The mist dispersed.
The scenery around them changed.
In the vast ocean stood a deserted island, several dozen miles across.
Gu Qingshan, Zhang Yinghao, and Ye Feili suddenly appeared on the island.
Dawn had arrived, and the sea breeze was brisk and refreshing.
The three stood by the shore, gazing at the blue waters and sky.
"This place has a nice view. It'd be perfect for a vacation," Zhang Yinghao said.
"Aren't we in the middle of the God Ascension War? Why did we suddenly appear here? What are we supposed to do now?" Ye Feili asked excitedly.
"Look."
Gu Qingshan pointed at the beach in front of them.
Lines of text gradually appeared on the fine sand:
"Both sides of the God Ascension War have entered the Sunken Secret Sea."
"To ensure fairness, you and your opponents will each have half an hour to rest and prepare."
"This is the preparation period. The timer has started."
"Once the preparation period ends, you will receive your first piece of intelligence."
"Please note: Do not enter the sea without permission."
"Hint: At least one kind of apocalypse will descend upon this world every hour."
When the text had finished appearing, it gradually faded from the sand.
The three exchanged glances.
"We get half an hour to rest. That's pretty considerate," Ye Feili said.
Zhang Yinghao let out a breath of relief and put his sniper rifle back over his shoulder. "I thought we'd be thrown straight into a fight to the death. Since we have some room to maneuver, we've got a better chance."
Gu Qingshan nodded. "Chaos and Order each have their own way of doing things. I doubt this will be a simple fight. If it were, we could just go pick a fight with the Soul Screamer whenever