Wasn't the Confucian Dao supposed to be the greatest bane of evil spirits and demons?
Xu Qingxiao knew the phenomenon of a white rainbow piercing the sun would draw considerable attention.
Later, seeing Zhao Yuan's expression and hearing his hesitant speech, he had guessed a few things.
Xu Qingxiao hadn't been particularly worried, but Zhao Yuan's solemn manner now made him a little nervous.
"Who are you guarding against by inviting so many people?"
"Surely these demons wouldn't dare set foot in Southern Yu Prefecture?"
Xu Qingxiao asked.
"Of course they wouldn't. Great Wei has a First Rank expert who can cross ten thousand li in a single step. If they truly dare come to kill you, we will let them taste the might of the First Rank."
"But while they dare not attack openly, they do dare strike from the shadows."
"Among demonkind, there is a creature called a nightmare. These sinister creatures can slip into people's dreams."
"Once someone falls asleep, they enter the dreams within their mind, planting a Heart Demon, deranging their thoughts, and disturbing their true spirit. Many gifted young followers of our Confucian Dao have died at their hands."
"A white rainbow piercing the sun-such a phenomenon has already drawn the demons' attention. Unless something unexpected happens, they will certainly seek out a Nightmare Beast to harm you."
"But please don't be overly alarmed, Mr. Xu. I have already burned incense and submitted a report to the court. The court has dispatched two Grand Confucians from Capital City aboard a dragon boat. They will reach Southern Yu Prefecture in two days."
"During these two days, the three Masters and the Prefectural Lord will invite experts of every kind to stand guard here, so a demonic attack will pose no problem. You will have to