Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 942 People from the Illusionary Transformation Sect Arrive

It's definitely not feasible to expect monkeys to help with such delicate tasks.

This white-haired monkey is not one to enjoy watching fun; it's a total "fun destroyer," whose greatest hobby is flipping tables.

When faced with something unpleasant or troublesome, the first reaction is definitely to pick up a stick and smash it to pieces.

Even if we could actually get it to take action, it might point out the problem one second, and the next second the entire Xiaoxian County would be flooded by the Huai River's massive waves, turning it into a vast lake.

In a way, this can be considered a solution to the problem.

Therefore, Xu Xuan was very clear-headed. After hiding by the Huai River and using the monkey's "magical eye" to see the root of the problem, he planned to personally meet the Yu Meiren who was about to take human form.

If the other party, after taking human form, retains rationality despite the change in temperament and has no intention of harming the common people, then try to communicate with or even guide them.

If the opponent transforms into human form and exudes a murderous aura, becoming a peerless demon who only knows how to kill, possessing a terrifying foundation capable of overthrowing an entire region...

"Then our old Xu Ke will have to use ruthless methods and destroy the flower with cruelty." Xu Xuan muttered to himself, a resolute glint in his eyes.

Ultimately, the root of this problem lies in...

"Humans are a problem."

Xu Xuan's sudden remark startled the white-haired monkey who was pondering whether to ask for another peach.

A hint of obvious confusion flashed in his golden eyes: Huh? Aren't you a person? Why are you cursing yourself?
In fact, Xu Xuan made such a remark precisely because he was a "human" and had a deep understanding of "humans" and the various obsessions, emotions, and karmic obstacles derived from them.

In this day and age, ordinary demons who transform into human form do not usually become particularly complex or sophisticated immediately.

Most of them will still follow their original animalistic instincts, such as snake demons like Xiaoqing, who are a bit clumsy at first.

Plant transformation should be more innocent and naive, like a blank sheet of paper.

However, once it comes into contact with humans, especially their complex emotions and desires, it is extremely easy to be corrupted and distorted.

In this trend of "the righteous declining and the demons rising," just look at the tree demon grandmother who occupied Lanruo Temple and manipulated female ghosts to absorb the essence of scholars, and you'll know how outrageous a plant demon can be once it goes astray.

This poppy plant absorbs more than just ordinary essence of the sun and moon.

Instead, it was the corpse energy, malevolent energy, and ferocious energy that had accumulated over hundreds of years at the ancient battlefield of Gaixia.

This is practically an entrance with an overwhelming aura of negativity!
Regardless of what kind of temperament Yu Ji was in history, after being immersed in such extreme negative energy for thousands of years, the creature that she manifested could hardly be a kind person.

Furthermore, even if we take a step back and assume the worst...

A woman who could follow a figure like Xiang Yu in his campaigns, witnessing countless battles and carnage, and ultimately, in a desperate situation, resolutely commit suicide to ignite the final surge of courage in the Hegemon-King and cut off all his escape routes...

Its nature should be fierce, resolute, and even ruthless to the extreme.

Now, with its ferocity and inherent fierceness, it is even more ferocious and ruthless.

Even more terrifying is that it may also carry Yu Ji's memories, emotional imprints, and the stance of the Chu army...

"He's not someone you can easily get along with."

Xu Xuan finally came to a conclusion, his brows furrowing even more deeply.

The monkey scratched its head, completely baffled as to what the point was of Xu Xuan's rambling analysis of "human nature," "evil aura," and "stance."

In its eyes, it was nothing more than a little spirit in human form.

If you think something is wrong, just hit it with a stick and that's it. Why go through all this trouble?

Too lazy to bother with Xu Xuan, who was lost in thought, she threw out her usual harsh words, "Next time we meet, I'll definitely give you a good fight!" and then dashed back into the ever-flowing Huai River and disappeared.

Only after the suffocating, terrifying pressure completely dissipated with the departure of the monkey did the stone king, which had been standing frozen for a long time, finally creak and move twice.

Even its massive body swayed slightly, as if it were about to fall apart.

Meeting Xu Xuan's surprised gaze, the Stone King's voice trembled slightly with lingering fear: "The force of the two...two thousand miles of the Huai River pressed down upon me...it was truly...truly awe-inspiring..."

Even though this was their second meeting, it still couldn't budge an inch under that overwhelming aura.

That was a double crushing force stemming from both the level of life and absolute power; it was the unquestionable absolute oppression of those in power over those in power.

Although the monkey's true form was suppressed deep within the Huai River and could not emerge, its terrifying aura, forged through countless battles and capable of stirring up storms, was truly attached to that hair-like clone, without any reduction.

"Spirit?"

Xu Xuan was slightly taken aback, as if he had just realized that something like this had happened.

He immediately gave a "sudden realization" response, and even swayed his body a couple of times, making it look like he was finally relaxing after struggling to hold on.

"Oh, right, spirit! Yes, that's right! That spirit just now was really... I had a hard time maintaining it too!"

His performance, which was purely to consider the feelings of his subordinates, left the Stone Spirit both touched and speechless.

What touched me was that the head of the hall actually cared about the dignity of this stone.

Speechless... the acting was just too perfunctory!
What species did you transform into? You definitely can't be an ordinary human!
What human could possibly move and talk freely, and even have the leisure to feed peaches to monkeys, under the overwhelming aura of an ancient demon?!
Of course, Stone King only dared to mutter these words to himself.

After that, the man and the stone said no more and silently squatted on the edge of the eerie, lush poppy field, waiting to take shape, like two silent guardians.

Anyway, according to the monkey and the fluctuations in the atmosphere here, it's only a matter of one or two days.

Day two.

Looking at the sea of ​​poppies before him, whose colors were becoming increasingly vibrant and almost dripping with blood, the Stone King was already on high alert.

Overnight, it silently deployed hundreds of special stones containing its demonic power throughout the outskirts of Xiaoxian County, forming a simple yet effective warning network.

When demons take human form, they usually choose remote, secluded places in deep mountains and forests in order to seek safety.

Now that a demon has chosen to transform in the plains, especially in a famous ancient battlefield like Gaixia, causing such a commotion, it will inevitably attract the attention of cultivators from all directions. For cultivators, this is practically an opportunity delivered to their doorstep.

They either slay demons and monsters to gain merit and fame, and incidentally take the demon cores to refine medicine.

Or perhaps they are trying to subdue this newly transformed great demon, using it as a guardian beast or to enhance their own strength.

A demon race capable of triggering such a phenomenon must possess extraordinary origins and potential, making it extremely valuable.

Think about it, even a powerful, organized, and disciplined demon clan like the one in Dongting Lake, every few decades there would always be a few self-important cultivators who, without knowing the truth, would try to "capture a powerful one".

This shows how rare and precious "mobile treasure troves" those wild demons without the protection of powerful organizations are in the eyes of cultivators.

But this time...

A faint sense of anticipation arose within the hard core of the Stone King.

It wanted to see which unlucky fool dared to come and cause trouble at this time.

If we anger our boss who's lying in wait... hehehe.

This once taciturn stone has clearly had its mind corrupted by some unreliable leader, and has even learned to mutter under its breath and utter meaningful "hehehe" laughs.

If he were to follow Xu Xuan for a few more years, his laughter might evolve into the standard villainous "hehehe".

Of course, in reality, a large number of practitioners will not actually flock there.

The brief clash between the Huai River monkey and King Yu a few days ago caused energy fluctuations and law tremors that secretly shook the entire cultivation world of Kyushu for several days.

This really scared away several old monsters who were originally interested in the strange occurrences in this place and who considered themselves to be highly skilled.

At this critical juncture, who would dare to recklessly approach the Huai River basin?
That was incredibly stubborn, almost to the point of courting death.

However, the cultivation world is never short of "warriors" who think they are highly skilled and daring, or who are out of touch with information, or who are simply trying their luck.

Xu Xuan and Shi Wang didn't wait long before they saw two figures wearing monk robes with shiny bald heads.

They walked towards the center of the flower field in a very casual and uninhibited manner.

Their demeanor didn't seem like they were there to exorcise demons; it was more like they were taking a stroll in their backyard.

"..."

"Didn't they...feel the aftershocks of that earth-shattering battle a few days ago?"

The Stone King found it extremely puzzling.

It anticipated that there would always be some people who were blinded by greed and whose senses were clouded by greed, but was someone who barged in without any preparation a little crazy?
Xu Xuan squinted and looked at them, and quickly recognized one of them.

The monk who was slightly behind and stood respectfully was none other than Monk Baizhu, one of the secret agents he had planted in the Northern Illusion Sect years ago to deliver messages.

Since Bai Zhu is here, the identity of the young monk standing next to him with his head held high and an air of indifference is obvious.

He must be the true disciple of the Illusionary Transformation Sect in this generation, Monk Illusionary Void.

According to detailed intelligence reports from the Baoan Hall's intelligence department, this monk Huankong is no ordinary person.

He was the last disciple personally accepted by the sect leader of the Illusionary Transformation Sect, Abbot Daoyi, a hundred years ago, and was designated as the next generation's Buddhist disciple.

In a century, he gained profound understanding of the fundamental classic of the Illusionist School, the "Treatise on Form and Emptiness," and entered the second stage of Buddhism.

This speed of cultivation is indeed genius-level within Buddhism, enough to make him stand out among his peers.

Well... of course, this title of "genius" should automatically exclude the Pure Land monk Ruoxu, who reached the fourth realm in less than twenty years.

And a certain Zen Master "Fahai" who also came from the Pure Land School, but whose teachings cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

Compared to these two prodigies, Huan Kong's progress seems rather "normal".

As for his personality, intelligence suggests that this monk Huankong perfectly inherited the "fine traditions" of his master, monk Daoyi.

He is an extremely flamboyant and high-profile person who is extremely concerned about his image and enjoys pomp and circumstance and flattery.

A few days ago, when the monk Baizhu went to Baita Temple, one of the lower temples of the Huanhua Sect, he was received by the monk Huankong.

Xu Xuan had prepared several plans and scenarios to cover for Bai Zhu, but they were never used.

Bai Zhu simply followed the instructions and respectfully presented a "handwritten recommendation letter" stamped with the seal of "Master Guangliang," then praised the monk Huankong a few times:
He said, "I have long admired your name, Brother Huankong, since I was in the South. Today I finally meet you, and you are indeed extraordinary!"

They say things like, "The Buddhist teachings of the Illusion Sect are profound and its reputation is truly resounding!"

There's also the saying, "The true essence of Buddhism lies entirely in the transformation between form and emptiness; only someone like you, senior brother, can truly grasp its profound meaning!"

As a result, this utterly unskilled flattery made the monk Huankong beam with joy and feel extremely pleased.

I think this monk who came from a "small place" in the south is not only sensible, but also has good judgment.

So she accepted the white pearl with great ease and even treated it with utmost hospitality.

That being said, if the intruders were from the Illusionary Transformation Sect, then their swaggering behavior would be understandable.

Although the Illusion Sect was considered rather weak by Xu Xuan, who would often bring up negative examples such as "almost being wiped out by the White Lotus Holy Mother" and "the current leader, Monk Daoyi, being controlled by the Pure Land Demon Monk with an illusion for ten days" to make fun of them.

But as the saying goes, shame breeds courage. It was precisely because of this great humiliation that the Illusionary Transformation Sect has strived for progress over the past three hundred years.

He devoted almost all his energy to the research of illusion techniques and the improvement of the sect's strength.

Therefore, although there may still be a lack of top-level experts, their overall strength is still very considerable among the Buddhist sects of the North, firmly placing them in the first tier.

(End of this chapter)