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「Meanwhile.」

"Huh, my Big Formation seems to have been tampered with..."

In Heavenly Fragrance Valley, the Flower God suddenly frowned.

"What's wrong?" Shen Yuanzi asked.

"It seems... a senior... has entered the Big Formation with their Divine Thought..." the Flower God spoke softly. "I don't know what this means..."

After speaking, she suddenly addressed the void, "Which senior might you be? Could you possibly show yourself?"

In the void, a Ghost Shadow flickered, and a low voice responded, "Don't worry, I won't disrupt the affairs of your Heavenly Fragrance Valley. It's just that a disciple of mine has entered your array..."

Upon hearing this, the Flower God and Shen Yuanzi exchanged glances.

A powerhouse of such caliber was no simple character. They couldn't even detect the slightest aura. This voice seemed to travel from an immense distance, a testament to a Divine Thought capable of exerting control over such a vast range. Such a Primordial Spirit! Perhaps not even those at the Crossing Tribulation stage could manage this.

Even...

Both of them gasped.

A disciple of an Ascension Realm senior?

Coming to our humble Heavenly Fragrance Valley? If they wanted something, I would give it directly... the Flower God thought. Why bother entering the array to participate in the trial?

To gain the favor of an Ascension Realm senior was an extravagant hope in the Nine Provinces. Forget Divinity Transformation cultivators; even Crossing Tribulation experts would desperately seek such an opportunity. Of course, powerhouses at the Ascension Realm level generally didn't grant favors lightly, as such actions involved karma.

The two of them didn't dare to speak.

"Incidentally, there's a despicable man in there..." the voice continued faintly. "If I were to slaughter him, it shouldn't inconvenience you two, right?"

"This..." The Flower God hesitated. The Flower Heart Soul Devouring Array was inherently dangerous. Normally, if someone encountered danger or was eliminated, they would be transported out here, or they could tear the Talisman she provided to return. Unless someone stubbornly resisted and refused to leave, then no one else could be blamed...

Hearing this powerful being's intent, does she have an enemy inside? the Flower God mused. What virtue have I displayed to have such a high-level powerhouse come to my Flower Heart Soul Devouring Array, apparently to hunt down someone who is hiding from an Ascension Realm expert's pursuit?

"It won't be an inconvenience..." the Flower God could only say. "If someone stubbornly resists to the point of perishing, then no one else can be blamed..."

Shen Yuanzi felt something was odd but couldn't quite place it.

"Very well," the voice replied.

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The moment he stepped in, Wang Mu felt a powerful energy surge toward him from all directions.

Don't mess with me; I've never abandoned anyone! I've never been fickle in my life! I haven't even touched a woman! Wang Mu mentally fortified himself.

Quickly, the energy flowed into his body, instantly causing his Divine Sense to skyrocket and his Spiritual Power to surge. Six of the ten Spiritual Power vortexes within him were instantly filled.

Wow, this must be the Big Formation's buff! Wang Mu was first surprised, then elated.

In this final trial, the more fickle-hearted a Cultivator, the more negative statuses they would receive and the more pressure they would endure. Yet, he had received such a potent infusion of energy and positive buffs, causing his Divine Sense to soar. He had even been temporarily boosted from the Early-stage Foundation Establishment to the Mid Stage.

This could only mean one thing.

It seems this Big Formation considers me a devoted and faithful Cultivator... Wang Mu nodded to himself.

The Big Formation's affirmation, its seal of approval for this final challenge, doubled Wang Mu's confidence!

However, barely three seconds passed before the newly infused energy was snatched away, draining from his body in an instant. The surging Divine Sense felt as if it were being stripped from him, vanishing completely. A terrifying pressure descended, feeling as if it would crush his Divine Sense.

? Wang Mu was bewildered. What's going on?

Wang Mu was startled. This Big Formation has malfunctioned! It went back on its word, didn't it? How can it do that?

The next second, an alluring silhouette materialized before him.

Wang Mu was shocked.

Mu Lanxue? An Illusion?

This Big Formation has a problem! Wang Mu frowned slightly, observing the figure before him. Mu Lanxue definitely couldn't be here. That meant this was an Illusion formed from his own mind. Could it be that the Big Formation's trial had reversed itself? That the Big Formation now considered him a fickle Cultivator...

Impossible! It's fake, definitely fake! Wang Mu vehemently denied it, watching the figure approach step by step, a palpable killing intent emanating from it.

"Merely an Illusion! You can't fool me!" Wang Mu bellowed. Having experienced the trial of the Heart Demon, Wang Mu was now immune to such things.

The figure paused. Its eyes narrowed, and with a wave of its hand, the Red Rhombus coiling around its body shot towards Wang Mu.

Wang Mu's heart went cold as he felt an extremely powerful oppressive force. His Flying Sword, which he had just sent out, was instantly struck down. With a BANG, it fell in mid-air.

Wang Mu was speechless. The Illusion created by this Big Formation is incredibly strong!

Wang Mu took a deep breath and unhesitatingly unleashed his current strongest sword technique: the First Form of Love Nine Swords.

The Flying Sword soared, shimmering with dazzling divine light. Carrying immense power, it split into two in mid-air, manifesting as two majestic figures, like intertwined lovers. They merged their swords and struck, unleashing an incandescently brilliant light. This was the form Wang Mu had practiced the longest, bringing it to the stage of Fulfillment. While the final form of Love Nine Swords was the most powerful and the First Form the weakest, the First Form was indeed the foundation of Love Nine Swords. Thus, even its weakest form was extraordinary.

The alluring figure was momentarily stunned upon seeing this sword strike, and her expression grew even graver. It seemed she hadn't anticipated this particular attack, nor its considerable power.

Then, she waved her hand lightly. The Red Rhombus instantly enveloped the sword light. Like a raging fire doused by a torrent of water, the sword light vanished without a trace.

Is the Illusion manifested by the Big Formation this strong? If one is this powerful, what if more appear? Wouldn't I be completely done for? Wang Mu inwardly sensed grave danger. This was just one Mu Lanxue; if several more Illusions appeared together, his only option would be to flee. Moreover, he was still afflicted by negative statuses...

Ugh, this Big Formation has no honor; it even went back on its word... This is unbelievable, he fumed silently.

Thinking this, Wang Mu decided it was best to leave first.

I've obtained a Heart Imprint Divine Lotus. Later, I just need to find someone with the Heartbreak Flower and trade with them... Wang Mu pondered.

If you can't beat them, run. The Illusion before him was too strong. Perhaps it's also because Mu Lanxue and the others are too powerful in reality, so their Illusions are this strong. It's completely unreasonable.

Even if he unleashed his full strength, Wang Mu felt he probably couldn't win. And even if he did, what about the next Illusion...

Time to go...

Without hesitation, Wang Mu took out the Talisman given to him by the Flower God, deciding to leave this place immediately.

With that said, he closed his eyes and tore the Talisman.

However...

After a moment, he opened his eyes. The Illusion was still standing before him.

Wang Mu was stunned. Something's wrong. Why am I still inside the Big Formation?

A gust of grey mist blew through the surrounding fog.

Wang Mu was speechless. What is going on?

Cold sweat poured down his back. Has this Big Formation malfunctioned?

"You despicable man, prepare to die," the Illusion huffed coldly.

Hearing that voice, Wang Mu's heart skipped a beat. Really? Could it be that this isn't an Illusion? Then how could Mu Lanxue be here? No, wasn't that incident already over? We turned a new page! What does she mean by this now? She wants to kill me again? And she came all the way here to do it? Wang Mu's heart turned cold.

The actions of Mu Hongyuan, the Witch-like elder sister figure from the game, were something Wang Mu couldn't quite fathom in reality.

Just then, a voice called out from the distance:

"Brother Wang, don't be afraid! I'm here to help you!"

As the voice faded, a figure flickered into view from afar, positioning itself in front of Wang Mu...

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