On the morning of the appointed day, the first group had already arrived outside the canyon.
They cautiously surveyed their surroundings and only entered the canyon one after another after confirming there was no ambush.
As time passed, more and more people gathered in the canyon. By rough estimate, there were actually over ten thousand of them.
Among them were quite a few Soul Douluo-level experts, as well as several family heads who had once been highly renowned.
The masked leader stood on the high platform in the center of the canyon, looking at the dense crowd below and nodding in satisfaction.
"Everyone, thank you for your trust!"
the masked man said loudly:
"Please wait a moment. Our Soul Guidance Cannons will soon arrive..."
Before he could finish, a rumble suddenly came from the slopes on both sides of the canyon.
Countless dim blue lights lit up from behind the rocks. Dense rows of Soul Guidance Cannon muzzles aimed at the crowd within the canyon.
"Not good! It's a trap!"
Someone cried out and turned to flee.
However, the canyon entrance had long been blocked by massive boulders, while steep cliff walls rose on both sides. There was nowhere to escape.
The masked man on the platform slowly removed his hood, revealing a familiar face—it was Xu Peng.
"Sorry to disappoint you all."
Xu Peng's voice spread throughout the canyon through a Soul Guidance amplifier as he addressed everyone:
"The so-called Soul Guidance Cannons were actually prepared for you."
The crowd in the canyon instantly descended into panic. Screams, curses, and the sounds of colliding Soul Power intertwined.
"Fire!"
Xu Peng gave the order.
The soldiers on the slopes had long since drawn their bows. Countless arrows infused with Soul Power fell like a torrential downpour.
"Open fire!"
With Xu