Chapter 401: Invincible Rat Demon, the Dragon Herder's Consumption Attacks

Wangdu.

Eldest Princess's residence.

Jing Yuheng reported: "Your Highness, there is a plague spreading within the dynasty, the transmission speed is very fast, if not handled, it will soon spread to Wangdu."

Eldest Princess frowned: "Plague? How could a plague appear at this time? When did this happen? How is the situation now?"

Within the Great Qi Dynasty, there hasn't been a plague for a long time; once a plague appears, it is immediately dealt with.

But she, however, had not heard any reports about the plague; at first, she felt something was wrong.

The plague, once it appears, is very serious.

If it spreads, it is even more…… terrifying.

"Your Highness, it's correct, the plague has already spread, inside and outside Baihu Cheng are shrouded by the plague, Yu Xuzi, one of the Seven Sons of the Heavenly Heart Sect, has already entered Baihu Cheng; according to our personnel's report, the Black Dragon Guard of Baihu Cheng have died, and Baihu Cheng has fallen into ruins."

"This plague is not like an ordinary plague; if not dealt with, possibly……"

The Eldest Princess's expression changed, she stood up, her gaze gloomy.

"This news?"

Jing Yuheng replied: "It's likely been blocked by some people, so it hasn't been leaked."

"How did you receive this news?" the Eldest Princess questioned.

Jing Yuheng replied again: "The problem discovered by the Black Dragon Guard under my control—you wanted your subordinates to keep an eye on Longshe Cheng, right? The Black Dragon Guard there discovered the problem in Baihu Cheng, and thus……"

The Eldest Princess understood; Baihu Cheng had fallen, becoming a hell of plague.

How many will die?

The population of a city is not just a few hundred or thousand; although Baihu Cheng is not as great as Longshe Cheng nor many other cities, its population is not small either—it has over fifty thousand inhabitants, and it is one of the key border strongholds.

Over fifty thousand have died; even the Great Qi Dynasty…… cannot but pay attention.

The plague is not something else; once it breaks out, White Lake Town is merely an appetizer.

Thinking this, the Eldest Princess immediately ordered: "Jing Yuheng, immediately send people to Protector."

"We must stop the plague from spreading; we must find a way to resolve the plague."

"Father Emperor hasn't passed away yet, and these people have started causing trouble."

Some people, with ulterior motives, began to test the waters.

The Eldest Princess knew there would be turmoil; every time the dynasty's emperor changes, turmoil accompanies it.

Many forces want a share of the pie, or rather, they all want to re-divide the Great Qi Dynasty.

"We must severely punish those people; whoever they are, once discovered, they shall be killed without mercy."

Jing Yuheng clasped his hands: "Yes, Your Highness."

Jing Yuheng took a group of experts; this plague, however, is a major problem.

Among them, there are surely traces of many forces.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for the entire dynasty to remain indifferent.

"Who exactly is behind this? The Yin Gui Sect? The Monster Race? Or those aristocratic families?"

"Anyone who undermines the foundation of the dynasty in turmoil shall be killed without mercy."

The Eldest Princess will not let off those who use ordinary people as a sacrifice.

A city, just like that, was destroyed.

Those people will not die in vain.

"Father Emperor, you……"

Inside Wangdu's Wanggong.

Qihuang sat on the throne, his aged posture like a sleeping tiger.

He opened his eyes and looked at the person before him.

"Heilong, can I trust you?"

Heilong, the chief of the Black Dragon Guard, the controller.

He is also a person of Qihuang, a sharp blade in Qihuang's hand.

"Your Majesty, I, your servant, am loyal to Your Majesty."

"Very good."

Qihuang sat upright, took out a piece of paper, and threw it before Heilong.

Heilong reached out, grabbed the paper, glanced at it, and his expression changed.

"What's going on with Baihu Cheng? Why did the plague break out, and yet I know nothing about it?"

"Is this how you manage the Black Dragon Guard?"

"Heilong, have you also betrayed me?"

Heilong quickly knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I, your servant, have always been loyal to Your Majesty, never having any disloyal thoughts."

"I, your servant, am also unclear about this matter; I…… admit guilt."

Heilong wanted to explain, but met Qihuang's gaze.

He could only lower his head and admit guilt; at this time, only admitting guilt.

"Hmph, Heilong, you, the chief, are also old."

"It seems you are no longer useful."

Heilong panicked: "Your Majesty, I, your servant……"

Qihuang raised his hand, not letting him speak.

He stood up, walked to his side, and coldly said: "Heilong, I give you one more chance, the last chance."

Find out the source of the plague, and regain control of the Black Dragon Guard.

You are my person; without my order, you cannot move.

I don't want to kill you; you are one of my few old ministers.

Having said that, Qihuang dragged his weary body out.

Inside the Dadian, only the Black Dragon Hall Master remained kneeling on the ground.

Pitch black, freezing cold.

Like an ice cellar.

On Longshe Shan.

Heishanyang raised its head and looked outward.

On Longshe Cheng, a black aura seemed to be approaching.

Chen Chuyang let out a cold snort: 'Hmph.'

A cold snort, and an invisible pressure spread out; that layer of black aura instantly shattered.

'A mere plague, and you dare cause trouble?'

'Longshe Cheng is not Baihu Cheng; it's not a place for you to run wild.'

After issuing the warning, Chen Chuyang narrowed his eyes.

He passed through the range of Longshe Cheng, passing through layer after layer of obstructions.

He landed in a deep mountain, amidst trees blocking the view, a figure stared at Chen Chuyang.

Their eyes met.

Chen Chuyang raised his right hand.

'Hunyuan Yiqi Hand.'

He pierced the void and directly seized it.

Mu Longhao's face changed drastically; his right hand followed, extending, his sharp claws tearing everything apart.

The moment palm and claw touched, the surrounding mountain peaks and trees were instantly flung up.

That mountain then collapsed.

'Boom—'

He withdrew his right hand, Chen Chuyang lowered his head to look at his palm, and smirked contemptuously: 'A mere rat, and you dare act recklessly.'

He pointed with his right hand fingers, again performing Hunyuan Yiqi Hand to seize that rat.

Beneath the dust, Mu Longhao's face changed drastically as he burrowed underground and left.

'Boom—'

The collapsed mountain peak was pressed into a deep pit.

Chen Chuyang said regretfully: 'You really ran fast.'

He failed to catch that rat, a pity.

Chen Chuyang did not move; Longshe Shan needed him, and Longshe Cheng also needed him as Protector.

Once he left, it would be hard to guarantee not being lured away by the enemy.

Heishanyang gritted its teeth and said: 'Kid, you'd better be careful; the one coming is likely someone from Tianwai, his aura makes me dislike him.'

'If possible, catch him and fill my belly for me.'

While speaking, Heishanyang licked its lips; it was hungry.

Chen Chuyang nodded and looked toward the distance.

Baihu Cheng.

The rat demon and Yu Xuzi fell into a fierce battle; Baihu Cheng was their battlefield.

Baihu Cheng, reduced to a sea of fire, corpses littered the ground, insects filled the sky.

Yu Xuzi coughed, crawled out from the ruins, his true qi breaking open several holes in his body.

Flames burned on his body; he stared at the rat in the distance constantly repairing its body, those worms on him were disgusting, constantly healing and reborn, no matter how you struck, they could not be killed.

'Cough cough cough.'

'Damned worms, damned rat.'

'What the hell is this thing?'