The figures of Lu Chen and Huo Yao vanished into the crowd, leaving only the Black Demon's chilling gaze and Elder Lei's resolute back. The Black Demon did not give chase, knowing full well the strength of Elder Lei and the Dean; even if he could emerge victorious, it would come at a heavy cost. Right now, he needed to preserve his strength to deal with a greater threat.
"Hmph, I'll let you live a little longer!" the Black Demon sneered, turning and walking away. He was certain that Lu Chen and Huo Yao could not escape his grasp.
Just as the Black Demon anticipated, the situation for Lu Chen and Huo Yao grew increasingly perilous. The Black Demon's influence spread through every corner of the city like an inescapable virus. Surveillance, communications, transportation—everything was under his control. Driven into a desperate corner, they were like cornered beasts.
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