Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 685 Charging Towards the Dragon Palace
The moment the seven gilded brocade boxes trembled simultaneously, the celestial phenomena of the Dongting Water Palace changed drastically.

When the first brocade box split open on Mount Jun, the dragon blood inside transformed into a crimson rainbow that soared into the sky, connecting with the constellation of the Eastern Horn Star.

Immediately afterwards, the brocade boxes in various places along the Zi River, Yuan River, and Li River were opened one after another, and seven blood rainbows rose into the sky, weaving a blue dragon star map in the sky.

The seven constellations of Horn, Neck, Root, Room, Heart, Tail, and Winnowing Basket shone brightly at the same time, their starlight pouring down like silver molten liquid, dyeing the entire Dongting Lake area a bluish-gold color.

The golden light was initially very faint, as if someone had lit thousands of glass lamps underwater.

Gradually, the light grew brighter, illuminating the eight-hundred-mile-long Dongting Lake as if it were daytime. The lake surface began to tremble, and countless silver beads rose from the water, hanging in mid-air without falling—upon closer inspection, one would realize that they were actually solidified water droplets, each containing the miniature shadow of a dragon.

The lake water began to pulsate strangely.

It wasn't the undulations caused by wind and waves, but rather like the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity of some living creature.

The water surface first forms a ten-mile-long whirlpool centered on Junshan Mountain, revealing the white marble archway sleeping at the bottom of the lake—the four seal characters "Dongting Water Mansion" on it are seeping blood.

Then, with a deafening roar, the waves condensed into countless dragon claw shapes, tearing wildly through the void.

“Ka-la-la—”

The sound of shattering glass echoed from the sky. Behind the clouds, a colossal shadow, like scales rubbing together, was faintly visible, each twist causing the earth's veins to tremble.

Suddenly, a long, drawn-out breath came from the abyss.

Wherever this aura passed, withered aquatic plants instantly transformed into jade corals, and ordinary bluefish developed bulges on their foreheads, a sign that they were about to transform into dragons! The dragon nature in the bloodlines of all aquatic creatures was awakened. Whether they were shrimp soldiers, crab generals, or even the demon king's personal guards, they all knelt down towards the center of the lake, with beads of devout blood seeping from between their scales.

Twelve pairs of jade dragons emerged from the water, carrying seven-jeweled necklaces to form a rainbow bridge. Nine-tiered crystal palaces rose beneath the bridge, and the wind chimes on the eaves were actually dragon teeth carved from ice crystals. When they tinkled in the wind, the clear and melodious dragon roars echoed throughout the entire Dongting Lake.

The most dazzling sight is the Ten Thousand Scales Gate in the main hall—a giant gate made of 108,000 golden scales. The spiritual energy flowing out from the cracks of the gate condenses into sweet dew, which blooms into golden lotuses when it falls on the lake surface.

It must be said that the emergence of the Dragon Palace was indeed very impressive, and its location was so peculiar, actually located at the foot of Mount Jun.

This makes one wonder if Yun Zhongjun knew that there was such a palace beneath his feet.

The aquatic creatures went mad at this moment. The sturgeon smashed its jade crown, the silver shrimp broke its long whiskers, and even the slowest turtle was paddling with all four limbs.

They saw the dragon-patterned silk gauze moving inside the gate, saw the living jade dragon coiled on the palace pillars shedding its horns, and smelled a scent that made their blood boil—the essence and blood left behind by the dragon!

Even Xiaoqing and the five demon kings were swaying in their hearts and could not control themselves.

"So this is the Dragon Palace."

The salamander king's cheek whiskers stood taut, and its turbid eyes gleamed with an eerie golden light; the eel king's snake-shaped soft sword twisted and trembled as if it were alive, emitting mournful cries.

"The Dragon Palace has appeared!" King Luo Fei's red hair danced wildly as he slammed his twin hammers into his chest. "I sense it! It's the opportunity to transform into a dragon!"

Whether they had seen it before or not, the moment they saw this complex of buildings, a throbbing sensation from their very blood began to urge them toward the end of their evolution.

The tense battlefield instantly descended into chaos.

Tens of thousands of aquatic spirits went completely mad. Shrimp soldiers and crab generals abandoned their weapons and armor, while sturgeon spirits and carp monsters broke their fins and scales, yet they all desperately surged towards Junshan.

Suddenly, turbid waves surged into the sky, and the demon soldiers who had been fighting just moments before were now trampling each other as they charged forward.

The Stone King sighed.

The Xiang River Dragon King, the Zi River Blood Vine, and the Yuan River Shark King—these three demon kings died so unjustly!
If they were still here, they would surely be among those vying fiercely for the Dragon Palace's opportunities. But now, not even bones remain; their demonic souls have been annihilated, making them utterly discarded pawns in this game.

Even... a good death, a wonderful death!

With three fewer formidable enemies, the chances of winning the dragon transformation opportunity are naturally greater.

The disappearance of Yun Zhongjun now seems to be the will of Heaven. If the Lord were still alive, how could these demon kings have the right to meddle in the Dragon Palace's creation?

The right timing and favorable location are driving everything to happen.

But the more this was the case, the more uneasy the Stone King felt.

What a coincidence! It's so coincidental, it's as if it were all meticulously planned.

The enemy launched a surprise attack on Dongting Lake, killing three demon kings in succession, forcing the remaining five kings to join forces to deal with the situation.

Just as they were gathering their army to prepare for the encirclement and annihilation, the Dragon Palace Brocade Box suddenly appeared, directly igniting the deep-seated desires of all the aquatic creatures, making the battle instantly meaningless.

Each step was linked to the next, pressing forward relentlessly, leaving no room for error.

Looking up at Xiaoqing, he saw the woman in green standing on the crest of the wave, her expression cold and stern, with the illusory image of a lotus flower seemingly flowing in her eyes, unfathomable.

Did the Great Queen of the Journey truly not know that the Dragon Palace would appear in the world? Or was this all part of her scheme?

What a terrifying mindset, what profound scheming.

So scary! ! !
The Stone King felt a chill run down its spine, and suddenly realized something else: it could no longer command the demons.

Its minions had already gone mad, and even the other four demon kings were restless, ready to abandon everything and rush towards Mount Jun at any moment. If it forcibly suppressed them, it would only become the target of everyone's anger.

But if we leave it unattended...

The Stone King gazed towards the direction of Junshan Mountain at the seven pillars of light soaring into the sky. The starlight of the Azure Dragon's Seven Mansions reflected on the lake surface, a sight both magnificent and dangerous.

He tightened his grip on the weapon.

Sure enough, what happened next revealed the disunity of the Dongting demon clan.

The King of the Frontal Insects' thousand compound eyes gleamed with greed and anxiety, and its hundred legs, sharp as knives, were frantically slaughtering its out-of-control subordinates.

Strangely, while it was killing, it involuntarily moved towards Junshan Mountain, as if its body's instincts had betrayed its reason, making it want to maintain its dignity but unable to resist the call from the depths of its bloodline.

The giant salamander king roared, "Stop right there!" His fleshy whiskers swept across like steel whips, whipping several frenzied merman guards until their flesh and blood flew everywhere.

But having just quelled the commotion around it, it suddenly discovered that the demon soldiers in the distance were still fleeing frantically. Enraged, its massive body stirred up a giant wave, and it charged straight out, determined to tear those deserters to shreds.

"With such a formidable enemy at hand, where do you think you're going, Salamander King?!" The Eel King sneered, his snake-shaped soft sword flashing like a venomous snake's tongue as he instantly followed behind the Giant Salamander King.

He kept chanting and speaking in a grand and dignified manner, but his eyes were full of calculation.

The Salamander King, that ugly bastard with a flat, shovel-like head and covered in bumps, actually wants to be the first to arrive?

dream!

In the blink of an eye, only two of the five demon kings remained.

King Luo Fei's hair was as red as fire, and his expression changed several times. He valued his reputation above all else, unwilling to chase after his subordinates in a disheveled manner like King Gemworm, nor would he hypocritically obstruct others like King Eel.

Finally, he roared, "The matter of Sanshui is still unresolved! I'll go check what happened there, and then I'll come back and deal with you!"

After saying this, he slammed his hammers together, and flames exploded, propelling him into the sky and heading straight for Mount Jun.

They fled with such confidence, as if they were going to carry out some important mission.

The members of Baoan Hall all looked at the Stone King, who had not yet left, their eyes revealing that the Dongting demons were actually quite good at acting.

Although they knew long ago that the emergence of the Dragon Palace was a tremendous temptation for the demon race, the reaction of these demon kings still exceeded expectations. They couldn't even care about the enemy right in front of them.

They were just shouting for war, and now they're fighting amongst themselves and running away?

It's utterly disorganized and undisciplined!

Xiaoqing's lips twitched slightly. All the backup plans, schemes, and maneuvering strategies she had prepared were now useless.

These demon kings ran faster than the next, and their demon soldiers retreated like a tide, afraid that if they were a step too slow, they would miss the opportunity.

(End of this chapter)