Chapter 410: Escaping the Inner City
Chapter 410: Escaping the Inner City
December 10, 2024
Jiang Cheng felt an immediate sense of danger as he came under the other party's scrutiny.
Evidently, this person was incredibly powerful, and killing him would be as easy as squashing an ant.
However, with several people around, his safety was assured, so he mustered his courage and scrutinized the other party, especially the black robe they wore, memorizing every detail.
In the future, if he encountered someone wearing this type of clothing again, he would be able to recognize them at first sight.
"There's no need for the Bishop to worry about this, Archbishop An." Chu Feng smiled and bowed again, "Please allow us to pass through."
Upon hearing this, a hint of anger flashed in the other party's eyes.
Just passing through? Is that how it's done? They were marching with torches blazing, as if they owned the place. Someone who didn't know better might think this place had fallen.
Moreover, this was their territory.
If anyone could come and go as they pleased, where would their face be?
But then again, the person before them was no ordinary individual. If a fight broke out, it was highly likely that they would be the ones at a disadvantage.
Not to mention, the woman with the flute didn't seem simple either.
Just then, a cultist whispered something in the other party's ear.
"Hmph!"
Archbishop An let out a cold huff, "I have urgent matters to attend to, so I'll let this go for now. But I don't want to see this happen again."
"Yes, yes," Chu Feng smiled, not revealing the truth.
After all, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Soon, Archbishop An and his group disappeared from sight, and the rat swarm also retreated at the same time.
It was as if nothing had happened.
Chen Sao and the other two women breathed a sigh of relief, feeling fortunate to have survived this ordeal.
"Leader, are they from the Shadow Church?"
Jiang Cheng turned to Chu Feng.
"Yes, they are from the Shadow Church. Not only do they control the entrance here, but they also have several other passages in the surrounding area, including some deeper locations."
Chu Feng's gaze intensified, and he shook his head, "Fortunately, it's not a major issue. But if you have the chance to return here in the future and want to enter or exit through here, you'll need to be cautious. These people may seem approachable, but they're not. Especially when your strength is inferior to theirs."
"I understand," Jiang Cheng nodded.
The group continued forward for a while, and soon a two to three-meter-wide hole appeared before them. It was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that this hole had been carved into the wall, and near the entrance, they could see the metal wall shimmering with dazzling light in the firelight.
"Once we pass through this door, we'll be in the Outer City," Chu Feng explained.
Upon hearing this, Chen Sao and the other two also felt a sense of relief.
Compared to the Inner City, the Outer City felt more familiar, perhaps because they had lived there for a long time.
However, it was also apparent to them that Jiang Cheng intended to lead them out of this place, not just the Inner City.
"Leader, after we exit the tunnel, will we be leaving through the Outer City's gates, or will we be using the underground tunnels like we did before?"
Jiang Cheng asked the next moment.
If even the Inner City had a tunnel leading to the Outer City, it was hard to believe that the Outer City didn't have tunnels leading outside.
"Leaving through the city gates is too risky. It's safer to use the tunnels," Chu Feng smiled, "The Gu Clan has probably already discovered us and is sending people to search for us everywhere.
"Hahaha, yes, the treasures on that boy's body were all taken by us, and there's even a Seventh Rank Treasure. This is a treasure fit for the Supreme, and the head of the Gu family is really willing to pay a heavy price for it. Now, those old men of the Gu family, their hearts are probably bleeding." Elder Qin laughed, relishing in the misfortune of others.
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, but he also felt a hint of regret in his heart.
After finally arriving at the Outer District, he had planned to deal with Bing Li before leaving. Even killing a few Bureau Chiefs wouldn't be impossible.
After all, with his current strength, not only could he eliminate Bing Li, but he could even take down the Dawn Society's president if he wanted to, even without the aid of Elder Qin and the others.
However, the current situation didn't allow for it.
There were more pressing matters at hand. The top priority was to leave Dongfang City as soon as possible and head into the dense mountains. That way, even if the Gu family pursued them, the terrain would provide cover, making it difficult for them to catch up.
But going to the Dawn Society would be like exposing himself, easily causing unnecessary trouble for him, his family, and Elder Qin's group.
"Forget it. A gentleman's revenge is a dish best served cold. Moreover, my enemies here aren't just Bing Li; there's also that boy, Gu Changjun."
Jiang Cheng thought to himself.
Dealing with Bing Li was easy, but dealing with Gu Changjun was not.
If he really had the strength to deal with Gu Changjun, then taking down the Dawn Society would be like child's play.
The underground tunnels in the Outer District were much cleaner than those in the Inner District, with almost no one in sight. This might also be related to the presence of the Shadow Church nearby. If anyone were to pass by the entrance, they would immediately be noticed by them.
Jiang Cheng glanced behind him.
His intuition told him that what he had seen through the underground passage might just be the tip of the iceberg. Within the intricate network of tunnels, who knew what else was hidden? It was said that these people could travel between several planets, and who knows, they might even have an interstellar gateway hidden away.
However, for now, he decided to keep this question in his heart. If there was an opportunity in the future, he could investigate it then.
What the group didn't know was that as they crossed the wall hole, several members of the Shadow Church also appeared within the hole, gazing in the direction of the group's departure.
"Bishop, are we just going to let them go like this?" a believer asked angrily.
"Yes, Bishop, even if he's the leader of the Resistance Army, what of it? Does being the leader of the Resistance Army mean he can come and go as he pleases?"
"Yes, Bishop."
Several believers spoke with a tone of resentment.
"Then what do you want to do?"
Bishop An glared at them.
"Why didn't you speak up and keep him here just now? Now you all have something to say, but some of them are ordinary people and won't get far. We can still catch up to them."
"This..."
The believers looked at each other, all silently lowering their heads in understanding.
"Hmph."
Bishop An coldly huffed, then spoke as if to the group, but also to himself: "On the contrary, I'm more curious about who that boy is. How could he make Chu Feng come in person to pick someone up?"
"Yes, those women over there, they look like that boy's family, and they seem like ordinary people."
"Why don't we go and investigate? Perhaps something has already happened in the city, and we can find out with a little inquiry."
"Then let's go and investigate."
Bishop An nodded.
(End of Chapter)
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