Yu Jinshuang looked at them and sighed. “If that’s all the Insects can do, how could they have caused disasters for the Humans for generations?”
“Yes, but that’s what we experienced throughout our journey,” Chen Yixian expressed then asked Ou Yangming, “Master Ou, what do you think about the Insects since you’ve been guarding Yongxiang City?” “Now that you’re here, you’ll find out soon.” Ou Yangming smiled bitterly.
Perhaps he jinxed it, the ground in the distance began moving again. The people from the city had witnessed this many times, so they had become immune to it.
Various insects emerged from the ground after a brief moment, but they did not attack as though they knew Ou Yangming and the other experts were keeping watch in the city. In fact, they even back away on purpose.
Woo Lejia and the newly-arrived great ancestors looked grave when the insects appeared.
A siege from the Insects must not be taken lightly because it was extremely different from their encounters along the way. In a way, Chen Yixian and the rest of the convoy were more cautious against the insects here.
Nonetheless, they had strange looks on their faces after 15 minutes.
When another 15 minutes passed, Woo Lejia questioned as he became impatient, “What’s going on? Those insects… Are they just going to sunbathe without attacking?” Sure enough, the area outside the city was dominated by the Insects because they could be seen everywhere. If a person somehow ended up among them, he or she would have been eaten until no bones were left. Despite that, no insects could be seen within roughly 100 meters from the city walls. It was as if there was an invisible boundary that stopped the insects from getting close. On top of that, no insects could be seen around Multi-armed King Kong, Ou Yangming, and his companions. No matter how the insects squirmed their bodies, they did not go near them at all.
“Yes, I don’t know what the Insects are up to. They’ll come out a few times every day but will go back after making a grand appearance. It’s really…” Ou Yangming smiled bitterly and shook his head. “Nobody knows what they’re up to.”
“No. Master Ou, I’m sure something’s off,” Chen Yixian remarked in a deep voice.
Yu Jinshuang and the others exchanged glances and forced smiles. They were powerhouses that had seen the vicissitudes of life, so they naturally knew what he meant.
Nevertheless, the problem was nobody could guess what the Insects were plotting. Honestly, the Insects were acting very differently from how they did in the past. Chen Yixian asked after some thought, “Master Ou, what should we do now?” Ou Yangming answered helplessly, “Nothingwe can only wait to see what they’re about to do.”
“But doesn’t that make us seem weak? If we can find the Insects’ lair…” Chen Yixian’s eyes lit up.
“The Insects are skilled at hiding, so we won’t be able to find them if they’re already hiding somewhere,” Ou Yangming stated without any hesitation. He glanced at the Insects far away and said, “Look-how many powerhouses do you think they have?”
Everyone else looked outside the city at once. Although they were from different races, they could identify the Insects’ strengths according to their auras.
There were plenty of insects around but most of them were only here to make up the number. There were not many Yang-grade-level half-spirit insects at all, let alone great-ancestor-level ones. Needless to say, the people knew the real powerhouses were likely hiding underground and instead of exposing themselves. After all, the few Yang-grade-level half-spirit insects could not have controlled that many insects at all.
Woo Lejia had a fierce look in his eyes as he expressed, “Brother Ou, I don’t think we should wait like this anymore.”
“What do you think we should do?” Ou Yangming was moved. “Kill them!” Woo Lejia was full of killing intent. “Since we can’t figure out what they’re planning, we shouldn’t. As long as we kill those insects, I’m sure the rest won’t continue to hide.”
Ou Yangming could not help but laugh, but he seemed rather excited.
“Brother Woo, we wouldn’t have the guts to act rashly if you hadn’t come, but now that you’re here… What are we waiting for?”
Yu Jinshuang’s face changed. “Master Ou, dear friends, this is an important issue, so I think it’s best to think it through.”
Ou Yangming chuckled. “Governor Yu, I’m aware of your concerns, but I have a hunch that the Insects are setting up something. If we let them be now, I’m afraid that it’ll put us in a disadvantageous spot.”
Seeing as Yu Jinshuang was going to voice out again, Ou Yangming uttered strictly, “Governor Yu, I’ve decided, and I’ll bear the responsibility if anything happens.” Yu Jinshuang was startled. Just as he was going to persuade the young fellow, Woo Lejia waved his hand and announced, “Everyone, Master Ou has ordered us to kill the Insects!” He later retrieved a shield and charged toward the Insects.
Many Supreme Great Ancestors that came with him, as well as their respective followers, laughed out loud and yelled, “Master Ou has ordered us to kill the Insects!”
With that, over 100 people swarmed toward their enemies.
Just like what they saw, there were many insects around but they were there to make up the number. Since Woo Lejia and the others were elite powerhouses from influential clans, they cast aside their worries and went all out during the fight. Consequently, blood was shed everywhere.
The great ancestors split themselves into 10 groups of 5, and they slaughtered the Insects efficiently.
It was evident through their teamwork that they had done this together many times throughout their journey, which was why they were incredibly efficient.
Yu Jinshuang and his people were dumbfounded when they witnessed the crazy performances from the powerhouses, and they were left in awe. What shocked them more was Ou Yangming’s status in their hearts.
As soon as Ou Yangming made the decision, the powerhouses even ignored the governor’s concerns as if the governor and the martial artists from Yongxiang City were merely decorations.
Besides, Yu Jinshuang and the rest also noticed that Woo Lejia made it clear that it was Master Ou who gave the order. The phrase that he used was simply fearful!
As the powerhouses wiped out the insects, other than a part of them that resisted, the rest squirmed back into their holes because they knew they were no match against the people. Woo Lejia and the powerhouses were on a killing spree, but they only managed to kill a limited number of insects.
After just one round, Woo Lejia and the people returned to the city feeling like they had not gotten enough out of the fight.
Yu Jinshuang sighed helplessly and glanced at Ou Yangming. ‘It’s great news for the entire human race to have a God-favored man like him, who’s not only the master of two spirit beasts, but is also revered by many Supreme Great Ancestors. However, what will the imperial family think about this?’
He shook his head. At the end of the day, this would not be his concern.
The area outside the city was in a mess at the moment as countless carcasses piled up on the ground. It made the place look creepy and weird.
Everyone rested after they returned to the city. Since then, the horn, which was sounded every day whenever the Insects came out, no longer sounded for the rest of the day.
On the next day, when the people went looking from atop the walls again, the Insects were nowhere to be seen. Even so, the carcasses from yesterday had somehow disappeared.
For a few consecutive days, the Insects outside the city seemed to have disappeared and did not show up anymore.
Having said that, there was still a tense atmosphere in the city. The stranger the Insects acted, the more worried the people were. This was because everyone knew the Insects’ scheme was about to happen, and it might cause an irreparable consequence.
On this day, Ou Yangming went up the wall to patrol again. The city’s defense had become indestructible, but the detestable Insects were nowhere to be seen.
The people became more anxious as the days passed. Had the two spirit insects given up on going against the Humans?
All of a sudden, a flash of a figure was seen as Wu Hanning hurried up the wall.
Ou Yangming turned to look and noticed a pair of flustered eyes. It was his first time seeing Wu Hanning looking like that. Given that the princess forgot herself, what bad news did she receive?
He took a deep breath and asked in a deep voice, “Your Highness, what news did you get?”
The imperial family’s secret technique was irreplaceable.
Wu Hanning looked shaken up as she responded softly, “Brother Ou, don’t be so.. Anxious.”
Ou Yangming was struck dumb. For some reason, a penetrating chill cast over his body as he questioned, “What?”
“I know where the Insects’ powerhouses are.”
“Where?”
“Changlong County’s… Prefecture.”
Chapter 458 - He Never Changed
‘Changlong County’s… Prefecture!’
Ou Yangming was dumbstruck for a second when Wu Hanning uttered those words.
Changlong County?
Did he hear her right? Had the Insects not been attacking Huangsha and Yongxia all this while?
In actuality, the Insects had always attacked Huangsha County for generations and would only move on to Yongxiang if Huangsha crumbled. Only if both counties had fallen, they would proceed to attack the other
Who knew, not only did the Insects give up attacking Huangsha this time, but they also besieged Yongxiang as a disguise. The enormous change and contrast caught everyone off guard, causing the people to be at a loss. Ou Yangming had unknowingly clenched his fists tightly. He closed his eyes and asked, “How’s the situation there?”
“I suppose it’s anything but reassuring.” Wu Hanning was rather hesitant. She did not want to trigger Ou Yangming, but she dared not keep it a secret from him. “According to what I heard, a spirit insect had shown up once and attacked one of the walls. Luckily, the Supreme Great Ancestors in the city risked their lives and fought. Besides, the pieces of Skill Equipment that you made played a huge role in turning the tide, so the Insects didn’t get to destroy the city.”
“Heh, Changlong City and Yongxiang City are different. They’ve been facing a different enemy in the past generations. The city might be able to fend off walking beasts, but it might not be able to guard against the Insects!”
It was worth noting that the Beasts and the Insects attacked dissimilarly. Judging from the latter’s vicious tricks, the Humans would suffer great losses if they were not prepared.
Nonetheless, Wu Hanning noted coldly, “Brother Ou, you mustn’t forget that Changlong City has always been the Beasts’ territory. Even if the spirit insects appeared there, they can’t gather as much power as they can here.”
Ou Yangming was slightly stunned, but he was soon a little relieved. He nodded and thanked the princess, “Thank you.”
Following that, he turned and left.
Wu Hanning flashed and followed behind him. “Where are you going”
“I’ll go notify the others, then I’ll head back to the city first. I suppose the Insects changed their usual attack because of me, so I must settle this issue,” Ou Yangming responded without any hesitation.
“Brother Ou, I know you’re amazing, but you shouldn’t be so arrogant. You can’t make yourself responsible for something that didn’t happen because of you in the first place.” Wu Hanning scoffed.
Without stopping, Ou Yangming laughed and explained, “Your Highness, I’m only a little human, so I obviously can’t attract the spirit insects’ attention. However, with the king kong and goshawk by my side now, I’ve become more noticeable.”
Wu Hanning fell silent. Sure enough, Ou Yangming could not have caused the Insects to change, but he could now that he had the king kong and the goshawk.
Together they became a force that could overturn the Humans’ overall power.
Yongxiang City’s important figures were assembled after half an over. Apart from them, the powerhouses from the capital joined as well.
When Ou Yangming cut to the chase and told everyone the news, they looked at each other as if they had just seen a ghost.
The Insects were known for hiding in the dark, lurking around, and sneak attacks. In terms of combat power, the Beasts and the Insects could simply suppress them. Nevertheless, the Insects’ consciousness of the war had surpassed everyone’s expectations.
For a certain period, the people were dumbfounded by the absurdity as though their opponent had become a strange race.
Ou Yangming looked at the people and said, “Her Highness’s intelligence mustn’t be doubted at all. Moreover, judging from the Insects’ setup here and their tricks, I’m sure it’s true. I’ve decided to return to Changlong County with the goshawk first. As for Multi-armed King Kong, it’ll run back on its own and try to hurry back before the Insects launch their final attack. If the king kong goes back in time, we’ll have a high chance of victory.”
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Changlong County had always been the Beasts’ territory. If the king kong returned, it could definitely get rid of the Insects.
Despite that, in terms of speed for a long distance, nobody could be faster than the goshawk.
“Master Ou, it’ll be too risky for you to go alone. How about we hurry back to the city too? We might not be as formidable as your two spirit beasts, but we can at least help to stop the Insects,” Woo Lejia suggested.
He was being extremely humble. Honestly, the overall military power of 50 fully-armed Supreme Great Ancestors was certainly greater than what he claimed.
Even if they were up against a high-rank spirit beast like Multi-armed King Kong, they could pressure it as well.
While the Insects had spirit beasts too, they would have to pay a huge price to defeat so many human powerhouses. Ou Yangming smiled bitterly. “Brother Woo, I appreciate it, but you’ll be too slow.”
Woo Lejia was startled. He looked at Chen Yixian and the others, who were also speechless.
As compared to the goshawk, not to mention themselves, even Multi-armed King Kong was considered inferior.
They could tell that Ou Yangming had made up his mind, and he would not waver at all.
“Lil’ Ming, I’ll go back with you!” Ni Yinghong stood out and expressed, “I’m a part of Changlong County too, so I mustn’t sit by idly.”
“Elder Brother, me too!” Jiang Jiumei went around Qinmiao Daoren and walked toward Ou Yangming
“No.” Ou Yangming shook his head. He had always had a pleasant smile on his face whenever he spoke to Ni Yinghong and Jiang
room for discussion.
“Lil’ Ming, why can you go back, but I can’t?” Ni Yinghong’s eyes reddened. She uttered seriously, “Back then, you’d say that I’ll only hold you back, but can you say the same now?”
Jiang Jiumei clenched her fists and voice out too, “Elder Brother, I’m already in Extreme Grade, and I’m fully equipped with the suit you made for me. In any case, I can protect myself.”
Ou Yangming felt troubled when he looked at the beautiful ladies.
At this point, he regretted having given them full suits.
They became more powerful after being given tailored suits, so they could protect themselves better than they could before. That said, it also made them overconfident, so much so that they began to disregard dangers.
It was still fine if Jiang Jiumei acted like that. After all, she was acknowledged by the Mysterious Mirror Sect’s treasure and advanced to Extreme Grade. On the other hand, Ni Yinghong’s upgrade was opportunistic. After sharing the parasites’ mental power with Wu Hanning, their mental powers had improved to fearsome stages. Although they did not have 99 points of mental powers as Ou Yangming did, they were not too far from him.
The sudden gain of power was the exact reason Ni Yinghong was confident enough to make such a request.
Ou Y
angming sighed and shook his head. “Elder Sister Ying, do you remember what I told you?”
Ni Yinghong was taken aback. She wanted to answer him, but she decided to swallow those words in the end. “I forgot.”
The young fellow was frustrated because the young lady clearly remembered it but refused to say it out loud. He glared at her and said, “Fine, I’ll say it again. Before every man in the world dies, no woman should be allowed on the battlefield!”
Subsequently, the hall was filled with a tense atmosphere. Woo Lejia and the others looked at each other and felt like they were on pins and needles.
Yes, many men were still alive, so why would women be needed on the battlefield?
Having said that, they felt uneasy when they noticed the valiant aura from Qinmiao Daoren, the princess, Ni Yinghong, and Jiang Jiumei.
Were these women still considered women?
They were probably superior to the Supreme Great Ancestors here.
Needless to say, they could not say their thoughts out loud because they might be attacked by the ladies if they did.
“Brother Ou, what are you saying?” Wu Hanning was displeased.
“You’re underestimating us, Master Ou.” Qinmiao Daoren raised her eyebrows. Ou Yangming was at a loss. When he turned and saw Woo Lejia and the others forcing smiles at him while they gloated over his misfortune, he could not help but smile bitterly.
However, he was willing to take the blame as long as Elder Sister Ying and Jiumei could stay away from the battlefield.
All of a sudden, Ou Yangming opened his arms and embraced Ni Yinghong in front of everyone.
Everyone was stupefied by his bold move. In particular, the Supreme Great Ancestors from the capital were embarrassed, and they quickly looked away. No matter how they reacted, it just would not seem right.
They were aware of Ou Yangming’s relationship between the princess, Bai Shixue, and Ni Yinghong, but they dared not get involved.
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