Aqi District had descended into chaos. The garrison troops barged in by force, leaving every shop and restaurant inside and outside the district trembling in silence.
In the night sky, the bright moon that had originally been cold as a blade had grown dim and murky. Dark clouds drifted in and veiled its light, shrouding heaven and earth in darkness. Only the blazing fires burning within Aqi District illuminated half the firmament.
The garrison soldiers kicked open the doors of every household and searched inside for suspicious individuals. Not even the formations inside or outside the houses could escape their meticulous investigation.
Zhao Xing Office martial artists darted back and forth across the rooftops, searching for anyone attempting to flee in secret. By now, not even a fly could escape Aqi District.
Watching the garrison and Zhao Xing Office act together with close coordination and flawless precision, Lu Qingjun sighed, "Even the legendary net of heaven and earth is no more than this, is it? The void and earth are sealed above by a barrier, while below, the garrison operates in the open and Zhao Xing Office in the shadows. Let alone people—even flies can't escape."
Lu Qingjun's eyes gleamed as he said, "It seems the Lanyue, the Demoness, won't escape her calamity tonight."
Lin Bai smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming with light. He opened his Asura Dharma Eyes and watched every movement within Aqi District, searching for suspicious individuals.
Suddenly.
A loud boom erupted from a dark, lightless alley in Aqi District. A violent explosion spread outward along with blazing fire, and its terrifying force instantly crushed several surrounding houses into ruins.
Lin Bai, Lu Qingjun, Zhu Mo, and the others were all drawn by the noise. Their expressions darkened slightly as they sensed that burst of power. Without