310: Sealing the Valley of Burial Souls

A blood-red stream of light tore through the sky, galloping toward Soul Burial Valley in the northwest at a terrifying speed exceeding the speed of sound.

Chen Nian hovered high in the sky, his body surrounded by the power of blood and slaughter.

The friction with the air produced ear-piercing shrieks and visible sonic boom clouds.

His gaze calmly looked down at the mountains and land passing rapidly below.

Below, on the vast territory of the Dragon Kingdom, a magnificent scene was unfolding.

Countless vehicles and aircraft flashing with spiritual energy light were like a disturbed swarm of bees.

They swarmed out from the Spiritual Energy Bureau bases in various cities.

They moved at high speed along roads, railways, and air routes toward designated coordinates.

Temporary checkpoints were rapidly taking shape, and the Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents in uniform looked solemn.

They efficiently directed traffic and constructed spiritual energy Barriers to isolate various areas.

Further away, over remote valleys, abandoned factories, and uninhabited jungles...

Giant translucent spiritual energy Barriers flowing with complex runes had already risen.

Like inverted giant bowls, they completely sealed off the target areas.

Clearly, the mop-up operation against those seventeen Abyssal Strongholds had fully commenced!

"They're moving quite fast." A slight curve appeared at the corner of Chen Nian's mouth.

The Spiritual Energy Bureau's mobilization efficiency and execution were indeed somewhat satisfying to him.

It was appropriate for them to handle these trivial cleanup tasks, as it could save him a lot of time and energy.

His top priority was to head straight for the heart of the enemy to meet that "Lord of Curses" who was hiding away.

Thinking of this, with a slight thought from Chen Nian, the blood-red light around his body surged again, and his speed suddenly increased further.

Drawing a long-lasting blood-red rainbow in the sky, he shot fiercely toward his destination!

Wherever he passed, people in the cities below were startled and looked up.

"Look! What's that in the sky? A red meteor?"

"So fast! And that sonic boom! A super powerhouse from the Spiritual Energy Bureau has been deployed!"

"It's Special Commissioner Chen! It must be Special Commissioner Chen! I've seen the news; he's that kind of blood-red stream of light!"

"Special Commissioner Chen is on the move again! Where is he going this time? It looks like there's another major operation!"

"Good luck, Special Commissioner Chen! You must return safely!"

"With Special Commissioner Chen here, we'll definitely be fine! Everyone, don't panic!"

The exclamations, discussions, and prayers of the public rang out in the cities Chen Nian passed through.

There was curiosity and shock on people's faces, but more than that, a sense of inner peace and admiration.

This blood-red stream of light had already become the guardian deity in many people's hearts, the most solid reliance in times of crisis.

And the Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents performing missions in various places...

Seeing that familiar and dazzling light in the sky, their morale soared even higher!

"It's Special Commissioner Chen! He's heading toward Soul Burial Valley!"

"Brothers! Special Commissioner Chen has already gone straight for the enemy's lair! We can't fall behind!"

"Clear out these peripheral trashes; we absolutely cannot let them interfere with Special Commissioner Chen!"

"For the Dragon Kingdom! For our home! Kill!"

Battle Intent burned in the agents' eyes, the light from their spiritual energy weapons grew brighter, and their offensive became increasingly fierce.

They knew that the greatest threat would naturally be resolved by the strongest god of war.

And what they had to do was clear the periphery and handle these "mobs."

They would provide logistical support and create a clean environment for Special Commissioner Chen's final battle!

...Meanwhile.

In the northwest of the Dragon Kingdom, on the outskirts of Soul Burial Valley.

With Soul Burial Valley as the center, an area within a fifty-kilometer radius had been designated as a top-level military control zone and completely sealed off.

High above, spiritual energy Barrier generators were running at full power, forming a super-giant Barrier covering a ten-kilometer radius, isolating the inside from the outside.

On the ground, various detection runes and Formation nodes were scattered everywhere, monitoring every trace of energy fluctuation.

Elite troops mobilized from the Northwest War Zone had arrived, establishing three circular defensive lines on the outskirts of the valley.

The outermost layer was a cordon composed of ordinary military police and low-level agents.

They were responsible for intercepting civilians and low-level evil spirits that might approach.

The middle layer was a tactical support layer composed of elite Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents and high-level Sect Disciples.

They were ready at any time to respond to emergencies, prevent Demonic Evils from escaping, and support the battlefield.

And the innermost layer was the real main force—an assault team composed of top special warfare teams directly under the Spiritual Energy General Bureau, top experts sent by various ancient Sects, and several veteran powerhouses who lived in seclusion year-round.

They were currently gathered in a temporary command post less than three kilometers from the valley entrance.

They observed the scene ahead with solemn expressions.

At this moment, the place was completely enveloped in a chilling atmosphere.

Above Soul Burial Valley, a massive dark-red energy Barrier...

Like an inverted giant bowl, it completely covered the entire valley.

On the surface of the Barrier, countless distorted phantoms of resentful Souls wailed and circled, emitting heart-palpitating waves of evil and ominousness.

Inside the Barrier, the phenomena were even more astonishing!

A sky-piercing dark-red pillar of light connected heaven and earth, as if billions of pained faces were struggling and roaring within it.

An indescribable, terrifying pressure that seemed capable of eroding Souls and cursing all things...

Even through the Barrier, it caused the powerhouses on the outside to feel bursts of heart palpitations.

"What a terrifying energy reaction... I'm afraid the ritual inside has reached its final stage!"

An old man in Taoist robes with an immortal air stroked his beard and gazed ahead, his eyes full of worry.

"We can't wait any longer! We must break this turtle shell as soon as possible!"

A burly man in heavy armor spoke with a voice like a booming bell; he was the head of an ancient martial arts family from the north.

The on-site commander-in-chief, a middle-aged general with stars on his shoulders, gave a stern order:

"Technical Team, analyze the Barrier's weaknesses and attempt to crack it! No matter what, the ritual's completion must be stopped!"