Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 717 Plan Changed
As the sun sets, the shadow of Mount Lu stretches long in the twilight.

Xu Xuan hummed a little tune as he strolled out of the academy's gate, carrying a bulging bundle in his hand.

It contained sheet music to be handed over to Professor Shi, as well as some other things.

He didn't report back to the sect. The war with Dongting Lake was only in its first half and wasn't over yet.

On their way back, full of high spirits, they met Xiaoqing at the foot of the mountain, who insisted on following them.

Beneath an ancient pine tree at the foot of the mountain, Xiao Qing formed a hand seal, her body surrounded by a faint spiritual aura. She closed her eyes and concentrated, her little face tense.

He muttered to himself, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead, "Open it for me!"

Its snake eyes were filled with conviction, the confidence of a great monster about to evolve and overturn rivers and seas.

With a soft "poof," a wisp of smoke rose from the top of his head, and then he slumped his shoulders in dejection: "Failed again..."

The little monster's attempt ended in failure.

His eyes lit up when he saw Xu Xuan return. "You're finally back!" He rushed forward and circled around Xu Xuan, checking him over. "Shanzhang didn't kill you? Didn't poison you? Didn't use any underhanded tricks?"

As he spoke, he reached out and lifted the other person's collar to check for any signs of internal injury.

Could it be an illusion disguised as something else, or is he actually bruised and battered?

The two hall masters knew each other quite well, so they never thought of anything good.

Xu Xuan raised his hand and flicked her on the forehead: "What nonsense are you talking about? Old Shen will be our strategic partner from now on, so watch your words."

Master Qing was puzzled. "So soon it's 'us'?"

So, is the matter of the bronze gui vessel resolved? Or is Headmaster Shen going to join the Bao'an Hall?
Xu Xuan then recounted the entire conversation in detail.

Xiaoqing was stunned, her mouth agape: "So Old Shen... no, Headmaster Shen not only didn't blame you, but... he even covered for you?"

She didn't understand that if someone borrowed a treasure from her and only returned half of it, she could use Gui Water Yin Thunder to blow up their mountain gate.

“People who live in the underworld value loyalty and righteousness,” Xu Xuan said with emotion. “We must remember this kindness.”

The two walked side by side down the Yangtze River, and along the way, the little monster analyzed the risks that Lao Shen would have to take and the potential benefits of doing this.

There were many twists and turns in this matter, and of course, the other party's character was truly outstanding.

This made Xu Xuan feel even more guilty, since he hadn't told Headmaster Shen about Bai Lu yet.

"By the way, what were you practicing just now?" Xu Xuan asked afterward, trying to ignore his guilt.

Then she kept asking all sorts of questions, and Xiaoqing finally shut up.

The two quickly caught up with the main fleet's ships.

On the deck, Xu Xuan, Xiao Qing, and several department heads were revising the battle plan.

"The original plan was simply to take our elite troops to disrupt the enemy's deployment and, incidentally, open the Dragon Palace," Xu Xuan said, pointing to the map. "Unexpectedly, under Master Qing's guidance, we achieved an incredible victory."

"In particular, they launched a very impressive blitzkrieg and mobile warfare campaign, which effectively killed the enemy's mid-level forces."

"A remarkable achievement, let's give them a round of applause."

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Xu Xuan showered Xiao Qing with praise, using every word imaginable to describe her as wise and capable, as well as her strategic brilliance and practical skills.

After all, completing so many deployments in just a few days is enough to qualify them as successful tactically.

The others also highly recognized the deputy hall master's contributions, as well as his ability and courage in commanding the situation.

Little Green King accepted everything without hesitation, though he did press his palm down to indicate that it was all his duty. Only Turtle King sighed inwardly, thinking that Master Xu's methods were truly superior.

Why didn't I think of organizing a meeting specifically to praise the King? One person praising him and a group of people praising him have completely different effects.

Make a note of the key points, and try to replicate them later.

Seeing that the results were good, Xu Xuan continued, "For the second battle, we can prepare to strike at the heart of the enemy and completely occupy Dongting Lake."

Since seven of the eight demon kings have been killed, the remaining one is not a threat.

By using Taihu Lake to swallow Dongting Lake, they could bring it completely under their control. In this way, most of the demonic troubles in the Jiangnan region could be quelled.

The ultimate strategic goal set by Baoantang is about to be achieved.

Of course, the timing of the decisive battle is crucial.

His finger pointed heavily at the location of Junshan on the map. "This time, we must wait for Yunzhongjun to come out."

A night breeze began to rise, making the map rustle.

Xu Xuan's expression turned serious: "Before, I was in the dark and the enemy was in the light. Now I am in the light and the enemy is in the dark. The situation of offense and defense has changed."

He didn't think Yun Zhongjun would be trapped. Judging from his own experience, he thought that guy might have already come out and was hiding in the shadows.

The powerful in the cultivation world have the ability to change the course of a battle single-handedly.

Especially for a powerful figure like Yun Zhongjun, who is skilled in the natural forces of wind, clouds, thunder, and lightning.

If Xu himself possessed this level of cultivation, he would have at least nine ways to reverse the course of the battle.

Moreover, no one knows what this guy's true form is, what his secret moves are, or even why he secretly allows demons to wreak havoc.

Everything was shrouded in mystery, which made the Azure Dragon a potential breakthrough.

A cold glint flashed in Xu Xuan's eyes. "I said back in Yunmengze that we'd give this guy a good 'welcome' once we got to the outside world." He made a downward cutting gesture. "Now his head has been thrown into the deepest part of Evil Land. Let Guo Bei's karmic ghosts take good care of him first."

They've all been to hell for training, and their methods are rather brutal.

When he can't hold on any longer, take him to a secluded spot in the East China Sea and use your White Lotus tricks.

Once everything is ready, we can... ask Bai Suzhen to take action.

Xu Xuan has always been pragmatic since his debut, and he would never look down on others just because he has gained some fame in Yunmengze.

That was a genuine fourth-realm demon king, which, when converted to Daoist realms, would be the peak of the Refining Emptiness and Harmonizing the Dao, equivalent to the Enlightenment Realm in the Pure Land Sect.

"In a head-on battle..." Xu Xuan counted on his fingers, "Yun Zhongjun could probably take on a hundred of me and still have some to spare." He turned to Xiao Qing, "If your sister were to take action, how many Yun Zhongjuns could she defeat?"

Xiaoqing blinked her big eyes, unsure of what to say.

She has never seen her sister lose a game.

The reason Xu Xuan was so open about asking a powerful figure for help was because the two had made an agreement three years ago at Leifeng Pagoda.

At that time, Bai Suzhen felt that she had reached the limit of progress and could take a step forward to transcend the human immortal stage and reach the golden immortal realm at any time. However, the tribulation was dangerous and she was on the verge of death. The only thing she could not let go of was Xiaoqing.

So she made a promise with Xu Xuan, who had just survived the divine punishment after breaking through the Guo Bei instance, to help Xiao Qing overcome many tribulations in the future.

The demonic threat that Xu Xuan was worried about in Dongting became a stepping stone for the little demons to hone their skills.

The key point is that Bai Suzhen even said she could act freely.

She probably didn't expect that Xu would complete this legendary dungeon in just three years.

(End of this chapter)