American Exorcism Male God

Xu Yi was unaware of what those soldiers were thinking, otherwise he would have shaken his head repeatedly.

Forget a pile of rat corpses, even if it were human corpses, he would tread through without hesitation.

A gray light flashed through Xu Yi's pupils; the Eyes of Obscurity had been activated inadvertently. In his vision, this "rat corpse land" was teeming with dense, gray threads.

The corners of his mouth curled involuntarily—these black rats were actually the creations of Demons, and though each black rat carried only a trifling amount of Fog of Obscurity, barely larger than a hair strand,

the sheer quantity was overwhelming!

The Eyes of Obscurity were fully engaged, filling his eye sockets with a chilling sensation.

Given a choice, he wouldn't wish to descend into a pile of rat corpses, but the Fog of Obscurity was too weak; he had to get close to absorb it.

It was unlike the Fog of Obscurity dispelled by powerful Demons, which could be pulled from a great distance.

However, even the most minute things can become extraordinary when they accumulate.

"Eyes of Obscurity, current progress: 91/100"

After absorbing the Fog of Obscurity from the pile of rat corpses, the progress exceeded ninety percent, bringing him very close to being able to control the power of the Fog of Obscurity.

"Get in the vehicles, prepare for support!"

Entos's mood was far from being as pleasant as Xu Yi's; his brow was furrowed.

"What happened?"

Xu Yi returned from the pile of corpses, and a soldier handed him a pair of Combat Boots. The size difference was negligible, and he changed into the new shoes, discarding his blood-stained old ones.

"Black rats have burst from other exits and attacked New York City; we need to head there to support," Entos said with a sincere invitation, fixing his gaze on Xu Yi. "Are you coming with us?"

Xu Yi nodded. How could he miss such an opportunity? Not only for the Entries for Marksmanship but also to absorb more of the Fog of Obscurity.

The soldiers heaved a sigh of relief. Xu Yi's marksmanship was evident to all, and moreover, he was an exorcist. Having him around made everyone feel much more at ease.

The armored convoy entered New York City, where the roads were now clear. The government had forcibly cleared traffic-jammed vehicles; those who couldn't escape had to hide back at home.

Screams were incessant along the way. New York City, which had just begun to quiet down, was once again plunged into chaos as swarms of black rats poured into the city, attacking humans in a frenzy.

Xu Yi and Entos rode in the same vehicle. After Entos finished a communication, his expression turned sour.

"The black rats carry a curse. If someone is bitten accidentally, they'll soon contract the Hot Soul Disease," Entos explained.

Xu Yi's brow furrowed as well. Although he had anticipated this, it was the worst news possible.

Despite their frenzy, black rats hadn't gone beyond the category of normal animals. If faced with a single rat, a common person with a sharp weapon could kill it.

Only a tide of black rats posed a threat to humans, capable of instantly overwhelming and gnawing a person to the bone.

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But, it was hard for a tide of black rats to form. Although the sewers were filled with them, spread throughout the vast New York City, they didn't seem like much.

Moreover, the military would specifically intercept large swarms of black rats.

But if black rats were carriers of the curse, it would complicate matters, for without full-body protection, people were likely to get bitten.

The foundation of a city lies in its people. If too many fall ill or unconscious, the city will quickly become paralyzed.

"Change course immediately, to Lex Prison!"

The radio buzzed again, and after receiving the information, Entos immediately ordered a change in plans, abandoning the original intention of going into the city for support.

"Has Lex Prison been attacked too?"

Xu Yi was somewhat unsure, as Lex Prison was located on the outskirts of New York, with few people around except for those inside the prison.

But in comparison to New York City, those few people were nothing.

If the goal of the black rats was to spread the curse, why target Klays Prison, where there were fewer people?

The military arrived at Klays Prison, a place that was in such disarray it defied description.

From a distance, Xu Yi could hear continuous gunfire, mixed with human screams and the shouting of guards, emanating from inside the prison.

Entos's face had turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Lex Prison was a large prison that housed a considerable number of convicts serving long sentences, life imprisonment... and there were even quite a few on death row.

During the rat attack on the prison, those heavy criminals would definitely seize the opportunity to escape.

So, they had to deal not only with the tide of black rats but also be cautious of those extremely vicious criminals.

Xu Yi was well aware of this, so he stopped trying to take the lead, blending into the team, practicing marksmanship, and at the same time "picking up" a bit of the Fog of Obscurity.

As the team moved deeper, a sign appeared on the gate ahead reading "Maximum Security Area, No Unauthorized Access."

Xu Yi silently gripped the gun in his hand; it was too quiet ahead, eerily quiet compared to the noisy common area behind them, forming a stark contrast.

Entos ordered them to stay alert; although he'd never heard the saying, "When something is amiss, there must be demons," he still understood the gist of it.

They walked through the silent maximum security prison and, after a while, they lowered the guns they had kept at the ready.

"What's going on?" someone couldn't help but speak out.

They had presumed it would be dangerous inside, but there was nothing there—no swarms of black rats, no lurking felons. The cells were empty, not a ghost in sight.

"Could it be the black rats didn't attack this place?" someone speculated.

"They've already been here," Xu Yi pointed at the ground.

The ground was covered with dense rat footprints; it was clear the black rats had long since come.

Entos approached an empty cell, the door already wide open, and he found a black viscous liquid on the lock.

The liquid was highly corrosive; even the special alloy lock had been completely eaten away.

"This is the only passage; we just came in from the outside, why didn't we encounter those criminals? Where could they all be hiding?" one of the soldiers murmured softly.

Nobody doubted that the prisoners were dead; there were no bloodstains on the ground, nor any signs of struggle. Those fierce criminals couldn't possibly be waiting to die quietly.

The crowd followed the rat footprints which gradually converged to form a distinct "rat trail."

The trail suddenly ended, and at the end of the path, a huge pit appeared, with the unique fishy stench of rats wafting from below.

In addition to the rats' crawling marks, there were many footprints in the tunnel, indicating that quite a few people had passed through from below.

It wasn't just the others who were taken aback—even Entos, the expressionless strongman, was slightly dumbfounded.

So, the black rats had attacked the prison to rescue the heavy criminals here?

Everyone felt as if their worldview had been somewhat subverted.

All eyes turned to Entos, waiting for his decision.

They now faced a dilemma: to follow or not to follow?

Xu Yi quietly lingered at the back, knowing all too well that the tunnel below was bound to be fraught with danger, and such a narrow passageway could spell the annihilation of the entire force if ambushed.

He was just here to gain experience; he didn't want to waste his Resurrection Coin here.

If these people decided to go down, he would just have to find an excuse to slip away.

Just then, Entos's earpiece suddenly buzzed to life, and after a moment, the tension on Entos's stern face eased.

"Orders from above, we're to withdraw for now."

All the soldiers let out a sigh of relief, feeling like a weight had been lifted off their shoulders.

The sun set behind the mountains, and the armored car drove away from Klays Prison.

With the military's involvement, the riot in the prison was still suppressed, mainly because the tide of black rats quickly receded following the disappearance of the major convicts.

The armored car took Xu Yi all the way back to Chinatown. As he was getting off, Entos suddenly patted Xu Yi on the shoulder, "There will be a major operation soon; if you want in, remember to be prepared!"