Chapter 194
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Chapter 194: Controlling the Strange!
“Let’s go join the humans.”
Fox Demon Bai Zhi’s departure further weakened the Alien Alliance.
Though the alliance didn’t fully collapse—some tribes still stubbornly opposed the human race—its foundation crumbled.
Ignoring those holdouts, Bai Zhi arrived just as Yuance and his allies finished destroying the Strange Drama Stage.
But defeating this enemy brought no relief. As expected, the moment the paper figure “Martial Actor” vanished, Yuance’s subordinates detected several dangerous presences.
All these paper figures lurked in areas swarming with demons and strange creatures. Even Chu Hongxuan’s strength couldn’t handle them all.
As they struggled, Bai Zhi appeared.
Rather than dismayed by Yuance’s struggles, she felt pleased.
*Lord Yuance isn’t fully grown yet—flaws are normal.*
*Their weakness gives us a chance to prove ourselves. Supreme warriors wouldn’t need our help.*
Approaching Yuance, she murmured softly, “My lord, I possess a tracking technique. It will uncover Mu Lin, that coward who hides in shadows.”
She’d insulted Mu Lin to curry favor, but Yuance frowned instead of praising her. “Don’t call him that. He’s my rival, but I respect his power. Never insult a true warrior.”
“…Your nobility shines.”
Baffled but hiding it, Bai Zhi assumed Yuance simply had broad-minded pride. After more flattery, she activated her technique before the crowd:
Fox Immortal Guiding Path.
A low hum filled the air as Bai Zhi’s body blurred with a misty aura. Had Mu Lin been present, he’d have recognized this divine possession—similar to his own City God technique.
The Fox Demon Clan served a Fox Immortal. Unlike the stern City God, this spirit enhanced stealth and illusions over authority. Bai Zhi’s presence grew elusive, flickering between forms.
Though weaker than Mu Lin’s deity in raw power, the Fox Immortal held advantages. Mu Lin’s City God was newborn, unacknowledged by heaven—not a wild god, yet not a legitimate deity either.
Meanwhile, the Fox Demon Clan had worshiped their immortal for millennia. Their devotion granted it immense strength. Even this faint summoning pulsed with ancient might.
Instantly, Bai Zhi pinpointed Mu Lin’s trail.
“Found him!” Her eyes glowed as the aura shifted. Chu Hongxuan watched curiously.
“So this is the Fox Demon Clan’s secret? The Fox Immortal… intriguing.”
“This is inevitable. None of the alien races surviving till now are simple. Strictly speaking, the Fox Demon Clan isn’t weak either—they’re just inferior to dominant humans and royal Tiger Demons. But among alien races and demons, they’re still considered upper-tier.”
While Yuance and the others were whispering, Bai Zhi had already withdrawn from the divine possession state. Yet a faint spiritual glow lingered between her brows, pointing toward Mu Lin’s location.
After the possession ended, she did not immediately chase Mu Lin. Instead, she pointed at the Merfolk group and giggled, “My lord, those are Mu Lin’s subordinates. Though their motives are unclear, they’re undoubtedly allied with him. Let’s eliminate them first.”
This was Bai Zhi’s revenge scheme. The Merfolk had always competed with the Fox Demon Clan, and she saw no harm in removing them. She also assumed the humans—still seething from Mu Lin’s tricks—would gladly strike.
The distant Merfolk thought alike. Upon noticing the situation, they immediately paled and fled.
“That wretch… Run!”
Watching Bai Li Xiu Ling scramble away, Bai Zhi’s satisfaction grew. ‘Choices define us. A wise master brings endless fortune, while fools like you will cower forever.’
Her triumph was short-lived. Instead of chasing, Yuance frowned and said, “Leave them. Focus on finding Mu Lin.”
“But why? They might ambush us! Earlier, they plotted to ally against you—”
The real reason was avoiding Mu Lin’s wrath. Yuance coveted the True Meaning Diagram of doppelgänger cultivation. Competing in the Tower of Illusions was fair game, but attacking Mu Lin’s insignificant subordinates would only provoke him for no gain.
Naturally, Yuance kept these thoughts hidden. To Bai Zhi’s confusion, he answered lightly, “No distractions. Mu Lin’s strong—he’ll sense us if we delay.” Without letting her protest, he demanded, “Give me his location.”
“…Yes.”
Guided by the Fox Immortal, Yuhu Academy’s group marched toward Mu Lin. Outside observers shook their heads ruefully.
“He can’t hide anymore.”
“Mu Lin tried, but Yuhu’s too powerful.”
“One man against an academy and alien allies? Impossible.”
“Pity…”
None saw victory for Mu Lin. Yet being outnumbered, he earned sympathy rather than scorn.
But what of Mu Lin himself? Through scattered paper cranes, mice, and drifting paper constructs, he watched Yuhu’s students approach.
Instead of panic, he sighed regretfully.
“No more hiding. Not that I need to now.”
With a thought, Mu Lin’s main body stayed hidden in the Yin Spirit Coffin while moving around.
Fox Demon Bai Zhi detected this immediately.
She urgently reported to Yuance, "Lord, Mu Lin’s main body has noticed our surveillance. He’s fleeing rapidly."
"He’s panicking now. Good."
"Let’s move."
"Finally cornered him after all this waiting. He’ll pay for wasting our time."
Since not everyone knew about the True Meaning Diagram of doppelgänger cultivation, few in the human camp respected Mu Lin. The frustrated group grew excited upon hearing they could finally track him down.
Their celebration shattered when sudden mutation struck.
A low hum vibrated through the air as thick fog surged toward them like tidal waves. Within moments, the black fog swallowed all Yuhu Academy students. Flickering Ghost Shadows materialized within the mist, their hollow gazes fixed on the group.
The students froze in confusion.
"Did we activate some evil spirit’s killing mechanism?"
"But we’re nowhere near the anomaly’s core…"
"Stay focused! We can handle minor evil spirits."
The Captain barked orders: "Ge Liu! Divine this killing mechanism!"
In this extraordinary world, powerful beings no longer sacrificed lives to uncover murderous patterns – divination provided answers. Both human seers and the Fox Demon Clan’s oracles possessed this talent, though powerful anomalies often defied prediction.
Through years of adaptation, diviners developed safer methods. Instead of probing anomalies directly, they analyzed regional death patterns. Ge Liu employed this technique successfully.
"It’s fear-based!" he announced. "The fog amplifies our fears to manifest monsters. More fear means stronger, reality-warping creatures. Minimal fear leaves them harmless illusions."
"Simple enough," someone scoffed. "We Qi Practitioners know calming mantras. This unusual ability is patheti- AHHH!"
Screams interrupted the boast. A student clutched bleeding wounds as invisible claws struck.
Instead of concern, mockery erupted:
"Yan Yu! Control your fear! What’s wrong – brothel visits left you jumpy?"
"I’m NOT afraid!" the victim protested.
"Then why’s it attacking y- NO!" Another student screamed despite appearing calm.
Panic spread as more fell prey. "This makes no sense! We suppressed our fears!"
"The monster’s attacking everyone regardless!"
"The divination was wrong!"
