Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 75: Start of the War _1 (1/2)

Chapter 85: Chapter 75: Start of the War _1

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Xu Mu followed Elder Brother Zou towards the Liyang Sect, passing through several checkpoints and eventually stopping in front of a five-story pavilion.

Seeing Xu’s slightly tense expression, Elder Brother Zou patted his shoulder and laughed, “Friend Xu, don’t be so nervous!”

It’s my first time in such a place, so I’m understandably a bit apprehensive. My apologies if I’ve caused any amusement, Elder Brother Zou!” Xu Mu replied, somewhat cautiously.

Rest assured! When you’re illuminated by the Soul Stabilizing Mirror, as long as you don’t resist, nothing will happen! Of course, it’s pointless even if you resist. That mirror is a tier seven magic artifact, activated by three Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators simultaneously; even peers would struggle to resist it, let alone you!”

Xu Mu laughed, his tone filled with a hint of pride.

Hehe!

Xu Mu forced a stiff smile.

If he had known it would be like this, he would never have come.

Fortunately, there were quite a few cultivators waiting to be interrogated in the pavilion, which slightly eased his worries. At least, he still had a bit of time.

Perhaps he could cast an invisibility technique and just run away!

However, escaping would be equivalent to admitting guilt without evidence!

With his entire family to consider, where could he run?

Such bad luck!

He was just a few days away from leaving this place when they decided to conduct an apartheid probe.

Elder Brother Zou had no idea what he was thinking.

Leading him in, he said, “I need to go in and report. Friend Xu, wait here; someone will call you when your turn comes. Remember, don’t wander around. The sect is filled with numerous lethal formations and if you accidentally step into one, even I can’t save you!”

I understand! Thank you for the reminder, Elder Brother Zou!

Hmm!

Elder Brother Zou nodded and walked towards the second floor.

Xu Mu found a spot and leaned against it, quietly observing the surrounding situation.

Various thoughts whirled in his head.

If that magic artifact’s function is to stabilize the soul, then could I use the Red Crow as a substitute? This way I won’t be controlled!”

The Red Crow was equivalent to his clone, and there was not much difference between it and his own soul.

However, this was still somewhat risky!

He’d never encountered a magic artifact of this level; what if he couldn’t substitute it?

Wouldn’t that be like walking right into a trap?

But if he tried to escape, regardless of whether he could even get out of Liyang Sect, where could his family run to?

He could only rely on luck!

With a sigh, Xu Mu began researching how to replace his own soul with the Red Crow without being noticed.

About halfway through the tea-brewing time, the number of people waiting to be interrogated had halved. Just as the remaining group anxiously awaited their turn, an alarm bell suddenly echoed from outside.

Ding Ding Ding!

The urgent bell seemed to come from deep within the Liyang Sect.

Is that the warning bell? What happened?

Xu Mu was alarmed and wanted to go out to investigate.

He had been in Liyang City for so long, yet this was the first time he’d heard this sound.

The other people in the pavilion also couldn’t help but follow Xu Mu out, all wanting to know what was happening.

Boom Boom!

The pavilion windows suddenly swung open, and three figures riding flying swords turned into beams of light, flying deep into the Liyang Sect.

Zou Ping, watch them for now. We’ll continue the interrogation when we return!”

A voice conveyed through Divine Intent echoed back into the pavilion.

Yes, Elder!

Elder Brother Zou bowed in the direction they had left.

At the same time, nearly a hundred beams of light arose from various places within the Liyang Sect, all flying towards the ring-shaped mountain mouth inside the sect.

The auras emanating from these lights were all of the Foundation Establishment stage without exception.

For a time, one couldn’t help but feel there were far too many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Staring into the sky, Xu Mu couldn’t help but brighten up.

Wasn’t this the perfect opportunity to escape?

Perhaps he might even be able to take advantage of this chaos and leave the city with the three women.

Before Xu Mu could act, Elder Brother Zou, with a smile on his face, quickly descended from upstairs, pulled Xu Mu aside.

Friend Xu, I will remove your name later! You can go back first!

Xu Mu was slightly startled and quickly understood the other’s intention.

A look of gratitude appeared on his face.

I really appreciate it, Elder Brother Zou! If you need anything in the future, just let me know!”

As he spoke, he pulled out a medium-grade spirit stone and handed it over.