“Hmm?”
At the peak of the Fog Sea, Xuan Hao’s vast and boundless Primordial Spirit quietly opened his eyes.
Just the reach of his gaze…
The entire Fog Sea was stirred, churning violently, as if letting out a silent roar.
That extremely special existence was firmly locked onto by his perception.
It was very powerful, second only to that woman.
If other intruders were ignorant toddlers, then this Mental Energy was like a Martial Dao Grandmaster, sharp and with a concentrated Aura.
The difference between it and ordinary people was more than just heaven and earth…
It was like a firefly compared to the scorching sun!
But what Xuan Hao cared about was not the spirit itself.
This was the Fog Sea world formed by his Primordial Spirit, his supreme Mental Energy Domain!
Even if the opponent’s Mental Energy was very powerful, it could not compare with his.
This was a difference in status, as vast as the heavens.
He was an True Immortal.
Even if a spirit possessed the power to contend with him, it would be absolutely impossible to pose a threat to him.
This was a difference in status.
Xuan Hao ignored the powerful spirit and looked towards the apartment.
He caught a wisp of Aura.
This Aura was extremely faint, but there was no mistake; it was an Aura originating from the Origin of his main body’s flesh and blood.
Xuan Hao’s gaze passed through the apartment and landed on the place where the ants gathered.
That Aura came from one of the people there; this person must have recently come into close contact with a part of his main body.
…
Inside the apartment building.
Dozens of Corpse Immortal Path members wearing masks were Cultivating.
Suddenly.
Ohm—!
An indescribable, terrifying pressure, originating from the world itself, as if the Soul was trembling, descended.
The apartment building gradually twisted under an invisible force.
All the Cultivating members’ bodies trembled, their spirits nearly collapsing.
They showed astonished expressions, stopping their actions one after another, standing stiffly in place, their gazes involuntarily turning towards the window.
The grey-white thick fog surged like an angry sea.
“Immortal Master… Immortal Master?”
Someone’s lips trembled slightly.
“What’s going on?”
“Did the officials break in?”
Everyone looked at each other, panicking.
“Not really, this feeling is more like the Immortal Master has awakened?” the Fox-Masked Man said, full of doubt.
In this suffocating atmosphere, the fog suddenly spread into the apartment, condensing into a clear human figure.
He had black hair like a waterfall.
His face was so handsome it seemed otherworldly.
“Envoy…”
“It’s Envoy Lord!”
After a brief moment of astonishment, there was a series of greetings mixed with fear, and deep bows.
Xuan Hao’s gaze swept over everyone present.
Finally, his sight locked onto a man of medium build, wearing a Flower-Faced Mask.
“You,” Xuan Hao said in a deep voice, “I sense the Aura of the Immortal Master’s Origin on you.”
“What? The Immortal Master’s Aura?”
“He has the Immortal Master’s Aura on him?”
Everyone exchanged glances, and a gasp of surprise rang out.
Everyone subconsciously moved away from the Flower-Faced Mask, their eyes filled with surprise and doubt.
The Flower-Faced Mask raised his head, nervously saying:
“Envoy Lord, what does this mean? Why would the Immortal Master’s Aura be on me?”
“The Immortal Master’s Divine Power is omnipresent.”
Xuan Hao’s tone was calm, “Although the Aura remaining on you is faint, the Immortal Master still sensed it.”
“You must have recently come into contact with a fragment carrying the Immortal Master’s power, or an ancient relic highly associated with the Immortal Master.”
“Think carefully, what was it?”
Hearing this, the Flower-Faced Man’s body stiffened.
A trace of struggle flashed in his eyes.
Clearly, he seemed to know something.
“Don’t want to say?”
Xuan Hao remained expressionless.
“Envoy Lord…”
The Flower-Faced Man was extremely apprehensive.
“No matter,” Xuan Hao said, “If you have doubts, just leave. The Immortal Master does not need wavering believers.”
The Flower-Faced Man’s body froze.
He instantly realized that in the eyes of this Envoy, he was utterly insignificant.
If he were expelled, he would not only lose this rare Cultivation treasure ground, but also possibly lose his value of existence?
“Envoy Lord, I’ll speak.”
Beneath the Flower-Faced Man’s mask, his voice was filled with panic.
“This subordinate dares not conceal anything. The organization arranged for me to secretly escort an ancient relic into Chenxi City, but I do not know exactly what it is.”
The Flower-Faced Man prostrated on the ground, cold sweat streaming down.
A glint of light flashed in Xuan Hao’s eyes.
It came without any effort.
He suppressed his emotions, his gaze sweeping over the members again, “The Immortal Master’s authority needs to return. That ancient relic must be retrieved. This will aid in the Immortal Master’s further recovery!”
Xuan Hao paused, then added:
“Of course, recovering the Immortal Master’s power is an unparalleled merit. At that time, all those involved will receive the Immortal Master’s generous reward!”
“Envoy Lord, rest assured.”
“For the Immortal Master, we dare to brave mountains of blades and seas of fire.”
“Yes, get the ancient relic and offer it to the Immortal Master!”
After a brief silence, the fanatical atmosphere was instantly ignited.
Thinking of the Immortal Master’s favor and the reward of power, greed and ambition burned in the eyes of most members.
They were already disheartened individuals.
This power was an irresistible temptation for them!
Xuan Hao’s gaze finally fell on the leader at the back of the crowd, who was dressed in a long black robe and wore a white ceramic mask:
“You will organize this matter.”
“Yes, Envoy.”
The black-robed person was filled with suppressed excitement.
This was the opportunity she had been waiting for; as long as she could achieve merit, she could exchange it for a chance at her family’s salvation.
Xuan Hao nodded slightly, and his figure slowly dissipated.
The terrifying pressure also receded with him.
Everyone collectively breathed a sigh of relief. While still feeling lingering fear, they were even more stimulated by the promise of generous rewards, their blood boiling.
Qu Huaiwei rose abruptly, her black robe fluttering without wind:
“Everyone, did you hear?”
“This is the first Divine Power issued by the Immortal Master to our Corpse Immortal Path. It is a test, but also an unparalleled opportunity. We must prove our worth.”
A fanatical response erupted from the crowd.
But not everyone was carried away.
The Flower-Faced Man hesitated, his voice tinged with clear worry:
“Immortal Master, we are going against a secret organization that worships an Outer God. Their strength is very powerful. With just us, can we really succeed?”
Qu Huaiwei snorted coldly, turning to the Flower-Faced Man:
“Under normal circumstances, it would indeed be very difficult.”
“But…” she changed her tone, “we have a decisive advantage, and that is you.”
Everyone’s gaze instantly focused on the Flower-Faced Man.
Qu Huaiwei continued, “In your so-called organization, have you ever seen a truly great existence? Have you received any real response or guidance from it?”
The Flower-Faced Man was startled, and subconsciously shook his head:
“No.”
“Then what do you think your role was in that organization?” Qu Huaiwei pressed on.
“I…”
The Flower-Faced Man’s tone was a bit awkward: “I was just a runner, a low-level member responsible for escorting.”
“Exactly.”
Qu Huaiwei’s voice rose: “In that organization, you were just an unknown nobody who could be replaced at any time, never able to reach the core, never able to feel true Divine Power!”
She spread her arms, pointing to the grey fog outside the window.
“See?”
Qu Huaiwei’s voice was a little excited.
“Here, in the Corpse Immortal Path, in the Immortal Master’s Mental Energy world, you can not only face the Immortal Master’s will directly and feel his boundless Divine Power, but you also have the opportunity to exchange your actions for the grace to change your fate.”