Dodging Quite Fast

Chu Lu sized up the person in front of him.

He was dressed in an elegant, plain moon-white robe, with a black belt inlaid with jade stones around his waist.

His face was square and well-defined, his eyes deep and majestic. Although there were a few faint wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, they did not diminish his charm; instead, they added a touch of weathered allure, a testament to the passage of time.

Dressed like this and seated in this position, Chu Lu surmised he must be the Heavenly Profound Sect Master.

Chu Lu had no intention of wasting words with him and immediately wanted to draw his sword to kill him.

However, at that very moment, facing Chu Lu's murderous intent, the Heavenly Profound Sect Master actually chuckled.

Chu Lu froze.

As he had fought his way here, the expressions he had seen after drawing his sword were invariably ones of shock and fear. This was the first time he had ever seen someone smile.

The next moment, he felt a powerful surge of magic power erupt, engulfing the entire Golden Summit Peak.

Immediately, an immense pressure descended upon him, as if an invisible boulder were crushing him.

Chu Lu frowned, thinking, A formation?

At this point, the smile on the Heavenly Profound Sect Master's face widened, and he finally burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha!"

The arrogant laughter echoed through the palace.

"Luo Qingdie, you lost!" The Heavenly Profound Sect Master suddenly stood up, shouting as if he had been suppressing it for a long time, "I sacrificed over a thousand disciples and dozens of elders of my sect just so you wouldn't be suspicious, so you'd truly believe my sect was helpless and step into this place unprepared, falling into the Immortal Trapping Absolute Domain formation! Once this formation is activated, a golden light will envelop the entire Golden Summit Peak. Those inside the formation can only enter, not exit. Even someone in the Mahayana Stage would find it difficult to escape immediately. Now, you are a turtle in a jar!"

Chu Lu was stunned upon hearing this, thinking, Then what's the point of this formation? If it's completely inescapable, then I'd be trapped here to die. But if it can only trap for a while, what's the meaning of that? And he's here too, isn't that suicidal?

The Heavenly Profound Sect Master smiled slightly and said, "Are you thinking right now that since it can only trap for a short while, what's the point of this formation? And that I've trapped myself here too, isn't that suicidal?"

"Indeed," Chu Lu nodded.

"Heh heh." The Heavenly Profound Sect Master shook his head and said, "Ignorant and arrogant. You think that just because you've reached the Mahayana Stage, you're invincible and can look down on everyone. Little do you know, there are countless Gouketsu in this world, and what are you in comparison! Although I am at the peak of the Tribulation Stage, a step below you, killing you is as easy as flipping my hand!"

"Is that so?" Chu Lu became a little curious. "I've killed over a dozen Tribulation Stage cultivators on my way here, and not a single one could withstand my sword. What's the difference between you and them?"

"The difference is right here!" The Heavenly Profound Sect Master immediately took out the Demon Slaying Mirror from his storage ring with great solemnity.

It was an ancient, unadorned black mirror forged from ancient black gold, its entire surface shimmering with a mysterious, dark light. The edges of the mirror were sharp as blades, faintly emitting wisps of cold radiance. The mirror's surface was like a bottomless cold pool, icy and clear, yet it seemed capable of swallowing all light.

"This mirror is called the Demon Slaying Mirror, the most powerful magic treasure left by our sect's Old Ancestor," the Heavenly Profound Sect Master said, looking at the Demon Slaying Mirror with eyes full of fanaticism and adoration. "It specializes in killing demons, heretics, and those who commit all sorts of evil deeds. As long as you feel even a shred of guilt or remorse for your actions, you will be utterly annihilated before it, even if you are in the Mahayana Stage!"

"Luo Qingdie!" The Heavenly Profound Sect Master pointed at Chu Lu and said, "How many innocent people have you killed on your journey? Do you dare say you feel no guilt?"

Chu Lu's expression was subtle.

Actually, I really don't.

However, the Heavenly Profound Sect Master misinterpreted Chu Lu's expression, thinking he was scared, and became even more arrogant.

"Finally scared?" The Heavenly Profound Sect Master raised an eyebrow. "But it's alright. As a righteous path cultivator, I am by no means one who enjoys slaughtering the innocent. Although countless Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect disciples have died by your hand, I am still willing to give you a chance to atone."

He continued, "As long as you willingly sign a slave contract with me and fight for me and our sect in all directions, I will spare your life."

Chu Lu smiled. "So that's how it is. So you had this idea in mind. I was still wondering why you were rambling on and on, explaining your plan, and delaying the attack."

He then added, "That makes sense. So many people died today. If you don't find a way to replenish your fighting strength quickly, decline is inevitable. No wonder you want to capture me as a slave."

"Precisely," the Heavenly Profound Sect Master did not argue, but instead said righteously, "I have eliminated a scourge like you for the righteous path of the world, and paid such a heavy price. It is only right that I should receive some reward. Moreover, you don't need to worry. We are, after all, a righteous sect, and we act with integrity. We will never humiliate you excessively just because of the slave contract! I am even willing to become your dao companion, let you bear children, and provide cover for you, so that outsiders will not know the truth!"

As he said this, the Heavenly Profound Sect Master put on an act as if he were making a great sacrifice.

Chu Lu was stunned.

Holy crap, Chu Lu thought to Luo Qingdie. This guy not only wants you to fight his enemies during the day, but also wants you to sleep with his second brother at night. Are all the sect leaders of your so-called 'righteous' sects like this?

Luo Qingdie: "..."

"How about it? My great sacrifice is enough to prove my sincerity," the Heavenly Profound Sect Master's eyes flashed with greed. "Do you agree?"

Chu Lu shook his head. "Sorry, not interested."

A look of anger flashed across the Heavenly Profound Sect Master's face. "Utterly foolish! Even now, you haven't recognized the situation! If that's the case, then die!"

The Heavenly Profound Sect Master no longer hesitated. He raised the Demon Slaying Mirror, infused it with magic power, and was about to activate it.

Suddenly, a chill swept towards him. His heart alarm blared, and he instinctively stopped his attack and dodged to the left.

The next moment, his right arm flew through the air.

The Heavenly Profound Sect Master's face changed drastically. He tilted his head slightly, looking at his empty right shoulder with a look of shock and disbelief.

"Oh?" Chu Lu was also a little surprised. "The peak Tribulation Stage is indeed quite strong; you actually dodged it."

"You, you, how dare you!" The Heavenly Profound Sect Master was first furious, but then a cold smile appeared on his face. "Heh! Do you think a sneak attack can stop me from using the Demon Slaying Mirror? Naive!"

Chu Lu: "Huh? No, I just wanted to kill you normally."

But the Heavenly Profound Sect Master thought Chu Lu was just being stubborn and sneered, "Did you think I hadn't considered this possibility! Esteemed Elders, please lend me your strength!"

The next moment, dozens of cultivators with immortal-like bearing rushed out like a tidal wave, filling Chu Lu's vision.

These cultivators were powerful, with the weakest being at the peak Nascent Soul Stage.

Chu Lu was even more astonished.

How many people does this sect even have?