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No one would have guessed that the head of the Wu family, a small merchant family in Licheng, was actually a demonic cultivator.

Moreover, he was a demonic cultivator at the Shattered Realm.

At this moment, Wu Tianci secretly observed the people of the Heavenly Punishment Division with his divine sense, a hesitant look on his face.

"Should we just go all the way and eliminate them all?"

However, he quickly dismissed the thought.

The reason is simple: Wu Tianci believes that these people won't find anything out.

After all, he personally took action to erase all traces.

The Heavenly Punishment Bureau won't waste much time here for a mere guard.

"They assumed the person was dead after only three days of disappearance?"

"Could it be that the Heavenly Punishment Division is so extravagant that they've been crafting soul lamps for their guards?"

Wu Tianci sighed with emotion, "The imperial dynasty is still so wealthy."

In the cultivation world, if a cultivator goes missing for three days, is that considered a missing person?

A single retreat can easily last for dozens of days.

...

At this moment, the two officials and Leng Lingqi exchanged a glance.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in their eyes as they returned to their branch.

He immediately waved his hand to set up an array to surround the area, and only then did Leng Lingqi speak.

"You felt it too?"

...

"I sensed it; there was a faint, almost imperceptible feeling of being watched."

A wicked official said quietly.

"This small town seems to be quite something!"

Wu Tianci had truly underestimated these individuals; cultivation level was one thing, combat strength was another.

"When did your centurion disappear, and what was he doing before he disappeared?"

Leng Lingqi asked.

Half of the subordinates in the Licheng branch were recruited from the local area.

"Reporting to the Lord, the centurion was in the branch office before he disappeared."

He was still there that night, but he was gone the next morning.

"At first, we thought he had gone out to investigate something, but he disappeared for three days straight!"

Leng Lingqi arrived at the place where Baihu was standing.

Close your eyes and open your mind to carefully sense the traces here.

"Strange, they even erased the centurion's aura."

He then turned to look at the two officials.

"My lords, I will need your help now."

The two nodded and stepped forward, then each stretched out their hands.

The next second, a stream of true essence slowly emerged and surged into Leng Lingqi's body.

At this moment, Leng Lingqi had already closed his eyes.

With his hands moving rapidly, a series of hand seals appeared in the air.

Instantly, a mysterious rune array appeared in the air in front of them.

Suddenly, Leng Lingqi shouted.

"Time travel!"

This is not a true time-reversal ability!

Only those at the Dragon Transformation Realm, and specifically those who cultivate the Law of Time, can unleash this power.

To unleash such supernatural powers, one must also suffer considerable backlash.

Leng Lingqi is a special case.

Because of his cultivation technique, he is able to use "Time Reversal" at his current level.

However, the scope is limited to the surrounding space-time.

Moreover, the longer the time spent going back, the greater the consumption and backlash will be.

In an instant, the spiritual energy in the air gradually formed a picture.

The scene is initially empty, then suddenly there is a jolt in the air.

A hand enveloped in light disappeared in the scene.

The next moment, the image in the air exploded.

Leng Lingqi suddenly opened his eyes and spat out a mouthful of blood.

The two officials beside him also took several steps back, their faces turning pale.

At this moment, his men rushed forward to help the three of them.

After swallowing a pill, Leng Lingqi frowned and said.

"The person who made the move is clearly stronger than us; he has erased everything that remained here."

Even if time were to rewind, we could not see the past.

"It seems we have no choice but to report this to His Highness!"

...

At the Crown Prince's residence, Six Fingers and Mu Wenhan arrived in haste.

Seeing the expressions on their faces, Xia Zhaoyan guessed that Li Cheng's investigation was probably not going well.

"Your Highness, the investigation in Licheng has stalled."

"Even Palace Master Leng's use of time reversal couldn't find the murderer." Mu Wenhan's expression was somewhat solemn at this moment.

At this moment, Six Fingers spoke up.

"Your Highness, someone who can completely erase all traces of existence, even the traces of time there, have been erased."

"Such a person is at least a strong expert in the Shattered Realm."

Xia Zhaoyan suddenly stood up, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

He initially thought it was just some random thug, but unknowingly killed his subordinate.

Now it seems that this was deliberately aimed at the Heavenly Punishment Division.

"Since even Leng Lingqi can't do it, then going to the Dragon Transformation Realm won't help either."

It's not that the Dragon Transformation Realm is inferior to Leng Lingqi.

The time-manipulation ability used by the Dragon Transformation Realm is essentially the same as Leng Lingqi's time reversal.

"It seems I have no choice but to ask my father for help!"

Six Fingers, standing to the side, didn't understand, but Mu Wenhan's eyes lit up.

"Your Highness, do you mean to use the Celestial Mirror?"

"That's right!" Xia Zhaoyan nodded.

"We can only try the Great Xia Dynasty's treasured artifact, the Celestial Mirror."

The Celestial Mirror is a magical treasure representing the destiny of the Great Xia Dynasty.

It can only be used by consuming one's luck, and this magical artifact is rarely used under normal circumstances.

As long as one is within the Great Xia territory, one can use this magic treasure to see past events by consuming one's luck.

It is both an offensive magic weapon and a special magic weapon.

"You may go back first. I will go to the palace now."

...

In the Hall of State Affairs, Xia Zhaoyan met with his father, the Emperor.

"Father, I wish to request the use of the Celestial Mirror!"

Xia Hongwu looked at his son with a surprised expression.

Using the Sky Survey Mirror? I never thought there would be anything he couldn't do these days.

This piqued Xia Hongwu's interest, so he inquired about the specifics.

After Xia Zhaoyan finished explaining, the Xia Emperor's face was also filled with rage.

Within their own territory, someone dared to assassinate a guard of the Heavenly Punishment Division!

With a wave of his hand, light surged in the air.

The next second, a mirror-like magical artifact radiating pressure and an ancient aura appeared.

"You cannot use the dynasty's fortune yet, so I have infused this magic treasure with a strand of fortune."

"At that time, as long as the fortune inside is activated, it will consume its fortune to investigate."

Xia Zhaoyan respectfully accepted the magical artifact and then bowed to express his gratitude.

"Your subject thanks Your Majesty."

I am very grateful.

It should be understood that the magical treasures that govern the fortune of any dynasty are related to the nation's destiny.

We won't use something unless absolutely necessary.

This is not as simple as just consuming one's luck.

If we're not careful, we could throw the dynasty's fortunes into chaos!

"Go then, I also want to see who has such audacity!"

In the present day, in the Great Xia Dynasty, is there anyone who dares to provoke the Heavenly Punishment Division?

Emperor Xia's curiosity actually outweighed his anger!

I haven't seen such a silly goose in a long time!

Xia Zhaoyan hurriedly left the palace and returned to his residence, carefully examining the magical artifact.

He then had Six Fingers and Mu Wenhan summoned.

Not long after, the two returned to the Crown Prince's residence.

The first thing I noticed was the magical artifact in Xia Zhaoyan's hand.

"Your Highness, did you really borrow it?"

Mu Wenhan was still shocked.

Only the local natives truly understand how important this magical artifact is to the Great Xia!

Xia Zhaoyan nodded, then said to Six Fingers:

"This magical artifact is very important, so I need you to personally take the Celestial Mirror to Licheng!"

"Identify the culprit first. If you can't handle them, call for backup!"

Xia Zhaoyan dared not be careless and would not hand over the Sky-Patrolling Mirror to anyone else.