If you were asked to identify an item, would you choose to extract magical powers?

Inside the city lord's palace.

After the city lord said this, General Peng and General Zheng both turned their gazes over and looked into Shen Bai's eyes with a hint of intriguing expression.

The city lord left Shen Bai alone in the city lord's mansion, saying that they had something important to discuss.

General Peng and General Zheng didn't know what happened, but it must be a big deal, otherwise they wouldn't be allowed to leave alone.

In Tianhuo City, the city lord’s orders are imperial decrees.

The two of them didn't say anything more and turned around and left the City Lord's Mansion.

Soon, only the City Lord and Shen Bai were left in the City Lord's Mansion.

Chen Huan's expression was somewhat solemn, and between his crossed hands, there was a faint flicker of Qi.

Zhu Qing held the ring around her waist.

Although his face was expressionless, his guarded posture could be seen at a glance.

They had also participated in several forbidden areas and knew that the dangers in the forbidden areas were both obvious and hidden. Faced with sudden unexpected situations, if they were not careful, they could lose their lives at any time.

Shen Bai's expression was completely different from theirs. He looked calm, as if he was not worried about any danger.

The city lord saw the three people perform in their own ways and smiled faintly, "Don't be nervous. I'm keeping you here not because I want to harm you. After all, Skyfire City is eager to have experts join us to protect our interests."

Chen Huan and Zhu Qing looked at each other and didn't take what the city lord said seriously at all.

Just because we say there is no danger, does that mean there is really no danger?
They are not three-year-old children anymore and will not be deceived so easily, but they are still extremely confused.

Because Shen Bai acted very calm at this moment, as if he really didn't take it seriously.

Although Chen Huan and the other two were confused, Shen Bai was the backbone here, so they did not respond until Shen Bai spoke.

Shen Bai smiled faintly and said, "City Lord, if you have something to say, just say it. I think it should be related to Skyfire City."

The reason why he was so calm was that he did not sense any murderous aura from the city lord, and the Wuji Guashu technique had previously shown that it was safe and there was no danger.

That's why Shen Bai is sitting here calmly at this moment.

The city lord smiled slightly, then put away his smile and asked, "Brother Shen, what do you think of the future of Skyfire City?"

After asking this question, Shen Bai tapped the table with his fingers and fell into deep thought.

The scene was silent, with only the sound of Shen Bai tapping on the table being heard.

The city lord waited patiently and did not rush.

After a few breaths, Shen Bai withdrew his hand and said.

"As the city lord, you should be more aware of the current situation in Skyfire City than an outsider like me."

When the city lord heard Shen Bai's words, although he knew that Shen Bai did not express it directly, he had already understood the meaning behind his words, and then he showed a helpless smile.

"Brother Shen sees it clearly, and I also know in my heart that Skyfire City is in imminent danger and will soon be completely reduced to the dust of history."

Currently, Skyfire City is already at a disadvantage in the battle against Kuangfeng City.

Five of the four generals have been beheaded, and with the support of the rebel organization, the Skyfire City will most likely cease to exist in tomorrow's decisive battle.

The city lord is aware of all these things.

As the city lord, I felt deeply helpless at this time.

Shen Bai asked, "The River and Mountain Map shouldn't be usable, right?"

After hearing this, Chen Huan and Zhu Qing were surprised.

They didn't know how Shen Bai could see this.

The city lord was slightly stunned, then nodded and asked, "Brother Shen, how did you know that the River and Mountain Map can no longer be used?"

Shen Bai stroked his chin and said slowly, "Kuangfeng City is wary of Skyfire City's River and Mountain Map and worried that you'll take everything into it. So they're using this soft and hard tactics to constantly wear down Skyfire City. They're giving you hope but not amplifying it. It's like fishing, keeping you dangling from a distance. Am I right?"

The city lord nodded, indicating that what Shen Bai said was right.

Shen Bai continued, "I can see all this. As the Lord of Skyfire City, you have been in charge of Skyfire City for countless years. It's impossible for you not to understand it, but you didn't respond."

"It's obvious that there's nothing you can do."

"You originally had the River and Mountain Map as a last resort, but you didn't use it. So, there's only one possible outcome: the River and Mountain Map probably has run out of uses."

The city lord said helplessly: "If there is no limit on usage, why should I tell them there is a limit?"

Shen Bai shrugged and said, "Skyfire City is currently in despair, and in this despair, there must be hope. You announced that the River and Mountain Map can be used. Your purpose is nothing more than two things."

The city lord asked curiously, "Which two?"

Shen Bai extended his finger and said, "First, it is to bring hope to Skyfire City, so that the defense forces of Skyfire City have a backup plan. Let them know that you still have a final trick that has not been used, so that they will work hard to resist the attack of Kuangfeng City."

Having said that, Shen Bai paused for a moment before continuing.

"The second reason is that you're using it as a deterrent to prevent Kuangfeng City from making up its mind to go to war with Skyfire City. You're trying to delay the situation as much as possible, hoping to use this time to find a way to break the deadlock."

After Shen Bai explained these two situations, Chen Huan and Zhu Qing showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

They felt that Shen Bai's analysis made sense. Combined with the eventual destruction of Tianhuo City, it was probably because they hadn't figured out a solution in the end and had to be completely wiped out by the attack of Kuangfeng City.

After hearing Shen Bai's analysis, the city lord sighed and said, "I don't know who your master is. Not only is his strength great, but his mind is also extremely brilliant."

"Skyfire City has welcomed you, so it should be saved."

Shen Bai shook his head and said nothing.

This is just a piece of history that once happened. Even if Shen Bai turned the tide and rescued Tianhuo City, it would only be a memory in the forbidden area.

After all, Tianhuo City has been destroyed and disappeared in the dust of history. It is impossible for it to appear again.

The city lord saw Shen Bai shaking his head and saw the strange look in Shen Bai's eyes. He didn't know what Shen Bai was planning.

But he felt that he should express his thoughts at this time.

After a brief thought, the city lord said, "Brother Shen, can you do me a favor?"

Shen Bai raised his eyebrows and said, "City Lord, I've been waiting for you to say this."

Since I have come to Tianhuo City, I naturally have to contribute to it.

He continued speaking in this way, and his purpose was to follow the development of history and see how the forbidden area could be broken.

And he now has another mystery, which is why there is a trace of his aura emanating from here.

We can just follow the development of this photo to find the truth.

The city lord organized his words and said, "Brother Shen, tomorrow will be our decisive battle with Kuangfeng City. If you can help, please go to the battlefield and fight Kuangfeng City. If Tianhuo City can resolve the crisis because of your help, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

Shen Bai nodded and said, "Actually, there's no need to thank me heavily afterwards."

The city lord was slightly stunned and didn't understand what Shen Bai meant.

Shen Bai said slowly, "City Lord, there's a saying that goes 'Those involved are often confused, but those who are on the sidelines see things more clearly.' You should be clear about this, right?"

The city lord frowned and said, "Brother Shen, this is a special time. You can just say some things directly. There is no need to beat around the bush."

He always felt that Shen Bai must have something to say, but out of politeness he didn't say it directly, so he pointed it out directly.

Shen Bai smiled faintly: "I've been waiting for what the City Lord said. Do you think that if Skyfire City is gone, the things in the treasury will also fall into the hands of the enemy? The people of Kuangfeng City will probably loot the treasury, right?"

The city lord nodded and said, "Brother Shen is right. Inside are the goodies that Skyfire City has accumulated over the years. If Kuangfeng City is given the opportunity, they will definitely take everything inside."

Shen Bai continued, "Since we've reached a critical juncture of life and death, why not use those things?"

"Keeping it is for good. After using it, it can actually increase our own combat power, allowing the people of Skyfire City who are fighting against Kuangfeng City to be promoted and increase their chances of winning."

When Shen Bai said this, the city lord was suddenly stunned, then he clapped his hands and showed a look of surprise.

"Why didn't I think of that?"

He felt a little annoyed. After being the city lord for so many years, he made a stupid mistake at this time.

Those things were treasures in peacetime, but at this critical moment of life and death, if they were not used, they would become a pile of waste.

If Tianhuo City was completely defeated by Kuangfeng City, Kuangfeng City would actually gain the advantage.

Shen Bai smiled and said, "This is what happens when those involved are confused, while those who are on the sidelines can see things more clearly. When you are in the middle of a situation, there are some things you cannot understand."

These things are actually very easy to understand, just these eight words.

Although it sounds simple, this situation does happen in many cases.

The city lord stood up and waved outside.

Without him making any movement, two guards walked in from outside the door.

The city lord immediately said, "Have General Zheng and General Peng contact the remaining three generals and have them select what they need from the treasury so that every item in the treasury can be put to good use."

The two guards were slightly stunned, and after understanding the meaning of the city lord's order, they left immediately.

At this time, Shen Bai also stood up.

"City Lord, we have said everything that needs to be said. We should be able to choose something from the treasury."

This is the most important step of Shen Bai's trip. He really wants to see the treasure house in the City Lord's Mansion to see if he can find any clues to this photo.

The city lord nodded and said, "Brother Shen and these two friends have come to help Skyfire City. Skyfire City will naturally not be stingy. Please follow me, Brother Shen."

Chen Huan and Zhao Qing looked at each other, and their eyes looked at Shen Bai with more awe.

Even they didn't expect that the forbidden area full of dangers would become so simple.

But if you think about it carefully, this so-called simplicity actually contains great danger.

Not to mention anything else, he was first pulled into the military camp by General Peng, and then participated in the battle against the chaotic organization. If Shen Bai had not taken action, I am afraid that battle would have ended in a life-or-death situation.

If they had not thought about what Shen Bai had said just now when they met the city lord later, this kind of thing would probably not have happened, and they would not have been able to access the city lord's treasure house so easily.

Be capable and thoughtful.

If people like this can't get up, Chen Huan and Zhao Qing both think it's nonsense.

Under the admiring eyes of the two men, Shen Bai followed the city lord and left the hall.

After leaving, the city lord took Shen Bai to the backyard of the city lord's mansion.

……

The City Lord's Mansion was very large, and it took a while just to walk there. Fortunately, they were all cultivators, and now things were urgent, so they all used their abilities while getting there. In just a moment, they arrived at an extremely huge iron gate.

The iron gate was closed tightly, with a huge iron lock hanging on it.

Although this iron chain is just an ordinary object, from Shen Bai's perspective, he found that there were actually terrifying formations circling on it.

One formation is connected to another, densely packed and interconnected.

If you touch it accidentally, you will be attacked by the formation.

After arriving here, the city lord took out a key from his arms.

From Shen Bai's perspective, the key was also covered with dense array of formations, and these formations were actually connected to the formations on the iron lock.

When the city lord inserted the key into the iron lock in front of him, the formations of both sides were continuously connected, and all the formations disappeared quickly at this moment.

"What a clever design, it utilizes both formations and mechanical devices. It's similar to the refuge I visited before."

"But it's more exquisite." Shen Bai thought to himself.

Chen Huan and Zhu Qing followed behind him all the time. They just felt it was mysterious that the city lord opened the iron lock.

But they are not masters of formations, so they can't figure out where the mystery lies.

As the key was inserted into the iron lock, all the formations disappeared and the iron lock opened with a sound.

Immediately afterwards, the city lord pushed open the door in front of him in front of Shen Bai's sight.

The city lord slowly said: "This is the foundation of Skyfire City, and it is also the hard work of the entire Skyfire City."

"Brother Shen, you can take whatever you like from here. As long as it can be used, you can take it away."

The iron door was completely pushed open, revealing rows of densely packed shelves, numbering over a thousand.

There are all kinds of things on each row of shelves.

There are weapons, elixirs, files, and secret books.

Not only that, there are also some things placed on the shelves that give off a cold aura, and they are obviously weird things.

But this is just a remnant of history, and these things are actually illusory.

Shen Bai touched his chin, strode in, came to a long sword that exuded a strange aura, touched it with his hand, and then shook his head.

This thing just has the aura of a strange creature, perhaps a strange creature that has appeared in history, but it is just a residual image here.

So Shen Bai's golden finger was not triggered.

It can only be used in Tianhuo City and cannot be taken out.

The city lord stood by and watched patiently.

He knew that Shen Bai and the two people behind him were all helping Tianhuo City, so he did not stop them or be stingy at this time.

Chen Huan and Zhao Qing began to choose.

They knew that they couldn't take the things here out, but at this time, if they could take a few more items, even if they could only be used in Tianhuo City, it would solve many problems.

The two of them went to choose, but Shen Bai wandered around here.

He wanted to find out whether there was the treasure that General Wei mentioned in the treasury of the City Lord's Mansion.

After all, every piece of history in the Forbidden Land of Shadows was created by a once-lost treasure using the power of the forbidden land. If they could find it, they could directly decipher the shadows.

Unfortunately, even under the coverage of Shen Baipoxu's red eyes, no trace of the treasure was found.

Shen Bai walked around the place and stood there, thinking to himself, "This is really strange. I can't find any trace of it. So where is it?"

This is the most important place in the entire Tianhuo City. If we can’t even find it here, then where is the treasure?
While Shen Bai was lost in thought, Chen Huan and Zhao Qing had already chosen what they wanted.

The two looked at Shen Bai in deep thought. Although they didn't know what Shen Bai was planning, they knew that Shen Bai had his own ideas in mind.

Shen Bai finally came back to his senses and asked, "Have you chosen everything?"

Chen Huan and Zhu Qing nodded, indicating that they had already chosen what they needed.

Shen Bai then walked up to the city lord and said, "Now that we have made our choice, let's return to our residence and wait until tomorrow to go to the place of the decisive battle with the people of Skyfire City."

He didn't pick anything out. After all, for him, the most important thing was weirdness and strange things.

There is nothing weird now, let alone any strange objects, so picking something else would be a waste of time.

The city lord nodded and said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble Brother Shen."

Although he didn't know why Shen Bai didn't pick anything, after a short period of contact, he knew that Shen Bai was definitely not a simple person.

He is not picking things now, he must have his own ideas.

We have talked about everything that needs to be talked about, said everything that needs to be said, and all the arrangements are complete.

Shen Bai did not stay long and left the City Lord's Mansion with Chen Huan and Zhu Qing.

The city lord looked at Shen Bai's departing back with an inexplicable emotion in his eyes.

Soon, General Peng and General Zheng brought the remaining three generals to the city lord's mansion.

The city lord then began to let them choose from the treasury.

The entire City Lord's Mansion is now surrounded by a solemn atmosphere.

……

on the street.

After Shen Bai, Chen Huan and others found an inn to stay in, Chen Huan couldn't wait to speak as soon as the door was closed.

"Sir Shen, it seems that the treasure is not in the City Lord's Mansion."

They are not stupid people and they all paid attention during the selection process.

But unfortunately, even they didn't find the most important thing in this photo.

Shen Bai nodded and said, "Forget it if you can't find it. Just go with the flow. Tomorrow is the day of the decisive battle anyway."

To crack this forbidden area, one must either find the treasure or follow the development of history until this piece of photography disappears completely.

Shen Bai felt that no matter which one, he would eventually find traces of the treasure.

It just wastes some time.

Now you don't have to be distracted, just wait patiently.

Zhu Qing looked around and asked, "Master Shen, let's go rest nearby first. If you need us, we can come over anytime."

Now that everything that needed to be said had been said and everything that needed to be talked about had been discussed, there was no need for them to continue disturbing Shen Bai. They could just wait for tomorrow's decisive battle.

Chen Huan was also a smart man. He knew what Zhu Qing meant and stood up as well, meaning that he wanted to leave with Zhu Qing.

Shen Bai nodded and said, "If you have any problems, you can come to me."

Shen Bai has been busy for such a long time, so he can take a break today and improve his proficiency.

Proficiency is something that requires persistence and you can use any little time you have to practice.

After all, this thing is like gathering sand into a tower. You may not see anything in a short period of time, but after a long time, every minute and every second can bring great use.

Soon, Chen Huan and Zhu Qing left the room.

After they left, Shen Bai let Amber attach to his body and started to work hard.

The magical power he chose for the liver was the Yin-Yang technique.

Now that Wanshui Hanbing Jue has reached the seventh level, the only skills he has left that have not reached the seventh level are Yin Yang Absorption Technique, Soul Casting Technique, Yixin Method and Poxu Red Eye.

So first master the Yin-Yang Art to level seven.

Soon, lines of smoke appeared in front of Shen Bai's eyes, and the smoke condensed into words.

[Yin Yang Absorption Technique +5+5+5]

Time passed slowly, and the night seemed extremely quiet, but a solemn atmosphere had already enveloped the entire Tianhuo City.

The common people, not knowing the reason, walked on the street, watching the soldiers and people from the martial arts world passing by from time to time.

Smart people know that the time to decide the future of Tianhuo City is approaching.

……

Until the next day, when the first ray of sunlight shone in from the window, Shen Bai went out early.

Outside the door, Chen Huan and Zhu Qing were already waiting.

When they saw Shen Bai, they greeted him.

"Let's go and take a look at the most important moment in this history." Shen Bai said.

The three of them said nothing more and walked out of the inn.

Outside the inn, Lieutenant General Li under General Peng had been waiting for a long time.

Lieutenant General Li was sent here specially.

Now, not only General Peng attaches great importance to Shen Bai, but so does the city lord, so sending a deputy general over can show respect for Shen Bai.

Lieutenant General Li bowed and said, "Brother Shen, Lord Peng and his men have already gone to the site of the decisive battle. Brother Shen, please follow us."

In addition to Lieutenant General Li, there was another group of soldiers standing with their heads held high and their chests puffed out, waiting seriously.

Shen Bai nodded, indicating that they could set off.

Afterwards, everyone left Tianhuo City together.

According to Lieutenant General Li, this time they wanted to stop the people from Kuangfeng City in the Azure Canyon outside Tianhuo City.

The Blue Canyon is a dangerous canyon outside Tianhuo City. It has beautiful scenery, rugged mountain roads, and is sparsely populated. It is a perfect place for fighting.

It will neither allow the aftermath of the battle to affect Tianhuo City nor stop the attack from Kuangfeng City.

When Shen Bai arrived at the blue canyon, he saw that it was crowded with people from Tianhuo City.

At this moment, in addition to General Peng and General Zheng, there were three other generals leading their men, looking at the opposite side of the Blue Canyon with serious expressions.

Shen Bai's arrival attracted a lot of people's attention.

After Shen Bai looked around, he found that in addition to the soldiers from Tianhuo City, there were also a large number of people from the martial arts world gathering here.

These people from the martial arts world are all from Tianhuo City.

According to what he had learned before, the people in Tianhuo City were good at fire-type martial arts, and these people in the martial arts world happened to be just like that.

Since it is a matter concerning the crisis of Tianhuo City, it is of course not just a matter of soldiers and generals, but also has something to do with these people in the martial arts world.

Yesterday, the treasure house of the City Lord's Mansion was empty. All the treasures were moved out and used on the generals of Tianhuo City and the people of the martial arts world.

This is a decisive battle.

If they win, they can change the future of Tianhuo City, and even go against the current and sweep across the entire Kuangfeng City.

If they lose, there will be only one outcome, and that is the complete destruction of Tianhuo City and its becoming a thing of the past.

It's a good idea to have a good time.

For them, failure means only death and imprisonment.

Seeing this, General Peng stepped forward and welcomed Shen Bai.

As one of the ten generals of Tianhuo City, General Peng's action naturally attracted everyone's attention.

However, it was already time for the decisive battle, and no one showed much surprise.

After all, the battle of life and death is about to begin.

"What's the situation?" Shen Bai asked.

General Peng looked across the canyon and said, "According to the secret report from the spies, the people from Kuangfeng City are already marching this way. This time, there are not only people from Kuangfeng City, but also people from the Chaos Organization."

Since the last battle, the members of the chaotic organization have surfaced, so they no longer pretended and came over openly with their men to kill us.

Shen Bai nodded and said nothing more.

No matter how much you say at this time, it is not as good as waiting for that difficult battle.

He was also very curious about what would happen after this battle.

Chen Huan glanced around and suddenly asked, "Didn't the City Lord come with us?"

There are only five generals and their men here. Although there are a lot of people, Chen Huan is a little confused as he is the mayor of Tianhuo City and is not among them.

This is a forbidden area. Any change in the details will lead to endless dangers, so Chen Huan did not intend to hide it and said it directly.

When Chen Huan asked this question, General Peng explained.

"The city lord told us to resist for a while. If we are unable to resist, he will bring his last backup and come to resist the attack from Stormwind City."

The last resort?

Shen Bai frowned. He had talked so much with the city lord yesterday, but the city lord didn't mention a word about this so-called back-up plan.

He suddenly had an idea. Could it be that the last resort was the treasure in the photo?

General Peng continued, "The city lord said this thing is extremely mysterious. He obtained it through training in his early years when the Great Qi Divine Dynasty still existed, but he has never used it. So, there's no need to ask us. This thing can be the key to reversing the situation in Skyfire City, but it can also very likely lead to its destruction. It will never be used unless it's absolutely necessary."

These words were extremely mysterious, and Shen Bai felt that there might be many twists and turns in them.

But he had no time to think about it at this time, because a burst of dense footsteps was coming from a distance.

Shen Bai looked up and followed the direction of the footsteps, and saw a dense crowd of people in front of him.

A dozen people dressed as generals, accompanied by soldiers and people from the martial arts world, were attacking from afar.

Not only that, there are also members of a gang dressed in black mixed in.

At first glance, the number alone is far greater than that of Tianhuo City.

In addition, the leader was a middle-aged scholar holding a feather fan.

The scholar had a long beard and a calm expression, but there was a cold murderous look between his brows.

After the distance between the two sides was shortened to a certain level, the people from the opposite Wind City stopped.

The middle-aged scholar holding a feather fan slowly waved it and said calmly, "Today I give you a choice: either surrender or die here."

Although his tone was very calm, the middle-aged scholar exuded a suffocating strength after he said this.

Shen Bai narrowed his eyes and thought to himself, "This is a master who has been immersed in the realm of heaven and man for a long time."

Although the opponent is only at the Heavenly Man level, Shen Bai can feel that his strength is much stronger than Chen Huan and Zhu Qing.

General Peng stepped forward and said, "City Lord Jin, you are also considered elders of the Great Qi Dynasty, but now you have defected to the chaotic organization that caused the Great Qi Dynasty to fall apart. Don't you feel shameful at all?"

In the Age of Ten Thousand Cities, all cities were split from the Great Qi Dynasty.

The once terrifying Great Qi Dynasty also fell apart due to its disorganized organization.

Like Tianhuo City, people actually hate chaotic organizations in many cases.

Otherwise, they would not fight to the death here.

City Lord Jin sneered, "A man who knows the current situation is a hero. Don't you understand this? It seems you have already made your choice. I really want to know where your useless city lord is now."

It was obvious at a glance that the city lord was not there.

General Peng sneered, "Don't bother Lord Jin. Today, one of us will be reduced to ashes."

The City Lord of Jin smiled faintly: "I didn't take your life in the Liujiang Forest back then, but today you are acting like a dog in front of me. If you choose to resist stubbornly, then die!"

The feather fan was picked up by City Lord Jin, and then words flew out from the feather fan one after another and merged into the bodies of every person in Kuangfeng City.

Afterwards, when the text was integrated, the strength of the people in Windy City began to surge.

Lord Jincheng retreated quickly and reached the very back.

"kill."

He spat out a word with an indifferent expression.

Without any extra words, the people from Kuangfeng City shouted and rushed towards the people from Tianhuo City.

This is what fighting is like. Talking nonsense will only cost you your life. Now there is only one word, and that is war.

General Peng roared and led his soldiers to rush towards the enemy.

Shen Bai glanced at Chen Huan and said, "Saving your life is the most important thing."

As soon as the words fell, the blood-red sword energy swept forward like the scorching sun. (End of this chapter)