Catastrophe Containment Facility
Chapter 699 - 689: Snatching People from the Jaws of a Dog

Chapter 699: Chapter 689: Snatching People from the Jaws of a Dog

If Black Cross only had a facade of power without real strength and it was unveiled by so many present people.

Not only would it embarrass Wen Wen, and not only would it influence how the Hunter Association perceives the contract with Black Cross, but also... contemplate the thoughts that might occur to the Containment Officers lured here by Wen Wen’s guise...

Wen Wen didn’t know what would happen, so he dared not take the risk; he had to stand his ground this time.

Despite the immense pressure, Wen Wen didn’t lose composure, and he gestured to Stein, saying, "Come over here by yourself."

Stein didn’t want to go, but with the monsters around him grinning and baring their teeth, and with one snake-like Monster already opening its mouth aimed at his rear...

Thus, Stein had no choice but to move toward Wen Wen, lest he be killed by these Monsters before Wen Wen could do anything.

After arriving next to Wen Wen, Stein said, "I don’t know when I might have offended someone as important as you, could you at least let me understand why I must die?"

Wen Wen didn’t reply, as if he was ignoring Stein.

But he was actually considering how to handle the matter. First, the Mist Box wasn’t a problem since it somewhat obeyed Wen Wen’s commands, and Stein coming here was probably driven by the Mist Box as well.

The problem lay with the Tings Hound on Stein. It might not be fooled by Wen Wen’s appearance, and once summoned by Stein, it could cause a loss of control.

Seeing Wen Wen’s demeanor and Stein’s trembling frame, Xun Qing and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Stein being scared meant at least he wasn’t in cahoots with Wen Wen. And, with the Mist Box, which recognized Stein as its master yet obeyed Wen Wen’s command, this further showcased Wen Wen’s power.

After leaving Stein hanging for a few seconds, Wen Wen said to him, "Now, you have two choices."

"First, surrender, and I might spare you from the ordeal of the Hound."

"Second, resist stubbornly, and I will let you endure all the tortures of this world."

"I’ll give you fifteen seconds to choose."

If Stein had surrendered, it would have been for the best. The Sanctuary could likely restrain the Hound, and also alleviate the current trouble.

If Stein chose to struggle desprerately, then Wen Wen would command the Misty Monsters to capture him, and as for Wen Wen himself, of course he would intervene as little as possible, because the more he acted, the more likely flaws might emerge.

The two choices Wen Wen gave to Stein made Xun Qing and others breathe a sigh of relief again.

This indicated that Wen Wen was here to resolve trouble, not to create it. They immediately felt much safer, now with more of a spectator’s mentality.

But Wen Wen was not at all at ease, fearing that Stein might impulsively summon the Hound.

Upon hearing that he might be spared from the ordeal of the Hound, Stein’s eyes lit up.

No matter what happened after he surrendered, if he could avoid being chased by the Hound, it would be better than the current situation.

Given Stein’s current condition, he could at best live for another day or two, and with bad luck, he might die in the next second.

Wen Wen’s entrance was immensely impactful—fog dispersing, monsters prostrating; he seemed far more powerful than any so-called Guide, and his words certainly seemed reliable.

"I am willing..."

But before Stein could finish his sentence, the fog that seemed capable of twisting space reappeared from a corner of the wall.

The next attack from the Tings Hound had arrived!

It was Stein’s turn to pale; this appearance of the Hound was utterly unreasonable.

Normally, before an attack by the Hound, there would be a premonition, enough time for him to apply his deceptive techniques. But this time, it appeared suddenly without any sign!

And his usually flawless deceptive technique seemed to have lost its effect; the Hound now focused solely on him, with time around them seemingly at a standstill!

The lean and famished Hound, with its terrifying eyes, crawled out of the corner, its otherworldly aura sending shivers through all the superpower users present.

Wen Wen had seen the Hound once before, so he was much more composed than the others.

Moreover, the target of the Hound was not him, so he had no need to panic.

Unfortunately, since he was very close to Stein this time, the surrounding time was also stopped, rendering him unable to move as well.

The Hound killing Stein was good news for Xun Qing and the others, but not for Wen Wen.

He had just stated that Stein could avoid the Hound’s calamity, and as Stein chose to surrender, it would have been bad for Wen Wen’s image if he had simply stood by and watched.

Furthermore, Wen Wen was determined to get his hands on the Mist Box. Letting Stein die would likely link the device to him. Although the Mist Box obeyed Wen Wen’s commands within a certain range, Wen Wen did not want to gamble with his luck.

Lastly, if he did not move at all at the appearance of the Tings Hound, as if he were frozen by it, how could he continue to pretend to be a Catastrophe-Level Expert?

Thus, Wen Wen decided to try and snatch Stein back right in front of the Hound!

According to Wen Wen’s understanding, Tings Hounds generally only attacked their target, just like it had failed to attack Wen Wen initially, did not assault the Guide, and when the attack on Boyeve was stopped by Old Tings, it did not vent its anger on him.

"The Tings Hound’s attack is not fast. I remember the Sanctuary’s abilities can be used during this stopped time. It should work," Wen Wen thought.

"If this doesn’t work...then it’s because Stein didn’t finish speaking, and it’s not my fault for standing idly by."

Black chains smoothly emerged from Wen Wen’s body, bringing a slight smile to his face.

On seeing those chains, the Hound warily stepped back. This was its first time in this world seeing something that could move in stopped time. This man in black was no simple character!

It just watched as Wen Wen entangled Stein, not making a single move throughout, but the look in its eyes towards Wen Wen grew increasingly strange.

Wen Wen dragged Stein in front of him, and then Stein was directly pulled into his palm. In the senses of the Tings Hound, Stein had vanished.

The Hound circled around Wen Wen a few times, its cold eyes sending chills down Wen Wen’s spine, but eventually, it let out a strange howl and gradually disappeared into the air.

Only then did Wen Wen finally breathe a sigh of relief, knowing he had passed this hurdle.

However, Wen Wen still felt a lingering fear, uneasy about the Hound’s final act.

The Tings Hound that appeared this time was undoubtedly the same one that had attacked Wen Wen previously.

But when he saw it last time, it seemed like a brutal and unrestrained monster that followed no rules, yet this time, it was much more cautious and likely possessed great intelligence.

That change made Wen Wen feel uncomfortable, so he decided he would properly interrogate Stein, to learn all about the Tings Hound’s background.

Chances are, Wen Wen might encounter such monsters again, so it’s always good to be prepared in advance.

While Wen Wen’s maneuvers seemed extremely dangerous to him, to other superpower users, it appeared as though he effortlessly snatched the prey from the Tings Hound and then made this fearsome monster retreat without daring to offend him.

They had all heard stories told by Old Tings and knew that once the number of Tings Hounds increased, even a normal Disaster Level could be killed. Before, they were somewhat skeptical, but having seen the Tings Hound and its ability to stop time, they believed it was not impossible.

Now, Wen Wen’s easy driving back of the Hound further proved the power of a Catastrophe-Level Expert. In their minds, Wen Wen shouldn’t be any less capable than the other Judicators!

After the Tings Hound disappeared, the mist around also started to dissipate, and the hundred-meter-long fish let out a long cry, nodded its head at Wen Wen, and then dissolved into mist.

After it disappeared, the mist also quickly thinned out. In just a few minutes, the mist had completely vanished.

For the first time in three hundred years, the residents of Nim City saw the real sky, a sky completely unobscured by mist!

Those who were hiding in their homes looked at the clear world outside, their hearts’ fear gradually subsided to be replaced by joy emanating from the depths of their hearts.

They knew that from today onwards, the city they lived in would become even more beautiful.

Wen Wen, who had been sitting for a long time, stood up to stretch his limbs, then waved his hand in the air, and a pitch-black door appeared beside him.

With a gentle wave toward those True-order Masters as a way of saying goodbye,

he then stepped into the doorway and vanished into the air...