A technologically powerful nation: The national treasure is actually myself.

"Shi Jie, what's the matter?"

The message was sent by Shi Jie, and Lin Yang answered it while preparing the battle flags.

"Brother Lin Yang, Bai Chi City is under attack by the Paladin horde. Are you still in the city?" Shi Jie asked with concern.

When Lin Yang came to Baichi City, he asked them if they wanted to get together. So, based on the timeline, Shi Jie figured Lin Yang was still in the city and came to inquire about the situation.

He also informed Lin Yang that all the major and minor forces around Baichi City had received the distress call and were preparing to provide assistance, and that Lin Yang should protect himself.

This news reassured Lin Yang a little.

It's good to have support.

Subsequently, Li Liping and Xin Hao also sent messages to inform the outside world of some information.

Overall, the outlook is not optimistic.

Although families of all sizes received the calls for help and prepared support teams, no one was optimistic about this rescue operation.

For example, the families that Shi Jie and Xin Hao belong to are just ordinary family forces.

The support is basically just for show; it's impossible to send the family's elites to provide support, as it would damage the family's foundation.

This made Lin Yang feel even more depressed.

But he could also understand what those families did.

After all, the scale of this siege by the siege was too large, so it's normal for ordinary family forces to want to protect themselves.

However, this greatly increases the probability of White Blaze City being destroyed.

"We can only rely on the Far East Prefecture and a few sects," Lin Yang thought to himself.

For example, the Tiankun Sect and Hongwei Sect around Baichi City, and even the Yueying Sect, which has now closed down.

The sect's power is larger than that of the family, and it has more top experts. It also has a relationship of mutual support with White Blaze City, so it is difficult for them not to contribute.

Of course, the greatest hope still lies with the strong individuals of the Far East Prefecture.

If a few powerful individuals from the Far East Prefecture were to arrive, they could greatly save White Blaze City.

However, it will take some time for the experts from the Far East Prefecture to arrive.

Before that, they still need the city lord and others to hold them off.

Lin Yang is no longer too worried about his own safety.

As a magic array master, I am currently protected within the city lord's mansion. Unless it is the very last moment, even if I am to die, I should be among the last to die.

Time passes day by day.

The fighting outside is becoming increasingly fierce.

Inside the city lord's mansion, pills and magic arrays refined by alchemists and magic array masters were continuously transported out, but their effectiveness on the battlefield remained very limited.

Suddenly, bursts of incredibly intense Dao energy surged from outside.

The top experts from Tiankun Sect, Hongwei Sect, and Yueying Sect have arrived.

The city lord, Bailiwei, along with powerful members of the three major families, launched an attack on the Qin tribe.

They were all beings at the Nirvana Realm. With a single move, countless ordinary demons died and vanished.

The nephew is a special creature that leaves no corpse after death; it simply vanishes into the world, making it quite unique.

Among the swarm of stalkers, one comparable to the Nirvana Realm expert also made a move.

The war broke out in an instant.

Lin Yang observed from afar inside the city lord's mansion, his face still grave.

Because the city lord and his men were still at a disadvantage.

"However, it seems that the city lord and the others do not want to fight to the death with these Nirvana Realm cultivators right now. They still want to stall for time until reinforcements from the Far East Prefecture arrive."

After observing for a while, Lin Yang figured something out.

Then he continued to focus on refining the magic array.

The situation outside has been temporarily stalled by the city lord and others, which has reduced the pressure on the cultivators.

The situation should improve once reinforcements from the Far East Prefecture arrive.

That's how things unfolded.

Several late-stage and even peak Nirvana Realm beings have arrived in the Far East Prefecture.

After their arrival, the pressure on Bailiwei and the others was greatly reduced, and they were finally able to stabilize the situation.

The remaining people in the city finally showed their first smiles in many days.

"Judging from the battle situation, Baichi City should be able to be saved this time."

Inside the city lord's mansion, Lin Yang also breathed a sigh of relief.

I felt a little relieved.

Fortunately, he was a high-level magic array master and was able to be protected inside the city lord's mansion, thus avoiding direct combat.

Otherwise, he would very likely have been one of those who perished.

Of all the cultivators at the higher levels within the city, less than one in ten survived.

It was incredibly tragic.

A few days after reinforcements arrived from the Far East Prefecture, most of the remaining swarms outside were finally wiped out.

At this point, the support teams from various families finally arrived belatedly.

Meanwhile, disciples from the Tiankun Sect and Hongwei Sect also arrived in teams to provide support and clear out the remaining swarms.

Inside the city lord's mansion, alchemists and array masters no longer needed to refine pills day and night.

Lin Yang finally had a chance to catch his breath.

But before he could catch his breath, his eyes changed.

Because he saw an old "acquaintance" in the support team sent by the Rainbow Cloud Sect.

Yes, that's right, it was the black-robed man who intercepted him back then.

It was the same guy he'd seen in town last time.

However, the difference is that this guy has now successfully ignited his Dao Flame and become a Dao Flame Realm being.

Lin Yang also learned from others that his name was Mu Sheng.

Moreover, it wasn't just this guy; one of the people in the Tiankun Sect's support team was referred to by others as Senior Brother "Lan Zhi".

Lan Zhi!

"It's him."

Lin Yang's eyes flickered upon hearing the name.

This guy is the older brother of Lan Gang, whom we killed at Mirror Lake back then.

They had previously investigated the cause of Lan Gang's death.

He just managed to get away with it at the time.

But Lin Yang didn't expect to see both Lan Zhi and the black-robed man from the Rainbow Micro Sect at the same time.

This made him cautious.

Although Hongwei Sect and Lan Zhi might not necessarily notice him.

However, we still have to be on guard.

"Try to avoid those two guys."

Lin Yang then made up his mind that, if possible, he would stay in the city lord's mansion and not go out until the siege of the siege was over.

It's just that God doesn't fulfill people's wishes.

That day, Lin Yang was still refining magic arrays in the city lord's mansion. A batch of finished arrays were already placed in front of him, waiting to be collected.

However, the person who came to take it this time was not from the City Lord's Mansion, but rather that guy from the Rainbow Micro Sect—Mu Sheng!
When this person entered the room, the two of them froze for a moment as their eyes met.

"It's actually him!"

The same thought popped into their minds. But they quickly realized what was happening.

Lin Yang calmly handed the magic array to the guy.

This person pretended nothing had happened, calmly accepted the magic array, and then turned and left.

Just before turning around, he glanced at Lin Yang without leaving a trace.

After Mu Sheng left, Lin Yang's heart sank slightly.

He tried to avoid it, but he didn't expect to face it head-on.

……

the other side.

After taking the magic array from Lin Yang, Mu Sheng's eyes darkened.

He recognized Lin Yang!

Back when they went to intercept the group from the Moon Shadow Sect, something unexpected happened here, and Lin Yang and Shi Jie escaped.

Moreover, it wasn't just that they ran away; they mainly ran away after injuring him, so he had a very deep impression of Lin Yang and the other three.

Of the four, Lin Yang left the deepest impression.

The main reason he was injured was because of Lin Yang's intervention.

If Lin Yang hadn't intervened secretly, Shi Jie and his group wouldn't have been able to harm him at all.

Therefore, even after so many years, he has never forgotten what happened back then.

Back then, Lin Yang had only just broken through to the Dao Realm and had just been guided from the Time-Space Tree to the Moon Shadow Sect. He was only at the first level of cultivation. Although it was a sneak attack, it was still able to injure him, which left a deep impression on him.

Therefore, he recognized Lin Yang the moment he saw him.

"That kid's cultivation speed is not slow; he's already become a high-level array master..."

Mu Sheng's eyes flickered; he had a feeling that Lin Yang had recognized him as well.

"Whether it's a misperception or not, keeping this kid around will only cause trouble."

After a moment's thought, Mu Sheng moved away from the city lord's mansion, casually setting up a protective barrier to prevent eavesdropping and spying. He then flipped his wrist and took out a communication jade slip to send a message.

“Senior Brother Jian Mo, I just ran into one of the people who escaped during the operation back then at the City Lord’s Mansion. He’s the guy who secretly injured me. I have a feeling he recognizes me.”

Mu Sheng spoke quickly:

"I'd like to ask for your permission, should we take this opportunity to silence them?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the communication jade slip before a reply came: "Your actions back then were extremely well concealed and disguised. Why do you think that kid recognized you?"

Mu Sheng frowned: "My intuition tells me that the way that kid looked at me was a little strange. Although it was only for a fleeting moment, it's better to be safe than sorry. I think it would be safer to just kill him."

Jian Mo remained silent for a moment, then said, "Wait a moment, I'll also consult with the elders."

Having said that, Jian Mo cut off the communication.

Mu Sheng waited where he was.

Shortly after, Jian Mo sent a message:
“Junior Brother Musheng, the elder has agreed. That kid is no longer a disciple of the Moon Shadow Sect, nor has he joined any other sect or family. It won’t be difficult to eliminate him, but we must find the right opportunity and avoid any accidents.”

"I see."

Mu Sheng nodded, then said solemnly:
“Back then, this kid was only at the first level of the Dao, and he could hurt me by making a move in secret. I don’t know how much stronger he has become now. I don’t plan to take action myself.”

Upon hearing this, Jian Mo immediately asked, "So what do you want?"

Mu Sheng smiled slightly: "Hasn't Lan Zhi of the Tiankun Sect always wanted to avenge his younger brother who died in Mirror Lake?"

"As far as I know, the Tiankun Sect once investigated Lin Yang because Lin Yang was also at Mirror Lake when Lan Zhi's younger brother died."

"But because of his cultivation level, Lan Zhi did not suspect this kid."

"If I were to spread the word that Lin Yang was able to ambush and injure someone at the ninth level of the Dao when he was only at the first level of the Dao, Lan Zhi would definitely start to doubt Lin Yang again."

"Given Lan Zhi's personality, regardless of whether Lin Yang killed his brother or not, he will definitely take action if he has any suspicions!"

Jian Mo's voice was low and deep: "Are you trying to use someone else to do your dirty work?"

"Correct!"

Mu Sheng nodded, then smiled and said:
"Although I don't think it's very likely that he killed Blue Steel."

"After all, Lan Gang was with that female cultivator Zi Hong at the time. One of them was at the seventh level of the Dao Realm, and the other was at the eighth level. Even if he launched a sneak attack, it would be unlikely that he could kill both of them."

"But that's not important."

“Even if he is not the real culprit, given his previous status as a disciple of the Moon Shadow Sect and the high degree of suspicion, Lan Zhi will definitely not let him go.”

"Lan Zhi was willing to kill ten thousand innocent people rather than let one guilty person go free in order to avenge his brother."

Jian Mo didn't speak immediately, but remained silent for a while before saying, "Then you need to think about how to send the message out, without revealing your identity."

After a pause, Jian Mo added, "Even if the Tiankun Sect knows that the person who ambushed us back then was suspected to be us, we cannot reveal it in the slightest. We cannot let them find any evidence against us!"

“I understand, Senior Brother Jianmo, don’t worry, I have my own way of making Lan Zhi believe it. It just so happens that he is also in Baichi City this time, which will save a lot of trouble.” Mu Sheng smiled sinisterly.

"Okay, be careful and watch your timing." Jian Mo didn't say anything more.

After ending the message, Mu Sheng glanced back at the City Lord's Mansion, his eyes filled with a melancholy.

……

Inside the city lord's palace.

Lin Yang was also pondering a solution at this moment.

The siege is currently underway, and if Namusheng harbors murderous intent to silence him, he could easily find an opportunity to strike.

If you want to be on guard, it's best not to leave the city lord's mansion.

However, given the current situation, it is unrealistic to stay hidden inside the city lord's mansion indefinitely.

After the city lord and the others have dealt with those few Nirvana Realm level demons, the wandering demon hordes will still need to be wiped out in batches.

As a magic array master, there is a very high chance that he will be assigned to a team to go out of the city to wipe out the enemy.

The identity of a magic array master provided him with great protection during the early and mid-stages of the siege.

However, this would also become a necessary role for the accompanying team to leave the city and eliminate the barbarian horde.

With a magic array master in the team, you only need to give the magic array master a little time and opportunity to set up the array, and the efficiency of clearing out the swarm of swarms will be greatly improved, and the safety will also be higher.

Therefore, Lin Yang could foresee that he would soon be assigned to follow a team to assist in the extermination of the swarm.

And this is something that cannot be refused.

Although he wasn't a member of the city lord's mansion, he couldn't refuse this arrangement at this critical juncture.

If you are assigned to follow a certain team, there is a very high chance that Mu Sheng will find a reason to get you into their Rainbow Sect's team.

After all, it's just borrowing a magic array master; given the status of the Rainbow Micro Sect, there certainly won't be any problems.

Others might even envy him for being chosen by the Rainbow Micro Sect.

Once you're lured into the Rainbow Micro Sect's ranks, it's like a lamb entering a tiger's den.

"We can't give Hongwei Sect the opportunity to recruit me into their team."

Lin Yang thought quickly.

But right now, there seems to be almost no way to break this deadlock.

Even if he proactively joined another team beforehand, given the status of the Rainbow Micro Sect, they could probably easily borrow him.

Unless, it is a force that is not much different from the Rainbow Micro Sect.

However, the only power that can compare with the Rainbow Micro Sect right now is the Heavenly Kun Sect.

The Moon Shadow Sect only sent one expert at the Nirvana Realm to provide support this time, and did not send any ordinary disciples.

Otherwise, you could directly join the Moon Shadow Sect's team.

Besides the Tiankun Sect, the only other comparable factions are the City Lord's Mansion and the three major families of Baichi City.

However, the City Lord's Mansion has been very accommodating to the request for help this time. Even if he joins the City Lord's Mansion now, as long as the City Lord's Mansion asks, the City Lord's Mansion will probably do the City Lord's Mansion a favor and lend him out.

The situation is extremely dire! (End of Chapter)