Star Sea, Insect Race.
"Ancestor, according to reliable intelligence, Qin Hao has left the Azure Flame Sect. He appears to be heading for the Outer Lands."
A massive Insect Race Sovereign wriggled into a great hall and respectfully addressed an elderly Insect Race member seated above.
Whoosh.
The elder's eyes snapped open. A terrifying killing intent spread instantly as he fixed his gaze on the Sovereign before him.
The Insect Race Sovereign trembled from head to toe, seized by boundless fear.
"When?" Ancestor Louguo asked in a hoarse voice.
"Today, Ancestor," the Sovereign said, trembling.
"How do you know Qin Hao is going to the Outer Lands? What business does a mere Half-Step Sovereign have there?" Ancestor Louguo asked.
"Well..."
The Sovereign startled.
The intelligence had said nothing about that.
Ancestor Louguo's gaze turned cold, and icy killing intent engulfed the Sovereign.
"Ancestor, I'll investigate at once—"
"Useless fool!"
Boom!
A terrifying force crushed the Sovereign in the next instant. He died on the spot without even managing a groan.
No blood spilled. Not even a corpse remained.
Outside the Palace, hordes of Insect Race members lay prostrate in terror, not daring to move.
"Shang'er, Shang'er."
Ancestor Louguo murmured his name, his eyes filled with grief.
Ancestor Louguo had cherished Shang Cheng dearly.
Yet he had watched Shang Cheng die before his eyes. How could he not grieve?
Worse still, Qin Hao's actions showed utter disregard for Ancestor Louguo.
How could he possibly let Qin Hao go?
"Rest easy. Your ancestor will avenge you. I'll capture Qin Hao with my own hands, drag him before your grave, and make him join you in death."
Ancestor Louguo muttered like a man possessed.
At that thought, his eyes suddenly gleamed. "The Great Dao Miasma is suppressing him from within. He must be