But unfortunately, Shen Baizhi's thinking was still too simplistic.
Since they had dared to set up this array outside the Ancestral Hall, they must have anticipated this possibility.
So when Shen Baizhi pushed open the great gate of the Ancestral Hall—
There came a creak.
The awkward sound of the great gate opening rang out as it was pushed open inch by inch.
However, the wooden great gate looked extremely heavy.
When Shen Baizhi pushed it, she had to exert tremendous force to inch it open.
But once the great gate opened, neither of them had time to see the scene inside clearly.
A mass of Black Mist erupted outward.
The Black Mist came violently and suddenly, as though it had been waiting inside all along for someone to open the great gate.
Boom—
Shen Baizhi was frightened senseless at that moment.
She watched helplessly as the Black Mist rushed toward her, not even knowing to dodge.
Xu Zimo frowned slightly.
He stepped into the air, cosmic power swirling around his foot, and kicked the Black Mist away with a single strike.
The Black Mist spun several times through the void.
It let out a "Heh heh heh" laugh.
It was clear that the Return to One Array did not attack it. Instead, it seemed to be in league with the Black Mist.
"Youngster, what are your intentions in barging into the Ancestral Hall of my Patrolling Heaven Clan?"
An aged voice came from within the Black Mist.
Xu Zimo smiled.
He said, "I am the Young Clan Lord of the Patrolling Heaven Clan. How can this be called trespassing? I merely wished to pay my respects to the ancestors."
"That's right, that's right, he's the Young Clan Lord of your Patrolling Heaven Clan," Shen Baizhi hurriedly added.
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