Bai Xi fought desperately in the scorched garden, unaware that a large number of monsters had surrounded the ruins from the outside. As the mechanisms were unlocked, more and more monsters crawled out from underground.
Some were humanoid, others were beast-like, but without exception, their eyes gleamed with resentment and greed.
Despite being in an area far from the border city, the sudden appearance of so many monsters from who-knows-where caused the mercenaries who were originally staking out the perimeter of the ruins to show expressions of terror.
The monsters surged in, leaving the mercenaries who had planned to set up stalls to buy and sell ancient artifacts from the ruins with no choice but to retreat.
Some were unlucky enough to be punished by the ferocious monster horde and died around the ruins.
From a distance, the scene was magnificent, with the dark mass of monsters even more terrifying than the beast tide in the border city. The spectacle caused all other forces to be placed on S-level alert.
No one knows what happened inside the ruins, or what attracted the monsters, but with so many monsters swarming in from all directions, the ruins will surely become a bloodbath very soon, if nothing unexpected happens.
"What happened?"
As time passed, Gillian had grown from a little girl into a young woman. Standing on a high place with a serious expression, she gazed at the monsters below and spoke to Jasper beside her.
"I don't know yet, but thankfully we didn't go in to join the fun."
Jasper muttered to himself, looking lingeringly shaken. The Blood Hunter Guild had also planned to go in, but after some thought, they decided against it for various reasons.
Mainly.....
The guild master sensed the aura of the progenitor of vampires. The guild master had almost died at the hands of the progenitor, but for some reason, he let the guild master go.
Now that they've met again, there's no guarantee they'll be spared. For safety's sake, we can't just go in.
Although vampire hunters are supposed to kill vampires, with their current strength, trying to kill the progenitor is practically suicide.
So they chose to watch from the outside.
However, apart from the Blood Hunter Guild, almost all other factions have sent people. Judging from the current situation, it seems unlikely that they will be able to get out of there either.
Although the strength of monsters varies, from the current perspective, there are humanoid monsters with terrifying strength.
It was a disaster.
No one could have imagined that a perfectly good adventure would turn into a trap.
"Forget it, let's go."
Gillian frowned, deciding decisively that she wouldn't stay any longer; it was simply too dangerous.
Moreover, the number of monsters is still increasing, and it is nearing saturation. Many monsters are no longer able to squeeze into the ruins, which is terrifying.
"Hey, hey, we can move a bit further out, but don't leave! We might just find a bargain!"
Jasper, however, was not very willing and even reached out to tug at Gillian.
"Look at them, they're so excited. Maybe there's some very important treasure inside. If we can find it later, our Blood Hunter Guild can really make a fortune."
He was still talking, and then...
Gillian then gave him a hard knock on the head.
"If you're alive to take it but not to use it, don't lead your brothers to their deaths."
In the blink of an eye, she flew straight ahead, ignoring Jasper.
He had no choice but to follow along, as he couldn't disobey the chairman's orders.
Similar situations are occurring among many factions, which have begun to announce their retreat. Although they desperately want to rescue their own people trapped inside, it now seems unlikely.
"Do you really want a refund?"
The paladins and nuns from the Temple of Light who accompanied Harren were also hesitant. The only high-ranking member leading the group this time was the paladin commander, and now that commander had been arrested...
This kind of thing is happening outside.
"Alright, let's leave here first. If things really don't work out, we'll go back and report."
A paladin gritted his teeth and made the decision for everyone.
Everyone visibly breathed a sigh of relief, after all, no one wanted to lose their life, but no one wanted to be held accountable by the temple, knowing that the temple's laws were terrifying.
It's great that someone is willing to take responsibility now.
At that time, similar conversations took place between the Green Tower and the Continental Mage Guild, who chose to temporarily abandon Nesser and the Twins.
Only the dragons were extremely anxious, genuinely worried about Fiklin, the only one who could resonate with the sky god.
"what to do?"
A group of dragons were frantically pacing around, but there was nothing they could do. The monsters they had just killed would quickly be replaced. Pain and death did not deter them; they only excited them more.
“Ficklin, how can we call upon our God without him?”
A dragon looked worried.
"None of that matters now, the important thing is that he's alive."
The clan leader also looked solemn. Several dragons tried to break through the monster tide, but failed. They were forced to retreat and move away from the edge of the monster tide.
The wait was long and anxious as I stared at the entrance to the ruins.
The place is now filled with monsters.
...
With Xiu's addition, dealing with the scorched earth creations became much easier, and Bai Xi relaxed considerably, beginning to try to break through the fire wall shield outside the flower pavilion.
What's inside?
Xiu asked with some curiosity.
"There is a very capable senior colleague, and we need his help."
Bai Xi praised him earnestly, saying it was completely sincere and without any exaggeration.
Anyway, there's no harm in praising people. What if the elemental spirits inside are delighted to hear it and are willing to see them?
Bai Xi's idea was quite appealing, but it was clear that the fire elemental spirits wouldn't buy into it.
She praised it to the skies, but the wall of fire showed no sign of disappearing.
There was no other way but to force our way in.
As time ticked by, Bai Xi realized that with the support of Xiu and her own mastery of water elemental power, she seemed to have a chance to get through the wall of fire.
Xiu cooperated with her for a while and began trying to get her inside.
Just as the two were working together and were about to succeed, a very strange tremor came from the garden, as if countless iron hooves were trampling in, and the rumbling sound of the ground was terrifying.
"!"
Bai Xi was also shaken and got stuck in the middle of the fire wall, almost losing her balance and burning herself.
But because of this, she fell directly into the flower pavilion.
The sounds outside vanished instantly, and no more noise could be heard.
As soon as Bai Xi landed, she saw an old man who looked very old, enveloped in flames, as if he were burning.
But judging from his serene expression, it was clear that he was in seclusion.
Bai Xi looked at his closed eyes, his unwelcoming attitude was very clear, and he had no intention of communicating with her, he just wanted her to leave as soon as possible.
Bai Xi was naturally unwilling to give up. She stepped forward, and then...
She knelt down in front of the old man with a thud, her voice feigning sincerity, though there was also a hint of genuine emotion.
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