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Sang Qingxiao also sent messages to various parties, but on the day the Great Ginger Royal Family set off for the Heavenly Sacrifice, he deliberately chose a slower method. Calculating the time, although it was faster than Xiao Zan and the others returning on foot, by the time the news reached everyone, the outcome of the battle would likely already be decided.
He thought to himself, if they couldn't handle the Cursed Dragon down below, what difference would it make if the Demon Catching Sect and Exceptional Individuals arrived? The outcome would hardly change, so why add more people to the fray?
Moreover, the Immortal Statue had stated that the royal family's Dragon Qi, the aura of immortals, the Demon Fetus, and even the ordinary people's essence were all nourishing to him. Countless members of the Demon Catching Sect and Exceptional Individuals had sacrificed themselves here, only serving to strengthen the Cursed Dragon.
If they were to lose this battle, it would be wise to prepare in advance—whether to fight or flee was something they would have to weigh for themselves.
The day of departure arrived as scheduled. To ensure everything went smoothly, they set out two days early. The palace gates opened wide after several days; the once timid and elusive royal family of the Southern Ginger Dynasty was now gathered in full force.
In addition to those in line for succession, even distant branches of the family that had been separated for generations were present. The differences in their clothing clearly indicated their ranks. The Great Ginger Royal Family had many offspring who focused their efforts on aiding the Cursed Dragon; among them, there was little intrigue or rivalry, resulting in a higher survival rate and more free time for procreation.
The sheer number of them was overwhelming—greater than that of the warriors escorting them openly and covertly. Their expressions of joy stood in stark contrast to the scenes of disaster outside the palace gates.
Those who still survived within the city gathered spontaneously outside the palace, unaware that their calamity stemmed from the royal family. They hoped for a successful Heavenly Sacrifice that could connect them with divine beings and end their suffering.
The Immortal Statue had been loaded onto a cart early in the morning. It was unclear where the royal family had procured talismans from; they were plastered all around him in thick layers, trapping him within a phantom that rendered him immobile. He could still communicate with Qi Xiaomian, who was pushing the cart.
There were no cries for help or complaints; compared to a few days prior, his emotions had stabilized somewhat. He kept asking Qi Xiaomian what it was like outside the capital. Despite Qi Xiaomian's dismissive responses, Phantom listened intently.
The Great Ginger Royal Family had constructed a wide road following what they called a Dragon Vein through the mountains. The road itself remained intact, but all surrounding villages were devastated with no survivors—far worse than conditions in the capital.
As they approached Dubu Mountain, temperatures soared. The stifling heat instilled fear in ordinary people, while Sang Qingxiao and his companions felt an overwhelming malice and could even faintly hear excited roars coming from below.
When they finally caught sight of Dubu Mountain's peak, Ginger—the one at the pinnacle—actually took a step forward and knelt down. Ironically, those trailing behind seemed to imagine that the Great Ginger Royal Family was humbling themselves out of reverence for Ginger and heaven.
Thus, they expressed their gratitude with tears streaming down their faces, kneeling faster and more fervently than even those of royal blood.
The journey had clearly slowed down, and no wonder they needed to set off two days in advance for such a short distance. After much effort, they finally reached the foot of Dubu Mountain, where an impressive army was stationed.
Some court officials, who had come out of obligation, were taken aback by the hidden strength of the royal family upon just one glance. Confusion filled their minds: if they possessed such power, why not take advantage of the turmoil in other nations and expand their territory? It seemed that their domain was limited to this small area.
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