"Moreover, according to reports from Rice Country's patrolling Soldiers, several towns along their border had recently shown signs of residents being bitten by wild beasts. The injuries were exactly the same as those Senior Brother and Senior Brother Tang Ying suffered when they were bitten by mutated rats."
Lin Taichu's heart sank completely. The secret manuals had been recovered, which was a blessing amid misfortune, but those Mutated Beasts had become an even greater hidden danger.
Tang Lie had clearly deluded himself into thinking he could tame those Mutated Beasts. He had wanted to use their power for revenge, perhaps even to contend against the Tang Sect and Rice Country with their strength.
Unexpectedly, the power of those Mutagens had long exceeded his control, and he had ultimately met his end after being torn apart by wild beasts.
"I understand." Lin Taichu nodded, his tone grave. "Go back and report first. I'll be at the council hall shortly."
Without further delay, he quickly put on his outer robe, circulated his inner energy, and flashed toward the Tang Sect's council hall.
A short while later, Lin Taichu arrived at the council hall.
The atmosphere inside was exceptionally heavy. Supreme Elder Tang Xuan sat in the seat of honor, his expression stern and his brows tightly furrowed. Elder Tang Shi, Elder Tang Du Zi, and several other core elders sat on either side, all looking equally grim.
Rice Country's messenger stood in the middle of the council hall with his head lowered, reporting the situation in detail.
When he saw Lin Taichu enter, Supreme Elder Tang Xuan raised his eyes, nodded, and gestured for him to sit.
Lin Taichu cupped his hands toward the elders in greeting, then found a seat and sat down, fixing his gaze on the Rice Country messenger