I discovered a world bug.

"The target is inside the residential building across the street. Prepare to enter."

"It is unclear whether the other party possessed lethal weapons, but given the proximity to the border, the possibility of them possessing illegal firearms cannot be ruled out."

"Everyone check your equipment and prepare to engage the enemy."

"clear!"

At Qin Lang's command, the two special operations teams surrounding him immediately responded.

Immediately afterwards, the drone took off and began close-range reconnaissance of the target residential building.

But it's clear that the other side has already taken countermeasures.

All doors and windows were sealed off, making it impossible to see inside from the outside.

If we go back two years, Qin Lang would have been completely helpless in the face of such a difficult situation and would have had no choice but to risk sending in elite troops to break through and breach the defense.

Of course, doing so would inevitably bring the risk of casualties.

But things are different now.

Now, this team is equipped with robot dogs.

After confirming that the drone reconnaissance had failed, Qin Lang immediately issued a second order.

Two robotic dogs carrying rifles started up simultaneously, providing cover for a third robotic dog carrying an explosive device as it went upstairs.

The entire combat team waited in a safe location downstairs. Once the door was breached, they would immediately swarm in, rushing into the target room under the cover of the robot dogs' firepower, to capture—or kill—the culprit who was most likely hiding inside.

Qin Lang stared at the robot dog's control screen. Through the real-time transmitted images, he could already see the tightly closed door on the third floor.

The explosive device has been installed on the door, awaiting his command to detonate it.

The operator gave him a thumbs-up, indicating that the blasting could begin at any time.

Qin Lang took a deep breath and gave the order:

"Prepare for the assault."

"Three, two, one..."

"blasting!"

"boom!"

A loud bang.

The directional explosives precisely flipped open the alloy door, and then the two mechanical dogs that had been waiting at the door rushed in!

Through the perspective of the thermal fusion imager, large amounts of smoke that would normally have a significant impact on visibility appear transparent.

The robot dog quickly turned around, trying to find the target location.

In that instant, within half a second before the operator could react, the image recognition system had already captured the target who had slipped into the room.

"Found it!"

With a shout from the operator, the two mechanical dogs instantly accelerated.

Immediately afterwards, gunshots rang out.

"Bang bang bang bang----"

The bullet pierced through the thin wooden door, instantly shattering it into pieces.

One more round of indiscriminate firing will instantly expose the targets hiding inside to intense firepower.

Victory seemed within reach—and it came quite easily.

Qin Lang straightened up slightly, but not to relax; rather, he remained vigilant.

the reason is simple.

He did not see any trace of the "altar" in the footage just now.

Yes, there were indeed many suspicious objects in the room.

For example, incense paper, symbols, and a large number of ornaments and amulets whose specific functions are unknown.

These items were randomly piled up in the living room, as if their owner was performing some kind of ritual.

Such a scene was full of deception, but Qin Lang knew very well that this was definitely not a magic altar.

A real Dharma altar is not like this!

This is a trap—or rather, a carefully laid-out decoy used merely as a smokescreen!

Where is the real target hiding?

Qin Lang's gaze quickly swept across the residential buildings, and he spoke into the radio:

"Lin Shu, what we're looking for isn't here!"

"Did you see that? Are there any other suspicious targets around here?"

A moment later, a response came through the radio.

"It's nearby!"

Lin Shu's voice was slightly hoarse—he was using the binding technique to track the target's location, but since he wasn't being directly attacked at the moment, all the information he saw was blurry.

"I'm sure it's near this building, but I can't see the exact location!"

Trouble.

Qin Lang frowned slightly, regretting not bringing Lin Shu to the scene.

If he were on the scene, the action to locate the target would never have been so passive.

But it's too late to get him to land now; he has to rely on himself.

Qin Lang took a step forward, ready to personally lead the search.

The unrest in the county town is still spreading. If the altar is not destroyed as soon as possible, the situation may very well escalate to an uncontrollable level.

"Attention all combat teams, we..."

He gave the order, but only half of it was given.

Because the world he saw had changed.

In what seemed like an instant, the sun completely disappeared from the sky.

As darkness descends, so too does it bring with it an almost irresistible fear.

Qin Lang's heart pounded violently. All his comrades had vanished—it seemed as if he were the only person left in the entire world.

His breathing gradually became rapid, and a series of strange phenomena appeared before him.

Dead body.

blood.

Smoke and fire.

The dead rose from the valley, while the living were plunged into the icy water...

Qin Lang froze in place.

His consciousness gradually blurred—he clearly sensed that he was falling into a hallucination.

The amulet was burned through.

And he was completely powerless to resist...

.......

Downstairs in the residential building, the team, fully prepared and ready to go, fell into an eerie silence.

Everyone stopped moving. The unmanned drones hovered in the air, and shouts from other departments and teams kept coming through the radio.

But these cries will not be answered.

Because everyone here has been controlled by a strange force.

The sunlight cast long shadows in front of them, and from the shadows, two people quietly emerged.

They carried short daggers in their hands, and their hands were stained with blood.

I don't know where that blood came from.

"Nine-Child Mother Heavenly Demon... This spell is far more powerful than I thought."

The man in front clicked his tongue and shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the soldiers who were frozen in place, their faces filled with fear, and who were completely under his control.

"They were all good young men...what a pity."

He looked at the young faces one by one, sighing with admiration.

"When do you think they'll realize that what they're doing is wrong?"

"Stop talking nonsense."

The man behind him frowned.

"Didn't you hear on the radio? Support is on its way."

"We need to take him out quickly and then get out of there."

"I know, I know."

The man chuckled.

"What's the rush? The altar is still there, and the Demon Mother is still here."

"As long as the Demon Mother is there, no one can get close..."

As he spoke, he walked toward the man whose expression was contorted and whose muscles were taut.

"Qin Lang, is this the one?"

"He's the boss, just take him out."

"Shouldn't the others... refrain from committing further killings?"

"Okay, let's get started!"

His companion spoke up sharply, and the man finally abandoned his playful thoughts.

He raised the knife in his hand and slowly pressed it against the man's neck.

Fresh blood has already begun to seep out; just a little more pressure...

"Bang!"

A gunshot rang out.

The man was pushed back two steps by the impact, and at that moment, Qin Lang's eyes suddenly became clear.

Without the slightest hesitation, he turned his gun and fired a shot at the second person who was still in a daze.

Immediately afterwards, he lunged forward, his body like a heavy truck, forcefully knocking the already shot man away again!

The situation suddenly reversed.

Qin Lang grabbed the man's wrist with one hand and exerted force suddenly.

"Click!"

With a crisp crack, the man's wrist snapped!

"Where is the altar?!"

"You have ten seconds. I'm starting the countdown now!"

"10!"

"9!"

The intense pain nearly made the man faint—but his gaze towards Qin Lang was filled with disbelief.

His voice trembled.

"You...this...is impossible..."

"8!"

Qin Lang is still counting down.

"How could you...?"

"7!"

"6!"

"Why did you...?"

"5!"

"Why aren't you afraid!?"

Qin Lang's countdown stopped.

He looked at the man with a cold smile.

"Afraid?"

"Of course I'm fucking scared."

"but......"

"I'm more afraid you'll run away!"

"5 seconds left!"

"This is your last chance!"

"Speak! Where is the altar?!"