Luck taken away? It doesn't matter, I quietly become a god

Rong Shufei flew in the sky, spreading his divine sense, searching every corner at the foot of Junque Mountain inch by inch.

"Shushu~" The little white tiger jumped out of the Hanchuan Qiankun Pearl, its fluffy head turning around and accidentally nuzzling Rong Shu's neck.

"Little White, why did you come out? You bumped into me..." Rong Shu scooped up the little white tiger with one hand, held it in his arms, and pinched the little white tiger's little paw pads.

Hmm...it's quite comfortable.

Looking for Di Mushan?

Be patient and unhurried.

The people on both sides are inside Junque Mountain, so they can't escape.

According to Yan Dongliu, who last saw Di Mushan, it seems that Di Mushan did not get lost by accident. His current whereabouts are likely because he has hidden himself.

Perhaps, Di Mushan discovered some opportunity and didn't want to be contested by the other eight heroes.

This has happened before in previous sessions.

While private duels are not allowed among the eight strongest contenders, competition for opportunities within reasonable limits is permitted. The mountains are filled with naturally grown, unclaimed creatures, so whoever seizes them keeps them.

"Shushu, I feel really uncomfortable, a bit suffocated." The little white tiger shook its head, its tiger eyes warily scanning its surroundings, its fur even showing signs of slightly bristling. "I... I feel some kind of restraint, shackles. This place makes me very uncomfortable, it reminds me of... back then, our White Tiger clan members were also bound by some kind of 'shackles,' which forced us to fight to the death without retreating, and in the end, the entire clan was wiped out..."

The little white tiger followed Rong Shu into the Time Tower for cultivation and also benefited greatly.

As its strength increased, the little white tiger unlocked more of its inherited memories, and while cultivating in the Time Tower, it obtained some information about its clan.

Now, the little white tiger looks like a fluffy ball of fur, seemingly easy to bully, but in reality, its strength has long been quietly revealed, possessing the power equivalent to a human cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage.

"There are restrictions? That must be due to the formations on the mountain. Junque Mountain is so large, there must be formations set up to prevent unauthorized people from entering, plus the Shenfeng Army patrolling day and night..."

Rong Shu's voice trailed off.

The next second, she released her divine sense without reservation, focusing on investigating the mountain gate of Junque Mountain.

Nobody... still nobody!

"The time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed, and the next patrol team still hasn't arrived?" This is really strange.

Rong Shu took out the Nine Palaces Mirror.

Before Commander Xiao left, Rong Shu and the other left a divine imprint on each other in the Nine Palaces Mirror so that they could contact each other at any time.

[Commander Xiao, hasn't the next patrol team arrived yet...?]

Just as the message was about to be sent, the image in the Nine Palaces Mirror trembled violently, repelling Rong Shu's consciousness.

The Nine Palaces Mirror returned to calm, as if it had become an ordinary mirror.

"The message can't be sent out? When did Junque Mountain activate the second layer of the shielding formation?" Rong Shu subconsciously clenched the Nine Palaces Mirror in his hand.

During the previous Heroes' Gathering, Rong Shu spent several months at Junque Mountain and figured out that Junque Mountain usually only activates the first layer of protective formation, covering the entire mountain range, leaving only the entrance to the mountain gate open for people to enter and exit.

The first layer of protective array only blocks external spiritual probes into the interior of Junque Mountain, but it does not block the transmission of information from the inside out, such as through the Nine Palaces Mirror.

However, the second layer of the shielding formation is a divine sense technique that can block everything inside and outside the area. Messages cannot be transmitted at all, and people outside will be unaware of the situation. The entire Junque Mountain will become a "cage" and an "isolated island".

"Xiao Bai, let's go back first... Something's not right at Junque Mountain!" Rong Shu held the Nine Palaces Mirror in his left hand and the Scholar's Token in his right, trying to send a message to Duan Yuyan and the others.

Since everyone is in Junque Mountain, they should be able to send messages to each other, right?

Just as Rong Shu was about to turn and leave, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended upon him without warning!

In an instant, it felt as if the sky above her had collapsed and crashed heavily onto her spine.

Her vision went black, and she felt her internal organs churning violently, a metallic sweetness suddenly rising in her throat.

"Roar--"

The little white tiger opened its golden eyes, its fierce light flashing, and let out a roar that shook the soul!

The aura of the divine beast, originating from the primordial era, was awe-inspiring and inviolable. Like a raging tide, it crashed against the terrifying pressure, tearing open a tiny crack.

puff!

The little white tiger spat out a mouthful of blood essence, and its aura weakened.

Rong Shu felt a sudden relief from the pressure. She hugged the little white tiger tightly and unleashed her divine power without reservation. Mixed with the remaining power of the white tiger as a divine beast, she slammed into the overwhelming pressure that enveloped all directions!

hum-

An invisible muffled sound seemed to come from the air, and the terrifying pressure receded like a tide.

"Hmm?" A seemingly surprised, aged voice suddenly rang out.

Rong Shu felt a chill run down her spine, and she quickly turned her head to look over—

A figure tore through the void and arrived.

His gray robe concealed his entire figure, and all that could be felt was the chilling, bone-chilling, and powerful aura emanating from him.

Rong Shu's eyes darkened.

Tearing through the void? Able to manipulate the rules of a realm?

This...this is a Nascent Soul cultivator?!

Rong Shu's eyes shifted several times as she frantically weighed whether to run or not. Finally, realizing that the surrounding space seemed to be frozen, she could only tentatively ask:

"Who are you? Junque Mountain is being cleared today. The top eight heroes have been specially invited to the back mountain. No unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter..."

Mu Gongfeng raised his head, revealing a face as withered as old tree bark: "Greetings, Princess Xihe. I am a Gongfeng of the Divine Wind Dynasty, surnamed Mu. Others will call me 'Mu Gongfeng'."

Is your surname Mu?

Almost instantly, Rong Shu thought of the Mu family, the maternal clan of the thirteenth prince, Di Mushan.

Commander Tian, ​​the leader of the patrol team that failed to arrive at Junque Mountain in time, was related to the Mu family by marriage.

Is it a coincidence? Or is there something more to it?

Rong Shu's eyes darkened slightly, and he returned the greeting with a cupped hand without making a sound: "Gentleman Mu, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"I wonder if Venerable Mu has seen the missing Thirteenth Prince, Di Mushan? I am looking for him and need to confirm his safety."

Mu Gongfeng said, "It's a coincidence. I came to see the Thirteenth Prince on business, but we got so engrossed in our conversation that I missed the appointed time and didn't mean to disturb Princess Xihe."

Rong Shu: "Since the Thirteenth Prince is alright, then I am relieved. I have other duties to attend to and dare not disturb Elder Mu. I will take my leave..."

Rong Shu turned to leave, but the next second, Mu Gongfeng's figure blocked her way.

"Why is Your Highness in such a hurry to leave?"

Mu Gongfeng's cold gaze, like a venomous snake coiling around her, locked onto Rong Shu, making her feel a chill in her heart.

"Princess, you are truly a young genius, hiding your true abilities! You were able to withstand the pressure of my divine sense."

"No wonder the princess was exceptionally taught the Divine Wind Archery by His Highness the Crown Prince, and was able to grasp the secrets of archery and win the championship in such a short time..."

Rong Shu's heart sank.

Was this person here to ambush her because of the Divine Wind Arrow Technique?

The Mu family produced a Consort Mu, who had a seventh prince and a thirteenth prince. I wonder which prince Consort Mu came for.

The Divine Wind Archery Technique holds great significance for every member of the Divine Wind Imperial Family.

As the Crown Prince of Shenfeng, it was one thing for Di Chuchen to be able to comprehend the Shenfeng Archery Technique, but Rong Shu was just an outsider who also knew the Shenfeng Archery Technique. Even though she was granted the title of Princess Xihe to silence the gossip, it couldn't suppress the envy and jealousy of some people.

For every person who envies, is jealous, or hates Rong Shu, there will be just as many secretly plotting to use Rong Shu as a breakthrough point to steal the Divine Wind Arrow Technique.

But Rong Shu used to be at the Jixia Academy, so those people couldn't break in and had to give up.

Now, just a few days after Rong Shu left the Jixia Academy, someone couldn't resist making a move against her and even sent a royal retainer.

Those who can become imperial court attendants must at least have the cultivation level of the Integration Stage, which Rong Shu cannot match.

We can't confront them head-on!

Delay time!

Rong Shu put the injured white tiger, along with the Nine Palaces Mirror and the Scholar's Token, into the Han Chuan Qiankun Pearl.

"Lord Mu, the Divine Wind Archery Technique has always been bestowed by the Divine Wind Emperor himself, and only members of the royal family are allowed to practice it."

“With the Thirteenth Prince’s talent, he is already among the top eight heroes in the Central Plains. He only needs to continue to cultivate diligently and improve his cultivation. Why should he worry about not being granted the cultivation method of the Divine Wind Arrow Technique one day? Why rush to steal the Divine Wind Arrow Technique in secret and ruin his reputation and future?” Rong Shu spoke at a steady pace, patiently persuading him.

[Xiao Bai! Quickly use your student token to contact Xiao Duanzi and the others!]

[Sent...sent out...]

Rong Shu had just breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Mu Gongfeng remain unmoved, approaching her step by step: "The princess has already said that the thirteenth prince has the potential and qualifications to cultivate the Divine Wind Arrow Technique, so it doesn't matter whether it's sooner or later, does it?"

"I hope that the princess will obediently teach you the Divine Wind Archery Technique. You are a princess, the champion of the previous competition, and the junior sister of the sect favored by His Highness the Crown Prince. I really... do not want to be rough with you."

Rong Shu retreated in sync, maintaining a certain distance from Elder Mu: "I've only learned the Divine Wind Arrow Technique! I won't teach it! Besides, it's not so easy for someone to steal it. Elder Mu, you should know this. The Divine Wind Arrow Technique isn't something that can be easily leaked or passed on!"

To prevent the theft of cultivation techniques, not only the imperial dynasty, but also many sects and families have corresponding countermeasures, such as adding a restriction on disciples to prevent them from leaking the secrets of the cultivation techniques.

Rong Shu herself... of course, was not subject to any restrictions set by Di Chuchen.

She could only feign offerings in the hope that the other party would stop.

"It's alright, I can search your soul, but the princess will have to suffer a bit." Mu Gongfeng's lips curled into a malicious sneer.

Rong Shu's heart sank to the bottom. He gritted his teeth and said, "You want to forcibly search my soul? Aren't you afraid that the Jixia Academy, the Wenxin Academy, Zhanming Mountain, and my fifth senior brother will hold the Mu family accountable?!"

What nonsense about suffering a little!

Leaving aside the dangers of soul searching, one wrong move could turn you into an idiot!

Rong Shu is full of secrets: his soul from another world, the Han Chuan Qian Kun Pearl, the Primordial Spiritual Root, and the ability to devour Nightmare Qi... None of these can withstand a 'soul search'!

If these secrets are discovered, even if she is not far from death, she will still end up being imprisoned until death!

Mu Gongfeng sighed, "The princess has gone out to gain experience on her own, and her whereabouts are uncertain. What connection does she have with the Mu family? Don't you think so, princess?"

Rong Shu: "..." This old bastard!