Towering flames stained the evening clouds in the west crimson, while billowing black smoke shot into the sky like pillars of ink.
From several miles away, the chaotic sounds of fighting, weeping, and clashing weapons swept toward them on the evening wind. The smiles on the faces of the Sun Never Sets Team, who had been eagerly anticipating a rest, froze instantly, and their hearts plunged into the abyss.
One moment, they had been dreaming of comfortable lodgings and local delicacies in the village. The next, a scene like hell on earth greeted their eyes.
Mo Yuan's expression turned utterly grim in an instant, an icy gleam flashing through his eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, or even stopping to tell the others to rest, he left them with a brief, low command.
"Get there as quickly as you can."
Before his words had faded, Mo Yuan shot into the air, his soul power erupting as his clothes snapped in the fierce wind. He became a sharp blur, ignoring every obstacle as he flew straight toward the village engulfed in flames. As the strongest member of the team, he rushed to the battlefield first to suppress the source of the disaster and protect what life remained in the village.
Watching Mo Yuan's figure vanish into the distance, none of them dared delay. Their relaxed cheer disappeared completely, replaced by taut nerves and an oppressive weight they could not explain.
"Move!"
Lin Chen barked the command and took the lead. Everyone immediately gathered their focus and broke into a full sprint toward the stricken village ahead. As they raced onward, the smells of burning and blood on the evening wind grew stronger, washing over them in layers until even breathing felt difficult.
In just a few minutes, the group covered the several