“What?!” For a split second, Bai Feifei’s mind went completely blank.
She didn’t understand what Xu Mo meant. She thought the “Evil God” he mentioned was himself.
Is he going to stop pretending and start killing everyone now?!
How could this happen? Have I been deceived again...?
“What the hell are you thinking? Stop overthinking!”
In the next second, Xu Mo’s scolding rang out in her mind.
He was nearly at his breaking point. For a moment there, his control over the character had clearly loosened, which meant Bai Feifei’s mental state was fluctuating again.
He had no choice but to explain:
“What I’m saying is that the air spraying up from below is contaminated with the most direct essence of an Evil God.”
“These people have absolutely no experience dealing with Evil Gods, yet they actually dare to crowd around and watch!”
“This isn't just a simple aberration. With their level of strength, there’s no way they can withstand it.”
Bai Feifei: “...”
Hearing Xu Mo’s words, she finally calmed down.
Who on earth would have that kind of experience?!
Meanwhile, Wan Qianhong, Ye Yu, and the others were also stunned as they watched “Bai Feifei” suddenly commit murder.
Before they could even call out to ask what was happening, they saw her raising her sword and lunging toward the next person.
Everyone present had already witnessed just how efficient Bai Feifei was at killing.
“Bai Feifei!”
Wan Qianhong didn't have time to think. She curled her hand into a claw, temporarily constricting “Bai Feifei’s” blood flow and forcing Xu Mo’s body to a sudden halt.
“Damn it! This woman’s early-stage abilities are so troublesome!” Xu Mo cursed inwardly, recalling the feeling of fighting her in the game.
He looked up and saw the Rangers standing at the very edge of the cavern.
Because Aries Hong Jiu had ordered them not to interfere earlier, none of them had been affected by the sudden burst of gas from below.
Xu Mo roared at them:
“Move! Hurry!”
“Kill everyone who was near that hole just now!”
The Rangers hesitated as they looked at the shouting “Bai Feifei,” but then Aries Hong Jiu’s roar thundered over.
“Listen to her!”
“From now on, her words are the same as my orders!”
At this moment, Aries Hong Jiu’s rough eyes were filled with lingering fear.
Earlier, when he had smashed through the ground, he had fortunately listened to “Bai Feifei” and retreated several steps.
Most of that foul, viscous sludge had been caught by Li Gui, while the small amount that had sprayed toward him had been evaporated by his intense flames.
He didn't know exactly what it was, but as a member of the Rangers, he had seen countless Containment Objects.
The abnormal aura carried by that sludge was stronger than any Containment Object he had ever encountered!
Therefore, he immediately followed “Bai Feifei’s” lead and issued the order to his men.
Following that, the flames surrounding him curled inward, covering his body like a suit of flowing armor as he lunged behind Li Gui.
“Get down there!”
With a sweeping kick, he slammed his leg into Li Gui’s calf, knocking him flat onto the ground.
He then pounced, grabbing the back of Li Gui’s clothes and pinning him firmly against the hole he had punched, using the man’s body to block the gas that was still leaking out.
At the same time, the Rangers moved. They drew their weapons and began to cut down those who had been splattered.
This time, Wan Qianhong did not stop them.
Because even with the naked eye, it was clear that something was wrong!
Those who had been hit by the spray were standing frozen in place. Even when a Ranger’s blade swung toward their necks, they offered no reaction.
It was as if they had completely accepted their fate and were waiting to die.
Yet, the aura radiating from them was mysteriously growing stronger! Beneath their clothes, their flesh began to writhe unnaturally.
Suddenly, a hand burst out from the back of one man’s neck, catching the Ranger’s weapon mid-swing!
“Are they... aberrating?!” Wan Qianhong watched in horror.
“No... this is more than just an aberration!”
If it were just a simple aberration, their strength wouldn't be skyrocketing like this.
In that short span of time, Wan Qianhong could feel the auras of several Rank 3 Scavengers surging until they were nearly equal to her own!
What kind of concept was that?
It was only because Xu Mo had reacted quickly and the Rangers had moved fast to kill them; otherwise, there was no telling how far their strength would have grown.
“Of course it’s more than just an aberration,” Xu Mo’s voice rang in her ear.
“An aberration is merely corruption from being tainted by an abnormal aura. What they just got hit with is the source and progenitor of all anomalies.”
“Which... which Evil God of the Old Days was this again? I really can’t seem to recall.”
An Evil God of the Old Days?!
Hearing “Bai Feifei’s” earth-shattering words, Wan Qianhong stared at her in a daze.
She had set out to investigate a case of corruption and darkness, but as she dug deeper, what on earth had she unearthed?!
Did the masterminds in the Inner City even know what they were doing?
After Hong Jiu smashed the hole open, it seemed some of the pressure had been vented, and the earthquake stopped.
However, the aura continuously leaking from the opening was steadily draining the Sanity of everyone present.
“Save... save me.”
Li Gui was currently kneeling on the ground, coughing violently. His fingers dug deep into the earth as he struggled to call for help.
But in his current state, no one could save him; they didn't even know what was happening to him.
Hong Jiu stood nearby, frowning as he observed the changes.
Even though the Rangers traveled far and wide and had seen all sorts of bizarre anomalies and Containment Objects, he had never seen anything like this.
“What are you just standing there for?!” Xu Mo was exasperated when he saw Hong Jiu stop. “Kill him!”
“Oh, right.” Aries Hong Jiu snapped out of it and threw a punch, his fist hurtling toward Li Gui’s head like a missile.
Thud!
In a heavy, muffled impact, Li Gui didn't budge. His head only swayed slightly.
The aura on his body began to climb sharply!
“Wait... no, it seems I don't need saving!”
“I’m fine, I’m fine. This is a good thing!”
“I’ve succeeded!”
Li Gui’s body gradually twisted and deformed, stretching and growing taller until he truly looked like a ferocious ghost. Xu Mo felt a headache coming on just looking at him.
This was bad. If a powerhouse at the Edgerunner level was influenced by an Evil God’s aura and turned into a servant, it would be extremely difficult to handle.
There was no telling what level of strength he might reach.
And right now, that wasn't even the worst part.
The worst part was—Xu Mo realized his control time was about to run out!
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