Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2724 1496: Empty of People

Suddenly, without a single hint, the dark outlines vanished into nothingness once more, and our Absolute Defense Barrier cracked apart without reason, echoing with a sharp shatter like fragile glass.

This unexpected sight left everyone, Moli included, completely stunned in shock.

To grasp the oddity, those dark figures lingered close by, but this instance brought no assault from them, no surge of attacking energy either, as though some unseen force had ripped the Barrier Wall to shreds.

Before anyone in the group could respond, a vivid gray glow streaked past, and as their sight sharpened, all eyes bulged in amazement.

The area around them, once cluttered with weathered and worn structures, transformed entirely. Ruined and toppled homes stood rebuilt, while lines of magical street lamps, dormant for ages, flickered back to life, bathing the whole city in radiant light.

Gazing upon the Broken Walls once overgrown with Magic Moss, now upright once more and gleaming with fresh coats of paint, alongside smoothed-out shattered streets and pristine lamps free of any corrosion, the team's jaws nearly hit the ground.

In mere moments, this forsaken ancient city, left to decay for countless years, regained its majestic splendor—an event beyond comprehension!

"Yet, no trace of Illusion Technique appears. What in the world just occurred?"

Forgetting to conceal her features, Moli yanked off her pink Hooded cap, exposing her lengthy Pointed Ears, as she scanned the area in utter disbelief.

"Is it possible we've journeyed back to the days prior to the Era of Blankness?"

Bruno's eyes bulged like massive bells as he blurted out in astonishment.

"That's impossible!"

At his words, the rest echoed the same disbelief, their voices rising in chorus.

Amid the gathering, Leo Ray fixed his stare on a dwelling marked with the Silver Fire Kingdom's emblem, revived from partial wreckage to flawless condition, his brow furrowing tighter.

The scene before them truly suggested a leap backward in time, to when this city thrived whole, untouched by the Era of Blankness.

Still, one couldn't dismiss the chance that the guiding voice had woven this deception, especially since a Deity could orchestrate such feats with ease.

"That said, we can't yet pin this on the prompting voice entirely, and what about those shadowy figures?"

"Frankly, the previous two mysteries linger unsolved, and now this weird twist piles on, leaving us totally bewildered."

For an instant, Leo Ray's thoughts tangled in chaos, struggling to piece together the events; ever since the odd Magic Communication from Calvin and the rest arrived, matters had spiraled into deeper confusion.

"One thing stands firm, though—be it the prior two enigmas or this fresh oddity, they probably link together somehow."

"Our priority now must be unraveling why the environment has rejuvenated; it can't really mean... we've actually slipped to a period before the Era of Blankness, can it?"

Pushing down his inner turmoil and wonder, Leo Ray announced firmly, "With everything still murky, and the place renewed, locals might lurk about—remain vigilant, we'll scout and ask around first."

As Leo Ray spoke, the stunned expressions on their faces softened bit by bit, and they soon steadied themselves to probe the nearby area.

Before much time passed, the group spotted clear indications of dwellers all over, with wisps of smoke rising from distant homes, only to get drawn up swiftly into the towering Purification Array overhead in the city.

Moreover, doors to many homes stood ajar, revealing tables, chairs, and decor in plain view, alive with everyday imprints.

Yet, another strange detail caught their attention soon after: despite the abundance of living traces and even hot meals simmering on fires, no person appeared anywhere, and not even Moli's sharp senses picked up another living being.

To put it simply, the spot overflowed with vibes of activity, yet lacked any residents at all, cloaked in an oppressively spooky quiet.

This realization sent a wave of discomfort rippling through the hundred-strong band of adventurers.

Just the mightiest ones, such as the Grey Elder and the history-buff Calvin, poked around with eager curiosity, eager to dig up forgotten lore from these structures.

"Human Clan youth, is it really devoid of any life here?"

While they moved along, a shiver ran through Moli, her features twisting with worry as she murmured to Leo Ray, "What if we can't make it back?"

With those words, Moli sensed doom closing in; she'd barely broken free from a spatial rift, and getting stuck in this bizarre spot without warning would be a cruel twist of fate.

Her mind racing there, Moli's face crumpled in despair, her Pointed Ears sagging limply.

"Should a Deity be behind this, completing the right task will get us home."

Though troubled himself, Leo Ray gave a casual shrug, forcing a calm front as he answered, "If not, then it's a different matter altogether."

"But if not a Deity, then who conjured that horrifying Space Barrier moments ago?"

Moli teetered on the edge of panic, clutching her head and scrubbing it hard, as she vented, "This is all too strange—where have the folks vanished to? They couldn't have been whisked away too, could they? And earlier, those shadows amid the ruins, what's their deal?"

"You got no clues on those figures either?"

Leo Ray gave a faint nod, pressing further, "Can you confirm they're not actual Space Magic Puppets?"

"No chance at all—Space Magic Puppets are right in my wheelhouse."

Moli wagged her head firmly, declaring, "Those shapes felt more like diving through a space rift than any Space Magic Puppets."

"The resemblance holds true."

Leo Ray thought back to the Vaporization skills of Louise and Catherine from the Blood Clan, nodding thoughtfully, "Still, entering a space rift places one in a separate dimension— so how do their strikes or presences pierce through to our reality here?"

"Precisely, that's the puzzle nagging at me as well; they act as if sharing our space, but somehow they don't."

Moli clutched her head once more, tousling her locks wildly, as she scowled, "Just where are they hiding? It's utterly mind-boggling."

The moment Moli's words trailed off, the entire group jolted in surprise.

Far off at the street's horizon, the figure of a young girl materialized out of nowhere.

She remained rooted in place, her wide eyes locked steadily on the group without a flicker.