Bai Nig Bing And Unknown Visitors

Bai Ning Bing sat atop the thick tree branch, his posture relaxed yet exuding an aura of dominance. His striking features were enhanced by his icy blue hair, which shimmered under the moonlight, and his piercing, frost-like eyes that carried an indifferent gaze. His fair skin contrasted sharply with the dark wilderness around him, adding to his almost ethereal presence. Clad in light robes with an insignia of the Bai Clan, he gave off the air of someone who had never tasted fear, yet his sharp gaze revealed a hidden depth of calculative intelligence.

"Fang Yuan," Bai Ning Bing spoke, his voice calm yet laced with intrigue. "I heard from my clan you are the strongest of my generation, I didn't expect to meet you this fastly."

Fang Yuan, standing amidst the exhausted Mo Family group, merely smirked. "Neither did I. But since you're here, it saves me some trouble."

Bai Ning Bing raised an eyebrow, his fingers tapping idly against the bark of the tree. "Trouble? Are you saying you were looking for me?"

Fang Yuan took a step forward, his crimson eyes glinting ominously. "Indeed. You see, you have something I want."

Bai Ning Bing let out a short chuckle. "And what would that be?"

Fang Yuan didn't waste time with explanations. His Geass Eyes activated, the sigil burning bright as it locked onto Bai Ning Bing's gaze. For a split second, Bai Ning Bing's body tensed, his mind instinctively resisting the force invading his consciousness. His frost-blue eyes flickered, his immense talent and willpower battling against the enslavement.

But Fang Yuan had anticipated this. His soul foundation had been strengthened significantly with the continuous use of Guts Gu, making his mental control vastly superior to what Bai Ning Bing could resist.

Bai Ning Bing gritted his teeth, his body trembling as he tried to fight back, but the sigil flared, sinking deeper into his mind. His breath hitched, and in that moment of weakness, his will shattered. His eyes dimmed slightly before refocusing, this time filled with silent obedience.

Fang Yuan smirked. "Good. Now with this, I am nearly done in the mountain. The only thing left is obtaining the Blood Skull Gu. Once I have it, my preparations will be complete. I need a month, and after that, I can finally leave this place."

"Act as usual, and when I send a signal, come to me," he instructed, tossing a Gu worm toward Bai Ning Bing. "Use this."

The other Mo Family members remained unaware, their eyes closed in a trance, having unknowingly fallen into Fang Yuan's illusion. As Bai Ning Bing disappeared into the forest, Fang Yuan finally lifted the genjutsu, allowing them to regain their senses. They blinked in confusion, unaware that time had even passed.

Fang Yuan watched them with an amused glint in his eyes. "Illusion Path truly is magnificent," he mused, his voice barely above a whisper as he turned to leave.

Upon returning to the Mo Family base, Fang Yuan and the group submitted their mission report. With no suspicions raised, the elders accepted their account, and Fang Yuan was free to return to his dwelling.

Once inside his house, he wasted no time. He retrieved a newly acquired Relic Gu from the Gacha System, its faint glow pulsating in his palm.

He didn't use it immediately but stored it in his inventory, choosing instead to focus on cultivating with the Primeval Stones to stabilize his foundation. He knew that using the Relic Gu at the right moment would maximize its benefits, so he remained patient, accumulating strength for his next breakthrough.

After that day, everything proceeded as usual. Life felt somewhat peaceful for Fang Yuan, but the same could not be said for others, as countless individuals were perishing in the ongoing battle against the beast wave. Today, the defensive lines were nearly breached. Fang Yuan knew he had to ensure his plans remained on track. Events needed to unfold as fate had originally dictated, but instead of allowing the wolves to slaughter the people, he took matters into his own hands. By personally eliminating them, he accumulated a massive amount of Kill Points (KP), which he carefully saved, intending to use them for valuable rewards upon his next breakthrough.

However, Fang Yuan soon encountered a limitation—his ability to enslave people had reached its cap at four individuals. His current subordinates included Mo Chen, the head of the Mo Family; Bai Ning Bing, the prodigious genius; the Academy Leader; and finally, the Bai Clan Leader. Controlling four people had already placed an unexpected toll on his Geass Eyes, far more than he had anticipated. The rank disparity between himself and the Bai Clan Leader exacerbated the strain, making it significantly harder to maintain control. While his soul strength had improved greatly, suppressing higher-ranked cultivators was still a challenge.

Despite this limitation, Fang Yuan efficiently used his enslaved subordinates to orchestrate a large-scale massacre. Under his orders, they systematically culled the population of the mountain, reducing the number of inhabitants drastically. Initially, over 1,000 people—both mortals and Gu Masters—resided on the mountain. Now, fewer than 400 remained. However, due to Fang Yuan's meticulous planning, no suspicions were raised. The killings were orchestrated to coincide with the chaos of the beast wave, ensuring that others believed the deaths were the result of relentless monster attacks rather than deliberate extermination. In doing so, he and his slaves remained undetected, free to continue advancing his scheme.

After that came two thousand Beast Kings, which forced the Bai Clan and Xiong Clan to ally with the Gu Yue Clan. Due to the Bai Clan being under Fang Yuan's control, it was easy for the two clans to form an alliance. Seeing this, the Xiong Clan also joined forces to fight against the beasts.

During the battle, two Gu Masters arrived at Qing Mao Mountain—Tie Xue Leng and Tie Ruo Nan, father and daughter from the esteemed Tie Clan. Tie Xue Leng, a Rank 5 Gu Master known as the "Divine Investigator," was a righteous path elder renowned for his exceptional investigative skills. His daughter, Tie Ruo Nan, a rank 2 Gu Master came to the mountain. The Tie Clan itself was famous for its strong foundation in the righteous path, who often taking on the role of law enforcers and investigators across the region.