The Swarm Spreads, the Imperial Capital in Peril

The flames released by True Person Qingyang were no ordinary flames.

It is the Nine Mystic True Fire.

It is extremely powerful.

In the blink of an eye.

Countless swarms of insects turned to ashes.

On Clear Breeze Ridge, the most numerous species are these tiny insects.

They have virtually no intelligence.

Driven solely by instinct, they frantically devour whatever they see.

As for higher-level swarms...

They then abandoned the Clear Breeze Ridge area.

The crisis at the Longevity Hall has been temporarily resolved.

But before anyone could relax...

Then they saw several disciples returning from the foot of the mountain.

He collapsed to the ground with a thud, seemingly exhausted.

"Master, something terrible has happened! Villages within a hundred miles have all been attacked by swarms of insects. Many civilians have lost their lives, and the swarms are growing ever larger! Master, you must think of a way!"

The disciple, having witnessed the horrific scenes of human suffering, was still filled with dread when he recalled them.

"Master, it's not just the villages; several cities in western Spirit Province have also been attacked by the insect swarm. Those creatures are everywhere. Fortunately, there are some powerful cultivators in the cities who can barely hold them off with the help of the city's protective formations. However, it's still very dangerous. Once the defensive formations collapse, the Qingcheng will be in danger!"

The Longevity Hall was also a powerful force deeply loved by the people of Spirit Province.

In times of chaos, he helped the world and saved lives without taking a single penny.

Therefore, the Longevity Hall will not stand idly by when Spirit Province is in trouble.

When True Person Qingyang heard the news reported by his disciple, he frowned.

After pondering for a while...

He immediately ordered, "Elder Xu, take several teams and rush to the aid of the nearby villages. Don't hesitate to use your offensive Law Treasure. The Dragon-Seeking Sect has bestowed many upon the Longevity Hall; that should be enough. You must rescue as many people as possible."

"Yes!"

An elder responded and accepted the order.

"Elder Lei, you should also set off immediately for Li Fire City to the Longevity Hall. This place cannot be lost."

"Yes!"

Elder Lei was also a decisive person; upon hearing the order, he immediately led his men to set off.

"Master, what about us?"

The disciples of the Longevity Hall spoke in unison.

True Person Qingyang sighed and said, "Your skills are not yet proficient, and your cultivation is still shallow. You are only fit to guard the Longevity Hall."

The disciples of the Longevity Hall had no choice but to comply upon hearing this.

After sending out several teams in succession.

True Person Qingyang still wore a worried expression.

Looking at the clouds in the distance.

I have a vague sense of unease in my heart.

He even felt that this was probably not just a disaster in western Spirit Province.

It could even spread throughout the entire Spirit Province region.

Then.

He immediately took out the Voice Transmission Spirit Stone.

Warning to those Dragon-Seeking Sect.

The Great Yan Imperial Capital.

At the Myriad Stars Pavilion.

The Great Yan Emperor gazed worriedly at the distant stars.

Listening to the report from the person beside him.

"Your Majesty, several cities in the west are holding out with difficulty and have already requested reinforcements."

"Your Majesty, western Spirit Province has always been resource-scarce. Their reserves of Origin Stone can only sustain the city's protective array for another two or three days at most."

"If the city's protective array fails, the insect swarm will surely cause devastating damage. Your Majesty, you must make a decision soon..."

After the subordinate finished reporting.

Standing to one side.

After a moment, the Great Yan Emperor seemed to have made a judgment.

So he spoke up, "This matter is very unusual. At this juncture, we should seek assistance from the cultivation world. What do you think?"

The civil official standing to the side, who was highly regarded, nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. The insect swarm is strange and powerful, Non-Self ability to subdue. Perhaps those in the cultivation world have a solution."

"Okay, go downstairs. Let me be alone for a while."

"Yes!"

The civil official withdrew.

A complex look flashed across the eyes of the Great Yan Emperor.

Unless absolutely necessary.

Who would be willing to give this credit to those powerful sects?

In this way.

The people will only remember their good deeds.

But he had no choice.

The Great Yan Emperor was not foolish.

On the contrary, he keenly sensed that this insect plague in western Spirit Province was of unusual origin.

And it's not simple at all.

This is by no means a matter that the Great Yan Imperial Dynasty can handle alone.

He sighed.

A shift in gaze.

But then he discovered a black worm floating in his wine glass.

He casually picked it up.

With a flick of a finger.

The black insect was crushed to death.

But the next moment...

His expression suddenly changed drastically!

Midnight.

The Great Yan Imperial Capital.

In the dark drainage ditch.

First, a flying insect with transparent wings on its back flew out.

Then, the tiny black insects gradually spread out like a stream of water.

Next.

It was a beetle, about the size of a mouse, stumbling and scrambling out.

They marched frantically.

During their journey, they inevitably trampled and killed their own swarm of insects.

But compared to the enormous number.

That's nothing at all.

However, the Great Yan Imperial Capital is of paramount importance to the Great Yan Imperial Dynasty.

They also immediately discovered that a swarm of insects had invaded.

The entire city is on high alert.

In an instant.

The lights were on full display.

"Curfew! Curfew! Go home immediately! No one is allowed on the streets!"

Soldiers were banging gongs in the street.

This serves as a warning to civilians.

But the swarm moves very quickly.

When it was discovered, the city had already been invaded by a large swarm of insects.

Outside the city.

The largest insect was frantically attacking the city gates and walls.

Fortunately...

The capital city is impregnable.

Several powerful figures stood atop the city wall.

The Essence Power surged.

They control the city's protective array.

The swarm of insects outside the city has been temporarily halted.

However, the swarms of insects within the city are also difficult to deal with.

Especially the winged insect with two wings on its back.

Extremely fast.

The attack was tricky.

Many soldiers perished at their hands.

The Marquis Who Guards the North.

Even the old master Thief God's weathered face looked more sorrowful under the lamplight.

There were some elite troops of the North-Guarding Army nearby.

They gathered together at this moment.

He examined the three kinds of insects on the table.

This is a living creature captured by the Thief God using his Heaven-Stealing Ghost Hand.

For their research.

"My lord, these smallest black insects are the weakest, so let's just call them black insects for now."

"These rat-sized insects are a real headache. Their carapaces are incredibly strong; ordinary swords and knives can't hurt them. Only super- Mystic Artifact that can cut through iron like mud can harm them. Let's call them beetles for now."

"And the most terrifying thing is this flying creature."

That brings us to this.

Everyone looked at the insect struggling on the table.

The wings are transparent.

It also has vascular patterns on it.

"These creatures have average defense, but they are poisonous and incredibly fast, making them extremely difficult to defend against. Let's call them winged insects for now."

"And those enormous worms blocked outside the city gates, their destructive power is astonishing, equivalent to a Spirit Martial Realm expert."

The insects have been sorted.

Everyone felt a sense of heaviness.

The Thief God spoke first, "I will go to the palace immediately to report this situation and work with His Majesty to formulate regulations. You all must protect the people in the city!"

"Yes, sir!"

Since the Marquis Who Guards the North was deposed, the Thief God has taken control of the Marquis Who Guards the North.

The Great Yan Emperor also tacitly acknowledged that he was a confidant of Sect Leader Chen Ning.

Therefore, they hold it in high regard.

All those past incidents of Thief God from the Great Yan Imperial Palace have been wiped clean.

But now they face this swarm of insects.

Even the old master Thief God was at a loss.

Although he was called the "Thief God," that was mostly a joke from ordinary people.

In the true world of cultivation.

His cultivation level is utterly insignificant.

At this moment.

Within the Great Yan Imperial Capital.

The Venerable Insect wore a bamboo hat, while his two True Disciple silently followed behind him as they walked along the main street of the imperial capital.

"These treasures are so beautiful..."

The Venerable Insect thoroughly enjoyed watching the swarm of insects devour the dead soldiers and civilians.

The swarm of insects ignored the three of them.

However, the Venerable Insect suddenly said with some dissatisfaction, "This city-protecting formation is blocking other treasures, it's really heartbreaking... Disciples, go and open the city gates, don't let these treasures go hungry..."

"Yes, Master!"