I have a city in another world

Chapter 6811 An Unopenable Mouth
Tang Zhen saw two avatars of the Creator in the hall.

Upon their first meeting, the two creators deliberately exerted pressure, attempting to intimidate Tang Zhen with their aura of identity and force him to obey.

This method is almost always effective; ordinary mortals and cultivators simply cannot withstand the mental impact of the pressure.

Using it at this time clearly indicates a desire for a quick victory, as they don't want to waste time with Tang Zhen.

In fact, from the very beginning, the two high and mighty creators did not pay enough attention to Tang Zhen.

However, Tang Zhen's reaction was unusually calm, as if he was not affected at all.

The image of the Creator's avatar was deeply ingrained in the minds of wizards in the Astral Realm, so it was impossible for Tang Zhen not to recognize it.

If that's the case, then Tang Zhen's indifferent reaction is somewhat problematic.

There's even a possibility that Tang Zhen didn't take the two creator avatars in front of him seriously at all.

If that's the case, what is Tang Zhen relying on to remain unmoved before the Creator?

The two creators, upon closer inspection, became increasingly convinced that Tang Zhen had an extraordinary background.

Although we understand this, it doesn't mean we should give up. We must find out the cause and effect today.

"Tell me truthfully, did you cheat during the lottery draw?"

One of the creators questioned Tang Zhen in a cold voice, while also using the rules of interrogation.

This is equivalent to using a super lie detector at this moment; Tang Zhen will be detected as soon as he lies.

It is almost impossible to get to the bottom of things in one go; it will likely involve a lot of twists and turns.

However, both creators had plenty of patience and believed they could uncover the secrets of Tang Zhen.

The moment he was interrogated, Tang Zhen felt something was wrong with himself, as if an invisible force was binding him.

It also affects his mind, preventing him from thinking randomly and forcing him to answer questions truthfully based on instinct.

Using this method to interrogate the target is virtually foolproof.

However, such methods were ineffective today, as Tang Zhen refused to admit that he had cheated.

"I didn't cheat."

"If you can prove that I have violated the rules, please provide valid evidence; otherwise, I will absolutely not admit it."

Tang Zhen remained calm and composed, showing no signs of losing his composure despite the Creator's pressure.

His behavior caused the two creators to frown inwardly.

No wonder they were so fearless; they had methods to protect themselves, even methods that could defy the rules and methods of the Creator.

Although the rules were not violated, indicating that Tang Zhen's words were true, the two creators did not believe him.

The more normal Tang Zhen behaved, the more abnormal it seemed to the two creators; this was a provocative contest against the gods.

What was originally just a matter of figuring out Tang Zhen's secret methods of cheating has now turned into a matter of reputation and dignity.

If we lose this round, we will become a laughing stock and be ridiculed by other creators.

The two creators secretly exchanged ideas, deciding that they would never easily admit defeat and instead decided to intensify their efforts once again.

In an instant, Tang Zhen was trapped in an illusion, and all information from the real world was cut off.

Tang Zhen, whose mind was bewitched, forgot who he was and where he was, and became an ordinary poor scholar.

In the illusion, he experienced love, hate, separation, birth, aging, sickness, and death, and tasted all the hardships of life, leaving his mind and spirit exhausted.

Suddenly one year, he was implicated in a cheating case during a scientific examination and was imprisoned in shackles.

The court officials personally presided over the trial, and the hall was filled with stern faces, all glaring angrily at Tang Zhen, who was covered in wounds.

"The evidence is conclusive, and you no longer need to make excuses."

"I'll ask you today, did you cheat or not?"

Despite the officials' angry glares and the menacing yamen runners, Tang Zhen remained calm.

He would never admit to something he didn't do, no matter what; that was his principle.

"I didn't cheat!" Tang Zhen answered the question with an unwavering tone.

Unbeknownst to them, at this moment, the two creators outside the illusion felt a sense of helplessness, as if they had no idea where to begin.

Such illusionary techniques are almost indistinguishable from the real world, and are most effective at tempering and tormenting one's character.

Let alone ordinary cultivators, even gods who enter it may fall into delusion and confusion.

This illusion actually hides a dangerous trap. If Tang Zhen admits to cheating, it will be equivalent to activating the rule switch.

It's like a domino effect; once the first one is knocked down, all the others in the chain are knocked down in succession.

When that time comes, it will feel like Mount Tai is pressing down on you, and whether Tang Zhen likes it or not, he will have to tell the truth.

This is the rule of law; once it is violated, even a god would find it difficult to reverse.

However, if one is strong enough and consumes enough divine essence, one can also break or break the rules, and even rewrite the rules oneself.

Reversing the rules is something Tang Zhen certainly couldn't do with his strength and cultivation, but he didn't need to worry about it at all, because he hadn't fallen into the trap from the very beginning.

No matter how much coercion, enticement, or torture he endured, he never took the bait.

It was just a few simple words, but Tang Zhen resolutely refused to say them, his mouth as if it were welded shut.

In order to force Tang Zhen to talk, the two creators once again manipulated the illusion, subjecting him to various cruel tortures.

The torment tormented Tang Zhen, causing him to lose his human form, but he still refused to admit that he had cheated.

Such resilience amazed both creators, but it also reinforced their belief that Tang Zhen was suspicious.

Although he was certain of this, he couldn't get Tang Zhen to speak, which made him feel a little frustrated.

At the same time, he became increasingly convinced that the existence behind Tang Zhen was not simple, as he was able to withstand the illusion woven by two creators.

This is absolutely not a coincidence, but a battle fought from afar, and judging from the current situation, Tang Zhen is the ultimate victor.

Seeing that their methods were ineffective, the two creators decided to temporarily give up and instead explore other approaches.

We must pry Tang Zhen's mouth open before the deadline.

The deadline given by Tang Zhen was not just for the Chamber of Commerce leaders; in the eyes of the two Creators, it was actually a notification from the entity behind Tang Zhen.

Before the designated date arrives, various means may be employed, provided that Tang Zhen's safety is ensured.

If Tang Zhen cannot be found guilty of cheating when the appointed day arrives, then he must be allowed to leave safely.

Although there was no verbal communication or agreement during the process, the Creators were fully aware of it.

If they don't want to escalate the situation, they must acknowledge the rule of accepting the consequences of their bet and let Tang Zhen leave when the time comes.

Otherwise, the Creator and the Chamber of Commerce will bear all the consequences.

Tang Zhen initially did not want to cause too much of a commotion; he simply wanted to take the opportunity to conduct a test.

He did not act rashly, but devised a plan to make a safe retreat.

However, this scheme was primarily fraudulent, exploiting certain default rules.

The scenes unfolding over time made Tang Zhen realize that he was not alone, but truly had a powerful backer.

Even when facing the gods, there is no need to be afraid or trembling.

As long as you follow the rules, no one can do anything to you, not even the gods.

Although he didn't know the extent of the power of the figure in the River of Time, Tang Zhen had a feeling that ordinary gods would be no match for it.

Since that's the case, why not take a gamble?

Tang Zhen's attitude is very clear now: he wants to work hard to improve his cultivation.

Resolving the obsession within the divine fragment and eliminating the manipulator behind the teleportation token are Tang Zhen's most important tasks at present.

Once the mission is successfully completed, the reward will help him advance to the eighth rank, saving him a lot of cultivation time.

To complete this task, Tang Zhen alone cannot do it; he must find a way to leverage other people's help.

The two creators before him were actually the best trading partners, as Tang Zhen could provide them with important information that would interest them.