A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 867 - 853: Green Orb of Light

"Officer, we are all students from the Holy Purple Crystal School. Here are our student IDs. We came out to browse the night market to see if we could find some treasures. Who could have imagined encountering such an incident?"

"Exactly, exactly, we are equally helpless; this is completely a disaster out of nowhere."

"Rest assured, Officer, we'll head back right after. We definitely won't stay outside any longer."

Ziyi negotiated with the officer from the City Defense Department for a while. After a professional check, the four were confirmed not to be suspects and were released.

Looking at the massive crowd stranded inside the Dueling Arena, Baiyu could only feel a pang of frustration.

Who knows how long it would take to finish checking such a massive number of people? Who could have thought that their rare outing would run into such an event?

Celestial Thunder and Green Dragon both felt they were struck by such a misfortune.

"It seems today is not a suitable day to go out. More and more City Guards are coming over; obviously, something major has happened here. Such rare occurrences just happened to find us," Ziyi said, full of frustration.

Although his expression was not visible,

one could imagine that underneath his mask, it was surely filled with a bitter smile.

Baiyu nodded, indeed feeling that their luck was particularly bad today. It was better to go back, as today clearly was not a suitable day to be out.

However, just as the four were about to head back, consecutive explosions suddenly echoed from both sides of the street.

It turned out it wasn't just the Dueling Arena that had a problem.

The entire black market had long been tampered with. The black market is an important trading market in the Great City, a component of the entire market. If paralyzed, it will certainly have a huge impact on the Great City.

The most crucial thing is,

this is a provocation to the dignity of the Great City, a declaration of war against the Great City. Such malicious events rarely occur.

"Let's go, we need to leave quickly to avoid trouble."

Baiyu said in a low voice.

He only wanted to study quietly; coming to the Holy Purple Crystal School was for the sake of learning, yet now he encountered one troublesome thing after another.

The others nodded repeatedly, also sensing a sinister air about the situation. If they didn't retreat timely, they might get caught up in this vortex. With their keen instincts, they could tell something major was about to happen!

Yet, despite their attempt to retreat from the night market, luck was not on their side.

After the explosions rose,

groups of black-robed figures surged from all directions, beginning indiscriminate slaughter among the people around. Instantly, sounds of battle rose everywhere as large numbers of City Guards rushed in, starting to slaughter these black-robed figures.

However, the number of black-robed figures far exceeded their expectations, and their strength was not negligible.

Even more bizarrely,

after these black-robed figures were killed, their bodies would vanish mysteriously in place, turning into sheets of withered leaves.

"These are people from the Life Sect, but the Life Sect has always been an orthodox sect; it couldn't possibly orchestrate such a large-scale attack. Their doctrine has always revered life and advocated peace. They have always opposed fighting and are peace-loving recluses," Ziyi said with a grim expression.

Beside him, Celestial Thunder added, "The Life Sect has always maintained a good relationship with the Great City. I can't figure out why they would suddenly take action against the Great City. Also, even if the sect is not weak, it couldn't possibly be a match for the Great City."

Everyone felt very puzzled.

But the present situation did not allow for much debate. After this group of black-robed figures broke out, a dark barrier rose over the black market. Having seen many grand scenes, Baiyu was not unfamiliar with this.

This thing,

is a barrier!

Using a Sealing Object or something else, here has been isolated from the Outer World; you can't get in or out for a short period.

Once this layer of dark barrier covered the surroundings, a green orb suddenly appeared in the sky above the black market's center, rotating continuously. All the blood of those killed by the black-robed figures surged toward this green orb.

It was like a giant vacuum cleaner.

Absorbing all the blood.

And after this green orb absorbed the blood, it continuously expanded, then more black-robed figures leaped out from within, charging in all directions, forming a good internal cycle.

The black-robed figures kill, the orb absorbs the blood, then creates even more black-robed figures, and the black-robed figures continue their furious killing spree.

This is an entirely healthy cycle.

"Damn, this time we're in deep trouble. That orb carries the aura of the Green Mother. When did those maniacs from the Life Sect begin to believe in the Green Mother!" Celestial Thunder's face changed.

The Green Mother,

one of the Evil Gods.

It seems to have an ambiguous connection with the God of Life and Nature, sharing the same authority.

But the two Divine Spirits, one is a True Divine, and the other is an Evil God.

Celestial Thunder stirred all over, and several thunder orbs actually rose around his body, rotating around him.

"Brothers, it's probably impossible to get out here for a while; everyone should save themselves. In such a situation, gathering together instead makes us prime targets—disperse and survive on your own. Our strength should hold until the Great City sends reinforcements."

After saying this,

his body shook, and he darted into a small alley.

Ziyi and Green Dragon no longer hesitated either, each showcasing their skills, swiftly hiding themselves.

Celestial Thunder was not wrong.

The more people, the larger the target. The right move was to hold out individually until rescue arrived.

As for hiding, Baiyu was a pro.

He didn't go far, instead retraced his steps back to the area of the underground arena, feeling that although there were many people here, the City Guard was also most numerous. As long as he stayed away from the underground arena, he would be fine.

Furthermore, most importantly,

it was close to the edge of the barrier, far from the green orb. If he broke through the dark barrier, he could escape.

Along the way, he disposed of several black-robed figures. These figures didn't seem very strong, basically defeated with a flick of the blade, like cutting vegetables.

However, after several encounters with black-robed figures, Baiyu finally discovered a problem.

They continue to grow stronger!

The black-robed figures are continuously growing stronger!

As the green orb in the middle expands, the figures' power seems to strengthen progressively as well.

The City Guards' resistance is beginning to struggle.

"This situation is utterly unsustainable. This ebb and flow will soon result in the black-robed figures slaughtering all living beings in the night market. By that time, who knows how large the green orb will grow," Baiyu frowned deeply.

Now even with the green orb being so formidable.

If it were to swallow everyone's blood here, its growth would be astronomical.

At this moment,

a grand voice suddenly pierced through the barrier, reaching everyone's ears.