CHAPTER 1212: CHAPTER 1212: RETURNING TO THE IMPERIAL CAPITAL

The two felt no guilt in employing the little rascal, though to be honest, Bai Lingyu’s ability was previously limited to the purification techniques Li Wenli had taught him. The intense purification process over these days advanced his cultivation rapidly.

Now, besides purifying air, he could even use his Special Ability to eliminate Underworld Soldiers.

However, Xiao Yu only dared to operate stealthily and never dared to display it openly.

Brother Fox had advised him to keep a low profile!

So the group continued forward, but unfortunately, the remaining regions faced the same fate as the Six Counties.

On their journey, out of the Seven Counties of the Imperial Capital, only the seventh county remained; the rest of the villages had been breached by Underworld Soldiers just like the Six Counties.

The six county villages they encountered were completely overrun with no survivors.

Even the new brides went from initial anxiety and fear to calm composure, even helping with corpse disposal.

Thus, the group spent 20 days clearing the way before finally reaching the Imperial Capital.

However, the situation in the Imperial Capital was undoubtedly more complex. Being large, densely populated, and topographically complex compounded the issue.

Moreover, when Yuwen Jun had returned with Underworld Soldiers, whatever happened was completely unknown to them.

If the entire Imperial Capital had become the domain of Underworld Soldiers, then their thousand-plus group would be walking into the lion’s den, facing at least 300,000 Underworld Soldiers.

If only Bai Junjun and Li Wenli entered the Imperial Capital, they could surely retreat safely, but with over a thousand people, it was uncertain if everyone would be safe.

Thus, Bai Junjun didn’t rashly bring everyone along.

She instructed the group to stay in the suburbs of the Imperial Capital City, waiting there for news.

Even the Seven-Person Team wasn’t brought along by Bai Junjun.

By now, the Seven-Person Team was no longer the team of old, and Ah Dao was not the clingy Ah Dao of the past.

Since getting married, he had become more independent.

Therefore, when instructed, everyone obediently stayed put, primarily because they clearly understood the capabilities of Li Wenli and Bai Junjun.

If even they couldn’t retreat safely, then indeed, adding to their numbers would be futile.

Thus, Bai Junjun and Li Wenli, like two swallows, gracefully yet swiftly entered the Imperial Capital under the group’s gaze.

The Imperial Capital had a total of four gates, but at this moment, all were tightly shut, with no garrison visible on the walls, yet Underworld Soldiers were walking openly on the streets.

Apart from these, there were no other living things.

The two landed without hesitation, after all, what walked the streets were Underworld Soldiers, not gods of wealth.

Li Wenli immediately unleashed a Wind Blade, decapitating all the Underworld Soldiers wandering the streets.

Instantly, the entire street fell silent.

However, the two emitted a living presence.

Thus, even after clearing the wandering Underworld Soldiers, more and more Underworld Soldiers gradually gathered.

Li Wenli and Bai Junjun decided not to move further, acting as bait, waiting for the waves of Underworld Soldiers to come to them.

And indeed, their bait worked effectively, Underworld Soldiers flooded in from all directions as Li Wenli continued reaping with his Wind Blade.

Soon, nearly a thousand Underworld Soldiers gathered, and as the number of corpses increased, the stench grew stronger.

Whether it was Li Wenli having cleared out this corner or the overpowering stench masking their scent, in general, the Underworld Soldiers emerging from the nooks and crannies gradually decreased.

They appeared sporadically, dwindling to none.