"It was indeed Xing Can. Finding this place was quite impressive. Make them kneel, Cricket."
Azathoth's voice came through. Great Demon Hongjun, freed from his restraints, transformed from his original body into a bald, middle-aged man with a blank expression and round, staring eyes. As he carried out Azathoth's order and raised his palm toward the doorway—
"Buzz!"
All sounds were shut out from Xing Can, Old Wu, and Elizabeth's minds, leaving only a resonating hum. Immediately afterward, an unbelievable gravitational force pressed down upon their bodies. The three of them fell to their knees at once. In the final instant, Elizabeth activated her True Ghost Body, which had only reached 10% completion, allowing her to retain some mobility under the gravity.
But for Old Wu, who was advanced in years, physically weaker than before, and not particularly skilled in such matters, the gravitational pressure directly shattered his knees. His entire body collapsed and sank into the ground.
The surrounding space was completely disrupted. Only the spatial passage that had been set up behind them in advance still remained.
"Damn it!"
Xing Can forcibly resisted the gravity and pushed himself upright. During his corrupted state in the Sunken Ghost Realm, Xing Can had gained improved control over his treasure during his battle against Zhang Chen. He drove the Swallow Sword - Black Tongue into the center of his own body, and six black tongues spread deep into his flesh, merging with Xing Can.
His physical abilities increased enormously, allowing him to move under the gravity.
However, Xing Can was not foolish enough to confront Azathoth head-on. Grabbing Elizabeth and Old Wu with both hands, he rushed toward the entrance and the Void Port less than two meters away. Once they crossed through space, they would be able to escape.
"Dongji