The yandere senior sister pretended to be stupid to trick me, it made me feel numb!

Chapter 836 The Woman in the Black Dress

Jia Zheng took the lead and assumed the responsibility of the expedition.

The reason is simple: they are the weakest. If Zhao Mu and Yan Lan are left behind, even if they encounter danger, the probability of them being rescued is greater.

Because divine sense cannot be used, even soul detection is suppressed to the extreme, and pupil techniques have completely lost their original abilities.

At this moment, he, Yanlan, and Jia Zheng were completely blind, unable to discern the true size of the Fenglei Mansion.

The gate of the mansion was intact, unlike the ruined state of Zecheng. The ancient atmosphere that greeted the eye was quite similar to that of Zecheng, suggesting that it was a product of a similar era.

In other words, this Wind and Thunder Mansion has existed since ancient times.

Stepping through the gate and through a not-too-long passageway, the space suddenly opens up to a huge plaza, estimated to be over a thousand feet in circumference, with a giant sword stuck diagonally in the ground in the center.

The sword was about a third of the way into the ground, but even so, the exposed part of the sword was still more than five hundred feet long. The dim light of the sky fell on the sword and cast a huge shadow.

Zhao Mu and his two companions were caught in the swirling mist.

Looking up, I was overwhelmed with a sense of awe.

Because this sword was not just for decoration, but a true divine weapon, simply standing in its shadow made Zhao Mu feel his heart race and his blood rush, as if his entire energy was being mobilized involuntarily and he was becoming frenzied.

It was the thrill of seeing an unparalleled treasure.

"This... this could be an imperial weapon?"

As a rogue cultivator, Jia Zheng lacked experience and stared blankly at the giant sword, only the words "Imperial Weapon" popping into his mind.

"No~"

Yanlan and Zhao Mu spoke almost simultaneously, shaking their heads and glancing at each other.

"Brother Zhao, have you seen the Dao artifact?"

Yanlan was somewhat surprised.

"Ok!"

Zhao Mu nodded slightly, thinking to himself that he had not only seen it, but also refined one. Although the July Exquisite Xun belonged to Ji Xinyi, he could still control it because he had refined it together and possessed the Immortal Qi.

"This sword feels even more powerful than an imperial weapon."

"really."

Seeing Zhao Mu and Yan Lan speak, Jia Zheng asked with slight surprise, "Could this thing be a divine artifact?"

Gollum~

Jia Zheng swallowed hard.

Divine artifacts are the supreme existence in this world. As far as he knows, there are very few divine artifacts on the Kunwu Continent. Among them, the most famous is the Demon-Slaying Sword of the Yuanxuan Tiandao Sect.

However, this divine artifact was destroyed tens of thousands of years ago, turning into countless fragments scattered across the world, making it almost impossible to restore.

Legend has it that one of the secrets of the nine holy lands is that each family possesses a divine artifact.

"Brother Zhao, may we take this? If we have this as a foundation, we can establish a sect and perhaps even become a new holy land in the future."

Jia Zheng's eyes were full of anticipation.

"What are you thinking? You think the few of us can take this sword? You're kidding me!"

Zhao Mu waved his hand and said, "Let's go and take a look at other places. Not to mention us, even if a powerful expert in the Reincarnation Realm or even the Tribulation Transcending Realm came here, they could only sigh and leave reluctantly."

While those with the right destiny might obtain Dao artifacts, those with the right destiny and divine artifacts require not only fate but also sufficient strength; otherwise, they should not even dream about it.

Of course, the July Linglong Xun is an exception, because it is the Linglong Fairy's natal spiritual weapon, and it has special properties for those who possess the Linglong Fairy. Zhao Mu and Ji Xinyi were able to refine it entirely because of the Linglong Fairy, and there may also be some of the Linglong Fairy's legacy in it.

Otherwise, let alone refining it, there would be no way to take it away.

"Pity!"

Jia Zheng, who came from a humble background as a monk, was extremely envious of this unclaimed treasure.

As they walked, the three of them stopped at the same time.

"this....."

Yanlan looked at the giant sword that stood before her once more, her expression slightly grave. "We've unknowingly fallen into a formation. Is this a maze or an illusion?"

"I don't know!"

Zhao Mu shook his head, and was about to take a look at Jia Zheng when he saw the latter suddenly disappear.

slap~

Zhao Mu's pupils contracted sharply. Without a word, he reached out and grabbed Yan Lan, but...

It was cold to the touch, stiff and lifeless. When I turned around, I realized that I wasn't holding Yanlan's wrist at all, but the fingers of a sculpture.

"Oh no, we've lost contact!"

Zhao Mu never expected that he would encounter such a change of events as soon as he entered the door. Jia Zheng and Yan Lan were lost right under his nose, and Yan Lan was just talking in his ear a second ago.

How strange, how strange!

It is certain that they are trapped in a formation that can make people lose their way and separate all those who enter.

"What is this? A one-on-one test?"

"Is it an illusion or a maze?"

Zhao Mu stood still, not in a hurry to set off. Before figuring things out, wandering around aimlessly would be a complete waste of time.

but.....

After a moment of silence, even though he hadn't found the problem, he stepped forward.

After walking for about 15 minutes, they returned to their original position.

If you walk again, you'll find yourself back in the same spot.

If you change direction and continue walking, you'll eventually return to the original location.

"No matter which direction you go, you will be brought here. It doesn't seem like an illusion array."

Zhao Mu stroked his chin, analyzing the situation.

Illusion arrays wouldn't be so simple and crude; they would choose to target only the heart's core. Now we can confirm that this is indeed a maze array.

"If it's a maze, then..."

The next moment, Zhao Mu closed his eyes and started walking straight ahead. Since it was a huge square, there was no need to worry about bumping into anything or choosing a special route.

Because all roads lead to Rome.

However, to his disappointment, he returned to the same spot.

"I can't use my pupil techniques, I can't use my divine sense, I can't even use soul detection, this..."

Zhao Mu was somewhat helpless; he had only just entered the Fenglei Mansion when the very first step stumped him.

"What should I do..."

For a moment, Zhao Mu really didn't know what to do.

He sat there for a long time, his eyes fixed on the giant sword in front of him, pondering it. If there was anything in this place that could be used as a reference point, it was this.

"Could it be that the eyes can lie?"

After looking for a long time, Zhao Mu suddenly thought of something. He got up and, without saying a word, headed in the opposite direction, the same direction from which they had just entered through the gate.

This time, he finally saw a different scene: a woman in a black, fitted long dress walked towards him, her eyes full of distress.

"An illusion? But who is this person?"

Zhao Mu was puzzled. Just as he was sizing up the other party, the other party was also sizing him up, and even immediately became alert and prepared for battle.

"No, no, it's not an illusion!"