Heaven Slaying Blade

After spending so much time together, Chu Mo gradually discovered that, at least for these One-eyed Clan members around him, the beings in Gray Land are not entirely devoid of emotion, nor are they indifferent to everything. It's just that their survival environment has shaped their principles of conduct. Fundamentally, these one-eyed monsters are not entirely the kind of irredeemable demons.

So, many times, this is the reality: the unknown can cause a lot of conflict and misunderstanding. However, there are also many beings in this world who, despite having the ability to understand or already knowing clearly, choose to play dumb.

Chu Mo and Meng Na's group, consisting of over thirty beings, encountered no crises along the way. They hardly even saw members of other races.

Meng Na explained, "Nearly all Gray Land beings rarely venture far from their cities, as it poses a severe life-threatening risk. Only truly powerful beings in Gray Land would roam about."

Their journey proceeded smoothly into the territory of the formidable Evil Patriarch.

A month later, under Meng Na's lead, they arrived at the largest city in Evil Patriarch's territory. In Gray Land, every city resembles a massive continent, incredibly vast and exuding an unmatched grand aura. However, almost all cities lack a name.

This city is an exception. It is called Evil City. It's said that Evil City contains numerous teleportation arrays that can transport beings to many places within Gray Land. However, not everyone can afford to use these teleportation arrays.

For now, Meng Na, being penniless, estimates that even if he exhausts all his resources, he could only use them three to five times. Naturally, he is reluctant to waste them.

In Evil City, many beings of various races can indeed be seen. Chu Mo even spotted many human figures.

This feeling is indeed very comforting.

Humans are inherently lonely, which is why they need to live in groups. When one hasn't seen others of their kind for a long time, the feeling of loneliness grows stronger and stronger.

However, in Gray Land, the Human Clan members are almost universally cold and do not like interacting with outsiders.

Upon seeing Chu Mo, many merely glanced briefly at him.

At this time, Meng Na used divine sense to communicate with Chu Mo alone, saying, "I have an old friend here, and we can go seek refuge with him first."

"You have a friend?" Chu Mo looked at Meng Na with suspicion.

Meng Na couldn't help but roll his eyes and said angrily, "Why can't I have a friend?"

Chu Mo pursed his lips. He really found it hard to imagine what kind of being Meng Na's friend could be.

Soon after, a skinny figure, entirely shrouded in a cloak, appeared far away in a corner.

Meng Na whispered, "Let's go!"

The group of over thirty people split into several smaller teams, all quietly following that skinny figure from afar. They followed him into a very old and somewhat dilapidated large courtyard.

The courtyard walls were very high, reaching dozens of zhang, and were protected above with arrays. Even if one flew into the sky, their divine sense would be blocked by the arrays. This was almost standard equipment in every city in Gray Land. After Chu Mo and the others entered, the skinny figure pulled off his cloak, revealing a delicate face.

It turned out to be a human!

Not some other being transformed into a human form, but an actual, genuine human. So, Chu Mo was a bit surprised.

At this moment, the woman said in a low voice, "General Meng Na is my lifesaver, having saved my life before." She seemed to be explaining to Chu Mo, perhaps finding it odd to see another human alongside General Meng Na.

"You can call me Zhen," the woman said, looking at Chu Mo.

Chu Mo nodded, "I am Chu Mo."

General Meng Na looked at the woman and said, "Zhen, have you heard about me?"

Zhen nodded, "I've heard. The Red Serpent Clan has gone mad, dispatching numerous experts to search for the general's whereabouts. The One-eyed Clan just now publicly released information, claiming that the general attacked the Red Serpent Clan's city without permission and killed the Red Serpent Clan's young lord. The crime is unforgivable, and they are cooperating with the Red Serpent Clan to capture the general."

Meng Na snorted; this outcome was already within his expectations.

His subordinates, though they also foresaw this outcome, still showed expressions of anger.

The Red Serpent Clan seeking them out is one thing, but the way the One-eyed Clan is desperately distancing itself at this time is disgraceful.

But that's Gray Land for you. There is no reason, and little warmth to speak of.

"Will our presence here cause you trouble?" Chu Mo looked at the delicate woman and asked.

Zhen shook her head, "The general saved my life back then, and I can always return this life to the general."

"Don't say that. We're just here for a temporary stopover. Later, we'll look for an opportunity to enter the Tunnel!" Meng Na seemed to trust Zhen very much and did not hide anything from her.

Upon hearing the words "the Tunnel," Zhen's eyes immediately brightened with a bit of surprise, "You intend to go to the Tunnel?"

Meng Na replied somewhat dejectedly, "Gray Land no longer holds space for us to survive. We can only try our luck at the Tunnel."

Zhen said, "I've heard that recently, the Evil Patriarch is planning an attack on the Tunnel, perhaps..." As she said this, she shook her head and murmured, "This won't work. Once the army attacks, the other side of the Tunnel will respond, and there will be many strong practitioners waiting over there. Then, there will inevitably be a bloody battle, and no matter the outcome, it will do us no good."

As she spoke, Zhen raised her head and looked at Meng Na, "So, we must enter the Tunnel ahead of the army."

"Shouldn't there be Scouts sent in before the army advance?" Chu Mo asked.

Zhen looked at Chu Mo approvingly, "That's correct, but... those Scouts are the Evil Patriarch's most elite and loyal subordinates. It's not easy to sneak into their ranks."

"Do you have a plan?" Chu Mo already noticed that Zhen seemed to have some influence in this city.

Zhen thought for a moment and said, "In a few days, the Scout army's general will have a birthday. By then, we can try to send a gift to that general. If we manage to impress them, maybe they can arrange for us to join the Scout army."

"Us?" Meng Na looked at Zhen, "You don't mean..."

Zhen nodded, "I've had enough of this Gray Land. If possible, I'd also like to leave here. Although the other side of the Tunnel is equally harsh, I think it's better than the Gray Land, right?"

"But you here..." Meng Na frowned slightly.

Zhen shook his head and sighed lightly, "Everything I have here is based on the premise that those big shots won't trouble me. Once someone targets me, everything I possess could vanish instantly!"

Then, Zhen smiled, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. As for the gift, I'll handle it. You all stay here for the next few days, don't wander around. Wait for my news."

After speaking, Zhen settled Meng Na's group of subordinates and then donned a black cloak, quickly leaving.

Inside the room.

Meng Na said to Chu Mo with some emotion, "I never thought that a good deed I did unintentionally years ago would reap such rewards today."

Chu Mo looked at Meng Na, frowning slightly, "Are you sure she's trustworthy?"

"She is, after all, your clanswoman." Meng Na joked with Chu Mo.

Chu Mo shook his head and said softly, "General, I think you need to understand something. A young prince of the Red Serpent Clan died. They will certainly offer a huge bounty to find us. But Zhen never mentioned this to us. Instead, she warned us that people everywhere are looking for us and not to leave here..."

Meng Na's face turned somewhat unsightly as he looked at Chu Mo, "No way?"

"Is the General really a creature of the Gray Land?" Chu Mo smiled, "In Gray Land... is a life-saving grace worth much?"

"Not worth much." Meng Na said somewhat dispiritedly, "So what do you suggest we do?"

"How about we sneak out and gather some intel?" Chu Mo suggested.

Meng Na nodded, "Alright, I'll follow your lead."

For two beings at the ancestral realm level, leaving here unnoticed was not difficult. Even Meng Na's other One-eyed Clan subordinates didn't notice that the general and Chu Mo had left.

In the end, at the gate of the courtyard, Meng Na said with a difficult expression, "How did this happen?"

An array had been activated. If Chu Mo and Meng Na forced their way through, they would unquestionably trigger it.

Chu Mo said, "Maybe... it's her way of self-protection."

"No, I feel uneasy now." Meng Na looked at Chu Mo, "Think of a way for us to get out!"

"What about them?" Chu Mo was referring to General Meng Na's subordinates.

A flicker of struggle crossed Meng Na's eyes, "If Zhen has no ulterior motives, they're naturally safe. If she does... no one will escape!"

He had a point.

"So, we'll go out first, gather information on the current situation outside. If... she really has a problem, Meng Er and the others... aren't just for show." Meng Na still made a decisive decision.

Chu Mo nodded, then he took out Heaven Slaying, and said to Meng Na, "We need to act fast!"

As he spoke, Chu Mo swung his knife!

A blade light instantly sliced open a faint crack in the array.

The speed and sharpness of this strike were so extreme that the entire array didn't react at all!

Chu Mo and Meng Na transformed into two specks of dust and slipped out through the crack.

Afterward, the two started walking into the city.

An hour later, the two gathered together. Both looked stern. They exchanged glances and immediately understood—no further communication was needed.

Both knew what the situation outside was.

"Not looking good," Chu Mo said.

"Big trouble!" Meng Na sighed.

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