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Chapter 566 - 538: Formidable Enemy Attacks

Chapter 566: Chapter 538: Formidable Enemy Attacks

The next day, Li Chen returned to the location of the Sacred Pool.

Once again, he dived into the Sacred Pool. This time, he found the journey much more familiar than before.

He managed to reach the bottom in a third less time than the previous time.

However, this time he found nothing. It seemed as if the existence of the Sacred Pool was merely to house that blood-colored scabbard.

After roving around and finding nothing, Li Chen went back up to the surface.

Using his True Qi to dry off the water on his body, Li Chen gently shook his head, it appeared there really was nothing else in the Sacred Pool.

Yet, he still couldn’t figure out the principle behind the water of the Sacred Pool that made it so effective for cultivators.

To test whether the Sacred Pool water still had effects after the removal of the scabbard, Li Chen drank some of the water again.

He closed his eyes, and a clear stream flowed smoothly down his throat.

Soon, this clear stream gradually transformed into a warming energy within his body, evaporating from within him.

"Indeed, the Sacred Pool water isn’t related to the scabbard after all," Li Chen silently nodded. If the water had lost its effects because he took the scabbard, then he would truly owe the villagers a favor.

This was what he had guessed as well.

If the Sacred Pool water was indeed altered by the scabbard, then what about the water under that cliff? Was there also a similar scabbard there?

Feeling his strength improve again, a smile couldn’t help but spread across Li Chen’s lips.

At his current level, seeking substantial improvements was rather difficult, but steady progression like this was also not a bad thing at all.

At least, the Sacred Pool water gave Li Chen hope.

The actions of the Great Grandfather in the relic below had left a profound impression on him.

Back then, Li Chen thought to himself, if he had the same mighty power as the Great Grandfather, whom would he need to fear?

But no matter how powerful the Great Grandfather and the others were, they were ultimately just them. They couldn’t look after him forever.

His path, after all, could only be walked by himself.

"But how did you come to be?" Li Chen looked at the blood-colored scabbard in his hand, puzzled, and once again stored it in his body, resuming his meditation.

Meanwhile, just as Li Chen was meditating, a dark cloud slowly started to press toward the village.

Several figures continuously appeared outside the village, and in their hands, they held the unique Gu Bugs of the Miao Village.

As more and more Gu Bugs were released, many of the villagers hadn’t even realized what was happening before being knocked unconscious.

"This is..."

Some noticed the Gu Bugs crawling in from outside the village, their faces deathly pale.

But before they could speak out, they were already swept over by a silent force, falling into unconsciousness.

Only a few discovered the sudden intrusion of the Gu Bugs from outside, while the majority still hadn’t figured out what was happening when they inexplicably passed out.

And everyone who saw the Gu Bugs coming in from outside the village was petrified, their faces filled with an indescribable terror.

"How can such a thing truly exist?! Have they actually succeeded?!" An elder from the village trembled as he spoke, watching the Gu bugs crawling in from outside.

Outside the village, figures stood under the trees, their eyes harboring a strange and elusive gleam.

"This operation must succeed, failure is not an option. Our undertaking is too significant. Moreover, it’s said that there had already been a fierce battle here with a rival village, and many Gu bugs were lost. So this time, we cannot afford any mistakes."

"What about the King of the Netherworld?"

"The King of the Netherworld?" A person sneered, "What a reputation, that’s a powerful presence on the Main God Ranking. Try to control him."

"This time, we have the Super Gu in hand, incomparable to those ordinary Gu bugs. I believe that even the King of the Netherworld can be controlled by us this time."

"Of course, we must also guard against the unexpected. If the King of the Netherworld truly finds a way to escape the control of the Super Gu, then... exterminate him on the spot, don’t give him any chance!"

"Yes!"

These people, dressed in black, although their accents made it clear they were from the forests’ Miao Village, were evidently not the same as Miao Zheng’s group.

"This time, it has saved us a lot of effort. With Miao Zheng’s people taking the lead and consuming much of An Cheng’s energy, we were able to infiltrate so successfully. Perhaps, after the success of this operation, we really should thank that fellow."

Hearing this, many of the black-clad figures around sneered.

Perhaps An Cheng and Miao Zheng were merely vying for the resources within these forests.

But they were different.

Their sights were set on the broader outside world long ago.

In their hearts, the resources of the outside world, compared to this barren forest, were infinitely richer. If they could establish a foothold in the outside world, life would be much better than staying within these woods.

"It’s just a pity that Miao Chengda sacrificed himself out there," one person suddenly sighed softly.

"But, it doesn’t matter, his sacrifice was necessary. Without it, how could we have lured the King of the Netherworld here? One Miao Chengda for one King of the Netherworld, that’s a profit indeed."

"Exactly! Hahaha..."

The group laughed loudly, unrestrained, as their plan nearly had the entire situation under control.

In just a little while, the entire Miao Village would fall under their control.

Even the King of the Netherworld would not be an exception!

Super Gu!

This was their trump card and the reason they dared to confront Li Chen head-on.

The power of this Gu bug was immense; even they hadn’t fully tapped into its capabilities yet. But just the basic abilities were enough to let them sweep through the entire forest.

"What on earth... is happening?!"

Within the village, some Gu Masters, due to their long-term exposure to Gu bugs had developed a strong resistance to the toxins. After the invasion of the Super Gu, they did not completely pass out but were weakened, staring in utter shock at the Super Gu crawling in.

"Hmm?"

Li Chen, who was meditating by the Sacred Pool, seemed to sense something, his expression shifted slightly. The next moment, he stood up, left the shrine, and went outside to the Miao Village.

Upon seeing the situation in the village, Li Chen’s face suddenly turned grim.