LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 516 - 207: Suspicion, Breaking Through the Wooden Array (Two-in-One)
Chapter 516: Chapter 207: Suspicion, Breaking Through the Wooden Array (Two-in-One)
A few people came to the formation together, and the three Island Masters stepped onto the formation first.
Then, after a flash of light, the three Island Masters vanished and entered the Five Elements Water Hall directly.
After the three Island Masters entered the Water Hall, the remaining people stepped onto the formation in turn.
Soon, everyone had entered the Five Elements Water Hall.
Upon arrival, Lin Jing looked up at what was before him.
At that moment,
the three Island Masters stood inside the grand hall, and in front of the hall stood an empty platform.
Bai Yi was looking at the platform with an ashen face, and the Island Master of True Dragon Island was also frowning deeply.
Although the face of the Demon Lord was covered by black Demonic Qi and undiscernible, the aura he emitted suggested that he was likely feeling much the same as the other two.
Soon afterward,
the three walked over to the platform and began a careful examination.
And Lin Jing’s group, realizing the ominous nature of the opened platform, did not dare to approach and stood at a distance.
After inspecting the platform, the Island Master of True Dragon Island immediately condensed Spiritual Power to form a Spiritual Barrier, ensconcing the three within it.
The barrier also had a reflective effect, so Lin Jing’s group from outside could not see them, let alone probe with Divine Sense.
However,
they could see Lin Jing and the others on the outside.
After setting up the Spiritual Barrier, the Island Master of True Dragon Island spoke first, saying,
“Judging by the lingering aura on this platform, the Water Command wasn’t stolen too long ago.”
“I reckon it was taken while we were hiding in the Formation Eye to avoid the black mist; someone must have sneaked into this Water Hall and stolen the Water Command.”
“And…”
“Looking at the residual aura here, it likely happened around the same time that disturbance in the Wood Hall occurred. Now, the situation in the Wood Hall is also hard to predict.”
Bai Yi, with an iron face, nodded in agreement.
Then, turning his head with a cold gaze, he swept a look over everyone…
Only to turn back and ask the other two:
“Could it be them?”
The Island Master of True Dragon Island also turned back, sweeping his gaze over Lin Jing and the others, pausing especially when his eyes met Lin Jing’s.
The Island Master of True Dragon Island turned back to Bai Yi and spoke:
“The people we brought with us are all well-known to us, except for one…”
At this point, the Island Master of True Dragon Island looked at Bai Yi and paused.
After hearing this, Bai Yi also turned to look at Lin Jing.
However,
after sizing up Lin Jing, Bai Yi did not say anything, but instead turned back to the other two and said:
“He is the Island Master of Li Yan Island…”
“I investigated him before; there’s no problem. We needed someone with knowledge of the Five Elements Cultivation Technique to enter this Five Elements Cave Mansion, which is why I brought him along.”
“To say that he could enter this Five Elements Water Hall and steal the Five Elements Water Command without our knowledge…”
At this point, Bai Yi hesitated for a moment before continuing:
“There is a possibility, but it’s slim.”
The Island Master of True Dragon Island then spoke:
“Are you suggesting there are others present?”
Bai Yi shook his head:
“That seems even less likely. We encountered so many troubles along the way and exhausted so much effort to get here. How could someone else have arrived before us?”
“Moreover…”
“The formations we encountered are not easy to break through; I can’t imagine anyone else coming in earlier than us.”
Just then, the Demon Lord, who had been silent, spoke:
“Li Mingwu…”
“He knows the Five Elements Cave Mansion best; only he could have entered here before us.”
As soon as the Demon Lord finished speaking, Bai Yi quickly said:
“Impossible…”
“Li Mingwu is severely injured; you all know that. He wanted to enter the Five Elements Cave Mansion before but we only forced him back by joining forces.”
“Apart from him, I can’t think of anyone else…” the Demon Lord spoke again.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yi fell into contemplation.
After a moment, Bai Yi turned to look at Lin Jing and the others again.
This time, his observation of the group was more meticulous, with his gaze lingering on Lin Jing the longest.
After observing, Bai Yi withdrew his gaze and then said to the other two:
“Fellow Daoists, what are your thoughts?”
The Island Master of True Dragon Island spoke up, saying:
“The two Array Masters I brought with me, I have known for hundreds of years; there can’t be a problem there.”
“The two Array Masters brought by Demon Lord are also renowned in the southern outer seas and are well-known.”
Having said that, the Island Master of True Dragon Island glanced at Xue Yilin, then turned to Bai Yi and continued:
“As for that Xue Yilin, I know he has always been following Bai fellow Daoist and helping him. He certainly is not a problem.”
“Now, the only one with an unclear background is Lin Jing.”
“Bai fellow Daoist, you say he’s the Island Master of Li Yan Island, but how long has this Island Master been in our Thousand Islands Domain?”
“Before coming to the Thousand Islands Domain, what did he do; do you know?”
Bai Yi, frowning, looked outside at Lin Jing.
After hesitating for a while, Bai Yi turned back and asked the Island Master of True Dragon Island:
“So, what do you plan to do?”
The Island Master of True Dragon Island then spoke to Bai Yi:
“Why not question him? If possible, we can directly conduct a Soul Search; what do you think, Bai fellow Daoist?”
However,
As soon as the Island Master of True Dragon Island suggested this, Bai Yi immediately interrupted:
“I think that is improper…”
The Island Master of True Dragon Island’s brow furrowed slightly, and then he looked at Bai Yi and said: