MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 259 - 18: The Great Purge of Cangdu

Chapter 259: Chapter 18: The Great Purge of Cangdu

"Lord Lu Hong, what are you talking about? We don’t understand," several of the royal guards approached Lu Hong with forced smiles on their faces.

Glancing around, many people had already quietly drawn their weapons, and the whispering of Mage professions buzzed through the air.

These must be the lackeys of the Disaster Church!

Lu Hong was not afraid of these people, but he felt a tinge of sadness for the Cang Kingdom. Such a vast nation had been infiltrated by a mere church to this extent. The royal guards, as the direct troops of the Cang King and defenders of the royal safety, even here the Disaster Church’s reach could be seen. By extension, was there any place in the entire Cang Kingdom that was absolutely safe?

The closer he got to Cangdu City, the less Lu Hong wanted to use the Heavenly God Descends. This wasn’t Shen’s Grace, this wasn’t the Continental War, without the protection of treaties, Third Transition experts could strike at will. If his extraordinary strength were to be discovered, he would very likely become a prime target for the Disaster Church.

"I really want to know how you all managed to get into the royal guards," Lu Hong said as his sword swept forward, forcing back those who closed in.

"Lord Lu Hong, what are you talking about? We really do not understand!"

"Stop pretending. You are all people from the Disaster Church, aren’t I right?" Even before Lu Hong finished speaking, thirteen streaks of flowing fire flew out from the encampment behind him.

Pure Steel Battle Energy rushed forward, neutralizing enemy Magic one by one.

The leading royal guard gave a fierce glare to those who had acted without orders, then turned to ask, "Is Commander He Sen really dead?"

"Of course, dismembered and deader than dead."

"Is that so..." The man showed a look of regret. "It seems we will have to change our plans on the fly."

"Yes, you’ll have to change your plans," a sudden voice emerged from afar.

Lu Hong looked up to see rows of knights in black Heavy Cavalry armor appearing on the hillside.

With the appearance of the black Heavy Cavalry, a significant unrest broke out among the royal guards.

"Charge!" The knights in black armor wasted no time in forming up their strategy, launching an attack on the royal guard troops.

Lu Hong stepped back a good distance, content to watch the developments. It seemed the Cang King had some cards up his sleeve, which put his mind at ease.

The Heavy Cavalry of Cang Kingdom, the Death Guards of the Black Nation, Liang Chen’s Lone Thorn, were the three most powerful corps of Ambra.

A thousand forms of Magic erupted from among the royal guards in an attempt to slow the Heavy Cavalry’s charge. But these knights completely ignored the opposing Skills, charging through, and with the support of their formation, they plunged like a sharp dagger deep into the enemy’s ranks.

Upon closer inspection, Lu Hong noticed the cuirasses on these Heavy Cavalry troops were made from a material as resistant as the Empire’s Heavy Cavalry, crafted from mineral ores granting close to fifty percent absorption of both Magic and physical damage.

In front of the Heavy Cavalry of Cang Kingdom, the royal guards faced a one-sided slaughter, with no ability to resist.

Before long, nearly a thousand turncoat royal guards were utterly eradicated.

A Heavy Cavalry Commander rode up to Lu Hong: "You must be Lu Hong, I believe? I’m Gu Hang, commander of the third regiment of the Heavy Cavalry. You managed to survive Commander He Sen and even killed him. I will report this deed to His Majesty. For now, please join us in sweeping up the traitors and rebels outside Cangdu City."

"Was all this arranged by the Cang King?" Lu Hong inquired.

Gu Hang did not answer Lu Hong’s question, simply turning to leave.

Lu Hong pursed his lips; the royal guards had treated him with great respect, but these Heavy Cavalry, tsk-tsk—quite arrogant indeed!

At this time, the grand arena of the Thousand Duels was in the midst of the contest for the fifth Flame Warrior. The Cang King’s expression remained calm, betraying no sign of fluctuation.

Before long, a courtier walked briskly to the Cang King’s side and whispered, "Your Majesty, a large number of Disaster Church followers have been found in the east of the city, battling our city guards."

"Mm, you may step back," the Cang King said, not even blinking and completely absorbed, enjoying the duel before him.

In less than three minutes, the same courtier returned, this time with hurried steps as if major trouble had arisen. "Your Majesty, it’s not good, a large group of Disaster Church followers have also appeared in the north of the city. They are attacking swiftly, and plenty of turncoats within our city guards have led to our defenses being breached. At this moment, they are retreating towards the arena!"

"Mm, I understand. Step back." The Cang King repeated the same instruction, but this time the courtier did not leave. Instead, he knelt down and said gravely, "The Disaster Church has come well-prepared this time, please Your Majesty, make a decision early!"

"Step back, do not obstruct the selection of the martial contest," the Cang King furrowed his brows slightly. Seeing that the other party still did not move, his tone became slightly firmer. "Step back!"

"Your Majesty?!"

"Out!"

With the Cang King’s scolding, the courtier had no choice but to leave reluctantly.

The other dignitaries who saw this whispered among themselves and sent their subordinates to gather information. Upon learning that the Disaster Church was attacking, their expressions varied; some hurriedly left, while others remained as composed as the Cang King, continuing to watch the competition. And some, with changing expressions, stole glances at the Cang King, their minds racing with calculations.

Ten minutes passed, and the courtier returned a third time, his body grievously wounded and covered in blood. He no longer whispered, but shouted, "Your Majesty, the Disaster Church has split into four groups and attacked from all four gates of Cangdu City. At this moment, they are regrouping five miles from the arena. Our troops are fighting fiercely but cannot hold out for much longer. Please, Your Majesty, evacuate immediately!"

"Stand up and speak." The Cang King helped the courtier up, and the two fighters below also stopped their combat. What’s the point of fighting when your nation is on the verge of destruction?

"Continue. Do not let these minor matters distract you," he addressed the fighters, bidding them to carry on with their duel. The Cang King took a deep breath, looked around at the remaining courtiers and dignitaries inside the arena, and spoke, "Are you all wondering why I am not afraid?"