Han Wu cocked his ear and listened, catching the black-robed figures' conversation.
"The God King has borne the disgrace of failed investments and spent hundreds of billions of divine power to create this chance for us to hold the ritual. This operation may only succeed, not fail!" the leading black-robed figure said.
"Understood," the other black-robed figures echoed.
"I set up warning signs forbidding entry around the edge of these ruins long ago. Any Divine Realm Player with even a shred of common sense would never dare barge in and cause trouble," one black-robed figure said.
"I cast a Bewildering Divine Art within the ruins' boundaries. It can last three days. Even demigods will get lost if they enter. To remain unaffected, one would have to be a true god," another black-robed figure said.
"I tampered with the maps sold at the various inns. Divine Realm Players simply won't be able to find this area..." The third black-robed figure described the work he had completed.
Only after all the black-robed figures had reported did their leader nod and say, "You have done well. Once we bring the item back, the God King will surely reward us handsomely."
"Time is almost up. Let's begin the ritual," one black-robed figure suggested.
The leading black-robed figure nodded and took out a large number of Gene Stones, arranging them on the ground in sequence.
These priceless Gene Stones were crucial tools for activating the ritual.
Midnight arrived.
An indescribable energy seemed to awaken, bursting forth from the courtyard.
Amplified by the ritual formed from the Gene Stones, it became a jade-green pillar of light that shot straight into the heavens.
A colossal magic formation suddenly appeared in the sky, completely enveloping the entire ruins.
The six black-robed figures were beside themselves with excitement. They