I will burn books and slay gods.

Having finalized their plans, Chen Ye and his group prepared to return home.

They also learned from Tang Shouyi that there were less than twelve hours left before the Nightmare Tide.

Therefore, prepare to set off quickly.

Chen Ye was unaware of the situation regarding Nightmare Tide.

On the way, Tang Shouyi explained the general situation of Nightmare Tide to Chen Ye.

"The Nightmare Tide is a crisis that has to be faced every seven days since the 'White Tower' was built."

"It is a danger that is formed by the tide of countless nightmares, rushing towards the 'White Tower'."

"The only way to survive is to return to the 'White Tower' or stay in a defended area."

After Tang Shouyi told Chen Ye about the general situation of the Nightmare Tide, Chen Ye finally understood just how dangerous the Nightmare Tide was.

Fortunately, Fuluo Town is the closest to the White Pagoda.

There is enough time to return to the city.

It will take about four hours to successfully reach the 'White Tower'.

Chen Ye originally planned to return via the same route, but he was not familiar with the conditions of that route.

Then they returned along the same route Tang Shouyi had taken.

The route Tang Shouyi took was unknown to Chen Ye, according to Tang Shouyi's own words.

The chosen route is the closest to the 'White Tower'.

The time required to return will be greatly reduced, to approximately three hours, a full hour shorter.

Chen Ye and the other two followed behind Tang Shouyi and soon arrived at the edge of a stone forest.

"We need to go inside this stone forest. From another exit, we can quickly reach the 'White Pagoda'."

Tang Shouyi explained the reasons to the others.

Then, led by Tang Shouyi, the group followed him into the stone forest.

Not long after entering the stone forest, Chen Ye gradually sensed that there was something wrong with the surroundings.

It's as if this stone forest is filled with an aura of danger.

However, Chen Ye did not notice anything amiss, so on the way back in the Stone Forest, Chen Ye always seemed absent-minded.

Lin Su, who was walking ahead, noticed the change in Chen Ye's expression, so she slowed down and came to Chen Ye's side.

"What's wrong?"

"You seem distracted; is something on your mind?"

Lin Su asked softly.

Chen Ye saw Lin Su come to his side and ask him a question.

Chen Ye simply shook his head and did not voice his guess.

Lin Su did not pursue the matter further since Chen Ye did not explain his reasons.

Instead, they followed Chen Ye and continued on their journey.

Until a stone forest and a collapsed road appeared before them.

When Chen Ye saw this situation, a strong sense of tension welled up in his heart.

This made Chen Ye even more convinced that the collapse of the stone forest in front of him was definitely not a coincidence, but rather something that someone had done on purpose.

Chen Ye couldn't help but begin to suspect Tang Shouyi, or rather Cao Hui, who was walking ahead.

Although Tang Shouyi pointed out this road, Cao Hui had felt something was off ever since he met him.

While everyone else was still wondering what was happening before their eyes, Chen Ye suddenly saw it!

Cao Hui was holding a weapon in his hand, which was well hidden and not easily noticed.

"Be careful!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Chen Ye suddenly lunged at Tang Shouyi, but due to the difficulty of dodging, he was slashed by Cao Hui's weapon.

Tang Shouyi and Lin Su, who had been tackled, were still reeling from the shock.

When Tang Shouyi saw the wound on Chen Ye's arm, he looked at Cao Hui in disbelief and questioned him.

"What are you doing, Cao Hui!"

Lin Su and Wang Xiaoming, still reeling from the shock, came to Chen Ye's side and helped him up.

She stared at Cao Hui with a panicked and somewhat angry look in her eyes.

When questioned, Cao Hui suddenly went crazy and laughed loudly.

What do you think is the reason?

"Tang Shouyi".

"Am I going crazy?"

"Look at me... how pathetic... how miserable..."

The others listened to Cao Hui's crazy talk, and even Tang Shouyi didn't know why such a thing had happened.

The weapon, stained with blood, was still dripping blood...

Thanks to Chen Ye's timely discovery, Tang Shouyi was unharmed, but Chen Ye was also injured as a result.

Fortunately, the wound wasn't very deep and only required a simple bandage.

But such things happen in an instant!

There was nothing anyone could do but react quickly.

Tang Shouyi began to loudly question Cao Hui, "What exactly are you doing this for?!"

Cao Hui looked at Tang Shouyi in front of him, covered his face and laughed wildly.

"Tang Shouyi, are you really stupid, or are you just pretending...? For some reason, I feel sorry for you now..."

"I don't believe... that so-called teacher of yours didn't tell you the reason."

At that moment, Tang Shouyi was stunned.

Tang Shouyi realized what Cao Hui was saying.

"Could it be that you knew?!"

When Cao Hui learned about Tang Shouyi and the reason behind it, his laughter became even more manic.

"Tang Shouyi, Tang Shouyi... you're just too naive... always thinking the world is perfect..."

"But who knows our predicament..."

"They were the ones who gave up on us first... So don't beg for mercy to stop us from killing you..."

Chen Ye immediately sensed something was wrong; the "we" Cao Hui had just mentioned meant there were other people present.

Sure enough, a group of guards dressed in dark gold equipment and wearing masks appeared before the group.

"See? It's not just me, it's pitiful."

"These people...are all of them!"

"Alright, enough talk, let's kill them."

As Cao Hui gestured, the guards attacked the four of them!

In an instant, Lin Su unleashed flames, stunning the enemies and forcing them to retreat.

"Nirvana: Fiery Erosion"

Dark red flames formed a wall of fire.

"What should we do?"

"We cannot leave this place without eliminating them."

Lin Su shouted to the crowd.

Looking at Cao Hui in this state, Tang Shouyi couldn't help but wonder, "Was it really a mistake?"

At this moment, the injured Chen Ye shook Tang Shouyi, who was in a daze, forcefully.

"Don't hesitate at this crucial moment!"

"We need to figure out a way to get out of here quickly!"

Cao Hui, who was outside the firewall, shouted loudly to the people inside.

"Don't waste your energy; you're destined to die here today!"

"superior!"

The intimidated guards began to exert their power, gathering elemental energy in their hands and releasing it towards the wall of fire!

Wave after wave of attacks struck the wall of fire.

Inside the firewall, Tang Shouyi, finally regaining his senses, whispered to Chen Ye, "I have a plan, but I need everyone's help."

After listening to the plan, Chen Ye nodded with a determined look in his eyes.

Then Chen Ye shouted, "Wait a moment, follow my instructions!"

Lin Su and Wang Xiaoming both responded, "Understood."

At this moment, Cao Hui couldn't help but sneer, "Your efforts to come up with a solution now are just a waste of time."

The guards were preparing to recharge their attack.

Chen Ye shouted, "Now! Lin Su, withdraw the firewall!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Su quickly extinguished the flames.

In an instant, Tang Shouyi activated his ability—Spatial Solidification!

Instantly, silence fell over the surroundings, and the guards' attacks came to a standstill.

The frozen space contained only the guards and Cao Hui and others.

"Now, Lin Su, unleash your fire attack!"

A fierce flame condensed in Lin Su's hand, like a pillar of fire shooting straight into the sky.

Then the flames surged up onto the guards like waves.

Before the guards could even react from the solidified space, they had already turned to ashes and vanished into the air.

After withdrawing his power, Tang Shouyi collapsed to the ground, as the power had taken a huge toll on him!

It needs a long rest before it can be used again.

After the space solidified and was withdrawn, the entire space returned to its original state, and the guards that had been burned by Lin Su's attack were gone.

It was reduced to charred remains, scattered by the wind!

Now only Cao Hui was left, standing there stunned, his face full of shock!

"Tang Shouyi!"

Why are you treating me like this!

"Can't you just face death peacefully?!"

Enraged, Lin Su approached Cao Hui and slapped him across the face, knocking the once arrogant Cao Hui down.

He fell heavily to the ground, his face filled with astonishment.

"You...you...how dare you hit me!"

The moment Lin Su's sharp gaze fell upon Cao Hui again, his previously arrogant demeanor instantly vanished.

"If you say another word, I'll burn you alive!"

Cao Hui was not intimidated by Lin Su's words. Instead, he straightened up and stood up.

"You think I'm afraid of you!"

"I was going to let you off the hook since you're a girl, but since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"

"Accept death's invitation!"

Suddenly, a blood-red axe appeared in Cao Hui's hand, which he gripped tightly.

In an instant, Cao Hui's entire body released a powerful wave of energy that spread outwards!

Seeing that the situation was not right, Lin Su quickly retreated, her eyes never leaving Cao Hui.

Lin Su then realized that Cao Hui's ability was actually the ability to manipulate objects!

People with this kind of affinity rarely use their own affinity, because every time they release it, they are consuming their own life force.

This is the only difference between this and the other three affinity types.

Cao Hui gripped the axe tightly with both hands and shouted, "Then let me use this blood-stained axe to make you its first nourishment!"

Lin Su observed the surrounding situation, looking at Tang Shouyi, who was greatly exhausted, Chen Ye, who was injured, and Wang Xiaoming, who had no offensive power.

Faced with this situation, Lin Su didn't know what to do.

Just then, Chen Ye suddenly spoke up, "Lin Su, I'll help you. I don't know if it will succeed, but I think it's worth a try!"

Lin Su nodded, "I will believe you unconditionally!"