199: Chapter 199 Song Yongnian's Battle Against the Steel-Bone Light-Eating Rat

Stepping out of the Mysterious Space, Song Yongnian had not yet realized that something was wrong.

However, not long after, several messages arrived.

The dozens of people sent to receive the goods had been wiped out, and the goods had fallen into the hands of Jianghai City.

"Bishop, this matter has already alerted Jianghai City."

"I am worried that they will suspect us."

"What should we do next?"

The subordinate who came to report the news stood trembling before Song Yongnian; Song Yongnian's expression betrayed no emotion, but everyone knew that the Bishop was likely furious at this moment.

"Do you know who did this?"

"Bishop, we don't know yet, but our people have already gone to investigate, and we expect news soon."

Song Yongnian nodded and then stood up.

"Within half a month, find another five thousand people and send them in."

"Even if it means finding these five thousand people from Jianghai City, that is acceptable."

"As for other problems, do not worry; I am here to handle everything."

Song Yongnian said in a low voice. The subordinate nodded in understanding and prepared to leave, but Song Yongnian spoke again.

"Tell Lu Zheng to come and see me."

"Yes, Bishop."

The subordinate left immediately. In the dark night, a sharp glint appeared in Song Yongnian's eyes, but only a moment later, the departed subordinate hurried back.

"Bishop, I cannot contact Lu Zheng."

Song Yongnian took a deep breath and then used his Perception to locate the Seed of the Holy Spirit, but a trace of confusion appeared in his eyes.

"He is not in Jianghai City?"

He expanded his range of Perception, only to vaguely sense that the location of the Seed of the Holy Spirit was to the northeast of Jianghai City.

And in that direction lay that great mountain.

"How could he be in that place?"

"What is he doing there?"

Song Yongnian couldn't help but wonder, but since the one in the Mysterious Space had already given the order, he prepared to take action personally to bring him back.

"You may leave now; proceed according to the plan."

"Yes, Bishop."

The subordinate left, a hint of fervor in his eyes. Now they could finally show their capabilities in Jianghai City; even if they had to face the Jianghai City authorities, so what? With the Bishop there, nothing was a problem.

Without hesitation, Song Yongnian headed toward the mountain.

But as he stepped out of the Welfare Institute, he suddenly remembered that Lu Zheng had previously borrowed twenty Spirit Stones from him. Now that Lu Zheng had left, could it be such a coincidence?

He immediately turned around and went to the place where he kept his Spirit Stones.

He opened the jade box.

It was empty.

There was not a trace of a single Spirit Stone.

Seeing this, Song Yongnian's pupils constricted, his breath hitched, and he stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with rage.

"Very well!"

"I hate being lied to the most."

"Lu Zheng, you are courting death!"

With a roar, Song Yongnian smashed the table into powder with a single slap. He did not believe that such a coincidence could exist in this world.

Lu Zheng thought that by stealing his Spirit Stones and running to the mountain, he could hide from him; he was too naive. Originally, he had been hesitating whether or not to hand Lu Zheng over to that person, but now he no longer thought so.

Soon, Song Yongnian left Jianghai City and headed toward the mountain.

Within his Perception, Lu Zheng's location became increasingly clear—deep within that mountain. Although he did not know what method Lu Zheng had used to get to that mountain, nothing could stop him now.

Song Yongnian's plan was sound, but in his anger, he did not conceal his Aura. Therefore, after stepping into the mountain, he had already been targeted by the overlord-level Evolved Beast deep within the mountain.

In an instant, Song Yongnian also sensed that deep within this mountain, there seemed to be an even more powerful Aura faintly brewing.

A trace of wariness flashed in his eyes, and he stood at the boundary of the mountain's depths, not venturing further.

"This mountain has actually nurtured such a powerful Evolved Beast."

"This Bear King is much stronger than before. At this rate, even if it hasn't had a Breakthrough to the fourth rank, it can't be far off."

"And this Aura is still growing stronger."

"It will likely not take long before it achieves a Breakthrough to the fourth rank and becomes a Beast King-level existence."

Song Yongnian muttered to himself, but the wariness in his eyes vanished. When that person from their Holy Spirit Sect emerged, what would a Beast King matter?

It could be suppressed with a flip of the hand.

The location of the Seed of the Holy Spirit within Lu Zheng was deep in the mountain; he could not give up.

He then stepped into the depths of the mountain.

"Bang!"

Just as Song Yongnian stepped into the depths of the mountain, the attack from the overlord-level Evolved Beast deep in the mountain struck.

It was the Steel-Bone Light-Devouring Rat.

Transforming into a streak of black light, it attacked Song Yongnian with extreme speed; it seemed as if the space itself was being torn apart under its terrifying claws.

Powerful fluctuations.

"You are courting death!"

"You think you can stop me?"

Song Yongnian roared and immediately launched a counterattack. Since he dared to enter the mountain alone, he was prepared. He had guessed Lu Zheng's purpose for coming to the mountain.

It was to have the Evolved Beast of the mountain stop him, but he had thought of all this too simply.

"Boom!"

The two attacks collided.

A violent tremor erupted, and dust filled the sky.

Song Yongnian was knocked back dozens of meters by the powerful recoil, carving deep furrows into the ground. His fists felt somewhat numb; in terms of physical strength, humans still did not have the upper hand compared to Evolved Beasts.

The Steel-Bone Light-Devouring Rat also let out a painful hiss under Song Yongnian's attack.

Although it was knocked back, it only suffered minor injuries, and for its massive size, these injuries had little impact.

"I know you; you have the same scent on you as that human from before."

"My mountain and your human forces have always stayed out of each other's way."

"Why have you come to my mountain?"

"Leave at once."

The Steel-Bone Light-Devouring Rat said angrily. Before the Bear King went into seclusion, it had instructed the rat not to let any existence disturb its seclusion.

Therefore, after this person entered the mountain, it had been watching him the whole time.

The Bear King was currently in seclusion, and its own strength was not equal to the person before it; otherwise, it would not have waited until he entered the depths of the mountain to strike.

"My arrival here has nothing to do with you."

"I am here to find someone; once I find him, I will naturally leave."

Song Yongnian said. After speaking, he took another step toward the mountain, and the Steel-Bone Light-Devouring Rat naturally could not believe this person's few words.

"There are no humans here; leave at once."

The Steel-Bone Light-Devouring Rat roared, and a terrifying Aura erupted. At the same time, countless Evolved Beasts deep in the mountain seemed to be summoned and began heading toward this location.

It seemed that if there was any disagreement, they would surround and kill this human right here.

"I have said it already, this matter has nothing to do with you; once I find him, I will naturally leave."

"If you block me again, do not blame me for being impolite."

"Just by yourself, you cannot stop me."

Song Yongnian was already impatient, and encountering this made him suppress the rage in his heart even more. Although he was wary of that Bear King, it was only wariness.

If they were to fight, it was unclear who would win.

After speaking, he headed toward the mountain once again.