Inside the Chengyang City official branch.

Looking at Lei Zhangming, who was handcuffed and unconscious with his fate unknown, Sun Zhoushan was also a bit surprised.

He really didn't expect that the one causing trouble behind the scenes was an "old acquaintance." The authorities have had numerous interactions with Lei Zhangming recently, yet they never noticed anything unusual about his behavior.

"You might not believe it, but this guy's subordinates are all despicable, though he himself has never dirtied his hands," Wu Liang said, sitting on the sofa with mist covering his face.

Lei Zhangming, who escaped behind the red door, waited for Wu Liang to finish reading everyone else's memories and administer justice individually before he was immediately caught again.

After searching through this guy's memories, it became apparent that Lei Zhangming never personally engaged in or ordered any violent or bloody tasks. He never even mentioned silencing victims in commands to seize supplies.

As for the young Shi Hao's violent actions during the plundering of resources, those were entirely spontaneous.

This guy Lei Zhangming even prepared an escape route after being captured, conducting all his affairs meticulously to avoid dirtying his own hands.

"So that's why you didn't kill him?" Sun Zhoushan raised his eyebrows and asked.

It seemed that upon meeting Wu Liang this time, he sensed an indescribable change in the other's aura.

Whether it was the decisiveness in slaughter or the demeanor in conversation, there was a peculiar sensation about this young man. Even though he sat right in front of him, Sun Zhoushan always felt he was separated from the entire city.

It was almost like a high and mighty god overlooking human joy and sorrow, intervening whimsically.

"Heh, why would I need to take such a winding path to kill him? The so-called legal system and the lack of evidence proving Lei Zhangming's villainy are just laughable to me," Wu Liang chuckled.

Then, shifting his tone slightly with a note of hostility, he said, "He's still alive merely to serve as a deterrence to all malice within this city."

"To let them know that in my house, they shouldn't harbor any evil thoughts, as even a penny they find on the ground should best be proven not to be stolen."

"Now, bring this man. Let's head to the TV station together; the show is about to start."

With the City-Destroying Level abilities of the Mist Ghost, there was no corner of Chengyang City it couldn't explore. Even places like the sewers were constantly patrolled by invisible mist acting as sentinels.

Any act of violence detected would be swiftly stopped, and if the perpetrator carried weapons or was something other than an ordinary person, they would even be wrapped up, knocked unconscious, and sent to the nearest police station or division base.

Hearing this, Sun Zhoushan couldn't help but sigh, "It's truly a blessing for Chengyang City… oh no, for humanity, to have someone like you."

Yet, Wu Liang's expression remained somewhat placid after hearing this.

He merely said quietly, "This is only Chengyang City's luck; most cities across the country remain in chaos. It's primarily up to you resident Awakened to suppress the malice nationwide. Having you all is truly humanity's fortune."

"I am not a god; my abilities are limited."

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It takes just a small spark to plunge a city into chaos, and similarly, only a pillar of support to restore stability.

Under Wu Liang's command, the chaos in Chengyang City came and went swiftly.

What was expected to be a ten-day standoff with malice concluded in less than two or three days.

In the following days, the city seemed to revert to its usual state, with its people living their lives as before.

Yet, each person's heart inevitably grew heavier and heavier.

Because everyone knew that day was approaching step by step.

Countdown to Day Nine: Supernatural Events Vanish!

Starting this day, official channels and branches nationwide received no feedback from supernatural detection devices.

This wasn't due to equipment malfunctions but rather the complete absence of any supernatural occurrences!

However, what should have been a cause for celebration now incited more fear among the city's residents, even prompting official departments to revise their emergency plans.

Everyone knew this was the calm before the storm, a brewing crisis of unprecedented magnitude.

The Supernatural Calamity, like a spring compressing positive energy, halts and stores scattered supernatural events, awaiting the moment of eruption.

Countdown to Day Eight: Complete Official Alert!

All Awakened on outside missions and preliminary investigation personnel embedded among the populace were recalled, each forming a protective posture within their own cities to safeguard the city's core.

The suburbs, towns, and villages surrounding each city were completely vacated, with citizens collectively sheltered within the city's protection zone. Normal citizens were no longer allowed to leave.

The only ones allowed to move outside were official personnel transporting supplies, as well as various Awakened and Symbionts with self-defense capabilities.

Countdown to Day Seven: Disappearance of Civil Organizations!

At this moment, the influence Wu Liang had over the three major national civil organizations manifested.

Especially the Black Market's influence over civil organizations of all sizes nationwide allowed the authorities to swiftly consolidate known civil organizations.

Then, based on the different situations in each city, local official branch leaders assigned the members of these civil organizations various roles as part of the city's protective wall.

From this day forward, civil organizations temporarily disappeared!

What remained was the only frontline for humanity's continuance!

Countdown to Day Six: Dusk Freezes!

From the moment the evening bells tolled, time seemed to freeze, no longer flowing, with the sunset lingering like a shy maiden's blushing cheeks.

The fiery clouds in the evening sky never descended again.

People had to rely on technological devices to determine time and routine.

From this day onward, there was no separation between day and night; only an eternally static sunset resembling an old photograph.

This desolate dusk seemed to mourn the forthcoming Supernatural Calamity, with the psychological pressure among the populace becoming increasingly pronounced.

Countdown to Day Five: Biotic Migration!

A cacophony of roaring sounds and tremors came from outside the city, and through aerial surveillance, all citizens witnessed an unforgettable scene — Migration!

From giant elephants and rhinos, tigers, and lions that dominate the wild due to their size, to insects like centipedes, ants, butterflies, and moths seen everywhere.

All wildlife began migrating involuntarily, in an overwhelming march, but strangely avoiding major cities.

It was said that a researcher within the authorities contributed to developing a barrier capable of deterring insects and animals to an extreme degree, protecting all cities from the hazards of this massive migration.

Seeing the wild creatures running with no known destination, the citizens' sadness rose once more.

Because they understood — there's nowhere to escape.

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