"Brother, what do we do? Are we just going to keep waiting like this?"
Yesterday, a tremendous change occurred; all the sorcerers could clearly feel the surrounding spiritual energy surge!
Almost without warning, as if something had been opened, the concentration of spiritual energy in Jiangnan was already far higher than outside under Chen Qing's management, and now it was even more exaggerated, like a geyser. Ordinary people might only feel that the world around them was clearer and the air seemed sweeter, but these meditators could see that the concentration of spiritual energy was so high that it was almost condensing into water in the air.
In just one day, the concentration of spiritual energy had already reached almost the level of the spiritual fields inside the Dragon Palace.
With such a massive fusion, the Shen Family knew almost immediately that something big must have happened.
But they had no clue what had happened. There was no intelligence or warning. The only warning was that their lord had hurriedly gone to the West Island.
"What do you want to do if you're not waiting for me?" Shen Lao'er rolled his eyes at the other person.
"Let's wait for news from the master," Shen Laosan sighed.
The members of the Shen Family exchanged glances, their expressions revealing complex emotions.
In recent years, as they gained control of the Underworld and became more proficient in the Power of Faith, the sense of mystery surrounding Chen Qing had gradually dissipated. Over the years, they had also thought that if Chen Qing were no longer around, they could still stand on their own.
But now, when the real thing happened, the first person he thought of was Chen Qing.
It must be admitted that Chen Qing has become a pillar of support in their hearts.
"With the surge in spiritual energy, the strength of demons in various regions may also increase significantly. Most importantly," Shen Lao'er looked towards the western distance, " the Dragon Palace."
"Let's strengthen our defenses," Shen Laosan sighed. "Judging from the current level of spiritual energy eruption, the Dragon King will probably be able to move freely in three days at most. However, he doesn't yet have enough energy to recover, so we still need to be on guard."
"I'm afraid it's not just the Dragon King," said Shen Laowu, who was usually quiet. "The so-called Heavenly Python Palace will probably exert its full power. Before, the concentration of spiritual energy prevented many high-level monsters from descending, but given the current situation, I'm afraid..."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grim.
They already knew enough about the Heavenly Python Palace from the book written by Ao Zhen. Those monsters were hunters who roamed the heavens, and they did not enter a dormant state like the things in those ancient ruins in the Central Plains. Once the spiritual energy here became suitable, those bloodthirsty monsters could invade at any time.
Unfortunately, at this crucial moment, Ziyue transferred away most of her troops.
"General Xu Hu." Shen Laosan looked at Xu Hu.
Xu Hu also realized the seriousness of the situation and whispered, "I'll be setting off for North Sea City soon; that's where the battle with the Heavenly Python is most intense."
"But if you leave, what if there are invaders from the east?"
"How is General Tian Heng's injury?" Xu Hu asked, looking at Tian Heng.
Tian Heng: "I've mostly recovered and am ready to go to the front lines anytime!"
"Alright, then I'll leave the Central Plains pass to you."
"I..." Tian Heng looked at Xu Hu with a complicated expression. Did this guy really have no sense of caution towards him at all?
The same thing happened before when he supported Chen Qing. He was given the credit for supporting Chen Qing, which was easy to gain recognition, but he chose to guard the pass, which seemed more dangerous at the time. It's the same now. The pass in the Central Plains has just formed an alliance with the court, and with His Majesty the Emperor's Ghost Army holding the line, the chances of something going wrong at the pass are actually very small.
On the contrary, North Sea City is located right next to the heart of the Heavenly Python Palace. If an even more terrifying Heavenly Python were to descend, North Sea City would be the most likely target!
"Your army excels in naval warfare. I have a feeling uneasy about Lord Ziyue's trip to the South Sea; we might need reinforcements at any time." Xu Hu looked at Tian Heng frankly. "Your West Sea Army is more suitable for providing support."
The Shen Family all nodded in agreement. When Xu Hu offered to go to North Sea City earlier, they had all frowned. To be honest, they trusted Xu Hu more than Tian Heng, this newly rich man.
But after Xu Hu said that, they all felt ashamed. Perhaps Xu Hu was the one who cared most about the overall situation here?
Tian Heng gave Xu Hu a deep look and finally understood why Chen Qing trusted this rough man so much. In terms of loyalty, even Wei Gongcheng could not compare.
"General Xu, please rest assured!" Tian Heng quickly stood up and saluted, "I will certainly not fail in my mission!"
"General Tian, you flatter me. It's all for the sake of Jiangnan!" Xu Hu solemnly said, then stood up and said, "I won't delay any longer. I'll set off now. After I leave, I entrust Jiangnan and the families of the soldiers Jiangnan to you all!"
"General Xu, take care!" The Shen Family all stood up and bowed.
After the other person left, they all bowed to his departing figure once more. Although the other person came from a humble background, in terms of integrity, everyone present admired him.
"Grown ups."
Not long after Xu Hu left, a silver-armored soldier rushed over. In his haste, he seemed to have forgotten the city's prohibition against soldiers of Transcendent ability running at full speed. When Transcendent soldiers run at full speed, their destructive power far exceeds that of horses; an ordinary person could be crushed if they were not careful.
The military has strict rules against this, and if this soldier is dealt with seriously according to military regulations, he will be beheaded tonight after the report is submitted.
But the fact that they did it anyway proves that the matter is probably very urgent.
"Speak!" Tian Heng didn't use any accusatory tone, but directly asked the other party what was wrong that made them so flustered.
"Lord Wei Gongcheng is back!"
Everyone was taken aback, then a glint of joy flashed in their eyes. " Wei Gongcheng?"
Wei Gongcheng back?
Where is the Lord?
"Our lord is not here." The soldier quickly shook his head.
Everyone frowned, but at least Wei Gongcheng there, and they could extract a lot of information from him.
"Now that Lord Wei is here, where is he? Why didn't he come with you?" The Shen Family sensed something was amiss.
Tian Heng immediately realized as well, "Yes, why?"
Wei Gongcheng is the Lord of the Underworld in Liuzhou. The moment he stepped into Liuzhou, he was able to unleash the supernatural powers of the Lord of the Underworld. Logically speaking, his speed shouldn't be any less than that of the soldier before him, right?
"Lord Wei... he's been kidnapped!" the soldier gritted his teeth.
"What?"
Everyone immediately understood why the soldiers were so panicked.
"Who?"
"A woman with a very strange appearance."
The Shen Family exchanged solemn glances, then looked at Tian Heng.
"Notify Deputy General Bai of the remaining Four Saints Army in the city!"
"Yes"
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Imperial Capital
The emperor, who was recuperating in the palace, sensed something was wrong in the early hours of the morning. Soon, in less than a quarter of an hour, his elder sister, who should have been resting deep inside the palace, came to find him!
"Can you feel it?"
"Hmm," the emperor nodded, then looked up at the sky. "Of all times, it has to be this time."
The shadows on the ground began to writhe and transformed into the figure of King Xiang.
" The Earth Spirit has surged dramatically; we've never encountered anything like this in the last era."
"The army at the front," the emperor said, frowning.
"We cannot afford to lose them." King Xiang shook his head. " The Ghost Army needs a vessel, and our best vessel is the Flying Dragon Lord. They cannot be harmed, or we will lose everything!"
"But the Northern Lands is flat and open; retreating now might be too late."
"There's only one way," King Xiang said, looking at the Xiao Household siblings.
The siblings met King Xiang's gaze and instantly understood each other's thoughts.
Jiangnan