"Ugh... I thought this barrier was very strong, looks like I’ll need a new one next time. Buying the holy stone for the barrier cost me quite a bit, it really hurts," Wei Yunshu said, pained.
"She used a Breaking Realm Talisman, which is at least ten times more expensive than your barrier. But using such a cheap barrier for your Treasure of the Sect? Did you already swap the treasure for a fake?" Tianmiao asked disdainfully, questioning.
"Truly willing to spare no expense!" Wei Yunshu remarked, then widened his eyes at Tianmiao’s words, "Right, why didn’t I think of that, swapping it for a fake. It adds more intrigue, a fake Bai Yue stealing a fake Tree Heart."
Tianmiao was stunned: "??? So the Tree Heart is real?" Such a big heart? Or rather, so confident? Thinking there’s no way the other side could actually take the artifact?
"Look, she succeeded." Wei Yunshu called Tianmiao to keep watching the show.
The fake Bai Yue pulled a black bag from behind her waist, covered the Tree Heart, and lifted it upwards. The black cloth bag shrank to a brocade bag size and was tucked into her sleeve. Then she leaped down from the tree, and the black-clad individuals below moved to cover her retreat.
At that moment, the whole Fenglan Sect suddenly lit up eerily. It was dark just moments ago, but now the brightness kept increasing.
The deep sound of alarm bells echoed throughout Fenglan Sect, with countless disciples racing towards the back mountain.
The fake Bai Yue, escaping with the Tree Heart, did not seem panicked as if she had anticipated this situation. She simply quickened her pace, flying forward. The twelve guards in black cloaks behind her were organized in groups of two, blocking the Fenglan Sect disciples’ pursuit.
The Tree Heart, placed inside the Spiritual Object Bag by the fake Bai Yue, emitted a blinding white light, making her extremely conspicuous. Countless Fenglan Sect disciples rushed towards her direction.
Tianmiao, sitting high up, watching the chase below, voiced, "Aren’t you afraid there are others supporting her? Although Teleportation Talismans are ineffective within your sect, what if a strong cultivator aids her, how would you handle losing the artifact?" Though Tianmiao could guess who might come to help, she couldn’t interfere too much or directly point it out. But the impression Wei Yunshu gave her was so good, she couldn’t resist giving a hint.
Just as Tianmiao finished speaking, the determined large group of disciples headed towards the light, intending to stop the despicable thief targeting their treasure. But the light from the Tree Heart abruptly vanished.
The forest suddenly became as quiet as if time had stopped, and the pitch-black night obscured view, halting everyone’s footsteps unexpectedly.
Wei Yunshu stood up, speaking gravely, "I’ll go check!" Then he stepped on the window and leaped out.
Tianmiao watched him navigate through the air before following him.
"Where do you think you’re going!" Wei Yunshu shouted as he soared down towards the fake Bai Yue’s position.
At that moment, the previously bright-as-day Fenglan Sect dimmed once more.
Just as Wei Yunshu’s hand was about to grasp the fake Bai Yue, someone pulled her back, clashing with Wei Yunshu’s palm. They both staggered backward. That person grunted but didn’t retreat, charging forward again.
In mere moments, they exchanged over a dozen moves, with Wei Yunshu wielding his sword and the opponent countering with theirs, the two becoming entangled in battle.
The spiritual energy collision inflicted significant internal injuries on the attacker, who stubbornly pressed on, and after several more moves, plenty of bloodstains appeared on their body.