344: I went to the convenience store next door and bought a bottle of water.

Outside the Abyss of Curses, in the peripheral area of Soul Burial Valley.

The dark red light pillar that once soared into the sky and the clouds of Vengeful Spirits that blotted out the sun...

...had now all dissipated and vanished.

But the traces left by the great battle were still shocking to behold.

The ground was covered with massive charred craters, hideous fissures, and vast stretches of dark red soil polluted by Evil Energy, where not a single blade of grass grew.

In the air, although the dense cursed Evil Energy had been purified significantly...

...a faint smell of scorching and energy annihilation still lingered, mixed with the scent of blood that had yet to disperse.

Under the command of Captain Wang Zhen, the elite task force directly under the Spiritual Energy General Bureau...

...coordinated with the experts from various sects who had come to provide support.

They were carrying out battlefield cleanup, energy monitoring, and space stabilization operations with tension and efficiency.

"Area B3, the pollution concentration has dropped below the safety threshold. The Purification Rune Array can be dismantled and moved to Area C1 for support!"

"Report from the spatial monitoring point: the spatial cracks on the periphery of the core area are slowly self-repairing, but there is still high-energy residue near the original site of the altar, which is unstable. It is recommended to temporarily seal it off and not approach!"

"Recovery team, take note! All suspicious items and incompletely dissipated energy crystals found on the remains of Demonic Evils must be strictly packaged according to regulations, labeled, and sent back to the rear laboratory for analysis!"

Wang Zhen stood on a temporarily constructed command platform.

His brows were slightly furrowed, and his gaze swept across the entire battlefield like a torch.

The communicator on his shoulder constantly relayed reports from various teams, and the holographic tablet in his hand updated energy maps and environmental data in real-time.

Although the battle had ended, the follow-up processing work could not afford even the slightest negligence.

The Lord of Curses' ritual had utilized the grudges accumulated in this world over ten thousand years.

Its energy level and the nature of its pollution were extremely unique.

If handled improperly, it would lead to endless trouble.

"Fairy Ling Shuang, several energy accumulation points in the southeast still require your sect's 'Ice Heart Essence Purification Art' to assist in dredging."

Wang Zhen turned and spoke to Ling Shuang, who was dressed in white and had a cold aura.

Ling Shuang nodded slightly without saying much.

With a light flick of her finger, a strand of Sword Qi was guided, and a Sword Intent as clear as an icy spring shot out through the air.

It accurately plunged into a distant area that was still surrounded by a faint gray mist.

Purifying that stubborn negative energy bit by bit.

On the other side, Sword Without Trace of the Shushan Sword Sect was joining forces with several Daoist masters.

Using Sword Qi and Talismans to construct temporary spatial stability anchors to prevent the local space, which was fragile due to the great battle, from collapsing.

That Kunlun Body Cultivator, Bear Fierce, was leading a team of strength-type Cultivators.

Heaving and hauling, they moved the massive fragments of demonic evil remains, concentrating them in the designated destruction area.

Old Daoist Zhang Mingyuan was not idle either.

He led several juniors skilled in Feng Shui Formations, cautiously surveying the flow of the earth's meridians.

Trying to assess the long-term impact of this great battle on the Earth Qi of Soul Burial Valley and even the surrounding areas.

And set about arranging some simple Formations to regulate the Earth Qi.

Although the entire scene was busy, it was orderly.

Displaying extremely high professional standards and collaborative efficiency.

Though their faces bore fatigue, they showed more of the excitement and steadiness that comes after completing a major mission.

However, amidst this busyness, people occasionally cast worried glances toward the entrance of the Abyss of Curses.

It was currently enveloped by a thick Isolation Force Field set up by the Spiritual Energy Bureau.

The situation inside was unknown, and it was unnaturally quiet.

A young Special Agent could not hide the worry on his face and couldn't help but whisper to Wang Zhen:

"Captain Wang, Special Commissioner Chen has been inside for a while now, and no sound has come out."

"After all, that is the Lord of Curses' lair, a territory the evil god has managed for countless years. Who knows what traps and hidden moves are still inside."

"Could Special Commissioner Chen have run into trouble?"

Another Special Agent nearby echoed:

"Yeah, although Senior Chen is strong, going deep into the enemy's lair alone is still worrying."

"The evil god's deathbed counterattack is likely to be extremely dangerous."

Their concerns were not without reason.

The power of the 'World-Ending Curse Seal' authority displayed by the Lord of Curses was something everyone had witnessed.

It was by no means something an ordinary Cultivator could withstand.

Although Chen Nian had crushed all resistance outside with an invincible posture...

...and even led the Lord of Curses inside like a dog.

But no one could guarantee that there wouldn't be unexpected variables in the opponent's home territory.

However, their worries had just surfaced when they were interrupted by a cold voice beside them.

"No need to worry."

Fairy Ling Shuang withdrew her Sword Qi, her voice carrying an unquestionable firmness:

"Senior Chen's cultivation reaches the heavens; he has reached a realm beyond our comprehension."

"Even if that evil god has ten thousand methods, in the face of absolute power, it is nothing more than a joke."

Sword Without Trace also smiled faintly, his ancient sword returning to its scabbard with a crisp ring:

"Senior Chen's actions seem casual, but in reality, he proceeds steadily and has a grand plan in mind."

"Since he dared to enter alone, he must be completely certain. We should just wait here for the good news."

Old Daoist Zhang Mingyuan also stroked his beard and sighed:

"Senior Chen is a True Immortal descended to earth, with unpredictable Divine Might."

"To him, a mere evil god's lair is probably no different from taking a leisurely stroll."

"We mortals should not judge him by our own standards and cause ourselves unnecessary worry."

Bear Fierce laughed even louder, his voice like a great bell:

"Worrying about Senior Chen?"

"I think you guys have too much time on your hands!"

"With Senior Chen's skills, crushing that damn Lord of Curses is about the same as crushing an ant!"

The words of these top experts were filled with absolute trust in Chen Nian's strength.

And quickly infected the somewhat uneasy crowd around them.

Indeed, thinking back to Special Commissioner Chen's previous performance, which was like a god descending to earth...

...exploding the 'Myriad Grudge Barrier' with one punch and turning Demonic Evils to ashes with a wave of his hand.

Even the Lord of Curses, who held authority, was led around by him like a dog... For such a being, going deep into the enemy's lair really seemed like there was nothing to worry about.

Hearing this, the worry on the faces of everyone present gradually faded.

Replacing it was a complex emotion mixed with reverence and expectation.

While continuing their work, they occasionally glanced at the Isolation Force Field.

Secretly guessing in their hearts.

What exactly was the scene like for Special Commissioner Chen inside right now?

Had he already turned that evil god's lair upside down?

However, just then—

"Buzz—!!!"

A strange spatial fluctuation suddenly came from the direction of the Abyss of Curses!

Everyone instantly stopped what they were doing.

They all turned their heads in unison.

Their eyes were fixed on the direction of the fluctuation, their faces filled with shock and vigilance.

"What's the situation?!"

"Something's changed inside!"

"All units on alert! Prepare for emergencies!" Wang Zhen's expression tightened as he immediately issued commands through the communicator.

The well-trained agents instantly entered combat status.

Various spiritual energy shields lit up, and weapons were loaded.

The experts like Ling Shuang and Sword Without Trace also focused their aura, their Magic Treasures glowing faintly as they prepared to strike at any moment.

Just as everyone's nerves were taut and they were standing ready, with various terrible thoughts flashing through their minds—

The thick Isolation Force Field rippled like water.

Then, it slowly parted from the middle to both sides.

A figure dressed in casual clothes, spotless and untouched by dust.

As if returning from a post-dinner stroll.

Calmly and unhurriedly, he walked out from the passage opened in the force field.

The person was indeed Chen Nian.

His expression was flat, and his gaze remained calm.

There wasn't even a trace of battle on his body.

It was as if he hadn't just broken into an evil god's core territory, but had instead gone to the convenience store next door to buy a bottle of water and come back.