Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 551 The Cause and Effect of Chaos

Master, you sent me to the mortal world for trials, and Guanyin Bodhisattva helped me sever my ties to worldly desires.

But how could you possibly imagine what I'm about to do?

She hadn't overcome the tribulation of love, but instead repeatedly encountered a tribulation of killing. This final step was truly difficult.

Thinking about this, I have a new understanding of "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name".

Having finished reflecting on my experience, I bowed deeply.

The patriarch has many incarnations, but she usually worships the Jade Pure Holy Ancestor, Zi Yuan Jun.

The last time I fought the Dragon Subduer, I worshipped the Central Heavenly Brahma Qi Doumu Yuanjun, using this to unleash the Nine Star Array that destroys heaven and earth.

According to the date and time determined in Chinese, one can then pay homage to another incarnation.

The Awakening of Insects (Jingzhe) marks the first rumble of spring thunder, signaling the end of hibernation.

It marks the beginning of the Mao month in the sexagenary cycle; "Mao" means to sprout, signifying the emergence of all things from the earth and representing vitality.

The month of Mao (卯) corresponds to the second month of spring, and its hexagram is Zhen (震), signifying the emergence of all things and the growth of life. A year has twelve months, each corresponding to a hexagram; the month of Mao corresponds to the hexagram Da Zhuang (大壮), which represents thunder over heaven.

As a legitimate Taoist tradition, it is essential to pay attention to the solar terms and the time of day, because acting in accordance with the timing of the heavens can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

So the temple she recently visited was:
Nine Heavens Thunder Ancestor Great Emperor, Great Brahma Primordial Qian Yuan Giant Light Doumu Purple Light Golden Venerable Holy Empress Heavenly Empress Perfect Bright Dao Mother Heavenly Venerable
Just by hearing it, you can tell how terrifying this incarnation is.

The mighty light is subdued by thunder, and all beings endowed with yin and yang are the source of the Old Mother, who can be called the Great Emperor of the Nine Heavens Thunder Ancestor.

Of course, this is not an isolated case; many deities bear the names of Thunder God and Thunder Ancestor, simply because:
Thunder is the decree of Heaven. It holds the power of life and death, and its movements are unfathomable to humankind, as it is carried out by all the gods. Sound is life; all things sprout from the sound of thunder. It is also said that Heaven does not speak, but uses thunder to communicate.

So who wouldn't want such authority that represents the divine power of Heaven?

The Shenxiao Sect, in particular, was the most fanatical, almost opening up the path of thunder within the divine system.

All the great beings in the Divine Karma Chart have offered up the power of thunder, making it a veritable man-made divine power plant.

After Bai Suzhen chose to pay homage, she began preparing the ritual implements. This time, the scene of using spring thunder to exorcise demons might be quite grand.

Xu Xuan, on the other hand, arrived at the mansion of Qingbo Sect.

The prisoners here will be tasked with a very critical mission, and careful communication is needed.

Make the other party understand how honored they are to be able to dedicate themselves to such a great cause as protecting the Qiantang River.

First, Qi Li unfriendly grabbed Hu Qiang and casually tossed him to the ground.

Boom!
Hu Qiang coughed up blood; it was clear that he couldn't withstand the level of friendliness he was being shown.

All his little schemes vanished without a trace, leaving him only to cry out in despair:
"My father is the Golden Cymbal Dharma King, please don't kill me."

At this moment, Hu Qiang showed none of the arrogance of a demon king's son, nor the venom of the centipede itself; only deep fear remained.

Since becoming acquainted with Wang Daoling, it has seen the outside world, and it's so dangerous!

Now they can only hope that the other party will give them a way out.

Xu Xuan didn't continue to torment it, after all, the child still had one last mission in its life to complete.

And this guy is easy to fool.

"Hu Qiang, right? Could you do me a small favor?"

"For example, bring your father to this place on the day of the Awakening of Insects."

Qilicha, who was standing nearby, took out a map and placed it in front of the little centipede demon. There was a blood-red fork on the map.

This is clearly a very dangerous place; there is absolutely no goodwill involved.

The Golden Cymbal Dharma King needs a guide, and no one is more suitable than Hu Qiang.

The father and son demons are now trapped in the White Lotus Spell, making it easier for them to gain trust.

The Great Compassionate Dharma King simply requests that you arrive here on the day of the Awakening of Insects.

Hu Qiang pretended to be shocked and hesitated, then agreed.

This isn't the first time he's betrayed his father. Last time he was used by the Great Compassionate Dharma King, and this time he's being used by someone else—it's the same thing.

The father would probably understand, after all, it had already abandoned him.

My only concern was: "Can you guarantee I won't die?"

The way you're saying this, you're even setting conditions. This is giving you a chance, don't you understand?

Without needing to say much, the Holy Father used a little trick to make him understand what it meant to have no right to bargain.

A moment later, they obeyed the Father's instructions, after all, they had been given another chance.

Hu Qiang was then led out and headed in the direction of his elderly father.

This is where things get more complicated and dangerous.

"Bring Wang Daoling."

Qi Lishi dragged the toad spirit's demonic soul into the study.

The dim candlelight flickered in the room, casting a long, distorted shadow of the person at the head of the table, which, when projected onto the wall, resembled a lurking beast.

Holding a celadon teacup, wisps of tea smoke rise and transform into strange shapes in the light and shadow.

The Father was hidden in the shadows, only his eyes gleaming coldly in the darkness.

He slowly sipped his tea, a faint smile playing on his lips.

A sense of oppression hung in the air, as if time itself had frozen. The shadows beneath our feet seemed to writhe, as if something was awakening.

He put down the teacup, making a slight clinking sound, which startled Wang Daoling.

The pressure from this villain's overwhelming aura is immense.

The demonic soul of the toad spirit in the town trembled and emitted a wisp of soul energy.

After losing the precious raft for salvation, this fellow could no longer rebel against the Holy Father, but the desires in his heart did not diminish.

This is precisely how we can deceive the Great Compassionate Dharma King. Therefore, the current preparations are intended to undermine the opponent's will.

After all, Wang Daoling was a clever demon, and he understood very well that the next instruction was a death sentence.

Therefore, the first instinct of the transformed demon race to resist the bewitching power of the Holy Father is survival. Sure enough, when the mission was given, Wang Daoling did not immediately obey, but his soul trembled violently.

Unless it's a domineering supernatural power like the Finger of No Life, spells still can't make a transformed demon with an extremely strong will to survive seek its own death.

Especially those demons who have also practiced some of the orthodox methods of Taoism.

Since that's the case, the only option is to try talking to him and hope he'll listen.

First they talked about the demon's life, then about their ideals, and finally, they promised to burn more paper money for it in the future.

Unfortunately, this fellow was rather stubborn. Xu felt that he had been a righteous man for too long and had become rusty in some of his methods.

Despite the toad demon's mind being suppressed by the white lotus and the waves of bewitching power washing over it, it managed to hold fast to its mind.

He chanted incantations: "Supreme Lord of the Stars, ever responsive. Exorcise evil and bind demons, protect life and safeguard the body. Wisdom is clear and bright, the mind is at peace. May the three souls be eternal, and the spirit never perish."

Purification Mantra?
The Purifying Heart Mantra is the first of the Eight Divine Mantras. As the name suggests, it is a mantra used by Taoist practitioners in their morning and evening recitations and when learning talismanic arts to purify their body and mind, eliminate distracting thoughts, and calm their minds.

This mantra can bring the mortal mind into stillness and tranquility, allowing one to reflect on the Daoist mind and enter a state of purity and serenity. It also has the effect of protecting the soul and spirit.

It is considered one of the most common practices in Taoism, and every Taoist priest knows it.

Even without comprehending its supernatural powers, simply reciting it can protect one's mind and spirit.

But is that right?
I used my bewitching power from above, and you vixen guarded your mind closely.

Are we sitting in the wrong seats? What are you pretending to be, some righteous person?!
The Father is furious!
Her rusty skills returned to normal in no time. The white lotus spun atop the toad spirit, its magical power invading without harming the demon's soul.

At the same time, it was accompanied by the demonic voice that terrified many demons in the Heavenly Demon Realm.

“The Great Compassionate Dharma King will not let you off the hook, and you cannot let her off the hook either.”

Supreme Star Platform, Responding to Changes, Without Ceasing
"I won't let you get away with this, and you can't let me get away with this either."

Exorcise evil spirits, bind demons, protect life and safeguard the body.
"Why don't we just let her come to me? No matter who dies, someone will be there to accompany you in your soul's demise."

Wisdom and clarity bring peace of mind.
"If we were lucky enough to die, both the Great Compassionate Dharma King and I would have been dead. Then you could say that you lived a demonic life without regrets."

The three souls are eternal, the spirit is never lost.
It seems the opponent's mastery of the Purification Mantra is insufficient; Xu only used 30% of his power to break through the demon's final defense.

The toad demon's soul revealed despair, and the terror in its eyes became sharp blades piercing its heart.

The Tao Te Ching says: "The five colors blind the eye, the five sounds deafen the ear, the five flavors dull the palate, and galloping and hunting drive the mind mad."

It encountered external demons at the foot of the mountain and heavenly demons in Qiantang.

All the past indulgences in wine, women, wealth, anger, greed, hatred, and delusion have been reduced to a single cry: No!!!

A layer of white light enveloped his mind, and he did not seek comfort for himself, but only wished for all beings to be free from suffering.

From then on, the minor boss in the storyline completely fell into the clutches of evil.

Under continuous and benevolent guidance, Wang Daoling finally came to the realization that he should give up everything.

"Kilicha, take it there to await orders."

Qilicha dared not even look at the Buddha now; he was too demonic, too cruel, too terrifying.

It was as if the Lord of the Paranirmitavasavartin Heaven had descended to earth.

The fact that a ghost king from Baodu Mountain like him can live and obey the Demon King is already a blessing from the Western Ghost Emperor.

Finally, we dealt with two rabbits, which turned out to be a bit more troublesome.

Inside the room, two rabbits were staring blankly at several baskets of carrots.

Actually, they would prefer to eat some hay, which is rich in fiber and helps promote intestinal peristalsis in rabbits, preventing constipation and hairballs.

Although the transformation was successful by chance, it still retained many rabbit habits without any guidance.

The lady in white who came these past few days only gave us carrots. Although she looked so gentle and the carrots smelled so good, she had such a strong presence.

They were so powerful that they dared not argue and could only obediently squat there and eat whatever they were given.

This is the situation that Xu Xuan saw.

These two have not committed any acts of killing; they are still in the initial stage of transformation, neither good nor evil.

If you guide it in the right direction, it will be right; if you guide it in the wrong direction, it will be wrong.

With such an ethereal mind, let alone interrogation, one couldn't even speak clearly.

Moreover, they don't look like they have any combat capabilities; sending them to the battlefield would feel like a crime.

It's really hard to know where to start if you want to take advantage of them. Are two freeloaders going to be born in Baoan Hall?
This is ridiculous.

Fine, fine, let's just keep it in the Dugu Garden. It's good that its temperament and intelligence can be taught together.

From then on, everything was arranged.

Meanwhile, the Great Compassionate Dharma King was on his way back to Qiantang.

She traveled through several desolate mountains and wild ridges, and met many demon kings who were quite famous.

In the end, it was found that only the Golden Cymbal Dharma King had the highest quality and the strongest initiative.

Since that's the case, let it develop properly.

After the Awakening of Insects, once you've survived the centipede's ordeal, you can head to Qiantang to stir up trouble; perhaps a demon attack on the city wouldn't be bad either.

Anyway, the Holy Mother will definitely not die, and it doesn't matter how many ordinary people will die.

The Great Compassionate Dharma King had forgotten her plans before arriving in Wu County. At that time, she planned to wait for the Holy Mother to appear on her own initiative within a hundred years.

I've become much more radical without even realizing it.

She has been—contaminated.

Qiantang is a battlefield where cause and effect converge.

Whether you are a deity from the underworld, a great demon from the human world, or an Arhat from the Western Paradise, you cannot escape this calamity.

Now it's a matter of who has the better skills.

　Only two days left! Everyone, hurry up and cast your votes!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)