215: Chapter 215 Departure and Return, Everyone's Shock

At that final critical moment, Lu Zheng's figure suddenly disappeared into this mysterious space.

The attack from that mysterious entity instantly blasted a hundred-meter deep crater into the ground behind Lu Zheng; under this terrifying assault, the ground even underwent vitrification due to the extreme heat.

"No!"

An angry roar echoed, and from the dust-filled air, a figure slowly emerged—a middle-aged man, completely naked, without a stitch of clothing on his body.

His gaze was sinister, his face gaunt, and those eyes were so striking that they were unforgettable after just one glance.

At this moment, Xiang Yongwang's eyes were filled with fury and unwillingness.

He had watched helplessly as Lu Zheng vanished before his very eyes.

"Just a little bit more!"

"Why was he still able to leave when the key was in my hands?"

"Or could it be that he has a second key?"

The furious Xiang Yongwang could only vent his anger on this space; with a strike, the earth trembled, buildings collapsed, and the ground caved in.

He wanted to shatter this space.

At this moment, no one could understand Xiang Yongwang's mood; the regret and unwillingness of letting such a heaven-sent opportunity slip through his fingers almost drove him mad.

But after a moment, he calmed down, standing alone in this mysterious space.

Around him, the remaining three thousand or so monsters waited quietly.

A thick haze and deep meaning appeared in his eyes. The key that had previously been in Lu Zheng's hands now appeared in his own. He merely glanced down at it, then crushed it with his palm, turning it into fragments.

To him, the key was useless.

Because what truly trapped him was this space itself.

"Lu Zheng, I believe we will meet again."

"This space cannot hold out for much longer."

"I didn't expect that the secrets you hold would be even more numerous and terrifying than I imagined."

As he spoke, Xiang Yongwang recalled the scene from moments ago. His Perception had not been wrong; in those final, brief moments, the Divine Power on Lu Zheng had increased rapidly.

This speed was simply inconceivable; even in his own era, he had never heard of such a thing.

"Even if you really are the Reincarnation of a True God from the previous era, what of it?"

"Everything you have will become my stepping stone!"

Xiang Yongwang slowly spread his arms, and the surrounding evil aura began to surge frantically into his body. A slight smile played on his lips; he was both enjoying it and restoring his strength.

Meanwhile, Lu Zheng, having left that space, appeared once again at the Welfare Institute.

His eyes still held a lingering sense of relief at having survived a disaster.

Fortunately, at the last moment, the key reacted and brought him out; otherwise, given his current state, he would have been completely unable to resist an entity of that level.

At the very least, he would need to achieve a Breakthrough to the fourth stage before he could potentially be their opponent.

Inside the Welfare Institute, everyone around was busy, because the scene that had just occurred had stunned them all. Before they could react, countless people had descended from the sky, appearing around the Welfare Institute.

They discovered that the people who appeared were exactly the citizens of Jianghai City who had previously gone missing.

Not one more, not one less; everyone was here.

Joy immediately appeared in their eyes.

"Lu Zheng, well done!"

"You really did it!"

Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe clenched his fists, saying excitedly.

But before they could fully rejoice, they realized that these people were all in a coma and had varying degrees of mutations on their bodies.

It was so similar to the monsters that had previously appeared in Jianghai City.

Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe reacted quickly, immediately organizing the surrounding personnel and arranging for medical and police staff to arrive and take the unconscious people back for treatment.

In any case, they could not just ignore them.

Lu Wen also participated in the rescue operation, but the worry in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest; the people had been rescued, but why was there no sign of her younger brother, Lu Zheng?

Why hadn't her younger brother come out yet?

Had something happened?

Just as Lu Wen was worrying, Lu Zheng emerged from that space, his figure appearing right there.

Lu Zheng's appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.

For a moment, everyone stopped what they were doing and stared deeply at Lu Zheng. The looks directed at him were filled with shock, disbelief, admiration, gratitude, and a hint of worship.

Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe also arrived in front of Lu Zheng at this moment.

Before Lu Zheng could react, Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe bowed deeply to him.

Lu Zheng hurriedly reached out to stop him.

But Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe dodged Lu Zheng's hand and still bowed slowly.

"Lu Zheng, you must accept this bow."

"On behalf of the five thousand people of Jianghai City, thank you."

With this bow, Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe represented not only himself but also the five thousand missing people of Jianghai City. Seeing this scene, the people around had tears in their eyes and also bowed slightly to Lu Zheng.

Then they began to get busy, hurriedly carrying the unconscious people onto the vehicles.

Seeing this, Lu Zheng smiled helplessly.

"City Lord Sun, if we are talking about thanks, our Jianghai City should be the one thanking you."

"If it weren't for you all standing firm on the front lines, how could our Jianghai City live in peace and prosperity?"

"It's different, it's not the same."

Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe said hurriedly, and the two did not waste too much time on this point, then continued.

"Although I brought them back, they were still significantly affected."

"After they are settled, I have a way to cure the symptoms on their bodies; I can take care of it then."

Hearing this, Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe was even more excited, saying "Good" three times in a row.

However, Lu Zheng immediately thought of that space and that mysterious entity; regardless, it was a huge hidden danger for Jianghai City.

There was no knowing when that space would shatter.

By then, not only that mysterious entity but even those three thousand or so monsters suddenly appearing in Jianghai City would undoubtedly be a huge disaster.

"City Lord Sun, there is one more thing."

This matter was no longer something Lu Zheng could decide on his own, as it concerned the entire Jianghai City.

At this moment, his older sister, Lu Wen, also came to Lu Zheng's side.

Looking at her younger brother in front of her, Lu Wen was still in a bit of disbelief.

But after hearing her younger brother's words, Lu Wen grabbed Lu Zheng's arm in worry; if things were truly as her younger brother said, a great disaster would befall their Jianghai City in the near future.

"Lu Zheng, is what you said all true?"

Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe asked in shock, and after seeing Lu Zheng nod, Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe knew that this matter was serious. He had thought the matter was resolved, but he hadn't expected that this was only the beginning.

"I have noted this matter, but it is of great importance and not something I can decide on my own."

"Come with me to see the City Lord."

Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe said, and Lu Zheng nodded, then looked at his older sister, Lu Wen, beside him.

But before he could speak, his older sister spoke up.

"You go."

"Your older sister is not as fragile as you think."

"Jianghai City needs you."

Lu Zheng nodded, and Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe, watching Lu Zheng, asked the question that had been puzzling him.

"Lu Zheng, what Realm has your strength reached?"

After pondering for a moment, Lu Zheng slowly said.

"I am only one step away from the fourth stage."

"Hiss..."

Upon hearing this, everyone around, including Deputy Mayor Sun Guanghe, gasped in cold air. Lu Wen's eyes were filled with deep shock; although she had guessed this already, hearing her younger brother admit it in person made the shock in her heart even greater.