I have a city in another world

Chapter 6845 The Out-of-Control Artifact

The monks from Oren City who arrived upon hearing the news all wore solemn expressions as they gazed at the hotel building that seemed to have sunk to the bottom of a lake.

With such a major event occurring, the authorities naturally dispatched elite cultivators, and high-level experts from the city arrived one after another.

Especially at the very front, the four figures standing side by side were all ninth-tier beings that commanded respect.

Ninth-tier wizards rarely show themselves and completely ignore the mortal world.

Their sole goal is to uncover the mysteries of the rules and find a way to become gods.

However, ninth-tier wizards also hold secular positions and are available for conscription when needed.

However, most of the time, these powerful ninth-tier beings do not stay inside Oren City.

The four ninth-level wizards who arrived happened to be returning to the city to rest and then came directly after receiving the mission.

Upon learning the details, the four ninth-tier wizards immediately took action, activating their respective artifacts.

In the eyes of ordinary cultivators, divine artifacts are unattainable beings, possessing terrifying power.

For ninth-level cultivators, divine artifacts are no longer so mysterious and unattainable, but can be obtained through various methods.

Through special means, the artifact can also be activated and used, unleashing terrifying power.

To the ninth-tier wizards, the spatial barrier before them was not particularly powerful; if the correct method were used, it could be easily opened.

Not to mention that at this moment, with four ninth-tier wizards attacking simultaneously, they could easily achieve their goal.

However, when the four wizards tried to break through the spatial barrier, they found that things were completely different from what they had imagined.

Their efforts were like throwing mud into the sea, receiving no response whatsoever.

It was as if the space ahead was a bottomless pit that swallowed everything, causing all the power they released to go to waste.

This situation was by no means accidental, but rather the result of a powerful force countering and neutralizing all their tactics.

Realizing this possibility, the four ninth-tier wizards immediately became vigilant and took the mission more seriously.

If they cannot defeat the enemy and break through the spatial barrier they have set up, they will likely lose all face.

The ninth-tier wizards were arranged in four directions, hovering in the air at a distance of several dozen feet, each with a divine artifact floating in front of them.

Under normal circumstances, to use a divine artifact, one must draw upon the power of one's origin.

Ordinary cultivators cannot condense their own source, although it can be extracted through certain methods. However, only ninth-level cultivators and demigod cultivators can sense the presence of their own source.

By utilizing this perceptive ability, one can extract and store primal power, which can then be used to activate the artifact when needed.

Because the source material is extremely precious, wizards of the ninth rank and above must pay a high price to make a move.

The onlookers, seeing four ninth-ring wizards taking to the field at the same time, all wore solemn expressions.

Judging from this situation, it's clear that the situation is far more complicated than imagined; this time, they've encountered a formidable opponent.

They all wondered which audacious individual possessed such formidable abilities that they could send four ninth-level cultivators into battle simultaneously.

Little did they know that at this moment, the person behind the scenes, whom the official cultivators were speculating about, was also filled with doubt and unease.

This mastermind is hiding in a nearby building, and the original residents have already been bewitched and controlled by him.

Hiding in residents' homes makes it easier to move around and avoid patrols by official monks.

They also possess powerful artifacts, are responsible for cutting through enclosed spaces, and can help their comrades escape at crucial moments.

However, just now, an unexpected change occurred.

This mastermind was well aware of his own strength and abilities, and knew that it was impossible for him to simultaneously withstand the attacks of four ninth-tier wizards.

The impossible has actually happened, putting the four ninth-tier wizards of Oren City on high alert.

The mastermind behind the scenes panicked. He wasn't afraid of the spatial barrier being breached, but rather worried that the four ninth-tier wizards wouldn't be able to do it.

Without breaking through the enclosed space, his accomplices would have no way to escape and would likely remain trapped inside. The reason was that a few minutes earlier, he had suddenly lost control of the space and was unable to rescue his companions.

A powerful force kicked his consciousness out, rendering even the divine artifact unusable.

The mastermind behind the scenes was terrified; it was the first time he had encountered something like this and he had no idea what to do.

Although they knew the mission objective was extremely difficult before the operation, they still believed they were confident of victory.

Unexpectedly, the operation was met with a series of unexpected changes. Not only were the operatives trapped in the hotel, but he was also expelled from the hotel, and even the artifact could no longer be used.

The facts prove that this operation was a mistake, and Tang Zhen was far more capable than imagined.

But for some reason, he had been seemingly bewitched, single-mindedly wanting to capture Tang Zhen and seize the opportunity that belonged to him.

After being forcibly kicked out of the game and losing contact with the artifact, he suddenly became much more lucid.

And he keenly realized that his situation was very abnormal, and that he might be affected by an unknown force.

This possibility made the manipulators behind the scenes even more apprehensive, and their original arrogance and confidence vanished instantly.

Even at this moment, I felt as insignificant as an ant, as if I were being toyed with and manipulated by the powerful, yet I was completely unaware of it.

They may seem to be pursuing their own interests, but in reality they are pawns of a powerful entity. Even if they do gain something, they will never be the ultimate beneficiaries.

The ninth-tier wizard, who was hiding in the shadows and controlling this operation, turned and fled without hesitation.

What happened next had nothing to do with him; the only thing he needed to do was run away.

Run to the ends of the earth, escape the astral plane, escape to other places, the farther the better.

The guardians of Oren City, unaware that the mastermind had already escaped, were still preparing to rush in and capture the culprit as soon as the spatial barrier was broken.

However, as time passed, the spatial barrier remained unbroken, and the hotel remained isolated.

The surrounding official cultivators realized that something was wrong, and their expressions became increasingly solemn.

The other high-ranking commanders were eager to ask the four ninth-level wizards what exactly was going on.
However, wizards in the spellcasting state are most afraid of being disturbed, otherwise unexpected situations may occur.

The high-ranking officials were well aware of this and dared not forcibly interrupt, so they could only suppress their doubts and anxieties.

The four ninth-ring wizards who joined forces were also in a bad situation. They had exhausted all their strength, but still could not break the spatial crystal wall.

On the contrary, there was a feeling that as they continued to attack, the spatial crystal wall became more and more solid and thick.

Their attack had no destructive effect; instead, it was inexplicably transformed and absorbed.

If that were the case, it would be an absolutely terrible and shameful thing, tantamount to becoming an accomplice of the enemy.

Realizing the situation was abnormal, the ninth-tier wizards became increasingly uneasy and, after exchanging information in secret, decided to immediately cease their attack.

Knowing that the outcome is uncertain, we cannot let things continue, lest they spiral completely out of control.

However, once they stop, the surrounding cultivators will immediately realize that the situation has become complicated and dangerous.

Although it may cause unease, such concerns about risk are something that must be borne compared to the unpredictable outcome.

As the signal was given, the four ninth-tier wizards stopped simultaneously, and the dazzling energy collision light dissipated.

However, at this moment, the expressions of the four ninth-level wizards changed, and they all showed expressions of shock and anger.

At that very moment, they discovered that their connection with the artifact had become extremely weak.

They become distant and elusive, as if they could slip out of control at any moment.

They spent a considerable amount of time refining the artifact and paid a significant price to gain control of it.

Unexpectedly, this move weakened the connection with the artifact, which was truly unexpected.

If they had known this beforehand, the four ninth-tier wizards would never have acted so easily, because the price they paid was simply too high.