Chapter 206: Chapter 206: The Battered Members of the Vampire Clan

The clamor finally subsided, and tranquility returned to this stretch of the sea.

A few autonomous, mysterious flying objects still hovered in the sky, broadcasting the scene live.

These mysterious flying objects all belonged to the Great Jing Empire.

Their original intent was to let the world witness how the Great Jing Empire would crush the Great Xia Empire with devastating ease.

But they never expected to end up showing the world a powerful counterattack from the Great Xia Empire instead.

The sea continued to churn, but its entire surface had turned a blood-red.

Countless sharks, drawn by the scent, surged beneath the surface, gnawing on scattered fragments of flesh and bone.

The crimson stain rippled and spread with the ocean’s swell. Debris from the mysterious battle group’s fleet floated on the water’s surface.

"Master, it seems there’s something else down below."

All the streams of light flowed backward, coalescing once more into the form of a fox.

The fox leaped onto Chu He’s shoulder and licked his cheek with a practiced familiarity.

Her voice was soft and sweet, so enchanting it could make your bones melt.

However, it had no effect on Chu He whatsoever.

"It seems the Great Jing Empire has changed completely in my long absence."

Chu He shook his head and extended a hand, splaying his fingers.

He aimed at the churning sea. Thunderbolt Power gathered in his palm, rumbling and surging endlessly.

It then formed a pillar of lightning that shot out in a perfectly straight line. There was no massive explosion, no deafening roar.

The massive monster lurking in the sea was instantly obliterated.

The creature was destroyed by Chu He before it could even attempt to resist.

When the Thunderbolt Power manifested, Yumizakura couldn’t help but feel a jolt of terror, though she did not let it show.

Yumizakura could only rejoice inwardly. ’Thank goodness I was able to read the situation correctly.’

’I’m so much smarter than Yoshitsune and Kappa.’

’Those two arrogant fools actually thought they could take on Chu He by joining forces.’

’If I had chosen to attack with them and the so-called experts from the Lighthouse and White Elephant Empires, I’d probably be nothing but dust right now.’

Yumizakura had observed the entire battle from the shadows.

The longer she watched, the more her terror grew.

Because from start to finish, Chu He had never once used his full strength.

Every killing blow he delivered was utterly casual, like chopping a head of cabbage with a kitchen knife.

The scene was now clean.

Chu He’s Primordial Spirit Power spread out.

There were no more fluctuations of Mysterious Power in the surrounding sea, nor was there the presence of any living person.

However, on the wreckage of the mysterious battle group’s fleet,

Chu He sensed the lingering presence of members from the Vampire Clan.

’They must have received intel and escaped just in time to avoid me.’

’Otherwise, I definitely wouldn’t have let them live.’

’Still, those guys are truly ruthless.’

’There were many Martial Artists from the Great Jing and Lighthouse Empires on that fleet,’

’but they had no intention of taking any of them back.’

’They used them as cannon fodder to buy themselves a chance to escape.’

’Then again, this fit perfectly with what I know about the Mysterious and the Vampire Clan. It’s not surprising they’d do something like this.’

"Chu He’s strength is as reassuring as ever."

"The Great Jing Empire thought they could take advantage of the situation. They even got cocky enough to start a livestream while they charged aggressively toward the Great Xia Empire’s territory. Who would’ve thought they’d end up completely wiped out?"

"It’s a shame some of them got away. If Chu He had arrived just a few minutes earlier, he would’ve seen a swarm of bats flying away from the fleet. Those were members of the Vampire Clan, the ones pulling the strings behind the Lighthouse Empire."

"And these guys have the nerve to call themselves a Vampire Clan? After all that hype, I thought they’d be something special. But the moment danger appears, they abandon their own people to save their own skin. How pathetic."

"Where are the Lighthouse Empire people now? Weren’t you all running your mouths and talking trash online? Why are you so quiet all of a sudden? Get out here and let your granddaddy teach you a lesson!"

Netizens from every Empire flooded the livestream chat, openly gloating.

The Lighthouse Empire had always been arrogant and domineering across Blue Star, frequently bullying the citizens of other empires.

Furthermore, the average citizens of the Lighthouse Empire always acted superior toward people from other empires, which rubbed many the wrong way.

They simply didn’t dare to show their displeasure on a normal day, given the Lighthouse Empire’s immense power.

Now that they finally had a chance to see the Lighthouse Empire so utterly humiliated, of course they were going to kick them while they were down.

...

Instead of returning directly to the Great Xia Empire’s Royal City, Chu He went to the Empire’s Demon Cave.

The place was as sunless as ever, shrouded in a heavy gloom that hung like a curtain.

However, this had no effect whatsoever on Chu He and Yumizakura.

Upon arriving, the pair descended directly into a specific area.

Here, Xia Chengli was leading Nanting Snow, Xiao Yu, Lin Zuoguang, and Ye Lingyun through special training.

Nanting Snow, Xiao Yu, Lin Zuoguang, and Ye Lingyun were all covered in injuries, some light, some heavy. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The four of them were panting heavily, utterly exhausted.

Yet, Evil Spirits still roamed the area, their attention clearly fixed on the group.

"This special training is too brutal! There’s no way we can handle this."

"It’s even more terrifying than our time at the National Road Academy. I’ve almost died several times already. Can’t we just quit?"

Lin Zuoguang collapsed onto the ground.

At that moment, he didn’t even have the strength to lift a finger, and couldn’t help but complain.

"How much in the way of resources have the Dean and the National Road Academy invested in you?"

"If a tide of the Mysterious breaks out in the future, you’d surely be the first one to run. I really don’t understand why the Dean chose you. It’s obvious you’re nothing but a coward who’s afraid of dying."

Ye Lingyun shot an icy glare at Lin Zuoguang.

"I-I was just kidding! Don’t be mad. You know I’m always joking around."

Lin Zuoguang quickly shrank back.

’After all, Ye Lingyun was a powerhouse at the King-Sealing Realm. Plus, during their usual battles against the Evil Spirits,’

’this beautiful girl fought like a berserker, with a complete disregard for her own life.’

’Lin Zuoguang had never seen anyone like her and had no idea where the Dean had found her.’

’He’d heard the Dean had personally trained her, which was why Lin Zuoguang didn’t dare argue with her in the slightest.’

"You know perfectly well whether you were joking or not. When I see the Dean, I will report this to him exactly as it happened."

Ye Lingyun gripped her sword and charged toward the Evil Spirits once more.

Lin Zuoguang smiled sheepishly and didn’t dare say another word.

Xia Chengli, meanwhile, leaned against a tree, paying their argument no mind.

’Her mission was simply to ensure this group didn’t die while training in the Demon Cave.’

"You’re back?"

Xia Chengli suddenly straightened up, looking in a specific direction within the Demon Cave. Two figures were slowly approaching from there.

Xiao Yu, Nanting Snow, and Lin Zuoguang immediately scrambled to their feet.

The two slowly approaching figures were none other than Chu He and Yumizakura.