Chapter 395

Chapter 395: The Killing Trap (Part 2)

Huai Mountain Garrison, Heavenly Pivot Pavilion.

This seven-story building is the tallest structure in the entire city, with its top serving as a stargazing platform; the control center for the city defense formations of Huai Mountain City is located within the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion.

During normal times, the garrison commander of Huai Mountain, Zhao Hongyi, guards and cultivates here.

In extraordinary times, he never leaves its side.

However, today, this important building is without its true master.

Despite this, twelve high-level Qi Training cultivators, three of whom have reached perfection, remain stationed within the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion.

Most of these cultivators are Zhao Hongyi’s disciples, and their loyalty is unquestionable. Together, they can wield power comparable to that of a Purple Palace master in maintaining the city defense formations.

This also gives Zhao Hongyi the confidence to leave the city to rescue his beloved son; as long as he returns in time, the situation in Huai Mountain City won’t collapse at once.

Yet, this Purple Palace master could never have imagined that his departure had already been accounted for by his adversaries!

The gray-clad servant approached the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion.

At the entrance of the pavilion, two armored martial artists, both innate martial artists, stood guard.

Seeing the gray-clad servant, one of them barked sternly, “Get lost! This isn’t a place for you!”

“Is that so?”

The gray-clad servant raised his head, revealing a seemingly humble but actually strange smile.

His eyes sparkled with an eerie light as he softly asked, “But I want to go in. What should I do about that?”

The two armored martial artists were momentarily taken aback.

They hadn’t expected such audacity from a mere servant.

Just as they prepared to teach the insolent servant a lesson, their gazes met, and instantaneously, their eyes became blurry; the sounds they heard seemed ethereal and distant, as if coming from the far-off heavens.

Despite the strength of an innate martial artist’s will, at that moment, the two armored warriors felt as if they had fallen into a hazy dream, a voice whispering in their minds, urging them to relax and let go.

Then, they genuinely did relax, even displaying silly smiles.

“Alright.”

The gray-clad servant said with a grin, “Now please help me open the entrance. I am here on the orders of Commander Zhao to deliver a message to the Immortal Masters stationed at the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion.”

The two armored martial artists nodded instinctively, “Okay.”

They believed the servant’s request was completely justified and needed to be executed.

Thus, both armored martial artists raised their right hands, pressing them against the door rings on the heavy back door, channeling their innate true energy.

The Heavenly Pivot Pavilion has special restrictions; the first door on the ground floor requires both warriors to act together to unlock it, allowing outsiders to enter.

In the next moment, two heavy doors slowly swung inward.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

The gray-clad servant smiled even more kindly and gently, “You must be very tired; go take a good sleep.”

The two armored warriors truly yawned simultaneously, their eyelids growing heavy as they leaned against the doorposts and fell fast asleep.

A glint of greed flashed in the gray-clad servant’s eyes.

These two innate martial artists were brimming with immense energy, their bodies nearly flawless. Whether for personal use or as sacrifices, they were exceptional materials.

He felt an instinctive desire to devour them!

But the gray-clad servant knew the importance of priorities; indulging in his cravings was not the immediate concern.

He took a step forward, slipping into the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion like a phantom.

He was filled with immense pride!

To infiltrate the heart of Huai Mountain City without a sound meant the gray-clad servant had already secured half the victory.

Next, he would eliminate the cultivators stationed in the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion one by one, and the protective formation of Huai Mountain would fall into his hands.

By altering the formation that enveloped the entire city and performing a blood sacrifice of all its inhabitants, his cultivation level would soar!

At that point, he could fortify Huai Mountain City and capture Zhao Hongyi as well!

The gray-clad servant had long plotted this, and with success within reach, even with his humanity nearly gone, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy, his steps lightening.

However, just as the gray-clad servant darted toward the staircase leading to the upper floor, an invisible force suddenly descended.

It pinned him firmly in place.

Boom!

The door behind him slammed shut.

Simultaneously, the Obsidian Lamps hanging on the surrounding walls ignited, casting a bright light that exposed the despicable intruder in every detail, revealing all his wretchedness!

“Ah!”

The gray-clad servant let out an involuntary, piercing scream, his eyes instantly turning blood-red, his face contorted in agony.

Thin tendrils of black smoke seeped from his body, starkly visible under the intense light.

“No—”

The gray-clad servant strained against the force that bound him, letting out a roar of defiance.

At that moment, a young cultivator in a blue robe descended the staircase, gazing at him with calm composure.

“It’s you!”

The gray-clad servant bared his bloodthirsty mouth, revealing a set of sharp, white teeth: “You’re here!”

“You know me?”

The young cultivator was Wang Chen, who regarded the servant with curiosity, as if observing a trapped turtle.

Without a doubt, this was the mastermind who had caused Zhao Hongyi so much distress and frustration.

Wang Chen could sense the powerful dark forces emanating from the servant; were it not for the suppression of the formation, this place would have already become a battlefield of chaos!

From above, one could see that the once all-encompassing magical barrier of Huai County City had rapidly contracted to the vicinity of the besieger’s office, converging toward the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion!

“Exorcism Agent Wang Chen of the West Sea Sect!”

The gray-clad servant hissed through clenched teeth, his voice dripping with venom: “You dare to scheme against me. Don’t think you’ve won; I—”

Wang Chen didn’t wait for him to finish. With a swift motion, he unleashed the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil.

Even when facing a rabbit, a lion uses its full strength; Wang Chen knew better than to rely solely on the formation to subdue a formidable evil cultivator.

Uncertain of what other aces the servant might have hidden, Wang Chen decided to deploy his most powerful artifact immediately!

The gray-clad servant had been gathering strength, hoping to buy time with his words.

To his shock, Wang Chen showed no regard for combat etiquette. Before the servant could react, the Exorcising Net had already enveloped him completely.

“Ah~”

The evil cultivator let out a desperate scream as gray smoke rose from where the net touched his skin, as though a searing iron pressed against his flesh.

If it were merely a hot iron, he might have endured, but this large net not only tightened rapidly but also ruthlessly drained the dark forces within him.

The gray-clad servant was utterly terrified, instinctively thrashing in desperation, only to stumble and collapse to the ground.

The Exorcising Net tightened further, rendering the evil cultivator like a fish ensnared in a net, flailing helplessly as he was dragged ashore.

Wang Chen held the Exorcising Net, feeling remarkably at ease!

This supposed mastermind was far less formidable than the giants he had previously vanquished.