Chapter 768 - 360: Plague

Chapter 768: Chapter 360: Plague

Hundred Martial Hall.

This bloody battle was a great test for the Hundred Martial Hall, but it succeeded. The Inner Hall quickly took control of the Outer Hall and organized an effective defense. Over the years, the accumulated strength and reputation allowed the Hundred Martial Hall to handle the chaos with great skill, saving many people, but the losses were also significant. Jian Lezhi was almost exhausted, just wanting to rest quietly, when a new figure appeared in the hall.

Seeing the visitor, Jian Lezhi was overjoyed, all her fatigue instantly cleared, "Master, Master, is it you, is it really you!"

Jian Lezhi was no longer the mature and steady Sub-Hall Master but a lively child.

Old Fang smiled, "Well done."

Just a simple compliment made Jian Lezhi feel like she had eaten honey, "Of course, after all, look who my master is. Master, you’re not leaving this time, right?"

"Seeing you once, I have to run away again. How the Hundred Martial Hall proceeds in the future is up to you all to decide, you can also elect a new Grand Hall Master," Old Fang said.

Jian Lezhi understood her master’s circumstances and didn’t insist, "Master, who do you favor?"

Old Fang smiled slightly, "Decide for yourselves, the Hundred Martial Hall belongs to Li Long as much as it belongs to you. My mission is complete."

"Master..." Jian Lezhi felt a bit reluctant. Her cultivation had not reached that realm, and she didn’t know what her master would face.

"We’re currently in the most dangerous phase of an era shift. Don’t be afraid of breaking conventions, and don’t be bound by the status quo. Be cautious, but also bold," Old Fang remarked as he looked at Jian Lezhi.

"Master, what do you see in Li Xin?" Jian Lezhi still hoped for some guidance because she couldn’t see it. If she made a wrong move, it would spell disaster for the Hundred Martial Hall, and she was responsible for countless disciples.

As the strongest existence on the path of Life Masters in Li Long, Fang Tiangang’s cultivation as a Life Master was even stronger than Cai Zongzhang’s. It was this strength that allowed the Hundred Martial Hall to survive in the cracks and quietly develop. Many things that seemed coincidental were actually the result of walking the most correct path, which highlighted the power of a Life Master.

"I can’t see anything, but I can see a powerful fortune," Old Fang sighed lightly, "The things he’s done, if replaced by anyone else, their grave grass would have grown long by now."

Jian Lezhi hesitated for a moment before reacting, frowning slightly.

"Lezhi, while hidden abilities are extraordinary, sometimes don’t overlook the most basic human strengths, often representing reality." Old Fang said.

"Are you choosing him as the Grand Hall Master, but he’s part of the Night Patrol?" Jian Lezhi found it a bit difficult.

Old Fang shook his head, "No, his luck is somewhat defying the heavens, and sometimes it’s not necessarily a good thing for the people around him. A strong fate is like a torrent; you can benefit from following it, but if your own fortune isn’t strong enough, it could also be catastrophic."

"I understand, Master." Jian Lezhi nodded.

It was only necessary to align with Li Xin’s direction, cooperate, but not get too close. Such fortune can’t be approached by outsiders; ordinary people can’t bear it.

Old Fang smiled, not lingering, "Alright, you’re not the kind of person to hesitate. Farewell."

Old Fang slowly walked out of the Hundred Martial Hall. Jian Lezhi, eyes reddened, respectfully knelt on the ground, giving a grand salute.

This old man had always been protecting the Hundred Martial Hall.

After the disaster, the Dragon Capital experienced extremely cold weather. Everywhere were ruins and debris. The City Guard and the returning Knight Order began cleaning the battlefield. The Night Patrol and the Hundred Martial Hall, after regrouping, also joined the reconstruction. In the Moon God Church’s churches, many people prayed daily. This time, the Moon God’s Court once again resisted the descent of the Evil God, greatly enhancing its status in the minds of the Dragon Capital’s populace.

A rumor emerged among the people, claiming that the descent of the Evil God was due to a lack of strong faith, and the Moon God’s Court paid a heavy price to prevent the Evil God’s descent this time, but what about the next time?

The decline in faith could lead to the weakening of the Moon God’s power, and the Evil God’s descents would become more frequent.

The four major newspapers resumed basic functions. Stabilizing the people’s hearts was crucial at this time. The fall of Yeshidao was the catalyst for this disaster, and only through the joint efforts of the Moon God, Hundred Martial Hall, and Night Patrol was it quelled. However, each newspaper had different emphases. Lin Fei and Freedom Daily had already begun work, calling for city charity funds to aid post-disaster reconstruction.

Freedom Daily gained significant fame during this cataclysm by hosting the Utopia Mountain Vendetta, saving many citizens, which led to a surge in its reputation and influence surpassing the other three long-established newspapers, officially becoming a major newspaper, and it no longer limited itself to Dragon Capital but aimed at the entire Li Long, and even overseas.

However, things did not end there. Along with the extreme cold weather, a plague appeared in Dragon Capital. Initially, it was just mild colds, fever, and coughs, but later it became more severe; some people could even cough to death, and it was highly contagious, which exacerbated the situation in Dragon Capital.

Princess Ji Mingyue announced the donation of the royal family’s assets for disaster relief, and the cabinet dispatched materials from across the nation to support Dragon Capital.

In the past, such a disaster would have been city-ending, but now the power of Hex-Tech played a role, making transportation faster and more stable, temporarily stabilizing Dragon Capital’s situation. As long as the plague could end quickly, Dragon Capital, with its current strength, could indeed make it through.

Behind the disaster, some truths were revealed. In face of the Evil God’s descent, Dragon Capital showed unexpected unity and collaboration. Otherwise, the situation would be much worse, as the Blood Demons could have demolished a city.

This plague, ordinary people had the weakest resistance, while the Awakened had stronger resistance. The Celestial Principle School and Canon Law School students joined the rescue efforts. Meanwhile, the cabinet instructed the Night Patrol to investigate the plague’s origin, as it was not a regular disease but had signs of hidden forces.

The nine squads of the Night Patrol showcased extraordinary combat effectiveness and professionalism during the Blood Demon campaign, a result of years of battling hidden forces, far beyond what the City Guard and others could match, even surpassing many churches in professionalism. Numerous churches fell to the Blood Demons, but not a single Night Patrol post did.

This is not to say the Church Court’s strength was weak, but the Night Patrol fought to the death without retreat.

Li Xin got injured, and Dragon Ridge took on the responsibility of investigating. It was believed that this plague was a lingering effect of the Evil God’s descent, not a mere simple epidemic.

In the Celestial Principle School, the curse within Li Xin was slowly being suppressed, but it could not be completely eradicated. It was the consequence of provoking a deity, and just like a bone-rooted venom, the curse was merely being held down by Li Xin’s own power.

Fortunately, Miss Aries was there; the gift Magic Ring from the Earth Mother Goddess within her was precisely the nemesis of such curses, or else Li Xin would have been suffering for a while longer.

Li Xin didn’t mind much. He was researching this piece of divine power within him. He didn’t think of the curse as such; it was purely strength. However, this power’s level was much higher than his, which led to his inability to counter it. He had been defeated by the Earth Pope before, facing destructive power directly, but the intensity was no match for a glance from the Bloodthirsty Monarch.

This is why the Pope can only be termed as a sub-deity, not a true Deity in the strict sense.

The happiest was Xueyin, who hadn’t spent such a long time with Ah Xin in a while. Every day, Xueyin would deliver delicious food personally, but after getting used to Ma Liu’s cooking, it was hard to adapt. Eventually, they brought Ma Liu to the Celestial Principle School, making life better for everyone.

As one of the five Elders of the Gourmet Association, Ma Liu held a very high position. You couldn’t tell at Li Xin’s home, but at the Celestial Principle School, even Mordo greeted him personally.

Xueyin found a new joy every day, which was teasing Ma Liu. She didn’t care about Ma Liu’s status.

Ma Liu wasn’t good at words, and unfortunately, Xueyin was talkative. She had nothing to discuss with scholars, but Ma Liu was a different story. Xueyin was now very curious about hidden forces, which was troublesome for Ma Liu...