As the music started, everyone in the market glared at Tao Qingqing.
Their indignation was roughly equivalent to Wen Wen's in the past, but they were just ordinary people, and even if they imagined doing what Wen Wen did, they lacked the ability.
Moreover, Tao Qingqing would have been happy if they had directly attacked.
After the tense atmosphere lasted for about five minutes, Tao Qingqing, bored, turned off her phone and walked out of the wet market, shaking her head.
No one initiated violence, nor did anyone stop her. Some acted as if she didn't exist, while others looked at her as if she were already dead.
She had marked those with unusual gazes, and bats would follow them throughout the day to ascertain if they were problematic by nightfall.
Afterward, Tao Qingqing searched the town and finally found a somewhat dilapidated inn in a secluded area.
Despite its age, this inn was no less impressive than the Baojian Hotel. She wondered how such an inn could operate in a district where accommodation was not permitted.
The entire district appeared normal, except for some very hidden negative energies near this inn, which led Tao Qingqing to believe she might discover something here.
A blind old man sat at the entrance. Upon seeing him, Tao Qingqing displayed a look of bewilderment.
Because although the old man was blind, his expression was not as rigid as others, suggesting that there was indeed something suspicious here.
Thus, Tao Qingqing walked into the inn, disregarding the prohibition against staying overnight.
...
Wen Wen had been lazing around in Rabbit Village for several days, diligently studying the village's unique barrier. He also took the opportunity to reinforce the barrier with his knowledge of talisman studies, earning considerable goodwill from the rabbits.
If Wen Wen's aura weren't so grim, he would have already won the hearts of the maidens here.
According to Wen Wen's observations, several rabbit girls here frequently displayed excitement, enjoying running and jumping, occasionally digging holes and stomping their feet, and even proactively approaching Wen Wen.
These were signs of the rabbit species entering a particular period...
The process of reinforcing the barrier also deepened Wen Wen's understanding of talisman studies, making it a mutually beneficial endeavor.
Most of the injured had already left Rabbit Village over the past few days. According to information from the Hunter Association, the situation outside had largely stabilized, and the hidden dangers left by the undead had been completely cleared.
Following the established procedures, the affected areas were to resume normal production and life.
However, the problem was that the number of casualties this time was far too high compared to previous incidents.
Even if all those who successfully escaped were to return, the population would still be insufficient to revitalize the area.
But seeing Sun Shanxing and Wang Duobao's confident expressions, they likely had a way to address the population issue, and perhaps this problem was related to the grand event they had mysteriously mentioned earlier.
Around noon, just as Wen Wen finished his business and emerged from the latrine, he saw the demon hunters mobilizing. Sun Shanxing and Wang Duobao also came out of the command post, so Wen Wen curiously approached them.
Sun Shanxing had always known that Wen Wen had not left, so he was not surprised to see Wen Wen and instead told him:
"Some of the upcoming matters are classified by the association. It is best for you not to get involved."
"What if I really want to see?" Wen Wen asked curiously.
This should be the grand event that Wu Liugen had told him about. Since Wu Liugen could obtain information, and Wang Duobao had notified him in advance, it shouldn't be difficult for him to witness it.
"Then I would ask you, sir, not to reveal what you see to anyone else," Sun Shanxing said, appearing very accommodating.
Wen Wen nodded, "Of course, I won't say a word."
"Very well, then please follow us and do not stray too far from us."
After agreeing to Wen Wen, Sun Shanxing led the group in a particular direction.
Wen Wen was taken aback. He had thought this would be a secret of the Hunter Association, but he hadn't expected Sun Shanxing to agree so readily.
In fact, if possible, Sun Shanxing would not have wanted Wen Wen to see that thing.
However, the commotion caused by that thing was too significant. Even if Wen Wen stayed obediently in the village, he would still detect the anomaly. Therefore, it was better to be open about it.
Thus, Wen Wen followed Sun Shanxing and the others towards the southeast of Rabbit Village. Wu Liugen and some other demon hunters of Rank C and above were also in the team. After walking for about ten minutes, they stopped.
This place was originally a vast and clean grassland, but now it was piled with a mountain of corpses. The area seemed to be enveloped by a rune formation, which prevented the corpses from decaying.
Sun Shanxing checked the time and found a clean spot to sit down, waiting for something to happen.
Wang Duobao leaned close to Wen Wen's ear and said, "These are all the corpses we could find within the Qingji Plateau. A considerable portion of them are human and monster corpses transported from outside."
"What are these corpses for? Blood sacrifice?" Wen Wen frowned, as he did not expect the Hunter Association to engage in such activities.
Wang Duobao was silent for two seconds, "Yes and no. I don't know how to explain it. You'll understand the specific purpose once you see that thing."
Wen Wen waited patiently for about half an hour. He then noticed that the space before him seemed to exhibit some anomalies. The sky showed illusory colors, like a mirage.
Those colors gradually condensed into a human form, and then a huge, bald, genderless 'human' appeared before Wen Wen and the others.
Wen Wen's eyes widened, the black and white blocks on his mask shifting rapidly. He was genuinely startled.
The entity before them was at least a thousand meters tall, with its upper half directly above the clouds!
The giant's body was slightly bowed, and through the clouds, one could vaguely see a massive face with some mechanical structures, creating a breathtakingly solemn scene.
Not only did its face have mechanical components, but many parts of the giant's body also possessed similar structures, making it difficult to determine if it was a machine or a living being.
Furthermore, this giant exuded an extremely powerful aura, drawing Wen Wen's attention like a black hole.
"Astral... Spirit Realm God? No, that's not right either, this thing..."
Wen Wen's brow furrowed. No wonder Sun Shanxing was willing to bring him here. With such a massive presence, even if he hadn't brought him, Wen Wen would surely have discovered it.
The colossal human suddenly lowered its body, its chest cavity splitting open. A tremendous suction force drew all the corpses on the ground into it.
Once the ground was devoid of a single corpse, this colossal 'human' seemed to have eaten its fill. It sat on the ground, hugging its knees, gazing blankly into the distance.
Oddly enough, given the giant's immense size, every movement should have caused significant changes in its surroundings. However, in reality, this entity had no impact whatsoever; everything around remained serene.
After sitting down, the figure became motionless. After waiting for a few more moments, all ten of its toenails opened.
Then...
Ten humans emerged from its toes!