Chapter 2413 Exploded

The undead instructors seemed to have discovered the value of the undead aura spilling from the magic array. As a result, they added another layer of magic array to the ceiling, intended to absorb the undead aura’s strength.

As for where the strength of the undead aura was directed, it remained unclear.

Fang Heng estimated that it was likely used to maintain the Tower of Bones domain.

Currently, merely destroying the outer seal left by the undead instructors would not have any real impact on the central holy seal.

If that was the case….

Fang Heng looked up at the sky, his right pupil suddenly reflecting a rapidly rotating magic array.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!!”

The magic array spun rapidly!

Within the Great Hall, the magic array accelerated under the influence of the omniscient eye.

What was happening?

The players controlling the magic array and attempting to destroy it suddenly sensed an anomaly in the magic array, and their hearts sank in alarm.

Why had the magic array suddenly begun to spin uncontrollably?

What was going on?!

Norbert was utterly astonished by the situation.

According to their original plan, it should have taken them more than half an hour to destroy the outer magic array set by the undead instructors. So why was it happening so quickly now?

Was the magic array malfunctioning? Or was there an internal defense mechanism in place?

This was bad!

In his panic, Norbert shouted, “Slow down! Try to stabilize the magic array! Don’t rush it! If the magic array is destroyed too quickly, it will compromise the seal, and the death knight space will explode!”

“It’s already stopped!”

“It’s not us! We aren’t in control!”

“The magic array has lost control!”

Some players were already sweating profusely.

Everyone had ceased their interference with the magic array, yet it continued to spin faster and faster!

“Boom!!!”

Amid Norbert’s confusion, a deafening explosion rang out, and the magic array on the ceiling shattered with a loud bang. Countless shards of stone rained down from above.

Seeing this, everyone quickly dodged, while the magic array on the ground emitted a muffled sound before completely dissipating.

Fang Heng stood at the back of the crowd, the reflection of the magic array in his pupils gradually dimming.

As he had predicted, the two magic arrays set by the undead instructors in the later stages had not affected the death knight space. The true seal of the death knight space was the diamond-shaped stone pillar left behind by the Holy Court.

“Is everyone okay? Everyone all right?”

The collapse of the magic array on the ceiling had caused the Great Hall to tremble.

Once the chaos subsided, everyone checked again and found no anomalies with the central stone pillar, allowing them to breathe a sigh of relief.

“What just happened?”

“I don’t know either.”

Norbert noticed the questioning looks directed at him and shook his head, maintaining an outward calmness while feeling extremely anxious inside.

Why had the magic array exploded?

“I’m here for the first time too, believe me, the information I received is the same as what everyone has.”

As the crowd discussed, several players knowledgeable in sealing art approached the diamond-shaped stone pillar to conduct an inspection.

Norbert felt an increasing sense of urgency, stealing glances at Fang Heng from time to time.

The plan had gone awry!

The Purifiers in the Holy Realm needed at least two hours to lay down the seal in the periphery. If they encountered any interference from the undead faction, it would only take longer!

According to the original plan, once Norbert and the others broke through the outer undead magic array, they would be close to that two-hour mark.

But unexpectedly…

Fang Heng had absorbed the external aura of death in just three minutes, and now the magic array was malfunctioning. All in all, it had been less than ten minutes.

There might not be enough time!

If Fang Heng managed to leave before they finished, wouldn’t all the efforts the Holy Realm had put in become a joke?

Norbert felt a surge of dread. With only one step left, there was no margin for error. What if Fang Heng decided to…

Seeing the worried expression on Norbert’s face, the others urged him, “Hey, Norbert, what’s the next step?”

Norbert forced himself to remain calm and looked at the seal stone left in the center of the Great Hall.

“Right now, the seal holding the death knight is down to the final layer left by the Holy Court. Forcefully destroying the sealing stone pillar could trigger an eruption of the death knight space. To be safe, we should work together to use the undead aura to wear down the power of the outer seal. Once it’s sufficiently weakened, we can use timed explosives to completely destroy the seal, ensuring everything remains under control.”

“Got it!”

The others, trusting Norbert’s words, quickly gathered around the central stone pillar, channeling their undead strength to form black soul chains, attempting to erode the seal on the diamond-shaped stone pillar.

“Chi, chi, chi…”

As the undead strength took effect, the diamond-shaped stone pillar emitted a series of hissing sounds, releasing a white mist while small fragments of stone began to fall away from its outer layer.

“Huh?”

Tan Shuo raised an eyebrow, sensing something unusual.

What was happening?

With the small stones crumbling away, a surge of black undead aura began to seep out from the cracks in the stone!

It was identical to the aura they had absorbed earlier.

Just as he suspected!

That energy was leaking from the sealed death knight space!

Fang Heng also focused intently on the diamond-shaped seal. As the stone began to erode, more and more undead aura poured out from within.

What a treasure!

This was pure necromancy experience points!

Seeing the aura of death spilling from the sealing stone, a glint of greed flashed in Fang Heng’s eyes.

“That’s enough! Everyone, stop and step back!”

Norbert felt the moment was right and suddenly shouted, abruptly halting the release of his mental strength while leading the others several steps back.

Upon hearing his command, everyone immediately ceased their use of undead aura on the sealing stone.

As they collected themselves, they saw a large amount of pure undead aura continuously flowing from the diamond-shaped stone pillar.

In a matter of moments, a faint layer of undead aura enveloped the entire Great Hall.

“Norbert? What’s wrong? Why aren’t we continuing?”

The group turned to Norbert, who had suddenly called for a stop.

Norbert surveyed the crowd, his expression wary as he looked at the central sealing stone. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, “Everyone, that should be enough. The strength of the seal has been significantly weakened, and the death knight space is becoming unstable. If we continue, we risk triggering a complete explosion that could affect us at any moment.”

Immediately, some players voiced their objections.

“But the death knight is still sealed! Are we really just going to leave now?”

“Yeah, but this is the safest option. We should set up some explosives around the area first. After we leave, we can use a physical method to completely destroy this place, ensuring that the death knight is released safely.”

The players fell silent at his words.

Watching the undead aura continually seeping from the central diamond-shaped stone pillar, they all felt a sense of regret creeping in.