Chapter 6058

Tunnel Entrance — Outside Nether City

Jared, Luther, Morvane, and one hundred Nether City Guards stood in rigid formation beside the yawning tunnel mouth. No one spoke. Armor plates clicked softly, then settled into a charged, expectant silence.

The Guards wore seamless black bone armor that swallowed the light. Each carried a bone-forged weapon pulsing faintly, like distant starlight caught in steel. Every one of them had reached at least High Immortal Realm Level Four. Cold killing intent clung to them as naturally as breath.

Elder Gloam stepped forward and planted his white bone staff before the formation. Deep lines carved his aged face, but his voice rang with authority.

“Young friend Jared, Nether City’s future rests in your hands. These elite guards will follow you to the surface and obey your every command.”

Jared folded his arms and bowed slightly. “Thank you, Great Elder.”

His voice was calm, steady with both respect and promise.