Chapter 445: Chapter 34: Patrolling the East Sea, Bone-Masked Physician

As more and more ghost gods are born and linger in the mortal world.

The balance between the Yin and Yang Realms is being disrupted, and the boundaries between life and death are gradually being blurred.

Above the Black Teeth Kingdom near the East Sea.

As the plague continues to spread, the sky seems shrouded in a mist that never dissipates.

Even during the peak of midday sunshine, an inexplicable cold still pervades the country, and the sky does not appear any brighter.

"What is happening here?"

Silently, the dragon-headed human-bodied Kunwu appeared above the Black Teeth Kingdom.

Of course, calling him "Divine Monarch Mengzhang" might be more appropriate now.

Returning to the East Sea in the identity of "Divine Monarch Mengzhang" and attempting to subdue all gods, demons, and monsters causing trouble in the East Sea region.

Over the years, besides suppressing the Nether Spring in the Underworld, Kunwu has primarily focused on dealing with the disasters caused by those gods and demons.

The only comforting thing is that Kunwu is not fighting alone.

Apart from the Rain Master assimilated with the North Sea Sea Eye, he would occasionally consult Li Boyang.

Nowadays, the Fang Kingdoms within the East Sea not only worship the statue of Divine Monarch Mengzhang, but also have dedicated temples and shrines for Rain Master Shangyang and the Hundred Lands Celestial Being.

"It’s the Nether Qi..."

At this moment, a Red Snake crawled out from the sleeve of Divine Monarch Mengzhang.

This Red Snake is also a god and once assisted the previous East Sea God Yugguo.

When Divine Monarch Mengzhang appeared near the Nether Spring in the Underworld.

The Red Snake willingly showed itself, informing him on how to properly suppress the passage to the Underworld.

Thanks to this, despite two successive sea gods, the Nether Spring in the Underworld rarely caused any trouble.

"Nether Qi? Are you sure?"

Nether Qi usually heralds the arrival of a Yin Spirit, where the Underworld and mortal world converge.

However, such widespread appearance of Nether Qi is extremely rare.

The last time a similar situation occurred was when the Guifang Kingdom destroyed the Tufang Kingdom.

This immediately made Divine Monarch Mengzhang think of the Nether Spring he guards—could something have gone wrong there?

"I’m very certain, it’s Nether Qi."

Also watching the Black Teeth Kingdom below cautiously, the Red Snake nodded affirmatively.

"However... this Nether Qi has nothing to do with the Nether Spring in the Underworld."

Nowadays, the Nether Spring in the Underworld is suppressed by the Sea Calming Divine Treasure, achieving an unprecedented level of security.

Yugguo guarded the Nether Spring in the Underworld without daring to leave for even 12 hours a day.

In contrast, the current East Sea God—Divine Monarch Mengzhang, often roams the East Sea territories, even having the mind to subdue those troublesome gods and demons.

"Then where are these Nether Qi coming from?"

Although he has the identity of Divine Monarch Mengzhang.

Kunwu is ultimately that taciturn, not good at thinking Totem God.

Unable to pinpoint the source of the Nether Qi, Divine Monarch Mengzhang once again turned his gaze toward the Red Snake at his sleeve.

"Nation destruction..."

After a brief silence, the Red Snake expressed its speculation.

"Only if the entire population of a nation dies in a short span of time could such a condition manifest."

"These plagues did not emerge naturally; they were intentionally spread by a god."

"Typically, if an epidemic spreads widely, the fatality rate wouldn’t be high."

"Conversely, if the fatality rate is high, the spread and scope would surely not encompass an entire nation."

"Possessing both a fast spread, high fatality rate, and indiscriminate infection characteristics..."

The Red Snake need not continue, for Divine Monarch Mengzhang already understood its implied message.

"It’s a God of Epidemics spreading plague in this country."

A flicker of anger passed through his eyes. After pondering for a moment, Divine Monarch Mengzhang descended upon the ground without hesitation.

He must find out what exactly has happened in the Black Teeth Kingdom these days?

Why is that God of Epidemics so maniacally spreading plagues?

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As mentioned earlier, the Fang Kingdoms within the East Sea all have temples and shrines dedicated to Li Boyang.

And these temples and shrines are often places where the Hundred Lands Mountain People gather and interact with the outside world.

So when Divine Monarch Mengzhang arrived near Li Boyang’s temple in the Black Teeth Kingdom.

The first thing he saw were mountain people delineating various quarantine zones and bustling about nervously.

The current outbreak in the Black Teeth Kingdom is not a single epidemic, but the result of multiple outbreaks simultaneously.

Whenever a new plague is identified, the mountain people immediately create a new quarantine zone to isolate the patients.

Meanwhile, those skilled in medicine, were fully equipped, employing advanced preventive measures and procedures for this era, and tirelessly working at the forefront.

Masks, gloves, protective gear, disposable needles...

Herbal medicine, pill furnaces, herbal incense, medical-grade cotton...

Wherever you looked, Divine Monarch Mengzhang even saw personnel dedicated to handling medical waste.

Unfortunately, despite the mountain people’s various prevention methods effectively preventing the spread of the diseases.

There are no good solutions for those already sick beyond isolation, not even from the doctors.

After all, at the end of the day, these so-called doctors are just barefoot doctors.

Being able to treat illnesses, prescribing remedies and concocting pills already makes them top-tier physicians of this era.

If not for the help sought through Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talisman and talisman newspaper from the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, even these doctors couldn’t have arrived at the Black Teeth Kingdom.

"Those are the followers of Ling Guzi..."

Glancing around the encampment, Divine Monarch Mengzhang soon noticed doctors with white bone masks and all-white medical attire.

Although few, they are the true core of this camp.

Each ventures deep into the quarantine zones to closely interact with the sick.

Some even opt to contract the disease willingly in search of targeted treatment solutions.

It’s thanks to their treatments that infected mountain people do not face immediate death.

Of course, their methods aren’t conventional treatments.

Whether it’s the witchcraft-integrated healing methods or proposals that involve trephination, it makes one question whether they see patients as "people."

Meanwhile, as arranged by these physicians, each quarantine zone undergoes strict disinfection procedures.

Depending on the quarantine zone, different sterilization processes are implemented.

Furthermore, doctors with white bone masks have various treatment approaches owing to different educations.

Finding a standardized treatment procedure proved impossible, significantly slowing down disease treatment.

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