When Yu Yuan appeared at the War Fortress, it was already preparing for battle.
A thick Energy Barrier enveloped the fortress.
Every War Alchemical Dragon was ready to fight.
The sudden upheaval had clearly put Carmen on high alert.
Xiao Xi and Hogg stood beside Carmen, protecting him.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief at Yu Yuan's return.
"Leader..."
Yu Yuan cut Carmen off.
"Carmen, recall the Blood Abyss Legion to the fortress. We need to be ready for whatever comes next."
"Understood!" Carmen gave the order at once. Once the message had gone out, he turned back to Yu Yuan.
"What exactly happened? We detected an enormous energy surge from the Barren Plateau... Is it..." Carmen's expression tightened.
Yu Yuan looked toward the Barren Plateau and nodded slightly.
"It's what you think. The surge came from the True Hell Abyss. We need to prepare for the worst."
Carmen's heart sank.
It was the possibility he had feared most.
"How's the fortress?"
"Don't worry. The tremors haven't affected its main structure..."
Just then, Star Disciple and Greenfield emerged from the Teleportation Passage.
They stopped short at the sight of the world shaking around them.
"What's happening?"
Yu Yuan explained the situation to them.
Greenfield immediately began a divination.
Star Disciple helped her from the side.
The Pisces Destiny Compass circled above Greenfield, bathing her in rays of light.
Soon, a scene appeared within the glow.
Yu Yuan looked up, his eyes narrowing.
It showed the True Hell Abyss.
Torrents of energy erupted from its depths. Threads rose with them, each connected to one of countless Demon Puppets.
Yu Yuan tried to get a clearer look.
The image abruptly vanished.
Greenfield coughed up blood and fell backward.
Star Disciple appeared behind her in time to catch her.
"I can't see any