Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 612 The Spirit of Overlord
At the gates of hell, a surge of yin energy erupts!
The pitch-black aura of the underworld burst forth like a flood from a burst dam, gushing out from the cracks in the door. Wherever it passed, vegetation withered, earth and stones turned to ash, and even the wind was tainted with mournful howls.

At almost the same time, the Father also made a decision: to charge in again and again.

There are too many things to consider when fighting in the mortal realm; if you damage the flowers and plants, they really need to be repaired.

The underworld is simple, whatever.

At his command, the three monsters roared and charged in, showing no fear whatsoever.

Seeing the three figures rushing towards the Gate of Hell without hesitation, Xiahou Jianke was first stunned, then moved, and tears welled up in his tiger eyes.

Mr. Xu's courage was beyond measure; he showed no fear even when facing death.

His three students were equally courageous, each risking their lives in the face of human crisis.

What noble sentiments, what courage, what righteousness!

This scene is truly tragic and magnificent.

His eyes blazed with fighting spirit, and with a tremor of his sword, a torrential rain of sword energy erupted!

"They're just ghosts and monsters; it's not like we haven't killed them before."

"Damn it, even scholars dare to venture into the underworld, what am I afraid of!"

"kill!!!"

After being moved by his own actions, Xiahou Jianke rushed in. Whether his worldview would be shattered again after he got there was anyone to know.

After setting up a protective barrier around himself, Xu Xuan also stepped into the Gates of Hell.

The reason it appeared a few steps late was because the gates of hell were resisting it.

Countless pale ghostly hands reached out from the crack in the door, and the laws of the underworld transformed into chains that bound them together, seemingly trying to prevent this scourge from entering the underworld.

Xu Xuan chanted a Buddhist mantra, and Sanskrit characters on his body suddenly shone brightly. He used his Vajra power to hold the door shut.

"boom--!!!"

The chains snapped, and the demonic hand vanished into thin air!
He stepped inside and whispered, "The underworld, I've arrived."

The familiar atmosphere, the familiar feeling, the familiar rules—coming here feels like coming home.

At the same time, the most conspicuous target was locked in immediately.

The villainous boss, wielding the weapon of slaying evil spirits, was dressed in a very retro style, and with black dragon energy surrounding him, his true identity was immediately revealed.

"You dare to steal my sword?!"

The Ghost King standing in the center of the training ground was none other than King Helü of Wu.

This twenty-fourth ruler of the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period can be described as a contradictory combination of a powerful and tyrannical ruler.

A wise and virtuous ruler can attract talented people from all over the world. He appointed Wu Zixu of Chu as prime minister and Sun Wu of Qi as general.

With five victories in five battles, Wu finally captured Ying, the capital of Chu, forcing King Zhao of Chu to flee. The Battle of Baiju shocked the feudal lords, made Wu a powerful force in China, and brought Helü's hegemony to its peak.

During the reign of a tyrannical ruler, he listened to slander, indulged in extravagance and debauchery, and used the "Dancing Cranes" in Wu City to lure people into being buried with their daughters.

During the Battle of Zuili, Helü's big toe was severed by Ling Gu Fu, a minister of Yue. The army retreated seven li, and Helü died from his wounds at Xing.

This guy was indeed formidable when he was powerful; Wu Zixu, a powerful figure who appeared several times, is another example.

Sun Tzu is a legendary figure revered as the "Sage of War" and the "Teacher of Military Strategists for All Ages."

The *Wei Liao Zi* states: Who was it that could command an army of 100,000 and be unmatched in the world? It was Duke Huan. Who was it that could command an army of 70,000 and be unmatched in the world? It was Wu Qi. Who was it that could command an army of 30,000 and be unmatched in the world? It was Wu Zi.

No matter how much the Ten Sages of the Martial Temple were edited or abridged in later generations, no one dared to mention this person.

The fact that Helü was able to gather two advisors, Wu Zixu and Sun Tzu, shows that his personal fortune and charisma were at their peak at that time.

Even in death, they still managed to create such a huge spectacle.

Xu Xuan still admired him, after all, not all kings could adapt to such rules when they came to the underworld.

But such people are the most dangerous. Because the desires of a king are like an abyss, capable of swallowing everything.

Why would someone use Shengxie to locate the human world? It can't just be to go to Tiger Hill to offer incense to themselves, can it?

For the sake of the safety of the human world, the Holy Father decided to kill this King of Wu in the underworld.

Helü was in a very bad mood.

Your sword?
Is everyone in the world so reasonable these days?

Even by his own standards, this level of shamelessness was quite rare, almost on par with the moral standards of the ruler of the State of Yu.

The world is corrupt. It is time for me, the king, to restore order!
The Father's appearance and speech already instilled a heavy sense of mission in the former kings.

The direct use of the name "Helü" is also quite poignant. This is the posthumous title of Prince Guang, which means "to close the gate."

A posthumous title is an evaluative title bestowed upon deceased emperors, ministers, nobles, and other distinguished figures in ancient times, based on their life's achievements, merits, and conduct.

If the Holy Father were to call him King of Wu, even Prince Guang or Ji Guang would be acceptable.

They insist on calling someone by their posthumous title.
Theoretically, that makes sense; the dead should be given posthumous titles, which makes the king even angrier, but also more cautious.

The wicked person from the human world seems to know me very well, which is not a good thing.

"Who goes there?!"

Good question!!!
Xu Xuan stood tall and proud, his hands behind his back, looking completely nonchalant.

He scanned the surroundings, his eyes flickering slightly.

This little hell seems to be coveted by many ghosts and gods, and Helü's actions may be being watched by some schemers.

Moreover, the enemy is also a king without morality; such people are the most despicable.

Since that's the case, let's keep a low profile.

"Listen up, you little king of the underworld! I am the King of Benbo, under the command of the Lord of Dongting Clouds."

"If you have the guts, go to the 800-mile-long Dongting Lake and open a gate to hell!"

Some monsters are already dead, but this one is still alive.

Helü wasn't stupid; he knew the title was fake. The scholar opposite him was truly cunning; the sorcery he learned in the underworld hadn't been used at all.

snort!
Looking at the three wonders and Xiahou the swordsman who were still wreaking havoc, he pondered for a moment and decided to use his personal charm.

He displayed the demeanor of a king and ordered his soldiers to stop.

The retreat was halted, and the battle formation was reorganized.

The people before us have already proven their strength, so they are qualified to receive the king's favor.

If such extraordinary individuals were recruited, it would greatly benefit our conquest of the human world.

Back then, Wu Zixu recommended his grandson seven times, which enabled him to revitalize the state of Wu. Now, just as he is about to enter the human world, an extraordinary person comes to obstruct him. If he can turn hostility into friendship, wouldn't that be another kind of destiny?

With the help of fearless ghost soldiers and his own talent... Hahahahahaha.

You have to admit that the thought process of a king is different from that of a normal ghost, but this is also related to the era.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, while the states were at war, they also absorbed talents from other states.

Talent mobility is very high; if things don't go well here, they can move to another country. There's always a place to showcase one's talents.

Even Confucius and Sun Tzu thought so, so in the eyes of the King of Wu, there was still room for negotiation given the situation.

What harm is there in letting them kill a few mere ghost soldiers? The strong have special privileges.

Only by demonstrating one's magnanimity, ambition, and noble ideals to accept others can one take the first step towards hegemony.

(End of this chapter)