At the Gutan Sect, outside Tianfeng Forest, Ren Ye and the others had barely entered before more than thirty Supernatural Ability Users surrounded them, blocking them at the entrance to the arched bridge.
With an opening like this, even the lord of the Park District himself broke into a slight sweat.
Looking at the Supernatural Ability Users in Flying Crane Taoist Robes, he immediately cupped his fists and feigned alarm. "May I ask... what exactly did that priest mean just now?"
"Still pretending?! If you hadn't stolen the Route Passes, how would you qualify to enter the Gutan Sect Secret Realm?" The young Taoist at their head looked at Ren Ye and the others with disgust. "Enough talk. Suppress all your mystical abilities immediately, or don't blame us for getting rough."
"What makes you say that? We bought our Route Passes at the Supernatural Ability User Market in Base City." Ren Ye looked deeply aggrieved. "Could... could there be some misunderstanding?"
The young Taoist leading them frowned slightly and said coldly, "Whether you bought them isn't for you to say. We'll investigate. Junior brothers, take them into the bunker."
At his command, the thirty-odd Supernatural Ability Users all released fluctuations of mystical power and stepped forward with cold expressions.
"Do not use your mystical abilities. If a misunderstanding gets someone killed, don't say we didn't warn you."
"You, the big oaf. Pull back your black hood and show your face."
"Who are you calling a big oaf?!" Apu raised his eyebrows.
"You. Got a problem with that?" The Taoist spoke belligerently, making no attempt to conceal the dislike and hostility in his eyes.
Hearing Ren Ye's voice transmission, Apu swallowed his anger. "Fine. You've got the numbers. Whatever you say."
"...!"
And so, escorted by the Taoists, Ren Ye's group