Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 635 Reinforcement Begins

The more powerful a divine weapon is, the less easily it can be controlled by others.

Even those destined by fate still face numerous trials.

For someone like Zhanlu, moral standards are practically tied to their entire life, while someone like Shengxie needs to constantly cause trouble to maintain his position.

Although the requirements for the Nanming Li Huo Sword are not that demanding, there are still quite a few things to deal with.

The moment Yu Yingnan's fingertips lightly touched the sword case, the ancient Sanskrit inscriptions on the case cracked inch by inch, melting away silently like ice and snow meeting the sun.

The blue flames suddenly surged, transforming into a nine-petaled fire lotus, with sword shadows rising and falling at its heart. Each tremor caused the surrounding space to distort slightly. The intense heat swept across the pure land, and the blue bricks on the ground softened like wax, flowing into crimson molten lava.

"What domineering fire power!" Xu Xuan raised an eyebrow, thankfully they were in the Pure Land.

With a thought, a layer of golden light appeared, separating everyone from the heatwave. The Nanming Fire is a fire of the heart; if accidentally touched, it would cause non-combat casualties.

Then everyone's eyes snapped to attention, fixed on the center of the Fire Lotus.

A deep blue flame flowed from the gaps in the sword case, coiling and swirling like a living thing, making Yu Yingnan's eyes shine like stars.

The flames were no ordinary fire, but rather a true flame from another realm that had been tempered over a thousand years. It contained the power of Buddhism to subdue demons and the pure Yang essence of Taoism. At this moment, it seemed to sense the master of destiny, and the flames flickered like breathing.

"This sword possesses a spirit; only those with immense perseverance and great fortune can obtain it," Xu Xuan said in a deep voice. "If you cannot hold on, retreat immediately!"

The reason Changmei was able to subdue him was because his name was Changmei; the old man's strength and methods were at the pinnacle of human skill.

Yu Yingnan has only just entered the path and has not yet experienced much training, so it is somewhat dangerous for her to challenge a high-difficulty task at this time.

The girl, however, seemed not to hear, her gaze unwavering.

Reach out and grab the fire lotus tightly!

The Father's eyelids twitched. How could the young people of today be so careless?
"laugh!"

The entire sea of ​​fire instantly boiled over! The blue flames surged like raging waves, completely engulfing her.

The blazing flames licked her skin and scorched her soul, as if they wanted to burn the girl to ashes.

Although she looked pained, her heart was incredibly resilient.

From Bai Lian's perspective, the girl's soul was actually in complete darkness.

The dark blue flames did not destroy her; their intense light and heat were a perfect match for someone who needed them.

The flames transformed into torches that landed in her palm, helping her illuminate all directions.

So the ordeal started long ago, and it ended long ago too.

Years ago, the girl's clear, star-like eyes were gouged out, leaving only two empty, bloody holes.

Yu Yingnan struggled in boundless darkness, drifting in despair and pain, until her heart turned to stone, until she no longer feared any suffering.

Now, the trial of the Nanming Li Huo Sword has ironically become an aid.

"Follow me to sever the darkness in your heart and cleanse the world of demons."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Nanming Lihuo Sword trembled suddenly, its flames receding and transforming into a stream of dark blue light that coiled around her wrist.

Xu Xuan was somewhat impressed. As expected of a chosen one who could revive a great sect, his character was remarkable.

He had seen countless people acquire the sword—some by force, some by wit, and some by fate.

But Yu Yingnan was the only one who obtained the sword through "calmness".

She was neither greedy nor fearful, nor did she deliberately strive for anything. She simply stood there, letting the flames burn, yet the divine sword chose her willingly.

Xu Xuan murmured, "The Southern Bright Fire burns away outward appearances, revealing the true heart. This girl's heart is pure and untainted, making her most suited to the true meaning of this sword."

Once the recognition was complete, the flames gradually receded into his eyes, turning a deep blue.

The Nanming Li Huo Sword inherently possesses the characteristic of fusing weapons into the body, and with the help of the divine weapon's power, the little girl's combat strength has already surpassed a new level.

Xiaoqing nodded in satisfaction at the scene and said, "Very good. The recognition of a divine weapon to its master should be carried out in a safe and secluded place. If it is done in a crowded place, innocent people may be harmed if you are not careful."

Li Yingqi nodded. His master was right.

But even outside of the outside world, my dear sister, why didn't you prepare your poem?
Yan Chixia, standing to the side, seemed oblivious to the nonsense these two were spouting.

His attention had been drawn to Yan Renying.

Yan Renying stood before the Galaxy Sword, her fingertips trembling slightly.

The sword before me was like a galaxy solidified, and as the blade swirled, it seemed as if billions of stars were twinkling. The vast sword intent rushed towards me, making my breath catch in my throat.

Faced with this ancient divine weapon, he suddenly felt fear. He was just an orphan, and it was already a stroke of luck that he was able to embark on the path of cultivation. What virtue or ability did he have to wield such a treasure?

Seeing this, Xu Xuan chuckled and stepped forward. He held up the Milky Way Sword in his palm, and a circle of starlight immediately rippled across the blade, making the entire Pure Land appear as if it had been plunged into the Milky Way.

"This sword is named 'Galaxy,' neither gold nor iron, but forged from star sand from the Nine Heavens." Her fingertips lightly traced the sword's spine, the sound like a clear spring gurgling over stones. "Written by the Jellyfish Princess, wherever its light reaches, even the stars scatter."

The sword was imbued with the vast aquatic energy of the East Sea's spiritual veins, kept company with corals and breathed with dragons, and later fell into the Miaozhen Temple, and was then given to Mount Shu.

However, on the day Mount Shu collapsed, demons ran rampant and the world was overturned. The Milky Way Sword transformed into a streak of light and flew into Dongye County; it was going to find someone.

An unnamed female fairy.

The Taoist with long eyebrows sent a message to the demonic cultivators, luring her into an ambush. In that battle, the East Sea roared with furious waves, and the female immortal's white robe was stained with blood.

Everyone listened intently to the story, never expecting that there would be a plot connection between the southeastern coast and Bazhou Shushan, so far apart. Qi Lingyun was especially heartbroken, remembering the hatred she felt for dying while rushing to Shushan's aid.

"With her final sword strike, the female immortal rewrote the standard of the divine sword with her last shred of will."

Yan Renying was curious about what the standard was.

Xu Xuan said earnestly, "This sword chooses its master not based on cultivation level or innate talent, but solely on... a chivalrous heart."

huh~~~
The young man breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was some kind of difficulty.

When it comes to chivalry, I am second to none!
He gripped it firmly, and the Galaxy Sword suddenly trembled violently, with fine, ancient patterns appearing on its blade.

In an instant, a soft sigh seemed to echo in my ears: "He who wields this sword... shall slay all the demons under heaven."

Starlight burst forth, and sword energy soared into the sky!
The entire Pure Land, having just been scorched by the intense heat of the melting gold and forging jade, was once again illuminated as if it were daytime. Yan Renying's robes fluttered in the wind, and the drifting starlight transformed into tiny particles of light, flowing into his body through his seven orifices. His meridians instantly felt as if they were immersed in a cold spring, and the dormant sword pellet in his Purple Mansion suddenly trembled violently.

Yan Chixia was overjoyed. This young man who dragged me out of Sichuan was indeed a good man.

Once the starlight recedes, the recognition of the master is complete.

It was much simpler than I imagined; after all, the chivalry is purest at this age.

Watching Yu Yingnan wield the Nanming Lihuo Sword and Yan Renying gain the Yinhe Sword's recognition of its master, Xu Xuan appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was already laughing like a villain.

"If the Three Heroes and Two Clouds were all back in their positions, and equipped with top-tier divine weapons..."

"With this lineup, wouldn't they be able to sweep through the cultivation world?"

He had already sketched out a picture of the future in his mind—

One day, after calculating with his fingers, he pretended to be serious and said, "Oh no! Demonic energy is rising in the southwest, and there may be evil spirits causing trouble!"

The next moment, the new disciples of Mount Shu responded in unison: "Disciples are willing to follow the Hall Master to slay demons and eliminate evil!"

immediately:

Yu Yingnan stepped on the Southern Ming Fire, her sword light like a rainbow, burning away all evil spirits!
Yan Renying's Galaxy Sword drew upon starlight, its sword energy crisscrossing, causing demons to flee!

Li Yingqi's Purple and Green Swords combined, unleashing a thunderous and fiery attack that obliterated everything in its path!
Qi Lingyun wielded the Azure Gang Sword, unleashing numerous secret sword techniques, with Zhou Qingyun following behind.

In addition, a group of sword cultivators practicing the Shu Mountain techniques took off on their swords, forming a vast and imposing force that blotted out the sky...

"This spectacle... wow!"

Xu Xuan felt increasingly pleased with himself, a slight smile playing on his lips, but he quickly regained his composed demeanor as a righteous and accomplished person.

However, Xiaoqing next to her couldn't hold back and burst out laughing, "Hehehehe!~~~".

The two exchanged a glance, then tacitly looked away, but their smugness was impossible to hide.

The reinforcement plan continues: start with the Qi siblings!
Li Yingqi, as the vanguard, is already fully equipped, so there's no need to worry about him for now.

But Qi Lingyun, as one of the Three Heroes and Two Clouds, and the daughter of the previous sect leader, has such a meager configuration?

How can you bear this!

Without saying a word, Xu Xuan took out the Myriad Demon Soft Red Sand and handed it over.

"This is the Poison Dragon Venerable's natal magic weapon. It looks like red sand, but it actually contains thousands of sharp blades. It knows nothing of the heavens above, the earth below, or people in the middle."

"Once it touches the body, even bones will turn to dust, and it contains evil poison from beyond the realm, specifically designed to corrupt the spiritual light and magical power of cultivators!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Lingyun frowned slightly and immediately refused: "This is a malevolent creature of the demonic path, how could a disciple of Mount Shu possibly..."

Xu Xuan was prepared and immediately said solemnly, "Magic treasures are neither good nor evil; it all depends on the user's heart! If used correctly, they are good; if used evilly, they are evil!"

He then used himself as an example, saying that he could wield any weapon, such as Gan Jiang and Mo Xie, the Fish Intestine Sword, or the Victorious Evil Sword, at will. He could even handle the golden alms bowl bestowed upon him by the Buddha.

Because my heart is righteous.

As a Pure Land Buddhist disciple, the head of Baoan Hall, and an instructor at the academy, these words carry weight.

Xiaoqing chimed in, "Exactly! Besides, that old bastard Changmei would never have imagined that we new Shushan disciples could use such a clever trick to outwit him!"

"That's called tactics! Do you understand tactics?"

"As the saying goes, 'strike unexpectedly when the enemy is unprepared,' we..."

The two hall masters, the chief and the deputy, were very experienced in dragging people down with them, and even Yan Chixia chimed in with a few words of support.

After some "earnest instruction," the Thousand Demon Soft Red Sand was successfully reclassified from a "demonic evil object" to a "rare treasure." Qi Lingyun reluctantly accepted the "gift."

"Perhaps... they have a point?" she thought to herself.

Meanwhile, Qi Jinchan, standing to the side, was already watching longingly. All she had was a pair of Thunderbolt Mandarin Duck Swords, making her look equally shabby and pitiful.

Xu Xuan waved his hand and said, "Kid, don't be greedy, take whatever you like!"

"We need to be fully armed before we can fight fiercely!"

It must be said that regardless of age, the disciples of the old Shu Mountain were all top-notch in chivalry and foundation, making them a cradle of swordsmen in the cultivation world.

After strengthening the core combat force, the Holy Father generously provided each person with a "standard package."

Paper butterflies: as light as a feather, as swift as thunder, capable of transmitting messages across thousands of miles and scouting enemy positions. If they are close enough, they can even summon the spirit of the Holy Father, making them the ultimate weapon for overturning tables.

(End of this chapter)