Chapter 100: Urgent—Commence the Operation!
“Brother Tu, could it be that something unexpected happened on that side?” Wu Hao asked anxiously.
Tu Lu shook his head, though his expression remained grim.
Could it be that he had to give up the Purple Camel Peak?
He gritted his teeth, about to make that decision, when his face suddenly changed again!
A reply finally came from Purple Camel Peak—they agreed!
“Damn it, why does it have to be at a time like this... If only it had come half a day earlier... I have no choice but to give it my all!”
He clenched his teeth and summoned the faint consciousness hidden within his Twin Ice Swords, beginning to visualize the Small Zhou Heaven Image Technique!
Inside the city lord’s mansion, Zhen Ling’s face suddenly shifted. Her consciousness was violently pulled by a force, and the scene before her transformed into a vast, boundless space, as if she were immersed in the infinite cosmos!
The world beneath her seemed to shrink continuously. On the distant horizon, a dozen colossal stone statues appeared, most blurred, but one immense statue of a goddess stood clearly.
The moment her consciousness was drawn in, she instantly sensed something amiss.
This kind of illusion was far too trivial for her to be truly affected by; just as she prepared to break free, she caught sight of the statues. Her expression changed at once as she felt an extraordinarily profound secret.
In an instant, it ensnared her.
...
“Though I don’t know how long it will hold, at least I’ve bought some time,” Tu Lu exhaled deeply, cold sweat soaking his back.
Given his level, there was no way he would allow Zhen Ling to enter a genuine visualization space. The statues were merely his own insights—his understanding of the Small Zhou Heaven Image Technique accumulated over several months.
This was a contest of comprehension.
But even without mentioning the difference in talent, in terms of cultivation level, he and Zhen Ling were worlds apart!
What he had pondered for months would take Zhen Ling far less time. How long this could delay her depended on when she could fully grasp that portion of the profound secret.
Hopefully, it would be long enough...
Though still uneasy, this was the best strategy available. He even integrated some insights from the Seven-Colored Giant Dragon stored in his memory—his final trump card!
“Sorry, I had some personal matters just now,” Tu Lu scratched his head, then spoke solemnly, “But it’s settled now, and there’s good news—just recently, Purple Camel Peak agreed; we can proceed!”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng and the others’ eyes brightened.
...
At the same time, deep within the prefectural mansion’s outer courtyard, Tu Lu was walking on foot, led by Purple Camel Peak.
However, as they walked, he sensed something wrong.
The route they were taking was exactly the same as before!
Could it be that Purple Camel Peak hadn’t relocated?
Impossible!
They continued all the way to the innermost part of the courtyard. Purple Camel Peak opened a secret passage, and they descended further.
Approaching the end, the overwhelming sensation of his separated self’s connection to his original body surged once again.
As expected, no relocation had taken place!
Tu Lu furrowed his brow slightly.
“Master Tu, I have brought you here personally; I hope you will do your utmost,” Purple Young Master said.
Tu Lu glanced at the massive Thunder Stone ahead and then turned back, “Young Master Purple, during the inscription process, I hope everyone can stay clear.”
At these words, the expressions of Purple Camel Peak’s members, Zhao Yuyang, and the two Purple Mansion cultivators accompanying them all changed!
Before Purple Camel Peak could respond, Tu Lu gave a wry smile.
“Young Master Purple, if it were an ordinary inscription, I wouldn’t mind spectators. But this is a special inscription technique—not precious per se, but an ancient legacy. When I received this inheritance, I swore never to divulge it. So...”
He trailed off, but everyone understood the implication immediately. They exchanged uneasy glances.
“I see, then I shall withdraw,” Zhao Yuyang said after a brief silence, though reluctant, he cupped his fists respectfully.
As an inscription master himself, he understood the rules. Regardless of whether Tu Lu’s words were true, even he had techniques he preferred to keep secret.
This made Purple Camel Peak’s expression even grimmer.
He had never trusted Tu Lu and certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving him alone here.
Yet he couldn’t openly express distrust in front of Tu Lu, leaving him in a difficult position.
Just then, he remembered the blood jade soul contract they had forged, and he gestured subtly at the void beside Tu Lu, which eased his mind somewhat.
“Since Master Tu is indisposed, Young Master Purple and Master Zhao will await your success at the exit.”
“Let’s go!”
“Young Master Purple, please take care!” Tu Lu nodded gratefully.