Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 965 Jiangnan Qing is the Supreme

"I object!"

A deep, yet remarkably firm growl, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, abruptly shattered the almost frozen atmosphere of submission in the square!

There are more experts?!

All thirty-odd demon king generals present were greatly shocked and turned around abruptly to look in the direction of the sound!

Suddenly, a raging wave, tens of feet high, surged up on the vast lake in the distance.

A demonic aura filled the air, and with overwhelming force, it swept towards Songmenshan Island at an extremely fast speed!

The demonic aura was dense and ancient, carrying an undeniable and formidable power.

Several old monsters who had stayed in Poyang Lake the longest carefully sensed the familiar aura, and their faces immediately showed extreme confusion:

"This...this is...that old turtle general who was said to have gone out to visit friends and hasn't returned for a long time?"

"Why did it come back at this critical juncture? And so aggressively?"

"This old turtle is usually the most composed person, what kind of audacity has it gotten today to dare to confront King Qing directly?!"

The two brothers, the big chicken and the little chicken, exchanged a surprised and uncertain glance, countless thoughts flashing through their minds in an instant.

Could it be... that this old thing really has some unknown, extraordinary background that gives it the confidence to confront the invincible Azure Demon King?!
Now that I think about it carefully, this old turtle has an extremely long lifespan. It seems to have taken root at the bottom of Poyang Lake long before they did, and has weathered countless storms and changes, yet it has always remained safe and sound...

The atmosphere suddenly became subtle.

The little chicken got all fired up again, thinking that everyone could unite to overthrow the rule of the foreign demons.

Some demon kings who had completely given up and were ready to accept their fate had their resentment and glimmer of hope quietly stirred up in their hearts.

If there were a way to achieve the best of both worlds, that would preserve the existing order of Poyang Lake, prevent them from fighting a terrifying entity like Bao'an Hall, and allow them to maintain their previous carefree state... that would be the best choice, wouldn't it?
Just as the demons were having different thoughts, the towering waves rushed to the front of the island, and the waves crashed down.

As the storm subsided, the atmosphere suddenly became even more tense and eerie.

An old general clad in heavy tortoise-shell armor slowly stepped ashore. His figure was as imposing as a mountain, and each step he took caused the sand and gravel on the ground to tremble slightly. The armor plates collided and produced a dull, clanging sound like stones striking each other.

His face was covered with ancient, dark brown lines, his brow bones were high like cliffs, and his eyes, though cloudy like old jade deposited at the bottom of a pool, suddenly flashed with a heart-stopping light when his eyelids opened and closed.

His nose was sunken, resembling a tortoise's snout, and short, grayish-white whiskers as hard as steel needles grew around his lips. When he opened his mouth, his dark blue gums were exposed, adding to his fierce appearance.

His demonic aura was heavy and condensed like mercury, spreading out and causing the surrounding lake water to flow backward and swirl. The Azure Dragon Battle Banners standing on the shore also seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, with the corners of the banners swirling in his direction!

'Such a powerful aura!' Yu Bai's heart sank, his expression turning grave. 'The oppressive aura this old turtle is displaying clearly rivals that of the strongest being in Poyang Lake, a strength severely inconsistent with the information previously provided!'

A shadow fell over my heart. It seemed that my hasty attempt to suppress Poyang Lake with overwhelming force had ultimately backfired.

However, compared to Yu Bai's cautious concerns, the reactions of the young people in Bao'an Hall were quite interesting.

Overwhelmingly domineering?

Yu Yingnan's lips curled into an excited smile. With a gentle twist of her wrist, the azure Nanming Fire flowed from her fingertips as if alive, leaping with dangerous sparks.

Yan Renying remained silent, his right hand firmly gripping the hilt of his sword. Faint, shimmering starlight appeared and vanished around him, his sword energy contained but not unleashed.

Qi Lingyun's expression was calm, and a delicate little flag was now in her palm. The flag moved without wind, and it seemed that thousands of sword lights flowed inside, forming the Shu Mountain Sword Formation.

Qi Jinchan took two steps forward; he was short, so others couldn't see him.

Not only the four of them, but also several generals and demon kings from the Baoan Hall, who were direct descendants of Taihu Lake and Dongting Lake, all had fierce glints in their eyes and were eager to try.

Some wanted to pledge their loyalty, some wanted to advance their careers, and some wanted to turn Poyang Lake into a sea of ​​blood.

Therefore, some of the newly subdued demons either secretly held the Yin Thunder of Gui Water in their palms, their eerie light flickering; or they used their demonic power to activate poisonous stones, causing ominous miasma to emanate from their bodies.

What's even more unsettling is that a thick, persistent fog has quietly risen around the entire Songmen Mountain.

Within the mist, the runes and spirits flickered, their energy intertwined, rapidly transforming from a simple illusion into a ferocious array that combined trapping and killing!

The resources of Dongting Lake, even if only a portion of them were received, greatly enhanced the combat strength of Bao'an Hall, especially various strategic materials.

A chilling atmosphere instantly replaced the previous "harmony," and all members of the Baoan Hall were on high alert, their cold gazes fixed on the suddenly appearing old turtle.

All that's needed is for King Xiaoqing to give the order, and then we'll have a real "battle of wits and destruction of gods" with this reckless old monster!
The demons of Poyang Lake felt a chill run through their bodies, as if they had been thrown from their warm nest into a raging storm. Their souls swayed and almost left their bodies, as if they were about to fall into the deepest hell!
A seemingly inevitable life-or-death battle is about to erupt!
However, the Little Green King, seated on the main seat, maintained his signature cold and ruthless villainous expression, remaining silent. But far from being angry, he was secretly delighted.

That's right! That's exactly how it should be!

How could seizing the vast territory of 60,000 hectares of Poyang Lake be so smooth sailing?
According to Xu Xuan's theory, at this time, a few old guys who are not in control and rely on their seniority should jump out and righteously incite a tragic drama of "fighting against the enemy together" to try to win over the thirty-six demon generals to resist together. This is the normal "conquest script"!

How can everyone immediately bow down and become a traitor? That would be far too unchallenging!

Yu Bai was a bit stunned. "You old man, coming out at this moment is to deny my work results."

Taking a deep breath to suppress the slight turmoil in his heart caused by the opponent's unexpected strength, he quietly tightened his grip on a bag of carefully crafted, highly poisonous sand, stepped forward, and, on behalf of his king, sternly rebuked:

"You old monster! Where did you come from, mountain spirit or water demon? Have you eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard? How dare you roar at the altar and offend the King's carriage!"

"Are you truly not afraid of dying and your cultivation being destroyed in an instant, a hundred years of practice gone to waste?!"

Before the words were finished, a thunderclap boomed in the sky, and the pale white lightning illuminated the entire square, casting a chilling light upon it!

The faint sounds of metal clashing and swords scraping echoed through the arena. A powerful, chilling aura permeated the air, making it almost impossible for the demons to breathe!

Faced with this tense and murderous scene, General Yuan swallowed hard.

This is wrong
Then, on that old face covered with deep brown lines, he forced out a fawning smile that looked more like a grimace.

It hurriedly clasped its hands in a fist and bowed repeatedly towards the main seat, its voice softening and lowering considerably, completely devoid of its previous ferocity: "Great King Qing... please forgive me! All of you, please calm your anger! Please don't misunderstand, please don't misunderstand!"

"This old man...this old man has just returned from the outer sea. The journey was long and he was in a hurry, so his voice was...uh...a little bit louder just now. He had absolutely no intention of offending Your Majesty's entourage!"

This sudden admission of weakness instantly diminished the tense and tense atmosphere.

The thirty-six demon generals of Poyang Lake, who had initially held onto a sliver of hope, exchanged speechless glances, their newly kindled flame of hope instantly extinguished.

'I thought this veteran would have some backbone and could bring about a turnaround... but it turns out he's just a show-off, chickening out so easily!'

General Yuan had a bitter pill to swallow, but it didn't want to back down!

But the enemy was overwhelming. Just the sight of those young humans was almost blinding to its tortoise eyes with their dazzling light, not to mention the unfathomable Azure Demon King on the main seat...

Alright, alright, a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Let's just bear with it for now!
In fact, it did have some ulterior motives when it first appeared.

Some time ago, it traveled to the East China Sea to visit friends, and by chance, it encountered a group of senior demons from the distant outer sea.

Those beings possessed an ancient and terrifying aura, and were plotting a momentous event!

They claimed that if this matter succeeded, all participants could break through their own bloodline shackles on the Water Element Avenue, and have the opportunity to become one of the strongest in the world, or even... glimpse the legendary realm of the Demon God!

This hasty return to Poyang Lake was intended to secretly contact old subordinates, gather manpower, and work together to achieve great things and secure a bright future!

Who knew that as soon as they stepped back into their old homeland, they would hear the news that the Azure Demon King was going to unify the water tribes of Jiangnan and hold this "Discussion on the Dao and Destruction of Gods" conference.

How is this possible? !
This is practically cutting off its path and blocking its opportunities!

That's why they came here in a huff, wanting to see what kind of person this so-called "Green Demon King" was. Could it be that in just ten years, the Jiangnan region has changed so much?
Then... it discovered.

The Jiangnan region has truly undergone a dramatic transformation.

However, when my gaze inadvertently swept over the faint blue mark on my wrist, I regained a little confidence.

After all, it now has a "organized" demon force behind it! Its encounter in the East Sea is its greatest asset.

"Cough cough."

He cleared his throat, straightened his back as much as he could, trying to regain some of his seniority, and addressed the person in the main seat:

"King Qing, esteemed immortals. I... I have spent some years wandering around Poyang Lake, and today I dare to speak a word of justice, though I do not know if I should."

Relying on the newly acquired protective magic item in his arms and his years of experience in Poyang Lake, he felt that he was qualified to say a few words in this situation.

"Ideally...it would be best if we could negotiate a bit and let me take a few trusted old subordinates with me, so I can report back to those senior figures in the East Sea. Of course, if you're determined to suppress me completely..." The old turtle's mind raced, "then my solitary escape...it seems...not entirely unacceptable?"

(End of this chapter)