Chapter 574: Using Myriad Souls Powder

As night fell, near where the Shadow Troop lay hidden, the eerie fluctuations emitted by the shattered puppets of the destroyed mechanisms grew stronger.

These fluctuations in the darkness were like the whispers of ghosts, making one's blood run cold.

The Longyuan Immortal Sect's Wan Shu Wang, lounging lazily, received the report from his subordinate, a glint flashing in his eyes.

"Sir, the missing cultivator puppets have been found." a subordinate reported hurriedly, his voice tinged with tension, "We have their location, but......"

"But what?" Wan Shu Wang's voice was calm, but his eyes revealed an unquestionable authority.

"But we also discovered some strange figures lurking near those puppets. After investigation, we confirmed those hidden ones are Shadow Cultivators of the Heavenly Initiation." the subordinate replied, his eyes showing a hint of inquiry, awaiting Wan Shu Wang's command.

Wan Shu Wang's mouth curled into a cold smile, his eyes flashing with cunning. "Shadow Cultivators of the Heavenly Initiation? They dare to infiltrate our territory—how audacious."

"Sir, should we take down those Shadow Cultivators?" the subordinate asked for orders, his hand already gripping his weapon, ready to strike.

He knew he faced not only a life-or-death decision for himself, but also the safety of his family.

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Wan Shu Wang walked at the front of the troop, his senses unusually sharp in the darkness, able to feel the aura of those Shadow Cultivators hidden somewhere nearby.

Wan Shu Wang put away the elixir, a flicker of coldness in his eyes. "Since you refuse my goodwill, I have no choice but to resort to other means."

Wan Shu Wang stood before the prison cell, his gaze cold as he scrutinized his captive.

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"I'll give you a moment to consider." Wan Shu Wang rose and paced slowly to the Shadow Cultivator before him, "You should know that the Heavenly Initiation's high-ups won't care about your life or death, but what about your family and friends? Will they suffer because of your stubbornness?"

Their movements were light and swift, like phantoms in the night, making no sound.

"But sir, wouldn't that be too dangerous?" the subordinate said worriedly, knowing the Heavenly Initiation's Shadow Cultivators were all masters of assassination.

The Shadow Cultivator gave a cold snort, knowing his identity and mission, he would not easily betray the Heavenly Initiation. "You won't get any information from me." His voice was firm, but could not hide his inner trembling.

Soon, deep within the Longyuan Immortal Sect's secret base, in a specially reinforced interrogation room, Wan Shu Wang sat at a sturdy wooden table, his sharp gaze fixed on the Shadow Cultivator who had just awakened before him.

Wan Shu Wang stood in place, his sharp gaze sweeping over each fallen Shadow Cultivator to ensure none were missed.

Wan Shu Wang nodded, a satisfied expression on his face. "Good, secretly transport them back to our base. Remember, the operation must be swift and silent, leaving no trace."

These prison cells were specially designed to prevent any form of escape or communication.

The subordinate received the order, swiftly taking a delicate small vial from his bosom, inside which lay a special bewildering smoke—Myriad Souls Powder.

His thoughts were a tangled mess, filled with loyalty to the Heavenly Initiation, concern for his family, and fear of the unknown future.

He had enough patience to wait for the Shadow Cultivator to make his final choice.

His voice was low, full of oppression.

Wan Shu Wang nodded, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes. "The Longyuan Immortal Sect is not a treacherous force; as long as you cooperate, we will guarantee your family's safety." His voice carried a hint of reassurance, but more so an unquestionable authority.

The bewildering smoke gradually spread, colorless and odorless, leaving no trace; even the most vigilant Shadow Cultivator could not detect its presence.

Wan Shu Wang's words echoed in his mind, each syllable like a needle piercing deep into his soul. He knew his choice was not merely a matter of life or death, but a test of faith and loyalty.

He knew the disappearance of these Shadow Cultivators would soon be noticed by the Heavenly Initiation, and their reaction would determine his next steps.

"Move." Wan Shu Wang gave the order softly, his elite squad swiftly and silently entered the Shadow Troop's hiding place, binding each unconscious Shadow Cultivator one by one.

This cultivator's consciousness was still somewhat hazy, clearly not yet fully recovered from the effects of the Myriad Souls Powder.

Wan Shu Wang, neither hurried nor impatient, took a delicate small box from the table, opening it to reveal an elixir emitting a faint glow.

His heart began to waver, but years of training and loyalty made him grit his teeth, refusing to yield.

As the last Shadow Cultivator was bound, Wan Shu Wang's elite squad swiftly and efficiently completed the task, their movements light and without making any extra sound.

Those words were like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into the Shadow Cultivator's spirit.

"Pass my order, ignite the bewildering smoke—Myriad Souls Powder." Wan Shu Wang told his subordinate in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of cruelty.

The Shadow Cultivator lifted his head, his eyes showing a hint of resolve. "If I tell you what you want to know, can you guarantee my family's safety?" His voice was hoarse, each word seeming to be squeezed out of his throat.

"Check, make sure they've all been affected by the Myriad Souls Powder." Wan Shu Wang ordered in a low voice, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority.

Their movements were swift and orderly, making no sound.

The effects of the Myriad Souls Powder far exceeded their expectations; they didn't even have a chance to sound an alarm before being completely subdued.

Wan Shu Wang waited quietly outside the door, knowing that victory in this psychological battle was only a matter of time.

In the night wind, Wan Shu Wang and his team were like phantoms in the darkness, silently approaching the Shadow Troop's hideout, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

Wan Shu Wang sat back down in his chair, his eyes holding a confident assurance of victory. "You need not answer me now, but remember, time is short."

The Shadow Cultivator took a deep breath, knowing he had no retreat. "Alright, I'll tell you." His voice carried a hint of helplessness, but more so a sense of relief.

Once a cultivator inhales this bewildering smoke, they will fall into an illusion, eventually lapsing into unconsciousness and losing combat ability.

"This is our Longyuan Immortal Sect's secret elixir, capable of boosting cultivation level and even healing grave injuries." His voice carried temptation, "As long as you tell me the Heavenly Initiation's strength and high-level structure, this elixir is yours."

Cold sweat beaded on the Shadow Cultivator's forehead, knowing the methods of the Longyuan Immortal Sect and also aware of how terrifying these torture instruments are.

He needed a way to silently subdue the enemy, and he happened to have such a method at hand.

Their consciousness gradually blurred, the scene before them began to warp, as if they were trapped in a bizarre, fantastical illusion.

As the elite squad's figures vanished into the night, Wan Shu Wang also slipped away silently from the scene.

The elite squad's members immediately sprang into action, skillfully hoisting the unconscious Shadow Cultivators, their movements swift and orderly, like a group of well-trained soldiers carrying out a top-secret mission. Wan Shu Wang stayed behind, his gaze sweeping the surroundings to ensure no trace was left.

The silence in the interrogation room lay like a heavy stone on the Shadow Cultivator's chest, his heartbeat sounding especially clear in the dead stillness.

"Sir, everyone has been confirmed to have inhaled the bewildering smoke." a member of the elite squad reported, his voice tinged with relief.

His figure quickly merged into the darkness, as if he had never appeared.

The elite squad's members received the order, knowing that the Shadow Cultivators might conceal vital secrets of the Heavenly Initiation, and they would be the key to uncovering them.

"You're awake." Wan Shu Wang's voice low and powerful, breaking the room's silence.

He drew a deep breath, closed his eyes, and tried to find an answer amidst his chaotic thoughts.

He did not want his subordinates to take risks, nor give the Shadow Troop any chance to counterattack.

Wan Shu Wang silently approached the vicinity where the Shadow Troop lay hidden, his eyes flashing with cunning, like a leopard lurking in the night, ready to strike at any moment.

They were still discussing the longevity secret of the Longyuan Immortal Sect and how to counter this powerful enemy, unaware that danger was quietly approaching.

Everyone be careful, these shadow cultivators excel at concealment and assassination. Wan Shu Wang warned in a low voice, his eyes flashing with vigilance, "Once we act, we must give them no chance to resist."

Just then, the interrogation room door was pushed open again, and Wan Shu Wang walked in slowly, his eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny. "How have you considered it?" His voice was calm, yet like a sharp sword, pointing straight at the heart of the shadow cultivators.

A flicker of pain crossed his eyes as he thought of his family far away in Heaven's Beginning; his body began to tremble, and his inner struggle grew increasingly intense.

Wan Shu Wang and his elite squad hid in the darkness, silently waiting for the confusion mist to take effect.

Wan Shu Wang's plan was not a direct confrontation, but a clever trap.

Time flowed slowly in the shadow cultivators' hearts, each second feeling like eternity.

He needed to make preparations to deal with any possible situation.

He completely failed to notice the anomaly in the air.

"You need not be afraid; the Longyuan Immortal Sect is not a ruthless lot." Wan Shu Wang seemed to see the shadow cultivators' fear, his voice carrying a hint of soothing, "As long as you cooperate, I will not make things difficult for you."

"Danger? On the territory of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, it is they who are truly in danger." Wan Shu Wang snorted coldly, his voice carrying a hint of confidence, "Pass on my order: summon the elite squad to probe the depths of these shadow cultivators, then report to the Longling Demon Master."

Other shadow cultivators also showed the same symptoms one after another, collapsing and completely losing the ability to resist.

He snorted softly, "Heaven's Beginning really thinks highly of the Longyuan Immortal Sect, actually sending so many shadow cultivators. However, if we are to capture them, we must be careful."

The effects of the Ten Thousand Souls Powder were all too clear to them, but at this critical moment, any oversight could cause the plan to fail.

The shadow unit cultivators did not realize they had already fallen into danger.

They tried to focus their minds, but discovered they could not control their thoughts, and their bodies began to grow weak.

A flicker of panic crossed the shadow cultivator's eyes as he tried to struggle, only to find himself tightly bound to the chair by special-material chains, unable to move; a sense of unease welled up in his heart, knowing he had fallen into enemy hands.

"What's going on? How do I feel…" a shadow cultivator hadn't finished speaking when he felt a wave of dizziness, then collapsed to the ground, plunging into deep unconsciousness.

"Heaven's Beginning, do you think sending shadow cultivators can uncover our secrets?" Wan Shu Wang sneered, his eyes flashing with a challenging light, "You greatly underestimate the Longyuan Immortal Sect; this time, I will make you know the price of provoking us."

The members of the elite squad immediately dispersed, carefully checking each shadow cultivator's condition.

Soon after, the shadow unit cultivators began to feel something amiss.

"These are all the 'gifts' we have carefully prepared; they will make you tell me everything I want to know." Wan Shu Wang's voice carried a hint of threat, "However, I suggest you reconsider my proposal, lest you suffer fleshly pain."

"Watch them closely; when they wake up, there will be much to ask." Wan Shu Wang ordered, his voice carrying a hint of cruelty.

A glint of longing flashed in the shadow cultivator's eyes, but was quickly replaced by resolve. "I will not betray Heaven's Beginning." His voice was firm, yet not as strong as before.

This confusion mist is colorless and odorless, able to drift silently through the night to every nearby corner without drawing anyone's attention.

"No, don't rush to act." Wan Shu Wang said slowly, his eyes flashing with deep thought, "These shadow cultivators have infiltrated our territory; they surely have some scheme. We might as well go meet them and see what they really intend to do."

He closed his eyes, trying to calm his mind, but his inner struggle was like a flame in a gale, impossible to quell.

The night breeze blew gently, the confusion mist like nothing, silently drifting toward the shadow unit's hiding place.

He knew that Heaven's Beginning sending so many shadow cultivators here was undoubtedly a challenge to the Longyuan Immortal Sect, and also a probe.

They lightly felt the pulse, observed the breathing, ensuring each person had fallen into deep unconsciousness.

Subordinates received the order and departed; soon, a squad composed of Longyuan Immortal Sect elites, led by Wan Shu Wang, silently advanced toward the shadow unit's concealed location.

The shadow unit cultivators did not know they had already been targeted by the Longyuan Immortal Sect's elite squad.

Wan Shu Wang's subordinate carefully opened the bottle stopper and scattered the Ten Thousand Souls Powder into the air.

He clapped his hands; two disciples of the Longyuan Immortal Sect pushed the door open, holding in their hands some cold-glinting criminal instruments.

In the Longyuan Immortal Sect's secret base, Wan Shu Wang's elite squad had already placed the unconscious shadow cultivators into specially made cells.

The Longyuan Immortal Sect's elite squad, led by Wan Shu Wang, like hunters in the night, quietly approached the shadow unit's hiding place.

The interrogation room door slowly closed, leaving the shadow cultivator alone to face his inner struggle.

Wan Shu Wang witnessed all this from the shadows, the corner of his mouth lifting in a satisfied smile. His plan had succeeded; the shadow unit cultivators had been dazed by the Ten Thousand Souls Powder, and they could now easily capture these shadow cultivators without needing to engage in any dangerous combat.

Wan Shu Wang signaled his subordinate to record, his eyes carrying a hint of anticipation. "Heaven's Beginning's high-level structure is very strict; the topmost is our Heaven's Beginning Sect Leader, beneath him are the Four Great Elders, respectively controlling Heaven's Beginning's military, intelligence, resources, and internal affairs." The shadow cultivator began to speak slowly, his voice low yet each word clear and forceful.

"Under Tianqi, there are twelve core disciples, each controlling a domain and responsible for carrying out the orders of the Sect Leader and the Elders." The shadow cultivator continued speaking, a flicker of complex emotion crossing his eyes, "And our Shadow Unit directly receives orders from one of the Four Great Elders, tasked with executing secret missions and assassinations."

The King of Ten Thousand Rats listened silently, quickly analyzing this information in his mind. "So, what is Tianqi's strength? What special treasures or secret arts do they possess?"

His question cut to the core; he needed to know Tianqi's true strength.

The shadow cultivator fell silent for a moment, then slowly spoke. "Tianqi's strength is unfathomable; we have a secret team of cultivators who practice an ancient secret art capable of controlling the forces of heaven and earth." His voice carried a hint of awe, "As for treasures, Tianqi possesses a legendary divine artifact known as the Eye of Tianqi, said to be able to foresee the future and peer into the secrets of heaven and earth."