Achieving the Dao from the Hundred Schools of Thought

Zhuang Weiyang was enveloped in wind magic, making her extremely fast! She also had mountain magic to enhance her, locking in her aura.

The Green Snake Demon Clan's abilities all lie in their physical bodies, and their spiritual senses are not particularly sharp. By the time She Ya discovered Zhuang Weiyang, it was already too late to react!

"Wind and Fire Condensed into Form, Flame Spear!" With a thought, the two arts of the Military Saint intertwined, and a cyan spear condensed in Zhuang Weiyang's hand.

Zhuang Weiyang's wind magic is superior to his fire magic, and the spear he wields now is completely different from the spear he created at Tiger Hill.

In Zhuang Weiyang's hand, a long spear shimmered with a blue light, formed from a single wind technique. The spearhead was a bluish-red, occasionally emitting rays of light, as if a red tassel had been made for the flaming spear.

"Swoosh!" The spear shot out, its target aimed directly at She Ya's chest!

The Green Serpent Demon, in human form, didn't have its seven-inch mark on its chest, but rather on the hardest part of its abdominal scales. Zhuang Weiyang hadn't intended to kill She Ya; otherwise, she would have directly smeared Tian Qing's face with her own!

However, things did not go as smoothly as Zhuang Weiyang had imagined.

Unable to dodge in time, Sheya immediately transformed into a demonic form, its serpentine body stretching out for dozens of feet, and the flaming spear barely pierced its tail.

"Sizzle sizzle—"

The intense heat was constantly melting Sheya's flesh and blood. Sheya made a decisive move, disregarding its tail, and manipulated its body to smash its snake snout towards Zhuang Weiyang!

"Bang!"

Zhuang Weiyang nimbly dodged She Ya's attacking demonic body. She Ya straightened up, locked onto Zhuang Weiyang's position, and wanted to engage her in a prolonged fight.

Seeing Zhuang Weiyang approaching, Zhong Bai, looking anxious, unconsciously called out:

"Brother-in-law, watch out!"

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Weiyang waved his hand and conjured more than a dozen flaming spears, each with a red tassel at its tip, radiating high temperature and distorting the surrounding air.

"Zhong Bai thought I was only at the Faint Light Realm... Sigh, my strength is about to be revealed again!"

Despite her thoughts racing, Zhuang Weiyang continued her attack on She Ya!

"Flame Spear, swiftly!"

"Wait!" Sheya stopped fighting, her snake body twisted and compressed, and she returned to her human form.

She Ya reached into his chest and, to Zhuang Weiyang's surprise, pulled out a jade-shaped piece of blood rice.

"Brother, please forgive me! I was merely sparring with General Zhong Bai on behalf of my cousin; there was no ill intent. This red jade is of superior quality; I present it to you as a gift!"

She Ya forced a smile, held the blood rice in his hand, and performed a perfectly proper fist and palm salute.

Then, it opened its mouth and hissed, and the "clan brother" who was fighting with Zhong Bai also stopped and hovered in place.

"Haha, a friendly spar? You're afraid my brother-in-law will kill you, aren't you!"

"You demons are truly fascinating. Each and every one of you is more courteous than I am when facing the powerful figures of my race!"

Zhong Bai lightly touched the air, stepping on lotus flowers, and landed beside Zhuang Weiyang.

The long-awaited system notification sound also rang out at the same time.

You have gained Zhong Bai's approval and comprehended the art of "military strategy"—naval warfare.

[The art of war—naval warfare—was improved upon through the principles of the I Ching.]

[Naval Warfare (1/10000): Your understanding of naval warfare has deepened. Activating spells grants the "Water Power" buff and can also empower your soldiers!]

Naval warfare is a branch of military strategy, typically mastered by naval commanders.

In the game, obtaining this spell can increase the speed of marching on water, change the course of rivers, and manipulate water currents to fight enemies.

With mastery of magic, one can contend with fish-like monsters in the water!

"The magic is good, and there are many rivers in Suzhou, so it will definitely come in handy."

But how long will it take for Zhong Bai to finally acknowledge me?

Zhuang Weiyang turned her head and saw an admiration in Zhong Bai's eyes that she had never seen before.

"I see. No matter how unconventional Zhong Bai is, he's still a military cultivator! Only those stronger than him can gain his approval!"

Having figured this out, Zhuang Weiyang turned to look at She Ya.

She Ya smiled broadly, bowing as he waited for Zhuang Weiyang to accept the gift, not daring to move an inch.

"Nice gift, where did you get it?"

"By chance..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhuang Weiyang turned his head away. He couldn't waste the flaming spear he had conjured, so he gave it all to his "clan brother" She Ya.

At this moment, Zhuang Weiyang showed no mercy, aiming her spear at his vital spot!

"Don't!"

"boom--!"

As the spell was cast, blood and flesh flew everywhere!

Sheya's "cousin" died on the spot before he could even let out a cry!

Zhuang Weiyang seemed to only then hear She Ya speak.

"What...did you just say?"

Sheya couldn't maintain his expression; his mouth twitched constantly, and his snake scales and human skin kept changing.

"It's nothing..."

Sheya barely managed to maintain his human form, though he was filled with anger but dared not speak out.

Zhong Bai's expression changed repeatedly, from mockery to concern.

"Sheya, just say what's wrong, it'll feel better if you say it... Huh? Haha!"

Zhuang Weiyang glanced at Zhong Bai but did not stop him.

This kid clearly has a grudge against Sheya. Let him say a few more words now!

Zhong Bai continued his provocations, and She Ya swallowed his anger, forcing a polite smile onto his face as he imitated the manners of a human:

"Brother, it was my cousin who attacked General Zhong Bai! Now that you have killed him, may I leave?"

Zhuang Weiyang shook her head repeatedly, while Zhong Bai, who was beside her, hesitated to speak but did not stop her.

"What else do you want, brother? I am different from my cousin. I am born with the blood of my father. Killing me will not do you any good! Why not let me go? Sheya will remember your kindness in forgiving me."

Zhuang Weiyang shook her head again.

Where do demons get their humanity, and how can they remember grudges and gratitude?

His cousin, of the same blood, died, and he only felt a brief anger. Remember his past kindness? Perhaps he'll have to learn from Goujian in Suzhou and endure hardship and humiliation to achieve his goal!

"You haven't answered my question yet. Where did you find this?"

Zhuang Weiyang held up the jade-like blood-red rice and continued to press for answers.

She Ya was taken aback at first, then laughed and said, "This is snake saliva stone, which is plentiful in the territory of my Green Snake clan! If you like it, you can come with me to get it!"

Zhuang Weiyang nodded slightly, then summoned the Flame Spear and smashed it through She Ya's thigh.

"Ugh—!"

"Human! I treated you with courtesy, yet you repeatedly humiliated me! Do you think my Green Snake clan has no demons?!"

Zhuang Weiyang remained expressionless, ignoring She Ya's anger.

What is the cunning of beasts? It only adds to their amusement!

First they tried to bribe him, then they threatened him; not a single word Sheya uttered was true!

This place is definitely not far from the Green Snake Clan, and there is no time to get entangled with Sheya any longer.

"I'll ask you one more time: where did this thing come from?! If you don't tell the truth, you and your clansman can leave together!"

She Ya's face stiffened for a moment, then she feigned realization.

"I remember now! This isn't snake saliva stone! I found it near a Vietnamese village! Those Vietnamese people are..."

"lead the way!"

"Brother..."

"lead the way!"

This matter concerns divine power and cannot be compromised! Zhuang Weiyang repeatedly threatened her, and She Ya had no choice but to agree.

Zhong Bai looked puzzled and asked:

"Brother-in-law, this..."

"Zhong Bai, this is extremely important! Go to the valley and wait for me! I'll go with She Ya!"

Zhuang Weiyang's attitude was firm, leaving no room for negotiation, so Zhong Bai had no choice but to nod and leave.

After Zhong Bai left, She Ya immediately tried to walk forward, but was stopped by Zhuang Weiyang.

Zhuang Weiyang conjured a long staff using mountain magic, tapped it with her chin, and said with a sharp smile:

"Here, transform into a little snake and coil around it!"

"Brother, what is this?"

"Do you think I'm stupid? Hurry up!"

She gritted her teeth, transformed into a small snake, and coiled around the stone stick.

Zhuang Weiyang then coated the stone stick with a layer of mountain magic to isolate its aura; and with wind magic, the stick floated more than ten feet away.

After doing all this, Zhuang Weiyang nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, that's fine now."

"Sheya, please show me the way!"

Now Sheya can't cause any more trouble!

Sheya, perched on a stone stick, obediently led the way!