National Guardian's Gone and We're Done

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Your Decision to Go to the Demon Cave Is Very Wise

After the lightning finished its dragon-like rampage, it finally dissipated, and the once-bustling clearing fell utterly silent.

Chu He stood there alone.

Mr. Luo, the Martial Artists he brought, and their cars had all vanished into thin air, leaving not a single trace behind.

The bizarre disappearance was chilling, as if they had never existed in this place to begin with.

When the lightning descended, Young Master Liu’s heart was thrown into turmoil.

He could clearly sense that the Evil Spirit, long dormant within his body, was now trembling.

Evil Spirits were supernatural beings, devoid of emotion. And yet, at that moment, Young Master Liu could distinctly feel its terror.

This filled him with a deep reverence for Chu He, and he marveled to himself, ’Chu He... that man is terrifying!’

”Now, the only thing left here is the unknown in this well.”

Chu He walked over to the ancient well.

The mouth of the well was a deep abyss, like a gateway to another world.

Chu He didn’t know what lay hidden in the well, but based on the sinister aura it exuded, he determined it must be an Evil Spirit’s lair.

He gazed into the dark depths of the well, then extended his right hand, palm open.

Lightning rapidly condensed in his palm, forming a dazzling pillar of light. Like a sword of judgment from the Celestial Gods, it plunged violently into the well’s depths.

In an instant, the earth trembled. A sharp, ear-piercing shriek, bone-chilling in its intensity, erupted from the depths of the well.

The shriek lasted for a few seconds before cutting off abruptly, replaced by a deathly silence.

The frigid, sinister aura from the well’s mouth also vanished instantly, leaving only the smell of scorching in the air.

”The problem here is solved.”

Chu He said flatly, his expression unchanging.

Liu Yuzhu, recovering from her shock, walked to Chu He’s side and sighed. ”It’s a shame we still haven’t clearly identified the faction and the person behind that Mr. Luo.”

Chu He shook his head slightly. ”Their minds have grown muddled from mingling with Evil Spirits. I could forcibly extract information from their Sea of Consciousness.

But the information in there is a chaotic mess, making it hard to tell what’s real.

For instance, the information in Mr. Luo’s mind suggested Young Master Liu was their mastermind, while the information in Young Master Liu’s mind pointed to me.

Both are obviously false, so there’s no point in digging deeper.”

Admiration flashed in Liu Yuzhu’s eyes. ”Mr. Chu, you truly think things through.

I’ve just reported the situation here to Her Majesty the Queen.

Her Majesty the Queen said that Jinwan Town is probably no longer safe. She can personally arrange for your entire family to be moved to the Royal City, Mr. Chu.

The Royal City is the safest place in the entire Great Xia Empire.”

Chu He fell silent for a moment before agreeing. ”Her Majesty the Queen is very thoughtful. Please ask her to make the arrangements.”

’My fight with these Evil Spirits is far from over. Moving my family to a safe place is the best option right now.’

The Great Xia Empire was currently in a state of turmoil, its situation even more perilous than that of the old Great Jing Empire.

Deals between humans and Evil Spirits were spreading like a plague, certainly not confined to this small region alone.

Chu He knew in his heart that such darkness had likely taken root elsewhere, too.

The Great Jing Empire might soon go down this path as well.

Just as Chu He was lost in thought, the system’s cold, mechanical voice suddenly sounded in his mind: ”DING! Host’s current status detected: The strongest should not remain unknown. Revitalize your glory and receive the He Transformed and Free Great Method!”

The sudden voice startled Chu He.

He recalled his days as the National Guardian War God of the Great Jing Empire.

Although his reputation was widespread then, he had never truly savored that glory.

His life had always seemed to lack a clear purpose.

But now, everything was different.

He had found his roots and his family. He now knew what he was fighting for.

”Revitalize your glory...”

Chu He whispered, the fire in his heart rekindling.

Revitalizing one’s glory couldn’t be done overnight. It required the right opportunity.

Chu He understood this perfectly, so he didn’t rush to act. Instead, he began to silently plan his next steps.

Just then, Liu Yuzhu’s voice broke Chu He’s reverie. ”Her Majesty the Queen said she will see this investigation through to the end. But... what should be done with Young Master Liu?”

Chu He looked up. ”Contact your people. Arrest Young Master Liu and everyone connected to him that you can get your hands on.

The root of this matter definitely lies within the upper echelons of your Great Xia Empire.

These people alone could never have run an operation of this scale right under the Empire’s nose.

The young people at the scene were nothing more than pawns, meant as sacrifices for the Evil Spirit in the well.

Judging from Young Master Liu’s behavior, this is by no means the first time something like this has happened.

You can start the investigation by looking into missing persons reports.”

Liu Yuzhu nodded, then took out her phone and started making arrangements.

She didn’t trust the local authorities in Jinwan City, so she contacted people from the Royal City directly for assistance.

The interrogations of Young Master Liu and his family would also, without a doubt, be conducted in the Royal City.

Although Young Master Liu was dejected, he hadn’t lost all hope.

’As long as I can stay alive, there’s still a chance to make a comeback.’

Meanwhile, a professional team arrived at Chu He’s house overnight to help his family move.

Her Majesty the Queen had personally arranged for a manor for Chu He and his family to live in.

Although Chu He’s parents didn’t know exactly what had happened, they understood that their son was no ordinary person.

They understood that staying in Jinwan Town could cause trouble or even put their son in danger,

so despite being incredibly reluctant to leave their hometown, they chose to move.

Throughout the process, Liu Yuzhu remained by Chu He’s side, helping him manage all the arrangements.

...

Great Jing Empire,

Within the Royal City, the atmosphere was heavy and solemn.

”The latest intelligence has arrived.”

An aide hurried into the Council Pavilion,

respectfully handing a sealed scroll to Ji Shengyue.

Ji Shengyue slowly unrolled the scroll. ”The Black Pearl? That infamous Evil Spirit Ship has appeared again?!”

”Yes, Your Majesty.”

The aide explained, ”Ever since the Evil Spirit invasion began, the Black Pearl has roamed Blue Star in its own peculiar way, a vessel for innumerable dark powers.

It has only ever appeared three times, and each time, it brought a devastating disaster.

The first time was in the Windmill Empire. That once-beautiful, sparsely populated nation was nearly annihilated by its appearance.

The second time, it appeared in the White Elephant Empire, and that disaster claimed hundreds of millions of innocent lives.

And the third time, it materialized in a desert. While the losses were comparatively small, it was still an irredeemable tragedy.”

Xiao Cangqing, the new National Guardian War God, who was standing beside Ji Shengyue, spoke up. ”We can’t just stand by and entrust the Empire’s fate to the unpredictable whims of destiny.

Before the Black Pearl fully descends, the entire Great Jing Empire must be prepared.

Incidents involving Evil Spirits have become rare within the Empire, but the Demon Cave remains a persistent threat.

Having the members of the Time Girl Group stand guard at the foot of the mountain indefinitely is not a long-term solution.

Therefore, I’ve decided to go to the Demon Cave personally and eliminate that threat for good.”

Ever since becoming the National Guardian War God, Xiao Cangqing had been looking for a chance to prove himself.

His failure to completely destroy the rotting man in Dalang City last time had led the populace to doubt his capabilities.

This time, he was determined to prove his strength through his actions.

He would show everyone that he was stronger than Chu He and more than worthy of the title of National Guardian War God.

Ji Shengyue nodded slightly, her eyes glinting with trust and support for Xiao Cangqing. ”You are right. We must first ensure the stability of the Great Jing Empire.

Your decision to go to the Demon Cave is a wise one. I am confident you can succeed in eliminating the threat there.”

[Thank you to boss Yi Jun for the 100 Book Coin donation! Thank you, boss!!!]