Chapter 438: Fan, Hurry Up!

Within the city.

All passersby looked up at the sky.

"Wow, this kind of spectacle is a once-in-a-centuries event. I never thought I'd be able to see such a beautiful sight in my lifetime."

"Do you know what it is?"

"Of course, it's a swirling cloud."

The passerby grumbled inwardly, thinking, "Idiot, who doesn't know it's a swirling cloud?"

The Special Department was alerted.

"The swirling cloud above the city has a strong energy reaction. There might be a powerful being present. We need to notify the citizens to evacuate to a safe place."

Jin Heli obtained the firsthand data, her expression grave.

One-Eyed Man remained silent for a long time.

"Where's Lin Fan?"

In the past, he had an attitude of invincibility, ready to strike down anyone who dared to cause trouble. However, the power of interstellar beings was too formidable. The first thing that came to mind when encountering a situation like this was Lin Fan.

"I don't know," Jin Heli replied.

One-Eyed Man said, "Notify all members above level eight within the city to assemble. Members below level eight are responsible for evacuating the citizens."

"Yes."

By now, the area was already crowded with people.

The LED screen outside the shopping mall broadcast the emergency news.

"Citizens, please immediately take shelter in a safe place."

The citizens heard the announcement.

"The Special Department is telling us to take shelter in a safe place."

"It's safe here."

"The most dangerous place is the safest place."

"Exactly."

The citizens didn't heed the Special Department's warning, filled with curiosity about the strange phenomenon. They all wanted to know what this swirling cloud really was.

Members of the Special Department were scattered throughout the city, some on vacation, some on dates. Upon receiving the department's notification, they all immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed towards the scene.

Due to the disappearance of the evil creatures, their workload had drastically decreased, leaving them with a lot of free time. At first, it was fine, feeling relaxed and comfortable, but with the prolonged period of inactivity, they were bored stiff.

Liu Ying carried large and small bags, his full head of black hair making him appear young and handsome. Even his girlfriend's affection for him had noticeably increased, as evidenced by having something to hold onto during certain activities.

In the past…

When he was bald, his girlfriend would complain, "It's so uncomfortable, I have nothing to grab."

But now… her hands gripped his shiny black hair, adding more excitement.

"Can you not go?"

His girlfriend looked at the swirling cloud, feeling a sense of oppression, as if it was dangerous.

Liu Ying placed the bags on the ground, stepped forward to hug his girlfriend, and gently kissed her forehead. "Honey, this is my responsibility. I must protect you. You take the things and go back first. Don't worry, I'm strong, nothing will happen."

"Then be careful, don't be reckless. Come home early tonight, I'll make your favorite seafood hot pot," his girlfriend said worriedly.

"Okay, but I also like your 'seafood'," Liu Ying said with a mischievous grin.

His girlfriend blushed. "You're so improper…"

Liu Ying put two fingers to his lips, making a kissing gesture. "Honey, go back, it's fine."

"Husband…"

"Hmm?"

"You mustn't get hurt, what would I do without you?"

"Don't worry, if I really die, your name will be on the beneficiary line for the compensation."

After saying that, he turned and quickly ran towards the distance.

Every time he went on a mission, he was prepared to sacrifice himself, so he cherished and loved his girlfriend very much. No matter how unreasonable she was, he would coax her, then throw her onto the bed for a fierce battle to quell the anger.

If… one day he really didn't return, he would never again see his beloved getting angry at him.

Liu Ying felt he was truly clever. Back when evil creatures roamed, even on vacation, he would carry his equipment. Later, after the evil creatures disappeared, he still didn't let his guard down, continuing to carry his equipment, always ready for battle.

At the scene.

Liu Ying saw his colleagues arriving from all directions, exchanging knowing nods.

"What's the situation now?"

"It's not clear. The department told us to evacuate the crowd and maintain order at the scene."

"What are they doing? Why are they still crowding around here?"

Liu Ying saw the citizens still standing there dumbfounded, looking a bit anxious. Hadn't they seen the department's notice? In an unknown situation, fleeing far away was the wisest course of action.

He came to the crowd and shouted, "Everyone, leave here quickly! Find a safe place to hide!"

Many citizens, upon hearing this, hurried away, while some took out their phones, filming the scene in the sky, completely ignoring Liu Ying's words.

Liu Ying came to their side. "Let's go!"

"Why are you yelling? This isn't your home. I can stay if I want to. What's it to you?" The speaker was a young man wearing glasses, carrying a backpack, and constantly filming the sky with his phone. He completely disregarded Liu Ying's warning and even felt Liu Ying's attitude was bad.

"It's dangerous."

"If it's dangerous, why aren't you running? This is a rare phenomenon, a once-in-a-century event. Let me tell you, my major is meteorology, and this situation, scientifically explained, is…"

He began explaining using his professional knowledge.

Liu Ying didn't bother with him and went to evacuate other citizens. Most citizens were quite compliant, but a few were uncooperative.

"Speed Talisman!"

He took out a talisman and stuck it on himself, greatly increasing his movement speed as he weaved through the crowd.

This was a busy downtown area.

There were too many citizens.

Completely evacuating them without causing a stampede was extremely difficult, but even so, they couldn't give up.

Boom!

Just then, a thunderous roar echoed from the swirling cloud.

Immediately afterward.

A bolt of lightning struck down, targeting the guy with glasses. Liu Ying wanted to save him, but the lightning was too fast. With a bang, the bespectacled man was instantly annihilated.

"What's that?"

Where the bespectacled man had disappeared, a transparent human figure floated towards the sky.

"A soul?"

Liu Ying, as a graduate of the Maoshan Academy, seemed to recognize it as a soul, because Maoshan once had profound secret arts that could manipulate souls.

However, they were later lost.

"What the heck is that?" Gu Ao, a powerful figure from the Buddhist Academy, came to Liu Ying's side and asked.

Gu Ao, whom he hadn't seen in a while, was even more muscular than a few months ago due to his love of weightlifting, brimming with explosive power.

Liu Ying said, "Be careful, it seems to be able to absorb souls."

"Souls? Do such things really exist?" Gu Ao was shocked.

"Of course, if it weren't for the lost secret arts of the Maoshan Academy, I could perform a ritual to draw out your soul."

The current situation was clearly not simple.

It was definitely not something they could handle.

One-Eyed Man appeared on the roof of a tall building, his expression grave as he looked at the sky. He already felt immense pressure.

"Who's tanking later?" Master Yongxin asked.

He and One-Eyed Man were both Buddhist powerhouses, commonly known as meat shields. When encountering enemies, they were the ones at the front, while a group of weaker individuals attacked from a distance behind them. They endured the most painful blows and sometimes even failed to attract the monster's aggro, getting yelled at by those weaker individuals.

It was truly a lot of pressure.

"What do you think?" One-Eyed Man said.

Master Yongxin said, "I am older and more experienced than you. This situation is a good opportunity for you to practice and gain experience."

"You're really getting ahead of yourself."

One-Eyed Man had that feeling.

This situation was indeed one that only he could withstand. The Arhat Dharma Body boosted One-Eyed Man's confidence immensely. His increased cultivation gave him sufficient ability to confront stronger enemies.

"Amitabha," Master Yongxin said, putting his palms together.

In the distance.

Wu Sheng frowned. "How could the Soul Race come here? They're too arrogant, appearing directly above the city. Don't they know there's a terrifying individual here?"

"Anyone seeking death can't be stopped," Wu Xingyun said.

"Elder, judging by the situation, the Soul Race member who came here shouldn't be weak. They clearly intend to harvest the souls of everyone in this city. We should go take a look, in case of any unforeseen circumstances," Wu Sheng said.

His thinking was simple.

Maintaining good relations with the people here was essential.

Wu Xingyun nodded. "Yes, that's a good approach."

At this moment.

A figure gradually descended from the swirling clouds.

"Not bad, not bad, all fresh, pure souls, and quite a large number too. This trip wasn't in vain."

This middle-aged man wore a grayish-black robe, his face thin with prominent cheekbones, giving off a rather harsh impression. His hooked nose, not particularly full, added a touch of gloominess.

Hun Yue came from the starry sky. In the vastness of space, their clan cultivated sinister secret arts that required souls for cultivation. The more powerful the soul, the more beneficial it was to them.

Of course, the souls of these ordinary humans without cultivation were also decent. If high-quality souls weren't available, quantity would suffice.

Hun Yue looked down upon the scattering crowd below, a sinister smile appearing on the corners of his mouth. He stretched out his hand, and a banner appeared. As the banner unfurled, the wind and clouds surged, emanating an aura that intimidated the mind.

"Souls, come!"

He waved the banner and shouted loudly.

The banner radiated light.

"Lin Daoming…" One-Eyed Man shouted.

Lin Daoming immediately understood. He raised his hand, and dozens of golden talismans rose into the air. He felt a pang of heartache; these golden talismans were the highest grade and very difficult to refine. But there was no other way, in this situation, he had to go all out.

"Release!"

The golden talismans ignited, transforming into specks of light that merged together.

Hun Yue sensed this energy fluctuation, glanced down, and angrily said, "Petty tricks, you're courting death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved the banner, and a beam of light swiftly swept forth.

Lin Daoming didn't expect the opponent to be so terrifying, not only instantly breaking the golden talismans he had painstakingly accumulated but also sending a terrifying force towards him.

Pfft!

Lin Daoming felt as if his chest had suffered a heavy blow, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He cried out, "What are you all waiting for? Meat shields, get up there!"

One-Eyed Man was already prepared.

But seeing Lin Daoming heavily injured with a single blow, he suddenly felt…

Like he couldn't withstand it.

One-Eyed Man said, "Who exactly are you?"

He intended to communicate with the other party first. Any conflict arose from a lack of proper communication. He firmly believed that as long as they communicated well, there would be a good start.

Hun Yue looked at One-Eyed Man with contempt.

"Hmph, Hun Yue of the Soul Race. Your souls are quite good. I happen to be cultivating a secret art recently, and I need your souls to make up the numbers. Come and lend me your aid."

Hun Yue's intention was simple: to act.

One-Eyed Man screamed inwardly.

Fan… Hurry up!