The Wei Family disciples saw Xu Sheng bring out a bell, and their faces all showed a look of bewilderment...
One of the disciples, driven by curiosity, said, "What... what is this? A bell? Could it be that this too is a treasure with protective abilities?"
Another disciple pondered, holding his chin, "It should be, but I feel like this bell seems to have the power to bewitch people's hearts. Looking at it, I can't help but feel my heart throbbing incessantly..."
"Could it be... Brother Xu, are you planning to use this bell to bewitch that creature? But we can't even find its ears!"
Xu Sheng glanced at them and explained lightly, "You've guessed correctly. This bell is called the Soul-Attracting Bell, which can forcibly control opponents with a cultivation level not exceeding one's own by a great realm!"
Though such a treasure is valuable, it's a pity it can only be used once!
After hearing his words, an alarming thought suddenly surfaced in the minds of the Wei Family disciples...
Despite this, they could only muster a stiff smile and say, "Such a bell can control... opponents with a cultivation level not exceeding one's own by a great realm, it truly is a treasure Brother Xu favors."
"Brother Xu... Brother Xu, you... you don't seem to know how strong this creature's cultivation level is, do you? Won't using it rashly be a waste?"
"Exactly, exactly! Such a great treasure should be used to control the disciples of the Lin and Xu families. By then, all the treasures in the Secret Realm will belong to us!"
"That's right, Brother Xu, with these treasures, we should be able to get through here, so why not keep it as a trump card!"
This bell's effect is simply too overpowered!!
If it were used against them, wouldn't they be completely done for?
Xu Sheng's dark pupils flashed with a cold light, and he said calmly, "Oh? Aren't treasures meant to be used? Don't worry, I just want to test its effect."
With those words, he began to ring the bell in his hand. In the violent shaking, the bell sounded continuously, its light and ethereal tingling, though faint, seemed to have the power to penetrate everything...
The Wei Family disciples immediately covered their ears, fearing even a hint of the sound...
However, it was of little avail, as the crisp sound of the bell still resonated in their minds...
After a while, when they felt that their consciousness had not been altered, they couldn't help but sigh with relief...
Each of them silently uttered a phrase!
"Phew... it seems it's not being used on us!"
But the next moment, they discovered they were wrong, terribly wrong!
Now, although they could maintain their own consciousness, they simply had no way to control their bodies!!!
No matter how they tried to control it, their bodies felt completely unrelated to them!!
So, they glared at Xu Sheng furiously and cursed, "Fuck you*, how dare you deceive us!! If we knew, we would have killed you the moment we got the treasure!"
"Damn it, we've been fooled after all, how could this guy be so kind? It seems all the things he said before were just lies!"
"Aaah!!! Why did we fall for his tricks again! We've been cheated once more!!"
And these curses, Xu Sheng couldn't hear a single word of them...
His icy gaze briefly swept over the body shapes radiating from the Wei Family disciples' eyes and he said, "You still retain self-awareness, do you?"
Although it was somewhat short of expectation, it was sufficient...
He then gave another command, "You few, take a step toward those broken stones in front!"
After his words fell, these Wei Family disciples naturally stepped forward and steadily stood on the broken stones, showing no signs of being controlled!
Seeing this, Xu Sheng silently nodded his head...
He presumed using them as bait would be far better than using ordinary puppets!
After pondering for a moment, he finally gave the command, "When you hear my order, you guys take the lead over there and try your best to attract that creature below. Be sure to use the treasures in your hands to dodge and defend! It would be ideal to lure it somewhere else..."
After meticulously laying out his plan, Xu Sheng finally closed his mouth...
Although no one saw it, no, there were three people destined to die who were watching, but he still felt that talking to a puppet he controlled was indeed stupid!
And the Wei Family disciples, whose lingering consciousnesses overheard all this, once again started cursing loudly...
"Damn Xu Sheng, actually using us as bait, utterly ruthless and mad!"
"And not only being bait, why do our consciousnesses have to watch this with our own eyes!"
"This guy! He will definitely suffer retribution!"
This could be described as soul-crushing, watching one's body headed for certain doom while being utterly powerless. Who could understand that pain?
Xu Sheng casually remarked, "I know you still have consciousness, but there's no need to curse me, the pain of body death won't be felt by you!"
After these words, Xu Sheng's face gradually became solemn...
If they didn't succeed in luring it away, his own chances of passing through here were very slim!
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Elsewhere, with a single punch repelling the three Lin Family disciples in front, Xu Peng barked, "Earth-grade Superior Martial Technique, Sky Lotus Shattering Cloud Hand!"
As the words dropped, his hands radiated a mysterious halo, and a force infused with an aura of destruction surged forth...
In the next instant, he suddenly propelled forward, and the destructive palm slammed toward the retreating Lin Family disciples...
However, Lin Mo, who was carefully waiting for an opportunity aside, suddenly had a dark glint flash in his eyes...
Gripping his personal sword, he declared, "Earth-grade Mid-tier Martial Technique, Soul-Sealing Sword Qi!"
As Spiritual Power burst forth from his body and continuously poured into his sword, intricate golden patterns appeared on the blade, invoking a sense of heft...
Without any hesitation, he swung his sword, and the released pale golden Sword Qi carried a hint of Sealing Force and blasted towards the spot Xu Peng was bound to pass through...
Just as Xu Peng's palm was about to hit the three Lin Family disciples before him, he sensed a Spirit Force Fluctuation from his right and subconsciously extended his arms to defend...
The collision of the two forces resulted in a thunderous "bang!" and Xu Peng staggered back several steps before he regained his footing...
Ignoring the blood flowing from his arms, he glared at Lin Mo with eyes filled with darkness and murderous intent, grinding his teeth, "You bastard... are truly seeking death!!"
Indeed, he had to deal with this troublesome guy first! Otherwise, this battle for the Xu Family may well end in a total debacle!
Feeling eyed by a gaze as wild as a Primordial Behemoth, Lin Mo felt a sudden chill down his spine...
In his heart, he cried out in alarm, "Damn it! His next target is me!!"
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