The trouble began with a warning from the Data Terminal.
At the time, everyone was focused on examining the clues left behind in the hall. Bai Huo and Hesperis were analyzing what weapon had made the largest hole above the hall, while Hassu and Hao Ren were each going through Amthura's documents. No one sensed the slightest murderous intent or hostility. Just like when Hao Ren had first been attacked, the Chaos Shadow gave off no detectable aura at all. Even the most experienced Old Hunter, or a demon king like Izax, couldn't predict its movements. Then the Data Terminal suddenly shot out of Hao Ren's arms and emitted a series of shrill alarms. "Attention! Abnormal energy detected! Abnormal energy detected!"
The Data Terminal identified enemies by their energy signatures, and its unique method of perception had sensed the Chaos Shadow's movements.
The blue, glowing brick that suddenly sprang out startled several nearby Demon Hunters. At first, they thought the otherworldly beings here had finally lost control of their instincts and decided to fight them. But Hassu immediately realized what was happening. The Old Hunter swiftly drew his hand crossbow and shouted, "Chaos Shadow!"
In the blink of an eye, the battle-hardened Demon Hunters entered combat mode at their leader's warning. A layer of pale silver, scorching flames rose around every one of them, while Bai Huo transformed completely into a figure resembling a flame maiden. Hao Ren was no slower. He immediately drew his silver-white spear and the apple crate—he didn't take out the psionic pistol because there were too many people around and he was worried about hitting them by mistake—and stepped in front of Lily. "Everyone, don't panic! Keep your heads clear!"
The moment Hao Ren finished speaking, a familiar sense of danger swept in from the