Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 884 Ramblings in the Clouds
As the sun set, the East China Sea returned to calm. This farcical "civil war" ultimately ended in a tactical victory for Xu Xuan.

But everyone knows that once Xiaoqing fully masters her new ability... another fierce battle is sure to ensue.

Baoan Hall is such a harmonious and loving family, where everyone competes and progresses together.

Sure enough, on his way back to Qiantang, Xu Xuan had already begun compiling a new tactics manual.

He and Xiaoqing huddled together, laughing and joking as they discussed the battle they had just fought, completely unlike the hostile relationship they had been having a moment ago, asking each other "Do you submit?"

"If you could fully master such a monstrous ability, Xiaoqing, you could become the number one trump card of the Bao'an Hall."

"The number one trump card!"

Xiaoqing's eyes lit up, her golden pupils gleaming with excitement.

This title... is quite interesting.

She straightened her chest, feeling that she was fully capable of bearing the burden.

Even Li Yingqi joined in, using her fresh and imaginative mind to participate in the discussion: "Master, I think we can use it in conjunction with an array, like last time when we..."

"Not bad, not bad!" Xu Xuan nodded repeatedly. "It can also be used in conjunction with... poisoning the enemy when they have lost all five senses..."

"Set up a few more traps!" Xiaoqing added excitedly.

Bai Suzhen stood on her white cloud, looking at the three humanoid creatures huddled together whispering to each other, and sighed helplessly.

She was truly afraid that these people's sinister thoughts would tarnish her reputation.

"Such a powerful innate divine ability..." Bai Suzhen couldn't help but rub her forehead, "Shouldn't it be used openly and honestly?"

Upon hearing this, the three of them looked up in unison, their faces filled with confusion.

"Open and aboveboard?" Xu Xuan scratched his head.

“Sister is right,” Xiaoqing pouted.

"Listen to my master's advice..." Li Yingqi muttered softly.

Bai Suzhen: "..."

Perhaps I shouldn't be above the clouds, but at the bottom...

In the afterglow of the setting sun, white clouds drift slowly toward the Qiantang River.

After discussing fighting and skills, Xu Xuan noticed that Xiao Qing was still somewhat downcast, and a pang of guilt struck him.

This little monster has just completed its evolution and should be in a state of invincibility, full of vigor and ready to strike down any obstacle.

In anime, this would be a dedicated background music segment, featuring various high-energy and memorable scenes.

As a result, I ran into myself as soon as I stepped out, and I got a beating along with the background music speaker. It was really discouraging.

“Ahem, well…” Xu Xuan cleared his throat and said, “Our Bao’an Hall is going to hold an annual meeting before the New Year, which is like a party.”

"This year has been a very glorious year for Baoantang. We are at a critical stage of transformation and need an event like this to boost morale."

Sure enough, Xiaoqing's eyes lit up instantly, and her golden pupils regained their brilliance.

Happiness is back!

Actually, the annual meeting wasn't a change brought about by Xu Xuan, this "extraterrestrial demon".

Throughout history, aristocratic families, wealthy merchants, and even royalty have held similar events, though the names have varied.

Whether it's a year-end banquet, a victory celebration, or a clan gathering, the underlying message is always the same: "Follow me, and everyone will live a life of luxury."

As a leader, you can freely boast and brag without worrying about anyone disagreeing on such a joyous occasion.

The most famous of these was Shi Chong's "Golden Valley Garden Gathering" in Luoyang. The scale and extravagance of it were beyond compare.

The guests were all contemporary celebrities and literary figures, who gathered to compose poems, drink wine, and make merry. Although Xu Xuan hadn't attended in person, he had heard of those extravagant displays of wealth:

"The ground was covered with brocade for thirty miles," "Pearls were used as curtains, and glass cups were used as goblets," "A beautiful woman held the cup; if you did not drink, you would be beheaded."

The old professors had subtle expressions when they talked about this, feeling that these scholars had lost their integrity but gained happiness.

and so……

"If those guys can do it, why can't we?"

Although the Baoan Hall was neither a purely underground society nor a public gathering of literati, its unique character as an armed force straddling both the legitimate and criminal worlds, bringing together people from all walks of life, is all the more worthy of being highlighted. This is what it means to unite all who can be united, and it possesses a unique spirit.

Moreover, when it comes to what meaningful things he has done for this world, Xu Xuan can proudly say it out loud.

In front of the three of them, he counted his great achievements of the year on his fingers:

"Starting with a Happy New Year... I entered the underworld three times, suppressed the White Lotus Dharma King, quelled the Western Regions Demonic Sect, fought Long-Eyebrow twice, killed the Yin-Yang Dharma King, and finally swept away Dongting Lake, saving millions of lives from fire and water..."

Without being immodest, most of the major events in Kyushu this year were orchestrated by this 'peace organization'.

The brothers have faced countless enemies, each battle a life-or-death struggle.

War after war, following the two leaders, we fought from south to north and from east to west. The phrase "a sea of ​​blood" is a truly apt description.

The land march over Dongting Lake alone resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands, a scene so brutal it could destroy the minds of ordinary cultivators.

What evil cult, what so-called demons? Go ask around and see who can do as much trouble as us, who can create as big a spectacle as us.

The celestial mechanisms have been disrupted countless times, and climate change has brought calamities upon the world.

That White Lotus Sect in the north, supposedly the most troublesome... heh.

It's shameful to talk about it; the new White Lotus Holy Father doesn't need such an unambitious organization.

In short, we've done so many awesome things, there's every reason to celebrate.

After listening to Xu Xuan's summary, Xiao Qing nodded repeatedly, her golden eyes sparkling with excitement: "Yes, yes, we have to make it big! Otherwise, how can our title of King Xiao Qing be established?"

She has already begun to imagine herself recounting her heroic deeds at the annual meeting.

Perhaps we should even recite a few poems to fit the current cultural atmosphere of the gathering.

The ghostwriters can be found from the academy; the children in Dugu Garden can no longer keep up with her pace of development.

Li Yingqi nodded frantically. As the vanguard officer, she had participated in almost all the fierce battles this year, and her purple and green swords were smoking from all the blows.

"I'm definitely going to brag about it when the time comes!" she muttered to herself, already starting to envision her "battle memoirs" in her mind.

It's perfectly normal for someone who is the spokesperson for the new Shushan to have this kind of awareness.

Only by establishing a strong reputation can we attract more outstanding talents to our department to learn kendo.

So... he glanced furtively at his master, then turned his gaze back to Xu Xuan.

My master has unfathomable skill in displaying divine power in public; I should have the opportunity to learn from him.

Even Bai Suzhen, who was on the cloud, nodded slightly after hearing Xu Xuan's detailed account.

This year has been full of bloodshed... She suddenly felt that it was not unreasonable for you to have an annual party and drink a few glasses.

However, when her gaze fell on Xu Xuan, a strange feeling suddenly flashed through her mind.

If this demon king were killed at this moment... would the storms of the world finally subside? Would I be able to ascend to immortality immediately? Would I achieve great merit and become a saint?

The thought flashed through her mind, but it surprised even Bai Suzhen herself.

It seems that the backlash is still caused by not severing the ties of love, and even greed has arisen.

But it is indeed quite tempting.

Xu Xuan was unaware that he had suddenly become fragrant, and was still rambling on about the other meanings of his annual meeting.

"The annual meeting can also serve as a resource integration and pre-battle mobilization."

"I'll be heading north next year, and I'll be leaving the base camp to everyone. We might need support from the south later."

Because Baoantang had money, a legitimate reason, and the ability to fight, it expanded rapidly.

Like a snowball rolling downhill, it gathered together many righteous teenagers and independent cultivators. However, they were divided into several departments because of their different cultivation methods or different tasks.

This gathering also served as a chance for people from different departments to get to know each other, making it easier for them to work together in the future.

As for resource integration, it's time to divide the spoils among ourselves.

As the saying goes, one cannot hold a position without virtue, nor can one eat without labor.

Previously, the system was not well-developed and there were many new members, so the distribution of treasures was always very conservative.

But... anyone who survives to the end of this year will have a long list of achievements.
(End of this chapter)