What exactly had happened?
This was the question shared by Hua Ying and Leina.
Outside the Sub-Biological Defense Barrier, the tide-like Ink-like Energy was still pouring out recklessly. Accompanied by wave after wave of violent impacts, though they could not hear a single sound, both women knew a world-shaking battle must have taken place outside.
The less they could see, the more anxious they became. Especially Leina—several times, she wanted to lower her outstretched arm and check the situation outside, but Hua Ying stopped her every time.
"Have you forgotten Father... forgotten Hua Zhen Your Highness's instructions? No matter what happens, don't lose focus. He can handle everything."
Though she said that, Hua Ying was no less worried than Leina. Otherwise, how could someone as composed as her make such a slip of the tongue?
"I know." Leina pursed her lips, not noticing anything unusual. With the impacts crashing in wave after wave, it was difficult for her to remain undistracted. "What's going on? Could that God of Death Karl bastard be behind this again?" she asked irritably.
Hua Ying gripped the Flame Sword in her hand without saying anything. Based on Merlot Heavenly City's surveillance data on the Styx River over the years, God of Death Karl should not have possessed the means to create such a commotion.
But... it was hard to say.
Boom—!
Suddenly, a heart-stopping sense of dread rose in both Leina and Hua Ying. Before they could react, an incomparably brilliant Black Light flashed outside the Sub-Biological Defense Barrier. Space shattered across vast stretches like glass, enormous gashes spreading wildly in every direction. Space abruptly darkened, as though all starlight had been swallowed, returning to nothingness in a single breath.
Despite enduring such an impact, the Sub-Biological Defense Barrier did not budge. However, the Ink-like