131: Foreign professionals invading?

Inside the mirror formed by the Guanshan Miraculous Gu, a tragic scene unfolded.

In the vast Myriad Mountain Tree Sea, a red and black scar suddenly appeared.

The mushroom cloud, like a towering pillar, rose from that very scar.

Inside the scar was a scorching, charred land.

Flames burned everywhere on the scorched earth, and countless living beings died within it.

And in the center of the charred land, a colossal creature lay supine.

The monster resembled a centipede, covered in a thick carapace, like an armored train, its sharp claws and pointed teeth sending shivers down one's spine.

This giant centipede seemed to be severely wounded.

Its hard carapace was riddled with large, bloodied holes.

Lying on the scorching charred earth, it appeared to have lost all signs of life.

“Oh my god! It's the Centipede King!” a Villager cried out in panic.

The people of Lizhou were all extremely familiar with the Gu Spirit that guarded the mountains.

They had worshipped the Gu Spirit since they could remember.

Even if they hadn't seen its true form, they had seen its pictures.

At this moment, seeing the giant centipede, even teenagers could identify it.

The Gu Spirit guarding the mountains was actually dead!

Instantly, the entire village fell into chaos.

Everyone stared in astonishment at the enormous corpse in the Miraculous Gu mirror, their hearts filled with doubt, fear, and unease.

“It’s over! The Gu Spirit was killed by a meteorite!”

“Could this be a divine punishment?”

“Don’t talk nonsense! Could this be the Zhong Faction’s doing?”

“That’s even more ridiculous. When could Zhong arts summon meteorites?”

Inside the village, discussions buzzed, and people were in a state of alarm.

Grandma Zu also looked at the scene in the sky, her heart filled with worry.

Such a mighty power to summon meteorites might not even be possessed by Monarch Tier Professionals.

The existence that hunted the Gu Spirit was very likely an Emperor-Ranked Professional.

But why would he do this?

Was it to kill monsters for experience?

The Centipede King was only Level 125.

An Emperor-Ranked Professional hunting it would not gain any experience.

If not for experience, it could only be for Materials.

However, the four Emperor-Ranked Professionals of the Federation should be aware of the importance of the Gu Spirit to Lizhou; unless they were traitors, they would not do such a thing.

It’s highly probable that this is a foreign Professional!

Thinking of this, a surge of anger welled up in Grandma Zu’s heart.

Hunting for Materials within the Nine Provinces, and even killing our Lizhou Guardian Spirit?

Did this person eat a bear’s heart and leopard’s guts?

Does he really think our Lizhou is an ungoverned zone?

Grandma Zu slapped the windowsill, then conjured another Gu for communication, and said, “Commander Ji Yuanqing, did you see the mushroom cloud?”

Soon after, the Gu Insect flapped its wings, emitting Ji Yuanqing’s voice.

“Grandma Zu, I’ve seen it. I’m sending people there now.”

Grandma Zu sighed and said, “Tell them to retreat. The Centipede King has been hunted, and the opponent’s strength is very powerful.”

“What! The Centipede King was killed?!”

The Gu Insect emitted Ji Yuanqing’s exclamation: “This shouldn't be possible without Emperor Tier strength, right? Or… a large group of Monarch Professionals? Could it be… an invasion???”

Grandma Zu nodded slightly and said, “I also have such suspicions. You should report it to your superiors quickly…”

At this point, she paused, then added, “Also, the direction where the Centipede King was located is also Qin Yang’s only path to investigate the Wildfire Rift.”

On the other end of the communication Gu, there was a moment of silence.

It seemed to be shocked by these words.

After a while, Ji Yuanqing’s voice came through again.

“I understand. I will report to the Five Sages immediately.”

Putting away the communication Gu, Grandma Zu sighed.

Lizhou has truly been restless lately… Just then, a gasp of surprise erupted from the village.

“Why is it him! Why would he kill the Gu Spirit!”

Him?

Who?

Grandma Zu looked up at the Miraculous Gu.

Next to the Centipede King’s corpse, a familiar figure appeared.

Qin Yang!!!

Seeing Qin Yang, Grandma Zu felt her scalp tingle, and her head felt as if it had been zapped by electricity.

Her worst fears had come true!

Qin Yang possessed the ability to absolutely counter Gu Insects.

Although his Rank was low, Grandma Zu still believed that he could pose a threat to the Gu Spirit.

That’s why she specifically arranged for a Tian Gu Spiritual Medium to accompany him.

This way, both Qin Yang’s safety and the Gu Spirit’s safety would be ensured.

But now it seems… the Tian Gu Spiritual Medium had no effect.

Qin Yang still ended up fighting the Gu Spirit.

Good news: The Sword Emperor’s grandson, Young Master Qin, is fine.

Bad news: One of the Guardian Gu Spirits of the mountain is gone… “No kill notification.”

“Is it not dead yet?”

A thousand miles away, Qin Yang floated in mid-air, looking down at the giant centipede below.

Before summoning the meteorite, he made a small move.

That was to summon Su Daji to cast a mass illusion on those Gu Insects.

He had heard Huang Liang say before that Gu Insects were impervious to fire and water, had tough hides, but were extremely afraid of illusions.

To ensure the meteorite hit the Centipede King, Qin Yang gave it a try.

And surprisingly, the illusion was quite effective.

It directly held the centipede in place for over ten seconds, allowing the meteorite to strike it directly.

But what surprised Qin Yang was that this centipede, after taking a meteorite hit, was still not completely dead!

With True Dragon Qi Observation activated, its attributes were revealed before him.

“Name: Centipede King (Dying).”

“Race: Insectoid.”

“Rank: Level 125.”

“Strength: 102100 (Severely Injured: Reduced by 99%).”

“Agility: 36450 (Severely Injured: Reduced by 99%).”

“Physique: 113200 (Severely Injured: Reduced by 99%).”

“Spirit: 37730 (Severely Injured: Reduced by 99%).”

“Skills: Requires Imperial Power to analyze…” “As expected of a 4-star Monarch Tier monster.”

“Its attributes were reduced by 80% earlier, and it still survived the meteorite strike.”

“If it were at 100% status, I really wouldn’t have a way to deal with it.”

Qin Yang praised in his heart, while also frowning.

The Zhen Gu parasitic state had been lifted, so he needed to find a reason to finish it off.

Level 125, 4-star potential.

The experience points were considerable; he couldn’t just let it go.

“Although it was controlled by someone, it still committed the crime of regicide. Originally, it would be Exterminated the Nine Clans, but now I only kill it, which is already considered merciful.”

After thinking of a reason, Qin Yang raised his right hand, preparing to condense a Divine Weapon Phantom to finish it off.