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Chapter 820 - 400: The Zodiac’s Heavenly Dog God - Part 2

Chapter 820: Chapter 400: The Zodiac’s Heavenly Dog God - Part 2

The man’s legs trembled, his eyes originally filled with fear and despair, thinking he was certain to die.

After hearing Jiang Shouzhong’s words, he froze for a moment, then came to his senses, scrambling out of the courtyard gate in a panic, terrified that moving too slowly would lead to the same fate as his fallen companions.

Jiang Shouzhong waved his arm, and a peculiar light flashed out from the Zodiac Map. The Rat Demon and Cow Demon appeared instantly.

"You two stay here to protect the people inside the house. Do not act without permission. If anything unexpected happens, inform me at once."

"Understood, Rat understands."

The Rat Demon nodded with a clever expression.

Nearby, the Big Gold Bull let out an honest mooing sound, seemingly responding to Jiang Shouzhong’s command.

Once everything was arranged, Jiang Shouzhong didn’t delay further; he immediately unleashed the Chasing Wind Step, silently following closely behind the soldier.

The soldier ran madly, and before long, he encountered a group.

This group was aggressive and oppressive, driving a large crowd of civilians.

Most of the civilians being driven were elderly people, their faces filled with terror and helplessness. Among them was Brother Li, who had previously lost an arm while trying to warn the Pang Family.

"Move faster! Stay sharp, all of you! Don’t look so downcast. You’re all going to be soldiers soon. Once we win this war and crown the Fifth Prince, we’ll all be heroes basking in wealth and glory!"

A fat, large-eared official bellowed loudly, the flesh on his face trembling with his shouts.

As he spoke, his vicious eyes swept across the crowd, and whenever he noticed someone moving slowly, he impatiently signaled for his subordinates to whip them twice.

"My lord!"

At this moment, the soldier who had fled gasped for breath as he rushed up to the group.

The fat official froze for a moment before furrowing his brows with suspicion and asking, "You seem to be one of Commander Ge’s men, aren’t you? Why aren’t you back at the village rounding people up? What are you doing here?"

The soldier’s face was still filled with terror, his lips trembling as he said, "My lord, we were..."

"Puh!"

Before the soldier could finish his sentence, a steel claw suddenly pierced through his back without warning, instantly penetrating his chest.

Blood gushed out like a spring, splattering onto the ground, forming a shocking pool of red.

This sudden and violent scene stunned everyone present.

Emerging from the shadows of the night was an enormous "spider," crawling slowly. Its giant metal claws gleamed like a grim reaper’s scythe, exuding a thick stench of blood.

Transformed into the Heavenly Tribulation Divine Armor state, Jiang Shouzhong wasted no words, immediately swinging his long claws to reap through the group.

Screams erupted in succession, flesh and blood flying everywhere.

The fat official was utterly horrified, his facial muscles twitching like leaves in the wind. The warm blood of his subordinates splattered across his face, jolting him awake like a cold shock.

His eyes widened, releasing a shrill scream of "Ah!" before frantically turning his horse around. He gripped the reins tightly and spurred the horse fiercely toward the village outskirts.

Jiang Shouzhong merely spared the fleeing official a glance but did not pursue him, continuing to swiftly dispatch the remaining soldiers like cutting melons.

Once these soldiers were dealt with, he began to leisurely follow the escape route of the official, just as he had stalked the soldier before, silent and invisible.

The rescued civilians had never witnessed such a grisly and horrifying scene.

Seeing the ground littered with severed limbs and the rivers of blood flowing across the land, many turned pale and felt their stomachs churn uncontrollably, bending over to retch.

Only Brother Li, despite his severed arm, managed to steady himself after the shock. It was as though something had suddenly clicked in his mind, his eyes flashing with excitement as he muttered, "Could it be...the Heavenly Dog God..."

He raised his head, gazing in the direction where Jiang Shouzhong had vanished, recalling the old tales from the elders. His voice trembled yet brimmed with joy as he exclaimed:

"It’s the Heavenly Dog God who saved us! The Heavenly Dog God has manifested!"

Every place has its unique customs and legends, along with its revered divine figures.

For Guozhou, the Heavenly Dog God is their highest form of faith.

Long ago, before the world’s Demon Qi dried up, a creature from the Ancient Bloodline had resided here, protecting the local people. It was worshipped as the Heavenly Dog God.

However, after the drying up of Demon Qi, the divine guardian vanished.

Many villagers had heard of the miraculous tales of the Heavenly Dog God through folklore. Now, thanks to Brother Li’s explanation, they pondered deeply and realized it made perfect sense.

If that enormous "spider" had been a demon, it certainly wouldn’t have spared them; it would have slaughtered them all indiscriminately.

Instead, it only annihilated the wicked soldiers. It was clearly a rescue!

Understanding this, the villagers suddenly awoke from their shock. They knelt on the ground in unison, facing the direction Jiang Shouzhong had departed, reverently bowing, their eyes filled with awe and devotion.

...

In the forests outside the village, there lay a sizable encampment flaring with bright flames.

The camp was bustling with activity as over a hundred soldiers wielded shovels and picks, hammering away at the face of a mountain.

Inside a tent, a man in silver armor stood silently before a table.

The man was tall and burly, the firelight glinting off his armor’s cold, sharp edges—clearly a general.

He furrowed his brows deeply, his gaze locked on a map spread across the table, his eyes betraying a hint of anxiety and confusion.

Beside him stood a thin middle-aged Taoist dressed in a robe.

The Taoist held a compass, his expression grim, occasionally pinching his fingers as though calculating something.

"Taoist Zhong, are you certain the Heavenly Dog Divine Demon is in this location?"

The general’s gaze fixed suspiciously on the Taoist, his tone carrying a trace of displeasure. "My men have been digging for two days and nights now, but there’s been no sign of anything. Taoist, could you have miscalculated?"

Taoist Zhong narrowed his eyes slightly, his coarse fingers languidly stroking the snow-white beard that hung to his chest. His lips curled into a cryptic smile as he chuckled softly:

"General Wanyan, accomplishing great deeds is much like brewing tea—it cannot be rushed. For this quest to locate the Heavenly Dog Divine Demon, I have traversed the mountains and rivers for seven long years. Through countless hardships of starvation, exposure, and battling thorns, the difficulties aren’t something outsiders can comprehend.

But now, I can confidently assure the general that the divine demon resides here—this is indisputable.

If I weren’t absolutely certain, how could I dare swear an oath tied to my own life before the Fifth Prince?"

Upon hearing this, General Wanyan’s tightly furrowed brows relaxed somewhat, his tense demeanor easing slightly.

"General, the Heavenly Dog God is no simple being!"

Taoist Zhong stepped forward, the compass in his hand shimmering mysteriously under the candlelight.

He lifted his gaze as though his sight pierced through the tent, slowly saying:

"It is one of the rare totemic demons of this world, its bloodline tracing back to the Ancient Demon Clan. You must understand, within the Ten Thousand Mountains of the Demon Clan, creatures of the Ancient Bloodline are always rulers of their domains, their powers unmatched and supernatural."

At this point, Taoist Zhong paused, a flicker of regret flashing in his eyes as he sighed lightly:

"Alas, during the last great decline of Demon Qi, countless demons withered away and perished. Even those mighty beings carrying the Ancient Bloodline were mostly obliterated in this catastrophe.

However, this Heavenly Dog God seemed to have been blessed by fate, falling only into slumber rather than destruction. Now, with the resurgence of Demon Qi, we find ourselves in a rare, once-in-a-millennium opportunity!

As the foremost of dog-type demons, this Heavenly Dog God benefits the most from the revival of Demon Qi. Once it awakens, its demonic power will advance exponentially.

In my estimation, it will reach at least the Saintly Ascension Realm level.

Dogs are innately loyal creatures, their greatest trait being their ability to be tamed.

Once we discover it, I have an extraordinary method to ensure it becomes completely subdued, eternally loyal to the Fifth Prince. It will undoubtedly serve as a powerful asset in achieving his grand ambitions."