Chapter 1376: Not a Mirage

"returning to simplicity," he couldn't even begin to imagine.In short, the formation is precisely what this stone pot before him lacks.But even now, if he wanted to carve the formation onto the stone...Although no one expected Zhan Chou to be so eager and leave immediately, since they had already agreed to go, and at their level, most of their possessions were always with them, there wasn't much difference between leaving early or late.

Thus, everyone stood up and, led by Wang Yuantong, left the hall and came to a small square behind the Wang family residence.

And on the ground of the square, a teleportation array had already been set up with nine spirit stones. It was obvious that Wang Yuanzhong and the other had made preparations beforehand.

Looking at this teleportation array, Chang Li frowned slightly and said, "Could it be that the strange building isn't far from us after all"

The more spirit stones used to set up a teleportation array, the farther the distance it can cover. Since there are only nine spirit stones available right now, this indicates that the destination of the teleportation is not too far from the Wang family.

Zhan Chou's mood was clearly excellent at the moment. Hearing Chang Li Zi's words, he didn't miss the opportunity and gave Chang Li Zi a thumbs up: "Chang Daoist is indeed a master of formations, able to see through it at a glance."

"However, that strange tower is quite a distance away. This teleportation array only sends us to a nearby desolate realm."

After all, our operation this time must be kept confidential. If so many people left the Cangxi Dao Realm at the same time, it would inevitably attract attention, so it's better to keep a low profile.

That's true!

Although the Cangxi Dao Realm has cultivators coming and going at all times, these eight people, excluding Jiang Yun and Wei Jiu, the other six are at least in the Daotai Realm.

So many powerful figures have left the Cangxi Dao Realm together, including even Wang Yuanzhong, a local figure. This is definitely eye-catching and draws attention.

Even if others couldn't notice it, the Lord of the Cangxi Dao Realm would certainly be aware.

When it's investigated later, everyone's whereabouts will be easily exposed.

After finishing his words, Zhan Chou took the lead and stepped into the teleportation array. The others naturally followed suit.

As the transmission circle's light flared, everyone blinked and found themselves in a desolate wasteland. There was nothing around them but emptiness; no signs of life whatsoever.

Jan Chou strode forward again and said, "Everyone, please follow me. There's another teleportation array not far ahead!"

Just like that, under Zhan Qiu's leadership, the group had passed through nearly a hundred teleportation arrays. After nearly a month, Zhan Qiu finally relaxed his expression and said: "Everyone, we've arrived!"

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Even for powerful cultivators at the Daotai realm, this relentless journey using teleportation arrays was starting to take its toll.

However, they had to admire Jian Chou's prudence and arrangements.

Because they have been traveling via teleportation arrays the whole way, not only would it be impossible for outsiders to track their movements, but even these people themselves wouldn't know where they had passed through or where they were now.

Only then did Jiang Yun quietly glance around the surrounding valleys. Images of the elder who had auctioned off white bones at the Wang family's auction flashed through his mind, and he remembered what the elder had told him.

About three months ago, I saw a huge black shadow appear in a valley, emitting a glow...

Thinking of this, Ginger Cloud pondered in his heart: "From the Cangxi Dao Realm to here, using teleportation arrays all took a month. Judging by the distance, this place should be where the old man found the mirage."

"That is to say, we are currently inside the Celestial Realm of Demons!"

According to the time distance and the elder's words, Jiang Yun judged his current location, which also moved his heart and made him think of another question.

The old man entered the mirage, stayed for three days and then came out, but there was no mirage here anymore.

“And now Zhanchou has brought us here, which means that while Zhanchou is able to enter and leave the Mirage freely, he still has to leave from where he entered.”

The location of the mirage, it is unchangeable.

“Therefore, the mirage is actually still within this valley, it's just that outsiders are unable to see it.”

"In this case, there is only one explanation: Zhan Chou hid the mirage within space."

"And, it shouldn't be a first-level space, at least it should be a second level, or even deeper!"

As expected, while others were baffled and looked around at the empty surroundings, Zhan Chou pulled out seven small stones from his bosom and handed them to everyone. "These are space stones I created myself using the law of space," he said. "You only need to crush the stone to see that strange building!"

Having received this walnut-sized stone, Ginger Cloud gained even more knowledge.

Although he understood that the Space Stone was essentially like a formation stone, allowing those who didn't possess mastery over space laws to temporarily borrow spatial power.

But if it wasn't seen with one's own eyes, Ginger Cloud wouldn't have even thought of it.

Naturally, this also means that since the law of space can be made into such a spatial stone, other laws should also be able to be made into corresponding stones.

"Bang bang bang!"

Others, however, did not share Jiang Yun's thoughts. They clearly knew something beforehand, and one by one, they crushed the space stones without hesitation.

With the shattering of the Space Stone, Jiang Yun instantly felt a surge of spatial power enveloping him.

And under the embrace of this spatial power, the air before my eyes twisted and warped, as if I were underwater, opening my eyes to look around.

Even in the air, Ginger Cloud saw countless crisscrossing, nearly transparent lines.

And at the deepest part of these lines, there is a vague and massive black shadow!

Just as Ginger Cloud had guessed, this Zhan Chou had hidden the Mirage in a deeper level of space.

At this moment, no one spoke. Everyone stared intently at the vague dark shadow.

Although they may have been reluctant to come here at first, when they truly saw the eerie building from the rumors right before their eyes, everyone couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement.

Seeing everyone's reactions, Zhan Chou let a hint of a sneer flash across his face, but it vanished in an instant. He smiled amiably and transmitted his voice, "Everyone, the strange building is just ahead. Let's go!"

Under the influence of the Spatial Law, Zhan Chou's voice and figure appeared distorted and hollow, giving off a rather eerie feeling.

But since they had already come this far, the crowd naturally wouldn't hesitate to leave the group anymore. Everyone followed Zhan Chou's lead and walked toward that massive black shadow.

As the distance shortened, the enormous shadow became clearer and clearer.

But when everyone truly arrived beside the shadow, they unexpectedly discovered that beyond the shadow, there was a layer of constantly rippling waves, obscuring their vision and making it impossible for them to truly see the appearance of this strange building.

Zhan Tianli first asked, "What's going on Daoist Zhan, are you sure this is the strange tower"

"Zizhu also frowned slightly: 'Strange, how do I feel such a strong demonic aura from this eerie tower'

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The others all wore expressions of confusion, but Ginger Cloud remained motionless, her gaze fixed on the mirage before her.

At this moment, he was as if traversing time and space, returning to the skies above the Shan Hai realm of old.

And those powerful figures from the Daotai Realm around him had also been replaced by unscathed individuals like Lu Yourong and his fellow disciples from the Wudao Sect.

But back then, he dared to peer through the mirage with his demonic eyes, penetrating the ripples beyond it and seeing a silver thread.

A scar identical to the one on his right shoulder.

And now, he didn't use his demonic eye or any magic at all, but his gaze was completely unaffected by this ripple.

A mirage, clear as day, appeared before his eyes!

He also heaved a deep sigh, letting out five words from his heart: "This, is not a mirage!"

First published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network mistaking a fake for the real thing. Luckily, Uncle arrived in time, otherwise, it wouldn't just be about losing spirit stones—it would also damage our family's reputation! That would be a huge probl...