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Chapter 677: Chapter 578 Skilfully Removed All The Flags Chapter 677: Chapter 578 Skilfully Removed All The Flags Xu Shuo had not expected that Xu Xi would encounter an attack from the Abyss right at their doorstep.

He had even less anticipated that the Abyss was already this close.

Among these surprises, what he was most grateful for was that he had arrived in time and that the Player’s Handbook had opened quickly enough.

Because even a slight aftermath was something Xu Shuo did not want to consider.

Alpha’s spiritual power was released, enveloping everything in the Mind Network, like laying out a vast map in the mind.

The map captured the layout of the alleys, the old residential houses standing in rows, the nearby vegetable market, and the streets further away.

But no matter where, everything was painted in a deep black.

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“An Abyss Domain similar to a subway station, huh…”

Xu Shuo held Xu Xi tightly in his embrace, thoughtfully scanning the surroundings.

Previously, a player had been tortured by the Abyss at a subway station and barely escaped; Luo Kai personally went to inquire Shao Dandan about her experience.

According to her, after being locked onto by the Abyss, she entered a domain-like place where all her cognition about her surroundings was obscured.

In the cognition of ordinary people, one has to take the stairs to exit the subway.

But aside from instinctively resisting the monster’s torment, she had no idea from where to escape.

It was not until light from the outside world appeared above the handrail of the escalator that she woke up from her trance, guided to find the exit, which she then bolted out of with sheer willpower.

This kind of domain seemed similar to spirit away.

People inside the game are unable to see through the fog, but those outside the fog can help break the illusion.

Of course, there is another way.

With overwhelming power, one can break all spells!

However, looking at the level displayed on the Abyss Radar, Xu Shuo fell into contemplation.

[Current number: EA1029392178.]

[Number level: Zero.]

[Abyss level: Three.]

[Detection of anomalies exceeding the player’s number level in the vicinity.

Emergency mode engaged, granting players highest access level three.]

Going head-to-head with a level-three Abyss Domain all by himself was a first for Xu Shuo.

Of course, it wasn’t that he feared he couldn’t defeat it…

Okay, he was a little afraid.

But his worry was because Xu Xi was by his side.

If it were just him, Xu Shuo would have gone all out against the Abyss, probably even more valiantly than a new bride.

But with Xu Xi present, he had to reserve that bit to ensure Xu Xi could leave safely.

“Brother…”

At this moment.

Seemingly perceiving Xu Shuo’s mood, Xu Xi said in a low voice, “You don’t need to worry so much about me.”

Xu Shuo responded verbally, “Alright.”

His gaze was unreadable, but it seemed he had an idea of what to do next.

After slightly loosening his hold on Xu Xi, he raised his hand and released the “Industrious Paper Man” he had just received.

A little paper man landed on the ground, then split into four paper people.

They looked up at Xu Shuo, and upon receiving instructions sent directly to their thoughts, the four small paper people quickly began working together, drawing red lines on the ground.

Ability two of the “Industrious Paper Man”: Array Drawing, Spirit Guarding.

They spread out to the four corners to draft an array, first sketching out a circle two square meters in size, then filling in lines around and through the center of the circle.

Each paper person’s movements and speed were identical, akin to a symmetrical drawing.

Due to the urgency of time and the fact that the paper people required time to draw the array, Xu Shuo only had them sketch out an array large enough to accommodate one person.

While the paper people were busy drawing the array, knowledge about this array also appeared in Xu Shuo’s mind.

Whether he could fully understand and integrate it seemed to depend on his comprehension.

Perhaps this was the process by which the bride learned magic spells, except her comprehension seemed to be skin-deep at this point.

Xu Shuo didn’t have to worry about this part.

Because there was nothing Alpha couldn’t learn!

So, displeased with the paper people’s slow speed, Xu Shuo immediately used his spiritual power to command them, drawing the complete array at great speed and activating it with energy!

Xu Xi seemed to be aware of the activity on the ground.

She peeked out of the young man’s embrace, curiously watching the four small paper people celebrating and jumping on the spot.

“What is this?” Xu Xi asked.

“You stay here for now.

When it quiets down outside, if you see an exit that you can get out of, don’t hesitate, don’t look back, just run straight to it until you get back home.”

Xu Shuo was busy giving instructions to himself.

As he spoke, he tentatively retracted his spiritual barrier.

Seeing that the Abyss smashing against the Array Barrier hadn’t eroded it completely, his heart settled.

The maintenance of the Array also depended on his spiritual power, but it was chargeable and didn’t need his constant attention.

Xu Xi, hearing this, keenly probed his thoughts.

She immediately said, “I don’t want to be separated from you!”

Xu Shuo raised an eyebrow: “So, we’re going for the ‘I won’t leave, you won’t leave, and we’ll just wait here until the enemy rises and in the end, we’re forced to GG out together’ act?”

Xu Xi: “…”

After a moment of silence, Xu Xi said, “I’ll wait here for you to come back.”

Xu Shuo spoke unchangingly: “And then, after I’ve finally led the enemy away and am about to leave by another route, I discover you’re still foolishly waiting here, ready to feed the enemy that couldn’t catch me but came back, forcing me to turn around to save you?”

Xu Xi: “……”

In the end, Xu Xi sighed and said weakly, “I will wait for you at home.”

Xu Shuo, satisfied, patted her head: “Good girl.”

There was one thing Xu Shuo observed clearly.

Whether it was in the script or in the real world, to the Abyss, he was far more attractive than any ordinary person.

The title “Abyss Caretaker.”

In the real world, it really worked.

Once Xu Shuo confirmed the Array truly could withstand the Abyss, he left the Paper Man behind and also released the Special Artifact “The Silent Guardian.”

[Special Artifact “The Silent Guardian”: The Knight’s Soul has perished, but he has left his armor to continue standing by your side.]

This thing was produced by “The Beautiful Legend of Prague” script.

It looked just like the Armored Knights in the castle, tall and robust, holding an iron greatsword, standing as majestic as a mountain.

With the Paper Man for Spirit Guarding and the Knight for protection, Xu Shuo was just barely reassured to leave Xu Xi behind alone.

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Then, he completely withdrew his spiritual barrier.

“Boom——”

In an instant, the darkness outside swarmed in, furiously striking against the Array Barrier!

Without the spiritual barrier, the monsters’ howls and screams were extremely shrill, and the dark shadows of their fangs and claws became particularly dangerous.

Xu Xi’s eyes widened, sensing the frenzied qi outside, and the calmness in her eyes began to waver.

She stared at Xu Shuo and asked, “Will you really go back?”

Xu Shuo countered: “Do you really want to jinx me?”

Xu Xi pursed her lips, rendered speechless.

Xu Shuo said no more, touched her hair again, then stepped out of the Array, and his figure instantly vanished into the darkness.

“Brother!”

Xu Xi instinctively wanted to step forward, but she quickly remembered something and hastily retracted her foot.

The violent banging and scratching noises still surrounded her, as if something terrifying wanted to burst in, while the red waves of the Array rippled in the wake of these impacts.

Xu Xi’s expression was composed as she listened to the monsters’ incomprehensible mutterings and roars.

But gradually, the commotion outside began to subside.

Until everything became completely quiet around her, except for the occasional rustling noises coming from not far away, still indiscernible as to what might be there.

Suddenly, Xu Xi noticed a glint of light behind her, her instincts telling her it was the exit to the alley.

But why hadn’t she realized this before?

She could have just turned around and run out…

“When it quiets down outside, if you see an exit, don’t hesitate, don’t look back, just immediately run for it.”

Xu Xi remembered these words.

However, just as she turned and took a step, she was suddenly swept off her feet!

The sturdy Armored Knight immediately swept her up sideways and rushed out of the Array Barrier, speeding toward the alley’s exit!

Xu Xi: “?”

Wasn’t I supposed to run by myself?

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