Chapter 2009: Chapter 2005: Became a Fugitive
Staring at the vast ocean ahead, Tang Ming puts aside other matters and starts to concentrate on his cultivation.
He has already discussed the matters after returning home with Zhang Chuming and Zhou Xiong. All that’s left is to wait for the Heavenly Wolf Palace and Hua Family brothers to come knocking.
Tang Ming never imagined that this plan, originally meant to lure the snake out of its hole, would push him into a situation of no return, and soon he would become famous because of it.
Two days later, Tang Ming rides a speedboat into territorial waters to land at the agreed location with Zhang Chuming and Zhou Xiong.
When he reaches the shore, Zhou Xiong is already waiting at the dock with a group of people in black.
"Director Zhou, you are quite punctual!"
After landing, Tang Ming greets Zhou Xiong from afar and strides up.
Zhou Xiong looks at Tang Ming with a grim expression, opens his mouth but emits no sound.
"Though I didn’t complete the task, it seems the things the Hua Family brothers did weren’t as exaggerated as imagined. They absolutely wouldn’t create an Undying Soldier King, so why give me that look?"
Seeing Zhou Xiong’s expression, Tang Ming complains discontentedly.
As Tang Ming approaches, Zhou Xiong’s breathing becomes rapid, and his face flushes red.
"What’s happening?"
Seeing Zhou Xiong like this, Tang Ming furrows his brows, slows his steps, sensing something is amiss.
"Attack!"
Just as Tang Ming harbors suspicion, a furious shout echoes, and the dozen black-clad figures behind Zhou Xiong simultaneously summon Vigorous Air Armor, quickly surrounding Tang Ming.
"What’s going on?"
Tang Ming’s expression changes drastically and he immediately summons Vigorous Air Armor to counter the formidable aura.
"Little Tang, I’m sorry."
Zhou Xiong slumps to the ground, guiltily gazing at Tang Ming.
"What’s happening?"
A grim Tang Ming surveys the surroundings—all martial generals, definitely not people from the Dark Group.
"Tang Ming, never thought we’d meet again."
A black-clad figure takes off his sunglasses, coldly smirking at Tang Ming.
"Mo Wenming?"
Tang Ming glares at the figure: "What are you up to? Seeking personal revenge?"
Previously, Mo Wenming had claimed at a meeting in the Southwest that he was Wu Xiaoyu’s boyfriend and wanted to eliminate Tang Ming. He was thwarted by Tang Ming, yet he appears today once more.
"I’m part of the Dragon Group, not as vile as you imagine, but you’re now the number one wanted criminal named by the Dragon Group, and today we’re ordered to capture you."
Mo Wenming chuckles coldly, "If you’re smart, surrender quietly, or don’t blame me for being ruthless."
"I’m a wanted criminal now?"
Tang Ming questions incredulously, although expecting to be listed as a wanted criminal by M Country, he never thought it would happen domestically.
"Indeed, today I’m under orders to deal with you, definitely not personal vendetta."
Mo Wenming nods solemnly.
"Damn it, I’ve done nothing wrong, yet serving the Dark Group loyally, only to end up a wanted criminal."
Unable to suppress his curses, Tang Ming glares coldly at Mo Wenming: "Back in the Southwest, you witnessed my skills firsthand, so you’d best get lost, or don’t blame me for being vicious."
"Oh Tang Ming, your arrogance is your downfall. Since we dared to confront you, we’re naturally prepared."
Mo Wenming snorts coldly, raising a hand to make a gesture.
A dozen martial generals from the Dragon Group spring into action, each taking a silver plate resembling a shield from their Dragon Rings.
Then, the group connects the plates in front of them, forming an iron barrel encircling Tang Ming, with an intense golden light radiating from all plates, coalescing in the air into a square barrier, trapping Tang Ming within.
"I might not know what’s happening, but capturing me won’t be easy!"
Tang Ming vents angrily, raising his hands to condense sword qi and striking at the barrier, yet his formidable sword qi inflicts no damage on it.
"Haha, no need to waste efforts, this is Dragon Group’s high-tech barrier shield formation, even as a Three-star Martial General you can’t escape."
Seeing Tang Ming’s attack futile, Mo Wenming laughs triumphantly.
Subsequently, the martial generals hold their shields, constantly reducing the barrier’s scope, aiming to trap Tang Ming to death.
"Little Honghong, blow it up for me."
Seeing this, Tang Ming dares not boast, instantly summoning Little Honghong, launching ferocious attacks on the barrier.
"Daddy, this thing’s powerful, my attacks aren’t working!"
Moments later, Little Honghong cries out, startled.
"I’ve long witnessed that little thing’s prowess, and now daring to capture you, preparations are thorough. You’d best surrender quietly."
Mo Wenming presses with his shield, incessantly contracting the barrier.
"Damn it, what on earth is happening here?"
Tang Ming’s face darkens, feeling recently things have gone awry, suffering setbacks in M Country, only to run into this as soon as returning home.
The issue is, Tang Ming doesn’t know what’s happening, they agreed to deal with the Heavenly Wolf Palace and M Country’s forces, how did it turn into capturing him?
With the barrier constantly compressing, Tang Ming and Little Honghong unleash various attacks furiously, but since the opposite side was prepared, they have no means to break through.
"Little Honghong, come back."
Confirming the attacks are ineffective, Tang Ming calls Little Honghong back into his clothes, glaring coldly at Mo Wenming: "Seems today I can’t escape, but at least let me know what’s going on."
"You’re too dangerous, if you want to know what’s happening, surrender quietly, then I’ll tell you."
Mo Wenming doesn’t dare relax, vigilantly watching Tang Ming’s every move.
"Haha, then there’s no point in talking, but I’ll settle this with you later."
Tang Ming laughs coldly, quickly forming seals with his hands, summoning the Heavenly Mechanism Hundred Changes array plate.
"You still hope to resist now, you’re simply inviting trouble."
Mo Wenming glances at Tang Ming disdainfully: "Even if you could fly, you won’t escape this shield formation today."
"I can’t fly, but your barrier isn’t flawless. Earth Mountain and River."
Once ready, Tang Ming shouts angrily, causing the ground beneath him to suddenly churn.
"Not good! Hurry to shrink."
Mo Wenming’s face pales, speeding up the advancement, yet Tang Ming’s body swiftly sinks into the earth, disappearing from sight.
Perplexed, Mo Wenming and the others hold their shields—though the barrier is strong, only enveloping Tang Ming, they hadn’t expected Tang Ming to use Heavenly Mechanism Hundred Changes to escape through the ground, what now?
Sighting Tang Ming’s escape, Zhou Xiong lets out a long sigh of relief, closing his eyes painfully: "Little Tang, oh Little Tang, how many secrets have you hidden, too terrifying."