The plaza in front of the building's entrance was filled with a large, neatly arrayed contingent of mechanical soldiers, constantly patrolling the surroundings.
Ye Ling stealthily blended into the civilians controlled by the mechanical soldiers, searching for an opportunity to infiltrate the building.
Originally, according to the plan, Ye Ling only needed to stay far away from the City of Heaven, await the ritual performed by the Lord of Remnants, and then make his final move against him.
However, due to a series of unforeseen circumstances, Ye Ling was forced to risk his life to re-infiltrate the building and rescue the person right under the nose of the Lord of Remnants.
"As expected, plans never go smoothly. These Remnant fiends are not to be trifled with. Entering now, I'm likely facing a one-in-a-million chance of survival..."
Ye Ling looked at the heavily guarded entrance, took a deep breath, and released his clone in advance, letting it blend into the crowd.
Once everything was prepared, Ye Ling activated his clone to attack the mechanical soldiers, destroying all the soldiers in the plaza in an instant.
The violent explosion shook the entire plaza, and Ye Ling used the ensuing chaos to rush into the building.
The moment Ye Ling entered the building, a large number of Remnant fiends arrived at the building's plaza, easily subduing Ye Ling's clones.
Hiding inside the building, Ye Ling looked out at the Remnant fiends outside through a gap in the window and immediately activated his runes, causing his clones to explode!
Boom!
A furious wave of heat swept through the surroundings, threatening to engulf the Remnant fiends.
"You vermin dare to show yourselves! How audacious!"
The terrifying aura of Heavenly Industry Star Lord descended from the sky, instantly devouring the heat waves generated by the explosion.
Witnessing the Heavenly Industry Star Lord's technique, Ye Ling's eyes narrowed slightly, and he murmured, "This Heavenly Industry Star Lord possesses abilities similar to my Devouring Domain. Facing him head-on, my Devouring Domain might not be able to exert its full advantage... No, I must focus on rescuing the World-Destroying Spirit Fire!"
Ye Ling shifted his attention away from the outside of the building and headed towards the kitchen.
Compared to the exterior, the interior of the building was even more heavily guarded.
Although the Great Dao Immortal Lord and the Chaos Sovereign were no longer patrolling the building, Young Master Bai himself was personally leading the search, meticulously combing through every corner of the building.
And at the top of the building, Ye Ling could even feel a pressure that made his soul tremble!
The Lord of Remnants had arrived!
Under heavy guard, Ye Ling cautiously found the kitchen warehouse, preparing to search for the World-Destroying Spirit Fire.
However, just as Ye Ling entered the warehouse, he heard movement from outside, forcing Ye Ling to hide behind a pile of goods.
Young Master Bai, dressed in white, re-entered the warehouse, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the interior.
"Why is he here?"
Seeing Young Master Bai enter the warehouse, Ye Ling's forehead broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately suppressed his mind with all his might, even stopping his heart from beating, to prevent any sound.
The pressure Young Master Bai exerted on Ye Ling was ten times greater than that of the Heavenly Industry Star Lord!
If he had a choice, Ye Ling would rather fight ten Heavenly Industry Star Lords than confront Young Master Bai directly!
Young Master Bai entered the warehouse and muttered to himself, "The source of all the disturbance is here, and my sixth sense tells me there must be a clue I missed. Let me search again."
Saying that, Young Master Bai spread his arms, constructing a barrier around the warehouse, sealing the entire space. Then, he began to break down the goods one by one, reducing everything in the warehouse to dust!
Seeing that Young Master Bai was about to reach his location, Ye Ling's mind raced. He transformed into a flying insect and quietly hid in the farthest corner of the warehouse.
Although Ye Ling could completely conceal his aura with runes, it didn't mean he could completely disappear!
Once there were no items left in the warehouse, it meant Ye Ling had no place to hide, and he would inevitably be discovered by Young Master Bai!
Even if Ye Ling hid in the deepest part of the warehouse, it would only be a temporary delay. His discovery by Young Master Bai was only a matter of time.
If things continued like this, Ye Ling wouldn't be able to save the World-Destroying Spirit Fire, let alone his own life.
The entire warehouse was deathly silent.
Young Master Bai meticulously decomposed each item in the warehouse, not letting go of any clue.
Meanwhile, Ye Ling was also constantly seeking a way out, hoping to find a sliver of hope.
But to Ye Ling's despair, Young Master Bai had completely sealed the warehouse with a barrier, making it impossible for Ye Ling to escape!
"Damn it! Am I going to perish here?"
Ye Ling could not think of any way to escape, and his eyes dimmed, gradually accepting his fate.
He didn't even have a chance to go all out. Not to mention that Young Master Bai's strength was already close to that of a Creation God, and he was definitely no match for him. Even if he were to miraculously defeat Young Master Bai, the Remnant fiends outside would immediately sense it, and he would still have no way to escape!
"Kid! Don't be so quick to accept your fate, I have another way!"
Suddenly, the voice of the World-Destroying Spirit Fire echoed in Ye Ling's mind again, reigniting the light in Ye Ling's eyes!
"World-Destroying Spirit Fire? You're alright?" Hearing the voice of the World-Destroying Spirit Fire, Ye Ling's spirits were greatly lifted.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire said, "It took a little effort, but I finally dealt with that scoundrel Moluoluo. But now is not the time to talk about me. The key is how to get you out!"
Ye Ling said solemnly, "This place has been completely sealed by Young Master Bai. He will find me sooner or later. How do we get out?"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire said, "We can't get out, so let him catch you!"
"Let him catch me?" Ye Ling was stunned. "Doesn't that mean it's completely over?"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire continued, "What I mean is, let him capture your body, and I will protect your consciousness. Although you will lose your original body, at least your life will be saved."
"Besides, we have a backup plan with Long Ye, so we don't have to worry about not having a chance to turn the tables."
Ye Ling said solemnly, "But if that's the case, the Lord of Remnants will definitely know that we are in this era. Without the protection of the cosmic barrier, the Lord of Remnants will not reincarnate into Long Ye. How can we turn the tables?"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire said, "So, we'll go back to our own era!"
Ye Ling: "We're going back?"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire: "That's right! We're going back! Although it's a bit of a messy retreat, if the Lord of Remnants wants to capture us, he will have to perform the original ritual. Then we can fight our way back and avenge ourselves!"
Hearing the World-Destroying Spirit Fire's words, a trace of determination flashed in Ye Ling's eyes. He said, "Alright! Let's do it this way. It's just a body... I fear no destruction!"
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire: "Good kid! You've got guts! Don't worry! This is the second time you've been in danger because of me. I will definitely not let you suffer!"
"No matter what, I will help you return to your peak!"
Ye Ling: "I believe you!"
With that, Ye Ling's soul departed his body, and at the same time, he activated his body to self-destruct!
At that very moment, Young Master Bai also sensed Ye Ling's presence and immediately reached out to grab him!