When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 242 The Invisible Deception

“We are already enemies, teacher.”

Mu Yaoguang remained unmoved by Dean Yun's regret, and simply said indifferently, "If I hadn't been able to dodge that attack just now, I would have been seriously injured at the very least. You had already chosen your side before you made your move, so why bother with these empty words now?"

Mu Yaoguang and Bai Ze pressed on relentlessly, gradually pushing the Yun family to the brink of disaster.

Even though it's only Yun Shu who's been defeated so far, some clues are already emerging.

If a four-star Bai Ze can defeat a five-star peak Yun Shu, what about a five-star or six-star Bai Ze?

As long as Bai Ze continues to improve at this pace, he will definitely reach the Seven Stars level before graduation, just like Mu Yaoguang back then.

Furthermore, Mu Yaoguang will continue to improve and will not stop here.

If we don't pay attention now, it will be too late in two or three years.

By then, his son, daughter-in-law, and even grandson would not have a good ending, and Dean Yun certainly would not want that.

Therefore, Dean Yun stepped in.

He ultimately chose his family, just like back then.

If Mu Yaoguang hadn't dodged that attack, she would have been severely injured and would have had to go into seclusion to heal, just like she did back then.

Bai Ze will lose a major asset, and Mu Yaoguang will also be unable to advance due to healing her injuries.

Of course, both Dean Yun and the Yun family will have to pay a price for doing this.

However, it would be nearly impossible for Mu Yaoguang to avoid it.

Dean Yun, as her mentor, knew her very well, so even though he concealed his own strength, he was still able to suppress Mu Yaoguang and put her in danger.

unless······
Mu Yaoguang concealed her true strength, a strength that even her mentor, Dean Yun, was unaware of.

"you lose!"

Lin Suying suddenly interrupted, letting out a sharp and triumphant laugh, "You've already lost! You're a member of the Great Freedom Demonic Sect, you've fallen into demonic possession!"

The tangible and intangible Great Freedom Dharma Body, though a cultivation technique, is based on the Great Freedom Demon Blood. It is a demonic art that perfectly combines demonic blood supernatural powers with martial arts.

This function allows for free transformation between the tangible and intangible, altering the body's state and enabling the body to blend into space and move at will.

The first leader of the Great Freedom Demonic Sect relied on this Great Freedom Dharma Body to dominate for decades until the last Demon Extermination Movement. As the Great Freedom Demonic Lord was surrounded and killed, the first leader was also surrounded and killed by six Heavenly Gate Warriors.

Mu Yaoguang's manifestation of the tangible and intangible Great Freedom Dharma Body signifies that she has accepted the demonic blood of the Great Freedom Demon Lord, indicating that she has become a demon and a cultist.

The Yun family won their gamble!

By diverting satellites, attacking the Martial Arts Association, and targeting Mu Yaoguang, the number one genius of the Eastern Xia Federation, even the Dean of the Martial Arts Academy of Yujing Martial Arts University would bear heavy responsibility.

Fortunately, the gamble paid off, and Mu Yaoguang revealed her demonic bloodline.

The result was correct. Although the process was wrong, at least the accountability will be reduced, and Mu Yaoguang, the enemy, will be driven into the abyss.

From the very beginning, Yun Jingming and his wife's target was not Bai Ze, but Mu Yaoguang.

It's not that I want to kill Mu Yaoguang, but at least this time, during the attack on the Martial Arts Association, it's impossible to kill Mu Yaoguang.

That would be going too far; even with a get-out-of-jail-free card, it wouldn't be enough.

What they really wanted to do was to force out Mu Yaoguang's true foundation.

Dean Yun's face still showed regret, and even a hint of guilt, but his eyes were incredibly firm.

In Dongxia, being tainted with the blood of the Great Freedom Demon is an absolute problem. Yun Yan was baptized by the demon blood because of this. Even after he died, his body was taken away by the Ministry of Justice and even at his memorial service.

Now, Mu Yaoguang will be no exception.

Furthermore, if Mu Yaoguang had already accepted the demon blood, then all the previous speculations would be true.

Yun Yan's downfall and subsequent baptism by demonic blood were all orchestrated by Mu Yaoguang.

To my shame, Dean Yun felt less guilty towards Mu Yaoguang because of this.

"Yaoguang, surrender now."

As Dean Yun spoke, he revealed his true foundation, and a clear light rose into the sky, faintly transforming into a scene of the heavens.

It was at this moment that a violent collision of energies occurred within the building.

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boom!
The door was blasted open, and Zhu Ze'an rushed in first.

Contrary to his usual amiable demeanor, the old man now displayed a dignified and awe-inspiring air.

Behind him was a familiar figure, none other than Han Xian, who had come to Canghai City with Yun Yan when they first met.

Han Xian was wearing a full set of black exoskeleton armor, with only his head showing. Behind him were three people, also fully armed, their entire bodies covered by exoskeleton armor, and holding black and gray single-edged swords.

"It has now been confirmed that Mu Yaoguang is connected with the Great Freedom Demonic Sect, and Thousand Faces is now being taken over by a specialist from the General Headquarters."

Zhu Ze'an spoke with conviction, a stark contrast to his previous submissive demeanor in front of Bai Ze.

As the situation changed, this old man's stance shifted remarkably quickly, and he was now directly on the opposite side of Bai Ze.

"Commissioner?"

Standing tall in front of the one-way glass, with a slowly dimming light screen beside him, Bai Ze said, “I only see a traitor who colluded with outsiders and betrayed the Martial Arts Association. He is now trying to silence Qianmian. Chairman Zhu, if we take down Han Xian now, it’s not too late to turn back.”

Meanwhile, "Thousand Faces" in the interrogation room seemed to have heard the sounds outside and showed a hint of fear.

I wonder if this fear is because of what Bai Ze said about silencing them?
Or is it because Mu Yaoguang is involved with the Great Freedom Demonic Sect?

Han Xian felt it was the latter.

"Anyone who obstructs law enforcement will be arrested."

Han Xian revealed a smug look, and with a shout, he charged out like a cannonball.

The exoskeleton armor, combined with the warrior's body, unleashed tremendous power, delivering a punch that created a series of air explosions.

At the same time, a surge of powerful energy erupted around Bai Ze, and his illusory Dharma form instantly materialized, unleashing a punch in the same manner.

One was illusory, the other solid; when the two fists collided, they unleashed a burst of intense heat.

The black and white colors flowed across the Dharma Image Fist, converting all external forces into heat energy. The true energy collided, generating layers of energy that blasted away Han Xian and the other three who were trying to surround him.

Immediately, the energy further solidified, and the enormous Dharma image gradually condensed into a substantial upper body.

A terrifying aura spread out, causing Zhu Ze'an, who was behind him, to involuntarily shrink his pupils.

However, after considering the current situation, Zhu Ze'an did not hesitate for long. He spread his hands apart and spread his sleeves.

This old man liked to wear long robes, which had an ancient style. He was usually a nice guy with no aggression, but now, when he made a move, there was a hidden secret in his sleeve.

Two bursts of white light erupted from those large sleeves, and hundreds of fine threads shot out, nailing onto the Dharma Image's shoulders and wrapping around its arms, actually entangled Bai Ze's Dharma Image.

The continuous flow of true energy travels through these fine threads, causing them to be curved or straight, soft or resilient, each exhibiting a different strength. They can also converge into a single force, as powerful as the waves of a river, yet concealing hidden currents.

Being able to serve as the president of a martial arts association branch in a city, even if it's just a second or third-tier city, shows that Zhu Ze'an has considerable strength.

Although he failed to condense powerful spiritual energy and achieve the ability to project it out of his body, stopping at the fifth level, he still possessed considerable skill after so many years of cultivation. The moves he made even carried a subtle, gentle, and flowing quality.

Combined with that subtle yet potent internal energy, it actually managed to restrain the Dharma Image.

Taking this opportunity, Han Xian and the others activated their exoskeleton armor, smashed through the instruments one by one, bypassed the Dharma Image, and rammed into the one-way glass.

boom!
The glass shattered, and the black figure appeared like lightning beside the central metal chair, reaching out a claw to grab "Thousand Faces'" dantian. The intention was to cripple the dantian first; the attack was ruthless.

However, at this moment, "Thousand Faces" suddenly revealed a mocking smile, and at the same time, his face changed, faintly transforming into the appearance of Bai Ze.

"you!"

Han Xian's pupils contracted sharply, but his hands moved swiftly.

The claws suddenly bent inward, and three sharp beams of light shot out from the gauntlets, piercing straight into the body of "Thousand Faces".

The smirk on "Thousand Faces"'s face suddenly froze, and even his body stiffened.

"Illusion... Ha, we suspected you might be Bai Ze a long time ago. Although we can hardly believe your illusion skills are so high, it's better to be safe than sorry."

Seeing this, Han Xian finally revealed a smug smile, "Do you know how much preparation we've made to deal with you?"

No matter what happens, they have taken corresponding measures, including the fact that "Thousand Faces" is Bai Ze in disguise and that Bai Ze himself is a fake.

It should be noted that Mu Yaoguang had previously impersonated Luo Shui and, after Qi Fangwei's death, pinned the Great Freedom Demon Blood to the ground with a single sword strike.

Given this precedent, it's hard to say whether Luoshui, who seems to be far away in Yujing Martial Arts University, has also secretly come to Canghai City.

That's why the Earthly Fiend Breaking Yuan Nail obtained from the Yuan Realm was equipped on Han Xian's exoskeleton armor.

At this moment, the surging energy outside weakened, and the illusory image of the Dharma seemed about to dissipate.

Han Xian sensed the aura and felt relieved, ready to take a good look at the other party's disheveled appearance.

But······
The "thousand faces" that came into view still maintained that neutral appearance, as if the previous signs of change were an illusion.

Furthermore, he lost consciousness, and his head slowly drooped down.

died?

Han was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

An extremely ominous feeling, like a venomous snake, crept up his spine.

The Earthly Fiend Breaking Yuan Nail, designed to counter Bai Ze, has already been used; it was used so easily.

Why did it go wrong?
Why did you use it without hesitation?

"Return to nothingness".

The hundreds of fine threads wrapped around the Dharma image emitted wisps of mist, instantly dissolving the true energy attached to them. Even the high-tech threads dissolved in the mist.

The rising mist made the Dharma image appear hazy and indistinct, carrying a hint of mystery and—terrifying!
"Visible deception can be guarded against, but how can we defend against invisible deception?"

"Your failure stems from your excessive attachment to the deception you perceive."

The real deception is not directed at these people's sight and hearing, but at their emotions and will.

Being overly wary of visual deception makes them overlook their own inner impulses.

This is where Bai Ze truly exerts his power, making his words lawful.

Accompanied by a cold voice, the sword blade swept across all directions.

"Heavenly Net Protects the Body."

Zhu Ze'an's expression changed drastically, and white light burst forth from his sleeves once again, but this time it was not aimed at the enemy, but rather enveloped him like a cocoon.

However, the blade was extremely sharp, with an indestructible edge. When it struck the cocoon, it cut through it like a hot knife through butter, penetrating it instantly.

"what--"

Blood splattered everywhere, and a figure missing both arms flew out from the broken cocoon.

Compared to Yun Shu, this old fellow Zhu Ze'an is far too weak, both in terms of skill and willpower.

Woo!
A large hand reached out with a whooshing sound, grabbing the opportunist, while the sword blade had already slashed through a semicircle, cutting behind him.

The air blade, unleashed by the "Azure Netherworld Severing Technique," was enveloped in an invisible force field. This force field vibrated at a frequency of ten thousand times per second, increasing the high-frequency oscillation destructive power of the air blade. It easily sliced ​​through the exoskeleton armor, leaving scorched sword marks.

In the end, the sword blade killed three people and suddenly transformed into an invisible field, sucking in Han Xian and the corpse on the metal chair.

"Return to nothingness".

True energy surged into his hands, directly dissolving Han Xian's power. Then, his Dharma form lifted the fixed metal chair, grabbed the two people and the corpse with both hands, and broke through upwards.

[Master, the image has been edited.]

Luo Shu's voice rang in his ears, while Bai Ze waved his hand and unleashed a blade of energy that cleaved through the building, allowing his Dharma Image to break through the structure and finally rush to the rooftop.

"Long——"

The concrete crumbled, and amidst the rising dust, the majestic Dharma image rose.

Bai Ze, within the Dharma Image, swept his gaze across the crowd in mid-air.

"Zhu Ze'an colluded with traitors and used a thousand faces to silence witnesses."

"Han Xian colluded with outsiders and betrayed the Martial Arts Association."

The majestic Dharma image extends deep into the palm of the hand. Through the fingers formed by the condensation of true energy, one can see two struggling figures and a corpse.

"besides,"

Bai Ze stared at Dean Yun, Yun Jingming, and Lin Suying. "The three of you, attacking the Martial Arts Association, could it be that you were in cahoots with them?"

Lin Suying and Yun Jingming's expressions immediately turned cold.

This is trying to pin the blame on them.

Although the deduction was justified.

A fierce glint flashed in Lin Suyi's eyes as she said, "Mu Yaoguang has become a member of the Great Freedom Demonic Sect, and I think you can't escape responsibility for that either."

This guy wasn't one to be trifled with either; without hesitation, he slapped a label on Bai Ze, trying to brand him as a cult member as well.

Even as they were talking, Lin Suyi made her move and directly took down Bai Ze.

A chill swept across the sky, like frost and snow falling from the heavens, darkening the night sky, and the extreme cold directly enveloped the Dharma image.

Seeing this, Mu Yaoguang spun the Tai Su Wan Xiang Armor in her hand, about to stop it, but suddenly stopped.

At the same time, Dean Yun raised his palm and unleashed a beam of clear light, shattering the chill.

"dad!"

Seeing this, Lin Suying looked puzzled, but was pulled back by Yun Jingming, who flew over and gestured for her to look around.

Lin Suyi frowned and looked over, only to see that the night sky had become unusually deep and dark.

A series of dark black energies quietly arrived, transforming into the forms of a flying serpent and a dragon-turtle, intertwining with each other.

"The Ministry of Justice is here," Yun Jingming said in a low voice.

These law enforcement machines are ruthless; if you dare to act in front of them, they will take you down.

However, the arrival of the Ministry of Justice officials also meant that Mu Yaoguang could no longer leave even if she wanted to.

Now, the satellites that were repositioned should have relocked onto this location and transmitted the message to the Ziwei Pavilion in Yanjing.

(End of this chapter)