Chapter 328 Lian Zhuo, it really comes down to you.
Li Yuan and Wen Tingyun arrived at the same time outside the illusion.
Compared to Fu Yan's standard procedures, both of them were using unorthodox methods—
Li Yuan exuded a gloomy and chilling aura that kept strangers at bay, and his dark green curly hair moved without wind, almost violently tearing apart the surrounding energy.
Not far away, Wen Tingyun sat in a wheelchair, his face gentle and kind, yet his methods were no less ruthless than Li Yuan's.
The two ignored each other, but coincidentally found the weak point in the energy and exerted their power at the same time, which is how the first group arrived in the illusion.
The barrier is basic, but the illusion within it is not.
The streets seemed ordinary, yet they were filled with an eeriness, and the map was enormous, covering almost the entire cultivation world.
They have been searching this place for a long time, but they still can't find the real exit or the key.
Since one tree cannot make a forest, the two had no choice but to gather here. Before they could even communicate with each other, the familiar energy fluctuations from the other side came again.
The two looked over instinctively, then both froze in surprise.
Rosewood? Rosewood!
Why would she be following Mu Feng and Fu Yan?
Li Yuan frowned. The offerings were missing?
Wen Tingyun's hand on the wheelchair paused slightly. Had Wen Jin actually gotten separated from her?
Wen Tingyun/Li Yuan: That's good.
In an instant, the violence in Li Yuan's usually gloomy and impatient eyes melted away like ice and snow.
"Rosewood".
Wen Tingyun stopped tapping the fan ribs immediately, a gentle smile playing on his lips like pebbles thrown into a lake, “My…butterfly.”
Huali: "..."
Seeing these two people was like seeing two ghosts to Huali.
Her life was so miserable; she hadn't even found a handsome young master yet, and instead, she fell into the enemy's lair.
Neither of them are any good.
One is a smiling tiger with a sickly demeanor, the other is a mighty hero from the vast ocean; both have that serious illness.
The problem is, it's too late to leave now. Those two have already crossed the street and are heading this way.
The smiling, yandere one spoke first: "I never expected to meet Miss Huali here. It seems to be a destined fate." Wen Tingyun's smile deepened.
"It is quite a coincidence, but there's no need for fate," Huali politely declined.
What's going on with this secret realm? It seems to be deliberately drawing Qi Ran's luck towards her.
Wen Tingyun changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over Fu Yan and Mu Feng, "How did you two happen to be traveling with Hua Li?"
Cangming Haichao Xiong finally spared a moment from Huali, his gaze sweeping over the two of them with a gloomy expression before settling on Fuyan.
"It's in the way."
Fu Zong's chief disciple naturally knew Li Yuan's feelings for Hua Li, and he still vividly remembered everything that happened that day.
Therefore, he understood Huali's attitude even better.
Since the girl has no feelings for him, she shouldn't be bothered by him.
Fu Yan then said expressionlessly and calmly, "It is common to travel in groups when there are many dangers in the secret realm."
Mu Feng, standing to the side, could naturally see the unusual way the two people looked at Hua Li.
But beyond the subtle displeasure, there was a greater sense of shared bitterness.
Ultimately, they...including himself, were a step too late.
If she insists on not divorcing that irresponsible Daoist partner, even if they fight tooth and nail, it will all be in vain, like the moon reflected in water or a flower in a mirror.
If... no, it's not possible.
Mu Feng closed his eyes, forcing himself to turn his gaze away.
Huali was completely unaware of these undercurrents.
She just wanted to find the key that Ao Bai had mentioned as soon as possible.
Since we're all together now, let's make the best of it.
So Huali broke the silence first, "Let's find a place to share resources."
“You two came in before us, but you haven’t come out yet. It must be that your previous attempt failed. I have crucial information in my hands now.”
Seeing all four of them looking over at the same time, Huali smiled calmly, "However, what I need is an equal exchange."
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At the same time.
Qi Ran was standing in front of another ruin shrouded in a powerful barrier.
"Little Copper, is this the place?"
“That’s right, host, it’s right here!” Xiao Tong affirmed. “I sensed a different kind of spiritual energy fluctuation here, which may be related to the Book of Luo Shen.”
Qi Ran nodded and was about to take out her card when she caught a glimpse of a figure in pure white standing quietly not far away.
Tan Chen Buddhist disciple?
Lian Zhuo stood before the halo of light, seemingly untouched by the world. His plain white monk's robe flowed down his back, unadorned and simple, yet like a jade statue untouched by the dust of an ancient temple.
Just like her, he quietly watched the distorted wall of light in front of him.
Qi Ran's eyes flashed with understanding.
She was right; this secret realm was indeed intentionally created.
Compared to the arrogant demon king, the terrifying merman, and the haughty Shen Yu, the Buddhist sect was always polite to everyone, and Qi Ran breathed a sigh of relief.
Is he going in too?
The Buddha's strength is unfathomable. If we can join forces with him, the efficiency of opening the barrier will undoubtedly be greatly improved, and a lot of effort can be saved.
Having learned from the three previous experiences, Qi Ran did not rush over. Instead, she calmly said, "Xiao Tong, use points to exchange for favorability, target Lian Zhuo."
First, raise the level of goodwill, then discuss cooperation; that will be the icing on the cake.
Xiao Tong: "Exchange successful. Favorability boosting item. The bound person's favorability towards the host increases by 80% in an instant."
Without further hesitation, Qi Ran stepped forward and stopped a few steps away from Lian Zhuo, her voice clear, "Buddha's disciple."
Lian Zhuo turned her head slightly.
Qi Ran cut straight to the point, "This barrier is extraordinary. Breaking through it alone would consume a huge amount of resources. Since we've met here, why don't we join forces temporarily to break through this barrier, and then each rely on our own luck once inside?"
Lian Zhuo withdrew her gaze and said, "Amitabha."
Qi Ran's eyes lit up with surprise; indeed, the Buddhist saint's mind was the most amiable.
Having already noticed the weakness, Lianzhuo, with pure Buddhist light swirling around her fingertips, moved forward slightly.
"Buzz—"
The sturdy barrier of light, like ice meeting the blazing sun, silently melted away, creating a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through.
Qi Ran exclaimed in admiration, "The Buddha's disciple is indeed remarkable; he's actually so..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lian Zhuo had already silently blended into the crevice like a flawless snowflake.
Immediately afterwards, the barrier closed up at an incredible speed, the light wall returned to normal, and Qi Ran was cleanly and decisively locked outside.
Qi Ran stood there, stunned: "..."
Following Wen Jin, is the favorability applied to the Buddha's disciple also ineffective?!
A wave of shock, absurdity, and frustration washed over Qi Ran, and she finally lost her composure, revealing all five cards.
Inside the barrier.
Lianzhuo has now stood in a new landscape.
He seemed to sense something, turned his head slightly, and his indifferent gaze swept over the barrier light wall behind him, which had been restored to its original state.
Stand still for a second, then casually raise your hand.
The rich Buddhist light gently pressed against the inner wall of the barrier, reinforcing the already indestructible Vajra Shield with another layer of protection.
After ensuring the defenses were impregnable, Lian Zhuo turned around calmly and walked towards the illusion mirror in front of her.
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