources, techniques, rare and precious materials, and guidance that you need in the form of transactions.

The Taoist priest stood on a high platform, and a large crowd of people responded.

Gui Da set off by water to probe the movements of the Taihu Lake demons.

If possible, it would be best to infiltrate the ranks and become an excellent inside agent.

Isn't this the kind of thing used to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune?

And Turtle, unusually, set off without any ulterior motives, even somewhat excited.

Because before the plan even began, it had already cast a divination for Master Mao, who had the lightest karmic burden.

Qian represents Heaven and the ruler; Li represents fire and the people. Heaven and earth are fire, and fire rises and is in harmony with Heaven. This signifies harmony between heaven and earth, mutual support and cooperation, harmonious interpersonal relationships, and a world in harmony.

A rare hexagram of Heavenly Fire and Fellowship!

Gathering a crowd in the suburbs signifies an important undertaking, which is auspicious. It is favorable for wading across rivers and for wise men to consult oracles.

In other words, our Baoan Hall's operation this time will go smoothly.

While divination should not be taken entirely at face value, and one might be misled by powerful figures, the presence of a formidable figure like Xu Daqian provides a solid foundation.

If I perform well this time, I might even gain the favor of Lady White Snake and be given some stardust to repair my banner.

The old tortoise, filled with dreams and desires, set off at lightning speed overnight, covering two hundred miles of water in the blink of an eye.

As soon as I entered Taihu Lake, I felt its vibrant life. It seems that the few demons that were killed by Yu Gongzhen last time were only a small part.

But this is good, as King Xiaoqing has always hoped to reorganize some of the demon races.

Let's see how I, Turtle Boss, steal the spotlight this time!
Yan Chixia is taking extra lessons.

His fighting ability is beyond doubt, and the Shu Mountain swordsmen are naturally the most skilled at killing.

However, they lack tactical skills, teamwork, and even strategic thinking.

The method of fighting by slaying people with sword immortals is still out of step with the mainstream combat style of the future Xianxia world.

Simply put, the move was too clean.

What's even more counterintuitive is that the person giving him lessons was the deputy hall master, Xiao Qing Da Wang.

Xiaoqing may be a bit clumsy on the main road, but she is an absolute genius when it comes to tactics.

Yan Chixia had never met Xiaoqing two years ago, so he was quite accepting of this tutor.

After all, the longevity of demons allows them to easily accumulate knowledge. Besides that...

"I'm going!"

Li Yingqi attempted to sign up for the battle; as a young killing machine who had seen blood, he had a strong desire for combat.

If Xiaoqing could make the decision, she might really take the little girl to the battlefield.

Unfortunately, both of them were suppressed by Xu.

Cultivators cannot be limited to minors. Some immortals and gods are born invincible, and others can take seven steps in all four directions at birth, raise their right hand and chant verses.

In addition, the spiritual power enhances his mental strength, so Xu Xuan never treats young people as young people, and daily training will be arranged for him in the future.

For example, going to some rural area to slay a little devil, or doing some simple foreign exchange with the elders.

However, she still couldn't participate in a battle of this scale.

Only after entering the Dao can one officially join the war missions. It is believed that at that time, Li Yingqi's destiny will be fully activated, and he will make rapid progress in the constant struggle.

"Enter the Tao!"

"I will."

After the little girl received an entry requirement, she stopped making a fuss and began to seriously hone her skills and spirit, practicing swordsmanship diligently.

The natural principles of the Yue Maiden Sword have transformed into a chilling aura of killing intent, its movements filled with boundless malevolence.

This talent for evolving swordsmanship made Xiaoqing and Xu Xuan laugh at the same time.

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious. Let's not even talk about the swordsmanship aptitude of the main and deputy hall masters; thankfully Yan Chixia arrived, otherwise it would have been quite embarrassing.

Yu Yingnan followed along in her practice and seemed unaffected, remaining calm and peaceful.

In reality, he secretly meditated in the middle of the night and swallowed the pills given to him by Master Mao to replenish his physical strength.

She was secretly and fiercely competing with others; she wouldn't entrust her fate to anyone else again.

Yan Renying: So this is what spiritual practice is like.

As a man, I can't fall behind!
The results of the three children's hard work are clearly visible. They are cultivating the basic techniques of Mount Shu and are converting their talents at an astonishing speed.

Xu Xuan was extremely satisfied with what he saw.

Very good, the cause and effect of Mount Shu was not in vain.

Even though we face enemies everywhere at the start, we can still be invincible.

Back on Nanshan Mountain, I started packing my luggage, preparing for my business trip.

He wasn't in a hurry; it seemed that those who died there weren't from respectable families.

In this era, the scions of prominent families and wealthy merchants all had some problems to varying degrees; those like the Three Heroes were the exceptions.

Even though the students of the academy, nurtured by the literary tradition and the spirit of the times, look like decent human beings, there are a few who do terrible things once they leave the academy.

However, the people in Suzhou were urging them very urgently, and had even sent a carriage to pick them up.

The state government especially hopes that Professor Sheng's representative will come as soon as possible to assess the severity of the problem and then go through the process of getting the Ministry of Justice to expedite the process.

After all, the murderer committed another crime last night, this time killing the eldest son of a minor noble family.

A 200-pound fat person, whose weight is so great that even sitting in a sedan chair is difficult, was physically emptied out overnight. It's terrifying.

Even more horrifyingly, his personal bodyguard also met a brutal end, being torn into pieces.

The Imperial Censor in the capital received a report from the local supervisory authorities and was already eager to take action.

The Wu Commandery Prefect, who was under his command, would only say "wait a moment, wait a moment," but that did nothing to help.

The governor is currently dealing with his superiors, while the deputy governor is responsible for suppressing his subordinates; being overwhelmed with problems is an understatement.

They now wish they could dismiss Deng You immediately and replace him with a more capable person.

"Lord Xu and Young Master Xie, please get in the carriage."

(End of this chapter)