Black, upon waking, was still contemplating how to call for outside help. He patted his pockets and, to his surprise, pulled out his own mobile phone from his shirt.
Instantly, Black felt a wave of relief.
Under the cover of his subordinates, he quickly dialed for help. The first person he called was his old friend, Chen Long.
Even after Xiao Yu was controlled by the dark energy and left, Chen Long hadn't stopped searching. He had even wondered if Xiao Yu had already left the US. If not for Black's call, Chen Long would never have guessed that Xiao Yu was so close by.
With outside help secured, Black and his men couldn't just sit around and wait to die. If their enemies broke through Section 13 and freed themselves from their cells, what would become of Black's reputation?
No matter what, they had to save themselves.
Thus, four or five highly trained agents took decisive action, covering each other as they used their paperclips to pick the locks on their cell doors.
Taking advantage of the guards' inattention, they struck swiftly.
If one agent couldn't handle a threat, two would. Relying on their numerical advantage in the immediate vicinity, the agents quickly dealt with the Hunter Hand Ninjas around the cells. Then, led by Black, they stormed the armory. Fully equipped with enchanted bullets and alchemical gear, they engaged the approaching ninjas in combat.
Previously, the appearance of the blackened Xiao Yu had been too sudden, and Black had been the first to be knocked unconscious. Section 13's security systems had been unable to deploy, allowing Xiao Yu to take down Section 13 so easily.
But now, things were different.
Under Black's command, Section 13's security systems were fully activated and running at full power. Descending security gates separated the incoming Hunter Hand Ninjas, and then mechanical turrets unleashed a barrage, turning them into sieves.
After taking down numerous Hunter Hand Ninjas, Black felt as if the sun had finally come out and the rain had stopped. He, the sheriff, was back on his feet. He chambered a round and, directing all his agents, prepared to capture the blackened Xiao Yu and retake control of Section 13.
"Everyone! Charge! Retake our Section 13!"
With a shot that took down a Hunter Hand Ninja in front of him, Black, in his prime state, led the charge. But when he saw who was standing beside Xiao Yu, his entire demeanor changed.
"Holy cow! Shendu!"
It wasn't just Black; Bai Qi was also surprised when he saw the gleaming boiled egg. Looking at the blackened Xiao Yu beside him, he asked, "Didn't you search people when you captured them?"
Black's escape had already been a huge blow to the blackened Xiao Yu's pride. Now, hearing Bai Qi's words, Xiao Yu felt her face burn as if it were on fire. Her already dark face turned even darker.
"Go! Everyone, attack! Take them down!"
Enraged, Xiao Yu waved her hand, leaving no Hunter Hand Ninjas behind. She dispatched all of them to deal with Black and his agents.
The Section 13 agents, who had been playing a supporting role all along, seemed to have been injected with adrenaline this time. Every shot was a critical hit. Combined with Section 13's upgraded security system, they managed to push back the Hunter Hand Ninjas.
Black, in particular, wielding two enchanted submachine guns, displayed remarkable agility. He was unstoppable, killing anyone who stood in his way. Four or five Hunter Hand Ninjas attacking simultaneously couldn't stop Black alone.
Bai Qi was convinced that Black's sudden surge in power must have been influenced by some righteous energy from behind.
And the fact that she hadn't searched prisoners, such an idiotic mistake, made Bai Qi truly believe that righteous energy had played a part.
On the blackened Xiao Yu's side, she was still furious, continuously summoning new Hunter Hand Ninjas to attack the agents.
Under the relentless assault, the defeat of the Section 13 agents was inevitable. However, considering the intensity of their resistance, it was unlikely that they would be defeated in a short time.
"That's enough."
Bai Qi placed a hand on Xiao Yu's shoulder and said, "Their appearance means your location has been exposed. It won't be long before a large force surrounds this place."
"Then kill them all."
Bai Qi was in a hurry to leave with Xiao Yu for a reason. In the original story, Xiao Yu was rescued by Chen Long. Once Black was free, he would undoubtedly call Chen Long for reinforcements first.
When Chen Long arrived, his father would definitely appear, and who knew what unexpected events might transpire then. It was better to leave before the main enemy force arrived.
However, the current Xiao Yu was too agitated to listen to Bai Qi's counsel.
Just as Xiao Yu's Hunter Hand Ninjas were engaged in a fierce battle with the Section 13 agents, the main gate of Section 13 was forcibly broken open from the outside. Then, over a dozen heavily armed special forces soldiers rushed in. Upon seeing Bai Qi and the blackened Xiao Yu, they opened fire with their enchanted firearms without a word.
These special forces soldiers had a simple mission: to recapture Section 13 from the enemy and eliminate all terrorist elements.
Xiao Yu, after all, was just a human girl. Even though she had been strengthened by the dark energy and gained the ability to control Hunter Hand Ninjas, her physical body still couldn't withstand bullets.
Xiao Yu's entire focus was on quickly eliminating the Section 13 agents, and she hadn't noticed the bullets coming from behind.
Just as the enchanted bullets were about to hit the blackened Xiao Yu, they suddenly stopped a few centimeters away from her. Then, they collectively turned back and returned to the special forces soldiers at an even faster speed.
"Enough, we can't wait any longer."
He instructed his ninjas to open the gate to the Shadow Realm. Regardless of their consent, he grabbed Xiao Yu and forcibly dragged her into the Shadow Realm.
After the blackened Xiao Yu was taken away, her controlled Hunter Hand Ninjas also lost their purpose in fighting and submerged into the Shadow Realm.
"Did we win?"
After a brief moment of silence, thunderous cheers erupted within Section 13.
This victory had come too late for them.
Since Shendu's revival, humanity had been constantly suffocated by demons. The massacre at Black Hand headquarters, the incident at the harbor, and the destructive rampage of another demon in Japan.
This time, they had truly repelled the enemy with their own strength. This was incredibly significant for these agents who had been suffering constant defeats.
On the other side, Xiao Yu, forcefully taken away by Bai Qi, didn't calm down even in the Shadow Realm. She thrashed and cried all the way with Bai Qi until he brought her out of the Shadow Realm and into the Empire State Building, where she finally quieted down.
"Let go of me, put me down right now."
As Bai Qi loosened his grip, the blackened Xiao Yu, seizing the opportunity, immediately broke free. She pedaled her small legs rapidly, zipping away from Bai Qi and quickly summoning her Hunter Hand Ninjas to surround her.
"Where is this place?"
Xiao Yu looked at Bai Qi and then warily at her surroundings.
"The top floor of the Empire State Building."
Bai Qi answered Xiao Yu's question.
Fearing the sudden silence, Xiao Yu and Bai Qi made eye contact, and neither spoke for a moment.
Clink.
Just then, a crisp sound broke the quiet.
"Who!"
A glass cup fell to the floor. Looking up, a square head slowly rose from behind a desk. This person was none other than the rising underground emperor, T.T. The.