CHAPTER 2128: CHAPTER 2126: THE TRAP OF THE CORNERED BEAST

Bai Ruozhu looked up at him and asked, "Who are you? What are you doing here so late?"

Sun Xu chuckled, "I’m from the Disciplinary Hall, and I’m here to interrogate you, of course."

As soon as Bai Ruozhu saw Sun Xu, she was completely certain that the person in front of her was definitely the monster.

Once, when she brushed past Sun Xu and others, she felt something was off. Later, she specifically looked into the background of those in the Disciplinary Hall, gaining some understanding of their family situations and martial arts capabilities.

Sun Xu was originally an honest and ambitious young man, but his skills were average. Now, appearing here meant that he hadn’t been hiding any skills; rather, the essence within him had been replaced.

Bai Ruozhu didn’t hurry to expose him. This monster was arrogant, undoubtedly playing her because he felt secure. She decided to pretend she didn’t know his identity, stalling for time while waiting for others to arrive.

"Haven’t you already convicted me? What else is there to ask?" Bai Ruozhu said with a face full of displeasure, "Go back and tell the Fifth Elder, since you dislike me, I’ll just leave the Jiuli Clan. There’s no need to smear me with this kind of thing. When the Second Elder rebelled, I handed out quite a few poisons, and now just because poison is harming people doesn’t mean it’s definitely me, right?"

Sun Xu laughed, "Who told you to give others homemade poisons? Frankly, you were too foolish; that’s why you’re in this situation today."

Bai Ruozhu glared at him, "What do you mean? Late at night, and the elders from the Disciplinary Hall didn’t come—only sent a small fry like you? Who exactly are you?"

She wore an expression of realization, "You’re the mastermind, or an accomplice of the mastermind, aren’t you?"

"Haven’t you heard the saying? ’The more you know, the faster you die.’ You’re doomed today," Sun Xu laughed recklessly; the Confinement Room was soundproof, and he wasn’t afraid of being heard.

After saying that, he revealed his sinister intentions, suddenly launching both palms at Bai Ruozhu, a thick black fog emanating from his palms.

Bai Ruozhu quickly raised her hand to teleport the black fog to the Curse Tree in the Space. She was completely sure now that this person was definitely the monster from the Space.

Because even when the Second Elder used similar black fog techniques, it wasn’t this thick. Apart from the monster itself, even if he gave the fog to his subordinates, it would likely only be on par with what the Second Elder managed.

Additionally, Bai Ruozhu noticed a problem: it seemed this monster’s method of attacking people was through the corrosion and devouring properties of the black fog; otherwise, knowing she could resist the fog, why not use other attack methods? Was it out of reluctance, wanting to try her again?

She barely had time to think, because the Curse Tree in the Space could only absorb so much. She didn’t know how long she could hold out, and could only pray for the rescuers to appear quickly.

The next second, a figure rushed in from outside the Door, swinging a sword fiercely at "Sun Xu’s" neck. Bai Ruozhu looked closely; it was Feng Cheng. It seemed he knew her plan and had been protecting her in secret. Bai Ruozhu gratefully smiled at him and said, "Be careful."

"Sun Xu’s" face twisted, dodging Feng Cheng’s attack, his neck bending at an unnatural angle—something no living person could do.

"It’s you again, you pesky nuisance. Today, I’ll deal with you too!" he shouted, reaching with one hand towards Feng Cheng, the thick black fog billowing out, aiming to envelop Feng Cheng.

Feng Cheng used inner strength to resist. Unlike ordinary people who would die upon touching the fog, he too couldn’t afford to let the fog envelop him.

At this time, Bai Zepei and the elders arrived. Bai Zepei swiftly set up a barrier, blocking the Door. "Sun Xu" looked at the crowd, angrily shouting, "So this was your setup, Bai Ruozhu, you can really endure humiliation!"

Bai Ruozhu resisted his black fog while saying, "You’ve been able to hide like a turtle; what can’t I endure?"

"Sun Xu’s" face turned ashen with anger, releasing the black fog more fiercely.

The elders, fearing the fog’s invasion, quickly retreated, utilizing Mechanical Puppets to attack him. Fortunately, the Mechanical Puppets were unaffected by the fog.

"You can’t kill me; at most, you can kill this body—pity this young man." He laughed loudly.

Feng Cheng finally spoke, "Who are you trying to fool? Can this young man survive after you’ve taken over his body? He’s been dead long ago."

Bai Ruozhu suddenly thought of something, "I understand now. When the Second Elder escaped from the secret realm, he was no longer himself; you had already taken over his body. When they killed the Second Elder, you took the opportunity to switch bodies and ended up in Sun Xu. Am I right?"

The monster laughed loudly, "So you can’t kill me. Even if you destroy this body now, I can just choose another one. With so many people present, who should I pick?"

His smile was truly sinister, and having such an expression appear on an originally honest and simple young man’s face was utterly bizarre.

"Of course, I’ll choose a younger body; I’m not fond of old ones." As he spoke, his gaze fell on Bai Zepei.

Bai Ruozhu shuddered involuntarily. She could resist the black fog, but she didn’t know how to prevent the monster from entering someone else’s body. What if the monster really made a move—what about Brother?

The people present were somewhat hesitant to gamble, but could they just give up, let him escape, and allow him to continue causing harm? Every person here had their own principles, and they were even prepared to sacrifice their lives. Letting the evil monster walk away and continue to kill was something not a single one of them could do!

Bai Zepei said with unwavering determination, "If we can’t kill it, we’ll trap it. If it wants to take my body, let it try; I guarantee it won’t leave!"

For a moment, a red light flashed on his forehead, and a beam shot into "Sun Xu’s" forehead. "Sun Xu" trembled, and the black fog emitted from his palms diminished significantly.

"Bastard!" he said through gritted teeth, "You think you can trap me alone? You’re dreaming!"

Footsteps echoed from behind—it was Xiu Shao, bringing many from the Wei Hall. Xiu Shao shouted, "You dare harm members of the Wei Hall? Do you really think Wei Hall is easy to bully? Everyone, attack; if you can’t kill him, then trap him!"

Several experts from Wei Hall stood behind Bai Zepei, simultaneously creating a barrier.

Bai Ruozhu and the others seized the opportunity to retreat, and soon a trap formed in the Secret Chamber. "Sun Xu" was trapped inside, but even so, his eyes were filled with contempt, as if these measures meant nothing to him.

The clan leader quickly pressed a switch at the Confinement Room’s entrance, finally changing "Sun Xu’s" expression.

"So this Confinement Room was prepared for me? You humans are truly despicable and shameless!" he shouted in rage, once again emitting countless horrific voices.