Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

[Central Tower, City Guardian Organization]

The operators' phones were ringing off the hook.

More and more people had noticed the abnormalities along the coast of Deep Blue City, filled with panic and terror.

"Please remain calm. Our city Guardians have already gone to the coast to handle the situation."

"Rest assured, the message has been conveyed to all major war zones, and reinforcements will arrive soon."

"Understood, thank you."

One operator put down the phone. His expression was grave, filled more with sorrow than anything else. Suppressing his emotions, he picked up the internal communication line to report the latest information.

"At Qingteng Academy, 362 students, including 10 teachers and Principal Chen Guangpu, were killed on the beach."

"Principal Chen Guangpu used his strength to hold back the sea-bound insect swarm, buying time for the students to escape. In the end, he was devoured by a mysterious and powerful insect creature."

"In addition to the sea, there are also enemies in the skies. The insect swarm is preparing a full-scale attack."

The city's broadcasts began to relay emergency instructions.

"All city Guardians in Deep Blue City, immediately drop everything and head toward the beach as fast as possible. Close the city gates and activate the protective barrier! Civilian personnel, assist with evacuations and guide residents to emergency shelters."

"Stay strong! The insect swarm's sneak attack won't last long. Daxia's stronghold and its armies will soon arrive."

Residents of Deep Blue City dropped what they were doing and followed official instructions to shelters.

Spirit Contractors and their contracted beings voluntarily abandoned refuge, heading to the city gates where they awaited orders, ready to confront the insect swarm head-on.

Yi Fan, the captain of the first team of the City Guardian Organization in Deep Blue City, stood on the city wall, frowning deeply as he stared at the distant sea.

An hour had already passed.

The endless sea was now packed with countless insect creatures, mostly first- and second-tier swarms, with more emerging continuously.

The insects gathered on the beach but did not attack immediately. It was as if they were awaiting orders.

"Captain Yi, all civilians have been evacuated. All Spirit Contractors and their contracted beings in the city who could join have arrived at the city wall and are awaiting orders."

Yi Fan nodded slightly, then asked, "What about the other cities? Any updates on their movements? When will reinforcements arrive?"

Hearing Yi Fan's question, his subordinate fell silent.

"The nearby cities sent reinforcements immediately after hearing about the large-scale insect swarm at Deep Blue City's coast, but they're still on their way."

"As for headquarters, the line has been busy. We can't get through."

"Busy? At a time like this? Isn't that a little too convenient?"

No one dared to answer.

A killing calm enveloped the area. The oppressive atmosphere was palpable. Even the sea breeze blowing inland carried a metallic tang of blood.

The dense scene along the coastline sent chills down the spines of all the Guardians atop the city walls.

Fear was inevitable, but not a single one of them stepped back.

None fled. To defend Deep Blue City was an honor they held steadfast in their hearts.

At this moment, the Guardians made way.

Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen appeared on the city wall with somber expressions.

Seeing them, Yi Fan nodded slightly in acknowledgment. "Where is that prominent figure? Didn't he come with you?"

Yi Fan referred to Li Shutong. His identity was no longer a secret, and Li Shutong himself hadn't bothered to hide it.

Li Lingzhen shook her head. "Grandfather didn't come with us. He said he has more important matters to attend to."

———

Far away, deep in the ocean, millions of miles from the coast.

Above the water, Li Shutong stood with his hands behind his back, staring down as if piercing through the layers of ocean water to the seabed.

He could see it clearly—a massive vortex at the bottom of the sea.

The endless insect swarms were emerging from this vortex, making their way to the frontline beaches.

"If I were you, I wouldn't have come here so soon. You're in too much of a rush," a voice said.

It was Nightmare, dressed in black, with a matching hat that concealed his face.

"So, you're alive. A defeated opponent dares to show his face?"

"Heh," Nightmare chuckled. "Li Shutong, I may not be able to beat you, but you won't be able to destroy this teleportation gate either. With me here, how will you discern reality from illusion?"

"Besides," he continued, "I didn't come alone this time."

As soon as his voice fell, the sea's surface suddenly rose tens of thousands of feet.

A massive wave surged violently toward Li Shutong, towering like a mountain.

Li Shutong didn't move much—just raised his hand and threw a punch. That single punch shattered the monstrous wave.

As the wave dissipated, it revealed a gigantic figure within—a Blood Beast Puppet.

Its body was made of heaps of decaying flesh, entirely crimson, with no head.

Exposed blood vessels pulsed violently on its massive body, occasionally bursting open to release clusters of tiny red insects that gnawed greedily on the falling flesh.

"A Blood Beast," Li Shutong murmured, his expression serious,"Another ninth-tier Insect Emperor."

"Do you two alone think you can stop me?"

"What if it's three of us?"

A hoarse, aged voice echoed behind him.

The space turned pitch-black. Darkness consumed everything, even the gaze of those looking, pulling them into an endless void.

Li Shutong quickly averted his eyes, his heart sinking.

This was a trap.

"A ninth-tier Insect Emperor—Void. Even you're here. Quite the spectacle."

"Hahaha! Killing Daxia's top warrior, the War God Li Shutong, who once fought three Insect Emperors alone—this level of effort is worth it."

From three directions, three Insect Emperors surrounded Li Shutong.

None attacked immediately. They waited, watching carefully for any weakness. Against Daxia's War God, caution was warranted.

"Li Shutong, we can afford to wait. Can you?"

As they spoke, the deep blue sea suddenly turned scarlet.

The red hue spread rapidly, dyeing the endless ocean blood-red in moments.

At the seabed, near the vortex, a coffin lay open.

From within, a young woman stepped out.

Each step she took turned the surrounding water into blood, saturating the ocean with the stench of blood.

Her ordinary attire faded away, replaced by a luxurious scarlet robe, exuding a regal, aloof aura.

She extended her long, crimson-painted nails and pointed toward Deep Blue City.

"I am reborn."

"White Frost was not me. Scarlet Iris was not me. From today onward, call me the Scarlet Queen."

"The slaughter begins now!"

At her command, the insect swarm began to glow with a scarlet light.

Their eyes turned entirely red, radiating madness, bloodlust, and murderous intent.

Even across millions of miles, they heard the Scarlet Queen's decree.

Countless insects roared in unison.

And they charged toward Deep Blue City.

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