Even though they all believed no outsider had infiltrated their group, they were still human.
Beyond their innate curiosity about things, humans also doubt and trust. As sentient beings with independent consciousness and thought, hearing March 7th's words, they couldn't help but ponder.
Was there really an Annihilation Lord among them? If so, who could it be?
With these thoughts, their gazes slowly shifted, beginning to size up those around them.
Let's view it from Stelle's perspective:
If there really is an Annihilation Lord, could it be… March? No, no, I've been with March these past few days. General Jing Yuan said that for an Annihilation Lord to impersonate someone, it takes time.
Then Uncle Yang? Hiss~ That actually seems possible. Why else would Uncle Yang suddenly chase after that blond man that day? Sure, he was a wanted criminal, but… it felt a bit too unusual.
Jing Yuan, then? No, no, Jing Yuan's the one who told us about this, and he's an Emissary himself. Phantylia might not be able to overpower him.
Fu Xuan? Uh… probably not. If you ask why, Stelle could only say it's intuition.
Then, finally…
Lost in thought, Stelle looked up. At the same time, Welt, Fu Xuan, and March 7th also raised their heads, their gazes converging on Dan Heng.
After a brief moment, Dan Heng, who had also been deep in thought, looked up to find everyone staring at him.
The handsome youth raised an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. It seemed this group had collectively pinned their suspicions on him.
"Dan Heng, I remember you were supposed to be stationed on the Express, right? Why are you here?" March 7th stroked her chin, questioning Dan Heng.
"Sigh~" Seeing his suspicions confirmed, Dan Heng let out a helpless sigh before responding. "March, I was indeed stationed on the Express, but Uncle Yang sent me a message, so I came to the Xianzhou."
"Hm, that's right. It was indeed Uncle Yang who messaged you."
After hearing Dan Heng's response, March 7th nodded and turned her gaze to Stelle.
Catching her cue, Stelle thought for a moment before her eyes lit up. "Dan Heng, do you remember that dragon-year limited-edition phone case you used? Where did you buy it?"
"Dragon-year limited-edition phone case? I don't use phone cases, and I've never bought one."
Hearing Dan Heng's answer, Stelle gave March 7th an OK hand gesture, indicating his response was satisfactory.
"Well, looks like you're the real Dan Heng. Sorry, it's a sensitive time, so we have to be cautious." March 7th stuck out her tongue at Dan Heng, offering an apology.
"Hahaha, there's no need for such measures, everyone. Finding Phantylia's location isn't that difficult. We don't need to waste energy suspecting each other and causing internal conflict." General Jing Yuan laughed heartily, easing the tense atmosphere.
"In a moment, I'll have Fu Xuan activate the Divination Commission's Matrix of Prescience Ultima. Soon, we'll be able to pinpoint Phantylia's location."
"Huh? It can be resolved that easily?" March 7th scratched her head awkwardly. So all her deductions and suspicions were just making things worse.
Some time later, at the Xianzhou Luofu, the Divination Commission of the Six Charioteers…
At the center of the Matrix of Prescience Ultima, Fu Xuan's hands formed a series of intricate seals. In a few breaths, she executed dozens of imprints.
In an instant, the law eye on Fu Xuan's forehead flickered, and a surge of Causality Path energy poured from the girl's body, instantly illuminating the entire Matrix of Prescience.
"Shift the stars, plan the course of fate!"
As the girl's voice fell, the Matrix of Prescience fully activated. An overwhelming pressure radiated from Fu Xuan, spreading wildly in all directions.
Originally, Fu Xuan, who had not yet stepped onto the Path of Causality, couldn't fully harness the power of her law eye.
The law eye bestowed upon her by the Wisdom Aeon granted immense computational power and the ability to see through illusions, but it also came with troublesome side effects.
As a result, Fu Xuan was plagued by chronic headaches. Each time she used the law eye, her head would ache even more intensely. If this continued, she feared she might fall to mara-struck madness prematurely.
But now, with Yun Fan's help, the authority of Causality had dispelled the law eye's side effects.
With the aid of Causality's power, she could now fully unleash one hundred percent—or even one hundred twenty percent—of the law eye's potential.
"Fu-Fu Xuan is incredible!"
Watching this scene, March 7th couldn't help but exclaim. The last time Fu Xuan acted, she didn't seem this strong, did she? How was she so powerful this time?
And this aura… it felt somewhat similar to Yun Fan's. Could it be… Fu Xuan had also stepped onto the Path of Causality?!
The Matrix of Prescience glowed and operated ceaselessly. A quarter of an hour, half an hour, a full hour passed.
Finally, the Matrix's light dimmed, and Fu Xuan, at its center, descended from the air, landing steadily on the ground.
Moments later, Fu Xuan, whose eyes had been closed, opened them. Under the tense gazes of the group, she slowly spoke.
"This seat has identified the location of the Annihilation Lord Phantylia."
Instead of immediately revealing the exact location, Fu Xuan turned her gaze to Dan Heng.
In an instant, the atmosphere grew tense. Jing Yuan and Welt even placed their hands on their weapons, ready to act…
"Imbibitor Lunae, I'm afraid we'll need your assistance this time."
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"Who are you? This road is closed. Please turn back!"
On the only path to the Scalegorge Waterscape, Yanqing sat bored on a roadside stone.
The youth held a three-foot-long blade, its cold gleam flashing as he swung it through the air, as if venting his frustration.
This morning, his master had summoned him, saying there was an important task for him.
When he heard that a group was setting out to confront an Annihilation Lord, his eyes nearly popped out of his head.
He had thought he'd be able to join this campaign. With the feat of repelling an Annihilation Lord under his belt, his chances of becoming the Sword Champion of the Luofu would increase, and perhaps his name would even be remembered for ages.
However, to his disappointment and surprise, his master had tasked him with…