Chapter 1376 - 1373: Can't Get Out

After killing Ma Ruyun, Chu Hao put on the Devil Mask. His appearance and aura transformed into Ma Ruyun's likeness, and he picked up the heavy ruler and strapped it across his back.

Chu Hao said, "This should do it."

Chu Hao planned to leave just like this; the Devil Mask was indeed reliable. Back in the Yin Cao Netherworld, he even fooled Feng Mo with it. As long as he didn't encounter anyone in the Sanctuary, it shouldn't be a problem.

Chu Hao left the area.

Several days later, nearing the outskirts, the journey had led him to encounter many people, some traveling in groups.

There were those desperately searching for him, and others focused on hunting for treasure.

The Heavenly Master Realm, King Realm, and Daoist Secret Realm were countless; it felt like eighty percent of the Yin-Yang Practitioners in Tianqiong Province had come.

"There's really a lot of treasure in this Secret Realm. I heard yesterday someone discovered a rundown Taoist Temple and found a Buddha Dust. Surprisingly, it was a Heaven-level Yang Soldier, ultimately purchased at a high price by an Emperor Realm Hero."

Someone exclaimed, "Indeed! The Yang Source veins in this place are astonishing. Explosive Talismans have soared to a weight of one pound per sheet, yet they're still hard to come by."

"Big forces have it better; they've even brought in mining equipment. I heard Beiming is recruiting miners, offering one million Shanhai Currency per day. Should we go?"

Someone exclaimed excitedly, "What are we waiting for? We're afraid to venture deep inside, where the Formations are terrifying. We can only loiter on the outskirts. Earning one million Shanhai Currency per day is a job unheard of in the outside world.

Chu Hao listened to these people's discussions.

The Secret Realm was rich in mineral resources, with major forces extracting hundreds of pounds a day.

To ordinary people, it was a massive fortune.

In this place, ordinary Yin-Yang Practitioners couldn't even locate a Yang Source. Nearby ones had already been mined, and few dared to venture into the perilous depths, where danger lurked everywhere. One wrong move, and you'd perish without a trace.

But even with major forces, in a day, they could only mine one hundred to five hundred pounds at most.

After all, the Primordial Crystal Stones underground were so hard, breaking through the deeper veins was impossible with typical mining tools.

The underground mineral veins were so hard that even an Emperor Realm Hero was helpless.

Finally, he heard someone discussing him.

"Has Chu Hao been found?"

"I haven't heard anything. The guy is quite good at hiding; if he doesn't come out, who can find him in this vast land?"

"Still, he wouldn't dare come out. I heard outside, Taizong Holy Land set up a large mirror where everyone leaving has to be checked."

"Why?"

"Isn't it because they're afraid Chu Hao will disguise himself to slip out? They need to verify identities and leave no opportunity unexamined."

"That's ruthless."

Chu Hao's face darkened instantly. Damn Taizong Holy Land with their tactics.

This was truly troublesome.

Immediately, Chu Hao heard another piece of news.

A young man arrived excitedly delivering a message to the nearby crowd, saying, "Everyone listen! We just received the latest news — anyone providing clues about Chu Hao can receive a hefty reward."

"Anyone who discovers Chu Hao's whereabouts and gives accurate information will receive one thousand pounds of Yang Source."

Someone, upon hearing this, was red-eyed and exclaimed, "What!? One thousand pounds, enough for me to squander for a lifetime, no! My ninth generation of descendants can enjoy leisurely days."

Consider that externally, a pound of Yang Source ranges from fifty million to one hundred million Shanhai Currency, and even higher on the black market.

Countless people entered the Secret Realm, but few found Yang Source, given the lack of Explosive Talismans and exorbitant mining machines.

A crowd surrounded the young man, eagerly asking, "Is it just by discovering traces?"

The young man nodded, saying, "Exactly! Additionally, anyone who captures Chu Hao can receive ten thousand pounds of Yang Source."

Countless people gasped in shock.

Some, upon hearing about ten thousand pounds of Yang Source, were breathless.

The young man concluded, saying, "Anyone who captures Chu Hao and hands over the Ancient Technique will receive one hundred thousand pounds of Yang Source and ensures the safety and progress of three generations."

A shrunken version of a toad clung to Chu Hao's back, transmitting, "Damn! Even this emperor wants to capture you to sell."

Countless people gasped again.

Are they crazy!

A burly man swallowed, saying, "Crazy, crazy."

A rugged big man, carrying a battle axe, asked, "Is what you're saying true? Even a Sacred Land would struggle to offer such Yang Source amounts."

The young man replied, "This bounty is jointly offered by the Fire Nation, Sword Dynasty, Taizong Holy Land, Beiming Holy Land, Jiuhua Glory Holy Land."

With the top five forces of Tianqiong Province collectively offering the bounty, they absolutely can deliver.

Upon hearing this, countless people went crazy.

Originally intending to work as miners, now they'd rather pursue Chu Hao, securing a worry-free life.

In the crowd, Chu Hao muttered, "Jiuhua too?"

No wonder; though he was once Jiuhua's Purple Guard, that was in the past. In the face of absolute temptation, who would easily let go?

Chu Hao chuckled coldly; he had long seen through this. Turning, he left the area, heading toward the boundary of the entrance, where he saw a spatial rift.

Originally, the passage to the outside world through a mountainside cave was now gone, exposed completely by one grip from Ghost Hand.

The exit was heavily guarded, surrounded by troops marked with the Fire Nation's insignia, as well as people from other forces, seemingly waiting for something.

In Chu Hao's eyes, they seemed to be waiting for him to take the bait.

Chu Hao pondered whether or not to take the risk.

However, he was uncertain of the origin of the mirror outside. If it revealed his true form, he'd be in big trouble.

If that happened, it would be game over.

Chu Hao inquired about the mirror's origin.

Exchanging some Yang Source, he indeed discovered the mirror's origin.

A loose cultivator Yin-Yang Practitioner informed him, "That mirror has a significant origin; it's a sacred Yang Soldier. It's specially used by Taizong Holy Land to cleanse undercover agents. No matter how a person transforms, one look at this mirror reveals their true self."

"Moreover, this mirror supposedly can read minds."

Oh damn!!

How powerful can it be?

Chu Hao glanced at Old Corpse, knowing it was his final trump card for escaping.

Unfortunately, Old Corpse was muddled, constantly dazed, and not responsive no matter how Chu Hao shook it. It just silently followed behind.

"Forget it; relying on yourself is better than seeking help. I refuse to believe I can't escape."

The toad chuckled, "How about you give me the Ancient Technique? Once this emperor achieves mastery, I'll come back to rescue you?"

Chu Hao pursed his lips, "Seems like you didn't hear; you've also been bountied, right?"

The toad jolted, "Quack! Since when?"

Only after inquiring did they realize the toad was also wanted, with a reward of five hundred pounds of Yang Source for providing information.

The toad jumped and cursed, "This emperor only worth five hundred pounds? Damn, am I being underestimated?"

Not only the toad, but even Old Corpse was wanted.

This place couldn't sustain them; they needed to leave urgently.

Leaving the entrance, Chu Hao considered how to escape.

After a long time, Chu Hao stood and sneered, "Why should I flee? If you want to capture me, just go ahead and try."

Chu Hao said, "Toad, I remember you have significant knowledge of Formations. How much do you know?"

The toad patted its white chest proudly, "If this emperor claims to know Formations second in the world, no one would dare claim first."

Though there was a lot of boasting involved, the toad's knowledge of Formations sufficed.

Chu Hao said, "Then let's play a grand game with them, searching for the Deathtrap Array and having some fun."

The toad's eyes lit up, "Great idea! Once we sweep a wave, we'll enslave the men and have the women kneel and sing submission."

"Yes, learn more about the Deathtrap Array here, and set them up with an intricate trap."

One man and one toad set off in search of the Deathtrap Array.