The smoke and dust dispersed.
Where the Transit Altar had once stood, only a massive crater remained.
Charred black and perfectly level, without even a scrap of debris left behind.
Every formation, restriction, and origin passage had been utterly destroyed.
The Turbid Qi in the air was rapidly dissipating as well.
The greatest supply hub of the abnormalities in the Southeast Territory had vanished into nothing.
"It worked."
Blood Shadow let out a long breath, delight appearing on his face.
Luo Yiyi also eased up slightly, her eyes carrying a trace of relief.
With this Transit Altar destroyed, the abnormalities would have to lie low for at least several months.
The pressure on the front lines would drop by more than half.
Su Ming stood at the edge of the crater, looking down at the scorched earth with calm eyes.
He could clearly sense that the origin aura connected to the depths of the Ruins Realm had been completely severed.
Like a pinched-off water pipe, not a trace of energy could flow through anymore.
"Pass down the order."
Su Ming withdrew his gaze, his voice calm yet carrying an unquestionable decisiveness.
"Withdraw immediately and return by the planned route."
"The explosion here was too loud. Abnormal reinforcements will be here soon."
Everyone nodded in unison.
"Understood."
There was not a moment's delay.
The five-person squad immediately set off, rapidly withdrawing toward the outskirts of the Black Abyss along their previously mapped route.
They had been exceedingly cautious on the way in, taking more than half a day.
On the way back, they knew the route like the back of their hands, and their speed more than doubled.
Along the way, they evaded several Weird Patrol Squads hurrying over to provide support.
Those patrol squads were all rushing toward the altar,