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Chapter 245 Mysterious Land, Gathering Participants
The voice that suddenly appeared was clear and steady, without the slightest fluctuation.

It seemed to sound directly in everyone's minds without being transmitted through the air.

"Is he a psychic?!"

Heilang and Bao Ye's bodies tensed up instantly, like wild beasts with their fur standing on end. They were ready to strike and looked around vigilantly.

Xiaobei and the other three guys also widened their eyes and turned their heads left and right in panic, trying to find the source of the sound in the foggy darkness.

Fang Cheng's expression also froze, and a sharp light flashed in his pupils.

Being able to transmit the sound to one's ears silently in such a situation is definitely not an ordinary person.

And this voice seems somewhat familiar...

Before Fang Cheng had time to think about it, he heard a series of faint rustling sounds all around him.

The other teams hiding in the dark seemed to be startled by the sudden sound.

The quiet atmosphere during the lurking was instantly broken, and everyone began to whisper to each other or search for the target everywhere.

The feeling of uneasiness spread rapidly through the forest like a thick smog.

Even the slight shaking of a leaf or the unusual bending of a branch seemed to instantly pull at their tense nerves.

"Don't be nervous, I don't have any bad intentions."

The voice rang out again, and it seemed particularly mysterious in this dark and quiet forest.

"I just want to talk to you all about our common goals in this manor."

"I'm sure you all are lurking here late at night for the same reason. Instead of fighting each other and getting stuck in a stalemate, why don't you work together?"

The speaker spoke in an unhurried tone, his voice was calm and gentle, with an irresistible allure that seemed to be able to help everyone clear the fog before their eyes and find a shortcut to their goal.

"If any of you are interested, you can come to my private secret place, and we can sit down together and discuss cooperation."

"Perhaps, we can find a proper way to resolve the current situation instead of continuing to waste time..."

Then, the voice paused for a few seconds, as if waiting for everyone to digest its words.

Then, he read out a string of letters in a slow and solemn tone.

These letters sound obscure and difficult to pronounce, but the syllables contain a mysterious rhythm.

It's like an invisible key that can knock open a door leading to an unknown space.

"This is my secret code. Welcome everyone."

Finally, the words drifted away in my mind, and the lingering sound seemed to stir my heart.

The forest in the fog was eerily quiet for a moment.

Occasionally, the cries of night owls could be heard, which only made the surroundings even more dead silent.

Only the searchlights of the manor in the distance still pierced through the fog, emitting two dazzling beams of light.

The treasure hunters hiding in the dark seemed to be savoring the words spoken by that voice, full of doubts but also a little excited.

Who is this mysterious man? Is his proposal sincere or is it a trap?
Everyone seemed to be weighing the pros and cons in their minds and thinking about their next move.

Fang Cheng, Heilang and others looked at each other, and saw the same confusion and vigilance in each other's eyes.

"Master Bao, did you all hear that sound just now? What was it from?"

Ada couldn't help but ask questions.

Ah Er and Ah San also looked over, hoping to get answers from this experienced gangster.

Master Bao's eyes were solemn, and he spoke slowly:
"The other party is a psychic. Judging from the strength of his mental fluctuations, his cultivation is probably more than twice as high as mine."

Everyone couldn't help but gasp when they heard this.

Everyone knows Bao Ye’s specific strength, and therefore understands what this difference in spiritual cultivation means.

I am afraid that if I am not careful, I will be bewitched and manipulated by the other party.

Xiao Bei scratched his bald head and asked nervously:

"Uncle, the other party invited us to a private secret place. What on earth is this? Is it dangerous?"

Hearing this, Black Wolf looked at the other guys who had the same curious look on their faces as Xiao Bei, so he explained:

"This is the most secret way for us to communicate with each other. Through secret communication languages, we can enter the spiritual space created by the inviter in the world of consciousness."

“Although it is far inferior to the inherited secret realm of the aristocratic families that can influence reality, those who can establish a spiritual secret realm privately are all top masters in terms of spiritual abilities.”

Black Wolf paused, frowning, and then added a reminder:

"Also, we must consider one thing. Although we enter the secret realm in the form of consciousness and our physical body remains in the outside world, there are still certain risks. We must guard against the other party using any means to deceive people."

After hearing this, everyone started talking about it.

"I think this matter is very strange. How could they come out of nowhere and invite us to a secret place to talk? What if it is a trap set by the Lu family masters in the manor? If we go in, won't we be trapped?"

"How about we send someone to scout the surrounding area and contact other teams to see who this mysterious person is?"

Ah Da and Ah Er expressed their opinions worriedly, and even though Ah San didn't speak the language, he also showed worry in his eyes.

Black Wolf looked around and cast his gaze towards Fang Cheng who had been thinking silently:

"Brother White Ghost, what do you think?"

Fang Cheng looked up at the brightly lit manor, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"This mysterious man can transmit his voice to each of our ears. If he wanted to use his psychic ability against us, he could have done it just now. There's no need to be so polite. Since he dared to extend an olive branch, maybe he really has some hidden card in his hand."

"Of course, the risks of cooperation are also obvious."

"But I think the risk is not in the spiritual realm, but in choosing to participate in this cooperation meeting, which is equivalent to handing over the initiative to others and, in a sense, acknowledging that the other party is the leader."

"What the White Ghost said makes a lot of sense."

Listening to Fang Cheng's rather unique analysis, Bao Ye nodded and took over the conversation:

"But in this deadlock, if we don't have any better means and continue to waste time, we will have to retreat down the mountain in disgrace without anyone else doing anything."

Seeing that the bosses were a little undecided, Ah Da asked cautiously:
"Master Bao, Master Lang, Master Gui, are we going to that so-called secret place?"

"go."

Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed, and he replied firmly:
"If all other teams attend this secret party and we are the only ones who don't go, think about what is most likely to happen next?"

When everyone heard this, their hearts skipped a beat and a picture instantly appeared in their minds.

The other teams united together and, under the leadership of a mysterious man, decided to eliminate this unsociable team first to prevent future troubles.

Everyone was then shocked to realize that the other party's strategy was truly sophisticated. Step by step, it could be said that they had completely grasped the minds of all the treasure hunters.

Even if you know it's a trap, you still have to be skeptical and step in to find out what's going on.

"Then let's join in and see what the other party is up to."

Bao Ye pondered for a moment and made a decision:
"If we can really reach a cooperation, our chances of winning will be greatly improved. The manor is heavily guarded, and there are so many wolves and tigers outside. We will definitely not be able to succeed on our own."

Black Wolf frowned:

"Are we all going?"

Bao Ye thought for a moment and replied:
"Two people go, so they can take care of each other, and the others stay and wait where they are."

Among the team members, those with relatively high spiritual attributes and qualified to enter the secret realm are Heilang, Bao Ye, and that Asan.

After some discussion, everyone decided that Bao Ye would take Asan to the party, and Heilang would stay behind to look after the team in case of any accidents from the outside world.

If the mental state of the people who entered the secret realm was abnormal, they could be awakened in time. Fang Cheng suddenly said:

"I'd better go with Bao Ye."

Black Wolf was stunned for a moment, with a look of surprise on his face:

"Brother Bai Gui, do you have enough spiritual energy to enter the secret realm?"

He had a preconceived notion that since Fang Cheng was so strong physically, he must be a little weak mentally.

Fang Cheng replied calmly:
"no problem."

Seeing how confident he was, Black Wolf still had some doubts in his heart, but he couldn't say anything more. He nodded and said, "Okay."

There is nothing wrong with that, Mr. Bao.

After all, with such a capable assistant, you will be more confident in dealing with unknown risks in the secret realm.

At that moment, everyone made some preparations and acted according to the plan.

Fang Cheng closed his eyes slightly, concentrated his mind, and recited the extremely difficult spell accurately and fluently.

The noise in my ears came quickly like a tide and dissipated quickly.

When he opened his eyes again, Fang Cheng's gaze penetrated the extremely thick black fog and quickly locked onto the target hidden in the dark world.

On the edge of consciousness, a magnificent building slowly emerged.

It rises from the ground, is four stories high, and has a high dome.

The whole body is made of flawless white marble carefully carved and spliced.

When consciousness touches this mysterious building, one can even faintly hear the melodious and ethereal sound of an organ.

Fang Cheng then opened the door, walked out of the memory palace, and stepped forward.

Before he could raise his hand to knock on the door, it creaked open.

A hazy light emanated from it, vaguely illuminating the doorway, as if welcoming travelers in the dark to visit.

Fang Cheng took a step forward and entered the light gate with ease.

A white light flashed before his eyes, and the next moment his figure appeared in a very spacious room.

As soon as you step down, a strong sense of space hits you.

Looking up, I saw the dome high up, out of reach, giving people a feeling of depth and vastness.

Sparkling crystal chandeliers are scattered on the walls and ceiling, like twinkling stars in the night sky, providing soft lighting for the entire room.

The most eye-catching thing is the rows of bookshelves that make up the entire wall.

They stand majestically, filled with books of all kinds, some with simple and heavy covers, while others are colorful and glittering, as if they contain mysterious power.

The books are densely packed, stacked layer upon layer, stretching to the end of the sight.

"It looks like a library..."

Fang Cheng looked around carefully and muttered to himself.

Music as soft as the wind lingered in my ears, accompanied by a subtle but clear voice.

Ripples appeared in the surrounding space, and other figures appeared one after another.

Some were standing alone, while others were in pairs, huddled together and whispering.

It is unclear whether these people are the owners of the secret realm or just invited visitors.

And the number is still increasing, making the originally empty room gradually become lively.

A moment later, Master Bao, enveloped in a soft light, also appeared in this mysterious library.

He opened his eyes and seemed to be stunned by the magnificent scene before him, and he stood there in a daze.

It took him a while to come back to his senses. He looked around quickly and found Fang Cheng standing beside him.

Seeing that he had entered this place earlier than himself, a hint of surprise flashed in Bao Ye's eyes.

Then he walked forward and stood side by side with tacit understanding.

"Did you find anything?"

Bao Ye asked first.

Fang Cheng shook his head and replied:
"The scale of this place is unexpectedly large, and it looks different from ordinary secret realms. The owner's strength should not be underestimated."

Bao Ye nodded slightly to show his approval.

At this moment, both of them were wearing Qiangmu masks and black clothes, just like in real life.

This spiritual secret realm is different from the "chat room" of the Smiling Devil. It can actually directly project the visitor's current physical appearance 100%.

Fortunately, the two of them disguised themselves in advance, so they were not worried about exposing their identities.

Looking around, you can see some people also wearing masks or concealing their bodies in other ways.

Of course, most of them show their true faces.

Perhaps it was because he was so skilled and bold that he had absolute confidence in his own strength, or perhaps he did not expect the special rules of the secret realm at all and was caught off guard.

They spontaneously divided into small groups, keeping a certain distance from each other, with vigilance in their eyes, as if there were potential enemies all around them.

Fang Cheng observed calmly, then tilted his head and asked in a low voice:
"Do you know all these people?"

Bao Ye's eyes turned cold, and he replied with some hatred:

"We've fought against a few of them before, so we can say we know each other."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at the crowd, identifying the familiar figures one by one.

"That skinny guy is called Ba Ming. Don't be fooled by his inconspicuous appearance. He is actually a bad guy. He is good at poisoning people and is hard to guard against. It is very difficult to fight him."

"Those two bear-like burly guys, nicknamed 'Black River Twins', are twins with incredible strength. They once smashed the skull of one of my guys with just one punch!"

"And that nail head. His abilities are unknown, but you must be especially careful. He is very dangerous..."

Fang Cheng nodded slightly and listened to Master Bao introducing the situations of various potential opponents.

His eyes inadvertently fell on a figure emitting black and red light.

The light was like a strange flame, jumping and tumbling around its body, exuding an elusive sense of mystery.

As if noticing his gaze, the man turned his head and looked at him straight.

Fang Cheng looked calm, then withdrew his gaze and spoke quietly to Bao Ye as if nothing had happened.

There were all kinds of speculations and discussions around, one after another, which seemed a bit noisy.

Everyone waited in the library for a long time, and their initial curiosity and vigilance were slowly fading away.

Just as someone began to shout impatiently, a voice suddenly sounded:
"It's about time. Everyone who is supposed to come should have arrived."

The voice was soft, steady and penetrating. It was the voice of the mysterious person who had previously conveyed the message to each treasure hunter.

Everyone immediately looked in the direction of the voice, their eyes filled with eagerness and curiosity, all wanting to see the master's true face as soon as possible.

Then, a tall and thin figure walked out slowly from behind a bookshelf.

(End of this chapter)