Chapter 489 - 225: Infiltrating the Ancient Village

"Of course."

Chen Xuan replied, "In a moment, we'll change our faces and conceal our auras. Just treat us as your clansmen. You and Xiao Qian will lead us inside, and we'll go straight to Lu Chenzhou's place of seclusion."

"Th-that... All right."

Wuu Biao's heart hammered in his chest.

If they were discovered, they would surely die a miserable death.

But since Chen Xuan and Chu Shanhe were both willing to risk it all, what could he say?

Besides, wasn't coming here to report to them a gamble in the first place?

This was just adding more fuel to the fire.

"Please, follow me!"

Wuu Biao turned and flew off into the distance.

Chen Xuan, Chu Shanhe, and Xiao Qian immediately followed behind him.

Without hesitation, Chen Xuan and Chu Shanhe passed their hands over their faces and immediately began to alter their bone structures.

Amidst a series of CRACKLING and POPPING sounds, the two men's faces changed in an instant, becoming completely different from before.

"Hahaha."

The two of them shared a laugh, then accelerated and vanished from the area.

...

Qin family Village.

A mysterious and bizarre place, it stood in the wilds of the shallow darkness.

It was called the wilds because there were no signs of human life for thousands of miles around.

The more a place like this existed in isolation, the more terrifying it tended to be.

The wilds were an incredibly dangerous place.

Putting aside the frequent dark whirlwinds, just the occasional dark creature that sprang out was a massive disaster.

For these ancient villages to have survived in the wilds since time immemorial, living to this day without any outside help, was a testament to the depth of their foundations and strength.

This was especially true for Qin family Village.

It was built against a mountain, nestled in a hollow that was shrouded in black mist year-round, thick with a sinister, gloomy aura.

The entrance to the village was overgrown with all sorts of trees, their branches like bared claws and fangs, resembling a horde of evil beings.

Looking down from above, one could see phantoms drifting between the trees...

Qin family Village was not only home to humans; it was also a favorite haunt of Demons and Monsters.

Firstly, the gloomy aura here was dense, which was convenient for the cultivation of Demons and Monsters.

Secondly, Qin family Village had cooperative relationships with many of these Demons and Monsters.

The two sides had enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for who knows how many years.

Therefore, this place was practically a forbidden land within a forbidden land.

SWOOSH!

A streak of light flashed by.

Chen Xuan, Chu Shanhe, Xiao Qian, and Wuu Biao descended directly from the sky, landing in the area outside the village.

"Please, follow me!"

Wuu Biao couldn't help but say, "The village entrance is guarded by many Demons and Monsters. When they ask questions, try not to speak. I'll handle them!"

"Wait. Let Xiao Qian walk in front."

Chen Xuan smiled.

He believed that Xiao Qian's 'face' carried more weight here than Wuu Biao's.

After all, Xiao Qian was a being from the deep darkness.

"Xiao Qian?"

Wuu Biao's expression shifted, but he nodded. "That works too!"

He had almost forgotten.

What did the Wuuu family count for?

Compared to these beings from the deep darkness, they were nothing more than slaves.

"Let's go, Xiao Qian. Take us inside!"

Chen Xuan chuckled.

"Yes, Master!"

Xiao Qian responded respectfully. The wooden expression on his face was completely gone, and he looked just like a normal person.

He had been brought under complete control by the Unwarranted Heart Fire.

From now on, he was a puppet, with no possibility of resistance.

No one would be able to spot anything unusual about him just by looking.

They would only assume he was someone who had just returned after being gravely injured.

Chen Xuan, Chu Shanhe, and Wuu Biao followed behind Xiao Qian, walking straight ahead.

In the gloomy forest, shadowy figures flickered.

All sorts of Demons and Monsters were entrenched here, devouring the gloomy energy between heaven and earth.

Between the trees were large piles of white bones...

Countless skulls looked grim and bleak, with the occasional will-o'-wisp flickering over them.

Chen Xuan's eyes swept over the Demons and Monsters on both sides, a chill running through him. 'Snake demons, ghosts, zombies, tree demons, tiger demons... they really have everything here.'

As Chen Xuan looked at them, they looked back at him.

However, upon noticing Xiao Qian walking at the very front, these Demons and Monsters didn't dare to approach and question them, each of their faces showing an intangible dread.

This was the effect of status.

Had any other expert come by, they would have dared to step forward and interrogate them.

But faced with a being from the deep darkness, they lacked the courage to do so.

It was as if they felt an innate sense of inferiority and fear.

However, as they continued deeper, a being did block their path.

It was a Tree Spirit.

It was extremely thick—so large that a dozen people couldn't encircle it. Its body was draped in all kinds of pitch-black vines. In an ancient voice, it spoke respectfully, "Greetings, Lord Xiao. Lord Xiao, you've returned?"

"Yes. I survived a brush with death and have returned! Not even Yama Chen could take my life!"

Xiao Qian said, his face cold and grim.

"It is good that you have returned."

The Tree Spirit responded respectfully, then suddenly glanced at Chen Xuan and Chu Shanhe, then back at Wuu Biao. It asked quizzically, "Wuu Biao, what were you doing outside? And who are these two?"

"Senior Tree," Wuu Biao said with a smile, "these two are experts from my Wuuu family. They participated in the group battle earlier but were separated. I went out specifically to find them."

"Nonsense!"

The Tree Spirit's voice was low. "Didn't the village chief say? The ritual is about to be completed. No one is to leave, not even for half a step. Have you forgotten?"

"Rest assured, Senior Tree. The part of the ritual I was in charge of is already done. There definitely won't be any problems..."

Wuu Biao hurriedly explained.

"Enough!"

The Tree Spirit's voice was icy as it stared at Wuu Biao. "You say these two are from your Wuuu family, and that makes it so? Who can prove it? For all I know, they're spies you brought back!"

"That's enough!"

Suddenly, Xiao Qian's expression turned cold. He waved his hand and said, "These two are completely loyal. I can vouch for them. It is entirely thanks to their strength that I was able to escape with my life this time. You dare to throw your weight around in front of me? Get lost! Don't block the path!"