Does anyone actually Believes That My Master Is A Mortal?

Misty Mountain, Wayless Sect.

Su Xi's sleeping chambers.

The Starfish Apparition had already been completely flabbergasted.

What? The Sweeping Old Man??

Your sweeper is that strong??

The Starfish Apparition looked at the apparition that Baize had manifested in front of it.

It fell into silence.

Wayless Sect, the Sweeping Old Man.

This meant that the region it was currently in.
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Belonged to a certain sect, the mortal who had freed it was a disciple of this sect, and the killing intent it held for this sect disciple had drawn out such a sweeping old man.

What the hell kind of sect is this??

A mere sweeper terrifying to such an extent??

Beyond silence, the Starfish Apparition had no other emotions left.

A moment later, it finally came back to its senses.

"I mean no harm. I simply did not know this person was a disciple of your sect. Had I known, I would not have made a move against them."

"However, at this moment, your sect disciple does not seem to have sustained any injuries. May I ask if you could let me leave?"

The Starfish Apparition's voice was hoarse as it asked.

"You may."

The apparition of Baize across from it nodded indifferently.

Upon hearing these words.

The Starfish Apparition rolled up its actual starfish body, ready to escape in an instant.

But then it heard the next sentence from Baize's apparition, cold and unexpected.

"You can try to walk out and see. I may let you leave, but this girl's respected master will definitely not let you go. Her master's strength far surpasses mine, and perhaps at this moment, divine sense has already enveloped this place. You might attempt to take a step outside and see what happens."

The apparition of Baize spoke slowly.

The Starfish Apparition, poised to leave, came to a sudden halt, completely dumbfounded.

Where on earth had it arrived??

"Then what do you want me to do?!"

The Starfish Apparition looked at Baize's apparition with a bit of irritation.

"I do not know about that; you should be asking this young lady."

Baize gave Su Xi a glance, who looked somewhat dazed and panicked with fear.

There was a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He could see how extraordinary the young girl's physique was.

A physique in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, protected by it?

This was indeed quite rare.

On the other side.

The Starfish Apparition had no choice but to reluctantly shift its gaze to Su Xi, trying to regain control of its emotions.

"That... young lady, how did you come to possess my actual starfish body?"

The Starfish Apparition managed a strained smile.

But the smile on its face looked vicious and ferocious.

"I, I, this was given to me by my respected master..."

Su Xi also tried her best to not appear so frightened, her eyes held resolve; she was the disciple of her master and must not bring shame.

"Then what did your master give you this starfish for?"

The Starfish Apparition took a deep breath and asked.

"My master said that this is a strange treasure puppet and told me to thoroughly comprehend it."

Su Xi stuttered out.

"Puppet..."

The face of the Starfish Apparition stiffened.

Anger began to stir within it. Was it seen as just a puppet in the eyes of certain beings??

Mere fodder for others to gain enlightenment??

It had once been a formidable being, one who had blood-washed countless sects...

If it wasn't considering the apparition of Baize next to it, as well as the divine sense of some existence Baize had mentioned, it surely would have exploded in rage.

But now it had to bow its head.

"What do you mean by 'comprehend'? What is that supposed to mean?"

The Starfish Apparition asked, suppressing its anger, in a low voice.

"My master told me to understand the Way of the Puppet..."

Su Xi explained.

"What is the Way of the Puppet? Is it the kind that controls others? I can do that. If I pass this legacy to you, can I leave?"

The Starfish Apparition asked.

"My Respected Master said that when one masters the Way of the Puppet to a minor degree, one can control the heavens, the earth, and all living beings. Whatever the eyes behold, all can be controlled..."

Su Xi whispered.

As soon as these words came out.

The Starfish Apparition was dumbfounded.

Is this what you call the Way of the Puppet? He had never heard of such a thing.

What he knew was merely simple manipulation of others' hearts and minds, but controlling the heavens, the earth?

To be honest, he was sealed precisely because others used the power of heaven and earth to suppress him.

"This... I don't know how to do that."

"How about I teach you what I know, and then you can figure out the rest on your own??"

The Starfish Apparition said with extreme helplessness.

"That, that works."

Su Xi didn't know what to do next, so she could only nod in agreement.

"Then brace yourself for the legacy."

The Starfish Apparition stretched out one of its tentacles and touched Su Xi's forehead.

The part of the legacy was instantly transferred over.

After doing all this.

The Starfish Apparition no longer looked at Su Xi.

Instead, it turned its gaze toward Baize.

"May I leave now?"

The Starfish Apparition asked out loud.

"You may, of course. But the 'may' I speak of refers to my say-so; whether that person outside will allow you to leave, that's uncertain."

The Baize's beastly apparition shifted into a human shape, hunching over, staring at the Starfish Apparition.

"Are you trying to back out on me?! What exactly do you want??"

The Starfish Apparition became anxious.

"Just stay by this person's side obediently. When she grows up, if you gain her consent, then naturally you can leave."

Baize shook his head and spoke.

"Then won't I have to wait until the cows come home??"

The Starfish Apparition said in bewilderment.

"You'll have to wait even if it's until the cows come home," Baize said indifferently.

"Is there no room for negotiation?"

The Starfish Apparition ground his teeth.

"No."

Baize shook his head outright.

"Well then..."

No sooner had the Starfish Apparition uttered a word, it suddenly coiled up the starfish, rose to its feet, and tried to rush outward, seemingly attempting to catch them off guard.

But it seemed Baize had anticipated this long before.

With a gesture of his hand, the trace of essence that made up the apparition turned into countless chains that spread out instantly.

The Starfish Apparition couldn't resist at all and was captured by the numerous chains, pulled back into the starfish.

Baize also casually laid down a layer of seals and prohibitions on the starfish to prevent the other from escaping.

After having done all this, Baize's apparition stood there quietly, awaiting the heavenly punishment to descend and destroy his incarnated apparition.

In Baize's view, his committing this action as an apparition was something the Heavenly Dao absolutely wouldn't permit.

Perhaps it wouldn't directly punish his true form, but the apparition would certainly be erased by the heavenly forces.

Thus, Baize was already prepared to abandon this apparition—for him, this apparition was merely made from a trace of Qi, no loss, no major harm done.

But to Baize's surprise.

Heaven and earth did not bring down any punishment.

Baize's apparition glanced instinctively at the one holding the starfish and the still shocked Su Xi.

Was it because of this little girl's special physique?

Receiving divine protection from heaven and earth, because he was protecting this little girl, the heavens did not punish him?

What a curious physique.

Baize's apparition looked at Su Xi, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He couldn't help but marvel at Daoist Chu's insight, to have found such a disciple...