205: The Mu family was destroyed.

Deep within the Northern Wilderness Mountain Range, Northern Wilderness Region.

Inside a massive, ruined palace, mysterious runes floated above, forming chains that sealed the area—a vast formation.

However, the formation had dimmed considerably, countless runes were obliterated, and many chains were broken, with an immense amount of Evil Qi emanating from within.

Many powerful figures surrounded the formation, continuously trying to break it.

Just then, a voice came from within the formation.

"Everyone, immediately speed up the collection of blood essence! This Saint has sensed that an Evil Thought has been eliminated!"

"We must complete the blood essence collection before those Holy Land forces react. Then, this Saint can Breakthrough the Seal on my own!"

Hearing this voice, the people around stopped their actions.

The leading man, shirtless and revealing a muscular chest, was covered in intricate ghost-face tattoos.

His head was adorned with a strange red pattern that spread across half his face, making him appear incredibly evil.

"Evil King, Evil Spirit Woman, you two go and kill that Strong One who dared to eliminate the Evil Saint's Origin Evil Thought! He must be executed!"

"Xie Langzi, take some men to assist Evil Demon Heaven and the others. Collect the blood essence as quickly as possible. If necessary, launch a full-scale war!"

"This time, there can be no mistakes!"

His booming voice, filled with cruelty, indicated that no one could stop their plan.

"Yes!"

The three replied respectfully, then turned and left without hesitation.

...

The next day,

Cang Province, Tianshuang City.

The once bustling city now appeared somewhat desolate.

Stalls along the streets were disheveled, countless tables and chairs were scattered haphazardly, and debris lay everywhere.

Many ordinary people could still be seen carrying their belongings, leaving the city with forlorn expressions.

Mu Buyu looked at Tianshuang City, so different from his memory, and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

He stopped an old man carrying a pack and asked, "Elder, what are you all doing?"

The old man sized him up, realizing he was a young man, and lowered his guard, responding, "Young man, don't you know?"

"Know what?" Mu Buyu was startled, thinking of the recent events at the border. His face darkened, and he had a bad premonition. He continued, "Oh, Elder, I'm returning from another great province to visit relatives and am not too clear about what's happening here!"

The old man's cloudy eyes widened in understanding. So he was from another province; no wonder he didn't know.

Thinking this, he began to explain, sighing helplessly, "Alas, recently, some evil Cultivators appeared out of nowhere. Many cities have been massacred and turned into ghost towns!"

"At first, it was just the border, but these past few days, it's gradually spread into Cang Province's interior. Several large cities nearby have already been wiped out. The City Lord said our Tianshuang City is very likely to be the next target, so he told us to flee quickly!"

"Alas, I don't know what kind of karma we've accumulated!"

The old man shook his head helplessly. If not for this, who would willingly leave a place they had lived their entire lives?

"Aren't those Cultivating Sects going to resolve it?" Mu Buyu asked.

"Cultivating Sects? Alas, don't even mention it. Several third-rate Sects have already been destroyed. Now, the major Sects are still observing, not daring to act easily!" When this was mentioned, the old man's helplessness deepened.

He also hoped someone could deal with those evil beings, but it was useless!

But as some Sects were destroyed, the others became fearful for themselves, so how could they care about them?

Hearing this answer, Mu Buyu was also shocked.

In just a few days, even third-rate Sects were destroyed. Was it really that serious?

However, thinking of the strange Evil Thought in Yuanyang City, he wasn't surprised.

Third-rate Sects, at most, were only at the Creation Realm, and had no chance of winning against an Evil Thought at the Enlightenment Realm.

What he hadn't expected, though, was that several second-rate forces in Cang Province remained indifferent!

If the Heavenly Sound Sect were still here, even if their power was low, they would never stand by and do nothing!

If this continued, the entire Cang Province would be destroyed.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken.

When those people finish destroying all the cities, they will definitely move against these forces!

"Young man, I advise you to leave here quickly too. When those evil demons arrive, you won't be able to escape!" The old man advised Mu Buyu with a helpless expression, thinking that such a young man shouldn't lose his life here!

After speaking, he prepared to leave.

"Elder, wait, I still have something I'd like to ask!" Mu Buyu called out to the old man again.

"Oh, what is it? Ask quickly. I'm an old man, and my legs aren't as strong as a young person's. I need to hurry on my way!" The old man looked at him, not angry, but just urged him to be quick.

Mu Buyu took a deep breath, then, with a nervous heart, anxiously asked, "I want to ask if the people of the Mu Family in Tianshuang City have left here yet?"

"The Mu Family?" The old man was puzzled for a moment, then thought about it. Under Mu Buyu's anxious gaze, he said, "If you're talking about the Mu Family, one of the major families, then I can only tell you they were wiped out about a month ago!"

The Mu Family… was wiped out!!

This answer struck Mu Buyu like lightning, shattering his last shred of hope.

"Wiped out…" He mumbled, distraught, his face growing paler, his body staggering back a few steps.

"Young man, are you alright?" The old man quickly supported him.

Mu Buyu was dazed for a long time before he somewhat recovered. He waved his hand, a little lost, "I'm fine, Elder. Thank you. Please go and flee first!"

He broke free from the old man's hand and staggered alone towards the direction of the Mu Family.

"Strange person… Forget it, I should leave this place quickly." The old man didn't connect Mu Buyu to the Mu Family. After feeling a little strange, he quickly left Tianshuang City.

...

The Mu Family courtyard was in ruins, countless buildings collapsed, turning into a wasteland.

Broken swords and halberds were stuck in the debris, exuding a desolate aura.

Within the ruins, a faint scent of blood still lingered.

Mu Buyu knelt before this wasteland, like a wooden figure, unmoving.

The desolate wind blew, and unspoken pain and sorrow continuously lingered in his heart.

His back appeared somewhat lonely and bleak.

The old man's words kept echoing in Mu Buyu's mind.

A month's time, wasn't that when he entered Wudao Peak?

He despaired. If he had returned then, perhaps everything could have changed!

Revered Master!

Why, why didn't you let me return then?

Suppression, anger, an unimaginable jumble of thoughts kept surfacing!

His eyes were gradually swallowed by darkness.

Until late at night, when heavy rain began to fall.

He still knelt in place, unmoving.

Behind him, a graceful figure stood, holding a red umbrella, silent and full of heartache.