Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 543 All in Action

To avoid being bogged down in the war, it is necessary to take the initiative to eliminate any possible obstacles.

The main base cannot be thrown into chaos; so many heroes have fallen because of fires in their own backyard and the opening of a second front.

Xu Xuan also did not want to fight a battle to defend Qiantang.

This composure impressed Zhuge Yu greatly; young yet not arrogant, as steady as Mount Tai.

No wonder he was able to build such a large force at such a young age. In comparison, when I was his age, I was doing nothing but fighting and vying for power, which was really embarrassing to watch.

The second thing is to prepare for war.

This epic quest, which has been going on for almost three years, has finally reached its second half. Both sides have almost revealed their cards, and a bloody showdown could happen at any moment.

After the Awakening of Insects, all the resources of Baoan Temple will be devoted to this project, and various means will be used to mobilize Jinshan Temple, Pure Land Buddhism, and some official forces.

The monk Guangliang of Jinshan Temple is easy to fool. Although his golden body was broken by the Blood Demon and has not been repaired to this day, his righteous heart is beyond question.

The ultimate weapon is the monk Qingyou.

If a targeted drop is carried out during a critical moment in the war, it might directly change the course of the battle.

This is a double-edged sword that needs to be handled with care, as the blood feud between the two sides is quite complicated.

Xu Xuan can forgive Jianglong, but whether Jianglong can accept the new Buddhism is another matter.

There's no need to elaborate on the Pure Land School. As the second in line to succeed the abbot, Fahai has access to an ever-increasing number of resources.

Furthermore, they can use their sect's reputation to make contact with the righteous alliance.

For example, throwing a white lotus into Dongting Lake, it is said that outsiders still believe that the Karmapa is still in hiding, ready to carry out a big conspiracy at any time.

This is a perfect opportunity to use this alias.

Let Dao Yi the monk do something worthwhile, instead of wandering around shouting slogans all day.

Do you understand how to play this Righteous Alliance?
As for the other reinforcements, I wonder if there are any good ghost kings in the Sixth Prison who are inclined towards Buddhism. I'll find an opportunity to go down and hunt again.

Of course, it would be best to change to a different hell. We can't just exploit one sheep to the point of exhaustion; we need to focus on sustainable development.

Then we'll have Qi Lishi and Qi Licha act as guides, showing the other brothers the way so they can get a government job and settle down.

Xu Shanren Xuan's arrangements for the underworld were very humane.

These are the general plans; the specific layout is still being planned.

Many details are still pending, including troop strength and logistics, which are a whole host of issues.

Fortunately, there are professional oxen and horses available.

"This war could be very brutal, so I hope everyone is prepared."

After the meeting, Zhuge Yu was kept behind.

The Father wanted him to feel the organization's care and its determination to give him more responsibilities.

"This Jingzhe operation was not very difficult; it was essentially a joint exercise involving various departments."

"From independent cultivators to demon legions, and all the experts will make a move."

"Strive to clear out Wu County within a day."

"At that time, we will set up a spell to let you see the power of the Baoan Hall itself, as well as the way cultivators fight each other."

Zhuge Yu was somewhat moved; his consideration was truly thorough.

He immediately declared that he not only possessed the spirit of the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains, but also the determination of Zhuge Liang to devote himself to the cause.

Xu Xuan said that since you think so, then a stack of documents half a person's height was piled up.

"It seems that Mr. Zhuge wrote a military treatise before. In that case, I would like to ask you to help me improve it."

"Troop strength data, key generals, areas under their control, and intelligence on allies."

"And the hydrological and topographical maps from Yangzhou to Jingzhou, as well as all the classic texts and articles related to Dongting Lake, are all here."

Mr. Zhuge felt a sudden darkness before his eyes.

No, what is this?

Shouldn't a newcomer like me start with small projects and work through the initial stages before tackling major events that could determine the fate of Jiangnan?

"I believe you."

One sentence brought tears to my eyes.

In fact, the strategic direction has already been set; it's just a matter of filling in the content and checking for omissions and gaps. Finally, other experts will be invited to revise it.

The Father was both emotional and rational.

Zhuge Yu had written military treatises before, but they were basically theoretical and he was not even as good as Xiao Qing in terms of experience in large-scale battles.

Even if someone is talented, they cannot entrust the lives of so many soldiers to him right away.

When discussing military affairs, Zhao Kuo, a figure considered invincible, was cited as an example.

Ma Fuko is often used as a negative example, but his performance in the war was commendable and his level was quite good.

After replacing Lian Po, he completely changed the rules and replaced the military officers.

The army was starving, so Zhao Kuo led his elite troops into battle.

To say he was both wise and brave would be an exaggeration, but he certainly had the ability to lead an army. He was also capable of leading from the front, and his battle record wasn't bad.

Unfortunately, he encountered a renowned general and was utterly defeated, dying in battle at Changping.

Ultimately, Bai Qi's reputation was ruined by defying public opinion and carrying out the unprecedented massacre of 400,000 surrendered soldiers, a feat rarely seen in Chinese history.

The blood flowed with a gurgling sound, and the water in Yanggu Valley turned into cinnabar, which is still known as Danshui (Cinnabar Water) to this day.

With the fall of the Zhao state, Zhao Kuo, as a key figure in the destruction, was naturally branded with shame.

That's how war is; average strength isn't everything, you have to see if the enemy is stronger.

Zhuge Wolong is not Zhuge Liang. One was invited out of his thatched cottage, and the other was invited out of prison. We must face the difference.

Besides being suppressed, another reason why the old man didn't make it big when he was young was that he wasn't particularly outstanding.

Such a person would not dare to be immediately appointed as a military advisor.

His greatest strengths are his knowledge base and his ability to refine plans; he is best suited to be a staff member for now.

When it came to truly seeking advice on how to conduct large-scale warfare, Xu Xuan had already identified his target.

This is also one of the Father's key tasks this year: trying to invite a real bigwig to be a military advisor.

Even if you can't achieve your original goals, you should still try to build a closer relationship and avoid easily falling out with your partner.

After all, this big shot had personally gone to the battlefield in his youth and had commanded large-scale wars. Although he was not as good as Xie Yu's grandfather, he was still a first-class commander in the world and had a good reputation in the Northern Territory.

In terms of combat power, they can dominate Jiangnan and suppress most demons and monsters.

It's just too difficult, almost harder than turning the Jin emperor against his will.

Among these, the issue of the Father's identity is the biggest obstacle.

Moreover, we've already tricked Yu Gong once in Jianye, so cooperating with him again would be troublesome.

Zhuge Yu was unaware of the complexities in someone's mind and was still basking in the happiness of being trusted.

Thinking about how he wasted his life, when will he be able to have such great authority and participate in such important matters?

In an instant, a feeling of "a scholar would die for one who understands him" welled up within me.

"I will certainly do my best to complete it, please rest assured, Master Xu."

Master Xu thoughtfully gifted a bottle of pills to strengthen the body's foundation and prevent the health risks associated with staying up late.

It's unclear whether this move is intended to encourage overtime or to show care for employees.

From the outside world, Phoenix Mountain...

The night was as dark as ink, with dark clouds obscuring the moon. A chilling wind swept through the mountains and forests, swirling up leaves from the trees.

The deafening roar of the Golden Cymbal Dharma King echoed through the valley.

It is truly suffering and wronged today.

By order of the ancestor, it has been entrenched in the spirit realm of Phoenix Mountain for hundreds of years, eroding auspicious energy and releasing the power of earthly evil to disrupt the human world.

Being a mountain bandit feels really good. I pretend to be a Taoist priest, spout Buddhist verses, and live a life of lawlessness.

Unfortunately, today my own idiot son brought home a jinx.

That's just a toad spirit, yet he talks big, calling himself "Timely Rain of Maoshan."

If it weren't for the fact that it brought a human blood offering as a gift, it would have been driven away long ago.

But the problem lies with the gift.

The mighty demon king was slapped by food, which directly broke through its demon body's defenses.

In an instant, the clouds and mist dispersed, enveloping Phoenix Mountain and isolating it from the outside world.

The Great Compassionate Dharma King immediately revealed his demonic side, and the violent aura startled the Golden Cymbal Dharma King.

However, at this point it had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem, and only thought that its enemies had come looking for it.

More importantly, it has a magic weapon.

He pulled out a pair of huge gold cymbals, their surfaces gleaming with a dazzling golden light, as if they could tear the heavens and the earth apart.

It is well known that these magical artifacts possess immense power.

This item possesses both sealing and suppressing power, making it extremely powerful.

It can also unleash powerful sonic attacks and enhance magical power.

It was obtained by chance, so it adopted the name of a magical treasure as its title.

The demon king, wielding a golden cymbal, roared with laughter, "You nameless demon, today I will show you the divine power of my golden cymbal!"

Then he was betrayed.

A white lotus flower appeared on the forehead of the foolish son, and his mind was involuntarily distracted.

No wonder the White Lotus Sect is so hated. The cultivators of the Divine Soul Path are already disgusting for their illusionary techniques and mind-controlling fighting style, but these demons have no moral bottom line.

What followed was a brutal battle.

Boom!

The rocks were broken.

The Golden Cymbal Dharma King transformed into the centipede demon and coiled on the mountaintop. His body was as large as a mountain, with a thousand legs like knives, gleaming with a chilling light.

Its eyes were bloodshot, and it spewed poisonous mist from its mouth, roaring:
"You sorcerer, I have a powerful background!"

"If we give up now, there's still more to go."

The Great Compassionate Dharma King stood in mid-air, wearing a white robe, his face as calm as still water.

"You wicked creature, you are so stubborn and unrepentant. Today I will show you what true emptiness and tranquility are."

The centipede demon was speechless. How come all those sweet words from this domineering demon king had no effect?

Are we supposed to reveal the ancestor's name?

But this is the White Lotus Sect, they're all lunatics, exposing them might backfire.

Left with no other choice, it roared and spewed out a cloud of poisonous mist as its thousand legs moved in unison.

Wherever the fog passed, vegetation withered and rocks crumbled.

Then he turned around and was about to burrow into the ground and run away. His son and the Phoenix Mountain spirit world were not as important as his own life.

Unfortunately, the Great Compassionate Dharma King lightly waved his sleeve, and a white light, like a rainbow, dispelled all the poisonous fog.

He chanted incantations, and a white lotus bloomed beneath his feet, radiating light and directly gazing upon the land within a radius of dozens of miles.

The centipede demon, increasingly agitated by its failed attempt to burrow into the ground, suddenly swelled up in a final desperate attempt.

But a spotless white finger reached out, shattering all the armor and piercing right into flesh.

In a daze, he had five hundred years of cultivation, as well as half of his essence, blood and soul, drained away.

The white lotus runes suddenly tightened, and the centipede demon's body was compressed smaller and smaller until it finally turned into a small centipede and fell into the palm of the hand.

Da Ci looked down at the centipede demon in his palm and said calmly, "Consider yourself lucky."

In the past, they would have simply drained the centipede demon dry, but this time they couldn't use the sect's manpower, which gave the centipede demon a chance to survive.

Then, looking down at the foot of the mountain, two silly rabbits were standing there trembling.

Although it's foolish, it shouldn't be wasted, so I'll keep it in my grasp as well.

Then the clouds that had sealed off Phoenix Mountain withdrew, revealing her to be just an ordinary woman once again.

Turning around, they rode away on the clouds, leaving behind only a clear night sky and the fragrance of flowers covering the mountains.

We currently have two centipede demons, one toad demon, and two rabbits.

It's about time to test how deep the water of the Qiantang River is.

(End of this chapter)