Swoosh!

At this moment, a graceful figure was darting swiftly through the dark passageway.

The figure was none other than Celestial Pearl Dynasty's top genius, Lin Man.

"I've already escaped this far, there shouldn't be any problem now!" Lin Man suddenly halted, panting heavily, her chest heaving up and down.

Ever since she fled from that great hall, she's been dashing through the passageway without stopping for rest.

She was truly terrified of being caught by that bizarre power.

If it caught up to her, she would definitely be dead.

Fortunately, it seemed that the bizarre power wasn't chasing after her.

"Ye Chen, that useless idiot, has probably been killed by that bizarre force by now. Hmph! Even if he has the ability to kill Xiahou Lei, so what? In front of that bizarre power, he stood no chance at all," Lin Man said coldly, with a schadenfreude expression.

She always felt that Ye Chen, that useless fool, caused the death of their Celestial Pearl Dynasty cultivators.

If Ye Chen hadn't accidentally opened the Carefree Wanderer's mansion, no one would have been killed by that grotesque power.

Therefore, Ye Chen, the scourge, truly deserved to die.

"It's Wang Yang and the others, great." At that moment, Lin Man's expression turned joyful.

She found that a large group of young cultivators appeared in the passageway ahead, and among them was Wang Yang, ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List.

"Senior Wang Yang, what's going on? Wasn't there a wall in front? How did it suddenly disappear?" At this moment, a talented cultivator from Cyan Wood Academy beside Wang Yang exclaimed in surprise.

A huge wall had originally blocked their path ahead.

It was because of this wall that they had been trapped in this place, unable to find a way out.

But now, the wall mysteriously vanished, replaced by a spacious passageway.

This was truly difficult to comprehend.

"An illusion, it's an illusion, we were trapped in an illusion all along, is that why we couldn't leave this palace?" Wang Yang suddenly realized.

Despite being ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List, he was clueless when it came to illusions.

So, for the past few days, he had been trapped in this place.

It was only at this moment that he realized he had fallen into an illusion.

"Aren't illusions only set up by Divine Soul Masters with extremely high Divine Soul realms? Who has set up an illusion here?"

"Could it be that terrifying being that's been slaughtering everywhere?" The young cultivators around Wang Yang gasped in horror, their eyes filled with deep fear.

In recent days, dozens of young cultivators entering this palace had already been killed by that terrifying presence.

Even two warriors ranked in the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List couldn't escape doom.

So, the thought of being targeted by that terrifying presence made everyone shiver with fear.

"It's very possible. It seems he wants to trap us all here and kill us one by one." Wang Yang's expression turned extremely grim, looking as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

According to his speculation, the hidden terrifying presence likely had power on par with an Immortal.

Otherwise, he couldn't have easily killed the two top ten warriors on the Hidden Dragon List.

Even Wang Yang had no confidence to withstand him.

So, if he was targeted by that terrifying presence, the outcome would likely be grim.

Whoosh.

At this moment, a graceful figure suddenly flew towards Wang Yang's group at extreme speed.

The figure was none other than Lin Man.

"Huh? Isn't that the top prodigy of Celestial Pearl Academy, Lin Man? How did she come from that passageway?" A young cultivator instantly recognized Lin Man, exclaiming in shock.

Even Wang Yang fixed his gaze on Lin Man, not daring to let down his guard for a moment.

What if Lin Man had led that terrifying presence here?

"Stop right there!"

"Tell us, where did you come from?" Several young cultivators beside Wang Yang sternly shouted at Lin Man.

"Wang Yang, Xiahou Lei is dead." Lin Man quickly stopped and said to Wang Yang.

"What? My cousin is dead? Tell me, what exactly happened?" Wang Yang's body shuddered violently, his face turning extremely ugly as he couldn't believe his ears.

You should know, Xiahou Lei's strength ranked him fifth on the Hidden Dragon List, and even compared to Wang Yang, he wasn't far off.

In this mansion, there weren't many who could kill him.

Could it be that terrifying presence who did it?

"It was Ye Chen, he killed Xiahou Lei. I was there when it happened," Lin Man said with a serious expression.

"Impossible! With that useless person, not to mention killing Brother Xiahou, he doesn't even qualify to carry Brother Xiahou's shoes. Have you been scared senseless by that terrifying presence?" A student from Red Flame Academy couldn't help but sneer, looking at Lin Man as if she were an idiot.

"Lin Man, you wretch, if you dare spout nonsense again, don't blame us for being rude."

"A mere useless person who can't even awaken his bloodline, how could he possibly kill Xiahou Lei? Even if he possesses a Secret Treasure, it's absolutely impossible for him to have such strength!" The young cultivators beside Wang Yang also sneered, refusing to believe Lin Man's words.

Yes!

Ye Chen, after using the Secret Treasure, did become quite powerful, able to even kill Tang Lin, who is ranked 27th on the Hidden Dragon List.

However, Xiahou Lei's strength is simply not comparable to the likes of Tang Lin.

You must know, he is someone who has awakened an Earth Level bloodline, with terrifying strength, capable of crushing Tang Lin with ease.

So, for someone like Ye Chen, trying to kill Xiahou Lei is simply daydreaming.

"Lin Man! Do you know how severe the consequences are for lying in front of me? Don't think just because you're a woman that I won't kill you." At this moment, a terrifying cold light suddenly shot from Wang Yang's eyes as he coldly addressed Lin Man.

"Damn it! How can this be, I've told the truth, why does no one believe me?" Lin Man's petite body trembled violently, her face looking even paler than a corpse.

She originally wanted to tell everyone that Ye Chen had received the inheritance of the Carefree Wanderer, and Xiahou Lei was killed by Ye Chen because he was competing with him for it.

But when she saw the terrifying murderous intent shooting from Wang Yang's eyes, she shivered uncontrollably, forcing her words back down her throat.

Because she was really afraid that Wang Yang would kill her on the spot.

"Wretch? Quickly, tell us how Brother Xiahou actually died? And how do you know about it?"

"Hmph! If we find out you're making a fool of us, you won't leave here alive today." The young cultivators beside Wang Yang, with terrifying killing intent surging from their bodies, sternly questioned Lin Man.

"It was that mysterious power, it's what killed Xiahou Lei, his body is still in that hall. If you don't believe me, I can take you to see it." Lin Man sighed helplessly.

She realized that no one would believe Xiahou Lei was killed by Ye Chen.

If she continued telling the truth, not only would no one believe her, but it might also cost her life.

So she had to fabricate this lie.

"It really was that mysterious power!"

"Alas! Brother Xiahou was truly unlucky, being targeted by that mysterious power, such a tragic loss!" The surrounding young cultivators sighed in admiration.

This time, they actually believed Lin Man's words.

Because in this lair, only that mysterious power could have possibly killed Xiahou Lei.

As for anyone else, it would be very difficult.

Perhaps, Huang Yanran, who is ranked second on the Hidden Dragon List, might have the strength to kill Xiahou Lei.

However, she has no grievances or animosity with Xiahou Lei, so there's no reason for her to do such a thing.

"If that's the case, that mysterious power is not far from here. We should hurry up and leave." At this moment, a sweet voice, as melodious as a silver bell, suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.

Buzz.

Immediately after, a girl dressed in a yellow dress came out from another passage, her expression solemn.

This girl was none other than Huang Yanran.

Beside her stood another girl, dressed in purple, looking extraordinarily beautiful, like a fairy stepping out of a painting.

However, her brows were filled with a proud expression, like an unreachable Divine Lady, giving people a sense of unattainable distance.

This purple-clad girl was Ye Lin'Er.

"Fairy Lin'Er, Fairy Yanran, you finally appeared." Wang Yang's face lit up with joy.

Ever since that mysterious power appeared three days ago, many young cultivators were separated.

Both Ye Lin'Er and Huang Yanran also vanished without a trace.

Wang Yang even thought they might have met with some mishap.

He never expected them to be safe and sound.

"The Illusion Realm in this palace suddenly disappeared for some unknown reason, which is a great opportunity for us to leave. As for the Carefree Wanderer's inheritance, it doesn't matter even if we don't get it. Surviving is the most important thing." Ye Lin'Er said calmly.

"What? The illusion realm here has vanished?"

"That's great, we can leave now." The surrounding young cultivators couldn't help but cheer in celebration.

"Alas! My cousin's body can only be left here. That mysterious power is something we can't contend with." Wang Yang sighed helplessly.

He wanted very much to take Xiahou Lei's body back for a proper burial.

But just thinking about that mysterious power possibly lurking nearby sends shivers down his spine.

"Lin Man, why did you say Xiahou Lei was killed by Ye Chen just now? Could it be that Ye Chen is also in this palace?" At this moment, Ye Lin'Er's gaze suddenly fell on Lin Man, and she spoke coldly.

"Ha! With the kind of strength that worthless Ye Chen has, it's absolutely impossible for him to pose any threat to Xiahou Lei. She must have been scared senseless by that mysterious power, that's why she uttered such nonsense." Huang Yanran on the side couldn't help but sneer, her expression full of disdain.

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