Clack!

Clack!

A series of crisp metallic clashing sounds rang out.

Their armor, greaves, combat boots... those pieces of equipment that originally emitted powerful auras, because they didn't meet the Rank requirements, transformed into streaks of light, detaching from their bodies and scattering across the ground!

Even the weapons they tightly gripped in their hands suffered the same fate!

In an instant, everyone was stripped down to just their thin undergarments!

They were utterly disheveled!

Their faces were ashen, and their eyes, which had just been burning with the fire of revenge, were now filled with endless despair and terror!

Their last shred of resistance vanished at this moment!

Liu Zi'ang knelt blankly on the ground, staring fixedly at the unremarkable black Zhen Tian Seal in Zhou Feng's hand, his lips already bitten till they bled from clenching too hard.

“So... this is... the true Divine Artifact...”

He finally understood.

The crown he had worn earlier was merely bait to trigger a trap.

And this seemingly inconspicuous seal was the true core of this ruin!

It was the legendary supreme treasure, capable of suppressing heaven and earth!

However, there was no longer any chance to seize it now.

Seeing the despairing and numb expressions of the Liu Family members, an unprecedented sense of satisfaction surged within Zhou Feng.

All the grievances he had suffered at the Liu Family's hands over the years vanished completely at this moment!

The smile on his lips became even more pronounced, and he was about to say something to vent the emotions he had suppressed for so many years.

Suddenly!

A tearing pain, without any warning, came from deep within his mind!

Zhou Feng's face instantly turned pale, and his body swayed violently, almost collapsing to the ground.

He quickly withdrew the power of the Zhen Tian Seal, and the imperial might that suppressed heaven and earth vanished with it.

The intense headache lasted only a few seconds before slowly receding.

Zhou Feng let out a long breath, but his forehead was already covered in fine cold sweat.

He looked down at the Zhen Tian Seal in his hand, his brows tightly furrowed.

It seemed that with his current strength, he couldn't fully control this Divine Artifact.

Every time he used it, it would place a huge burden on his Mental Energy.

Thinking of this, he no longer lingered.

He coldly glanced at the Liu Family members, who were like lambs to the slaughter, then turned and walked out of the main hall.

He was even too lazy to deal with these people himself.

Because he knew, there was no need.

Creak—!

Zhou Feng walked to the door, placed his hands on the heavy hall door, and pulled hard.

That indestructible door was actually pulled open by him with ease.

Looking at the reopened door, a flicker of hope reignited in the eyes of Liu Zi'ang and the others!

However, the next second.

Their hope was completely crushed!

As the oppressive power of the Zhen Tian Seal disappeared, the stone beasts prostrate on the ground regained their movement.

They let out a series of bloodthirsty roars, their crimson eyes once again locking onto these invaders who had lost their weapons and equipment and whose Ranks had been greatly weakened!

“No—!”

Despairing screams echoed throughout the entire hall.

The Liu Family members, having lost all power to resist, were instantly engulfed by the tide-like army of stone beasts!

...At the same time.

Deep in the dungeon.

Zhou Huai, who had just recovered from the immense shock brought by Zhou Feng.

A strong sense of unease suddenly surged in his heart.

Zhou Feng just said that Donghai City was no longer safe?

What did that mean?

Could it be that this ruin... was also about to experience a beast tide?

Rumble... As if to confirm Zhou Huai's guess.

The entire dungeon began to tremble violently!

Debris from above fell, as if it could collapse at any moment!

Zhou Huai's heart tightened, and he dared not delay any longer.

He immediately controlled Moria, who quickly transformed into a shadow and swiftly darted out of the dungeon!

However, when he returned to the magnificent main hall.

The sight before him instantly sent his heart plummeting to the bottom!

He saw that the four giant stone pillars, at this moment, seemed to have come alive, twisting and wriggling frantically!

Grotesque cracks spread across the stone pillars!

Immediately after!

Dense stone beasts, like a bursting dam, poured out frantically from the cracks!

Wolves, tigers, lions, leopards, apes, pythons... thousands upon thousands!

Endless!

They converged into a black torrent, roaring, howling, and frantically surging out towards the open main hall!

That terrifying number, that monstrous ferocity, was enough to make anyone's scalp tingle!

Not only inside the main hall.

Zhou Huai could clearly feel that the entire Secret Realm was, at this moment, completely in turmoil!

Looking at the mighty, endless army of exotic beasts.

Zhou Huai's heart completely sank to the bottom.

A beast tide was truly about to form.

Once the exotic beasts in this Secret Realm rushed out, Donghai City would definitely bear the brunt.

At that time, for the entire Donghai City.

It would be a catastrophe.

It was very likely to become the second Simon City.

Even his own weak body would not be spared!

Thinking of this, Zhou Huai's consciousness quickly withdrew.

He gave Moria's Smart Core AI a command to return the way it came.

Then, Zhou Huai's consciousness, like lightning, instantly transferred to Da Yi's body.

He absolutely couldn't stay in the Secret Realm.

He had to immediately notify all members of the Eternal Night Guild to evacuate at once!

At this moment, Da Yi was with other Eternal Night Guild members, clearing sporadic exotic beasts near the giant stone gate.

Rumble... A violent tremor, without any warning, came from deep underground.

The entire space was shaking, and crystal fragments from above fell rustling.

Everyone's faces were filled with unease.

“What's happening? Is it an earthquake?” a guild member shouted in alarm.

Another shook his head, his expression solemn: “Something's wrong, this tremor... it seems to be coming from deep within the Secret Realm!”

Even the usually composed Molly, at this moment, furrowed her delicate brows, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

Just then.

Da Yi, who had been standing still with a calm expression, suddenly had a sharp glint in his eyes!

The surrounding members' hearts tightened, and they instantly sensed that their Lord had arrived.

Everyone dared not be negligent in the slightest, stopping their actions and respectfully kneeling on one knee towards Da Yi.

“Greetings, Lord!”

Zhou Huai wasted no words.

His voice, coming from Da Yi's mouth, was cold and urgent, carrying an undeniable tone of command.

“Notify everyone!

Everyone, stop exploring immediately!”

“Return to Donghai City at the fastest speed!”

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

Although their hearts were filled with doubts, no member of the Eternal Night Guild would question their Lord's command.

“Yes!”

Everyone responded in unison, their voices echoing through the sky.

Molly quickly got up and began to organize the evacuation in an orderly manner.

Streaks of magical light for communication lit up, flying to various corners of the Secret Realm.

Soon, guild members who were still exploring deep within the Secret Realm returned to the Eternal Night Guild's headquarters, batch after batch, through the teleportation gate... At the same time.

Donghai City.

The entire city began to experience violent tremors.

As if an ancient giant beast, slumbering for eons, was slowly awakening deep underground.

Large sections of old houses collapsed with a crash amidst the violent shaking, and on the streets, countless citizens let out terrified screams and wails.

“What's going on?!”

“Why is there an earthquake out of nowhere?!”

“Mommy! I'm scared!”

“Don't be scared, don't be scared! Mommy's here!”

Panic spread like a plague to every corner of the city.

Fortunately, there were many professionals in the city; they quickly recovered from their initial panic and spontaneously launched rescue operations.

However, the tremor from underground showed no sign of stopping, instead intensifying.

An indescribable sense of oppression and unease enveloped everyone's hearts.

Zhou Family old residence.

Feeling the violent tremor beneath their feet, the servants and slaves in the residence were already in a chaotic mess, all looking terrified and fleeing in a panic.

Only one person was an exception.

Zhou Ting.

He still sat calmly in the armchair made of golden nanmu wood in the living room, looking at ease, as if all # Nоvеlight # the turmoil outside had nothing to do with him.

He even had the leisure to pick up the celadon teacup on the table and take a gentle sip.

As the hot tea slid down his throat, a nearly morbidly excited smile appeared on his wrinkled old face.

“It seems... Zhou Feng succeeded.”