Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 405 Blocking Demons and Continuing the Path

Outside Suzhou city, a Taoist priest set up an altar.

The daytime chicken ritual is merely a sorcerer's exorcism ritual and is nothing special.

The original Taoist formations only scratch the surface.

Although the "Book of Gods" is only one-third of the orthodox Taoist tradition, its ideas are quite profound.

Some cultivation concepts that harmonize with the energy of heaven and earth are also well-suited for use in formations. The microcosm of the human body, when magnified into the macrocosm of heaven and earth, has a unique charm.

After observing the White Snake Lady's Nine Star Formation, Master Mao incorporated his insights into his own practice and built his own Seven Star Platform in the suburbs.

If one doesn't possess such profound spiritual attainment, then such a grand display is unnecessary.

It was seven zhang in circumference, with each level three chi high, for a total of nine chi.

Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest—four directions, four shapes, sixty-four hexagrams, each with its own position.

On the high platform stood a Taoist priest dressed in brocade robes, the intricate patterns of which resembled the dazzling clouds in the sky, with a pattern of flying cranes and clouds embroidered on the hem.

Adorned with a jade crown, inlaid with pearls and gemstones that shimmer like stars, and a jade belt cinching her waist, its dragon and phoenix inscriptions subtly revealing the aura of the Three Treasures.

Wearing cloud-patterned brocade boots, the boot surface shimmered and flowed, and with each step, an ethereal aura swirled around her, making her seem otherworldly.

Holding a whisk inlaid with gold and silver, his every move, with his flowing robes, resembled a god of wealth descending to earth, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

"Brother Mao is not what he used to be."

"The demeanor of our predecessors inspires admiration."

"Alas, what a stroke of luck! Brother Dao has cultivated with righteousness for many years and is full of enthusiasm. It is only natural that such a transformation has occurred."

It turned out that there were more than a dozen cultivators of all ages standing below the stage, all of whom were Daoist Master Mao’s friends from when he was still wandering in the mortal world.

This time, we went to Suzhou together to help with some trivial tasks, and we received a lot of benefits and spiritual materials.

Everyone knows that the difference between entering the Heavenly Gate and the Dao is like heaven and earth, but the gap is so huge that it still leaves people with mixed feelings.

Furthermore, all the knowledgeable old cultivators could sense that Master Mao was extraordinary; his wealth far exceeded that of ordinary Taoist practitioners.

The radiant light emanating from the Seven Star Platform, almost blinding Lingjue, is clear proof of this.

Fortunately, the Taoist priest did not forget those who were unwilling to live in the secular world, yet unable to escape it.

After everyone sighed, they each took their place, using their own ingenuity to hold the line.

In an instant, the magic array surged with light, almost connecting with the stars in the sky. Its terrifying power made it difficult for the rogue cultivators to breathe.

It's already this powerful even before it's been unleashed; what kind of great demon will it slay tonight?

"Fellow practitioners, do not panic. Just stay in your positions to protect yourselves. The power of heaven and earth and stars is so rich that it can also cleanse the impurities of the physical body. Do not miss this opportunity."

Seeing the dozen or so cultivators below focusing on their practice and beginning to inhale spiritual energy, Master Mao nodded in satisfaction.

This is both an opportunity to help and a test.

If you face demons with fear but do not retreat, and maintain righteous thoughts, you can join Baoan Hall; this is the true opportunity.

Master Mao was not the idiot Taoist priest that Gui Da described; he had his own judgment.

He then took out the divine sword Chengying and hung it on the altar, beginning to balance his connection with heaven and earth.

A few miles further on, near the lake, a swordsman was meditating behind a reed hut.

Holding the divine sword, exhaling spiritual energy, his aura was extremely calm, and even birds were circling around him.

Why did the swordsman show no fighting spirit? Because Yan Chixia had only used one sword strike today.

His momentum has been built up.

A few miles further on is Taihu Lake.

Hundreds of demons stood menacingly on the water's surface, with Little Green King at the very front and Turtle King half a body length behind.

Although the reorganization appears to be complete, the two forces could clash at any moment.

The old fish demon, who held some position among the demons, spoke up:
"King Benbo, if you cannot take the True Spirit Jade Token, we will kill you whether we like it or not."

Xiao Qing completely ignored the hostility behind her and continued to pose on the waves with her hands behind her back. However, the old fish demon's words did have an effect, as he gave Turtle Big a fierce look.

If you use this name, what should I use?
Turtle was a little flustered; this was just a habit he was used to.

Then, looking fierce, he said to those behind him:

"With my king personally present, the mere Golden Dragon King is utterly no match for him."

"All you need to do is wait here, hmph!"

In reality, Turtle trusts the Great Demon King Xu in the city, and it firmly believes that no demon can escape unscathed from the hands of a serious Great Demon King.

Just then, Xiaoqing looked up and looked to the east.

"coming!"

The golden centipede, riding the eerie wind, flew crookedly out of Suzhou City.

Its true form, tens of feet tall, carried an overwhelming demonic aura and lay across the sky, its ferocious and savage presence pressing down on the hearts of all living beings.

Qixingtai, which is closest to Suzhou City, was the first to be hit by this impact.

The cultivators surrounding the area, struck by the demonic aura, felt as if struck by lightning. Through their spiritual senses, they saw a pair of blood-red compound eyes hanging high in the sky, exuding the aura of a predator.

They trembled from body to soul, and even felt despair.

Some cultivators unconsciously groaned. What we need to stop is this kind of demon?
Deng You, who appears as weak as a little demon in front of Xu Xuan, would be a powerful demon king capable of intimidating a region in the outside world.

The cultivators underground looked up at the monsters leaping in the sky like dragons, feeling as powerless as dust.

Even ants cherish their lives, yet we cultivate for decades only to die for a few fleeting opportunities?

Enter the Tao, enter the Tao, the Tao lies ahead. Follow the natural order to become human, go against the flow to become an immortal.

Upon questioning their true nature, they ultimately lacked the resolve to abandon everything for the sake of the path.

"Brother Dao, we lack the resolve."

Three people stepped forward, bowed deeply to Master Mao, and then left, vowing never to set foot in Jiangnan again.

The remaining few were also struggling, their desire to survive and their pursuit of enlightenment ultimately driven by their unwillingness to give up.

At this point, no one left.

Master Mao did not blame the three men; when he was in Guobei, he simply had no other choice.

However, the tasks that Baoan Hall will have to accomplish will be hundreds of times more difficult and dangerous than they are now, so we must consider this carefully.

Whether quitting at this time is a blessing or a curse, who knows? I might even be the first to die.

Thinking of this, he threw three packages and chased after her; this was a farewell gift.

Then, taking a deep breath, I set off!
The illusory and formless sword body of Chengying combines with the power of the stars to balance the principles of heaven and earth and the universe.

The demonic eye had already seen through the plague emanating from the golden centipede's body.

Injuries to the skin, flesh, and bones are all consequences, while illnesses caused by the seven emotions are the cause.

Living beings have seven emotions: joy, anger, worry, thought, grief, fear, and shock.

Excessive anger leads to stagnation of liver qi.

Excessive fear can damage the kidney's vital energy.

Overwhelmed by fear, he lost his composure.

With the help of the altar, the Taoist priest saw the three plagues afflicting the Golden Dragon King.

It seems that Young Master Xu was indeed ruthless in his actions within the city; this villain is now terminally ill.

In this way, the power of the stars can be used to help the other party eradicate the disease.

The most basic job of Baoan Hall is to treat illnesses. Let's see how good my skills with knives and axes are!
With a raised hand, a thunderous sound rang out from his palm, causing the Cheng Ying Divine Sword to tremble. Sensing the timing of the heavens, it emitted a terrifying divine light that shot straight into the demon clouds.

what! ! !
The golden dragon lost its balance and almost fell off the cloud. It felt as if an invisible force was cleaving its liver, and the pain was so intense that it saw stars and felt like its nose was on fire. It cried out in pain repeatedly.

(End of this chapter)