I Can Extract Divine Power

If Shen Bai decided to retaliate, given his reputation for ruthlessness in the Jianghu, they would have absolutely no chance of survival.

With a single, simple sentence, the Vice Dean had bound them all to the same boat, and they had no choice but to get on board.

He didn’t need a verbal response; the Vice Dean could already see their thoughts reflected on their faces.

He then turned to look at Abbot Xuanzhen.

"My side is pretty much ready. All that’s left is to wait for the Mysterious City to descend."

Abbot Xuanzhen nodded. "That puts my mind at ease."

After that, everyone present fell silent. They each began to regulate their condition, bringing themselves to their absolute peak to face the descent of the Mysterious City.

Time slowly passed.

In the blink of an eye, a terrifying rumble suddenly echoed between Heaven and Earth.

A faint tremor ran through the ground. At first, it was subtle, but as time passed, the shaking grew increasingly violent.

As the violent tremors intensified, a cold, ancient, and desolate aura began to permeate the air.

In the blink of an eye, the view before them blurred rapidly, as if a thick haze was being smeared across their vision.

And as the scenery blurred, that cold and ancient aura intensified just as quickly.

In the span of just a few breaths, everything around them had become too blurry to make out any details.

Abbot Xuanzhen placed his palms together, his expression serene, and said, "The Mysterious City has descended."

Ahead, the border of the Mysterious City looked completely unremarkable, almost as if nothing was there at all.

But any Cultivator knew that just a few more steps forward would mean instantly arriving in the Mysterious City.

The Vice Dean frowned. "Why didn’t they post anyone to guard the perimeter?"

Qi Huang Taoist was also filled with doubt.

"Perhaps they failed to calculate the city’s exact boundaries, so they’re only standing guard outside."

"We’re out of time. Even if it’s a trap, we have to spring it."

We’ve put so much into this plan, invested so much manpower and resources. If we don’t follow through now, we’ll suffer a double loss."

Abbot Xuanzhen nodded. "Everyone, follow me. Our survival on this journey is uncertain, but even if we die, we must drag Shen Bai down with us."

Then, as if to prove his resolve, he was the first to step inside.

In an instant, Abbot Xuanzhen’s figure vanished.

After Abbot Xuanzhen disappeared, the others exchanged glances before entering one by one.

Before long, the space was empty and silent once more, as if no one had ever been there.

...

Meanwhile, Shen Bai surveyed the familiar city around him, the air thick with an ancient, decaying aura. A faint smile touched his lips.

Beside him, Yao Long clasped his hands in a salute. "Lord Shen, we have entered the Mysterious City."

As he spoke, his eyes held a hint of confusion.

Shen Bai noticed and said calmly, "You want to ask why I didn’t post guards around the perimeter, don’t you?"

Yao Long nodded, not shying away from the question. "Yes, Lord Shen. Why didn’t we secure the area? If the Demonic Forces try to enter, it could cause a huge commotion."

Shen Bai shook his head. "There’s no need. Our goal isn’t just to deal with the Mysterious City, but to eliminate the Demonic Forces as well. If we guard the entrance too tightly, they won’t be able to get in. We have to leave this opening for them. Only by letting them enter will we have the opportunity to wipe them out completely."

Hearing Shen Bai’s explanation, Yao Long nodded in agreement.

Shen Bai glanced around at his men.

The one hundred members of the Observatory all stood guard, their expressions stern.

Sensing his gaze, they all turned to look at him.

Shen Bai thought for a moment before speaking slowly. "Everyone, listen up. This is going to be a tough fight. Your mission is simple: while doing your utmost to stay alive, you are to destroy the Mysterious City and the Demonic Forces within it."

"You are to use any means necessary. Do it at all costs."

"Sir!"

Everyone saluted in unison.

Shen Bai looked at Yao Long. "You and the leader of the Yi Division will proceed according to the plan we agreed upon. Remember, I don’t want you to scatter. You must act as a single, unified force, sweeping through one street at a time."

Yao Long acknowledged the order. "Lord Shen," he asked, "are you certain you’re not coming with us?"

"I had intended to, but it looks like that’s no longer possible."

Shen Bai shifted his gaze to the empty space before him.

A lone figure was visible there, slowly moving.

It was Red Makeup. Dressed in red, she approached with graceful, measured steps.

Yao Long saw her as well and immediately drew his weapon. "Protect Lord Shen!"

Shen Bai placed a hand on Yao Long’s shoulder. "Stand down. My purpose in coming here was also to meet with her. You all just proceed with your mission."

As soon as he finished speaking, Red Makeup, still wearing her red bridal veil, gave Shen Bai a slight bow.

"Sir," she said, "besides your group, another party has entered the Mysterious City. Are they your enemies?"

Shen Bai raised an eyebrow. "From the sound of it, it seems you have a degree of control over this Mysterious City."

Her unexpected question had just revealed that she knew the Mysterious City like the back of her hand.

As for the other party that had appeared, Shen Bai didn’t need to be told who they were.

Red Makeup nodded slightly. Her expression was hidden by the red veil. "Sir, I have used the full extent of my power to suspend all the rules of the Mysterious City. That party is currently in the northern part of the city. If you head there directly, you will find them."