Chapter 64: Kappa Slays Mountain Child

"The Oriental Library, eh? Is this young Daoist the one who withstood the bombing of the Japanese invaders' planes and warships?"

"That's not right! There were over a dozen people who went to the Oriental Library!"

"I don't believe it either. At his age, how much magic power could he possibly have to control a grand array?"

The crowd discussed it heatedly; almost no one believed that Zhang Cheng was the person in charge.

Among them, a Perfected Person from the Maoshan Northern School was also hesitant. The way of arrays was a specialty of Maoshan Daoists. As far as he knew, the best among defensive arrays was the Golden Steel Array. This type of array consumed the most magic power; unless the array base and array eye were top-tier magical treasures, it was impossible to significantly reduce the consumption of magic power.

When Ximen Lang saw that everyone didn't believe it, he immediately said, "The dozen or so fellow Daoists who accompanied us to the Oriental Library can testify."

An old Daoist stood up and said, "Everyone, this poor Daoist can guarantee that the fact the library was saved this time is entirely due to Fellow Daoist Zhang's contribution."

Immediately after, a female Daoist also stood up and said, "This poor Daoist can also testify; this time, we owe it all to Fellow Daoist Zhang."

When the crowd saw people standing up one after another to testify, those who still wanted to question him stopped talking. That Zuo Dao could not help but say, "Truly, the blue comes from the indigo but is better than the indigo; Maoshan has gained another person who has attained the Dao."

The Maoshan Perfected Person in charge stood up and said, "Fellow Daoists, you are too kind. Since Fellow Daoist Zhang's ability is beyond doubt, there is no need for everyone to quibble anymore, right?"

That Zuo Dao immediately said, "Every commoner is responsible for the rise and fall of the nation. Now that these Japanese invaders, a mere tiny country, have learned a few superficial tricks and think there is no one in our Central Plains, this poor Daoist is duty-bound to teach these thieves a lesson!"

When the crowd saw the Maoshan Perfected Person backing Zhang Cheng, they also expressed their support one after another.

In the crowd, a young Daoist shouted, "Fellow Daoist Zhang!"

Zhang Cheng heard the voice and looked over; it was actually Lingyunzi.

Lingyunzi immediately stepped forward and said, "I knew you would definitely participate in this matter.

Previously, this poor Daoist wanted to come to Shanghai, but my master would not allow it. Now that the country is in trouble, my master has agreed to let me come. Fortunately, I did not break my promise.

Fellow Daoist Zhang has accomplished a great feat. Previously, this poor Daoist still wanted to compare myself with you, but now it seems I have lost my composure."

Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are truly a wonderful person. There is no need to worry about these things. Once we are on the battlefield later, you must be extra careful."

Lingyunzi patted his chest and said, "Hahaha, don't worry, Fellow Daoist. Mere Japanese invaders, what is there to fear?"

The Perfected Person from Longhu Mountain hurriedly spoke up and shouted, "Lingyunzi!"

Lingyunzi looked back, waved his hand, and said, "I'm off. After this battle, we shall catch up again."

Immediately after, the Perfected Person from the Maoshan Northern School walked over and said, "Nephew Zhang, I haven't seen you for several months, and you have already accomplished such a great feat. You have not tarnished the prestige of Brother Jinbao; you are truly a talented youth."

Zhang Cheng said very modestly, "Uncle, you are too kind. This is all something I should do as a citizen of this country."

The Perfected Person nodded and said, "Hmm, steady and magnanimous. Once you are on the battlefield later, you must be careful of a few people. Among the Yin-Yang Bureau, there are a man and a woman, two young people who are extremely formidable. In addition, there are three formidable young women in the Nine Chrysanthemums Sect. You must be extra careful."

Zhang Cheng asked, "What about those people like the Yin-Yang Heads and the Nine Chrysanthemums family?"

The Perfected Person smiled and said, "These old things are naturally for us to deal with."

Zhang Cheng secretly thought that he had overthought it, and nodded, "Thank you for telling me, Uncle. I understand."

Subsequently, the general of the headquarters arranged their tasks.

At seven o'clock in the evening, the troops began the first round of attacks. Zhang Cheng, Wang Hai, and Wu Cai arrived at their positions.

Opposite them, there were exactly five Yin-Yang Masters and ten members of the Nine Chrysanthemums Sect. The two sides were far apart, and with the lights not being very bright, neither side could see clearly.

Abe Yuko pouted and said, "They only sent five people; they really look down on us! Brother Kojiro, we must teach them a lesson!"

Abe Hiroshige nodded and said, "Fine, I will teach them a lesson to vent your anger."

A Nine Chrysanthemums member on the side frowned in disdain,

And muttered, "How spineless, actually listening to a woman."

A Yin-Yang Master shouted, "You bastards, what are you saying!"

The Nine Chrysanthemums member sneered, "Did we say something wrong?"

Abe Hiroshige stopped his subordinate Yin-Yang Master and said, "Enough, don't waste your breath on these lowly people. Get ready, engage the enemy!"

They released the shikigami in their hands one after another. The strongest among them were Abe Hiroshige and Yuko, who released four ghosts. The two strongest shikigami under Abe Hiroshige's command were the Futakuchi-onna and the Ubume.

And Abe Yuko's shikigami were the formidable Kamaitachi and the swift Nekomata.

On Zhang Cheng's side, Wang Hai discovered that twenty ghost and demon auras had suddenly appeared on the opposite side, and he was greatly shocked, saying, "These heretical paths, aren't they afraid of being backlashed by those shikigami!"

Wu Cai frowned and said, "Junior Brother, how shall we fight?"

Ximen Lang and another Daoist also looked at Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng thought that he had many magical treasures on him, so he would naturally be the main attacker. He turned back and said, "Everyone, I will be the main attacker to attract the enemy's attention. You seize the opportunity to strike and help me reduce the number of enemies."

Wu Cai hurriedly said, "Junior Brother, it's too dangerous for you to go alone. I'll go too!"

Wang Hai also said, "If Master knew that I let you fall into danger, he would definitely beat me up. Junior Brother, let's go together."

Zhang Cheng did not insist, so he said, "Fine. Fellow Daoist Ximen, I will go with my two senior brothers, and you all seize the opportunity to act."

Having said that, he took out the Seven-Star Copper Sword and simultaneously released the Kappa from the Mountain and River Map. The Kappa immediately knelt on one knee and said, "My Lord, I am willing to be the vanguard!"

Zhang Cheng thought for a moment and redeemed two magical treasures: a set of Golden Armor for protection worth three hundred merit points, and a Seven-Star Precious Sword worth three hundred merit points. He also took out the Soul-Sucking Banner and handed it to Ximen Lang, saying, "Remember to collect their souls; I have a use for them."

Ximen Lang took the magical treasure and agreed to the task.

The Kappa put on the armor, took the Seven-Star Precious Sword, and charged toward the Japanese invaders' position while howling, "I am Mitaro, a retainer of Lord Zhang Cheng of Maoshan! You little demons, come over and die quickly!"

A Yin-Yang Master was furious and said, "Baka! It's the Seventh Senior Brother's shikigami, that traitor! Mitake, kill this beast for me!"

A Mountain Child over two meters tall carrying a spiked club ran out. He let out a roar and charged toward the short Mitaro.

Don't look at the Kappa as short; his strength was no less than the Mountain Child's. Plus, having practiced in the Mountain and River Map for these past few days, this one day was stronger than the previous year.

Mitaro held the sword with both hands, leaped high, and used a move to split Mount Hua. The Seven-Star Copper Sword smashed fiercely onto the spiked club, directly snapping the club and instantly hacking into the Mountain Child's head.

"Killed Mountain Child, obtained two hundred merit points!"

The Kappa Mitaro was overjoyed and immediately shouted, "The Mountain Child Mitake has been slain by me, the Kappa Mitaro! If you aren't afraid of death, come and fight me!"

Abe Hiroshige saw that this Kappa's strength had greatly increased and that the magical treasures on his body were formidable, so he immediately said, "Futakuchi-onna, you go!"