They had just disembarked from the Starship when they saw an aide who had clearly been waiting for some time.
The aide's expression was grim. He hurried over to Hu Yan, saluted, and reported in a rapid-fire voice, "The Insect Clan's grand army is attacking. They broke through our border defenses with incredible speed. We fear there are mutated members of the Insect Clan. The Emperor couldn't reach you and has already ordered Marshal Sates to reinforce the border. He commands you to report to the palace immediately upon your return."
Hearing this news, the expressions on Bai Zhi's and the others' faces all changed.
A grave look also appeared on Hu Yan's face. He turned to Bai Zhi and the others and said, "You all head back first. The food stores at home are enough to last several months without you leaving. If necessary, have the butler activate the defense systems. Just tell him what I said, and he'll know what to do."
Bai Zhi nodded solemnly. "Okay."
