Tang Song hurriedly said, "There was no problem with the modification process. It was only because I was driven into a corner this time and forcibly activated the modified power within my body that the mutation occurred."
"I can slowly recover now, but I need the core component to stabilize my condition. Otherwise, the next time I activate that power, I may completely lose my mind and become a true monster."
The masked man nodded. "Understood. We will find a way to obtain the core component. You should recuperate here and remain on standby. Remember, do not cause us any more trouble, or you will bear the consequences yourself."
"Yes, sir." Tang Song bowed in response, then turned and walked to a stone bed in the corner of the cave. He sat down and began regulating his breathing to heal, not daring to say another word.
The masked men gathered together and discussed their next plan in low voices. No one paid Tang Song any further attention.
Meanwhile, Lin Taichu and the others had already returned to the Tang Sect.
They first sent Tang Yun to the medical hall for treatment, then arranged for Disciples to look after the frightened Tang Kun. Afterward, Lin Taichu and the elder leading the group headed to the council hall to report the situation to Supreme Elder Tang Xuan and the other elders.
Inside the council hall, Tang Xuan and several elders were waiting. The moment they saw the two enter, Tang Xuan asked, "How did it go? Did you catch up with Tang Song? Was Tang Kun rescued?"
The leading elder bowed and replied, "Reporting to the Supreme Elder, Tang Kun has been safely rescued, though he was badly frightened. We caught up with Tang Song, but he underwent a bizarre mutation and