"Brother Zhao, are you ready? If so, let's set out."

Not long after, Cui Lin arrived and inquired about Zhao Jingyan's preparations.

This man was extremely excited, having not participated in the gatherings hosted by Perfected Gu Ya for many days, and was very much looking forward to it.

Xiao Mu mimicked Zhao Jingyan's tone and demeanor as he spoke, "I'm fully prepared and can depart at any time. How about you, Brother Cui?"

"I've been ready for a while. Since that's the case, Brother Zhao, let's go."

Cui Lin's face was full of the joys of spring, eager for the gathering.

"After you, Brother Cui!"

"After you, Brother Zhao!"

Cui Lin had no suspicion towards Xiao Mu, who was disguised as Zhao Jingyan, and courteously set off with him towards the site of the gathering.

"Brother Zhao, this time the Perfected's gathering is at Lion Cliff to the east of the village."

It was only after using the Escape Art to travel for a bit that Cui Lin revealed the exact location of the gathering to Xiao Mu.

What tight lips, it's unclear whether this person knows Perfected Gu Ya's true identity. If he does, it means he has sided with the Heavenly Court and betrayed the Human world.

Take this opportunity to investigate; if he is merely deceived, then it is forgivable. However, if there is betrayal, he must be eliminated.

Even if he is just deceived, punishment must be served, not a whit less.

Xiao Mu pondered in his mind while responding nonchalantly, "Thank you for the information, Brother Cui."

He purposefully inquired, "The Perfected is certainly secretive in his actions, changing the location for each gathering."

Cui Lin looked slightly peculiar as he glanced at Xiao Mu, "Does Brother Zhao truly not know, or is he pretending not to know? Given his status, the Perfected cannot allow the Human world Alliance to be aware of his actions."

Hehe!

Xiao Mu sneered inwardly.

So this guy knows of Perfected Gu Ya's identity, or at least is aware of much insider information. You're a dead man; no one can save you now.

Having sentenced Cui Lin to death in his heart, Xiao Mu said no more and continued with him towards the east, to Lion Cliff.

Along the way, Xiao Mu marked his route and conveyed it to his honored companions.

Over an hour later, the two arrived near Lion Cliff.

This was a not-too-tall mountain peak with a huge protruding cliff, shaped like a Lion Head.

Under the cliff, a Great Array flickered in and out of view, with two men standing at the entrance, both of Divine Spirits level.

Xiao Mu casually observed and found that these two men seemed rather ordinary, merely common Yin Gods.

Additionally, a strange Power enveloped them, which blocked Xiao Mu's line of sight, preventing further investigation.

"As expected, all of Perfected Gu Ya's followers are Variant Beings from beyond the skies and Mutated Beings from the Human world; no need for all this secrecy."

Xiao Mu further deduced their identities without venturing closer to avoid detection and startling the prey.

"Zhao Jingyan and Cui Lin have finished crafting the Treasure and have come to join the gathering. Please inspect," Cui Lin stepped forward and spoke.

"Master Craftsman Zhao, Master Craftsman Cui, my apologies."

A man in armor approached, using the All Heavens Mirror to examine them.

This person first inspected Cui Lin; holding the All Heavens Mirror, a beam of grey light emerged, scanning over Cui Lin's body inch by inch.

The entire process was extremely smooth, without any surprises.

"Master Craftsman Zhao, it's your turn, please excuse me!"

The armored man walked over to Xiao Mu, All Heavens Mirror in hand, ready to inspect him.

"Please."

Xiao Mu calmly extended his hands, allowing the armored man to perform the inspection.

"Excuse me!"

Holding the All Heavens Mirror, the man emitted a grey light towards Xiao Mu's body.

But just as the grey light was about to land on Xiao Mu, the man in armor inexplicably gave Xiao Mu a glance.

He's guessed my identity?

Xiao Mu caught the man's look, cleverly picking up on the implications in his gaze.

Perfected Gu Ya and his followers must have guessed that he would impersonate Zhao Jingyan to attend the gathering.

No, that's not right, they probably aren't certain that Zhao Jingyan is being impersonated by me; they just have suspicions.

The Changeable Divine Technique I cultivated is much more powerful than ordinary Changeable Divine Techniques, something the Heavenly Court has known for a long time.

Despite this, Xiao Mu still maintained his composure, having already prepared to turn the tables on them, utterly unafraid of the Heavenly Court's arrangements, calmly extending his hands, "Thank you for your trouble!"

"Excuse me!"

The man in armor seemed not to know what Xiao Mu was considering; holding the All Heavens Mirror, he shot out the grey light, scanning Xiao Mu's body.

This grey light was very special, stimulating the body directly upon entry.

Xiao Mu's flesh and Power were both stimulated, his energy and body momentarily distorted, seemingly about to reveal his true form.

Such powerful light!

Xiao Mu quickly concentrated his mind and utilized the Changeable Divine Technique to strengthen control over his body.

In an instant, the effect of the All Heavens Mirror's light faded from his body.

Xiao Mu immediately felt relieved.

The light from the All Heavens Mirror was strong, perhaps enough to break through ordinary Changeable Divine Techniques, but it was ineffective against his mutated Changeable Divine Technique.

"There's no issue, Master Craftsmen Zhao and Cui, please!"

After the All Heavens Mirror shone over Xiao Mu without finding anything amiss, the armored man allowed Xiao Mu and Cui Lin to pass, gesturing them into the Array.

"Thank you!"

Xiao Mu and Cui Lin expressed their gratitude and entered the Great Array one after the other.

As usual, Cui Lin strode in, but just as Xiao Mu was about to enter the Array, his shadow suddenly extended, flickered, and merged with the shadow of the cliff.

After that, the two of them entered the Great Array.

Upon entering the Array, the scenery immediately changed; this was a mystical place, a twisted space created by special Powers.

Hmm?

Xiao Mu noticed something odd; it was different from the last meeting place.

Choosing the Wilderness last time and a twisted space this time, did they determine that I would come and have especially set an ambush in this twisted space for me?

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