Chu Emperor: I Will Indulge You Once

The night was deep, and moonlight streamed down from the sky. Only Xu Bai and Yin Yue were there.

After Ying Yue whispered everything she wanted to say to Xu Bai, she left.

Xu Bai remained motionless, standing there with an uncertain expression, his mind still replaying Ying Yue's words.

"My father said that Eunuch Wei will die soon. He will take advantage of the army's entry into the Barbarian Tribe territory to go to the Great Yue Kingdom and fight the emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom."

"He told me to tell you that you can go to the Star Plucking Tower to find him, but don't tell anyone about this."

"At that time, he will also tell you the secrets of the Three Lives Mountain."

These were the words Ying Yue had told him. After listening to them, Xu Bai didn't know what to feel.

The secret of Three Lives Mountain was important, but he forgot about it after returning due to a series of events. However, the most important thing was that he heard the news that Eunuch Wei was about to die.

"To die..." Xu Bai's lips moved slightly as he repeated the two words. Then, he turned around and returned to his temporary residence.

Inside the room, Ye Zi was making the bed.

Xu Bai didn't have time to say much, only that he might not come back tonight and told her to go to the Heavenly Sound Master's place.

Ye Zi was slightly disappointed, but remembering that her young master had important things to do, she didn't hesitate and nodded slightly in agreement.

Xu Bai left the room, exited the Imperial Palace, and headed directly to the Star Plucking Tower.

Because it was already night, the streets were deserted, and Xu Bai's steps were slightly heavy.

He might not want to get involved in other things, but he really wanted to get involved in this one.

Other people's affairs are different from those of Eunuch Wei. Ever since he entered the Capital City, Eunuch Wei has treated him extremely well.

If this matter is left unresolved and Eunuch Wei is truly allowed to die, then Xu Bai may forever harbor a grudge in his heart.

If we want to intervene, how should we proceed? This is an important question. We can't just go to the emperor's Imperial Study and cause a scene; that would be inappropriate.

The message that Ying Yue just conveyed was from Chief Mu. It seems that Chief Mu must have a plan, otherwise he wouldn't have called me over.

Walking down the dimly lit street, Xu Bai took out the bead given to him by Eunuch Wei from his pocket.

This bead, Extraordinary Rank 9, now feels incredibly heavy in my hand.

"No wonder Eunuch Wei gave me such instructions and even gave me a priceless treasure. It turns out that it was his last words before he died."

Xu Bai was unaware that such a major event would occur, so he didn't pay attention to it, simply assuming that Eunuch Wei was being kind to him by giving him this precious treasure.

After all, who in this world could kill Eunuch Wei? Now that I think about it, everything seems so strange that Xu Bai feels a little sad.

Perhaps Eunuch Wei was willing, after all, he had dedicated his life to the Great Chu Kingdom, but if it could be saved, Xu Bai would definitely step in.

"I hope you can give me a solution."

Standing at the entrance of the Star Plucking Tower, Xu Bai stepped inside and easily ascended the stairs to the ninth floor.

The ninth floor was brightly lit, Chief Mu was sitting in a chair with two cups of tea in front of him.

"Please sit down."

With his strength, he naturally saw Xu Bai coming over. He didn't say much, but simply raised his hand to signal Xu Bai to sit down.

Xu Bai sat down, looking at the steaming tea, and asked without beating around the bush, "How can we save him?"

At this point, beating around the bush is pointless; it's better to be direct.

Chief Mu's eyes, like a vast starry sky, were fixed on Xu Bai's eyes. "Before we talk about this, let's talk about what happened in the Ruins."

"Don't worry, I've shielded the area around us. No one can find us or hear us."

Xu Bai frowned, remaining silent and waiting for Chief Mu to speak next.

"These are all the guesses about the Ruins. I got my hands on them first and examined them carefully." Chief Mu handed over a piece of paper with densely packed small characters on it.

"This is what I've come up with, but it's just someone else's guess, so it might not be accurate. After all, it's just a guess."

Xu Bai took it and began to read it carefully.

The oil lamp on the table flickered slightly, casting shadows on Xu Bai's face, which flashed from time to time.

After half an incense stick's time, Xu Bai put down the paper in his hand and said, "Rootless and without roots, it's just that mad old man's guess. Let's just treat it as a guess."

The text above states that the mad old man believes there is a flaw in the world, which is why resources are depleted.

To solve the problem of resource depletion, one solution is to eliminate all those involved in the industry and make everyone an ordinary person, so that the cycle can continue.

After Xu Bai finished reading it, he felt that it was just the old man's speculation.

Just like now, the Chu Emperor and his allies believe that as long as they unify the world and take over the Ghost Market), the problem of resource depletion will no longer exist.

But nobody knows if it's true.

So it's just speculation. Xu Bai only needs to know the basics. What he wants to know more about now is about Eunuch Wei.

"I know what you're thinking." Chief Mu put down his teacup and sighed. "Saving him will be very difficult."

Xu Bai narrowed his eyes. "When I came here, I thought of a method. I guessed His Majesty's thoughts. As long as we can prevent the Great Yue Kingdom from helping, we won't have to die."

"Send Eunuch Wei to the Border Pass, stand there, and let the Emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom see him and know what Great Yue Kingdom Eunuch Wei wants to do, then he will not send troops."

As the saying goes, "to subdue the enemy without fighting," Xu Bai believed that his method was the best, and it would save Eunuch Wei from having to fight to the death.

"This method is indeed good, but His Majesty must have thought of it, and this conflicts with His Majesty's ideas." Chief Mu shook his head.

"Have you ever considered what His Majesty's true intentions are?"

Xu Bai frowned again, slowly swirling the teacup in his hand, making a jarring sound.

After a long while, he let out a long breath, his gaze becoming unusually complicated.

"To unify the world."

If the Chu Emperor had any unfulfilled wish, it must be this.

"Do you understand?" Chief Mu asked.

Xu Bai nodded. "Your Majesty intends to take over both forces in one fell swoop."

He finally understood. If his guess was correct, then Eunuch Wei was indeed doomed to die on this trip.

Now that the Great Yue Kingdom has fallen apart, attacking the Barbarian Tribe is the best option.

Let's make a very simple assumption.

If this mission is successful and the Barbarian Tribe are defeated, the Great Chu Kingdom will also suffer losses. Will the remaining troops be able to attack the Great Yue Kingdom?

Even though the Great Yue Kingdom was in chaos, could it really be taken over easily? The answer is no.

The reason is simple: the chaos wasn't thorough enough.

How can we truly plunge the country into chaos? It's quite simple: once the emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom dies, true chaos will ensue. Only by launching an attack during this period of turmoil can we have a real chance of success.

First, they eliminated the Dark Shadow Building, causing the Great Yue Kingdom to lose its eyes, thus creating an opportunity for Eunuch Wei.

After killing the emperor, the remaining military genius Bai Zhong and Prime Minister Liu Yue would inevitably split.

That time would be the best opportunity.

Therefore, this is the necessary reason for Eunuch Wei's trip.

If it's just simple intimidation, the Great Yue Kingdom can simply stay put and let the Great Chu Kingdom wipe out the Barbarian Tribe.

But it's simply impossible to wipe out the Great Yue Kingdom in one fell swoop.

That takes time, and time is the most unpredictable time, because no one can say for sure what will happen in the future.

"Hoo..." Xu Bai took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, his face bitter. "So there really is no other way."

If that's really the plan, there's nothing we can do.

But he still had some expectations, because Chief Mu must have a reason for calling him over today.

"Are you willing to take the risk?" Chief Mu suddenly asked. "To take the risk for Eunuch Wei, I mean a risk no less than the one you took when you went to the Great Yue Kingdom."

Xu Bai remained silent.

Chief Mu remained silent, waiting for Xu Bai's reply.

Time passed slowly, though it was still a normal transition, Xu Bai felt it was moving very slowly.

Looking at the flickering flame of the oil lamp in front of him, he raised his head and said, "I'm willing."

He had just thought about it, whether to go or not, it was a very serious question, but after thinking it over, he decided to go.

For no other reason than that Eunuch Wei treated him so well; if he didn't go, well...

Putting everything else aside, he himself looks down on himself.

In this life, one must have principles. If others treat you well enough, but you treat them coldly, wouldn't you be worse than a pig or a dog?

"Excellent!" Chief Mu praised, "As expected of someone admired by Eunuch Wei, this spirit truly lives up to Eunuch Wei's help to you."

"What should I do?" Xu Bai asked.

Now that we've agreed, let's see how to handle the follow-up.

Chief Mu said, "First of all, we must understand one thing: no one in this world can save Eunuch Wei. Eunuch Wei is indeed doomed to die on this trip."

"But if we can find someone to go in place of Eunuch Wei, then... we can bring him back to life."

Replacing Eunuch Wei? Xu Bai was slightly taken aback.

He pondered Chief Mu's words carefully, then shook his head.

"In this world, Entering Sainthood Expert whose strength is roughly equal. If they were to fight to the death, they could all perish together. However, they belong to three different kingdoms, so it's impossible to send someone else."

Chief Mu nodded and said, "We can't count on the others. If His Majesty goes to the Great Chu Kingdom Great Chu Kingdom will ensue. If I go, the Bureau of Surveillance will become just like the Dark Building of the past. The Prince also cannot go. If he goes, the Border Pass will be as thin as paper."

Xu Bai finally picked up the teacup on the table and took a small sip.

Chief Mu continued, "Just because it doesn't exist in this world doesn't mean it doesn't exist elsewhere. You know where I'm talking about."

Xu Bai put down his teacup. "The Ghost Market."

In this world, there is no other place besides the Ghost Market. People in the Ruins cannot come out; they are all Thought Gods within.

Judging from what Chief Mu said, he was being asked to enter the Ghost Market. Could it be that he was going to retrieve the strange things inside?

Regardless of success or failure, even if it were created, it would only be something without a soul, possessing only instincts.

A strange creature driven solely by instinct can bring immense disaster.

Even if you take it, you can't control it. What's the use of something you can't control?

"Ahem." Chief Mu coughed softly.

Xu Bai immediately cast a strange look at him.

Having reached this level of strength, how could someone still be coughing?

He's starting to act all high and mighty again.

As expected, after coughing, Chief Mu spoke slowly and elegantly.

"Speaking of this matter, it is related to that Evil Eye Saber."

"Back then, I witnessed the forging process of the Evil Eye Saber, which means I saw the past and learned some things from it."

Xu Bai was taken aback and was about to draw the Evil Eye from his waist, but then he thought there was no need to draw it, so he pointed to the hilt of the knife and said, "You didn't plan this thing in here, did you?"

To be honest, he was indeed somewhat wary of this Chief Mu.

This person was incredibly shrewd; he single-handedly brought down the Dark Shadow Building.

"Of course not, don't slander an innocent person." Chief Mu waved his hand and said, "Giving you this knife has nothing to do with my plans, but I will ask you for help, which is part of my calculations."

"I know that after the Dark Shadow Building collapses, the Great Yue Kingdom will be in chaos. At that time, His Majesty will definitely send troops to the Barbarian Tribe, and that will be the day when Eunuch Wei dies."

"Back then, we all fought our way through bloodshed and turmoil. His Majesty has his own wisdom, and I know that's inevitable, but I want to save him."

At this point, Chief Mu seemed somewhat annoyed and took a sip of his tea.

After taking a sip, he still felt unsatisfied, so he got up, grabbed a jar of wine from the shelf next to him, and gulped down a large mouthful.

"Hey, speaking of which, His Majesty was the most loyal and affectionate one back then, but now he's become the most heartless one." Chief Mu said bitterly, "Although we all know his difficulties and that making this decision was painful for him, but..."

He didn't say the rest, but took another big gulp of wine.

"Alcohol is still the best. I haven't drunk any for years so I won't get addicted."

Xu Bai raised an eyebrow and said, "I don't care much about these things. I just want to know how to save Eunuch Wei. What did you see in the past?"

He didn't want to know or care about any of these things. Since he came today to resolve the matter of Eunuch Wei, he was simply here for this purpose.

"I witnessed the forging process of this sword. The one who forged this sword was a Entering Sainthood Ninth Grade," Chief Mu said slowly.

"As I told you before, this knife was forged from countless demon corpses, but it lacks one crucial element, so it can only reach the first rank of Sainthood and cannot reach the ninth rank."

"What is it?" Xu Bai asked.

Chief Mu held up one finger. "A Demon Heart, Demon Heart at the Entering Sainthood Peak."

"Back then, when the swordsmith who forged the sword was searching for the Demon Heart, he encountered a demon at the Entering Sainthood Peak. The two fought a great battle, and when the demon at the Entering Sainthood Peak was about to die, he sent his Demon Heart into the Demon-Strange Entity Market."

"Even beings at the Saint level will only suffer the fate of having their souls and spirits completely destroyed if they enter the Ghost Market."

"The swordsmith dared not pursue it, which became the only regret of this sword."

Xu Bai fell into deep thought, slowly processing what Chief Mu had said.

Seeing that Xu Bai was thinking, Chief Mu did not interrupt him and took another sip of wine.

Xu Bai snapped out of his reverie, "You want me to go find that Demon Heart?"

"Even if the Demon Heart enters the Demon-Strange Entity Market, what ability do I have to obtain Demon Heart?"

"Besides, that was a very old era. Who knows what changes have occurred since then?"

He was telling the truth; he wasn't afraid to take risks, but something that sounded like it had no chance of winning seemed rather far-fetched.

With this sword, and Xu Bai's own strength to fight beyond his level, he was able to fight against a seventh-level transcendent even though he was only at the first level of the Transcendent Realm.

But... that won't work if you become a saint.

"As long as this sword remains, the Demon Heart remains; if the Demon Heart is destroyed, the sword will also be lost. This is what the swordsmith said back then," said Chief Mu.

"That swordsmith is also a master at the Entering Sainthood Peak, and he is a Saint who entered the realm through forging, and he has a unique pride."

"He associated this sword with the Demon Heart in the hope that one day he could perfect the sword. If he couldn't, he would rather destroy it."

Xu Bai frowned upon hearing this.

Chief Mu stood up and poured Xu Bai a glass of wine.

Xu Bai didn't drink; he wasn't in the mood.

Seeing this, Chief Mu didn't say anything and continued to steer the conversation back to the main topic.

"If you find the Demon Heart, this sword will Entering Sainthood Ninth Grade treasure. When you use it, if you combine it with Chaos, you can kill a ninth-grade enemy."

Xu Bai gripped his teacup tightly. "That simple?"

If one could use a single knife to slaughter Entering Sainthood Ninth Grade, then finding this Demon Heart would have been worthwhile.

"It depends on whether you're willing to give it up?" Chief Mu laughed. "Once this move is used and the Demon Heart is destroyed, then this sword will be completely destroyed."

Are you willing to give it up?

These are nothing but external possessions.

Xu Bai didn't care if he could save Eunuch Wei.

"Of course." Chief Mu added, "You have to give up something to gain something. I know you like secret manuals. If this trip is successful, you can go to the Imperial Treasury as much as you want to see, for as long as you like."

After saying this, Chief Mu stopped talking and instead took out a token from his pocket.

"Everyone knows that I only have two supreme Entering Sainthood Supreme Treasure one go, but they don't know that I have a third one."

"This token can unleash the power of a Saint-level Rank 3 cultivator. Simply crush it, and you will have the strength of a Saint-level Rank 3 cultivator for half an hour. It can also help you overcome some difficulties."

Xu Bai took the token, felt the special energy emanating from it, and put it into his pocket.

This thing can save your life, but it's not enough.

Who knows how many experts are in the Demon-Strange Entity Market? They are all people who have died in the industry from a long time ago until now.

Although these demons become monsters after they die, and their strength will remain fixed forever upon entering the Demon-Strange Entity Market, you never know.

"Do you know why there are only nine Entering Sainthood Expert in the world?" Chief Mu asked.

"Because two of them were killed by Eunuch Wei," Xu Bai said.

"That's right, but it wasn't a coincidence, it was destiny. Only we Qi Fortune Master know that nine is the ultimate number." Chief Mu explained in detail.

"Unless a Entering Sainthood Expert dies in this world, anyone who steps into the Saint realm will die, and the way they die is extremely strange. Those two died because of this."

"Back then, why would Entering Sainthood Expert Realm risk danger to travel to the Great Chu Kingdom just for a little bit of wealth?"

"Prime Minister Wen has one foot in the path of sainthood, but he has never dared to actually become a saint, and that is the reason why."

Xu Bai was surprised.

This was still something new to him; he really didn't know about it.

But the most crucial question now is how to make it even safer.

"Are you thinking about how to increase security?" Chief Mu saw through Xu Bai's thoughts at a glance.

At this point, he was prepared to go through fire and water.

Xu Bai, of course, didn't shy away from the topic and nodded, admitting that was the case.

"You have a method of disguise, and you haven't returned the human skin mask." Chief Mu said, "Although the Empty Sky Sect's method of disguise cannot simulate strange abilities, the appearance is already perfect with the Empty Sky Sect's technology. Unless Entering Sainthood Expert, you won't be able to detect it."

"The Ghost Market is full of oddities, so how could one possibly encounter a strange phenomenon that has reached sainthood?"

"Even if we encounter them, this token might allow us to escape."

"And this too."

A ball of light was taken out by Chief Mu and handed to Xu Bai.

Xu Bai received it, completely bewildered.

"The Great Chu Kingdom's fortune is only one-tenth of what it once was, but right now the Great Chu Kingdom's fortune is as strong as a dragon, which can better ensure your safety," said Chief Mu. "If you believe me, then open your heart and let me infuse your body with the fortune."

"With good fortune, you won't be too unlucky. Your luck will turn around in the little things."

"Of course, you must return the fortune to me after you come back, after all, it belongs to the Great Chu Kingdom, not me."

Once you reach the Transcendent Realm, you can no longer inject your destiny without someone's consent, so Chief Mu needs Xu Bai's permission.

Having already visited once before, Xu Bai did not refuse this time.

He nodded and readily agreed.

The ball of light flew into Xu Bai's Xu Bai and quickly merged with him.

Xu Bai felt as if he had gained something.

It's hard to explain, hard to define.

Disguise, a priceless token, and the destiny of the Great Chu Kingdom.

With these three things, Xu Bai felt the chances of success had greatly increased, and the safety had also been significantly improved.

Chief Mu suddenly stood up, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply to Xu Bai.

This is a great gift and should not be used lightly.

Moreover, the person in front of me holds a position second only to the emperor in the entire Great Chu Kingdom.

"Thank you very much." Chief Mu stood up and thanked him. "After all these years, I didn't want to see that old guy die."

Xu Bai nodded.

He didn't want to either; these were among the very few people in the world who genuinely cared for him.

"Come over tomorrow morning, and I'll take you to the entrance to the Demon-Strange Entity Market. Make your arrangements tonight," said Chief Mu. "If you weren't the only one who could enter and leave the Demon-Strange Entity Market, I would have sent someone to do it myself."

Xu Bai didn't linger any longer. He only had one night left; he needed to return to the Imperial Palace and speak with Ye Zi.

There should at least be a reason; they can't just disappear without a cause.

He walked quickly, and after saying goodbye, he left the Star Plucking Tower and headed towards the Imperial Palace.

Chief Mu stood by the window on the ninth floor, watching Xu Bai's departing figure, and clenched his fist.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from all around, and then the door to the ninth floor was pushed open.

Chief Mu turned around, saw the person, and walked slowly to him with a smile on his lips. He then straightened his clothes and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty, please punish me."

The Chu Emperor's expression was solemn, and he exuded a terrifying aura.

"You promised me that you would never misappropriate even a single bit of the Great Chu Kingdom's fortune, yet you have done such a thing today. Why?"

At this moment, the Chu Emperor was no longer the indifferent ruler he once was, but had transformed into a chilling and ruthless emperor.

He knew immediately what was happening when the Great Chu Kingdom's fortune had decreased by one-tenth, and he rushed to the Star Plucking Tower.

He met Xu Bai on the way and knew that the luck was on Xu Bai, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he came over and asked Chief Mu first.

"Your Majesty, I wish to save Eunuch Wei." Chief Mu did not rise, remaining kneeling on the ground. "Xu Bai can enter the Demon-Strange Entity Market; he can save Eunuch Wei."

"But if he fails and dies in the Ghost Market," the Chu Emperor said indifferently. "Then the fortune will be completely gone, and the Great Chu Kingdom will lose one-tenth of its fortune. What will happen to my people? It's not that I'm heartless, but it's even more difficult to make the people suffer."

"If that's the case, then I will make amends," said Chief Mu. "If he dies, Eunuch Wei will also go to his death, but Your Majesty's grand plan can still be accomplished."

"The lost fortune can be made up for by my life; that is enough."

The Chu Emperor's pupils contracted. "Is it worth it?"

Chief Mu did not answer, and remained in that position.

The Chu Emperor said, "Get up and speak. You know I hate these formalities the most."

Chief Mu then got up from the ground.

He looked at the indifferent Chu Emperor, and for some reason, sighed.

The Chu Emperor waved his sleeve and said, "You often say that I have changed. Indeed, when I sat in this position, I no longer considered people, just like just now."

"Eunuch Wei, die! I will unify the world and bring peace to the people."

"But if you do this, and Xu Bai fails, although the people will still be at peace, you will also lose yourself. I will lose three people at once."

"We have failed. Eunuch Wei, Xu Bai, and you will all die."

Is it worth it?

Chief Mu lowered his head and said, "This humble subject... owes Eunuch Wei a favor from back then, and I must repay it."

The Chu Emperor took a deep breath, then turned around to leave.

"Your Majesty," Chief Mu said with a smile, "You've become as humane as before."

The Chu Emperor stiffened. "This is the last time I will indulge you. If you fail, you and Eunuch Wei will both be gone. In the future, the only person I can talk to will be that foolish younger brother."

After saying this, the Chu Emperor opened the door.

He said this the instant the door closed.

"Don't die."

Xu Bai returned to the Imperial Palace.

Upon arriving at their temporary lodgings, he told Ye Zi to return to Heavenly Sound Master's place first.

After going there this time, I made up some excuse and returned to my place.

Thinking about tomorrow's plans, he felt a surge of frustration. With no new progress bar to work on, he became increasingly irritable.

"Xu Bai, Xu Bai, you always prioritize your own interests in everything you do, but this time you've really done something stupid."

He muttered to himself as he walked.

Although he kept blaming himself, he never said a word about not doing anything.

"Get some rest, we still have to go to the Demon-Strange Entity Market tomorrow."

With a sigh, Xu Bai noticed that it was getting late. He lay in bed, tossing and turning, but had no desire to get up.

He didn't blow out the oil lamp on the table; he turned to the side and looked at the flame.

At that moment, a figure flashed by.

Xu Bai was slightly taken aback when he saw a box being thrown at him, along with a sentence.

"My personal jade pendant can trap Entering Sainthood Ninth Grade half an incense stick."

"After this is accomplished, you can empty my Imperial Treasury as you please."

"Remember, don't die."

The figure flickered briefly before disappearing.

Xu Bai silently sat up, a knowing look on his face.

Sure enough, the Chu Emperor could sense the infusion of the Great Chu Kingdom's fortune into his body. But Xu Bai was surprised that the Chu Emperor actually agreed.

Opening the wooden box revealed a dragon-shaped jade pendant, the dragon coiled up and exquisitely carved.

Remembering what the Chu Emperor had just said, he put the jade pendant into his robes.

This time, security has been further guaranteed.

"Having received so many things, I feel like I have no choice but to go," Xu Bai said.

He lay back down in bed, staring at the ceiling, and gradually, sleepiness crept in...

The next day.

Xu Bai got up early and went to the Star Plucking Tower, where he happened to run into Chief Mu was walking out of the Star Plucking Tower.

The two met, but neither spoke; they walked on in silence.

After leaving the Star Plucking Tower, they entered the Imperial Palace and finally arrived at an extremely remote place.

Xu Bai wouldn't even know about this place if it weren't for Chief Mu leading the way.

In a secluded spot, Chief Mu pressed a button and activated a mechanism. Suddenly, the ground opened up, revealing a staircase.

Xu Bai followed behind Chief Mu, and the two went down the stairs. Before long, they arrived at a long underground passage.

We walked along this passage for a long time before finally reaching a vast and boundless space.

At the very center of the space was a circular pattern that Xu Bai was familiar with.

He really wanted to ask where this thing came from.

As expected of a smart man, Chief Mu said directly, "I don't know either."

Xu Bai: "..."

Chief Mu continued speaking.

"The so-called bullshit formation of the demon race was actually based on these things, which seemed to appear naturally."

"However, those demons, in order to demoralize us, claimed that they were the ones who caused it."

"Anyway, as long as we find it, we move it over. We've already moved quite a few, this is just one piece."

Natural? That's what he said, but Xu Bai thought it couldn't possibly be that simple.

It's just that, until now, no one has discovered how it was formed.

"It's getting late." Chief Mu explained casually, then said very seriously, "You only have half a month, understand?"

Xu Bai nodded.

Half a month later, troops would be dispatched to the Barbarian Tribe, and Xu Bai was well aware of the urgency of the situation.

Chief Mu continued, "Once you go inside, this sword will sense your presence and guide you to the location of the Demon Heart. As for the rest, I don't know."

Under Chief Mu's guidance, Xu Bai stood in the very center of the pattern.

Throughout the entire process, neither of them exchanged any unnecessary words.

As the light shone, Xu Bai felt a wave of dizziness, and then his figure disappeared in the center of the circular pattern.