Seeing the elegant, yet somewhat weathered man in front of him, Zhao Chen recognized his identity even though he had never met him in person.

Bai Shixiong? Why is he here...Did the "skeleton scholar" rebel? Or was he caught doing something secret?

Huh? Wait a minute... "The Skeleton Scholar" can actually sit side by side with Bai Shixiong... Could it be?

As soon as Zhao Chen thought of this, he felt that many mechanisms in the passage he came from were opened at the same time, and formations enveloped the room where he was.

Then, Bai Shixiong stood up and said with a half-smile: "It seems you have noticed it... Yes, as you think, the so-called 'skeleton scholar' Yan Rui has always been just a 'skeleton puppet' of mine"

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"I guess you are not from the Empress Dowager... That old witch has long seen through Yan Rui's identity, but she only knew it tacitly.

"Let me guess, the empress had her own ideas and was unwilling to be a puppet anymore, so she sent you to spy on the old witch in reverse, right?

"I thought it was Zhao Chen who was coming. I was going to crush him to death, but now I changed my mind...

"If I can win over a mana monk with authentic 'Holy Spirit' skills like you, the Empress doesn't look as good-for-nothing as she appears."

Uncle, you are a bit familiar! After Zhao Chen secretly complained, his thoughts started to change rapidly.

Just as Bai Shixiong said, he has guessed that the so-called "skeleton scholar" is just like the old clock in Sanhe Mountain, a "skeleton puppet" body, but the flesh and blood that fit together on the outside is more exquisite, and even his "hole of void"

Even the "eye" can't see through it.

In other words, the "Dongxu Eye" and the Demon Sect's method are inherently incompatible. Not only myself, but even my black cat's "Delusion-breaking Eye" seems unable to see through the evil spirit.

But the consequence of this is that he has been tricked... Although with his own strength, it is not impossible to break the surrounding formations and escape, or even kill Bai Shixiong in front of him, but if he kills him now, the situation will be more complicated.

, there is a risk of getting lost.

When he didn't know that there was a "Dong Xuan" remaining in this cave, he thought it didn't matter. But after meeting Fei Meng and understanding part of the truth, his thoughts have changed a lot.

Fortunately, I came with the appearance and identity of "Ma Guangming", otherwise I would have no way out and would have to force myself.

As his thoughts were spinning, Zhao Chen gave a simple salute and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "I'm Sima Ming, I've met the Baiyu Sect Master.

"I'm here just to exchange information with the sect leader."

Sima Ming was a name he made up casually.

Seeing that he didn't have any panic in his expression, and seemed to be relying on his own master, Bai Shixiong raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, suppressed his aura, and said in a cold voice: "Why do I want to exchange information with you? You

It has fallen into my hands. If you want to know something, won’t I search for it myself?!"

Questioning and terrifying momentum were pressed against Zhao Chen, but the latter's expression did not change at all and remained calm and composed:

"Although I am not as strong as the sect leader, if the sect leader wants to capture me, it is impossible without borrowing magical powers from heaven and earth.

"And are you really willing to pay such a high price at this critical moment?"

Hearing this, Bai Shixiong sneered, "You are so brazen, do you think you are a master?"

Zhao Chen smiled slightly and said in a convincing tone: "Then do you want to make a bet? Or make a contract? If you can defeat me without using magical power, I will completely surrender to you and become

Your slave... On the other hand, if I win, you will dedicate everything you have to me... How about that?"

While he was speaking, the phantom of the "Sixteen Venus Libra Sword" was already hanging above the two of them, but no one else could see it except Zhao Chen.

"You are so brave!" Bai Shixiong was furious, but he was not provoked to agree to the contract, nor did he take action directly. Instead, after taking a deep look at Zhao Chen, he calmed down and snorted.

He said, "I don't care if you are bluffing or really relying on something, but since you can stay calm under my momentum, you are qualified to talk to me.

"But I still have something to do. Let the 'Skeleton Scholar' talk about it later."

Having said this, he once again took a deep look at Zhao Chen, and then his figure slowly faded and disappeared after a second or two.

Did he sense danger and run away? This man has such a strong inspiration...or is it too obvious that I want to plot against him?

Isn’t it said that the leader of the White Jade Sect has a bad temper and is impulsive and irritable? This is different from the rumors!

Zhao Chen lifted the "Contract Witness" of "Sixteen Venus Libra Sword" with some disappointment, and then saw "Skeleton Scholar" Yan Rui stood up and said coldly:

"One question for another, you come first."

"Okay!" Zhao Chen didn't be polite to him and asked directly: "What is the real purpose of the Empress Dowager holding the martial arts conference?"

"Oh, I want to know this too... What is certain at the moment is that the 'Grand Master' opportunity after winning is real, and there is more than one.

"As for her purpose, from the layout of the arena, I guess she may want to please a certain being and achieve a certain goal." "The Bone Scholar" replied coldly.

But the tone of speaking is still Bai Shixiong's.

He paused and then asked back: "How did the empress get rid of the control of the old witch and have her own will?"

"The empress has been favored by a certain Bodhisattva." Zhao Chen replied concisely and concisely.

What he said was all true, but when Bai Shixiong heard it, his meaning completely changed.

Because Qin Sheng, the leader of the "Blood God Sect", is nicknamed "Blood Bodhisattva", and he is indeed capable of helping the empress get rid of control.

"It turns out that bitch Qin Sheng laid out the plan quietly!" Bai Shixiong sighed with emotion when Zhao Chen asked again: "How did you confirm that the 'opportunity' really existed?"

It stands to reason that if the Empress Dowager really had a treasure that was bestowed upon her with the "Lu position", then why didn't she use it for herself?

"Because we have all seen the seven-star picture in the old witch's hand... Just looking at it, we can clearly feel that it contains the opportunity to become a 'Grand Master'.

"There are seven stars in the Big Dipper on that picture, but unfortunately, only the three stars Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Fluctuating Light are lit, which represent three opportunities...

"That's why the old witch asked for a martial arts competition to win the spot... But I don't believe it.

"That picture must be related to a certain high-ranking being. The so-called competition should be to please the other party..."

At this point, the "Skeleton Scholar" suddenly woke up and realized that he had said too much. He glared at Zhao Chen fiercely: "What methods did you use against me?"

"It's just some simple 'guidance'. This does not violate the principle of changing one question to another." Zhao Chen shrugged and said with a sly smile, "Besides, I answered your question, and now it's my turn to ask it again.

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"I want to know how Li Feiyu died?"

The "skeleton scholar" stared at Zhao Chen for a long time, and suddenly laughed nervously: "Very good! You are very good! The Empress is indeed very discerning, and she discovered you from somewhere!

"As for how Li Feiyu died...this is actually not a secret, every master knows it.

"He died at the hands of a mysterious man who called himself the 'God of Misfortune', and the 'Seven Star Map' in the old witch's hand was probably left by that person."
Chapter completed!