"Anomalous energy fluctuations."
"Signs of Stargate emergence suspected."
"Enter level one emergency preparedness! All personnel on alert!"
"Wooâ"
Accompanied by a rapid, deep alarm sound.
The entire Shadow Hunting Bureau of An City, regardless of age or gender, asleep or awake, quickly assembled.
Although An City hadnât seen a Shadow Disaster in decades.
But with a preventive attitude, every member of the Shadow Hunting Bureau was always prepared for battle.
Shadow Disaster Prevention and Control Center.
Hundreds of fully armed Shadow Hunters gathered.
In front of them, there was a massive screen projection.
On the projection was An Cityâs entire map, standing prominently.
And within this map, dozens of dense red dots had already appeared.
These were locations where the Starry Sky Corridor might appear.
"Itâs a level 1 Shadow Disaster!"
"Thankfully! Itâs not above level 2."
Everyone looked at the screen projection and sighed in relief.
If a level 2 or higher Shadow Disaster occurred, at least three hundred Starry Sky Corridors would appear throughout the city.
If that were to happen, with just these people, it would be impossible to handle it in a short time.
"Report the situation immediately to Cyan Yang City."
"First squad, second squad, deploy to the densest area in the eastern part of the city," the bald captain ordered in a deep voice, "Third squad, proceed to the western area!"
"Fourth squad, take the northern area!"
"The rest, inform the entire city and quickly evacuate people near target areas."
"Commence action!" the bald captain shouted.
"Yes!!" Hundreds of Shadow Hunters responded in unison.
Thereâs not much idle talk.
For them, time equals life.
Once a Shadow Disaster descends, for most ordinary people, it is a catastrophe.
Evacuating the crowd in time, before the Shadow Disaster fully arrives, can minimize casualties to the greatest extent.
"Quick! Quick!" the bald captain kept shouting.
The hundreds quickly divided into five teams.
Then, they transformed into shadows and flew towards the outside world.
...
Moments later.
"Wooâ"
A rapid and high-pitched alarm sounded throughout An City.
This alarm was extremely piercing.
Countless sleeping people woke up one after another.
Just as many were still in a state of confusion, a broadcast voice swiftly swept through the city:
"Level 1 Shadow Disaster. All residents, prepare for evacuation."
"Level 1 Shadow Disaster. All residents, prepare for evacuation."
Some Starry Sky Corridors could appear inside residential buildings.
If this happens, the entire district must be immediately sealed off.
This city-wide broadcast was also a pre-warning to avoid delays during evacuation.
Meanwhile.
Taoyang District.
On the rooftop, Jiang Ye suddenly shivered upon hearing the broadcast.
"Level 1 Shadow Disaster?"
How could it be? Itâs too sudden!
The next moment, his expression changed slightly.
His father is still on duty at the Shadow Hunting Bureau!
Jiang Ye quickly dialed Jiang Dahaiâs number.
"Buzz..."
The call connected.
"Dad!" Jiang Yeâs tone carried a hint of urgency: "Are you okay there?"
"Iâm fine, still stationed in the security room," Jiang Dahai said casually, "I checked the map, thereâs no Shadow Disaster around here."
"Donât worry about me, stay home and donât go out!" Jiang Dahai advised.
Hearing his fatherâs voice.
Jiang Ye breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Then he quickly said, "I understand. Donât go out either, Dad."
After a few brief exchanges, Jiang Ye suddenly remembered something.
"Dad, take a picture of that map and send it to me," Jiang Ye swiftly said.
"Okay," Jiang Dahai agreed.
Hung up the phone.
"Buzz Buzz!"
Jiang Dahai sent a picture through V-chat.
It was the âStarry Sky Corridor Distribution Mapâ from inside the Shadow Hunting Bureau.
Jiang Ye glanced quickly and breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully! Thereâs no Starry Sky Corridor near Taoyang District or the Shadow Hunting Bureau.
"Moreover, itâs just a level 1 Shadow Disaster," Jiang Ye studied the map, "An City should be able to handle it."
He had witnessed a level 1 Shadow Disaster before.
During the Preparatory Star Profession assessment, one task was to hunt the Shadow Race.
At that time, Cyan Yang City happened to experience a level 1 Shadow Disaster.
This level of Shadow Disaster could be handled with a First Break.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
Just as Jiang Ye was observing the map.
Hundreds of Shadow Hunters began to move, and many residents in the city were already evacuating.
Jiang Ye did not immediately return home.
He remained on the rooftop, watching over the city.
With his current strength, even if he encounters the Shadow Race, he can protect himself.
Time passed.
More than ten minutes later.
Most residents near dozens of Starry Sky Corridors had been evacuated to underground shelters.
"Buzz Buzz!"
At this moment, Jiang Yeâs communication watch suddenly rang.
"Li Zhichao is calling?" Jiang Ye was slightly puzzled and answered the call.
"Jiang Ye!" Li Zhichaoâs voice carried a trace of fear: "Have you evacuated over there?"
"I havenât," Jiang Ye shook his head, "Thereâs no Starry Sky Corridor near me, whatâs wrong?"
"I think thereâs an abnormal sound over here..."
Li Zhichaoâs voice trembled: "But for some reason, the Shadow Hunting Bureau hasnât evacuated our district."
"Abnormal sound?" Jiang Ye frowned slightly.
Then he comforted, "Donât worry too much, I checked the map, thereâs no Starry Sky Corridor near Celestial Dragon District."
"But the sound is getting louder, and I saw the sky seems to have a crack..." Li Zhichaoâs voice was extremely fearful.
"What?" Jiang Yeâs face turned serious.
According to Li Zhichaoâs words, this is indeed likely to be a sign of a Stargate emergence!
"Stay home!" Jiang Ye immediately instructed: "Donât look outside, and donât go out."
"Okay, okay," Li Zhichao nodded repeatedly.
After hanging up, Jiang Ye immediately called Zhang Jianwu.
Buzz...
The call connected.
But Zhang Jianwu spoke first.
"Jiang Ye, is everything alright over there?" Zhang Jianwu asked in a deep voice, "Things arenât right!"
Jiang Ye had intended to report but was taken aback upon hearing this: "Whatâs wrong, Director?"
"Iâm not sure whatâs happening," Zhang Jianwu said gravely, "I think a Stargate has appeared here, but the Shadow Hunting Bureau hasnât evacuated the people."
Jiang Yeâs heart sank.
He glanced at the map.
The neighborhood where Zhang Jianwu lived didnât have a Starry Sky Corridor marked.
Li Zhichao had the same issue, and so did the Director.
Could it be a mistake with the Shadow Hunting Bureauâs map?
Jiang Ye hurriedly said, "Director, Li Zhichao is experiencing the same situation; could it be an error in the Shadow Hunting Bureauâs judgment?"
"Hard to say," Zhang Jianwu said in a low tone, "An City hasnât seen a Shadow Disaster for decades; the bureauâs monitoring equipment might be faulty."
"Jiang Ye, stay home, donât go out."
"This might not just be a level 1 Shadow Disaster!" Zhang Jianwuâs voice was incredibly serious.
Jiang Ye suddenly shivered inside.
More than a level 1 Shadow Disaster?
"Boom!"
Just then, he heard a tremendous booming sound from afar.
Jiang Ye turned to look.
Only to see a massive crack tearing open in the direction of the city center.
"This?" Jiang Ye saw this scene and felt his heart sink to the bottom.
At the same time, Zhang Jianwu on the watch also heard the sound and urgently asked, "Whatâs happening over there?"
"Iâm fine," Jiang Yeâs voice was extremely suppressed, "A Starry Sky Corridor has appeared in the direction of the Shadow Hunting Bureau!"