Watching the elegant man and woman shake hands before him.
Zhu Meng fell silent for a moment, unable to believe it.
"You wanted to make a move against the Silver Sky Lord, so you lured it here?"
"Have you lost your minds?! You're gambling with the lives of Hangcheng's people!"
Leng Qing studied Fei Yi with her beautiful eyes. She was somewhat concerned about Mu Ningwei's female companion, but this was not the time for that. Taking a deep breath, she asked:
"Ningwei, I believe you are not an impulsive person. What exactly are you trying to do? Or what is your plan?"
Mu Ningwei pointed at Tang Yue, who had just arrived.
"There. She's our backup."
Tang Yue faced the attention of all the big shots, utterly bewildered.
Zhu Meng's expression was a sight to behold. "Tang Yue is your backup? An utterly ordinary high-level mage?"
Tang Yue's lips twitched.
Sorry for being so ordinary, then!
"Not Tang Yue."
At Mu Ningwei's signal, Tang Yue took out a pitch-black pearl.
"A Totem Pearl!"
Zhu Meng was astonished.
A few days ago, Tang Yue had escaped by placing the Totem Black Snake inside the Totem Pearl.
After Zhu Meng captured her, he had personally witnessed the Totem Black Snake emerge from the Totem Pearl. He knew that this inconspicuous bead was a treasure capable of containing the Totem Black Snake.
Since Tang Yue had brought the Totem Pearl, Mu Ningwei's backup plan was obvious.
"You actually brought out the Totem Black Snake!"
So it was the Totem Black Snake.
Everyone relaxed, their expressions easing.
Tang Yue puffed up her cheeks.
Do you all look down on me that much?
I'm very... uh...
Sorry for being so weak, then!
Tang Yue simply gave up.
Zhu Meng questioned Mu Ningwei, "Where are my men? What have you done to them?"
Luo Mian smiled. "We merely let them sleep for a while."
"Huh??"
Zhu Meng suddenly turned around. "Luo Mian, you betrayed me?"
He had thought Luo Mian had rushed to West Fortress to defend against the Silver Sky Lord, giving the Tang Family an opportunity to rescue the Mystic Totem Snake.
He had never expected Luo Mian to be the traitor!
Luo Mian stroked his beard and said calmly, "Don't put it so extremely. Zhu Meng, I have always firmly stood on Kang City's side."
"It's only that now, I believe Mu Ningwei is Kang City's true hero. Everything he does benefits Kang City, so I will assist him."
Zhu Meng snapped, "You call luring over the White Demon Eagle tribe something that benefits Kang City?"
Luo Mian raised a brow. "Who told you the White Demon Eagles' target was Kang City?"
"Without Mu Ningwei, the White Demon Eagles' target would indeed have been Kang City. But now Mu Ningwei has saved us. Their target is Thousand Caves Mountain beyond Kang City!"
Zhu Meng froze slightly and looked at Mu Ningwei.
Leng Qing hurriedly asked, "Ningwei, what is going on with the White Demon Eagles? Have you done something major again without us knowing?"
Under everyone's gaze.
Mu Ningwei looked toward Wang Yi, who was tightly bound.
"The source of Kang City's plague was someone using the diseased blood of Ling Claw Plague Rats to forge mutant blood and produce fake hemostatic agents. The diseased blood invaded human bodies, causing the plague to erupt."
"And that person was Vice Chief Judge Wang Yi. In businesses under his name, I found a large amount of fake hemostatic agents containing diseased blood."
"What?"
Tang Zhong and the others could hardly believe it.
"Wang Yi, it was you!"
"You bastard! The plague was actually man-made?"
Zhu Meng grabbed Wang Yi by the collar, his eyes blazing. "You goddamn traitor! Do you know how many people would have died because of you if not for Mu Ningwei?"
Wang Yi looked at Luo Mian with hatred.
He was Luo Mian's collaborator, yet he had been pushed out to take the blame!
Luo Mian showed no embarrassment whatsoever. He merely sighed softly. "Wang Yi, we have been colleagues for so many years. I never expected you to be this kind of person."
"If you resent me for capturing you, then go ahead and hate me. Just don't hate Mu Ningwei."
"If you ask me, everyone should thank Mu Ningwei, including you, Wang Yi, you bastard."
Zhu Meng asked curiously, "Why do you say that?"
Luo Mian gave Mu Ningwei a deep bow and explained:
"The diseased blood of Ling Claw Plague Rats is the White Demon Eagles' favorite food. Its widespread appearance in Kang City was equivalent to providing the White Demon Eagle tribe with an incomparably abundant granary."
"The White Demon Eagle tribe began migrating several days ago. Mu Ningwei discovered this and joined me in using fake hemostatic agents to infect large numbers of demons at Thousand Caves Mountain, changing the White Demon Eagle tribe's target."
"Mu Ningwei, on behalf of Kang City's people, I thank you for saving our lives!"
"After this, you will be Kang City's hero!"
Tang Zhong and the others exchanged glances, then bowed deeply. "So that was it?"
"Mu Ningwei, on behalf of Kang City, on behalf of the Judgment Association and the Magic Association, we thank you for your contribution!"
A strange brilliance appeared in Leng Qing's beautiful eyes as she smiled at the handsome man, who accepted Kang City's leaders' gratitude with a smile on his face.
Threads of Faith Power began to form.
Mu Ningwei waved his hand. Shadows became blades, cleaving Wang Yi in two from below and collecting his soul.
"Enough. We can discuss anything else after this is over."
"For now, stay alert and defend against the White Demon Eagles."
"Councilman Zhu Meng, even though the Totem Black Snake is extremely weak during its shedding period, it is still willing to protect Kang City and fight the White Demon Eagle tribe. You should understand what that means, right?"
"The matter of targeting the Totem Black Snake can end here."
Zhu Meng glanced at Wang Yi's corpse and said nothing about it. He answered seriously, "Fine. The Totem Black Snake has such a protective heart. It seems I was wrong. After this, I will apologize to it."
"Totem Beasts? What a fascinating race. I will first try to understand them and remove them from the category of strategic threats."
Tang Zhong's expression turned grave. "Then let us prepare to face the Silver Sky Lord."
"If the guardian deity were at its peak, we would not need to worry about the Silver Sky Lord. But in its current state, it will need our help."
Zhu Meng laughed loudly, battle intent rising in his eyes. "Protecting the people is my duty!"
Mu Ningwei tilted his head. "Councilman Zhu Meng, Chief Judge Tang Zhong, I do not recall saying that I needed you to fight the Silver Sky Lord."
Zhu Meng looked puzzled. "What do you mean?"
Mu Ningwei smiled. "It and its tribe are the whetstone I chose to test my strength. Fei Yi and I will deal with them."
"Your only task is to defend against scattered White Demon Eagle incursions. If the Silver Sky Lord tries to escape, please help stop it."
Zhu Meng was greatly alarmed. "You are only a high-level mage. Even with this Fei Yi Monarch helping you, you cannot fight an entire tribe!"
Mu Ningwei waved a hand. "It's simple. I just need to become a super-level mage."
As he spoke, dense holy light elements gathered around Mu Ningwei. The Pure White Domain unfolded, and his entire body shone with immaculate holy light.
He was a holy son blessed by the heavens, descending into the mortal world to purify filth and evil, untouched by dust, brimming with spirit.
Everyone stared blankly, an urge to worship rising within them at that moment.
It was as though Mu Ningwei had already become a god!
"My dear Marquis Feiyi, it is time for us to ascend and perform."
Fei Yi took Mu Ningwei's hand. Behind her, Blood Clan Great Wings split between holy light and crimson blood unfolded. Her voice carried utmost seduction and holiness.
"My king, let the monarch in the sky spill blood, and let countless feathered demons fall as the celebration of your breakthrough."
"I am willing to offer my heart and follow at your side forever."
The Blood Clan Great Wings beat, and the two shot into the sky, appearing before the White Demon Eagle tribe that blanketed the heavens and covered the sun.
Starlight ignited, moonlight overflowed, and sunlight bloomed.
The blessings of Sun, Moon, and Stars lit up the heavens, empowering the flawless holy son's body.
A pure white blade tore through the sky, split the darkness, and twisted space—
Judgment Monarch!
"Heavenly Light Blessing—"
"Sacred Judgment: Demon Exorcism Sword!"
Before everyone's eyes, a second sun appeared in the sky. It was the descending holy sword of demon execution!
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