633: Your disciple knows a shortcut!

Ye Wushang listened to Old Black Mu's vivid narration, his brows tightly furrowed. His powerful Divine Thought meticulously swept over every inch of the battlefield.

The residual terrifying energy storm was undoubtedly the result of a clash between Void Refining Realm Peak experts!

The Baleful Fire aura permeating the air also matched the characteristics of Venerable Dry Bones' Cultivation Technique!

The dense residual aura of resentful Souls, Evil Qi, and Permanent Nothingness's Lifebound Treasure, the Soul Swallowing Banner, could not be faked, fitting the description of being taken away by a Demonic Treasure!

Most critically, the residual aura of the "Mad Extreme Demon Lord" truly existed and appeared extremely furious and rushed!

The energy level of battles between Void Refining Perfection experts is too high, making the traces inherently difficult to fully trace and analyze.

Moreover, Old Black Mu, the "insider," was deliberately guiding and obscuring key information.

Even with Ye Wushang's cunning and experience, he could not find an obvious flaw immediately.

His only doubt was that Venerable Dry Bones' Baleful Fire aura seemed a bit more "scorching" than recorded, but the chaotic energy following the fierce battle made it understandable.

"Venerable Dry Bones pursued him? Do you know the direction?" Ye Wushang asked in a deep voice.

Old Black Mu sneered internally, but his expression remained "weak" and confused:

"Senior Martial Uncle... Senior Martial Uncle was furious and too fast. This subordinate... this subordinate truly couldn't see clearly... I only know he headed... headed northwest..."

"Northwest?"

A cold light flashed in Ye Wushang's eyes. He suddenly turned and roared at a trusted Demon General behind him, whose aura was equally powerful:

"Immediately issue orders! Seal all border choke points of the Xuan Ye Dynasty! Shut down all large-scale Teleportation Arrays!

Especially the paths leading northwest! Search every corner, even if you have to dig three feet down, you must dig out the Mad Extreme Old Devil for me!

I want him alive or dead! Also, spare no effort in searching for the whereabouts of Venerable Dry Bones!"

"Understood!" The Demon General accepted the order and immediately transformed into a streak of light to relay the command.

Only then did Ye Wushang turn his gaze back to the ruins and the "miserable" Old Black Mu.

His expression softened slightly, carrying a hint of comfort and utility: "Permanent Nothingness's unfortunate demise is a great loss to our Nine Nether Sect.

Old Black Mu, you remained unyielding in the face of danger and summoned a Senior from the Sect for aid. Although you failed to save Hall Master Duan, you prevented the Mad Extreme Old Devil from wreaking havoc. Your merits and demerits cancel each other out."

He paused, then announced directly:

"Effective immediately, you shall temporarily assume the position of Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall in Fengdu City!

At the same time, the heavy responsibility of rebuilding Fengdu City is also entrusted to you! You must restore the Origin Qi of this area as quickly as possible! Required resources can be applied for from the Sect!"

Old Black Mu was ecstatic internally, nearly failing to maintain his expression. He quickly struggled to his feet "with difficulty,"

cupping his fists and bowing, his voice filled with "excitement" and "overwhelming gratitude":

"Vice Sect Master's trust! This subordinate... this subordinate will spare no effort, even in death! Please rest assured, Vice Sect Master!

This subordinate will certainly dedicate his life to this, not only restoring Fengdu City to its former state but also elevating it... to the next level!

Transforming it into the Nine Nether Sect's most impregnable fortress within the Xuan Ye Dynasty!" His words were filled with ambition and the drive of a sycophant.

Ye Wushang nodded in satisfaction. They currently lacked manpower to stabilize the situation. Although Old Black Mu's strength was somewhat lacking,

his status was appropriate, and his "performance" in this incident was decent. He was perfect for temporarily stabilizing Fengdu City.

He said no more, taking the remaining experts and transforming into several terrifying streaks of Evil Qi, pursuing the trail toward the northwest.

Watching Ye Wushang and the others disappear into the horizon, Old Black Mu slowly straightened his body.

The expressions of "grief," "weakness," and "gratitude" on his face instantly vanished without a trace.

They were replaced by deep gloominess and a smug smile of having everything under control.

He looked in the direction Yao Delong had left, then glanced at the horizon where Luo Tianying had vanished, finally letting his gaze rest upon this devastated ruin that he was about to Dominator.

"Fengdu City... the Hall Master position... Hehe..." he muttered softly, flames of ambition flickering in his eyes.

However, before the smile on the corner of his mouth could fully bloom—

Tear—!

A massive rift, black as ink and shimmering with ominous spatial turbulence along its edges,

violently tore open in the Void Realm directly above his head without any warning! A ferocious spatial storm raged out from within!

The hairs on Old Black Mu's entire body stood on end. A chill originating from his Soul instantly swept over him!

He violently looked up, only to see a figure, withered like firewood yet exuding a terrifying, suffocating Evil Qi,

stepping out of the rift like a malevolent ghost crawling out from the Nine Nethers!

It was none other than his Senior Martial Uncle—Venerable Dry Bones!

Pale green Soul fire flickered in Venerable Dry Bones' deep-set eye sockets.

His withered face was devoid of expression, yet radiated a chilling rage and coldness that made one's heart tremble.

His murky gaze, like a bone-scraping knife, instantly locked onto Old Black Mu below. His voice was dry and hoarse, like sandpaper rubbing together:

"Martial Nephew Mu! Where is your Senior Brother Permanent Nothingness?!

Not long ago, he actually shattered the Life-Saving Soul Talisman that this Venerable bestowed upon him, regardless of the cost!

Crossing tens of thousands of miles of spatial obstruction, this Venerable was finally able to descend! What kind of desperate situation did he encounter?

Why would he use the Soul Talisman here?!" Venerable Dry Bones' voice was filled with unbelievable confusion.

Permanent Nothingness ran into trouble in his own lair, Fengdu City? This was simply preposterous!

Old Black Mu's heart nearly leaped out of his throat! Cold sweat instantly drenched his back!

Ye Wushang had just left, and this baleful star arrived right afterward!

If he had left even half a quarter hour later, he would likely have already been subjected to Soul Searching and refinement!

That was close! He inwardly screamed in relief.

In a flash of lightning, an extremely sinister thought formed in his mind:

'Since I ran into him, I might as well finish the job! I'll lure this old fogey to the Master's location, and we'll take him out together!

Eliminate future trouble forever! Otherwise, if he remains, I will be exposed sooner or later!'

"Senior... Senior Martial Uncle!" Old Black Mu's face instantly "swelled" with immense "grief" and "anxiety."

His voice trembled, his acting skills flaring up again. "You... you finally arrived! It's too late! A single step too late!"

He pointed at the massive deep pit ruins, his tone urgent:

"It was the Mad Extreme Old Devil! That Mad Extreme Demon Lord who was hiding in the Ba Xia Dynasty!

For some reason, he suddenly appeared in Fengdu City, pretending to trade a batch of top-tier Grand Array Materials with Senior Brother!

The result... the result is that this old dog went insane and actually tried to double-cross him!"

"Senior Brother was caught off guard and successfully ambushed! Under severe injury, he desperately activated the Soul Talisman to seek your aid!

But... but that hateful old dog actually possessed an extremely vicious Demonic Treasure—the Ten Thousand Devils Qi Transformation Bottle!"

Old Black Mu gritted his teeth, speaking as if he had witnessed the event firsthand,

"Senior Brother... he fought desperately to buy time but was sucked alive into that demonic bottle! Right now, I fear... I fear the worst!"

"What?! That old Mad Extreme?! How dare he!!"

Upon hearing this, Venerable Dry Bones' surrounding Evil Qi violently erupted! It shot up into the sky like substantive black flames!

The shattered stones of the ruins beneath his feet were instantly ground into dust! The terrifying pressure of a Void Refining Perfection Peak expert made Old Black Mu feel suffocated!

"Where are they?! Which direction did they flee?! Speak quickly!"

Venerable Dry Bones' voice was bone-chillingly cold, containing murderous intent that could incinerate everything!

Old Black Mu sneered inwardly, but his face was incredibly "eager." He immediately soared into the air:

"Senior Martial Uncle! They left just a short while ago! That old Mad Extreme dog is severely injured, and Vice Gate Master Ye has already led people in pursuit!

This Disciple knows a shortcut! I will lead you there! We must definitely tear him into ten thousand pieces and rescue Senior Brother!"