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"Brother, what should we do? Just keep waiting like this?"

Yesterday, a shocking change occurred; all magicians could clearly feel the surrounding spiritual energy surging!

Almost without any warning, as if something had been opened, with Chen Qing’s management, Jiangnan’s spiritual energy concentration was already much higher than outside, and now it was even more exaggerated.

Like a gushing well, ordinary people might only feel the world around them getting clearer and the air tasting sweeter – but these magicians who meditated regularly could see the visibly dense spiritual energy, almost condensing into water in the air.

This level of spiritual energy density, in just a day’s time, was already close to the level inside the Spirit Field of the Dragon Palace.

Such a great convergence, they didn’t need to guess; the members of the Shen Family knew something significant had happened.

But what exactly the significant event was, they had no clue, with no information forthcoming nor any forewarning. If there was one... the only prior sign was that the Emperor had hastily gone to West Island.

"If not waiting, what do you propose we do?" Second Elder Shen gave the other a disdainful look.

"Let’s wait for news from His Majesty first...." Shen Laosan also sighed.

The members of the Shen Family looked at one another, each with a somewhat complex look in their eyes.

Over the years, having controlled the Imperial Hell Ruler and with proficiency in the Power of Faith, their sense of mystery towards Chen Qing had gradually dissipated. They had occasionally entertained the thought that even without Chen Qing, they could stand on their own.

But now, when a real crisis struck, their first thought was of Chen Qing.

They had to admit, Chen Qing had become the backbone in their hearts.

"With the surge in spiritual energy, the strength of demons around the world might also greatly increase, but the most important is...." Second Elder Shen looked towards the distant Western direction: "The situation at the Dragon Palace..."

"Strengthen our defenses...." Shen Laosan sighed as well: "Given the current level of spiritual energy outburst, at most in three days, the Dragon King will likely be able to move freely. He won’t have enough vital force to recover his body yet, but we must still take precautions."

"It’s not just the Dragon King we should worry about.

..." Fifth Elder Shen, who didn’t talk much, said: "That so-called Celestial Serpent Palace might exert great effort. Previously, the density of spiritual energy limited the higher-level monsters from descending. Now with these conditions, I’m afraid. ..."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression turned sour.

About the Celestial Serpent Palace, they had gained enough knowledge from the books written by Prince Ao Zhen.

Those monsters were hunters wandering in Outer Space and hadn’t entered a state of hibernation like the creatures in ancient relics of the Central Plains.

Once the spiritual energy here was suitable, those bloodthirsty creatures could invade at any moment.

Unfortunately, it was at this time that Ziyue had moved most of the army away.

"General Xuu Hu...." Shen Laosan looked towards Xuu Hu.

Xuu Hu also realized the seriousness of the situation and said in a low voice: "I will set off for Beihai City immediately after this. That’s where the most intense battles with the Celestial Serpent are."

"But once you leave, if invaders appear from the east...."

"How is General Tian Heng’s injury?" Xuu Hu looked toward Tian Heng.

Tian Heng: "My body has mostly recovered, I can go to the frontline at any time!"

"Good, then leave the Central Plains pass to you."

"I...." Tian Heng looked at Xuu Hu with a complex expression. Was this man truly so undistrustful of him? Previously supporting Chen Qing as well, the glory of such a visible contribution was given to him, while Xuu Hu chose to defend what seemed like the more dangerous pass at that time. Now it was the same; because of the recent alliance with the Imperial Court and the Emperor’s Holy Army at the forefront, the pass had a low likelihood of trouble.

On the contrary, Beihai City, right next to the heartland of the Celestial Serpent Palace, was the most likely target for any terrifying Celestial Serpents descending!

"Your forces are more adept at naval warfare. With Lady Ziyue heading to the Southern Sea, I always feel uneasy, likely needing support at any moment." Xuu Hu looked at Tian Heng with sincerity: "Your Western Sea Army is better suited for support."

The members of the Shen Family nodded one after another upon hearing this. When Xuu Hu had taken the initiative to go to Beihai City, they had all frowned, to be honest. Compared to the upstart Tian Heng, they trusted Xuu Hu more.

But after hearing what Xuu Hu said, they all felt ashamed, as perhaps the one who truly cared most about the overarching situation here was Xuu Hu himself?

Tian Heng looked deeply at Xuu Hu, finally understanding why Chen Qing put so much trust in this rough man. Perhaps in terms of loyalty, not even Wei Gongcheng could compare.

"General Xuu, rest assured!" Tian Heng quickly stood up to salute: "I will not fail the mission entrusted to me!"

"General Tian speaks too highly, we’re all doing this for Jiangnan!

" After entrusting this responsibility, Xuu Hu stood up and said: "I will not delay further and will depart immediately.

After I leave, the safety of Jiangnan as well as the families of the soldiers of Jiangnan. .. I entrust them to all of you!"

"Take care, General Xuu!" The members of the Shen Family stood up and saluted in succession.

After he left, they all turned to give another salute towards his departing figure. Even though his background wasn’t prestigious, in terms of integrity, all present had to admit they were inferior to him.

"My lord...."

Not long after Xuu Hu had left, a silver-armored soldier hurried over from outside.

He came in such a rush that he seemed to forget the city’s prohibition against Transcendent soldiers running at full speed.

When Transcendent soldiers sprint with all their might, their destructive power far exceeds that of horses, and an ordinary person would shatter upon contact.

It was strictly prohibited within the military, and if this soldier were to be seriously dealt with according to military regulations, he would be beheaded after delivering his report tonight.

But the fact that he still did so indicated that the matter was likely very urgent.

"Speak!" General Tian Heng didn’t bother with formalities or blaming the soldier; he directly asked what mattered was making him so panicked.

"Official Wei Gongcheng is back!"

Everyone was taken aback, and a flicker of joy instantly passed through their eyes: "Wei Gongcheng?"

Wei Gongcheng is back?

"Where is the Emperor?"

"The Emperor is not here...." the soldier hurriedly shook his head.

Everyone frowned, but at least with Wei Gongcheng’s return, they could extract a lot of information.

"Since Official Wei has come, where is he? Why didn’t he come with you?" The Shen Family sensed something was amiss.

General Tian Heng also snapped to attention, yes, why not?

Wei Gongcheng was the Lyuzhou Hell Ruler; the moment he stepped into Lyuzhou, he could use the Divine Skills of the Hell Ruler. Logically speaking, his speed couldn’t be less than this soldier before them, right?

"Official Wei, he...." the soldier clenched his teeth and said, "was kidnapped!"

"What?"

At this, everyone suddenly understood why the soldier was in such a panic.

"Who?"

"A woman..... with a very bizarre appearance...."

The Shen Family exchanged grave looks, then turned their eyes to General Tian Heng.

"Alert Vice General Bai and the remaining Four Holy Army within the city!"

"Yes...."

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Imperial Capital....

The Emperor, who was recovering in the Imperial Palace, felt something amiss at dawn and, in less than half an incense stick’s time, his Imperial Sister, who should have been resting deep within the palace, actively sought him out!

"Do you feel it?"

"Mm...." The Emperor nodded and then looked towards the sky: "Just at this time."

The shadow underground also began to wriggle, transforming into the figure of King Xiang.

"Nature’s spiritual energy is surging. We haven’t encountered such a thing in the last Era."

"The grand army at the front...." The Emperor frowned.

"We can’t afford losses...." King Xiang shook his head: "The Ghost Army needs vessels, and the best vessel we have under our control is Lord Flying Dragon. They mustn’t encounter any issues, otherwise.... it would be an utter defeat!"

"But the Northern Territory is vast and flat, the terrain open, and to retreat now.... I fear it’s too late...."

"There’s only one way left...." King Xiang looked towards the siblings of the Siao Family.

The siblings met King Xiang’s gaze and instantly understood what was on his mind.

Jiangnan....