Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 1067 The Storm in Luoyang
Suddenly, the air in the once solemn and majestic Golden Hall seemed to freeze, and all was silent.

Even the faintest breaths could be heard clearly; everyone was stunned by this devastating news.

The air became scorching hot, and my lips and tongue felt dry.

Mount Beiman, like a sleeping dragon, stretches across the northern side of the "center of the world," towering majestically. Its mountain range resembles the North Star, naturally protected by the Yellow River and surrounding mountains, gathering wind and energy, and accumulating spiritual beauty. Since ancient times, it has been the dragon vein of the Central Plains.

Therefore, rulers throughout history have regarded it as an excellent place for eternal rest.

From the royal tombs of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty to the imperial tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty, from the tombs of the Cao Wei Dynasty to the mausoleums of the Western Jin Dynasty, this mountain range became a highly sought-after burial site for emperors, generals, nobles, and officials throughout history.

Countless powerful figures have longed to use this auspicious land to forever safeguard the nation's destiny, bring blessings to their descendants, and seek eternal peace in this blessed land.

The mountain range mainly consists of 33 peaks, including Pingfeng Mountain, Gucheng Mountain, Yisu Mountain, Cuiyun Peak, and Shouyang Mountain, which are lined up from west to east, resembling a reclining dragon.

Shouyang Mountain is the highest peak of Mangshan Mountain within Yanshi. Its name is derived from the phrase "at the beginning of sunrise, the light will reach first," symbolizing light and hope.

After the fall of the Shang Dynasty, Bo Yi and Shu Qi went into seclusion on Shouyang Mountain, refusing to eat Zhou grain and starving themselves to death. This gave rise to the famous tale of "Gathering Ferns on Shouyang," further highlighting the sacredness and noble character of this mountain.

Of course, there is also a particularly important imperial mausoleum in Shouyang Mountain, called Gaoyuan Mausoleum.

The Book of Jin, Annals of Emperor Xuan, records: "Previously, he prepared his final instructions, built an earthen burial site on Shouyang Mountain, without a mound or trees; he wrote three chapters of his last instructions, dressed him in his everyday clothes, and did not set up funerary objects, and those who died later were not allowed to be buried with him. This was in accordance with his last instructions. When the Jin state was first established, he was posthumously honored as King Xuan. When Emperor Wu ascended the throne, he was given the honorific title of Emperor Xuan, his mausoleum was named Gaoyuan, and his temple was called Gaozu."

This highland mausoleum is the final resting place of Sima Yi, the founding emperor of the Jin Dynasty.

Therefore, the collapse of this place was something that the reigning emperor found very difficult to bear.

In any dynasty, this would be a momentous event, perhaps even a more ominous sign of impending doom than Mars guarding the heart of the heart.

The collapse of the imperial tomb not only signifies the wrath of the ancestors, but also suggests that the Mandate of Heaven is no longer in their favor, and is a harbinger of a change of dynasty.

Even the slogans used to attack them were ready-made quotes from famous people.

It is worth noting that in the early years of the Jin Dynasty, there was a famous filial son who wrote a famous line that was regarded as a classic by later generations.

Li Mi, courtesy name Lingbo, personal name Qianren, was a native of Wuyang County, Jianwei Commandery, Yizhou.

This renowned scholar, famous for his filial piety, declined Emperor Wu's summons to serve as the tutor of the crown prince, citing his grandmother's advanced age, illness, and lack of care. He submitted a memorial explaining his reasons for not accepting the appointment, which became the famous "Memorial to the Throne."

One of the lines, "I humbly submit that the Holy Dynasty governs the world with filial piety," is truly exquisite.

These seven characters not only pleased Emperor Wu, but also became the moral cornerstone of the Jin Dynasty and were regarded as the guiding principle for governing the country.

The wise court governed the country with filial piety, which was not only Li Mi's brilliance, but also the ingenious design of the entire feudal centralized rule.

Filial piety, as a moral weapon that has been used throughout history, is even more powerful than a thousand troops.

Under this system, the people are expected to regard the emperor as their sovereign and father, and those in power consider themselves to be their parents. The imperial court can even more openly and blatantly guide the people to refer to the regime as their parents.

This allows for a more flexible approach to "children," where parents can be either loving or strict. After all, how could parents possibly harm you?
Now, this carefully constructed moral system is collapsing.

A court that governs the country with filial piety cannot even protect its own ancestral graves?
An emperor who ruled the country with filial piety could not even protect his own ancestors.

In fact, Li Mi was a representative of the New Text School of Confucianism, and also incorporated the essence of the Bashu School.

The scholarship it inherited is a vast system centered on classics, history, and apocryphal studies, and also encompasses ancient literature and political science.

Therefore, the "Memorial to the Throne" is not simply about blind filial piety, but rather contains profound political wisdom and philosophy of life.

But the power to interpret scriptures has always been in the hands of the rulers.

Just like a fine piece of jade, it can be carved into a timeless masterpiece in the hands of a craftsman, but in the hands of a butcher it may be used as a stepping stone.

This governing philosophy of "ruling the world with filial piety" can naturally be manipulated and distorted by those in power for their own purposes.

In particular, the fact that the Sima regime came to power through "abdication" carries a somewhat ambiguous and unclear connotation.

There is an even greater need to promote filial piety in order to downplay the controversy surrounding the change of regime and to restore the legitimacy of rule. Filial piety has become the best fig leaf and the most powerful tool for governance.

The Tai Shi Code explicitly stipulated that those who were unfilial could be sentenced to death, thus thoroughly incorporating filial piety into the legal system.

The dismissal of Magistrate Ximen due to a case of filial impiety under his jurisdiction was the result of Bailu Academy's full efforts and maneuvering.

So this time, the collapse of the imperial mausoleum actually hit the legitimacy of the dynasty. Now, who can accuse the emperor of "filial impiety"?

Several princes who have always been very active may have something to say.

The ministers in the golden palace knew that a storm was brewing in the country, or rather, the storm had already arrived.

Taichang was the first to feel the storm.

As the head of the Nine Ministers who oversaw the administration of the imperial mausoleum county, he was inescapable of escaping responsibility if anything happened at the imperial mausoleum.

At this moment, all I could do was kneel there in fear, my forehead pressed against the cold ground, waiting for whatever fate awaited me.

The position of head of the Nine Ministers is definitely not going to be kept; in fact, the head of this person might be taken away too!

Jia Chong secretly lamented the difficulties faced by the current emperor.

This emperor has probably lived a life worse than a dog these past few years.

Every few months I get a headache, every few months something earth-shattering happens, every few months I get hurt badly by fate.

In recent months, things have reached a peak. The series of blows has been shocking even to a seasoned and powerful official like him.

Could it be that besides bad guys like us, there are other forces operating in the shadows?
Jia Chong fell into deep thought. He believed he had managed the court with an impenetrable fortress, but these successive waves of turmoil were clearly beyond his control.

The others had different thoughts, and their facial expressions were also somewhat out of control.

Some were secretly delighted, while others were filled with worry. Behind every seemingly fearful face in this golden palace, there might be hidden schemes.

Even the Grand Preceptor, who always maintained a stern expression, couldn't control himself this time.

His face was solemn as he looked up towards the north of Luoyang, feeling immense pressure.

He considers himself a top-tier schemer and a supreme demon among men. Over the years, he has orchestrated a major event that could impact the entire Kyushu region, a fact he often takes pride in.

What Yangtze River Dragon King? He was merely confined to a river. What White Lotus Holy Mother? In the end, she was punished by Heaven.

This human world should have been its chessboard.

However, the various upheavals of recent years have made him feel increasingly insignificant and not evil enough.

Their ability to manipulate events at will, their audacity to overturn the world at will, is something even the most powerful demons would find inferior.

The feeling of awe inexplicably returned to my heart.

For a demon determined to seize destiny and wreak havoc on the world, this is truly a situation that is both laughable and pathetic.

At this moment, it felt extremely anxious and irritable, and also had a vague sense of fear.

It ignores the wind and rain in the south, as if they don't exist.

It ignores the wind and rain of the north, treating it only as a light breeze and drizzle.

But the situation at the gates of Luoyang really can't be ignored. Mangshan is right next to the imperial city; it's like being attacked on our doorstep. It would be inexcusable to pretend we don't see it.

So, what exactly is causing this? Is it targeting me?
The more the Imperial Advisor thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

Over the years, it has been secretly plotting and has offended quite a few powerful forces. Could it be that one of its enemies has come knocking on its door?
Let's rewind a little.

The weather on Mangshan Mountain today is very bad, extremely bad.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and lightning flashed and thunder roared, as if it had become a standard backdrop for a major event.

But this was no ordinary thunderstorm; rather, it was a warning from heaven and earth, indicating that a major event was unfolding here that could disrupt the very fabric of the universe.

Those violent lightning bolts are actually anomalies produced by the frantic friction and collision of positive and negative electrons. The intense light and deafening noise are the most severe warnings from heaven and earth: those creatures that are not strong enough should quickly hide or flee to other places for refuge!
Of course, those with sufficient strength will not avoid it.

On the contrary, they wanted to go and find out what was going on. After all, such extraordinary celestial phenomena often signified great opportunities or earth-shattering secrets.

Beiman Mountain is not only the location of the highest-ranking and most densely packed burial sites in the mortal world, but also, due to the accumulation of yin energy over thousands of years and the convergence of dragon vein and earth energy, several "spiritual places" that connect yin and yang have naturally formed deep within it.

These places exist outside the rules of the Three Realms, making them veritable lawless lands.

Naturally, many legends of immortality lie dormant within, including the heroic spirits of ancient generals who died in battle, immortals who have cultivated for thousands of years to achieve the Corpse-Dissolving Realm, and ancient sorcerers who have fallen into demonic ways. It can be described as a strange realm where the living are forbidden to tread and the dead linger.

Now that people are causing chaos and disturbances at our doorstep, these long-dormant legends are finally beginning to awaken.

A terrifying aura rose from the depths of Mangshan Mountain, and countless eyes opened in the darkness.

"who is it!!!"

A deafening roar came from the depths of Mangshan Mountain, carrying the pent-up anger of a thousand years.

"How dare you disturb my slumber!"

Another chilling voice followed, as if it came from the depths of the netherworld.

"I am from the Great Zhou Dynasty." "So hungry!!" "This king..."

The roars that rose and fell instantly enlivened this secluded place.

The same goes for King Qilicha, who was also making a lot of noise while lurking among them. This ghost king, who came to Beiman Mountain to investigate on the orders of Xu Xuan, has successfully infiltrated the inner circle of these ancient beings and is now lurking here as a "newly appointed ghost king".

After this period of investigation, the conclusion is that although Mount Mang is not as terrifying as the Daoist temple of the Five Ghost Emperors, its foundation is far superior to that of a Great Hell. Furthermore, it contains several beings comparable to the Black Mountain Demon, who are absolutely invincible.

Fortunately, this place is near Luoyang, where the dragon energy of emperors throughout history has suppressed it. Otherwise, these ghostly white bone demons and corpse demons, as well as various kings and generals who were unwilling to disappear, would definitely break out of Mangshan and wreak havoc on the world.

"I don't know where this hothead came from who dares to cause trouble here. He must have a death wish."

King Qilicha was silently complaining while simultaneously writing an investigation report using his mind.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of water?

The sound was initially faint, like the gentle murmur of a distant stream. But in the blink of an eye, it became deafening, as if the entire mountain was trembling with the sound of the water!
not good!

The demon king's will was touched, and King Qilicha immediately got up and left his hiding place, running away without even looking back.

He sensed the signs of destruction.

It's not just a simple injury or being scattered, but a true and eternal annihilation!
Just now, I clearly sensed that a white bone demon that was shouting loudly not far away suddenly lost its voice and didn't even leave a trace of its soul!
This is no ordinary incident!
Something terrible has happened at Mangshan! Something incredible has broken in!
With the Ghost King's unique instinct to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, as well as his excellent escape skills honed through long-term training at Baoan Hall, and the divine incantation of "May the Holy Father protect you" in his heart, King Qilicha finally managed to jump out of this ley line at the critical moment.

(End of this chapter)