449: Chapter 449 Lu Zheng Arrives

Outside the city, it was desolate, and one could even see patches of land stained with blood from time to time.

There were remnants of human daily utensils and discarded clothing.

This was not only due to the massive expansion caused by the Second Spiritual Energy Revival, but also partly because the sudden appearance of the evil cult had caused many people to flee Baiyun City in a panic.

However, only a small portion managed to escape.

Those who fled from Baiyun City did not go very far, as they did not know where else they could go outside of Baiyun City and had no contact with the outside world.

Therefore, while hiding from the pursuit of the cult members, they set up camp within a hundred miles of Baiyun City, praying that it could be retaken.

"What exactly happened just now?"

"I can feel that he has been brainwashed, but why would he choose to let us leave the city?"

Shi Guangyu asked Lu Wen in confusion. Lu Wen's gaze was extremely complex; after seeing Bai Chengyan, her heart had become chaotic, filled with unbearable pain and heartache.

Old Bai had already been brainwashed by the cult members.

She knew this, and it could not be faked.

However, the scene just now—letting her leave and the words he said at the end—did not look like someone who had been brainwashed at all. Therefore, the one who controlled the body just now was the original Old Bai.

Old Bai was making a final stand in his own way, saving her in his own way.

Lu Wen thought to herself incessantly. She did not know if this was the last time she would see him, but she could not let Old Bai down, nor could she let down everyone who had saved her. For the sake of Baiyun City, she had to find her younger brother, Lu Zheng, and retake Baiyun City.

"Let's go. Perhaps we were just lucky."

Lu Wen murmured without any explanation, and Shi Guangyu did not ask further.

"Before my younger brother Lu Zheng left, he told me that his destination was Feifeng City. Now, we just need to go to Feifeng City to find him."

Lu Wen said, then took out a map from her side. This was something she had kept on her since she escaped from Baiyun City. Knowing its importance, she had kept it close to her body for protection.

Therefore, when she took it out, it was still warm from her body heat.

This was drawn by Old Bai when he returned from Feifeng City, so its accuracy was high. Shi Guangyu looked at the map with curiosity in his eyes.

However, upon seeing the distance between Baiyun City and Feifeng City, he could not help but look grave.

"Why is it so far?"

"Can we make it?!"

"I don't know if there is enough time left for us in Baiyun City."

Shi Guangyu's worry was not without reason. The evil cult was still rampaging within Baiyun City. Given enough time, the cult experts would be able to control the entire city. Even if General Lu Zheng were to intervene then, what could he do?

Could he possibly kill everyone in the entire city?

"I am not sure either, but let's try."

"After all, we have no other options now. Perhaps my younger brother Lu Zheng has a solution."

"But don't overcomplicate the situation either. My younger brother has been to Feifeng City for almost two days. I estimate that the situation in Feifeng City has already been resolved, and after solving the problem, it will be time for him to return."

"Perhaps this time will be shorter than we think."

Lu Wen murmured, and Shi Guangyu nodded. This was the only thing they could do for now. However, while their plans were sound, they had not gone far before a powerful aura locked onto them.

"So you are here. I didn't waste my effort running so far to bring you back."

"Now, no one can save you!"

"Come back with me obediently."

Mao Ying's voice came from behind at this moment, filled with anger mixed with satisfaction. He was right; Lu Wen really intended to flee the city.

Now, he wanted to vent his anger properly.

He wanted to ravage Lu Wen properly before taking her back to the Saint. After all, Lu Wen was much more useful alive than dead. As for the man beside her, he would just kill him along with her.

Lu Wen and Shi Guangyu only had the strength of Elementary Tier 3, while Mao Ying had reached Intermediate Tier 3, so he had no fear of any unexpected setbacks.

Hearing this voice, Lu Wen and Shi Guangyu turned their heads abruptly. Feeling a killing intent aimed at them, the two did not care about anything else and erupted with all their strength, fleeing forward.

The two were simply not his match and could only flee now.

"Is that so? I would like to see if not even I can do it?!"

Just then, a voice that could not be more familiar rang out. Upon hearing these words, the fleeing Lu Wen looked in the direction of the voice with surprise in her eyes.

Mao Ying also realized something.

It was not that his reaction was fast, but because the owner of this voice was already standing in front of him.

Looking at the familiar figure before him.

He stammered: "G-General Lu Zheng..."

The person who appeared was none other than Lu Zheng, who had rushed over from Feifeng City. Lu Zheng's face was grim; he had arrived too late, and the worst-case scenario had occurred.

He had even seen his older sister, Lu Wen, being hunted down while still some distance away from Baiyun City.

His heart sank to the bottom.

The situation in Baiyun City seemed to be extremely dire, and he still did not know the status of his parents.

Looking at Mao Ying, Lu Zheng could already see his background; he had been indoctrinated by the Holy Spirit Sect.

Which meant he had been brainwashed.

There was even a trace of evil god energy within his body.

Faced with Lu Zheng, Mao Ying had absolutely no will to fight. The moment he saw Lu Zheng, he completely lost his nerve.

"Bang!"

Lu Zheng struck directly, knocking Mao Ying unconscious, and Mao Ying very cooperatively fainted to the ground, dead to the world.

A flash of complexity crossed his eyes.

He could completely kill this person, but this was clearly someone from his Baiyun City. Did he have to wait until he had to kill everyone in the entire Baiyun City?

He had to find a way to solve this thorny problem without endangering their lives.

He immediately looked at Lu Wen in the distance.

"Brother, you finally came."

"Quick, Baiyun City."

"Baiyun City needs you. There are cult experts inside, and he has controlled most of the people in Baiyun City."

"If we don't stop him, Baiyun City will fall into his hands."

"Mom and Dad are missing, but they must still be in Baiyun City."

Lu Zheng directly hugged the speaking Lu Wen, who stood frozen in place before breaking down in tears. In just over a day, she had endured immense pressure, and now, in front of her younger brother, she finally did not have to force herself to hold on.

"No matter who it is, I will make him pay the price."

"Now, I am here. Sister, you can rest assured."

Lu Zheng said, looking towards the direction of Baiyun City, his eyes filled with endless rage...