The lake water was stirred by sword light, turning into pouring rain that fell, each drop shimmering with golden light.
Qiao Feiya supported George from behind, a vast and gentle energy flowing into George's body, preventing him from fainting from excessive exertion.
George glanced back and saw that Qiao Feiya was no longer wearing her cumbersome armor, but only a white robe.
Behind her, it was as if a towering figure holding a knight's sword stood, a phantom.
This phantom looked exactly like the ancestral portrait worshipped by the Qiao'er family for generations, that of the Knight King, Joseph.
Two figures stood in the sky, one was Xun Ying, and the other was Wen Wen.
Qiao Feiya looked at that direction in surprise, somewhat confused by the current situation.
She had merely undergone a trial. When she went in, everything was fine, but upon emerging, everything had changed.
The family had been attacked, the city was in ruins, chaos reigned everywhere, and most absurdly, she had witnessed a civil war within the Hunter Association.
So, who should she help between these two sides?
Hailin and her family were allies, having looked after the Qiao'er family for years, so logically, she should help Hailin.
But Xun Ying had also shown her great care, and Wen Wen was her friend...
Therefore, she decided to remain neutral until she could clarify the situation.
At this moment, George's phone also rang. He picked it up and saw a large exclamation mark on the screen, the signal that the operation had officially begun.
"This day has finally come, I've been waiting until I'm going mad!"
George put on his glasses, then took out a box filled with identical glasses.
He looked at Hailin and discovered that Hailin's head was also covered by those blue tentacles, meaning Hailin had also been corrupted.
"I never imagined, Lord Hailin, that even you..."
"Qiao Feiya, time is critical, I can't say much more to you. The association should have distributed the specific details to every demon hunter's phone."
"Put on these glasses, and anyone with blue-purple tentacles is an enemy!"
"This is a battle for the future of the world, use this battle to announce your strength!"
After speaking, George, carrying the box of glasses, headed towards his family's stronghold, where many superhumans were gathered, including those who had been corrupted.
Xun Ying and Wen Wen simultaneously raised their hands, and ancient long swords and black energy swords floated in the air.
Hailin below also saw the association's notification and immediately understood his predicament.
Several years ago, after waking from a cultivation session, he had felt that something was amiss, as if some memories were missing, but he had subconsciously ignored these anomalies.
During that time, he had been in an abnormal state, likely manipulated by the Great Sage to do certain things.
He had always wondered how the Great Sage had instantly broken the seal of the Destruction Nest and then sealed Ye Haimo within.
If Hailin had done it himself, then all of this would be very simple.
"I will seal myself now..."
Hailin intended to lock away his own power, but as soon as this thought arose, blue-purple tentacles appeared in his eyes, and his aura became dangerous.
Wen Wen and Xun Ying waved their hands simultaneously, and the swords in the sky all fell, suppressing Hailin firmly.
Since the two of them were present, they were confident in subduing Hailin even if he was controlled.
Not only here, but as they took action, all four corrupted Judicators would be attacked simultaneously by the two Judicators.
And within the association, the operation to eliminate the corrupted individuals was also unfolding in sync.
All demon hunters and the containment personnel of the facility launched their actions simultaneously, catching the Great Sage completely off guard.
Amidst flashing sword light, Wen Wen, riding Black Moon, suddenly appeared beside Qiao Feiya and said to her with a playful grin.
"Heh heh, long time no see. I didn't expect you to break through at this time."
"Help me quickly deal with this old man, then come with me to a place. Before, I didn't have enough manpower to go alone, but with you, my chances are much higher."
Qiao Feiya rolled her eyes but did not refuse Wen Wen's arrangement.
From her own observations, coupled with George's earlier words, she had also tried on the glasses herself, and now she knew how urgent the situation was.
With her complete lack of understanding, following Wen Wen's plan was the optimal solution.
"Just defeat him, right? I'll do my best."
A golden light flashed in Qiao Feiya's eyes, the long sword in her hand glowed, and then a sword energy was sent towards Hailin.
This sword energy was something she had been brewing to deal with that colossal elephant before, and now it was perfect for facing Hailin.
Hailin, who was struggling to withstand the attacks of the two, took this blow, and his sturdy barrier showed cracks, while he himself coughed up a mouthful of blood.