Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

Although they ultimately didn't get any information from Yu Renlu, Su Baichen's illusionary domain, released through the Soul-Suppressing Sword, could reflect the true nature of people's hearts. This at least confirmed one thing for everyone: there really is a being in this world that occupies a human body but is not human!

Whatever their thoughts or purposes, it will not be a good thing for humanity.

"How could this be... It's a pity that my Yin Sect doesn't have a single person who has cultivated the Eight Transformations of Illusionary Yin to the first rank. Otherwise, we could try to see if the illusionary field formed by a normal first-rank illusion technique could have the same effect."

"But there's no denying that Bai Chen's discovery this time is extremely important."

"Our Changchun Palace must conduct a self-examination."

Su Baichen hesitated and said, "Self-investigation... is probably not a good idea. If we can't find all the moles in a short time, they might be prepared... Moreover, if the situation isn't as bad as we think, such a large-scale investigation might alienate our fellow disciples."

Upon hearing this, Master Xuanyin immediately responded: "This is not difficult. I will first request reinforcements under the pretext that the demonic path is rampant and needs more members. Then, I will secretly send a letter to Senior Brother Kaiyang, asking him to send a group of core disciples. You can then take the opportunity to conduct a round of screening among them..."

"In this way, we should be able to stabilize our core base in one fell swoop."

"As for the rest, I'll have the Yin Sect disciples practice the 'Mysterious Yin Heart Mirror' more when I get back. Currently, apart from your illusion technique domain, only this secret technique can reveal some clues."

"Come here with us now to make sure all of us are okay."

Su Baichen was astonished. His master was truly decisive, immediately ordering him to screen the fellow disciples in Linxian City.

Su Baichen naturally agreed and then followed the instructions to a mountain villa outside the city.

Su Baichen then realized that the manor in the mountains was actually the property of Changchun Palace.

Or rather, it was a place run by the outer disciples of Changchun Palace.

As soon as he entered the manor, before he could even exchange pleasantries with the elders, he had already untied the Binding God Sash, grasped the Demon-Suppressing Sword, and unleashed his illusionary domain.

The scene of an ancient battlefield suddenly unfolded, replacing the entire manor.

Su Baichen strode inside, his gaze sweeping over everyone present... He breathed a slight sigh of relief; none of them had any problems.

Just as someone was about to raise questions, Master Xuan Yin gave an explanation: "Please calm down, everyone. This is my disciple's illusion technique. He suspects that there are traitors among the outer disciples of this manor who have joined the demonic path, so he uses illusion to control them first and then make an assessment."

Master Xuanding actually knew there must be another reason behind this, but he had already handed over the Spirit Message Copper Finger to Master Xuanyin, so he was unaware of what had happened earlier.

But he still cooperated and said, "I see. This was my oversight. I didn't realize that these outer disciples, who are away from home for so long, might be at great risk of being corrupted."

"We'll go check it out right away."

The outer disciples lived in the side rooms on the other side, and they would not normally appear in front of these elder-level cultivators of Changchun Palace.

Although Su Baichen's main purpose in returning this time was to confirm that there were no problems with the elders and fellow disciples, he couldn't say it outright, so he used the excuse of investigating the outer disciples.

However, perhaps this mistake turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

When they arrived at the outer disciples' location, they were surprised to find that two of the four outer disciples in charge of managing the manor were emanating thick black demonic energy, their spiritual energy, tainted by extreme emotions, was fully exposed in the illusionary realm that directly targeted the mind.

There's also a strangely shaped 'ink spot'... Goodness, there really is one among the outer disciples!

At this moment, the two outer disciples corrupted by the demonic sect seemed less important.

Xuan Yin Zhenren looked at Su Baichen, his eyes filled with shock.

Since such a person has appeared among the outer disciples, what about among the disciples who have already entered the sect?

This……

Black Cage!

Su Baichen, Xuan Yin Zhenren, and the Fisherman acted simultaneously, each sealing off the consciousness of the three problematic outer disciples.

In this illusion space, this profound-level illusion took on a physical form.

That was a six-sided enclosed cubic cage that imprisoned the consciousnesses of the three people.

Those two outer disciples who were merely tempted by demonic influences were fine; they were simply locked up.

but……

That mysterious entity seemed completely unconcerned about the confinement of the black cage, instantly breaking free and fleeing into the distance.

"Even a black cage can't hold it!"

The fisherman also exclaimed in surprise, he hadn't expected to encounter this situation.

Xuan Yin Zhenren and Su Baichen were slightly taken aback, and each used other methods.

Xuan Yin Zhenren waved his hands, unleashing a ball of azure flame.

This is the Illusionary Fire, a profound secret that can only be learned after reaching the third rank of the Illusionary Yin Eight Transformations.

The third level of the Eight Transformations of Illusionary Yin is to turn the illusory into the real, and the significance of this Illusionary Fire is to give illusions the temperature and lethality of real flames, but without the need for combustibles and accelerants required for real flames to burn.

Su Baichen felt regretful. If only he had the Soul-Controlling Banner now, he could have restrained this thing and examined it slowly.

However, he was overthinking things, because the Soul-Controlling Banner was just a method devised by Yu Xiangke, while the so-called Yin Sect Master, Xuan Yin Zhenren, had other ingenious tricks.

He deftly took out a small bell and then gently shook it...

The ink-like spirit, convulsing from being scorched by the azure phantom fire, was drawn over and then sucked into the bell.

"The Soul-Suppressing Bell? You even crafted this magical artifact?"

The fisherman asked with some surprise.

Master Xuanyin laughed and said, "I've been secluded for 200 years, and with nothing to do, I've practiced all the magical artifacts and secret techniques passed down through the lineage... I brought them with me this time thinking I could use them to deal with the demonic people, but I never expected they would come in handy at this time."

The Soul-Suppressing Bell is a righteous magical artifact. Its purpose in sealing souls is not to imprison or enslave them, but to be used to refine some ghostly spirits and evil spirits.

Seeing that his master had succeeded, Su Baichen quickly dispelled the illusion.

"Clang~ Clang~ Clang~"

With three loud noises, the two outer disciples whose wills were imprisoned in the black cage, as well as the being whose soul had been forcibly stripped of its seal, all fell straight to the ground.

The remaining outer disciple looked at his fallen companion in a panic, and then at the group of elders who were approaching menacingly. He felt his legs trembling.

Master Xuanyin waved his hand: "Go back to Changchun Palace. Once you've received your reward, don't come out again. It's dangerous outside, and I'm afraid I can't take care of you."

The outer disciple looked delighted and quickly agreed.

He could tell that things were not going well, so he quickly went back to his room to pack his things and prepare to leave.

The remaining people stood around the three silent figures for a long time without saying a word.

"Sigh~"

Master Xuanding said, "We always have to face these kinds of things."

Master Xuan Yin nodded: "That's right, let's interrogate those two who learned the demonic arts first."

Faced with an even more bizarre existence, these two traitors seemed to have little value.

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