Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 595 The Grand Snake Hunt

Ji Rui is trying to resist Master Xu's plan, not because he is bold, but because it would be inappropriate for the matter to get out.

"How about I charge in with my two good brothers and be the first to cut down that demon?"

"It is truly shameful for a grown man to act like such a child."

Zao and Ning Caichen both said no, they could handle the fighting.

"Brother Hanqing is quick-witted and is best suited for this task."

"Brother Hanqing understands a woman's heart best; now is the time to prove it."

The two good brothers kept teasing Ji Rui, making him feel embarrassed and annoyed.

He understands a daughter's heart, that's true, but it's not a "daughter's" heart! You bastards, we agreed to advance and retreat together, how could you abandon me so easily?!
They could only look at Master Xu with hopeful eyes, but unfortunately, Master Xu's heart was truly cold.

"Among our group, only your fortune is undergoing a transformation, returning to chaos, beyond the distinction of yin and yang, good and evil. Only in this way can you deceive any potential dark forces."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense."

"They're all trying to solve the people's problems, so why are they being picky?"

"Not enlightened enough, go back and continue copying the book."

Instead of receiving comfort, I was given an assignment.

The butterfly landed on Ji Rui's shoulder with an irresistible force. In a flash of inspiration, a twelve-year-old girl appeared on the spot.

The girl wore a jade headband adorned with eight treasures and dangling pearls, a red and yellow ramie jacket, and a green satin cloak with a checkered collar. She wore a bright red silk skirt with floral patterns around her waist, light red ramie shoes with toad-shaped hems, and gold-embroidered knee-length trousers.

Mr. Li was stunned; the resemblance was uncanny. From head to toe, they were practically identical.

Young Master Xu really does possess magic; he's a true immortal!

Xu Xuan was somewhat smug. This was no ordinary illusion; it was a combination of many heretical and orthodox methods, refined through practice.

Even ordinary cultivators of the same realm cannot see through it, so a mere snake demon, or the mastermind behind it, is also highly unlikely to be able to see through it.

The problem is that this 'Li Ji' doesn't have that heroic spirit in his eyes; instead, he looks mostly ashamed and annoyed.

They dared not say or do anything that might invite ridicule.

Even so, Zao Tongxue and Ning Caichen had already turned their backs, their shoulders shaking.

What are you two laughing at!

As soon as the crisp sound came out, Ji Rui sensed something was wrong. Sure enough, his two good brothers convulsed as if struck by lightning.

"No, no... haha, I wasn't laughing~~~"

"Me too... hahahaha, I didn't laugh."

Li Ji was desperate about this dark world. He wanted to turn evil, defy the heavens, and kill all those who knew the truth.

At this moment, the talisman made from the little girl's hair was also placed on him.

At this moment, there are two Li Jis in the world.

The Three Wonders are still figuring out illusions.

On the other side, Xu Xuan was still coldly pushing forward with the plan, asking, "How did your county handle the offerings before? Were they tied up or bound? Steamed or chopped up?"

Mr. Li was shocked and said that it was impossible for such a horrific thing to be done.

We are all
Oh, I see. Young Master Xu is not without temper when it comes to the people of Jianle.

Before his daughter was chosen, Li's father was just one of the onlookers. Only when he put himself in his daughter's shoes did he realize how much he felt for her.

Somewhat pained, he said, "It's contained in a red lacquered plate. Place it on the table, and then have two young men carry the table to the shaman."

After that, Zao and Ning Caichen lifted the table and walked towards the trap, with Li's father following behind, crying his eyes out.

Finally, the alchemical plate was placed at the place where the shaman performed the sacrificial rites.

The sacrificial offerings of pigs, sheep, and wine were laid out, with 'Li Ji' placed at the head of the table.

The offering table was arranged with incense, flowers, and candles in a proper manner, with a golden plaque on the front that read "Yongling Snake God".

These were all the shaman's belongings from the past, which Xu Xuan took out and reused; even the incense was of the highest quality.

Logically, at this time, a shaman should appear to perform prayers, take herbs, kowtow, perform rituals, and so on to communicate with the spirits.

Xu Xuan, on the other hand, didn't need so many tricks; he simply placed three incense sticks into the incense burner.

Wizards burn incense to communicate with spirits; someone's incense represents...
The Father's causal smoke flew with the wind all the way to the depths of the jungle, and the half-dead snake instantly opened its eyes, which were covered with blood vessels.

It's so irresistible, the smell is amazing.

The snake flicked its tongue several times and also smelled the girl's scent.

I don't know why, but it can distinguish whether a girl is from out of town or local, and even her age.

As long as humans dare to fool it, it can act recklessly.

But why does it smell so good this time?
His desires were ignited; he felt he might as well die if he didn't get to eat a girl.

Despite being half-dead, his body uncontrollably whipped up a gust of demonic wind and flew towards Jiang Le County.

Outside the county town, the constables squatting in a corner were unaware of the progress of the demon-slaying operation.

All that could be vaguely seen was Young Master Xu and several students talking in the firelight in front of the trap.

"Why is this young master from out of town so fearless? He's so fair-skinned and delicate, yet he dares to provoke a snake demon?" Clearly, he harbored considerable resentment and a touch of jealousy towards Xu Xuan, who had led them into danger.

The young constable didn't believe in any rumors circulating in the streets.

It doesn't even have a fist the size of a sandbag; it would probably be so scared of a snake demon that it would wet itself in fear.

The older constable pulled the young man aside and whispered:

"What do you know? Their gangster nickname is Iron Palm Suppressing Qiantang."

"Remember, there are no wrong nicknames, only wrong names."

"Think about what kind of place Qiantang is. It's the most prosperous place in Wu County. It's a county town, but it's much bigger than our Jiang Le County."

"How could someone who could roam Jiangnan with such an arrogant bandit reputation not have real skills?" "Those hands look ordinary, but in fact they have been trained to the point of returning to simplicity. They can split stone tablets and shatter rocks as easily as if they were nothing, and the force released from their palms is as powerful as thunder!"

The constables were first surprised, then puzzled. "You're all constables, how do you know so much?"
“My cousin’s distant cousin works as a night watchman in Qiantang and has personally witnessed Young Master Xu exorcising demons.”

After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that there was such a connection.

Some people also want to know what the purpose of the stone tablet that Master Xu used to exorcise demons is. Why is it standing there? Could it be a magical artifact from a story?

The old constable was caught off guard; the magical treasures in the stories were all divine swords or gourds, how would I know about this stone tablet?

The young constable, who had spoken recklessly earlier, suddenly panicked. He remembered that martial arts masters were all people with keen hearing and eyesight, able to hear sounds from dozens of feet away. So what about me?
But then, the somewhat blurry figure of Young Master Xu turned to the side, as if he really was looking over.

"Focus on eliminating the demon, don't overthink it."

Transmitting sound?!
The young constable almost collapsed to the ground, but he calmed down. The important figure hadn't paid attention to his words and had even displayed some skill.

Indeed, the nickname is correct. From now on, I will be Young Master Xu's most loyal supporter.

Xu Xuan didn't continue to scare people; he just wanted to reassure the constables.

Just then, the wind picked up.

All that could be heard was the howling wind, which made the old constable tremble and say, "The demon is coming!"

He seemed ready to drop everything and run away, completely lacking the demeanor he had when he was lecturing people.

Instead, the young constable who had been communicating telepathically blocked the other party's retreat.

"Young Master Xu is a master, don't panic."

The wonder of the transformation of people's hearts is beyond words.

The wind grew stronger, a wind that could topple trees and destroy forests, causing wolves and tigers to tremble, and stir up rivers and seas, making even ghosts and gods grieve. All the houses in the village were locked up, and the children of the whole village hid their heads.

Xu Xuan and the Three Wonders had already seen the snake demon itself, so they were not flustered and just waited quietly.

A moment later, two lights appeared faintly in mid-air, their bright eyes standing out clearly in the night sky.

The constables below were stunned; this was the first time they had ever seen the demon in its true form.

Its form appeared and disappeared amidst the dark clouds, about seventeen or eighteen zhang long, spanning north and south. It was over ten wei in circumference, its sides obscured. Beneath the ground, it resembled a brocade blanket; in the air, it was mistaken for a rainbow.

Upon seeing the true form today, some people immediately fainted. Others, overwhelmed by the shock, were pulled back to their senses by the talisman on their chests.

A sudden, eerie wind arose in the sky, and dark clouds rolled in, obscuring half of the starry sky.

The giant yellow-scaled serpent, several dozen feet long, seemed to have lost its senses. It poked its head out from the clouds, its eyes bloodshot and its fangs menacing. Without regard for size or distance, it bit down on 'Li Ji'.

A fishy smell assaulted my senses, rushing straight towards the ground.

He opened his mouth wide, encompassing Erqi and Xu Xuan, as if he intended to devour his entire meal.

Then it felt a scorching heat that terrified its soul.

On the desolate outskirts of the county, a cool breeze rustled through the grass and trees.

A powerful aura exploded from the ground, sweeping across the surrounding areas like a torrent.

Azure energy soared into the sky, and the raging, righteous energy directly dispersed the surrounding demonic clouds, revealing itself amidst the starry sky.

"Death to the evildoer!"

Zao's face was flushed red, almost as if it were about to bleed, and his muscles bulged so much that his clothes were stretched taut.

His movements were as swift as lightning, heading straight for the ancient stone tablet standing to the side. To the astonishment of the constables in the distance, he stretched out his arms and lifted the heavy stone tablet with his bare hands.

With a single step, the ground shattered, sending earth and rocks flying. He leaped into the air, carrying the massive stone tablet, aiming directly at the snake demon's head.

With a sharp shout, he suddenly exerted force with both arms, and the stone tablet smashed towards the snake demon's head like a meteorite.

This move is called "Splitting Mount Hua with Force," an alternative use of the Zhanlu Sword before it was invented.

Zhanlu Sword: ?

Yellow-scaled snake:?
He roared and tried to dodge, but the stone tablet came too fast and hit him squarely on the head.

With a deafening roar, the massive body was slammed down and crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

The ground trembled, grass and trees flew everywhere, and the snake demon let out a shrill roar as its yellow scales shattered and blood splattered.

It turned out that the area below was a trap dug by the people of Bai Ri Jiang Le, filled with sharp and tough bamboo spears.

In pain, the snake demon broke free of the sharp weapons embedded in its flesh and blood, attempting to ride the demonic wind and fly away once more.

Unfortunately, Ning Caichen played a string on his zither, causing it to vibrate in the dark. The snake demon, driven by its seven emotions and six desires, was filled with shock and anger, and without any demonic energy to protect it, it was instantly caught in a trap.

Whenever it exerts its power, its heartstrings are tugged, preventing it from gathering demonic clouds. Instead, it rolls around in the pit, causing the earth to tremble continuously.

Occasionally, a successful gathering would occur, only to be violently smashed down by Zao, who was waiting at the edge of the pit.

Although Zhanlu has not yet been born, its enhancement to righteous energy is still considerable, and it can easily penetrate into the flesh and blood of demons.

The snake demon struggled to raise its head, its eyes filled with resentment and fear.

The constables on the periphery were also stunned; it turned out this was a master.

They don't even need to lift a finger; the students alone can vanquish demons. We mere mortals are too short-sighted.

At that moment, a signal came from afar, and everyone excitedly rushed forward.

Great! Subduing demons is great! We deserve a share of the credit for it too!

They ran with a roar, each one trying to outrun the last, afraid of being left behind if they were too slow.

Upon reaching the edge of the pit, they plunged their weapons deep into the flesh, while a group of strong men held the ropes that were being dragged behind them.

It was only at this point that everyone realized how terrifying the half-dead snake demon was; even a dozen strong men couldn't budge a single rope.

Nearly a hundred people were dragged around by the snake demon, suffering broken bones and constant groans.

However, in this tug-of-war, the Yellow-Scaled Serpent's strength was being exhausted.

Xu Xuan stood there motionless until a golden light flew from Li Ji's house, at which point he took the Galaxy Sword and disappeared from the spot.

(End of this chapter)