As soon as the insects reached Qin Ye, he was stunned to discover that his emissary aura wasn't able to keep them out! The insects were rapidly devouring his emissary aura!

At the same time, a burst of scarlet flames swept through the entire cave, and the fire was so fierce that it illuminated everything in the cave aside from Qin Ye bright red. The flames then erupted out of the hole, forming a massive torch that extended all the way up into the heavens!

Zhao Yun had sprung into action!

Only after a full 30 seconds had passed did the pillar of fire gradually subside, and the walls of the hole had already been set alight, illuminating the entire hole so that it was as bright as day.

Zhao Yun slowly spread open his hand to reveal several charred insects lying at the center of the palm. Much to Qin Ye's astonishment, they were still alive and struggling doggedly to shake off the charred ashes all over their bodies.

Zhao Yun closed his hand firmly around the insects, then turned to Qin Ye with a grim expression as he asked, "Do you know what these are, Your Excellency?"

Qin Ye shook his head in respo...