Protect Our Chief

Even the space itself seemed unable to withstand the tremors.

Prince Beishan’s expression changed, and he hurriedly tried to employ Divine Techniques for defense, but he was a step too late.

How incredibly swift is the spread of spiritual energy?

Prince Beishan had barely mobilized some of his Profound Qi when he was already caught in the terrifying spiritual storm, feeling as if his head had been struck by an invisible giant hammer. Dizzy spells engulfed his mind, and even his Profound Qi seemed to be disobedient.

In his hands, the Artifact Spirit of the Divine Power Spirit Treasure "Nether Phoenix Claw" also struggled to withstand this fearsome spiritual power, letting out a series of mournful cries.

Great Divine Techniques—"Commander of Ten Thousand Gu"!

The spiritual energy storm in front of them was just one way to use this Great Divine Technique.

This is also where the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm becomes most terrifying.

Not only does it possess strength equivalent to a human Divine Power Realm Cultivator, but it is also a rare Divine Soul Element, or Spiritual Element Gu worm, with its innate divine techniques being of a commanding nature.

With the blessings of countless Gu insects from the Gu God Village, it can exhibit extremely terrifying combat strength.

During group battles, it can even feed Gu insects, stimulating their bloodline to unleash stronger combat prowess.

When innumerable Gu insects, led by the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm, launch an assault, their combat power becomes incredibly fearsome.

This is also the fundamental reason why it has become the inherited sacred Gu of the Saint Gu Worm Race.

Of course, this comes at a cost.

As a Divine Power Realm sacred Gu, if Saintess Dai wants to control the Celestial Silkworm and unleash its full power, she has to pay a considerable price. Within minutes, her face had already started to pale.

But, as long as she can control Prince Beishan, it’s worth it.

Just as the saying goes, "strike when they are weak," seeing Prince Beishan being hindered, Saintess Dai’s eyes shone sharply, and she shook her hand to release three Gu insects again.

The three Gu insects grew with the wind, expanding several times in the blink of an eye as they landed on the ground.

Looking closely, one could see that the three Gu insects were a black-red giant centipede, a crimson spider, and a seemingly inconspicuous gray scorpion half the height of a human.

The strength of these three Gu insects was extraordinary; each had peak Tier Eight power and exuded a formidable presence comparable to the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm.

Of course, that’s not enough.

With the sound of an insect flute, the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm in the sky let out a piercing cry and suddenly split three miniature shadows from its body that shot into the three Gu insects like lightning.

After splitting these three shadows, the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm visibly weakened, but the three Gu insects instantly had their aura swell, each exuding a presence that nearly reached Tier Nine Gu insects.

In the next moment, the giant centipede let out a roar, its massive body, like a tank, charging directly towards Prince Beishan.

The half-human tall gray scorpion flickered and disappeared into the air, evidently a stealthy Gu insect.

The crimson spider remained stationary, with its massive abdomen suddenly swelling, birthing legions of black-red little spiders.

The densely packed small spiders surged towards Prince Beishan like a tide, making one’s scalp tingle.

With the cooperation of the four Gu insects, Prince Beishan was instantly besieged.

The centipede’s insect body, refined by the Saint Gu Worm Race’s secret technique, was incredibly tough, its defense nearly comparable to that of a Tier Eight Fierce Beast known for its defenses. Although the Nether Phoenix Claw’s attacks could cause its skin to burst and wound it heavily, it could not kill it instantly. Encouraged by the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm, it fearlessly blocked Prince Beishan’s path.

The tide-like black-red small spiders had only one method of fighting: self-detonation. Each spider exploded, dispersing a type of fire poison that could cause dizziness.

A single small spider might not be fearsome, but the overwhelming swarm was something even Prince Beishan dared not confront directly.

Even Divine Power Realm cultivators, with their robust bodies and strong resistance to toxins, have limits. If so much fire poison accumulates repetitively, not even a Divine Power Realm cultivator could guarantee to withstand it.

The gray scorpion, meanwhile, lurked in shadows, appearing suddenly for an ambush.

Its understated, dark tail hook, seemingly capable of swallowing light, contained a deadly toxin. Even Prince Beishan, if hit, would feel weak and sluggish for quite a while.

Then, the small spiders would swarm in.

Saintess Dai’s Gu insects were clearly meticulously arranged, and although none of these attacks alone could directly pose a threat to a Divine Power Realm powerhouse’s life, by coordinating together, they created immense danger, causing Prince Beishan considerable difficulty. Coupled with the Saint Gu Worm Celestial Silkworm’s spiritual storm—an aura control Divine skill—and its formidable spiritual power occasionally hitting Prince Beishan fiercely, they managed to hold him in place within the encirclement.

Nonetheless, Prince Beishan was not to be underestimated.

As a Southern Qin Prince, and a Divine Power Realm powerhouse, his combat abilities were formidable. By employing the Great Divine Technique "Nether Spirit Jade," the relentless grabbing of the Nether Phoenix Claw forced most of the small spiders to explode before they could approach. In addition, his rich battle experience limited the grey scorpion’s opportunities for attack.

For a time, the two sides were evenly matched.

However, after all, this was the home ground of the Saint Gu Worm Race, so it was conceivable that if the battle continued, Prince Beishan would eventually be unable to sustain it.