Chapter 198: Bamboo Forest Illusion Formation

However, the Obsidian Beetle and Zhang Mu, who were silently watching everything from the bushes, are now confused. Zhang Mu is still puzzled about who the woman behind Long Qi is and why she was brought to this place.

Now that he has realized it is a battle of spiritual strength, he can’t understand too much about it because he can’t perceive it. He is now thinking about what kind of being this woman in black veil is.

He swore that he had never seen this woman in Shan Xi City before. She had such strong abilities and was hidden so deeply by Long Qi, it was certain that Long Qi considered her the most trustworthy partner, or you could say, she was a kind of assurance.

Could it be that this mysterious veiled woman’s abilities actually surpass that of second-rank Long Qi?

But then Zhang Mu thought again, wait a minute, just now the Obsidian Beetle had mentioned that there were only three people at the scene with abilities surpassing its own. Just by looking around, the white fox, zombie monk, and Long Qi already took up three spots.

So, that means, if this remaining veiled woman is not at a third-rank level, there is only one possibility left. This veiled woman must only have first-rank abilities. Zhang Mu believed in the judgment abilities of the Obsidian Beetle.

But how did someone with first-rank abilities manage to survive in such a mental battle? And judging by Long Qi’s demeanor, since he brought her here, it’s highly unlikely that he brought her along just as a burden.

What kind of reasons could lead him to consider a first-rank evolver as his trump card?

Not to mention, he can only rely on the perspective of the Obsidian Beetle to observe the entire battlefield at the moment. Even if he were to be right in front of her, he might not necessarily be able to uncover the identity of this veiled woman.

Mental warfare is silent, and Zhang Mu’s abilities are actually on par with Long Qi’s. This is because he has consumed so many mental crystals, the act of resisting and combating is one thing, but seeing through is another matter altogether. It would take abilities surpassing his own to achieve that.

“Zhang Mu, what do we do now? Whose side are we on?”

Out of nowhere, Obsidian Beetle suddenly asked Zhang Mu, who remained silent without giving a reply. Seeing the four creatures standing still like statues bored it, as it expected an exciting battle but was met with this sight instead.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mu couldn’t help but curse, saying, “Are you foolish? You must have helped Long Qi and the others. Even if we don’t know that mysterious veiled woman, at least she won’t harm you now. I guarantee that if things escalate, and the White Fox and the Zombie Monk get involved, you’ll be the next target. I can’t promise to save you if you get in trouble, I will have to retreat.”

Disdainfully, Obsidian Beetle remarked, “I was just joking around. Look at you, clearly a human but lacking a sense of humor, hopeless.”

Zhang Mu was too preoccupied to respond to Obsidian Beetle; he was busy thinking of a way to resolve the situation.

Break the deadlock with force? Should Obsidian Beetle directly attack the Zombie Monk or the White Fox with its second-rank strength?

Initially considering this brute force tactic, Zhang Mu quickly dismissed the impractical idea, unsure of the consequences it might have on Long Qi and the veiled woman.

After much contemplation, Zhang Mu found no solution utilizing Obsidian Beetle’s physical strength and wind element. However, based on his previous encounters with individuals of strong mental abilities, he feared for Long Qi and the veiled woman’s safety in this dire situation.

Although Zhang Mu was uncertain about the mental and physical traits of the mutated White Fox, he knew for sure that the Zombie Monk was no ordinary adversary.

The Zombie Monk was a true king among the zombie horde, a smart zombie selected from a six-digit number, representing the pinnacle of zombie evolution, unlike common advanced zombies.

Long Qi and the mysterious woman in black impress Zhang Mu a lot for dealing with such a clever zombie.

Moreover, this mutated creature is not only the king of the thousands of mutants but also how can an ordinary creature survive among the fierce mutants without strong abilities to become the leader of the group?

The strength of the mysterious woman in black is highlighted from a different perspective, showing her dominance in a way.

Zhang Mu decided to take action himself.

Zhang Mu wonders if there are any dangers unknown to him, like the Obsidian Beetle, once he enters the Zhenguo Temple.

Now, it seems that if Zhang Mu doesn’t act soon, Long Qi might be in trouble.

Zhang Mu doesn’t make a move lightly. He may have advanced to a second-rank evolver in terms of mental strength. He feels ready to try using this gentle yet powerful external force.

He recalled the mental power attached to the Obsidian Beetle’s soul connection completely, relaxed his stiff body, stood up, looked at the crumbling Zhenguo Temple, gritted his teeth, dashed inside.

By following the Obsidian Beetle’s gaze earlier, Zhang Mu remembered the route to the bamboo forest very clearly and smoothly entered the bamboo forest area.

When Zhang Mu first arrived here, he sensed details that the Obsidian Beetle couldn’t see. He felt a bit uneasy as he gazed at the peaceful bamboo forest and furrowed his brow.

Something is not right about this bamboo forest!

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