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Du Muyao clenched her silver teeth so hard that her lips nearly bled. After a long while, she looked at the companions behind her and said, "Everyone, I'm sorry. I also want to understand how this entire formation came into being, and everything about it... Are you willing to search for the truth with me...?"
Her words immediately plunged the hundred-plus Spirit Transformation cultivators into confusion. How could they not feel uncomfortable at such a choice—breaking the deadlock, yet choosing the opposite side? In an instant, all the Spirit Transformation cultivators erupted into heated discussion. Naturally, the group of earth-core cultivators who supported her immediately chimed in, "Saintess! We'll advance and retreat together with you!"
When someone voiced agreement, others naturally followed. Soon, several more raised their hands and firmly chose to follow Du Muyao. However, when I saw the profound look in Xia Ruize's eyes and the faint sneer curling at the corner of Zhou Qiping's mouth, a bad feeling welled up inside me.
Then Ruan Li and Deng Lebing exchanged a glance, and a trace of murderous intent surfaced in their eyes. I immediately grew wary. Without hesitation, I flew in front of Du Muyao and shielded her, then said to the two left and right envoys, "What's wrong? Left Envoy Ruan Li, Right Envoy Deng Lebing, what's with those expressions? Why are you hesitating? Are you unwilling?"
If the two envoys joined forces, they would be capable of opposing Du Yuchan. How could I possibly not guard against them? Besides, the Saintess had now chosen our side, causing the danger level to shoot straight to the top. Without protection, she might be dead the very next moment!
The two envoys' hands were already resting on their sword hilts, and their expressions were grim. Ruan Li immediately