Chapter 478: Luo Jinyou: Isn't Defecting Simply Called Blackening?

Bai Mu Yun's golden horizontal pupils in the darkness were like two lamps about to go out, and the black smoke swirling around him shielded him from Xie Jingyan's sword.

But when Xie Jingyan's sword was about to be drawn, she felt resistance.

The black haze surrounding Bai Mu Yun turned out not to be smoke, but some kind of solid?!

The bullets from Shayu Peak that pierced the black haze made no sound of hitting a target, only a muffled thumping, as if they struck cotton.

Shayu Peak fired a few more shots, and Xie Jingyan watched the black haze around Bai Mu Yun grow denser, realizing a retreat was being considered.

"Don't let him get away!"

Xie Jingyan shouted immediately; no one knew how this Aberrant Species had entered Heavenly Dome City, but if he slipped back into the shadows, who knows how many civilians would die at his hands.

Gunfire sounded from afar, and bullets flew out of the darkness, precisely striking the black haze beneath Bai Mu Yun's feet.

The black haze that was to envelop Bai Mu Yun was torn open by a bullet, like someone cutting a slash in a curtain about to close, revealing a corner of Bai Mu Yun's coat through the seam.

Xie Jingyan saw Bai Mu Yun's back, and the pair of spiraled ram horns on his head that glowed with a dim light.

She seized the moment, immediately using her Aberrant Arts to lock onto Bai Mu Yun's position; her twin swords traced two brilliant violet arcs inside the dim factory, and through the opening she surged straight, stabbing directly at Bai Mu Yun.

Bai Mu Yun's figure was once again fully exposed to all eyes, and the shadows of his horns stretched long across the wall.

Truly relied on it.

Although he's already gotten used to being set up by Ying Duo, after returning to Heavenly Dome City this guy seems more like he's back at his happy hometown, showing no restraint at all, and even backstabbing more skillfully!

Outside the factory, orderly footsteps and engine roars rang out, and Field Operations Department personnel surged in from every entrance, their flashlight beams flickering in the darkness.

The first squad that charged in spread out in a fan shape, their gun muzzles simultaneously aimed at Bai Mu Yun.

Bai Mu Yun also considered escaping, but whenever he entertained that thought or took similar action, Ying Duo's bullets would always appear at just the right moment, and Xie Jingyan could instantly match his rhythm, disrupting Bai Mu Yun's illusion.

The two had never even seen each other's faces, yet in combat they were unusually in sync, cooperating seamlessly.

When reinforcements finally arrived, Xie Jingyan slowly sheathed her swords and stepped aside to avoid accidental fire from the Field Operations Department's weapons.

At the same time, the Field Operations Department personnel also located the chubby cameraman handling signal relay outside, and the skinny cameraman covertly filming in the corner, and the live broadcast cut at that moment.

It was about to hit the climax, but Bai Mu Yun's face vanished from the screen, leaving only pure black and a line of white text—"Signal interrupted".

The live chat froze for a moment, then exploded.

"What's happening?!"

"Who cut it?"

"The Field Operations Department guys are here, right? It should be fine now."

"Wait, there seems to be a living person lying on the ground, right?"

"I took a screenshot! Hold on, let me zoom in!"

The screenshot was enlarged; the picture was fuzzy, but a humanoid figure lying on the ground could be discerned. The drama's fans noticed this and kindly helped them 'restore' it into high definition, and the chat erupted again.

"Isn't that Bai Mu Yun?"

"Who is it?"

"So familiar..."

"Wait, I think I've seen this person before!"

"WTF? Isn't that Min Tianyou from the Supervision Bureau? That prophet!"

"Co-Absorption colluded with the Church?!"

"Did you even see clearly? Stop spouting nonsense! What if they're here to investigate the Aberrant Species?"

The chat kept scrolling, but Dome's comment moderation was top‑notch; often the words disappeared as soon as they appeared.

This situation clearly sparked widespread discontent, leading people to denounce the Dome and even spread some malicious rumors.

Finally, the screen was forcibly switched to the Dome Headquarters' press conference hall.

A man in a crisp suit stood behind the podium, with a row of microphones in front of him.

"Regarding the videos and images circulating online, the Dome security department has already launched an investigation. Citizens are urged not to believe rumors, to await Dome's investigation results, and not to spread malicious speech; the Dome will protect everyone's safety."

The chat kept scrolling, but the tide shifted after the Dome's public response.

People from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were still deleting comments; some went to issue notices, and others were dispatched to handle the reporters and nobles who appeared out of nowhere.

Yang Yichen sat at his desk, his fingers tapping repeatedly on the keyboard.

Why does it feel like the Dome has been especially busy lately?

If previously the Dome's focus was entirely on capturing Undead, then this period is markedly different.

He dares to say that at least within this, their Undead haven't been much mixed in; the authorities are still busy organizing the Undead to join the Church.

It seems the inherent chaos of this wasteland has been ignited, and the hidden hazards that were buried have been triggered one after another.

Before that, the Dome was relatively calm, while Tianmian City was the busier side.

Perhaps that's the turn of fortunes; after the Church suffered heavy damage and began to recuperate, the Dome's troubles all rushed in at once.

In the end, regardless of which side falters, their Undead only need to sit by and watch the show.

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Luo Jinyou stood beside Ying Duo, staring dumbfounded through his telescope.

When he thought he had begun to harden his heart, he always found those around him even harsher.

Luo Jinyou was still overly protected, and was forcibly dragged by Ying Duo into the already chaotic Dome circle, unable to keep up with the surrounding people's scheming.

His self‑perceived radical thoughts and ruthless actions are commonplace in the hands of others.

Perhaps in a child's earlier understanding, 'blackening' referred to a member of a hero squad suddenly defecting.

Or he was burned by being too young and naive.

Seeing that the situation was already under Field Operations Department's control, Ying Duo knew he couldn't claim Bai Mu Yun's life today, so he decisively put away the sniper rifle.

Not to mention, whether it was Mei Wei Si or the Painted Bunting's death, he seized the chance to gain some experience; this round was a big profit.

"Is that all right now?"

Luo Jinyou spoke cautiously; although he had already made up his mind, but in just a moment, two lives vanished before his eyes.

He had met Meiweis a few times, but thinking about it, they are Aberrant Species, actually still quite acceptable......

No, it's a bit difficult.

Although I know they are Aberrant Species, seeing that scene, I still cannot easily accept it, ah.