After Huo Yuhao and Ye Guyi returned to the academy, countless figures descended from the sky into the former location of the Evil Soul Masters' Stronghold. When the leading middle-aged Soul Engineer commander saw the half-collapsed building, his expression shifted slightly. He immediately waved his hand.
"First squad, come in with me and inspect the place. The rest of you stay outside. If you see anyone acting suspiciously, arrest them at once."
Led by the commander of this Soul Engineer Patrol Team, more than a dozen people entered the smoking, partially collapsed building.
In the nearby streets, large numbers of soldiers began gathering. Once the people saw the soldiers arriving, their panic quickly subsided.
Although much of the building had collapsed, there were still some intact areas inside.
There was not a single living creature in the rubble-strewn hall. With the Soul Guiding Lamps damaged, it was pitch-black inside.
Whoosh.
As the portable Soul Guiding Lamp lit up, the darkness was driven away, and only then did they clearly see the scene within.
Strange bloodstains remained on the walls, while active Soul Power fluctuations lingered in the air, proving that this was where the explosion had begun.
"Search in teams of three. Report immediately if you find anything."
Li Caiyuan, the commander of the Patrol Team, spoke in a grave voice.
"Yes." Everyone answered in unison and quickly split into groups of three, spreading through the spacious hall and the other ruined areas.
A place once inhabited by Evil Soul Masters seemed naturally colder than usual. Even through their protective armor, everyone felt a chilling cold seep through their bodies. It was an unpleasant sensation.
But they did not yet know the reason for it.
"Sir, there's something here."
Less than ten seconds later, a shout rang out.
A Soul