No sooner had Zhao Liansheng finished speaking than, without even waiting for Senior Brother, Senior Sister, or Third Master to respond—
From the distant Abyss Ghost Cave, in the direction of the nine-story bronze tower, a deafening boom suddenly rang out.
The sound was immense, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, tearing through heaven and earth.
The sudden blast made everyone present stiffen, fear appearing on their faces.
"What was that?"
"What happened?"
"Holy shit..."
"..."
Zhao Liansheng, Uncle Yu, and Tian Yong all spoke up, staring at the distance in disbelief.
My heart jolted, and I stepped forward.
I had never encountered anything like this either. I had no idea what was happening.
But before the aftershocks of the blast had fully faded, the illusory Nine Corpse Tower shuddered slightly. The massive iron chains around it rattled as they began tightening, securing the Nine Corpse Tower in place.
At the same time, black hatred aura began spreading around the Nine Corpse Tower.
It was so thick and overwhelming that even from such a distance, we could feel it clearly.
The Evil-Slaying Flowing Cloud Sword on my back trembled slightly as well.
It was not an excited tremor. The Tong Ghost Hand within it was afraid—terrified...
"The hatred aura is spreading. The Great Fiend is striking against the seal!"
Third Master spoke immediately, his expression grave.
Yet compared to us, Senior Brother and Senior Sister appeared much calmer.
Of course, Senior Brother's face was wrapped entirely in bandages, so I could not see his expression. Still, his movements showed no sign of tension.
The two of them turned to look toward the Nine Corpse Tower and the Abyss Ghost Cave.
Then Senior Brother Fu Xuefeng spoke.
"Everyone, don't panic. Just as Third Master said, the Great Fiend is striking