When black smoke billowed out and the Faceless One's form had yet to fully materialize, thirty Nuns hidden nearby sprang into action as soon as the order came through the Spiritual Network.
Ten of them were already Holy Light Sages, practically the bulk of the high-end strength among the Nuns.
The thirty Nuns formed groups of three. The Holy Light Sage stood at the center, while the other two placed one hand each on her shoulders from either side.
The Holy Light Sage raised her hand high. A pure-white Absolute Radiance Barrier spread outward from them, enveloping the bewildered and stunned citizens one after another.
The ten barriers completely interlocked, forming a massive barrier that covered the entire block.
Pure white light filled the sky and earth, sealing away all filth, might, and storms.
The Faceless One sensed that something was slightly off.
This method used by Tian Yuan City was far too targeted. Had they come prepared?
He also saw three humans who seemed to be experts of the city surrounding him in a faint triangular formation.
The Faceless One's thoughts raced. His gaze locked onto Lu Liu, who seemed the most threatening in his eyes. The next moment...
Swoosh—!
His form suddenly blurred. A figure without a face, yet seeming to possess hundreds or thousands of faces, instantly flashed before Lai Ni.
Of the three, Lai Ni was the weakest.
The black blade in his hand continued extending, stabbing through one light barrier after another in rapid succession.
This speed was even faster than Isroya and Lu Liu's, let alone Lai Ni, who was only at the Fourth Order Peak.
Lai Ni could not see the Faceless One's figure or movements at all. The enemy was like a dark phantom, with only the sensation of death attacking from