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The Federation Member beside him noticed his distracted state and cautiously reminded him, "War God Ao Rui, those from the Spirit Pagoda have left. Why are you..."

Regaining his composure, Ao Rui chuckled lightly, "It's nothing, just that the Ancient Tower Master seems somewhat different from what I imagined!"

"I thought they would rush into the ruins regardless of everything!"

Though he had encountered them a few times, he had never taken the initiative to strike up a conversation like he did today!

The former suddenly realized, "So that's it, but in my opinion, those people from the Spirit Pagoda are just afraid of you!"

That statement made the corners of Ao Rui's mouth twitch...

Afraid of me??

Although Gu Yuena had not made a move, her mere presence there made him break out in a cold sweat!

The opponent's strength was only stronger, and should they truly clash, he would definitely die!!

However, in front of these Federation youngsters, he had to maintain the dignity of a War God!!

He immediately patted his chest and said, "Well... of course, although it's a bit tricky to confront Gu Yuena and Bi Ji alone, I will win!"

In an instant, the eyes of the Federation Members filled with intense admiration...

"As expected of War God Ao Rui, I knew with you here, nothing unexpected would happen!"

To be able to single-handedly contend with the Spirit Pagoda Master and Bi Ji, one of the ferocious beasts!

This level of strength is most likely unmatched by anyone!

Ao Rui didn't expect their adulation to become addictive, but he was not carried away...

He immediately waved his hand and said, "Hahaha… It's good enough that you know this, but absolutely do not let it leak. Otherwise, the people from the Spirit Pagoda might target me!"

"Yes, War God Ao Rui, we will definitely heed your words!"

Ao Rui didn't want to continue with the nonsense and urged, "Good, go back to your posts, and don't forget our purpose!"

With that said, these Federation Members quickly returned to their prior positions, keeping vigilant of their surroundings...

Having resolved all this, Ao Rui finally felt a weight lift from his heart...

"Phew, it's good that the Spirit Pagoda Master wasn't here; otherwise, hearing these words, fighting would have probably been inevitable!"

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Only after they had left some distance and ensured no one was trailing them...

Bi Ji urgently said to Gu Yuena beside her, "My Lord, are we just leaving like this? Those Federation people definitely have secrets; we should have stormed in!"

Glancing at her, Gu Yuena countered, "What? Bi Ji, you believe we should have fought to the death with that man and then entered the ruins??"

Bi Ji was stunned for a moment, slightly confused, "My Lord, what's wrong with that? It's not only a way to weaken the Federation's influence but also to figure out what they are hiding!"

"Moreover, it's just the loss of one War God, it wouldn't be enough for the Federation to start a war with us!"

The stronger the Federation fell, the stronger the Spirit Pagoda's position would become!

Gu Yuena shook her head, "You underestimate Ao Rui's status in Guan Yue's eyes!"

"He is the first War God of the War God Hall; killing him would likely prompt Guan Yue to retaliate without hesitation, resulting in great casualties on both sides, which would be detrimental rather than beneficial!"

"Although we are not humans... we must also consider the members of the Spirit Pagoda!"

Bi Ji bowed her head, clenched her fist tightly, and then quietly relaxed it, "But, my Lord, this way, we won't be able to figure out what the Federation is hiding!"

However, she received no response...

"My Lord??"

When she turned her head, she saw Gu Yuena's figure had already vanished, leaving only a few traces of spatial fluctuations...

Bi Ji's pupils sharply contracted, and she questioned the nearby Spirit Pagoda members, "Did you just see the Pagoda Master? Where did she go?"

Everyone was also clueless, looked at each other, and shook their heads after a moment...

They had only blinked, and the Pagoda Master had already disappeared!

Bi Ji's brow furrowed slightly, "Damn... your strength is too weak, you really can't tell anything!"

"However, the residual space soul power fluctuations here... could it be... did she intend to sneak in?"

Indeed, with her Spatial Ability, sneaking in would be a piece of cake!

Even War God Ao Rui wouldn't be able to detect her!

"Councilor Bi Ji, what should we do now? Should we go look for the Pagoda Master?"

"Yes, the Pagoda Master suddenly disappeared, could something have happened?"

"No, we must find the Pagoda Master!"

Seeing this, Bi Ji coldly interrupted, "Everyone quiet down, the Pagoda Master is fine, she just had urgent matters and used her Spatial Ability to leave, quickly follow me back to Spirit Pagoda!"

With the Pagoda Master's strength, she didn't need their protection at all!

Just to be safe, better return to Spirit Pagoda first!

"Yes, Councilor Bi Ji!"

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Meanwhile, at another location...

The space suddenly split, creating a huge portal...

Gu Yuena's figure slowly emerged from it...

After briefly scanning the surroundings with her spiritual power and making sure no one had noticed, she finally sighed in relief...

"It seems no one noticed my use of Spatial Ability to sneak into the ruins. Although offensive, I must clarify the federation's purpose."

When she had used her spiritual power earlier, she could only faintly sense about a dozen weak auras inside the ruins...

It must be because they were using a Shielding Type Soul Guidance Device!

For this reason, she had risked herself!

Thinking this, she immediately took a step forward...

But the next second, her body suddenly sank, feeling some oppression deep in her heart...

However, this sensation lasted only a few seconds before disappearing...

Gu Yuena stood up again, her expression becoming more serious...

"Such terrifying spatial fluctuations, even I was affected, and it seems because I was still at the edge of the ruins!"

"It appears that the deeper I go, the stronger this feeling will be!"

Could it be that the federation's purpose here is related to this?

No sooner had this thought arisen than she fiercely shook her head...

No, impossible!

If it was just because of the sudden spatial tremor, the federation would not expend such great efforts; there must be some undisclosed secrets!

Thinking this, Gu Yuena also took a deep breath...

"Since that's the case, then I will personally see what these people arranged by the federation are planning to do!"

If it's just to clarify the matter of the spatial tremors, that's fine, I could just act as if I hadn't discovered anything and leave!

Conversely, if they plan to do something detrimental to the Spirit Pagoda, then even if it may lead to war, I must eliminate everyone here!

Determined, she hid her Soul Power Aura and quickly dashed toward the direction where the spatial tremor had occurred...

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