The organization I founded has been exposed by the reborn!

Half an hour later.

Dawn Breakthrough Realm, Hub Plaza.

Everyone had assembled. In addition to the original members, Zhou Zixin also stood obediently beside her brother.

As soon as everyone stepped into the square, they keenly sensed the drastic changes in their surroundings.

The jade pool that appeared out of nowhere, the towering obelisk in the distance, and the giant teleportation platform radiating high-dimensional fluctuations were all challenging their understanding.

"Boss, the organization... has added another new building?" Feng Gang's eyes widened as he looked at the vibrant spring with rising steam, feeling the refreshing vitality, and his whole body felt like it was cheering with joy.

Su Yushen led everyone to the edge of the jade pool.

"This stone pool is called the 'Vitality Spring'."

Su Yu gazed at the pale green water shimmering in the pool, his tone calm and resolute:

"A fixed amount of life-giving spring water will automatically condense at the bottom of the pool every day."

"Its core effect lies in 'energy restoration'. No matter how intense the battle, just a small sip will restore the depleted 'energy' to a full state in a very short time, completely eliminating muscle tears and physical exhaustion, and without any side effects."

"The second characteristic is 'tissue regeneration and wound healing.' Ordinary penetrating wounds or cuts to the skin and flesh can stop bleeding and scab removal within seconds of contact with spring water. Even in the case of fractures, bruises, or even fatal injuries such as limb amputations, it can catalyze cells in a targeted manner within minutes to complete the reconstruction of the severed limb."

"At the same time, the spring water contains pure vitality, which can directly wash away the cold, deathly aura and corpse poison attached to the wound, preventing it from becoming mutated."

"..."

As he explained, Su Yu subtly activated his leader's authority.

The black stones on the square ground softened and bulged rapidly, shaping several exquisite stone cups in the blink of an eye.

Clear spring water rises from the pool, falls precisely into the cup, and then floats to the people in front of them.

"You should all give it a try."

Everyone took the stone cups and drank them down.

The moment the spring water entered my throat, it transformed into a pure life force that rapidly spread throughout my body.

Feng Gang's fatigue from the morning training vanished, and his muscles seemed to be re-injected with explosive power.

The physical and mental strength that Zhou Tian had exhausted in the battle was restored to its peak at an unreasonable speed under the nourishment of this vitality.

"This effect is too powerful!" Feng Gang exclaimed in amazement.

Wen Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up. As the team's healer, she knew all too well how valuable resources that could instantly boost a player's stats were in actual combat.

Afterwards, Su Yu led everyone through the martial arts training area corridor and up the black iron steps into the virtual arena.

Pushing open the heavy bronze gate, a cold and majestic circular black stone amphitheater comes into view.

In the very center of the main hall is a vast arena cast from a single piece of high-dimensional crystal, with dark dimensional ripples faintly flowing across its surface.

The surrounding stone walls rise in a ring, and unlit, ghostly blue soul flames hang in the cold recesses. A low, faint void resonance echoes in the air, creating a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

Su Yu stopped and looked down at the empty central arena, introducing it to the crowd:

"This is the [Virtual Arena]."

"Its primary function is 'virtual projection.' The arena can recall projections of vengeful spirits that were previously suppressed and contained at any time. Whether it's the Silent Ghost, the Red Shoes, or the Shadow Puppet Ghost we dealt with last night, they can all be perfectly replicated here."

"Secondly, it's 'absolutely realistic.' Once you step into the ring, your consciousness and body are connected to the rules of real combat. The excruciating pain of being torn apart, the tremors of bones breaking, the feeling of suffocation on the verge of death, and even the stench in the air are no different from real combat. The scene can also be switched at will to real battlefields such as abandoned subways and hospital morgues."

Su Yu turned around, his gaze calmly sweeping over the crowd:

"The core feature is 'Return of Reality to Illusion'. The arena is equipped with a causal protection barrier, so no matter how many pieces you are torn to pieces by the vengeful ghosts inside, your physical body will not be left with a single scratch. At the moment of suffering fatal damage, the mechanism will forcibly sever the cause and effect of death and eject you, consuming only a portion of your [Mental Strength] and [Stamina]."

"Through countless real-life death experiences, I forcibly shattered my inner cowardice and forged a pure fighting instinct."

After hearing the explanation of each function, everyone looked at each other in astonishment, their eyes filled with undisguised shock.

"Seeing is believing; I'll demonstrate it once and you'll understand."

Su Yu raised his hand and immediately started the virtual competition.

"Buzz—"

The once empty Black Stone Arena space instantly distorted, and the scene changed rapidly, transforming into a gloomy and dilapidated old stage.

In the center of the stage, a shadow puppet vengeful spirit, dressed in tattered costume and with a deathly pale face, materialized out of thin air, emanating a suffocating, D-level ghostly chill.

"Who wants to give it a try?" Su Yu glanced at the crowd.

"Boss, I'll do it!"

Feng Gang strode out, his fighting spirit high, and stepped into the arena.

The moment you step inside, the crystal floor beneath your feet instantly transforms into rotten wooden planks covered in black spots, and the air is filled with the damp, musty smell and a strong stench of blood.

In the center of the dilapidated stage, the pale white shadow puppet spirit suddenly twisted its neck, emitting a dry, grating cracking sound.

Two ethereal, jet-black threads suspend its arms, and its face is painted with an eerie theatrical makeup that makes it appear to be crying but not quite.

"Smash it for me!"

Feng Gang roared, his muscles bulged, and a burst of scorching red flames erupted from the [Red Copper Knuckle Dusters] on his fists.

The fiery blood and qi dispelled the coldness. He stomped his feet on the wooden board, and his burly body delivered a powerful punch that whistled through the air, heading straight for the face of the vengeful spirit!

However, the moment the punch passed through, the vengeful spirit's body bent backward as thin as rice paper, its entire body folding strangely and sliding to the side. The punch missed its mark and only shattered a wisp of yin wind.

"Eee-ya!"

The harsh, hoarse singing suddenly erupted on the stage without warning.

From the previously empty shadows of the stands, dozens of stiff, withered paper figures suddenly rose, simultaneously stretching out their emaciated hands to grab Feng Gang. A chilling, deathly aura spread from his ankles, attempting to freeze his blood.

"Get out of here!"

Despite the danger, Feng Gang remained calm, twisting his waist and spinning around with great force. The bronze knuckle duster brought up a scorching wave of fire, blasting back and burning the several paper shadows that were close to him.

But just as his moves were about to expire.

The black mist hanging overhead suddenly condensed.

The vengeful shadow puppet hung upside down behind Feng Gang, raising the rusty gong in its hand and striking him hard on the back of the head!

"when--!!"

The gong rang out, and an invisible spiritual hammer pierced straight into the brain.

Feng Gang's eyes instantly went unfocused, his mind went completely blank, his strength and energy dissipated on the spot, and all his muscles stiffened completely, making it impossible for him to even move a finger.

The vengeful spirit's face grew increasingly cold, and a giant pair of scissors made of white bones appeared out of thin air, viciously slicing down on the shadow that Feng Gang had projected onto the wooden board.

"Snap!"

The moment the shadow was cut off.

"ah--!!"

A heart-wrenching scream ripped through the deathly silence.

Feng Gang's skin was torn open inch by inch, and his flesh was scraped and peeled off as if by a dull knife.

It was a agonizing pain that ripped out his skin and marrow, striking every nerve in his body; the intense suffocation and despair instantly engulfed him.

His physical form was about to be forcibly peeled off and sewn into a new paper doll by the yin energy.

A low hum echoed from the void, and the high-dimensional causal barrier was passively activated.

"Bang!"

The space of the old stage distorted violently, and Feng Gang's body instantly disappeared from his original spot. He was forcibly ejected from the arena by the mechanism and crashed heavily onto the cold black stone ground.

He was panting heavily, his whole body was already soaked in cold sweat, and he frantically touched his cheeks and chest with his hands.

Upon discovering that his skin and flesh were completely intact, without even a trace of blood, he collapsed with a sense of relief.

"How are you feeling?" Su Yu asked.

"That was so real...it really hurt!" Feng Gang touched his bald head, swallowing hard with lingering fear. "Boss, just now, I really felt like I was skinned alive! Even that bone-chilling despair was exactly the same."

"This virtual arena is amazing!"

Hearing Feng Gang's firsthand account, Shen Lesheng and Zhou Tian both gasped in shock.

"Scared?" Su Yu glanced at him.

"What's there to be afraid of!" Feng Gang gritted his teeth, puffed out his chest, and said, "As long as I don't die, I'll spend every day in there fighting these bastards head-on! The more times I die here, the easier it will be when I encounter real enemies outside!"

Su Yu nodded slightly; this was the effect he wanted.

After leaving the arena, Su Yu led the group, whose hearts were still unsettled, straight to the entrance of the secret realm.

A cold obelisk, several meters high and forged from abyssal obsidian and meteorite mithril, stands here.

Dark gold runes roamed across the surface of the monument, and three gravitational halos silently hovered at the top of the obelisk, spreading outwards a high-dimensional force field that was difficult to see with the naked eye.

"This is the [Shelter Obelisk]."

Su Yu stopped in his tracks, his voice steady:

"Once it is fully activated, all physical kinetic energy that impacts and contacts the shield will be decomposed and deflected the instant it comes into contact with it. Even elemental attacks will be directly absorbed and converted into a power source to maintain the operation of the barrier."

"More importantly, the barrier contains a spatial solidification law. Any target not marked by Dawn, even a vengeful ghost, will be blocked outside the secret realm. If it encounters a strong attack, the obelisk will also release an overclocked shockwave to knock back and stun any approaching powerful enemies."

Hearing these words, everyone present was deeply shaken.

This means that no matter how much external disasters occur, as long as one retreats to this secret realm, one will have a foothold that is absolutely inviolable.

Afterwards, Su Yu led everyone to the teleportation area on the side of the plaza.

A circular high-dimensional teleportation platform with a diameter of over twenty meters is displayed before us.

The ground was paved entirely with meteorite mithril, with nine jet-black gravity pillars arranged around it, and folded and twisted dark gold void vortexes floating at the top, emitting profound spatial fluctuations.

"This is the [Dimensional Teleportation Array]."

Su Yu pointed to the flowing mercury array pattern in the center and continued:

"Through it, not only can personnel and massive amounts of supplies be instantly transported between the secret realm and the outside world, but more importantly, I can freely anchor three 'secondary void beacons' in the real world. In the future, when you are on missions outside, you will not have to go through the trouble of rushing back to the museum outside the Seventh Ring. You can simply approach the beacon point and return to headquarters through the opened passage."

"The moment the portal closes, it severs all causality, erases all spatial traces, and prevents any tracking. If any living person or vengeful ghost without the organization's mark tries to force its way in, it will be instantly shredded by the dimensional rift the moment it comes into contact with the teleportation beam."

The entire room fell into a deathly silence.

A sacred spring of life that can instantly restore one's condition to its maximum and reshape the physical body.

A virtual training ground where you are tempered and there is absolutely no real risk of death.

A protective barrier that is impervious to all laws and blocks all strange and unpredictable patterns.

In addition, there's the dimensional teleportation array.

With less than two days left until the Great Cataclysm, the official paranormal bureau and even the entire national machinery are still frantically building up mortal defenses in a state of panic.

Dawn, under the leadership and planning of its leader, had already built an iron fortress that stood above the times.

Next, Su Yu explained the invincible defense and insulation mechanism of the [Sanctuary Obelisk] to everyone. Then, he went to the [Dimensional Teleportation Array] and explained the strategic delivery function of the secondary void beacon.

Qin Xinran stood beneath the obelisk, her beautiful eyes filled with awe and reverence.

An absolute defensive fortress, troop deployment regardless of distance, plus a high-dimensional training ground with unlimited respawns.

With the countdown to the cataclysm fast approaching, the authorities are still frantically building up defenses.

Meanwhile, under the leadership of its leader, Dawn had already quietly built a fortress far ahead of its time.

……

After visiting the four newly built functional areas.

The group returned to the hub plaza.

Su Yu turned around, his gaze passing over Qin Xinran and the others, landing on the back of the group.

At this moment, Zhou Tian was holding his younger sister's hand. Nine-year-old Zhou Zixin was quietly nestled beside him, her height barely reaching her brother's chest.

The little girl had just recovered from a serious illness, and her face still had a pale look from the long illness. But after awakening her mental abilities in the parking lot last night, her eyes were unusually bright. Gone was her previous sickly appearance; instead, they had gained a sharpness and stubbornness honed by years of wandering.

Su Yu took two steps forward, looked down at the girl, and said gently, "You should have already sensed what happened in the parking lot yesterday, right?"

Zhou Zixin tugged at Zhou Tian's sleeve, looked up at Su Yu, and nodded gently.

"You've awakened an ability, and it's a rare one," Su Yu said to the brother and sister, his words blunt. "Now, with the arrival of the bizarre, the world will only become more and more chaotic."

"You're only nine years old. If you stay outside this base, you'll eventually attract the attention of the Vatican or other forces. At that point, your brother alone won't be able to protect you."

Zhou Tian listened from the side, his Adam's apple bobbing, his eyes filled with lingering fear.

If the eldest brother hadn't arrived in time last night, the two siblings would probably be prisoners of the Vatican by now.

Su Yu didn't say anything more. He slightly raised his left hand, and a faint spatial ripple appeared at his fingertips.

A mysterious envelope, entirely black with dark gold star trail patterns flowing across its surface, appeared out of thin air.

A light flick of the fingertips.

The invitation flew out of the air, traced a smooth trajectory, and landed lightly in front of Zhou Zixin.

"Tear it open. From now on, stay with your brother and stay in Dawn."