The situation on Blue Star is gradually getting out of control

By the time the army reassembled, the Blood Moon had already climbed into the night sky.

Arriving at the entrance of Tidehunter City, scattered small grave mounds, left behind by players who had died and revived, dotted the area.

The Star Palace members weren't surprised.

After Yang Jian led his people to provide 'robbery-style assistance' to Dongji City, almost all cities across the three continents mobilized.

Unfortunately, they did mobilize, but at this stage, without the scale of Star Palace, it was difficult for a single city's strength to gather a team capable of defeating a Level 55 Golden BOSS.

This wasn't just about fighting the BOSS.

They also needed to pull the Golden BOSS away from the crowd.

Enough strong individuals were required to keep the Abyssal Monsters in check.

Otherwise, even the strongest tank would struggle to withstand the combined assault of Abyssal Monsters and the BOSS.

Both technique and timing were crucial here.

Currently, One Wood, whether due to a calm mindset knowing he had backup or because of his inherent strength, had successfully pulled the BOSS twice so far.

Of course, this wasn't absolute.

For example, the Great Xia Federation had cleared the Vanguard Camp connecting Chang'an City to White Stone Highlands three hours prior, but then they were wiped out repeatedly afterward.

The three main cities under the American flag in the West Continent also cleared one Vanguard Camp.

The North Continent also cleared one, but these were only the Vanguard Camps at the entrance.

No one had yet managed to fight their way into a city and reach the BOSS in a short amount of time.

So, for the players of Dongji City to want to attack Dongji City, that was completely wishful thinking!

That night, Tidehunter City was annihilated.

After Yang Jian took out the second dungeon stone and sealed the dungeon, the scene once again transformed dramatically.

Watching the returning light of his guild members light up one by one, Zhou Yue sighed.

“What’s wrong?”

“A large number of Abyssal Monsters have invaded the blue star!”

Yang Jian frowned. “A large number?”

Previously, when they couldn't defeat the Abyssal Monsters in the Eastern Continent, the blue star's Abyssal Monsters were a boon.

But now that they could block the gates and kill Abyssal Monsters in the Eastern Continent, the blue star's Abyssal Monsters were becoming a nuisance.

“How many is a large number? Where did they appear?”

“Fifty-three. Their locations are no longer certain; the blue star will's perception is gradually blurring…”

Yang Jian pondered for a moment. “Then there’s nothing we can do about it! It’s time to let them come…”

Since things had come to this, Zhou Yue wasn't one to be sentimental.

“However… if we clear them in time, we can at least delay it for three more months! But if we let them be, the abyssal rift will open on the blue star in a month at most!”

“Without precise locations, are you going to search the entire world? Besides, it won’t happen that quickly…”

Yang Jian looked at the trench before him.

“When you don’t deal with them, they will naturally find a way to save themselves!”

“Previously, we had no choice because of that bit of abyssal essence, but now we have both the Time-Space Martial Arts Arena and the ability to block the gates and kill them directly on Lonely Star Island! We don’t need the blue star’s abyssal essence anymore…”

Zhou Yue thought about it and realized there was no other option.

If the blue star will could still provide the exact locations of the Abyssal Monster landings, then dealing with the Abyssal Monsters and earning a fortune in abyssal essence would be a simple matter.

But if she had to search for them herself, she wouldn't waste that time!

…The Star Palace official website immediately released an announcement:

“The abyssal invasion has entered the next phase. The blue star will can no longer accurately determine the Abyssal Monster landing points. Everyone, fend for yourselves…”

Almost every country had dedicated personnel monitoring the Star Palace official website.

Upon seeing this news, several families immediately erupted in chaos… In Western Europe, blue star,

The various countries’ violent agencies had only one way to deal with Abyssal Monsters: lockdown, then await support.

As for where to lock down? Of course, the affected areas… to prevent outsiders from entering and dying in vain.

And also to prevent insiders from leaving!

To prevent soul-type Abyssal Monsters from possessing and escaping… Western Europe was no exception.

In a sense, their experience in dealing with Abyssal Monsters was even richer.

Because, so far, the governance of this land was the most lax.

Their people would often have two deranged individuals emerge, then summon the abyss.

Therefore, the slow-moving governments had already established Abyssal response teams in various cities.

The leader of the response team was cursing.

“Damn abyss, why did you appear in my jurisdiction? Damn Chinese, why can’t you be faster and just come and deal with this? Damn…”

The leader of the response team was cursing in his heart when suddenly his phone rang.

It startled him.

He didn’t dare to curse out loud, fearing Zhou Yue might hear him… “Damn it, calling me at this time?”

Upon seeing the number on his phone, the captain immediately straightened his attitude.

The secretary to the city’s top official, and also his brother-in-law… “Retreat?”

The leader of the response team heard this inexplicable order.

“But brother-in-law, if we retreat now…”

“What? Then! Then should I leave quietly or…?”

The person on the other end of the phone was speechless.

“Chaos is coming. With a little power in your hands, are you planning to let go?”

The captain nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

That made sense; those under him were his future reliance.

Hanging up the phone, the leader of the response team cursed under his breath.

“Damn it… Damn it… How dare you!”

The leader of the response team picked up the walkie-talkie he had placed on the car hood and roared loudly, “Retreat!”

If he were told to confront the monsters directly, he wouldn't dare.

Executing such an order would likely involve a long, long hesitation.

But if you tell him to retreat? …

“Retreat… Everyone, listen to my command, retreat!”

The deputy leader was directing his team members to set up defensive facilities when he heard his superior shouting “retreat” over the walkie-talkie.

“Captain, did you just say retreat?”

“Your damn ears didn’t hear wrong. Retreat, now, immediately!”

In a nearby street, the Abyssal Monster was still roaring.

Meanwhile, the response team members responsible for obstructing and intercepting unwitting civilians from entering the Abyssal Monster-ravaged area had withdrawn.

Although the response team didn't dare to confront the abyss, they were somewhat effective in deterring curious onlookers.

Once they withdrew, many fearless people gathered, intending to observe from a close distance.

After all, previous Abyssal Monsters were usually dealt with by Zhou Yue and the blue star will shortly after their appearance.

Therefore, when facing Abyssal Monsters, there were always some bold individuals who wanted to see their true colors.

Such as reporters, or fanatical Abyssal cultists… However, despite being fanatics, hearing the screams and suppressed sobs from that street still made their hearts tremble slightly.

At this moment, it wasn't long before residents who realized something was wrong began to attempt to escape!

Those who were targeted were simply unlucky.

About half an hour later, the onlookers on the periphery felt something was amiss!

The Abyssal Monster wasn’t dead yet? Where was the support? Where was that superwoman?

Then, they saw disaster-stricken residents starting to flee, with no one stopping them.

Indeed, no one had stopped them from observing up close, let alone these people fleeing.

A reporter, well-traveled and experienced, felt something was off at this point.

“Catherine, listen, quietly leave that place now! Star Palace has announced that the abyssal invasion has entered its second phase, and they can no longer meddle!”

“When did this happen?”

“Half an hour ago…”

Catherine’s anger surged. “Something that happened half an hour ago, and you’re only telling me now?!”

“I just found out too. You know, it was my afternoon tea time just now, and I don't have a habit of focusing on work during afternoon tea!”

Catherine hung up the phone.

Listening to the still-chaotic street nearby, she called her photographer and drove away.

Fortunately, the Abyssal Monsters that could come over at this stage weren't particularly powerful individuals.

Initially, residents in the abyssal invasion area were hiding in their homes.

However, they hadn't heard any movement from the outside response team.

Since no one was stopping them… if not now, when else to run?

Thus, when the first family escaped, the residents of the ravaged area couldn't stay put.

One by one, they left all their belongings.

Families got into their cars and began to scatter and flee… It was at this moment that Catherine received a call from her superior!

She had ten thousand “Mǎmàipí” (a Chinese internet slang term expressing frustration or exasperation) she wanted to say!