Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Chapter 319: 1000 Years_1 (1/2)

Chapter 350: Chapter 319: 1000 Years_1

“Shen Clan? Have you heard of them?” Xu Mu asked mentally.

“No!” came the reply.

The Black YuanYing shook its head.

“There’s no record of them in the information you received?”

“If there were, I would have told you!” retorted the Black YuanYing. “What’s your next move?”

“I’ll do what needs to be done!”

Xu Mu stated, “Allow me to use the Pool of Creation. I promise not to cause any harm. Regardless of what you say, I won’t stop.”

“Don’t push your luck!”

The ethereal voice responded angrily.

“These are my conditions, or we continue as we were,” Xu Mu responded with unyielding resolve.

The voice on the island fell silent for a moment, pondering, or perhaps consulting.

“I can agree to your terms, but you must swear an oath first!” it said finally.

“Agreed!”

If he didn’t swear an oath, the other party would never trust him. It was a compromise on both sides.

After some negotiation, both parties swore their oaths. The other party withdrew from the island entirely, and Xu Mu was allowed on the island, permission granted to use the Pool of Creation and nothing more.

After the vows were completed, the auras on the island vanished one by one, and his clone was released.

During this process, Xu Mu did not see a single person’s true face.

He began to wonder if the Shen Clan were humans or apparitions.

Xu Mu did not land immediately, instead, he sent his already present clone into the Pool of Creation.

The rich life force enveloped the clone. Not only was its cultivation level rapidly improving, but its physical conditioning was also constantly refined, steering toward an elusive direction.

When Xu Mu confirmed from the Black YuanYing’s effect that it was indeed the Pool of Creation, he flew straight toward the island.

“Are you insane? What if it’s a trap?” the Black YuanYing hurriedly warned. “Why not send in a puppet instead?”

Though the enemy had sworn an oath, it was not foolproof. If they decided to make a move regardless of the consequences, he would be like a fish in a barrel.

“There’s only one chance. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever!”

“What do you mean?” asked Black YuanYing, puzzled.

Xu Mu didn’t explain. He quickly made his way to the Pool of Creation located at the center of the island.

The enemy could potentially lay a trap. However, in the uncertain situation of whether he was the real body or a clone, they would not rashly make a move. His careful and tentative testing would reveal his true self. The longer he dragged it out, the more the enemy would find out, and the more disadvantageous the situation would become. So, he chose to go straight in.

Once the enemy found out his truth, he could already complete his plan.

That’s why Xu Mu said there was only one chance. It must be bold.

He had initially hesitated due to unfamiliarity with the situation and lack of confidence. But now, he took the risk with ample assurance.

Any action carried inherent risks, but one must judge their capabilities.

He didn’t discuss these things with the Black YuanYing because their relationship was about to end.

“Since it’s found and indeed effective, you should let me go now, shouldn’t you?” asserted the Black YuanYing.

“Wait until I recover, and I’ll naturally let you go,” Xu Mu replied casually.

“…”

Black YuanYing turned slightly pale but said nothing else.

Xu Mu touched the pool water. The potent life force surged into him along his palm.

His once-withered aged palm started pulsating with life like a drought-stricken land that had just received rain.