"Now, we can move forward."

Schroeder the Scholar spoke calmly, but the unhidden anxiety in his expression broke the elegant demeanor of having everything under control.

"With your leadership, we are sure to reclaim the princess and give the intruders an unforgettable punishment!" Crazy Zen offered a compliment.

The group quickly traversed the area of black vines, nearing the swamp zone, where the sound of an underground river could be faintly heard ahead.

Suddenly, Schroeder's expression shifted, "What's going on? The intruders aren't running away?"

Everyone strained their eyes to look ahead, but the ancient corridor was dimly lit, obscuring any clear view. Only Schroeder's range of spiritual detection was large enough to uncover the truth first.

"Could it be they're sacrificial pawns left behind, and the princess's lead coffin has already been taken away?" Ralph voiced his most worrisome assumption.

"The princess's lead coffin is still here, and the intruder along with his mutant slaves are present! It's Old Harvey, who seems to have vanished somewhere." Schroeder squinted, and after probing, provided an answer.

"Could it be a trap." Hidden Snake couldn't help but remind.

"Even if they have a trap, we have the great traveler Schroeder! The power disparity cannot be bridged by a mere trick." Crazy Zen stated.

"Since the princess's lead coffin is still present, that's good news." Ralph rubbed his palms with a cruel grin, "No matter what scheme the intruder has prepared, I'll make sure he becomes food for Endel!"

The giant flesh and blood wolf under Ralph, Endel, growled in agreement.

"To prevent their escape again, I have prepared the Blood Pool Imprisonment Array in advance. To avoid alarming the enemy, have your soldiers hold their positions for now. I'll use Spiritual Shield to bring you three close!"

Schroeder spoke after careful consideration, "After all, retrieving the princess is the top priority and of great importance."

...

Bai Pu and Luz stood to the left and right of the princess's lead coffin like two statues.

Neither of them excelled in agility.

As for the contest of spirits, Bai Pu would not embarrass himself in front of Schroeder the Scholar—by the way, Bai Pu knew Schroeder would come, as it was told by Dean Harvey.

Bai Pu waited quietly for the enemy's appearance, as if he were ready for a resolution.

"It seems you have accepted your fate."

Amidst the deep wolf growls, General Ralph appeared with a long spear in hand, and behind him was Schroeder the Scholar.

Suddenly, from the left and right of Bai Pu, two shadows emerged, Hidden Snake and Crazy Zen! Both tore open scrolls simultaneously, suddenly several tangible scarlet lines connected, the glow of magic runes flashing, forming an illusory scarlet pool!

[You are affected by the Blood Pool Imprisonment Array, unable to leave the array's area within 10 minutes, nor can you use any space-transmitting abilities or items. The priority of this imprisonment array is (7).]

"A priority of 7... just as Qin said, Schroeder the Scholar is likely at an enhanced leader level, with a base priority of 5, plus an additional 2 for this imprisonment array."

Bai Pu silently assessed.

After the Blood Pool Imprisonment Array formed, Schroeder the Scholar visibly relaxed, the noble grace once again appearing on this elder's person, as he leisurely spoke:

"Intruders, hand over the princess's lead coffin, and I may mercifully let you choose a way to die."

Bai Pu lifted his eyes, "Are you so sure you can keep me here?"

"Once the Blood Pool Imprisonment Array forms, it's unbreakable from the inside unless you have the Emperor's power!" Schroeder sneered, "This space has been sealed! You cannot fly even with wings!"

"Oh? Unbreakable from the inside... does that include you too?" Bai Pu suddenly smiled maliciously, "Fine, I was just missing a sample of an enhanced leader-level mutant... now it seems, you can fill that gap!"

"Insolent!"

General Ralph suddenly removed the Great Bow, drawing it in preparation!

Bai Pu had previously witnessed Ralph's shooting skills, with his target being Harvey at that time, the arrows cutting through the air left no time for his target to react!

However, as Ralph drew his bow, Bai Pu rolled aside, hiding behind the wide lead coffin of Princess Christina! Even Mad Rhino Luz mimicked the move, taking cover behind the lead coffin.

"Despicable outsider!" Ralph shouted angrily but couldn't truly shoot at the princess's lead coffin!

"If you think the princess's lead coffin can save you, you're gravely mistaken."

Schroeder calmly stated, "General Ralph's spear skills rival his shooting, plus I have the addition of two external strong forces for the assault. Even if it's just me, bleeding you dry won't take any effort!"

Ralph squeezed his giant wolf in the sides, brandishing the long spear, charging forward!

Hidden Snake and Crazy Zen, one on each side, attacked Bai Pu. In the front, Schroeder also displayed blood magic, disregarding his own status to join the assault!

Everyone directed their attacks at Bai Pu!

Bai Pu laughed loudly, stood up, and kicked the lid off the lead coffin!

A bewildered, emaciated girl sat up from the lead coffin.

Her pitiful and harmless appearance was just a facade.

Yet, a potent flesh and blood plague curse emanated from every breath, every drop of her bodily fluids!

Bai Pu received another prompt from the Spirit Realm Will:

[You are under the initial influence of the Flesh and Blood Plague and will undergo initial mutations in 300 seconds! Specific symptoms: skin ulceration, muscle fiber rigidity.]

[If your body undergoes mutations, it will affect your class change mission, increasing the failure rate of heart transplants!]

[Please leave the area affected by the Flesh and Blood Plague as soon as possible or avoid direct or indirect contact with the plague mother.]

[Your slave "Mad Rhino" Luz is severely affected by the Flesh and Blood Plague and will undergo deep mutations in 240 seconds! Specific symptoms: loss of curse seal control, complete muscle deformity.]

General Ralph charged forward first, with his giant wolf beneath him being the first to be affected by the Flesh and Blood Plague!

The giant wolf, already a mutant beast, underwent immediate mutation under the deep influence of the plague mother, as the blood ring curse seal in its eyes glowed and vanished, causing its front legs to rapidly swell, overturning Ralph from its back with a violent buck, launching a bite at him!

Similarly, the mutant Mad Rhino Luz could endure 240 seconds in front of the plague mother due to having a drop of Bai Pu's "Pure Blood."

As a mutant beast, the giant wolf lacked any resistance, losing control of the curse seal and turning ferociously on nearby targets indiscriminately!

"Despicable outsider!!"

General Ralph shouted in both rage and fear, although he was one of the few "Qualified" in the Blood Ring Camp, his tolerance to the Flesh and Blood Plague was evidently low.

In the face of the terrifying plague mother, his skin reddened, erupting in red spots, his heart rate accelerated, feeling an itch all over, nearly driven to scratching off a layer of skin for relief!

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