Legend of the Great Sage Chapter 984 - The Lurking Snake

Right when the locust Daemon Commander was about to breach the city, the woman vanished from the hill outside Clear River city, only leaving behind the sounds of the night wind rustling over her previous location.

She paced through the chaotic streets. The way she advanced made people think of “strolling” for some reason, avoiding all obstacles gracefully and silently. Her figure melded into the surroundings, such that both humans and locusts ignored her.

A great swarm of locusts blocked her path, so she made a turn and entered a small alleyway. Abruptly, a locust rushed straight towards her, holding a young child in its six legs who bawled away.

“My child! My child!” A horrified cry rang out, and a dishevelled woman burst out of the doors without any concern, chasing after the locust.

The woman shifted to the side, brushing past the locust. The locust bit down on the child, and blood splattered everywhere. One of the droplets stopped mid-air, landing on her cheek like a red mole.

She smiled and extended her tongue, licking away the droplet of blood and abandoning the howls in the alleyway behind her. She arrived within the vicinity of the Hawkwolf Guard very soon and exhaled gently. Her aura deepened, and her movements became much slower too.

She watched as the hawk forged from scarlet bronze fell down from the rooftop, kicking up a cloud of dust with a great rumble.

Hua Chenglu retreated to the centre of the room—if it could still be called a room—under the small, golden bell.

“Don’t be scared, my little precious. I won’t kill you!” The locust Daemon Commander stepped into the room and approached her. As he spoke, his mandibles opened and closed.

With a thunk, a golden bell composed of light enveloped Hua Chenglu. A bell’s ring lingered around.

The locust Daemon Commander placed both of his claws onto the golden bell, and the sound immediately became twisted. The bell distorted and was torn apart. Suddenly, he lifted his right claw. “Get out here!”

Determination filled Hua Chenglu’s eyes. She shone with dazzling light that

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