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That was fast!

Chen Qing caught the news in Heaven’s Court immediately, and with a glance of his divine sense, he sensed the terrifying anomaly in the Mortal Realm’s Hell Ruler, his brow furrowing instantly.

Looks like that group from the west is determined to have him...

"According to the information from Wei Gongcheng, this plague is no ordinary one!"

"Among the Apocalypse Four Armies, the Plague Army is the least renowned for battle strength, yet it’s the most troublesome force; this, Chen Qing remembered clearly. Back then, his real self nearly annihilated the foe; they must have found a way to counteract it."

"No memory at all?" Ziyue frowned and asked.

Chen Qing shook his head: "The safest approach now is to hold our ground. Old Liu has already sent people over. As long as Old Liu can severely damage their troops, the pressure will shift to them, and with pressure comes vulnerability..."

"Hold our ground?" Ziyue touched her chin; she disliked being passive.

"I need to personally go there; I’ll count on you to handle things here from Outer Space.

The Three-Eyed God General and Ziwei should be back soon.

I checked Three-Eyed’s loyalty with Divine Path Sect technique, and it’s over ninety, even higher than Tian Heng’s—he’s a principled man.

But Ziwei is somewhat wavering; you must constantly watch out for someone. "

"Elder Long?"

Chen Qing nodded: "I suspect he’s not dead. Even Old Liu believes he has a backup plan and is highly likely to have colluded with the Otherworldly Demon Statues, so be extremely careful!"

Elder Long might lack forcefulness, but his scheming is absolutely top-notch. Chen Qing utterly despises him, but he has to admit, this guy is troublesome...

"I understand." Ziyue nodded slightly: "Be careful. The western group was nearly wiped out by you back then. These years, they surely have adjusted based on your old tactics. The weaknesses they had back then might not exist now. Even if you momentarily recover your memory, don’t view them with your old perspective! "

"Alright!" Chen Qing smiled, looked at Ziyue, and while she was still talking, he directly pulled her into his arms!

"You..." Ziyue’s face flushed with anger: "Someone’s outside..."

Chen Qing casually waved his hand, isolating the main hall with a barrier.

"Aren’t you obviously up to no good?" Ziyue was instantly furious!

"Clearly, so be it." Chen Qing impatiently undressed Ziyue.

Perhaps due to their linked powers, he was particularly enamored with her body, and emotionally, he preferred Ziyue.

"I ask you..." Ziyue suddenly said: "What about the Princess and Chen Ying?"

Chen Qing paused slightly, looking at her. He knew Ziyue is a modern person; marrying her together might not be what she wants.

"I knew you men were all the same!" Ziyue gave Chen Qing a glare, then said calmly: "We’ll maintain our identities as is. If I bear your child, they’ll take my surname. Whether it’s the Princess or Chen Ying, they are extremely excellent people; don’t let them down."

Chen Qing’s heart was instantly complex. Previously, when reading novels, he despised the harem-style stories. But when it came to himself, he couldn’t simply declare a lifelong commitment to one person. People, especially men, how could they not have such thoughts?

If you don’t encounter it, it’s fine, but once you do, how could you resist?

Whatever...

Chen Qing closed his eyes, undressing Ziyue completely.

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"The master is here?"

Wei Gongcheng felt relieved seeing Chen Qing arrive. No matter how dire the situation, with him there, nothing seemed impossible to overcome.

Chen Qing nodded and proceeded to look at those twisted flesh lumps, a chill sneaking into his heart.

"Starting with such force?"

Wei Gongcheng was puzzled for a moment before understanding: "Master means, their plague varies in intensity?"

Chen Qing nodded: "The plague that affects the divine soul is called Yin Devour, an extremely difficult pandemic to create. The diseases within the Plague Army aren’t without pattern—certain units specialize in some aspects, others in different ones.

For instance, some units must be isolated because some diseases, even they have to avoid exposure; units carrying different pathogens can infect each other. "

"Oh?" Wei Gongcheng’s eyes lit up hearing this; it seemed... there might be an opportunity to manipulate this situation.

"However, after all these years, they should have collectively figured out a countermeasure; it’s difficult to tamper within these ranks."

Wei Gongcheng nodded but then asked: "Master, what are their transmission methods?"

"Depending on the type of disease—some spread through air, water, food, even mosquitoes, pollen, birds, and so on..."

"This..." Wei Gongcheng gasped at the plague.

This was simply pervasive.

In terms of air, there must be a pathogen nearby; as long as the point is marked in advance, striking the pathogen will suffice.

But the rest presents great challenges: water sources pose a significant problem.

Jiangnan is a Water Town with rivers connecting to the sea; formerly advantageous for navigation, it now serves as a breakthrough point for the enemy.

Moreover, mosquitoes, pollen, birds, etc., are even more exaggerated.

Who can guard against insects flying in? It’s impossible to fully exterminate mosquitoes; if they can spread through insects, it’s too outrageous.

Pollen and birds naturally spread seeds, and this method is hard to prevent, likely covering their major mountain areas, which are Jiangnan’s granaries. If something happens...

"Master, this..."

"Don’t panic..." Chen Qing smiled: "First, activate all barriers to prevent any type of invasion."

"All barriers?" Wei Gongcheng was stunned; how much would this consume?

"Resources are meant to be used when needed!" Chen Qing was completely unfazed by resource expenditure. After all, it’s all stolen; why not use them at critical moments instead of waiting for others to seize them?

"True, but Master, this can’t last forever."

"Wait!" Chen Qing spoke earnestly: "There’s no solution now. They’ve likely prepared for a frontal assault long ago. At this moment, we must use stillness to counter action, awaiting their vulnerability. Reinforcements from the Northern Wasteland have already been dispatched; once there’s a response there, opportunities will arise here! "

"The Buddha Lord from the Buddha Kingdom? And Your Majesty?" Wei Gongcheng hesitated and said: "Your Majesty is capable in warfare, but... Master, can we trust them? What if they intentionally delay?"

"They wouldn’t dare delay!" Chen Qing shook his head: "They’re well aware of the Plague Army’s torment; if it drags on, I can’t hold out here, and when it reaches them, they won’t withstand it either.

No one wishes to confront this army, and Old Liu knows only I can completely annihilate this army! "

"You?"

Wei Gongcheng was taken aback; he felt although the master was not large, it seemed there was a deep connection with that Buddha Lord who had lived for unknown ages.

Back then his original self nearly annihilated the Plague Army; can he accomplish that now?