You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The takin leader scratched his head in anger, looking around and seeing only signs of a hasty evacuation. Clearly, someone had leaked information in advance and was evacuating the people, thus losing an opportunity to replenish the ranks.

Not only that.

Even if we assume the worst, we can forget about the remaining camps; they're all gone.

He immediately thought of the two forces, Daqian and Qingzhou. Both of them had conducted research on spiritual energy and performed extraordinary rituals in the surrounding areas. Although they did so covertly, they occasionally created their own kin, which indirectly represented their control and that they were mostly actively preventing their own expansion.

Evacuating potentially infected people is a good idea.

I underestimated the control of the two great powers over the southern part of the plains, and they are gradually dispersing their influence? It's a pity that his blessing is more like "knowledge pollution" than a plague that targets life, and its sustained spread is limited.

I can't worry about that anymore.

The takin leader was tormented by his inner desires, causing him to let out a low growl.

"Let's find a big city and split into two groups."

The vast and mighty horde of monsters spread out on both sides, like an outstretched embrace, as if to embrace the entire plain.

Suddenly he glanced deeply at the north, then snorted coldly, turned his head away, and continued on his way.

On a distant earthen slope.

Two priests, dressed in green camouflage cloaks and riding horses, lifted their hoods and put away their binoculars. They exchanged a glance, both feeling uneasy. Had this guy noticed them?

"That was dangerous enough, but he doesn't seem to be planning to chase after us."

"They are far away and their current condition is unstable, so they probably don't want to fight us to the death."

They were prepared to sacrifice themselves.

Beneath the cloak, his hands gripped his psionic weapon and the token of blessing; all he had to do was fight. Even if he died here, he could ensure that he left his opponent with irreversible and severe injuries.

Because the mission was dangerous, they wore high-quality Heavenly Dao tokens.

It is not an ordinary item that usually comes from the subspace rift, but a token of blessing bestowed by the Heavenly Dao once every ten years.

The priests generally referred to these items as extremely rare treasures.

The most powerful symbol of the Great Qian Dynasty is the statue held by the High Priest. Two years ago, it was even possessed by the Heavenly Dao, leaving behind a magnificent aura that, combined with the Emperor's faith, is unparalleled.

"Let's go."

"Yes, his target should be a big city; he won't linger here."

"If things continue to develop like this, it will be beyond our control."

If it's a risky move, the two high priests of the sub-district can severely damage the enemy, but if the time drags on, the enemy will definitely become stronger, even to the point of being unmanageable. This is a risk that must be taken.

Of course, this judgment may only be superficial.

Just as everyone is hiding a token of divine blessing, who knows if the takin leader might also be hiding some trump card?

"Let the higher-ups decide."

"We shouldn't overestimate the effectiveness of the decapitation strike; we'll have to wait for the main force to arrive."

After much deliberation, the two decided on a safe approach. Their mission, which was simply to evacuate the surrounding camps and tribes, was already accomplished; there was no need to create unnecessary complications. They had already determined that the contaminant was not of a type that easily spread, so it was best to proceed conservatively for now.

withdraw.

After making their decision, they turned around gracefully, spurred their horses, and rode away.

Almost the instant the takin tribe leader turned around, he also glanced around and felt a little relieved.

"The foundation of the Great Qian Dynasty should not be underestimated."

He also sensed the threat posed by that special blessing power, a trace of the Heavenly Dao.

That's terrifying. We really should bide our time for a while. After much thought, finding a major city seems like the best option. There's no rush to target the Great Qian; the priests there are powerful. Perhaps Nanqiu would be a good choice…

"However, I can't let you off the hook completely, otherwise my location will be exposed."

"Go."

With a thought, the antelope leader sent two of his mutated feathered companions into the air and away. These were his carefully cultivated symbiotic contamination individuals; he wanted to test their strength and also cover his own retreat.

For some reason, he had a bad feeling, so he simply hid under the cover of the shadows of the subspace.

In an instant, the priest's blessing token trembled and rattled.

"Prepare to meet the enemy."

They immediately realized they were being pursued by the enemy and had already taken up defensive positions.

Just as the two sides were locked in battle, no one knew that a hidden gaze was slowly descending from a higher dimension; even powerful individuals could only sense the alarm.

[Warning: A large-scale pollution incident has occurred]

Xia He's attention was drawn to the sudden status update.

Unexpectedly, the Great Qian Dynasty's ability to create chaos is getting stronger every day. Only two years after the last festival, this news has emerged, and what comes into view is a monster army walking on the verdant plains.

interesting.

Among them, there were even special individuals called "Winged People," which indicates that the subspace is rapidly infiltrating and iterating.

If a version does not conform to the classical era, then it means that some kind of companion existence existed.

"Most of them are special psionic powers created through experimentation, and then guided by the mastermind behind the scenes."

Xia He, as a veteran player, had such a discerning eye that she immediately understood the background of the special individual fighting the priest.

The battle is about to be decided.

Click!

The two priests' blades pierced the slender bodies of the winged human companions, who cried out in pain and dodged, quickly leaping into the air to create distance.

Despite their exceptional martial arts skills, top-notch physical abilities, and lightning-fast reflexes, they failed to gain the upper hand. Little did they know that everyone in the Priest's Inner Temple was dedicated to cultivating spiritual energy, at the forefront of extraordinary power. The progress made by this group as a unit far surpassed that of a few infected individuals. In most cases, the clan would actually win.

Both individuals had scratches of varying degrees, which could lead to infection.

There is no doubt that he will die.

The blessing charm she wore emitted a fluorescent glow, which not only prevented the wound from worsening and bleeding, but also eliminated any contamination. Furthermore, the blade was imbued with purifying power.

Instead, they were left with wounds that continued to heal.

As a member of the clan, it was a great disgrace, but they understood the effect of restraint and had no choice but to retreat.

They roared in frustration before making their escape. Since the other creatures could briefly glide through the air, the priest couldn't catch them; his immediate priority was to deliver the message as quickly as possible.

"Let's not linger, let's go."

"Okay, let's bandage the wound as we go. Luckily, it's not deep."

The two of them were still shaken by the encounter with a monster army. They never expected that the enemy would feign weakness before launching a surprise attack. How cunning!

If I hadn't brought an expensive set of equipment with me before setting off, I probably wouldn't have made it back.

Thank God for His protection.

Xia He nodded as she watched the skirmish end. Don't underestimate the priests just because they are all beautiful young women. They actually have plenty of time to cultivate their skills and are a hidden supernatural force. They just don't show off their martial prowess in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Those who underestimated them suffered a loss.

This skirmish ended perfectly without my intervention; both sides probed each other but did not engage in direct combat.

The monsters seem to be heading towards Nanqiu; they're probably picking on the weak.

"accelerate."

Xia He briefly accelerated the flow of time, and several days passed in the blink of an eye before stopping. In fact, if the early classical era hadn't been a time that laid the foundation for expansion, she could have easily traversed decades at a time.

After things stabilize, you can play rounds consecutively.

"The standard is to conquer the land north of the intercontinental sea; as for the other side of the sea, that will have to wait..."

She pulled herself out of her thoughts and turned her attention to pollution.

I knew they had ill intentions. The kinship groups that passed by spread polluted spiritual energy, silently residing within knowledge.

It is likely that all reading activities within this scope will be somewhat polluted.

It's very well hidden.

Although Feng Tianyin would most likely be able to detect it, Xia He still took action for safety's sake. A wisp of equally concealed purification lightly swept through all the knowledge carriers, nourishing them silently.

Many researchers only felt a gentle breeze on their faces.

They couldn't help but exclaim, "Indeed, there is a wealth of knowledge in books!" "Strange, where did that gust of wind come from?" "There's a faint fragrance!" "I need to look for information carefully!" But they didn't notice the brief exchange that was about to take place.

Subspace pollution is rapidly lurking.

The movements of Heaven are generally imperceptible to weak individuals, but can be perceived to a certain extent by powerful beings who can penetrate the mortal world.

If Xia He had been keeping a low profile, of course she wouldn't have noticed.

The key is that this guy never makes a big fuss when he takes action; he's not going to pretend anymore, he's going to take down you, you bastard.

Hide quickly.

No one wants to offend the will of Heaven; even high-level subspace beings must seek advantage and avoid harm. Of course, the pieces already sent out won't be taken back; it's simply a matter of each person relying on their own abilities.

Even if they do nothing, the characteristics of the subspace are destined to gradually converge with those of the present world.

Besides, didn't your Great Qian take the initiative to align yourself with us?

Having confirmed that the hidden dangers had been eliminated, Xia He turned her attention to the southern part of the Great Plains. Sure enough, there were many informants from the Great Qian Dynasty, with reconnaissance squads relaying orders back and forth, and they were even equipped with binoculars at great expense.

The adjustable scaling factor is also quite high.

It is technically feasible, but it requires a high level of craftsmanship and would take up a skilled master craftsman for a long time.

Feng Tianyin has always emphasized the dynamic perception of the battlefield, and the core of this is:

intelligence.

If the little robot gets pushed too far, it might even build hot air balloons someday.

Battlefield intelligence, coupled with meticulous contingency plans from the outset, enabled the Great Qian to quickly establish a defense centered on the Southern Plains. This was not merely a physical defense, but also a defense maintained by the various priests presiding over rituals at the temples to ensure purification, making it difficult for contamination to penetrate.

The Imperial Guard and the elite troops stationed along the way are also on their way; it's only a matter of time before they arrive.

"I won't choose this side."

Xia He understood immediately; even the most foolish person wouldn't risk a head-on confrontation.