Chapter 310 - 252: Confrontation_2

As these breaths completely enveloped it, the terrifying maggot instantly lost its life, digested by the mysterious energy and transforming into the purest vitality, replenishing the previous injuries Dong Mei sustained in the chase.

The young girl enveloped in sleep stretched her brows at this moment, then turned over and continued to sleep soundly, blissfully unaware that she had narrowly escaped death’s embrace.

If the Dragonfly larva had truly hatched inside her body, not only would she have perished, but also the local populace would not have been spared from disaster. In the end, it was Doctor Ding who stepped in to prevent a catastrophe.

Meanwhile, in Chen Mansion, the Flood Dragon sensed that something was amiss. The egg it had planted in Dong Mei had sunk without trace, drawing no response at all, which immediately filled it with a sense of foreboding.

Considering the medicine previously taken from Doctor Ding that had caused it great discomfort, it suddenly realized that its presence might have been exposed.

"Who exactly is this Doctor Ding? My Dragonfly larva is extremely secretive before it hatches; ordinary people shouldn’t be able to detect it. How did he discover it?" the Flood Dragon murmured to itself.

It couldn’t understand how it had been so cautious and yet still had its whereabouts detected by someone.

With this in mind, it gritted its teeth and said, "If that is the case, I cannot delay any longer. If that monk finds this place, with my current condition, I’m afraid I’m no match for him."

Moments later, Mana surged within it, and all the Dragonfly larvae hatched at once. Cries of agony rose and fell throughout Chen Mansion as countless servants, maids, and even the head of Chen Mansion began to show white maggots on their faces and bodies.

A buzzing sound enveloped the entire Chen Mansion. This commotion instantly attracted everyone’s attention; countless citizens, terrified, buried their heads under their blankets, not daring to make a sound. The disturbance outside was too frightening, robbing them of the courage to even peek.

"Such a cruel heart!" Ding Xiao muttered to himself as he looked in the direction of Chen Mansion.

He hadn’t expected the Flood Dragon to be so astute—to sense that something was wrong and then act without hesitation, striking first. Thankfully, due to the lack of time, it hadn’t managed to spread its seeds throughout the city, and the infestation remained confined to Chen Mansion.

No wonder it had managed to escape from Monk Faming’s clutches time after time.

At that moment, Monk Faming, who had been alerted by Ding Xiao, was rushing towards Chen Mansion. Hearing the continuous wailing, the monk bellowed with rage, "Monster, how dare you!"

His voice thundered like the roar from the Nine Hevens, resonating in the ears of all citizens, as though it could purify the soul.

The Flood Dragon, besieged by Dragonflies, hearing Monk Faming’s furious roar, showed an angry expression and cursed, "This damned monk, he’s like a lingering spirit."

Without a moment’s hesitation, it opened its maw wide and swallowed all the Dragonflies, immediately healing its wounds almost completely.

"Damn bald donkey, if you’re truly seeking death, I’ll satisfy you." The Flood Dragon, having absorbed the vitality and souls of hundreds from Chen Mansion, now had the confidence to confront Monk Faming.

Monk Faming’s figure quickly appeared at Chen Mansion, but by then, the vast estate was dead silent. Under the Flood Dragon’s Secret Technique, everyone and every animal within the mansion had been turned into nourishment for the Dragonflies.

Monk Faming and the Flood Dragon faced each other; indeed, when foes meet, their eyes blaze with hatred.

Without the slightest hesitation, they began to fight. Wrapped in Buddha’s Light, Monk Faming struck out with a palm, and the powerful shockwave covered everything in front of him.

Knowing that not a single living creature remained in Chen Mansion, he held nothing back. Every move he made was lethal.

The Flood Dragon, unwilling to take the hit head-on, quickly dodged. The tremendous shockwave left a deep crater in the ground, scattering waves of dirt and turning the once prosperous Chen Mansion into a scene of desolation with a single strike.

But the Flood Dragon was not to be outdone; with an angry roar, its right arm transformed into the Claw of the Flood Dragon, reaching fiercely for the top of Monk Faming’s head.

The sharp claws glistened with a cold light under the moon, claws that could easily snap a weapon.

Upon seeing this, Faming raised his hand to throw a punch, with a golden shockwave also appearing. The two met in mid-air, sending a thunderous boom throughout the city.

The immense force scattered in all directions, instantly destroying all the buildings of the Chen Mansion. The onlookers, seeing this, dared not delay any longer and scrambled to seek refuge elsewhere.

Faming frowned slightly at this sight, concerned that the ordinary people of the city would suffer.

The Flood Dragon, seeing this, showed a hint of joy on its face. It seemed to have found a means to deal with Faming. It opened its mouth, and countless Dragonflies flew out, heading in all directions with the citizens of the city clearly their targets.

"You!" Faming’s eyes widened with anger upon seeing this, as though flames were igniting within him.

"Monk, let’s have a proper fight!" The Flood Dragon, not caring about his anger at all, retorted with a laugh.

Just at that moment, a divine light shone and enveloped the city, revealing a majestic divine spirit in its true form.

He wore the official uniform of an unspecified dynasty, holding a Golden Seal in his hand. His square face bore a solemn expression, but his gaze was fixed intently on the Flood Dragon hovering in the sky.

"This city is under my jurisdiction. You have caused such a commotion here, you owe me an explanation!" the divine spirit’s authoritative voice thundered through the skies. Both Faming and the Flood Dragon immediately felt a formidable power restraining them.

This power hindered the flow of Mana in their bodies, reducing their ability to use their full strength to less than a third of its potential.

Struggling against this pressure, the Flood Dragon grinned and said, "I didn’t expect the City God of this place to be such a formidable figure. Little Monk, if you’ve got the guts, let’s take our fight outside!"

Faming, glaring intently at the Flood Dragon, glanced back at the City God and then declared, "In the coming days, I must suppress you to comfort the souls of the deceased in this place."

The two figures instantly left the city, and the City God, having revealed his true form, let out a sigh of relief.

The Judge at his side whispered, "Respected deity, letting that Flood Dragon go like that... He has killed many people in the city. If word gets out, it may damage your dignity!"

"Do you think I don’t want to deal with that monster? Who knew someone with such a notable background had notified me the day the Flood Dragon hid in this city? I had to turn a blind eye. But who would have thought the creature would be so audacious?" the City God said with a resigned expression.

After such an incident, he had to carefully consider how to explain the situation to the Heavenly Court. Meanwhile, he felt annoyance rising within him. If not for the formidable power behind the Flood Dragon, he would have long since drawn his Treasured Sword and charged into battle.

The Judge only then realized the complexity of the situation. He hadn’t expected the Flood Dragon, which had plagued the Mortal World, to be so troublesome that even their own Lord City God hesitated to act.

Having served many City Gods, this one’s strength was profoundly inscrutable. Many Great Demons, whom the Judge once regarded as powerful, couldn’t last more than a few rounds in front of this deity before becoming victims to the blade.

He wondered how such a powerful being was content to serve as the City God of this small place.

Little did he know that the Lord City God was also seething with anger. The Flood Dragon had been brashly breaking the rules right under his nose. He made a mental note that, if an opportunity arose, he would surely teach it a lesson.

"I wonder if this master can subdue the Flood Dragon?" the Judge stretched his neck and asked curiously, looking towards the distance.

Truth be told, he hoped Faming would win. Having lived in this city for many years, he had grown attached to it and held no fondness for the Flood Dragon that had brought destruction.

"Don’t worry, this Monk is no ordinary one. I’m rather curious to see how the people behind the scenes will deal with the outcome," the City God said with a cold laugh.