Starting with being handed over to the Imperial Concubine, building a family with a thousand-year hi

But Zhalzan, standing to the side, was shocked. He abruptly stood up, his expression grave, and asked sharply, "Su Mu, what do you mean by that?"

The sudden confrontation stunned Harry Luke and his two companions, who all turned to look at Zalzan, their eyes filled with confusion.

You finally managed to get a way out from Su Mu and resolve the deadlock, but you deliberately escalate the conflict. Aren't you just asking for trouble?

Zhalzan completely ignored the questioning looks from his companions. He knew better than anyone that Su Mu's earnest invitation to stay was not simply a gesture of hospitality, but rather a covert attempt to imprison him!

The smile in Su Mu's eyes slowly faded, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold, strange glint flashed in his eyes. His tone was calm but carried a chilling pressure: "I simply wish to invite a few fellow Daoists to stay and enjoy themselves on Tianyuan Star for a few days. Could it be that this fellow Daoist is unwilling to give me face?"

The moment the words fell, the four Saint Realm Peak puppets standing quietly behind Su Mu took a step forward in unison.

boom!

Four immense and overwhelming pressures from the peak of the Saint Realm instantly swept across the entire side hall, enveloping the four people in a suffocating atmosphere.

Harry, Luke, and the other two felt a chill run down their spines and were filled with horror.

The four of them working together might be able to barely contend with four peak Saint Realm puppets, but none of them dared to forget that there was an old man sitting beside Su Mu whose aura was unfathomable and whose true strength was impossible to fathom.

That was a terrifying trump card that could crush them all!

Upon realizing this, Harry Luke froze, quickly stepped forward, and pressed Zalzan, who had impulsively stood up, back into his seat. He forced a polite smile onto his face and bowed to Su Mu, saying, "Fellow Daoist, your invitation is kindly extended to us. We will naturally comply and dare not refuse."

Having achieved his goal, Su Mu ceased his relentless pursuit. He casually waved his hand, signaling the four puppets to return to their original positions, and then issued an order to arrange proper accommodations for the four.

In order to keep a close watch on these powerful Saint Realm experts and eliminate any possibility of escape, Su Mu specially arranged for the four of them to live in a courtyard next to Mu Bo's residence.

With Uncle Mu guarding them around the clock, it was tantamount to the highest level of house arrest, making it impossible for the four of them to escape.

Afterwards, Harry, Luke, and the other two pretended to be calm and followed the eunuch to their lodgings with smiles.

Zhalzan walked at the very back, watching the foolish and numb backs of his three companions, feeling so angry that his teeth itched and he felt utterly powerless.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind: I am not afraid of a god-level opponent with unparalleled supernatural powers, but I am afraid of a stupid and brainless teammate!

Following Su Mu's instructions, the palace eunuchs settled Harry Luke and the other three in place before bowing and leaving the courtyard.

After all the outsiders had left and the courtyard had become completely quiet, Harry Luke leisurely surveyed his surroundings.

The courtyard here is nestled against the mountains and beside the water, with a serene and secluded landscape and abundant spiritual energy. The palace also continuously sends over delicacies, spiritual teas and fruits, providing the most luxurious treatment imaginable.

Harry Luke couldn't help but smile, and murmured, "I didn't expect Su Mu to be so insightful and worldly-wise, so polite and genuinely wanting us to be his guests. We were just being overly cautious."

Zhalzan, standing to the side, was utterly speechless upon hearing these absurd words and rolled his eyes dramatically.

Hariluk was immediately displeased upon seeing this, and frowned as he questioned, "Zarzan, what exactly were you trying to do? Su Mu was merely inviting us to stay for a few days out of kindness, and you publicly humiliated him and confronted him so forcefully. Did you really intend to tear off all ties with him and start a fight right there and then?"

"Would you like to stay for a few days?"

Zhalzan sneered coldly, his tone full of mockery and helplessness: "You just wait and see. In a few days, let's see if you still have a chance to leave this place!"

These words instantly made Harry Luke and the other two tense, and they became suddenly alert.

Having just faced Su Mu's overwhelming pressure, everyone was filled with fear and only concerned with survival, having no time to ponder the hidden agenda. Now, awakened by Zhalzan's words, Harry Luke belatedly realized what was happening and tentatively asked in a low voice, "You mean... Su Mu is using the pretext of being a guest to actually intend to imprison us and trap us to death on Tianyuan Star?"

Zarzan was so angry he almost burst out laughing.

If it weren't for the fact that Harry Luke's cultivation level was higher than his own, he would have liked to rebuke him directly: You've wasted millions of years of cultivation!

Meeting Zalzan's mocking gaze, filled with disappointment and disbelief, Harry Luke had completely confirmed the truth.

But he couldn't bring himself to admit his foolishness and mistake, so he could only make a forced excuse: "My concession just now was to protect everyone. If I had refused on the spot and completely angered Su Mu, given his strength, the four of us would probably be dead by now, with no one surviving."

Zarzan sighed helplessly.

He knew in his heart that even if everyone had fought desperately just now, the outcome would have been difficult to change. Su Mu's side was overwhelmingly stronger, and the result was already predetermined.

But if they fought desperately, there was still a one or two percent chance of someone breaking through and escaping to pass on a message. But now, being obediently confined here is like being a turtle in a jar, waiting to die.

As time goes by, no one can guarantee that Su Mu won't receive further support from the Great Sun Alliance and bring in even stronger trump cards. At that point, they won't even have the right to fight to the death.

There's no point in saying more now. Zhalzan quickly suppressed his anxiety and spoke in a deep voice, "Since we're here, let's make the best of it. Su Mu's reluctance to kill us must be due to his fear of the forces behind the three of us. The best course of action right now is to immediately report the situation here to the sect's superiors."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhalzan raised his hand and took out a communication array. He activated his spiritual power, intending to transmit intelligence, request assistance, or send a message remotely.

However, after several attempts, the formation remained silent and completely unable to connect with the outside world, rendering it utterly ineffective.

Zhalzan's expression suddenly darkened, and his tone became grave: "This is bad! Su Mu has already set up a sealing array in this area, cutting off all communication and spatial fluctuations. We are completely cut off from the outside world."

Harry Luke's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he hesitated before speaking, "How about the four of us join forces and force our way out of the formation?"

These words made Zarzan so angry that he felt a tightness in his chest and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Why didn't you do this sooner?

When there was a glimmer of hope, they retreated blindly. Now that they have fallen into the enemy's trap and are completely blocked, it is too late to think about breaking out at all costs!

"It's too late."

Zhalzan shook his head and sighed, his tone full of helplessness: "We have now fallen into the trap they have set. The sealing array not only cuts off communication, but must also contain hidden killing restrictions."

"The only solution right now is to wait for the right opportunity. If the sect can't contact us for a long time, they will definitely notice something is wrong and send powerful experts to Tianyuan Star to investigate again."

"Since Su Mu spared our lives, it means that the situation has not deteriorated to the point of no return, and we still have a glimmer of hope."

……

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been the third day since the three were placed under house arrest.

On this day, Su Mu was in the Imperial Garden instructing Xiao Yunshang on her cultivation techniques and how to hone her foundation.

The system notification sound, which hadn't been heard for a long time, suddenly rang out crisply in his mind.