Following the departure of the Lord of Light and Shadow and the Soul-Devouring Beast Emperor, a number of low-level and mid-level Soul-Devouring Beasts also left.
They followed their leader away in perfect unison, like a well-trained army.
However, most of the Soul-Devouring Beasts, their spines, and a large number of survivors whose life essence had been absorbed and turned into flesh and soil remained in place.
After the hunters stood up, they looked at the monsters around them with some fear and trepidation.
If these monsters suddenly attack, all of them will perish here today.
However, these soul-devouring beasts, spines, fleshy creatures, and other Mana beings did not attack them, nor did they intend to leave.
Instead, they turned their gaze toward the swirling vortex, as if waiting for something.
"Captain, will those Soul-Devouring Beasts stop attacking us from now on?"
A hunter asked timidly, his voice tinged with anticipation.
“That’s right, you are all divine beings blessed by the Lord of Light and Shadow, so these Soul-Devouring Beasts will naturally not attack you!”
He shouted in the shadow.
"Great! We can finally survive on the ground!"
"Long live the Lord of Light and Shadow! Long live the Lord of Light and Shadow!"
The hunters were all pleasantly surprised and cheered excitedly.
For a hundred years, humanity has lived in the shadow of the Soul-Eating Beasts, struggling in fear and despair every moment.
Now, that shadow is finally about to dissipate.
"But Captain, what was the mission that the Lord of Light and Shadow mentioned just now?"
Some of the more composed hunters suddenly recalled the conversation between the Lord of Light and Shadow and his shadow, and asked curiously.
Suiying took a deep breath and slowly said, "The Lord of Light and Shadow demands that we sacrifice 100,000 Earthlings."
At this point, there's no need to hide it anymore.
Moreover, most of the hunters he led were his trusted confidants.
Even though some of them were people arranged by the city lord, Suiying firmly believed that they would make the right choice given the enormous temptation of returning to the ground and getting rid of the threat of the Soul-Eating Beasts.
"100,000 people!"
"so much?"
"..."
Upon hearing this number, everyone showed expressions of shock, and murmurs of discussion arose one after another.
This is almost the entire population of the lighthouse.
"They didn't send over 900,000 people; it's only right that they send 100,000 to contribute to our world!"
"Following Shadow," he said in a deep voice.
"That's right, we can't let them come for nothing!"
Someone immediately echoed this sentiment.
Although they were shocked by the number, deep down they all understood that this might be the only way to save humanity.
Being able to return to the ground has been the wish of everyone at Lighthouse since its inception.
Now, this opportunity is right in front of them. As long as they complete the task assigned by the Lord of Light and Shadow, they can fulfill this wish.
Just as people were discussing it, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Everyone, look in the direction of the swirling vortex!"
Immediately, everyone stopped discussing and looked towards the direction of the swirling vortex.
The once vibrant, blood-red mist was gradually dissipating.
Now, it has become much thinner.
Even the interior of the ruins, shrouded in mist, is now clearly visible.
"What's going on?"
"Is the Blood Vortex about to disappear?"
"Is it the main branch of light and shadow?"
"It must be! Who else but the Lord of Light and Shadow could possess such power? Those foolish Earthlings? They're already dead here!"
"..."
Just as these hunters were shouting excitedly.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, the Soul-Devouring Beasts roared in the direction they were looking.
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