Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 152 - 98: Divine Might Army, Grotto Heaven, Military Realm

Chapter 152: Chapter 98: Divine Might Army, Grotto Heaven, Military Realm

November 11, during the Chen hour.

The sky was already bright.

Zhao Xing rode in Zong Shichang’s carriage and returned to the city with the officials.

"...Last night, I fell asleep. When I woke up, it was already the Yin hour. At first, I had no idea what happened, but when I heard the teacher say that the Xuantian Sect appeared last night, I was scared half to death!"

"Fortunately, you had me sleep at the entrance, oh no, plant at the entrance. When I woke up, I was discovered by the East Lake Army. They said there was no fighting in that area." Zong Shichang clutched his chest, still terrified.

Zhao Xing listened to him and couldn’t help but be speechless. Zong Shichang was invaded by ghosts in his dreams and yet slept until the Yin hour?

Was it luck, or was he overlooked?

The Xuantian Sect didn’t bewitch all the officers.

The majority of the Minister of Agriculture officers were deeply asleep and unaware after being invaded.

The real targets were Zhao Xing, Li Chengfeng, Wen Nanxing, Xiao Ze, and other long-term rank holders.

But wasn’t Zong Shichang a long-term rank holder too?

Why did he receive such a lowly treatment?

"Mr. Zong, Mr. Zong, I really don’t know whether to be happy or sad for you," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Seeing him talk endlessly, Zhao Xing interrupted, "Brother Zong, allow me to rest for a while."

Zong Shichang immediately fell silent, "I understand, I won’t ask. Rest assured, I will remember this favor silently."

Zhao Xing closed his eyes and instantly entered a dream.

He used the Dream Storage Technique to recreate the scenes of the past three days and nights, not missing a single detail.

After reviewing, he roughly determined the reason for the Blood Spirit Venerable’s appearance.

"It might be because I cultivated the Great Dream Spring and Autumn, and he noticed it."

In fact, the moment the Blood Spirit Venerable appeared, Zhao Xing had considered this possibility.

Because he had nothing else to attract the opponent’s personal appearance.

At that time, Zhao Xing even wanted to hide it, without using his strongest trump card, the Sleeping Bug.

But now thinking back, whether he used it or not, it didn’t matter.

The opponent didn’t intend to fight, but only came to confirm something.

"Then what did he come to confirm? To see if I really cultivated the Great Dream Spring and Autumn? Did he think I was a descendant of the Nightmare Sect because I obtained the Great Dream Spring and Autumn?"

"No, the Xuantian Sect has no connection with the Nightmare Sect. There’s no need to come specifically for me... Was it for the cultivation technique, Great Dream Spring and Autumn?"

"Perhaps it’s not just the cultivation technique, but also the Soul Armor?" Zhao Xing thought for a moment, then exited the dream state.

"From the Blood Spirit Venerable’s perspective, whether I’m a descendant of the Nightmare Sect or obtained it by chance, it would be highly attractive to him. He probably wants to hunt me down and take my treasures."

After figuring it out, Zhao Xing let out a sigh of relief.

He wasn’t afraid of trouble, just afraid of not knowing what the trouble was.

The Xuantian Sect was a hostile faction anyway. They would inevitably encounter each other in the future. Whether it was the Blood Spirit Venerable or the Water Spirit Venerable, it made no difference.

For them to hunt down him, who knew a lot about the Xuantian Sect, would be tremendously difficult. He was about to join the Divine Might Army, where strong practitioners were everywhere. The Blood Spirit Venerable wouldn’t be able to kill him and take his treasures.

As for the future? Who knows who will kill whom then.

He wasn’t worried about the Blood Spirit Venerable, but rather whether the Great Zhou would have powerful individuals coveting him.

After all, external enemies were not frightening; internal enemies were.

"As I acquire more treasures from the Dream Palace, it will eventually be exposed."

"But since I dared to seize this opportunity, I must accept the cause and effect that come with it." Zhao Xing’s gaze was resolute.

If one feared this and that, what longevity could one hope for? Better to die early!

As long as one became strong enough, there would naturally be no fear of any challenge!

"After this matter, I should also have a talk with Old Chen."

"My official appointment is already certain. There will soon be a selection opportunity, and if we don’t discuss it in advance, it would be troublesome if I were assigned elsewhere."

"Let’s wait for Old Chen to handle this matter first."

...

On November 11, Gucheng County Government posted a notice.

The Xuantian Sect demons attempted a rebellious act in Nanyang County on the night of the tenth.

Four counties were disturbed by demonic chaos.

Gucheng County Government and the East Lake Army timely prevented the demonic chaos in this county, killing 178 Xuantian Sect demons and followers.

As for casualties, the notice only touched on it briefly.

Later, Zhao Xing learned the detailed battle report at the Chen Mansion.

"The situation is roughly the same as what the county government announced," Chen Shijie said, "The Xuantian Sect’s objective was to capture people, not to kill. Due to proper control, the casualties in Anping Town were minimal."

"That night, most of the populace didn’t even notice anything happening."

"There were still casualties though. A few people from the East Lake Army died during the chase, and about a dozen were injured."

"Officials weren’t hurt. However, four Minister of Agriculture officers are missing, along with two from other departments. But the report stated they died heroically in battle."

Zhao Xing nodded. It was evident that the missing ones were captured.

Reporting them as missing would leave the families with nothing but ongoing torment and no benefits.

Declared as heroically dead, they would at least receive some compensation.

According to the Xuantian Sect’s modus operandi, the captured officers would likely never be found again. Even if they reappeared, it would be decades later when their relatives might all be dead.

So ending the case like this seemed reasonable.

Zhao Xing glanced at the missing persons list. Li Chengfeng was indeed on it; apparently, he couldn’t be rescued.

The other two were also long-term rank holders, but less prominent compared to Li Chengfeng.