Bian She Star, Tian Gong Camp.
Early in the morning, everyone gathered on the hillside of the eastern camp as usual, waiting for the Five Cloud Scarf to deliver demon beast carcasses.
But shortly after they arrived, several streaks of escaping light rose from the mountaintop behind them and flew swiftly into the distance.
Before anyone could react, another streak of escaping light flew into the air above the camp, revealing a Black-robed Middle-aged Man.
Holding up a palm-sized bronze token, he shouted, "All Dao Soldiers are to return to your respective camps immediately. None may leave without an edict. Violators will suffer the punishment of the Five Thunder Strike!"
As his words fell, an indistinct force descended upon everyone.
Chen Mu, hidden among the crowd, changed expression, and his heart sank.
"They actually used the Dao Soldier Contract to restrain us... Something major must have happened!"
He immediately thought of the Plague Immortal Banner that had appeared for no reason last night. That thing was Magic Artifact of Lü Yue, Lu Shenjun.
Issuing an order to seal off the camp first thing in the morning—Qianji Sect was very likely conducting a massive search for the Plague Immortal Banner!
"Should I... just run?"
Chen Mu felt uneasy.
He glanced at the Qianji Sect Elder hovering in midair, glaring at the crowd like a tiger watching its prey.
Chen Mu lowered his eyelids, took a deep breath, and silently returned to camp with the others.
Don't panic. Don't rush.
Even if he had to run, he needed to wait until deep in the night, when no one was paying attention. For now, it was best to keep himself hidden.
Inside the Snail Shell.
Chen Mu lay in the Rocking Chair by the door, his mind sinking into the Shadow Pupil