"Attention all squads! Form an exploration formation with me at the center!"

"First and second squads, take charge of the left flank area, remain vigilant!"

"Chu He and Mo Hen, each of you will lead an elite squad and plunge directly into the depths to search for traces of high-level demons!"

Qin Ming and Jasmine spoke at the same time, issuing instructions as quickly as possible.

They are already intimately familiar with the operational procedures in this environment.

However, just as the thousands of people were about to disperse like mercury and merge into the endless fog, a calm voice stopped them.

"Don't be impatient."

Zhou Huai, who had come along, spoke up.

Just four words were enough to freeze all the members who were about to take action in place.

Qin Ming, Jasmine, and the others were all taken aback and turned around to look at their master, somewhat puzzled.

"My lord, what is this...?" Qin Ming asked in confusion.

In the past, when exploring ruins, the Lord always stayed behind to oversee and strategize, rarely interfering in their specific actions.

Moreover, why suddenly call a halt at such a crucial moment when every second counts?

Zhou Huai didn't explain, but simply smiled at the puzzled looks on everyone's faces.

Then, under the gaze of thousands of eyes, he reached into the pocket of his black trench coat and pulled something out.

It was a ball of light, roughly the size of a fist, perfectly round, emitting a soft white glow.

The surface of the sphere of light is covered with mysterious golden patterns. Just looking at it gives people a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility, as if they are bathed in a gentle breeze.

What's this?

Everyone was stunned.

“My lord, is this some kind of large-scale lighting equipment?” Jasmine guessed, but she herself found the idea somewhat ridiculous.

With the Lord's methods, how could he possibly produce something so flashy and impractical?

Zhou Huai did not answer, but gently pinched the ball of light with his thumb and forefinger.

Then, in front of everyone, apply a little force.

"Snap—"

A crisp sound of shattering glass broke the silence of the mist.

The sphere of light shattered instantly!

In the instant of shattering, a vast aura originating from the beginning of heaven and earth and the origin of all things rushed out from the broken points of light!

This aura was not violent, but it was incomparably magnificent and majestic!

In its presence, both S-rank Chu He and all the professionals present felt incredibly insignificant!

"This...this is?!" Qin Ming was horrified, his body involuntarily taking half a step back, his soul trembling under that aura.

Before everyone could react to the terrifying pressure, an even more unbelievable scene unfolded.

From within the shattered sphere of light, wisps of ethereal blue smoke rose.

The wisps of smoke slowly gathered and solidified in mid-air, eventually... outlining the phantom of an old man with an air of otherworldly grace!

The old man was dressed in a simple gray Taoist robe, with white hair and beard, an ancient face, and eyes that contained the profound truths of the birth and death of the universe and stars.

"hiss--!"

A series of gasps erupted from within the ranks of the Eternal Night Guild.

Just as everyone was in shock, Zhou Huai's voice rang out, clearing up their doubts.

"Let me introduce you to the Great Sage Li Er."

At this moment, Li Er's true form is not in Donghai City.

This is a brand new skill he learned when he advanced to level ten.

【A divine manifestation in public!】

If Zhou Huai so desires, he can crush a merit ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) orb he has prepared in advance at any time and place, projecting the phantom of the Great Sage Li Er into any location.

Although this phantom has no offensive power, it possesses an incredibly powerful ability.

That is, it can also use 【Words become Law】 once!

The summoned phantom of Li Er didn't utter a single word of nonsense, and didn't even glance at the Eternal Night Guild members around him who looked like they'd seen a ghost.

His eyes, which held the profound truths of the universe, merely swept calmly over the thick, impenetrable gray mist surrounding him.

Then, he slowly raised his hand and gently waved his sleeve at the thick fog that had enveloped the entire ruins for millions of years.

A word, ancient and indifferent, yet containing the highest laws of heaven and earth, was softly uttered from his mouth.

The fog has lifted.

This voice is a divine decree from the heavens, echoing deep within everyone's soul!

The moment the words fell!

A sudden change has occurred!

The originally viscous gray mist, as if encountering its natural enemy, began to retreat and dissolve at a terrifying speed visible to the naked eye!

It wasn't a slow fading, but rather a brutal erasure by an invisible hand!

The laws of this world have been forcibly rewritten!

Once the word "scatter" is uttered, no more fog is allowed to exist in this place!

call--!

A sudden gust of wind arose!

In just a few seconds, the dense fog surrounding everyone, which was enough to make even S-class experts lose their way, had completely dissipated, revealing the land within a radius of several hundred meters, which was covered with ruins!

And this is just the beginning!

The invisible force of dispersal is still spreading wildly in all directions of the ruins with an unstoppable momentum!

One kilometer...

Five kilometers...

Ten kilometers...

All the members of the Eternal Night Guild stood there dumbfounded, heads tilted back, mouths agape, watching this scene that could only be described as a miracle.

They watched helplessly as the gray sky, which had once filled them with fear and danger, was torn open with an enormous gash by an unparalleled force!

Sunlight, or some unknown source of light, shone down from above the dispelled mist, illuminating this ancient ruin that had been shrouded in darkness and dampness for millions of years, making it crystal clear!

The whole world suddenly became clear!

Li Er's illusory figure unleashed a gentle breeze, erasing the thick fog that shrouded the area with the power of the laws.

Quiet.

A silence that lasted for more than ten seconds.

Thousands of fully armed elite Eternal Night Guild members stood frozen in place, mouths agape, staring at the scene before them.

"Gurgle..."

Someone swallowed hard in the silence.

"My lord...this...this divine power!"

"Stop fucking staring!"

Qin Ming was the first to regain his senses. He drew his battle sword from his waist, pointed the blade directly at the ancient ruins in front of him, and roared.

"Our lord has already cleared away the greatest obstacle for us! He has even paved the way for you. If you still can't dig out any Mortal Demon Source Stones, you might as well slit your own throats and apologize!"

"First and Second Battalions! Immediately launch a fan-shaped assault!"

"Third and Fourth Battalions! Stay close to Lord Chuhe and Lord Mohen! If you encounter high-level monsters, don't try to fight them head-on, focus on kiting them!"

"All troops, listen up! Turn this ruin upside down! Move out!"

"kill--!!!"

Accompanied by battle cries, thousands of elite members of the Eternal Night Guild surged into the ancient ruins.