Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 554 First Meeting

"Therefore, the reason why wise rulers and virtuous generals can move and defeat others and achieve success is because they have prior knowledge. Prior knowledge cannot be obtained from ghosts and gods, cannot be imitated from events, and cannot be verified by measurement. It must be obtained from people who know the enemy's situation."

The little green crayfish is riding on a crayfish, quietly pondering military strategy.

This strategy also achieved great success on the Yangtze River.

The counter-espionage plot, Jiang Gan stealing the letter; the self-inflicted injury ruse, beating Huang Gai—such tactics abound, and they are all interconnected schemes.

Half of the battle in Jiangbei is over; the remaining half depends on the abilities of the Golden Cymbal Dharma King.

Her only worry now is why the signal hasn't come yet.

I hope nothing bad has happened to Xu Xuan.
On the barren mountain.

Xu Xuan looked at the devout Wang Daoling's demon soul and gave it a final bit of encouragement, emanating a warm white light as if he were redeeming the evil in the world.

"In this era of the decline of Tao and the rise of Demons, I cannot allow you to add your own storyline according to your destiny."

Good people should be rewarded, and bad people should be punished.

"The sins you committed before do not allow you to go to your hometown in the vacuum, nor to go to hell to atone for your sins. The best outcome is to return to heaven and earth peacefully."

"So remember my face, remember this place."

"Then bring hatred, fear, and malice to the Great Compassionate Dharma King."

"Go."

Having been knocked off the mountain peak, Wang Daoling, filled with fervor, hatred, joy, and sorrow, headed straight for his target.

Although it didn't know where to find Da Ci, it believed that this young White Lotus Demon would create an opportunity for itself.

He was indeed quite clever. Although Xu Xuan couldn't find where the Great Compassionate Dharma King was, he really had a way to get them together.

At the very moment the operation began.

Three of the white lotuses in the four demon squad withered instantly.

An invisible wave crossed space and reached the heart of the Great Compassionate Dharma King, causing his shock and anger to surge and churn around him.

Sinking into the sea of ​​my heart, a white lotus is slowly rotating. And across the boundless darkness, I can only sense that two lotuses have not dissipated.

One flower is the Golden Cymbal Dharma King, and the other is the King Daoling.

The other three Phoenix Mountain demon clans vanished without a trace, leaving no information behind.

Moreover, the one belonging to Wang Daoling was already unstable and could dissipate at any time.

There was no swift rescue, nor was there any standing still to observe the situation.

Instead, he immediately tried to leave the city and return to the north to temporarily avoid the turmoil, without even taking his servants with him.

All you need to bring is Zhou Qingyun.

The clouds stretched and contracted, and the little girl was already in their hands. Then they headed straight for the city gate.

Steward Zhou was horrified and tried to stop them, but he couldn't catch up with the retreating Dharma King at all and could only stay there and cry.

In the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, Da Ci had already arrived at the city gate, and then frowned.

"The winch at the east gate is broken and under repair?"

The reason given by the city gate guards was quite reasonable, after all, it was an unexpected event.

Da Ci then turned and went to the North Gate, but there was a convoy of government vehicles carrying supplies and documents heading to Suzhou, and the common people were not allowed to approach it.

coincidence?

No, it's human power!
Then something must have happened at the other gates as well, and the obstruction of entry and exit was to be expected.

Could it be that the mysterious force is using Qiantang as a trap and then using Yu Gong as a weapon?
Unable to determine the origin of the enemy, the Dharma King immediately made some very bad assumptions.

Sure enough, after making a few inquiries, I learned that coincidentally, the three gates to the east, south, and north were temporarily closed for only one hour.

Even though the people are complaining, they can only wait here and comfort themselves that at least it's not a lockdown.

Those who couldn't wait would take a detour through the west gate, but the time spent taking a detour through such a large county was far less than waiting in the same place.

This design seems to have been specially prepared for a certain compassionate Dharma King; it remains to be seen whether one dares to proceed.

What a vicious method!

This is Xu Xuan's confidence; he has turned Qiantang into an impregnable fortress.

With the help of Prefect Song and the authority of County Commandant Zhao Hu, it was easy to temporarily paralyze the main access routes to a county town.

If the Great Compassionate Dharma King truly remains inactive, there will be a city-wide joint search by the government to apprehend the fugitives later.

A blatant attempt to alert the enemy, a well-intentioned but ultimately blatant scheme executed with the full force of a single city.

Since that was the case, the Great Compassionate Dharma King went along with the other party's wishes.

Although staying in the city would mean facing official business, the lives of the people of Qiantang could also be used as leverage.

What truly bound her was the Holy Mother hidden in the Qiantang River.

Unable to leave the threat within the city, they walked out of the west gate.

Sure enough, they found Wang Daoling's demonic soul, which was almost dissipating.

When the toad demon saw Da Ci, he smiled from the bottom of his heart, and the burning flames of revenge instantly ignited the last foundation of his power.

Okay, okay, you're finally out. I was so afraid you'd escaped.

"He knows what you're looking for."

After saying this, the lotus flower fell, and his soul vanished.

Xu Xuan didn't give it time for a second sentence, to prevent any unexpected events from happening.

The Great Compassionate Dharma King grasped the last remaining breath; it was a guide, and also an invitation.

Gazing into the distance, my heart is filled with a surging tide.

The surrounding mist erupted with a violent tremor, almost unable to conceal the fluctuations of magical power.

He had completely lost his composure. A rare hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

Now that there is finally news of the Virgin Mary, this should be great news, but why do I feel uneasy?

Looking up at the sky, thick rain clouds obscured the sunlight, plunging the world into darkness, with incessant rumbling thunder.

Just like my current state of mind. I both yearn to see the White Lotus Mother and fear that this is a trap set by hostile forces, and once I step into it, I will be doomed.

It felt as if two forces were pulling at my thoughts. On one side was my faith and loyalty built up over the years, and on the other was my fear and vigilance against the unknown dangers.

Xu Xuan was betting on her piety and longing.

To venture alone to Qiantang and go to such lengths to stir up trouble, one can't possibly be here for tourism.

The Great Compassionate Dharma King's myriad schemes could not withstand the temptation of hope right before his eyes.

In his distress, he happened to see a little girl standing to the side with a terrified look on her face, so he pointed at Zhou Qingyun and asked, "Tell me, should we go or not?"

Being in the thick of things, I know the enemy must have many schemes up their sleeve.

Perhaps it's better to let outsiders make the decision.

This girl is exceptionally talented and blessed by heaven and earth; she may very well choose the best path for herself.

Zhou Qingyun took a deep breath and only said one word: "Go".

She didn't know where to go, but she knew very well that she would die there if she didn't tell anyone, so she made a random choice.

Just then, another burst of lightning tore through the sky, giving the Great Compassionate Dharma King the determination to act.

Okay, let's go then.

After leaving the city, they used their magic to reach the foot of the desolate mountain in no time.

Upon arriving at the foot of the mountain and seeing its appearance, he frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "This mountain is strange. Why are there no insects or beasts in the streams? It's so deserted."

Thus, despite employing numerous wondrous techniques, no danger was detected whatsoever, no powerful being lurking, and no dangerous aura, making the situation even more mysterious.

From afar, a thin mist swirls around the mountains, and the pine breeze whispers through the air.

On the mountaintop sat a scholar dressed in a blue robe and wearing a turban, carrying a zither, burning incense and playing the zither.

The piano music was so-so.

Just as he was wondering, the scholar looked down with a calm expression, as if he didn't see the person in front of him.

The Great Compassionate Dharma King: Is he playing the Empty City Stratagem?
He then led Zhou Qingyun to the mountaintop, seemingly pretending to listen to music with the air of a master, but in reality, he secretly released cloud and mist into the mountain to begin exploring the surroundings.

While showing off his talents, Xu cursed inwardly, "What a despicable Dharma King! He doesn't even believe in my character!"

Then I felt somewhat relieved that I hadn't replaced this mountain with Pure Land Little Western Paradise, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to fool this person at the foot of the mountain.

The Dharma Kings who have survived to this day are all of very high quality.
Even the most beautiful music must eventually come to an end; one can only try another method to find out more about the other party.

Interestingly, this was the first time two equally skilled and cunning villains had come face to face.

At this moment, neither side knows the other's trump card.

Xu Xuan only knew the name of the Great Compassionate Dharma King, but he knew nothing about what kind of magic this demon was good at, whether its true form was human or demon, or what kind of magical treasures it possessed.

At this moment, the Great Compassionate Dharma King was still trying to figure out who Xu Xuan was, let alone who this scholar was.

Just like the plot of "Crossroads", the covert battle in the dark has only just begun.

Xu took the initiative and tentatively said, "You've arrived."

As he spoke, he turned around and saw the little girl next to the enemy.

Zhou Qingyun?
You brought her here? Looks like today is bound to be a bloody battle.

As for the Dharma King, she was the expected middle-aged woman, and I still couldn't sense anything special about her. From her magical power to her soul and physical strength, everything was shrouded in mist.

What an amazing concealment technique! You must know that Xu Xuan's spiritual sense has surpassed that of most powerful experts, yet they still couldn't detect anything amiss.

He must possess some extraordinary item that can conceal his magical power; we must add 1 to our loot later.

While pondering the man's fate, he remained calm and said, "Your Majesty has come a long way and must be tired. Why not have a cup of tea first, and then we can discuss business?" With that, he took out a celadon teapot from the jade pot at his waist, poured out a cup of tea, and the aroma of the tea filled the air, refreshing and delightful.

Seeing this, Da Ci was suspicious and thought to himself:
"This scholar is so composed; could it be that he has victory firmly in his grasp?"

Or is it just stalling for time?

"Does he even know where the Virgin Mary is?"

Seeing the enticing aroma of the tea, he took the teacup and, seemingly drinking it all in one gulp, actually used a trick to clear the tea away.

He then praised, "The tea is fragrant and sweet, and it gives one a refreshing feeling."

Xu Xuan was speechless. He was just as cautious as me. Such a sneaky style would make him hard to kill.

This food is a bit prickly.

Before the scholar could continue his nonsense, Da Ci took the initiative.

Should I call you Hall Master Xu or Instructor Xu?

"I never imagined that the foundation you built in just three years would be related to the Holy Church."

"Who is the guide?"

This question is inappropriate. Theoretically, the guide is the White Lotus Holy Mother, but in reality, it is Zhu Wuyong who sacrifices himself.

On the path of growth, whether it was Qingzhuo Sanren, Lei Huan, or even Li Shaoweng, they all became resources for progress.

Therefore, everyone is my wings.

On the other side is Guangling County.

The Golden Cymbal Dharma King and others were already getting impatient.

Don't be fooled by its current status as a powerful force on the shore, commanding tens of thousands of monsters and running rampant without restraint.

But this place is too close to the Yangtze River, so close that it makes the demon feel uneasy.

(End of this chapter)