This enchantment was too high-level. A single laugh made it difficult for one to extricate themselves.

If she were to reveal her true form and show her face, Wang Mu feared he would succumb in an instant.

Moreover, this enchantment bore no soul attack, not even the slightest trace of a soul's aura, as if it were naturally so...

"Interesting, a mortal body can actually withstand... The Sword Sect is not suitable for you."

Upon hearing these words, Wang Mu thought, It's over. I might be taken away by the demoness. The Sword Sect... I might not be able to join it anymore.

Ah, with my looks, if I joined the Fengyue Sect and cultivated the Charming Technique, I'm afraid no woman in this world would stand a chance. Wang Mu sighed inwardly, likely foreseeing his own end.

However, just then, a cold voice arose, "You think you can take away a disciple of my Sword Sect right before my eyes, Mu Lanxue? Do you think you're that impressive?"

The moment the voice spoke, Wang Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

Yan Qingwu had arrived, and that made things easier.

The space trembled slightly, and Yan Qingwu's figure floated in the air like an immortal.

"Oh, isn't this the peerless Sword Immortal of the Huangtian Continent?"

The figure clad in bright red didn't take offense, just chuckled lightly. "Why do you look so pale? Oh dear, your Primordial Spirit is unstable! What's this? Oh, you failed your Crossing Tribulation, did you? Well, then there's nothing to worry about."

"What a pity, what a pity!"

The taunting tone felt strangely familiar to Wang Mu...

"How could I possibly compare to you?" Yan Qingwu said, her voice utterly cold. "A thousand-year-old demoness, still shamelessly using the Charming Technique on a junior. Who knows how many you've used it on over the years?"

Wang Mu drew in a cold breath.

He had thought that Yan Qingwu, with her disposition, would likely not bother to retort and would simply start fighting. He hadn't expected her to utter such malicious words so calmly at this moment. It's as if she's precisely targeting the other's weaknesses.

"Tsk, a thousand years have passed, and your tongue has grown even colder," Mu Lanxue, however, laughed heartily. "But hey, I haven't used any Charming Technique. I just quietly attached a Divine Thought to this puppet, that's all."

"Besides, didn't you take so long to show up because you were waiting for me to test these new disciples of yours?"

"Such a brilliant move, Great Elder Yan?"

"If you wanted my help, you should have just said so! Honestly! Given our relationship, I could still do this little thing for you."

Wang Mu was startled. Had Yan Qingwu already noticed Mu Lanxue's arrival? That would make sense. After all, this is the Sword Sect's territory... and a special place like the Ancient Saint's Secret Treasure, at that.

"Where's that pure-minded, upright Heroine Yan of the past?" Mu Lanxue said leisurely. "You were really good at pretending back then, weren't you? Good enough to make that dumb dog believe it. Oh, what a pity he died too soon to see your true colors. How regrettable!"

Wang Mu thought, This 'dumb dog' must be Dongfang Mu, right? It has nothing to do with me.

Besides, after a thousand years, wouldn't anyone change?

Looking at Yan Qingwu now, Wang Mu thought, People really do change.

The Gate of Apocalypse had opened, transforming the world into the Immortal World. Alliances had shifted, and the land had expanded countless times. To establish a sect and maintain a foothold in this world, if she were still the innocent and righteous Heroine Yan of yesteryears, she probably wouldn't have survived until now.

"Trial Disciples?"

Yan Qingwu suddenly sneered, "Aren't you underestimating me a bit? I scorn to employ such tactics! Letting you in was merely to intimidate those petty scoundrels, wasn't it?"

After Yan Qingwu spoke, the bright red figure suddenly paused, her voice tinged with a hint of surprised suspicion. "Are you using the news of our confrontation to make those from the Ten Thousand Ghost Sect, Jueyou Valley, and Yuanhai Hall—who planned to attack during this opportunity—hesitate? Is this to buy yourself time to recover?"

"A clever scheme, setting a tiger to devour wolves. If I fight you now, I too will become a target for those Demon Sects later..."

"Hmph, we've clashed for centuries, with victories and defeats on both sides..."

"A pity..."

Hearing this, Wang Mu thought, Were there really so many sects secretly observing this trial? I haven't sensed anything... Right... as a disciple who hasn't even officially joined, my cultivation level is too low. I probably can't detect these subtle undercurrents.

"Pity about what?" Yan Qingwu said coldly. "Just now, when I deactivated the Mountain Protection Array, the aura you revealed was exposed. Those who didn't want to get involved have already left. If you're smart, you'll leave now and cut your losses."

"If you really want to fight me here, although I will be severely injured, you won't be much better off!"

"Then I just won't fight you, simple as that!" Mu Lanxue laughed lightly. "I originally came here just to watch the show. I didn't expect you to outmaneuver me. However, I am taking this disciple."

Yan Qingwu stiffened.

"Do you think I would let you leave?" Yan Qingwu said coolly. "Besides, doesn't your Fengyue Sect pride itself on only using the Charming Technique to lure people into joining, never resorting to force?"

"Oh? So the Supreme Master of the Fengyue Sect can't resist resorting to abduction when it comes to a disciple of my Sword Sect?"

The Fengyue Sect has such a rule? Truly befitting the Evil Path. No wonder they specifically target people from the Sword Sect with their enchantments.

"If you hadn't come, he was about to succumb just now," Mu Lanxue stretched languidly. "He has already been charmed by me. He's in my hands now."

Wang Mu was indeed very close to Mu Lanxue.

With the latter's strength, she could capture him with a mere flick of her wrist.

"Enough chatter!" Mu Lanxue giggled. "Now, if you want this genius disciple—this immortal-tier disciple who has cultivated the Hundred Refinement Body Technique to the eighty layers—then you'll have to trade something for him, won't you?"

She pointed to the far distance, at the object sealed in the sky. "I only want that, understand? Nothing else will do. Otherwise, I'll take him away. Either way, I profit."

"So, what's your choice?"

What on earth is that treasure? Wang Mu wondered, gazing into the distance.

"You want that item..." Yan Qingwu said icily, "Over my dead body! Don't even dream of it!"

Such determination!

Wang Mu had no doubt that, given Yan Qingwu's temperament, she wouldn't hand it over even if it cost her life!

"Yan Qingwu!" Suddenly, Mu Lanxue's voice turned sharp. "Think carefully! If you don't hand it over now, do you believe you can protect it with your current strength? You failed your Crossing Tribulation, your Primordial Spirit is severely damaged, and even after three years of recuperation, your strength is only at two or three-tenths of its former level!"

"Furthermore, given the power of your Heavenly Tribulation and your unresolved Heart Demon, you'll suffer a backlash sooner or later!"

"It will strike again within the next five years! That will be your doom! If you hand this item over to me, I can still keep it safe!"

"Otherwise, your Sword Sect can just wait for annihilation!"

What is that thing? Is it really that important? Wang Mu was puzzled. And Yan Qingwu is in such dire straits? Judging by Mu Lanxue's tone, she doesn't seem to be lying...

"Enough nonsense!" Yan Qingwu said flatly. "Either fight me, or see yourself out."

Mu Lanxue's voice suddenly turned ice-cold. "In that case, apologies, but I'm taking this person. Speaking of which, I'm quite interested in this young man..."

Wait a minute! Wang Mu's heart lurched.

However, at that very moment, a mysterious force suddenly erupted from the ground, instantly enveloping Wang Mu and dragging him down into the earth.

This was accompanied by a delicate voice, "My apologies to you both... I don't mean to interrupt, but I need to borrow this person for a moment..."

Yan Qingwu was taken aback.

Mu Lanxue was equally stunned.

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