abnabooks Chapter 2349 The Dilemma
Chapter 2349 The Dilemma
Chapter 2349 The Dilemma
“I’m afraid so.” He Lingchuan said with a solemn expression. “Before I first entered the Panlong Secret Realm, Commander Zhong had been holding on alone for more than 150 years. According to the Great Shaman, his power would eventually run out. Afterward, he possessed the Black Dragon Statue and defeated the invaders.”
Zhong Shengguang became a demon after his death, and perhaps he had exhausted himself during his more than 150 years of guarding, which is why the statue was completely destroyed after the battle of Panlong Ruins.
As Zhaomandu said, "This kind of protection will eventually come to an end."
Dong Rui then said, "Isn't that what he was waiting for? Now that you've appeared, his mission is over."
What is the mission of the Demon Fiend? To bind the Great Square Pot and the Panlong Ruins together with himself, waiting for the Great Square Pot to find a new owner.
Having finally waited for He Lingchuan, Zhong Shengguang's mission was over, and he was finally free.
Zhong Shengguang was not a prophetic god; he did not know that the Dafanghu would undergo so many changes, nor did he know that the process of the Dafanghu "de-embracing the virtual" would be so rapid.
When Shao Jian delivered the Dafanghu to Zhong Shengguang, it was still a small pot that could be held in one's hand.
However, by the time He Lingchuan established a relationship with the large square pot, it had already transcended the concept of "form," and as a result, He Lingchuan was unable to take it with him.
This is the hidden danger left by the two collaborators during the handover.
"This is troublesome!" He Lingchuan could only make a pessimistic prediction. "After Commander Zhong's demonic power was exhausted, the connection between Panlong City and the Great Square Pot gradually weakened. And the Great Square Pot's evolution is 'detaching from reality and moving towards the illusory,' with its ties to the mortal world becoming weaker and weaker. No wonder the Spirit Void Gods chose this time to attack it! They must have sensed the changes in the Great Square Pot!"
Aunt Zhu was startled: "The Holy Venerable Lingxu has truly keen eyesight. How did he discover the strange changes in the Great Square Pot?"
Dong Rui's concerns were more practical: "Hey, what would happen if the connection between the Great Square Pot and the Panlong Ruins were severed?"
“Perhaps—” He Lingchuan said slowly, “Perhaps the Heavenly Demons have a way to take it away. Their seeking help from the Earth Mother is not without reason.”
For over a century, the Heavenly Demon has repeatedly suffered defeats in the Panlong Desert. The fact that the Holy Venerable Lingxu has launched another attack this time suggests he was well-prepared.
Just then, the sound of the city wall collapsing came from the direction of the wall again.
The ghost ape that Dong Rui had left in the city earlier also jumped over, gesturing wildly.
"It said that a large section of the buildings on the west side of the city had collapsed, and that the collapse was spreading to other parts of the city. When it came over, the east wall of the city was cracking, and it saw several gaps."
He Lingchuan's expression turned solemn: "The Panlong Secret Realm is both the boundary between reality and illusion, and the connection between the Panlong Ruins and the Great Square Pot. Its collapse represents the gradual disconnect between the two."
Aunt Zhu only asked, "What do we do now?"
He Lingchuan held the Great Evolution Heavenly Pearl in one hand, pondered for a moment, and then exhaled: "Perhaps we have two choices: either, to re-establish the bond between the Panlong Ruins and the Great Square Pot, stabilizing their relationship once again; or—"
"Either we could simply let the Great Square Pot become completely disconnected from the Panlong Ruins, helping it accelerate the process of 'decoupling from reality to illusion'! But given the watchful eyes of two major external enemies, this is not a wise choice."
Because the outcome was unknown and the risk was too great, He Lingchuan dared not gamble.
Aunt Zhu immediately said, "No matter which option we choose, the Earth Mother and the Heavenly Demon are coming in with great force. We must stop them from taking advantage of the situation to invade the Great Square Pot."
The reason Panlong Secret Realm just released the images treasured within the Dayan Heavenly Pearl was to let He Lingchuan understand the cause and effect, and the seriousness of this incident, so that he could make a decision.
"The Earth Mother's forces are vast." Dong Rui's head throbbed at the thought of the city's full of demon soldiers. Even including all the demon puppets, they were still outnumbered. "Do we have any help?"
He Lingchuan's eyes flickered, but he lowered his head and remained silent.
Just then, the three of them felt the ground beneath their feet suddenly tremble, as if it were an earthquake of at least magnitude four or five.
The Soul-Capturing Mirror muttered, "Why does this place start collapsing so quickly as soon as we enter the Panlong Secret Realm?"
However, the puddle in front of He Lingchuan suddenly rippled without wind, revealing another scene:
A valley seven miles from the ruins of Panlong suddenly trembled violently, the ground cracked and trees fell.
Sand and gravel flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.
Countless bird habitats were destroyed, and birds flew up into the sky in alarm, creating a cacophony of noise.
Amidst the smoke and dust, the outline of a building could be faintly discerned.
They are becoming more and more distinct and magnificent.
Just a quarter of an hour later, a city appeared in the valley!
Thick city walls, diverse architectural styles, and a considerable area.
The key point is that it looks very familiar.
The Earth Mother has arrived with Jade Capital!
"So it was caused by this. What a jinx!" Dong Rui stared at the strange city in the image. "But didn't it come a little too soon?"
Half of the entire Panlong Wasteland has not yet been corrupted. Is Mother Earth being too impatient?
Aunt Zhu said, "It's here to probe the enemy's situation. Shouldn't it gather intelligence before taking action? The Earth Mother should also have a wealth of combat experience."
These ancient behemoths are seasoned veterans with a wealth of fighting experience.
The Earth Mother wanted to test the strength of the Panlong Ruins and see what the famous Dafanghu (Great Square Pot) really was capable of.
But it remained cautious and didn't dare get too close.
"Auntie, you're absolutely right." He Lingchuan pointed to the screen. "Look, isn't the first wave of probing here?"
The gate of the ghost city was ancient in style, five zhang high, and opened inwards. Unlike ordinary cities, there was a huge ghost head statue directly above the gate, with high cheekbones, a bulbous nose, a protruding forehead, and bulging eyes. It had a blue face, fangs, and two horns on its head. Its huge, blood-red ghost eyes seemed to be staring at every creature below the city.
It was precisely because of this ghostly head that the people of Blackwater City called Jade Capital City a ghost city. Some people who caught a glimpse of it were so frightened that they couldn't sleep for several nights.
Suddenly, the gates of the ghost city opened, and dozens of monsters emerged, rushing wildly towards the Panlong Ruins.
They are all faster than galloping horses, and when they run, their feet barely touch the ground.
The seven-mile journey was covered in no time.
Then, they were blocked by the Chipa Plateau.
The moat ahead was as deep as a chasm, and the stone bridge connecting the plateau and the plain was broken, leaving no ready-made path to take.
At this moment, hundreds of bird demons flew down from the sky, each grabbing a monster in twos and threes and flying towards the Chipa Plateau!
If the land bridge is broken, surely we can take the air route?
These bird demons transported the monsters to the south gate of the Panlong Ruins, and then stayed there, circling and flying high in the sky.
They are the eyes and ears of Mother Earth, to see how the Panlong Ruins react to the uninvited guests.
The south gate of the ruins remains exactly as it was when it was breached, and of course, it cannot be closed. These monsters peek out from outside the gate, appearing somewhat hesitant.
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