Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 730 One Wave After Another

“That shouldn’t be the case…” The scholar’s ​​fingertips traced across the sand table, stirring up the fine blue sand representing the aquatic forces. “Even if they were trapped in Yunmeng Marsh, with His abilities, he should…”

As a result, the other party simply disappeared, and Xu Xuan didn't dare to go to Yunmengze to look for them, because he was too popular there.

Now, it's Baoantang who's in an awkward position.

The carefully prepared killing move missed its mark.

With the end of the field break, Xu Xuan had to admit something.

He bowed deeply to his colleagues and said, "This time I miscalculated; we must change our strategy."

The meeting included a thorough self-examination of their mistakes, acknowledging that they had made an error of empiricism.

Instead of seizing the opportunity to take power, Xiaoqing began to appease her good brother.

"It's just a miscalculation, we can just start over."

The collective brainstorming began.

Several wise men began to discuss the matter. Zhuge Yu, Yu Bai, Gui Da, Xiao Qing Da Wang, Xu Xuan, and others were all working on a plan.

As the candlelight flickered until the third watch of the night, the command headquarters unveiled its new strategy.

"Since we can't wait for the final battle, we'll slowly erode it."

A bluish light shimmered, and a new layout emerged on the sand table:

"It is taking advantage of the situation of being without a master to carry out the kingly way."

The spies in Dongting Lake remain hidden, like fish deep in the water plants, silently conveying every hint of unease. Meanwhile, Master Mao heads to Wuchang County to hang the plaque for the "Bao'an Hall Branch," intending to build a new defensive line along the Yangtze River with his sword case and talismans.

Yan Chixia, accompanied by two heroes and one cloud, traveled through Jingzhou, conducting trials to sweep away demons on both banks of the Yangtze River.

As for Xiaoqing...

“Blitzkrieg has its swiftness, and positional warfare has its rules.” She traced the water-screen map with her fingertips, her voice clear and cold like the sound of a sword, “As Sun Tzu’s Art of War says: If ten times the enemy’s strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if twice, divide them.”

Having quelled the demonic threat in Jiangnan, the Taihu Lake region is now turning its military might westward, intending to launch a grand strategic plan in the vast Dongting Lake area.

The tactical objectives are clear:

Advancing westward along the Xin'an River, they will control the mouth of Poyang Lake by both land and water.
They entered the West Sea of ​​Lushan and used their power to suppress the local aquatic creatures.
After passing through Wuning and traveling along Xiushui, they set up three lines of defense along the Miluo River;
Ultimately, the four tributaries split up like a dragon reaching out its claws, encircling the entire Dongting Lake strategically.

Each fortress was gradually taken over with a relatively superior force; each body of water was cleared of any remaining enemy forces in advance. This was not a brute-force attack, but rather a comb, meant to thoroughly comb through every hidden reef and treacherous shoal in the Dongting Lake system, isolating the main battlefield into an isolated island.

"This battle will take at least three months to complete." Xu Xuan handed the command flag to Xiao Qing. "As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, you can make decisions independently."

Xiaoqing was immediately overwhelmed with emotion upon hearing this.

Because it's just so cool.

What does it mean to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armed Forces? What does it mean to have absolute power?
After receiving the order, he once again revealed his fangs, which gleamed with a cold light: "Rest assured, I will not leave Yun Zhongjun an inch of water to turn the tables."

As the sun rises, the vast expanse of water shimmers with golden light.

King Xiaoqing stood on the waves, with the blue waves surging beneath his feet like a green dragon wagging its tail.

His azure scale armor gleamed coldly in the morning light, his forehead already showing signs of fierceness, and his scarlet cloak fluttered behind him, leaving a trail of afterimages on the lake.

Where are the Taihu Lake naval forces?!

A large blue banner flew out and landed in the void.

Waves surged and crashed, splashing water everywhere.

With a loud shout, eight thousand naval troops from Taihu Lake parted the water and stood in neat rows.

"Your Majesty!!!"

boom!
Eight thousand demon soldiers saluted, and the thirty-six thousand hectares of Taihu Lake trembled.

The left flank consisted of shrimp soldiers and archers, their blue armor gleaming in the sunlight, bowstrings forming a forest. The right flank featured crab generals in heavy armor, resembling mobile fortresses, their black iron shells adorned with ever-changing runes. At the very front, the crimson-armored vanguard commander held his pincers high, demonic energy swirling between them.

Li Xianfeng stood alone before the three armies, his hair adorned with a jade hairpin, and he wore a brocade robe. Two tiger-tendon sashes bound his waist, slightly revealing the side of his battle skirt. His phoenix-beak boots gleamed coldly, and his dragon-whisker knee-length trousers were embroidered with gold and iron.

Yu Bai and the two generals, Mud Dragon and Hu Li, followed closely behind. Their painting style was unremarkable and will not be discussed further.

Next, King Xiaoqing stood in the void.

"Heaven and earth are the origin of all things. Bao'an Hall represents the order of Jiangnan."

"Looking upon the Dongting Lake system today, a demonic aura pervades. The Lord of the Clouds defies the laws of Heaven, disregarding the common people. Relying on his demonic arts, he wreaks havoc on the lakes and mountains, oppresses the weak, and seizes sacred pools. He stirs up storms, scattering fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs; he casts fog and haze, obscuring the sun, moon, and stars. His ferocious and tyrannical nature is outrageous; his greedy and reckless actions have incurred the wrath of Heaven and the resentment of the people." "I, the King, uphold the laws of Heaven, and have the well-being of all people in my heart. I shall raise a righteous army to relieve the people and punish the wicked. I will lead a mighty army to save all souls from suffering; I will display my divine might and carry out divine punishment against this demon."

Boom, boom, boom.

Three thunderclaps suddenly struck the sky, and crimson lightning tore through the heavens.

The flames of calamity instantly engulfed Dongting Lake, and Heaven had already accepted Xiaoqing's proclamation to vanquish the demon.

"Our troops will advance into Dongting Lake and sweep away the evil influence!"

The waves roared and burst into towering columns of water, and the surging winds and clouds transformed into sweet rain—each drop containing the power of the Taihu Lake God's wishes.

Xiaoqing smiled with satisfaction.

"set off!"

The command flag fell, and Taihu Lake instantly boiled.

Shrimp soldiers rode the waves in formation, crab generals parted the water to create paths, and dragons stirred up the wind and clouds. The fishermen on the shore only saw a sky-covering curtain of water rise from the center of the lake; when the mist dissipated, only layers of ripples remained.

It was as if a giant dragon was lurking underwater, meandering towards Dongting Lake.

This time, because it was a gradual encroachment, the departure wasn't particularly grand. But it satisfied Xiaoqing's desire to perform, and her fighting spirit was high at that moment.

Bai Suzhen, who was hiding in the shadows, felt quite gratified as she looked at her sister's outfit.

I have really grown up.

Meanwhile, Master Xu, the core member of Baoan Hall, was stationed in the rear, where his task was even more important.

Sitting at the desk, what lay before him was not the Four Books and Five Classics, but a densely packed "enemy situation overview map".

As the candlelight flickered, a large amount of information could be seen marked on the map.

Dongting Lake: Yun Zhongjun has gone missing in Yunmengze, suspected to be related to Bashe. The main quest of Baoan Hall is currently stuck in the final stage.

In Shu (Sichuan): The Long-Browed Immortal is hiding in the shadows, the Blood Demon has been confirmed to have joined forces, and the Demonic Alliance is suspected of having already...

Underworld: The Yin-Yang Dharma King, entrusted by many ghost kings of the Five Directions Ghost Emperor's dojo, is searching for the true culprit of the second impact of the Sixth Great Hell. Qilicha has yet to lure out this fiend.

Study Abroad Group: Black Mountain Demon, has gone to the outer sea to find the inheritance of the Netherworld Cult Master, and it is unknown when he will return.

The Five Ghost Emperors' Dojo: After losing dozens of Ghost Kings, they have begun to unite to deal with the calamities of the underworld. According to Zhang Hua's report, these powerful forces are even cooperating with Jambudvipa and the Outer Gods.

The Imperial Court: Engaging in various machinations, they have been secretly maintaining the search for the White Lotus Saintess. The only good news is that the celestial sphere was damaged in the fire and is currently unusable. The newly appointed Grand Astrologer has been imprisoned for arson.

Romance storyline: Bai Suzhen plans to sever her karmic ties in the Purple Bamboo Forest after the Dongting Lake instance ends; her methods are unknown. (She needs to find her senior brother in the Eighteenth Level of Avici Hell as insurance.)
Unknown: Due to causal relationships, be prepared for unexpected events at any time.

Other characters: The Three Wonders, the Three Heroes, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, etc., may experience special plot developments at any time.

Personal Development: Autumn Examination, Review Progress: 0%.

"..."

Xu Xuan suddenly buried his face in his palms and let out a long sigh: "What sins have I committed..."

The Holy Father is truly starting to feel sorry for himself. Three years of hard work have resulted in so many unfortunate entanglements.

Why are there so many bad people in this world? It makes his life so difficult.

Burn it all, burn it all.

Then the world will be peaceful.

It's quite normal to occasionally have the thought of destroying the world; in modern society, people mentally destroy the world countless times almost every day.

When the academy's holiday ended, Xu Xuan returned to continue his classes.

Looking at the sparse number of students below and the increasingly tense atmosphere.

The tension of the college entrance exam has returned.

This exam is truly a leap over the dragon gate for ordinary people; if they pass it, they become officials; if they don't... well, they don't have to.

Liang and Zhu have returned, and it seems their relationship has progressed further, with the previous awkward atmosphere gone.

Is this a sign that she's been let loose after meeting the parents?
Confused, Xu Xuan planned to investigate when he had some free time, but that night he received a message from the underworld.

Zhang Hua and Qi Licha burned some things and brought them up to the mortal realm, then used a third party to bring the letter back to the living world.

(End of this chapter)