Protect Our Chief

The Witch’s Long Hair became bulkier and tougher as it danced in the air, ensnaring the Red-tailed Centipede like the Witch’s long hair.

The Red-tailed Centipede found it increasingly difficult to break free and destroy them. As more "Witch’s Long Hair" tangled around its body, its movements slowed and became sluggish.

In contrast, Wang Lixian and Wang Shouzhe felt as if their strength had significantly increased.

"Yiya yiya, huh?"

Wang Lixian was like an excited little girl, waving her branches even more frantically, constantly sowing seeds, continuously absorbing Life Origin Energy from Wang Shouzhe, and ceaselessly replenishing large quantities of Fire Dragon Fruits and Witch’s Long Hair.

With both sides weakening and flourishing.

The terrifyingly powerful Red-tailed Centipede suffered as its thick carapace was gradually blasted apart, with splinters and juices flying everywhere amidst concentrated attacks.

At the same time, the battlefields on Wang Lilong and Wang Longyan’s sides were also positively inspired by the Legion Banner, greatly boosting their morale and increasing their strength.

Naturally, they started suppressing the opponents, and the situation turned extraordinarily favorable.

The appearance of one Wang Family trump card after another shocked the Gu Master lurking in the shadows. Particularly, who was that little rascal appearing at the end?

At such a young age, he possessed a Divine Power Spirit Treasure of enormous might.

Even he, with Purple Mansion Peak strength, a Half-Step Gu Saint, couldn’t afford such a treasure.

And was that flag the legendary Legion Banner? Wasn’t it said that the entire Daqian Kingdom only possessed three such banners? Plus, one of them was in the Outer Domain Battlefield.

How could even a child of the Wang Family bring forth such a powerful Legion Banner for a wild fight?

This was simply bullying.

The damned Prince Dexin, despite assuring everything was foolproof, hadn’t reported a single accurate piece of intelligence.

He had promised it was a sure outcome, yet it turned out to be exceedingly challenging.

Now the situation had reached a point where retreat was impossible.

All his life-invested Gu insects were on the battlefield, particularly the Red-tailed Centipede which was his Lifebound Spiritual Insect. If they all fell, it would be worse than death.

Moreover, he had sworn a blood oath with Prince Dexin. If he could eliminate Wang Shouzhe, once Daqian Kingdom invaded Southern Border, his lost status would be entirely restored, promoting him to King of the Southern Border Barbarian Gu Race!

Poor Gu Master, due to his sensitive identity, was forced to hide in a manor on the outskirts of Gui Long City, not interacting with the outside world, thus lacking vital intelligence.

He hadn’t even realized that the Emperor’s Son had been confirmed as Prince Anjun, and the Grand Marshal for the Southern Border expedition had changed.

Without any alternatives, he had to personally risk killing Wang Shouzhe or at least capture that young master with the Exotic Treasure.

Time couldn’t be dragged any longer, the entire army was on the verge of collapse.

While countless thoughts raced through his mind, the Gu Master’s figure shifted slightly, stealthily moving toward Wang Shouzhe from his hidden location.

He was extremely confident in his stealth techniques, after all, being a Gu Master, his combat prowess wasn’t his main trait.

Most Gu Masters excelled at concealing their presence, preferring to attack from the shadows. Often enemies perished in agony without ever spotting the Gu Master.

This very trait of the Gu Masters brought tremendous hardships to the Daqian soldiers, repeatedly meeting defeat during Southern invasions.

In silence, using various methods, he closed to within ten yards of Wang Shouzhe, standing undetected in empty air.

Even the peculiar Spirit Plant and the tattered Legion Banner seemed oblivious to his presence.

Quietly, the Gu Master drew an emerald green dagger, which, though not a Divine Power Spirit Treasure, was one of the few remaining Upper Grade Purple Mansion Treasures of his race.

Suddenly!

He frowned; Wang Shouzhe obviously feared death, being surrounded by two high-grade shields, with one incessantly advising the other on defense strategies. The other would respond with enthusiastic affirmation.

Incredible.

Wang Family’s Divine Power Spirit Treasures kept appearing one after another.

If that’s the case, capturing that handsome young master to turn the tide becomes essential.

Resolutely, he flickered forward, drifting barely a yard when he seemed to touch a hair-thin line, faintly triggering some alert system.

Right then, Wang Shouzhe, who was directing the battle, turned and smiled at him: "I’ve been fishing you out for a long time."

"What?"

The Gu Master’s heart sank, realizing he’d fallen into a trap.

Before he could retreat, he saw a swift figure charge at him, delivering a plain punch.

At the same time, an earsplitting voice thundered.

"The Wang Shou Race has awaited you for long enough."

Wang Shou, at Purple Mansion Peak level, the Guardian Puppet, currently the Wang Family’s strongest force.

Even a seemingly ordinary punch carried terrifying, world-shattering power.

The Gu Master barely managed a hasty block, only to be blasted away by the punch, while countless Witch’s Long Hair clung to him.

Subsequent battles grew dull, lacking suspense.

Without resistance, the Gu Master was captured alive, along with three surrendering Fierce Insects.

Such a straightforward scene led Seventh Miss of the Legion Banner to grumble: "This is too boring, I was just warming up. I didn’t have a chance to unleash my battlefield grand moves."

Seventh Miss felt extremely disappointed in her long-awaited first appearance; the opponents were too weak.

"I think it’s great," said Treasure Shield Security, devotedly guarding Wang Shouzhe. "True safety means the enemy fails before touching you—I’ve finally found my True Destiny Lord."

Throughout the fight, Treasure Shield Security didn’t get a chance to block even a single attack for its master.

But it was satisfied with the outcome; only such a master was worthy of eternal loyalty, ensuring longevity together.

"Oh, is that you, Safety? Congratulations on finding your True Destiny Lord," Seventh Miss teased with a giggle. "But you’ve just emerged from the Divine Weapon Hall, daring to challenge your Seventh Sister. Have you forgotten how good your sister treats you?"

"Come, come, you’ve just finished fighting, let sister check you for any dirt. Sister will clean you thoroughly."

The familiar, terrifying voice rang again, causing Treasure Shield Security’s droplet-shaped body to tremble, quickly floating behind Wang Shouzhe: "Master, save me."

No joke, no one wants to spend nights being cleaned dozens of times—that’s a prolonged, unending nightmare.

Even Wang Shouzhe broke into a cold sweat; he’d never imagined the life among Divine Power Spirit Treasures could be so... amusing.

However, a Dao Artifact is still a Dao Artifact, and unless behavior is excessive, it mustn’t be offended lightly. It’s just a clean-up, satisfying someone’s cleanliness obsession isn’t a big deal.

In that thought.

Wang Shouzhe pulled Wang Shouyong aside: "Shouyong, this isn’t a place to stay long, we should pack the spoils and head back to Wang Family immediately."

Wang Shouzhe seldom stayed far from home for long, truly missing every bit of Ping’an Town.

"Yes, Fourth Brother," Wang Shouyong dutifully replied.

The two brothers swiftly gathered the spoils, from afar, Safety’s sorrowful pleas echoed: "Seventh Sister, I was wrong, please stop cleaning."

"Help, Master."

Various cries reverberated throughout the valley, never ceasing.

The emotional lives of treasures truly were vibrant, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but marvel—it was indeed a legacy from Ancestor Chuanwu, with undeniable character.

Meanwhile, the bear curled up in its cave trembled and prayed continuously; what a terrifying group of humans—how soon are you leaving? My bear courage is shattered.

As the bear continued to pray, a small girl’s figure appeared in its sight.

"Grandpa, Fifth Grandpa," Wang Yingxuan exclaimed from afar, "There’s a cave here, and a bear! Such a fat, big bear! It must taste great~~"

"￥%￥..." Bear.

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