Zhu ng received the news with a furious expression.
Although he had obtained evidence to condemn the Totem Black Serpent, he felt no joy only regret that he hadn't been more resolute earlier. If he had, the sacrifice of two innocent lives could have been avoided.
He rushed to the Tribunal, closely monitoring Tang Zhong and his associates. No matter what, he had to eliminate this scourge today; he could not allow the situation to worsen any further.
Upon arriving at the usual eting room, Zhu ng subtly glanced at his secret ally Councilor Luo Mian, the elderly man with a goatee.
Yes, despite Luo Mian appearing to be a staunch supporter of the Black Serpent's protection faction in Hangzhou, he had already defected in secret, pledging allegiance to Zhu ng.
Of course, Zhu ng knew Luo Mian likely had his own motives, but he didn't care. As long as he could achieve his goal, any ans were acceptable.
At that mont, Luo Mian responded with a slight nod.
Zhu ng understood. He had waited ten years for this opportunity. Through his investigation, he had learned that the Totem Black Serpent underwent a molting phase once every decade.
This was the Black Serpent's weakest mont so frail that even a Super Mage could slay it with ease.
Under normal circumstances, Zhu ng had no chance of defeating the Black Serpent. If he acted recklessly, the consequences could be catastrophic, potentially leading to Hangzhou's destruction. But now, the timing was perfect he had finally caught the Black Serpent during its molting period.
Not only that, but he also had the moral high ground. Everything was in his favor timing, geography, and support.
His anger surged as he roared, "People have died! What do you have to say for yourselves?"
The Black Serpent's guardians forced a bitter smile and struggled to refute, "There is still no definitive proof that the poison responsible for the two hunters' deaths originated from the Black Serpent."
Tang Yue, who was also present, listened to Zhu ng's relentless accusations, seething with rage.
Tang Zhong had no evidence to prove that the two poisoned hunters were unrelated to the Black Serpent. Unfortunately, the serpent was currently in its molting phase and could not be summoned to verify the claim.
To make matters worse, the mysterious plague was spreading rapidly. In just a short period, over a thousand civilians had been infected it was no isolated incident.
The public uproar grew more intense, and under so unseen influence, all their hatred was directed at the Totem Black Serpent.
"Damn it! I knew those demons weren't to be trusted! The authorities are lying to us!"
"Those who are not of our kind are sure to have different hearts!"
"My grandmother... my grandfather... they've been poisoned! That monster must pay with its life!"
In the end, Tang Zhong had no choice but to secretly inform his niece, Tang Yue, to take the Totem Black Serpent and flee to a safe place where it could complete its transformation.
Tang Yue made her way to West Lake alone and whispered into the water, "Big guy, Zhu ng is coming after you again. I'll take you sowhere safe to recover... Do you hear ?"
Bubbles gurgled up from the lake's surface. The intensity of the disturbance suggested that whatever was surfacing was massive.
Sure enough, under the silver moonlight, an enormous shadow erged from the shimring waters.
Inside the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon was a compressed space, a hidden sanctuary where a colossal creature could reside despite the lake's limited size.
The shadow beca clearer, finally breaking through the water's surface.
A massive snake's head appeared, its smooth scales reflecting the moonlight like rippling waves. The sheer size of the head alone spanned hundreds of square ters large enough to hold an entire basketball court.
Upon seeing the Totem Black Serpent, Tang Yue's face lit up with joy. She showed no trace of fear. Instead, she extended her hand to gently stroke its head.
Under the moon's glow, a captivating woman knelt on the lake's surface, sitting atop the enormous, obsidian-black serpent's head. Her wavy hair cascaded down like flowing water, and her graceful, enchanting figure looked all the more sacred and beautiful in the moonlight.
She spoke softly, as if a junior chatting with an elder, while the silent and solemn elder simply listened.
The scene was awe-inspiring, yet oddly heartwarming.
After a brief mont, the Black Serpent dispersed into countless wisps of azure mist, all converging into a crystalline Totem Pearl.
Tang Yue carefully stowed the Totem Pearl in her bosom and turned to leave. She already had a plan she would head toward Bai Town and Bai Mountain.
Before departing, she hesitated for a mont, then activated her communicator and dialed Lu Jun's number.
Unfortunately, there was no response.
Tang Yue was not disappointed. Instead, she felt relieved she didn't want to drag her sworn brother, Lu Jun, into this ss.
The pressure from a Super Mage Councilor was imnse. One wrong move could lead to total ruin.
anwhile, Zhu ng soon learned that Tang Yue had fled with the Black Serpent. Enraged, he pointed at the Tribunal mbers and cursed, "What the hell were you doing? You couldn't even keep an eye on one person?"
Just as Zhu ng was about to personally lead the pursuit, Luo Mian stopped him. Stroking his goatee, Luo Mian said, "The Black Serpent possesses a unique ability. During its molting phase, its sensory perception becos extraordinarily sharp."
"It can detect threats from dozens of kiloters away and escape accordingly. High-level Mages won't be able to get near it."
Zhu ng frowned. "Is that so? Then what's your plan?"
Luo Mian displayed a look of wisdom and said, "Deploy all mid-tier mbers of the Tribunal to set up an inescapable net. We don't need to capture them just delay them for a mont, and we'll be able to catch up."
"Alright." Zhu ng did not hesitate. He imdiately mobilized all Tribunal mbers under his command. Furthermore, he officially issued a pursuit order for Tang Yue, stripping her of her Tribunal status and freezing her identification records.
Now, Tang Yue was surrounded by enemies on all sides, with nowhere to turn.
Thus, a grand chase-and-escape journey began.
anwhile, at the Azure Sky Demon-Hunting Agency in Magic City...
Lu i and Leng Qing had just returned from a mission. The two were chatting and laughing while sipping bubble tea when they happened to catch the news on TV.
The report featured Tang Yue's photograph and a wanted notice, leaving them both stunned.
"This... what's going on?"
After reading the full report, Leng Qing took a deep breath, feeling anxious. She had a close relationship with Tang Yue and could hardly believe that in just a few days, her situation had been completely overturned.
From a respected Tribunal officer who protected the people, Tang Yue had fallen to the level of Black Church scum, becoming a wanted fugitive rejected by society.
She could only imagine how hard it must be for Tang Yue, now alone and hunted, dealing with such a drastic reversal in her life.
Lu i frowned as well. Tang Yue was one of her closest friends, and after hearing the news, she decisively said, "We need to find Tang Yue and ask her what's going on. I refuse to believe she would harm civilians. This has to be a setup."
Leng Qing cald herself down. As a Deputy Tribunal Chief, she was experienced in handling matters with a clear head. She nodded and said, "I have so contacts in Hangzhou. I'll reach out to them and get more information."
Without hesitation, the two sprang into action, hurrying out of the Demon-Hunting Agency, planning to take the intercity railway to Hangzhou overnight.
Halfway through, Lu i suddenly rembered sothing and cursed under her breath about her brother.
"At a ti like this, that brat is still in seclusion!"
Without delay, she drove straight to Golden SourceApartnt, where she knocked on Lu Jun's door.
Knock, knock, knock!
The loud knocking echoed outside the door, rousing Lu Jun from his deep cultivation state. He looked at his sister barging in with confusion.
"What's going on?"
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