The Game Experience Took a Sharp Turn for the Worse

Buzz—the bright purple ripples surged forward, enveloping a full twenty-meter radius. Every monster within that area froze, bright purple light flashing in their eyes as they halted their encirclement and slaughter.

Click-clack. The armor plates and spikes on their arms folded shut as though their strength had been exhausted.

"Mm..." Ling Xingjian clutched her forehead. The blow had left her head throbbing; she seemed to hear the whispers of the Void Mother Nest by her ears, only for them to be suppressed by that radiant power.

When she looked up again, all the monsters were gazing at her eagerly, waiting for her command.

Ling Xingjian tried pointing ahead. "Kill our way out?"

The monsters immediately turned around and charged back in the direction they had come from. More monsters were continuously rushing in from that side, only to be met head-on by these monsters that had "abandoned darkness for the light." Like two crashing tides, they stirred up a violent torrent. Monsters tore into monsters within the courtyard, carving out a path for Ling Xingjian straight to the courtyard's main gate.

Ling Xingjian's smile instantly brightened again. "If that's how this game is played, then I won't hold back anymore!"

I can command these Void Spirit Children too?

As expected of me.

Then what am I waiting for? I'll lead the charge!

Ling Xingjian broke into a wild sprint, her long legs exploding with astonishing agility. The spear in her hand was practically equipped with a one-hit-kill cheat, becoming the perfect weapon for pushing the minion wave. She jabbed left, thrust right, swept up front, and struck back; the shaft rapidly extended into a long spear, and the wave advanced swiftly alongside her.

With a whoosh, Ling Xingjian charged out through the courtyard's main gate. Outside was a three-way T-junction,