Chapter 794 - 737: Clash of Auras

Han Yu isn’t stupid, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Usually, when it comes to asking Su Xiaoxiao for a hundred or so stones, he acts like it’s going to kill him.

This time Mu Zili is going all out, it can’t be just to have him go along with him.

"You’re not stupid!"

Mu Zili indeed did not deny it, instead nodded with a grin.

Han Yu was not surprised, just looked at him seriously, thinking about what kind of trouble he was getting into this time.

Sure enough, Mu Zili began to speak slowly, and as soon as he began, Han Yu knew how troublesome those four hundred stones would be.

Last time he made him change his tune, and this time it’s even more outrageous.

Mu Zili opened his mouth slowly, "My foolish junior brother did something deadly."

Hearing the word ’deadly’ from this guy’s mouth must mean it’s extremely tricky, or something even Mu Zili himself can’t handle.

Han Yu suddenly had an impulse to return the stones.

"Too late!"

The Artifact Spirit smiled bitterly, waving its empty hands in the Sea of Consciousness.

It had just wanted to warn Han Yu, but Ping didn’t need to be fed this time; as soon as the stones came in, they were all absorbed.

Not a single chance left.

The Artifact Spirit was planning to negotiate with Ping before giving the stones, at least to talk about some negotiation or something.

Further strengthening the Sea of Consciousness would sooner or later lead to Han Yu’s demise.

But as soon as the stones entered the Sea of Consciousness, they were all consumed, cleaning things out completely, not even fearing overconsumption.

"What to do now?"

Han Yu was stunned, the stones were all gone, how to return them!

The Artifact Spirit wasn’t worried about that but looked miserable, "Does it matter? Now the trouble is what tricks Ping will play."

While Han Yu was troubled, Mu Zili continued to speak with a smile.

"Things I give out, I never take back."

"You’ve accepted my stuff, so you must help me."

Crap!

If even you think it’s a deadly task, how can I help?

"Can’t it be something like changing a tune like last time?"

Han Yu chuckled bitterly.

Mu Zili offered a mysterious smile, suddenly patting Han Yu on the shoulder, "Relax, it’s easier than last time. You don’t need to change your tune; just keep your mouth and eyes in check."

Really that simple?

Han Yu couldn’t believe it, especially when Mu Zili had gone to such great lengths.

"Could it be some big secret?"

He asked hesitantly.

"Pretty much correct."

Mu Zili did not deny it; indeed, it’s quite a secret.

Su Xiaoxiao used her position to secretly let a cultivator into Central Continent, withholding reports.

The senior sister as a loose cultivator from a small world sneaked into Central Continent, violating the rules.

These are extremely deadly deeds, and even the elders might get dragged in.

As for himself...

Mu Zili felt a headache, likely wouldn’t fare well, and probably bears greater responsibility.

"You wouldn’t kill me to keep things quiet afterward, would you?"

Han Yu suddenly asked.

Counting once, and now this time, Mu Zili had covered for Su Xiaoxiao twice already.

If it’s truly deadly, might Mu Zili act against him?

Mu Zili’s mouth twitched, his look complicated.

"Thought about it."

Just one sentence, making Han Yu feel like facing a great enemy, hairs standing up.

If Mu Zili decided to move, even with Dharma Aspect utilized, he’d still face death!

Yet, soon Mu Zili’s next sentence came out.

"But can’t."

Can’t what?

Can’t what?

Han Yu was utterly puzzled, perhaps due to his identity?

Indeed due to his identity, Han Yu is now a watched figure by the Celestial Dao Sect.

Mu Zili saying he had no such idea at all would be lying, but he couldn’t act.

Too high a risk.

Han Yu could die, but definitely not in his hands.

Though unclear on Qionghua Hall’s intentions, Han Yu certainly plays a role.

Thus, Mu Zili could only advance using means Han Yu could accept.

Luckily, the guy’s reputation was decent, taking the Inquiry Stone seriously.

Su Xiaoxiao could use fifty stones to take him along, risking life, whereas a hundred could make him change tune.

With this tune, apparently no need for risky silencing; he just needed to erase all traces on that side, leaving no loose ends, and all would be fine.

Thinking of this, Mu Zili smiled slightly, "Relax, I won’t kill you, but rather protect you."

Han Yu was doubtful, never daring to trust such a person.

Especially someone like Mu Zili, too calm and indifferent, as if nothing mattered.

This type of cultivator is the scariest.

Mu Zili suddenly grinned, seemingly sensing Han Yu’s discontent, and spoke abruptly, "Are you cursing me in your heart?"

"No, I was thinking why you take care of your junior brother so much."

Han Yu randomly found an excuse to change the topic, dared not provoke this type.

Mu Zili was silent, responding faintly after a moment, "You did say he’s my junior brother."

Tsk! Such a person actually has brotherly feelings.

"The second time."

Mu Zili reminded abruptly.

"This is the second time you’ve cursed me in your heart."

Han Yu instinctively covered his mouth in a hurry, damn! He had accidentally grumbled inwardly again.

This time he dared not have any more thoughts and quietly let Mu Zili take him along.

But gradually, he really couldn’t hold back.

The direction seemed way off; he initially thought they were heading to the Endless Sea Domain, but after flying a hundred miles into the ocean, they were heading straight north.

"Senior, where are you taking me?"

Ultimately, Han Yu braced himself to ask.

"Overseas!"

Mu Zili responded in a nonchalant manner.

Overseas?

Han Yu was taken aback; this place had almost faded from his memory.

His impressions of it all came from worldly rumors, either that book of Overseas Divine Skill or that damn "Priceless."

Why would the Celestial Dao Sect be interested in that place?

That ghostly place was adrift beyond the Central Continent, seemingly with customs and culture vastly different from those of Central Continent.

"May I ask what we’re going there to do?"

Han Yu was incredibly curious, wondering what could be worth someone like Mu Zili visiting in person.

However, Mu Zili seemed uninterested in enlightening him, pressing out two words before falling silent.

"No way!"

...

At this moment in the Western Territory, the sky grew dark, and moments later, dense clouds rolled in, spreading an oppressive atmosphere.

Shi Xiu and his group stood solemnly below, surrounded by kneeling cultivators, seemingly waiting quietly for something.

Soon, a shadow slowly gathered in the sky, unfurling like a scroll.

Inside was a vast hall, and a figure lazy on the throne, who slowly lifted his head to reveal a face as cold as if carved from stone.

At this moment, a phantom of a grindstone appeared in the sky, the figure immediately stood up as if walking out of the grindstone.

In an instant, thunder and lightning burst from the clouds, seemingly to prevent the figure’s descent. The figure snorted coldly and immediately turned into a black mist, quickly breaking free from the grindstone and rapidly landing on the ground.

The shadow quickly solidified, and upon closer look, a figure in a black robe appeared before Shi Xiu’s group.

That weathered face was covered with frost, and the first sentence sent shivers through everyone present.

"You are too useless, needing me to come down."

Although they were all Hall Masters of the Ten Great Dao Palaces, Shi Xiu’s group didn’t dare show any temper, just like how the lowest-ranked Soul-turning Hall was weaker than them.

Yama Hall had a strict hierarchy, and the Prison Suppressing Hall always ranked above them, whether in power or status.

More importantly, Lian Buyu’s methods were too daunting, and no one dared provoke him.

Even Shi Xiu’s group only dared to quietly explain the clash with the Celestial Dao Sect.

It wasn’t because they were incompetent but because their methods were too effectively countered.

Lian Buyu glanced at them, his gaze slightly intense.

"Are you saying the Celestial Dao Sect found methods to counter us?"

This was no small matter. If true, then the Celestial Dao Sect must have been secretly preparing for years.

Shi Xiu softly explained, "It might not be, but it was indeed able to impede the Holy Sect’s Dharma Aspect."

If it weren’t for their Dharma Aspect and external affairs being too tightly hampered, they wouldn’t have been beaten so miserably.

Lian Buyu pondered, his eyes gazing into the distance, looking southward.

At the same time, Chang Gen was also gazing west.

"He’s coming!"

Chang Gen spoke in a muffled voice.

"Which one is coming?"

Smiling, Mila asked, the silver serpent encircling his head flicking its tongue continuously.

"The Hall Master of the Prison Suppressing Hall!"

Chang Gen narrowed his eyes, and behind him, his Dharma Aspect appeared. Once the two merged, he suddenly launched a tremendous aura, which quickly tore through the sky.

In a southwestern convergence point, another aura rapidly approached.

In their clash, a five-mile area was instantly flattened, and that was just a contest of their auras!

"Very strong!"

Chang Gen frowned, surprised by Lian Buyu’s formidable strength. Even with his merged Dharma Aspect, the aura could match his own.

"What if it comes to a fight?"

Mila asked with a smile.

A fight?

"Naturally, only a real fight would reveal the outcome."

Chang Gen couldn’t be sure, after all, a confrontation among such powerful individuals wasn’t just about aura. Techniques, Dharma Aspect, and adaptability were all key.

If this Hall Master also merges external forces with his Dharma Aspect, the battle would be easier.

If he relies on his own Dao, it would be troublesome.

"No matter, no matter! Only a Hall Master like this is worth engaging."

Mila continued to speak with a smile.

At this moment, Lian Buyu also withdrew his gaze, shaking his head, and spoke to Shi Xiu, "You indeed lost without grievance."

The initial encounter alone showed the opponent’s aura wasn’t inferior to his own.

Therefore, Shi Xiu being defeated while hindered wouldn’t be unjustified.

"But the aura isn’t necessarily accurate!"

Lian Buyu’s eyes were cold as he revealed a sinister smile.

"And one more thing!"

Shi Xiu frowned and spoke, indicating that Han Yu’s suspected identity as part of the Celestial Dao Sect’s scheme had never been verified, and thus wasn’t reported.

Now that Lian Buyu was personally present, it was just the time to mention it.

Whether it was Han Yu’s methods or the various oddities, they were particularly suspicious.

"Any confirmation?"

Lian Buyu listened, pondering, and finally furrowed his brows to ask.

Shi Xiu’s group shook their heads. It was because they couldn’t confirm it that they dared not report it arbitrarily.

"However, the Celestial Dao Sect seems to value this pawn quite a bit."