"He's gone."
Luo Yan stowed the Pine Pattern Heavy Sword. He could feel the heavy sword changing.
It might be transforming into a Spirit Suit.
"Gone?" Shi Beiluo was somewhat surprised, but then thought that this was for the best. Michael's voluntary retreat would reduce their losses considerably.
"Then shall we head back too?"
Shi Beiluo's suggestion gave Luo Yan no reason to object.
Thus, the two divine machines soon left the ancient city.
The Strategic Affairs Department's Ruins Management Area.
"Thank goodness."
Seeing Zhurong and Yingzhao emerge from the Mother Gate one after another, followed by the other mechs from the two Heavenly Department Squads, Jia Miao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She then left silently.
After leaving Xing City, Luo Yan reunited with the other team members. From them, he learned that the Exploration team had encountered other angels on their way to the Teleportation Anchor.
However, after Michael left, those angels departed one after another as well.
Other than the angel devoured by Black Nether Heaven, all the others had vanished without a trace.
After returning to the Management Area, Luo Yan rested for a day before gathering information about the angels from the team members.
After organizing the information, he went to find Shi Beiluo, intending to discuss Michael with him.
The two entered the conference room. Luo Yan casually set up a Luo Screen, cutting off the exchange of aura between the inside and outside.
Only then did he find a seat and sit down.
Shi Beiluo spoke first. "I've reported the matter concerning Michael, but the higher-ups haven't issued any further instructions for now. They only told us to guard the Management Area and prevent a surprise attack from Michael."
"Also, they've already arranged for Dr. Jia Miao and the other scholars to