A thunderous roar echoed through the air, rattling the very foundations of the earth. The noise seemed to erupt from hundreds, if not thousands, of black-scaled beasts, their hooves pounding against the ground in a deafening rhythm. More and more of these creatures poured out from the depths of the abyssal cavern. 10

A swirling purple fog engulfed the area, stretching almost a hundred li in every direction. Within this haze, flashes of purple lightning danced.0

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Within a hundred-li radius of the abyssal cavern stood a grand stone hall. Within the hall, a large light screen displayed the chaotic scene unfolding at the entrance of the abyssal cavern.1

Before the projection stood an imposing, black-scaled jiaolong alongside two elderly men, one in white and one in purple. Their expressions were grave as they watched the countless strange beasts howling toward the sky.0

"The creatures have broken through to the surface," the jiaolong spoke in a low voice.0

"Hall Master, they have yet to emerge completely," the white-robed elderly man spoke with a trace of panic. "With the combination of Hall Master's array and the treasure left behind by Deity Huang, we should be able to suppress this menace with ease."0

"Hall Master," the purple-robed elderly man said, his tone equally somber.0

They all understood the direness of their situation. Deity Huang had fallen....12