Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost

Chapter 796 - 796: The Resurgence of the Cave, Where Plenty and Danger Coexist_1

"Dear viewers, we have now arrived at..."A female host holding a microphone was introducing the peculiar fissure not far away, before inviting an expert for an interview.

The expert, after a series of analyses, concluded that this was the entrance to the subterranean cavern that had vanished a century ago. If they entered from here, they could reach the cavern world that once served as the Human Clan's former breeding ground.

Many Cultivator Soldiers had already arrived and been waiting for some time; even a thousand Martial God Level Cultivator Soldiers had been deployed to prevent any issues.

Such a public announcement was, of course, intended to lend legitimacy to the substantial funds required for the upcoming cavern development.

"No one can resist territorial expansion," Dongfang Xiang, the Great Commander of the Great Zhao Country, said with excitement in his eyes. He was particularly thrilled by the cavern's mystique, a subject of childhood tales that had always emphasized its dangers.

However, the present was entirely different from the past.

"Great Commander, Elder He sent a message urging us to explore cautiously," his secretary reported quietly after approaching.

"Oh? Understood." Dongfang Xiang didn't pay it too much mind. I'm already being cautious enough; isn't deploying a thousand Martial God Level Cultivator Soldiers here sufficiently meticulous?

This was, in fact, the maximum number they could currently mobilize.

It wasn't as if they could bring all eight thousand if they had them; the other Martial God Level Cultivator Soldiers were still needed to guard various crucial locations.

Since the Great Zhao Country had merged all other nations, it had become the sole kingdom, thus requiring substantial manpower and military strength for security.

Especially the Martial God Level Cultivator Soldiers. They seemed numerous, but in reality, few were available for deployment.

"Also, there's..." The secretary relayed the instructions from the other Martial Sovereigns one by one.

Dongfang Xiang wasn't impatient. The others hadn't interfered with his actions, merely advised a bit more caution, so he harbored no ill will.

He wasn't the type to be obstinately self-opinionated; on the contrary, he could heed various suggestions while still thinking for himself.

"Alright then, notify all regions. If any problems arise here on my end, they are to immediately enter the highest state of alert," Dongfang Xiang said after listening, then fell silent.

A reminder from one person might be dismissed as overthinking. But when everyone urged caution, it was wise to take it seriously, even if it only meant implementing some additional safeguards.

"Yes, Great Commander," the secretary replied, unsurprised. Word of mouth had always painted the cavern's interior as a place of both danger and riches.

The secretary arrived and departed quickly, handling matters with great efficiency.

Dongfang Xiang had only uttered a single sentence, yet it necessitated the secretary sending messages to various parties. This was a significant undertaking that would require time, even if delegated to subordinates.

The gigantic microscopic ecosystem's weakness is thunder and fire. The most advanced weaponry developed from current Energy and Blood Equipments belongs to this thunder and fire series. No major issue ought to arise. Dongfang Xiang had initially been confident, but after the reminders, a sense of unease had begun to creep in.

Suddenly, ripples appeared at the cavern entrance—a live broadcast incident.

However, both the female host and the expert were seasoned enough not to rigidly follow the script.

The surrounding Cultivator Soldiers, however, were startled and immediately went on alert.

"Dear viewers, this could be an Alien Race or the so-called Gigantic Monsters! To our powerful Cultivator Soldiers, this is merely..." The female host was visibly excited. This is my chance to become famous!

Far from feeling any fear, she edged even closer, signaling the cameraman to follow.

Dongfang Xiang's brow furrowed. He, of course, knew the host was acting on her own initiative. However, he didn't stop her; after all, it was her choice.

She tirelessly recited information related to the Alien Race. Compared to their unfamiliarity with the gigantic microscopic ecosystem, the Human Clan had contended with the Alien Race for millennia. Vast amounts of information had been preserved, naturally providing more material for discussion. Thus, the focus was decidedly on the Alien Race.

However, as the host continued speaking, she couldn't help but start scratching her skin, as if suffering from an allergic reaction.

"What's wrong with her? Find out," Dongfang Xiang's expression shifted slightly. Her behavior is too strange.

The on-site director inquired via earpiece. The host discreetly indicated her skin was itchy; she'd even scratched it raw.

"Replace her." She's not fit to continue hosting right now, Dongfang Xiang understood.

There was, naturally, a contingency plan for such emergencies, but on-site execution would take time.

However unwilling, the host had to cooperate with the substitution. I know my condition isn't good, she thought.

Yet, before the transition to the new host was complete, the unexpected occurred.

On the patch of skin she had scratched raw, a large tumor visibly formed, dangling from her skin. It was all broadcast live.

"Cut the feed!" Something has gone terribly wrong! Dongfang Xiang realized.

However, the Cultivator Soldiers moved much faster than his command. They rushed onto the scene immediately to control the situation.

But before they could act and remove her, the tumor burst instantaneously, transforming into a grotesque, beastly head.

It resembled a parasite.

Before the Cultivator Soldiers could even react, the parasite violently tore itself from the host's body, moving with incredible speed.

Simultaneously, the host—the presenter—shriveled into a figure of skin and bones, as if all her internal flesh and organs had been siphoned out.

"Focus fire!"

The Cultivator Soldiers launched their attack instantly. The bizarre parasite was engulfed in a high-temperature onslaught of flames, ultimately reducing it to powerless cinders.

"It's contagious! Disinfect the site now!"

Their understanding of the gigantic microscopic ecosystem was inferior to their knowledge of the Alien Race. However, when Chang Yan had escaped back then, he had provided a significant amount of intelligence.

Disinfection commenced immediately; it wasn't too late.

"Great Commander, you should leave. This place probably isn't suitable for you right now," his secretary urged, having rushed back; he too had been at the scene.

Fortunately, Dongfang Xiang was a considerable distance away, watching via a remote broadcast.

Just moments ago, not only had the host been affected, but all personnel on-site were now exhibiting various symptoms.

Dongfang Xiang nodded, not refusing. It would be senseless to stay when something is clearly amiss.

The Cultivator Soldiers' Energy and Blood Equipments provided adequate protection, so they weren't concerned about bacterial or viral invasions. The vulnerabilities they had once faced had long since been rectified.

Seated in the departing vehicle, Dongfang Xiang's gaze remained fixed on the internal live broadcast.

The public livestream had naturally switched programs due to the accident, but his internal feed continued.

Without sufficient military might, these so-called gigantic microscopic ecosystems are merely this and nothing more. Dongfang Xiang didn't underestimate them, but their current performance showed they were completely outmatched by the Cultivator Soldiers.

After a round of disinfection, there was no longer any need to worry about infection.

CRACK...

The words had barely left his mouth when reality struck.

He clearly saw a colossal entity squeeze out from the entrance. It possessed a viscous, pliant texture, like jelly.

It was unmistakably a living creature. The moment this bizarre entity squeezed out of the cavern entrance, the Cultivator Soldiers instinctively opened fire.

They annihilated it instantly; it appeared to possess little power.

"Good!" Seeing this, Dongfang Xiang couldn't help but offer a word of praise. This outcome is very satisfactory!

However, the next second, the entire cavern entrance was torn apart. The ground cracked and collapsed, forcing everyone on site to retreat.

The Martial God Level Cultivator Soldiers naturally intervened at once, though their efforts had limited effect.

Fortunately, the process didn't last long—only about three minutes. However, the resulting damage was immense: hundreds of square miles of land had caved in, forming a bottomless, gargantuan pit.

Before the Cultivator Soldiers could venture into the pit to investigate, a colossal, horrifying entity erupted from it, swooping down to engulf all of them.

BOOM!

Fortunately, the numerous and powerful Cultivator Soldiers shattered the colossal entity in an instant.

But this was merely the beginning. With the appearance of the pit, a ceaseless torrent of monstrous creatures, accompanying this horrifying entity, began to pour out.

This scene made Dongfang Xiang's expression turn grave. He knew these were not Alien Races but derivatives of the so-called gigantic microscopic ecosystem—the rumored third race.

To occupy the fertile cavern world, the Human Clan would have to confront these monstrous beasts and, furthermore, exterminate them. Judging by the current situation, this didn't seem an insurmountable task.

The Cultivator Soldiers held the advantage. Although the enemy was numerous, they were inherently countered by the Cultivator Soldiers.

Heh, this isn't a hundred years ago, Dongfang Xiang thought, watching the monsters turn to ash, a cold smirk playing on his lips.