Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

The room, which was ten feet deep, was simply furnished with only a table and a few chairs.

The two looked around and then looked at the square table.

Xueyao raised her hand, and the moment the table left the ground, there was a loud bang, and a crack appeared in the wall opposite the door. The crack slowly widened, revealing a passage that seemed to be the entrance to another world.

Bai Yichen frowned slightly and whispered, "There really is a secret entrance, but I don't know where this passage leads to."

Xue Yao was thoughtful. "No matter what lies ahead, we must get to the bottom of it."

The two of them slipped into the passage, which was dim and damp, with moss growing on the walls. They walked along the narrow passage. If their footsteps were ordinary, they would surely echo in the silence, making them exceptionally clear.

After walking for a while, a faint light appeared in the front of the passage. Xue Yao and Bai Yichen slowed down their pace and approached the light cautiously. When they reached the end of the passage, they found that it was actually a spacious basement.

In the center of the basement stood a massive stone table, strewn with strange vessels and medicine bottles. Strange symbols hung on the surrounding walls, suggesting some mysterious ritual was underway.

"This looks like an alchemy room." Xue Yao whispered. She was quite knowledgeable about pharmacology and recognized the purpose of these utensils at a glance.

Bai Yichen nodded, scanning the basement for possible clues. Suddenly, his eyes fell on a tattered booklet on the corner of the stone table.

He walked over, picked up the booklet, and flipped it open. Inside were some recipes for refining medicine and experimental records. One entry caught Bai Yichen's attention: "Yuncheng's secret medicine can cause a person to lose consciousness instantly, but the effect only lasts for a quarter of an hour."

"Xueyao, take a look at this." Bai Yichen handed the booklet to Xueyao and said, "It seems that Yuncheng is hiding a conspiracy unknown to the public."

Xueyao took the booklet and read through the records carefully, her expression gradually becoming solemn. She knew that this booklet might be the key to unlocking the mystery of Yuncheng.

"We have to inform the city lord of this news and let him handle it." Xue Yao said.

Bai Yichen understood and nodded in agreement. The two decided to leave the basement immediately and report their discovery to the City Lord's Mansion.

However, just as they were about to leave, a slight sound of footsteps suddenly came from the other end of the basement. Xue Yao and Bai Yichen looked at each other, their hearts tightening, knowing that someone was coming.

They quickly held their breath, waiting for the person to appear. A moment later, a figure appeared in their sight.

The man was dressed in a black robe, with a hideous mask on his face, making it impossible to see his true appearance. He walked to the stone table and began to rummage through the utensils on the table.

Xue Yao and Bai Yichen exchanged a glance, realizing this was a perfect opportunity. They decided to catch the black-robed man off guard and capture him to gain more information about the Yuncheng conspiracy.

The two men attacked at the same time, with lightning speed, attacking the black-robed man. The black-robed man was obviously not expecting someone to suddenly appear, and was caught off guard. He was hit on the shoulder by Bai Yichen's palm and stumbled back.

Xue Yao seized the opportunity to grab the black-robed man's arm and twisted it hard, subduing him to the ground. Bai Yichen quickly stepped forward and took off the mask on the man's face.

At this time, they have revealed their figures.

A strange face was revealed under the mask, but Xue Yao and Bai Yichen knew that this person might be the key person they had been looking for.

"Who are you? Why are you refining this secret medicine here?" Xue Yao asked sternly.

A flash of panic flashed across the black-robed man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and sneered, "You ignorant people have no idea what you've gotten yourself into."

Bai Yichen frowned and said in a deep voice, "Whatever conspiracy you have, we will get to the bottom of it."

Xue Yao snorted coldly and said, "Oh, what did you get involved in? Tell me about it."

The black-robed man curled his lips into a mocking smile and spoke slowly, "Do you think the strange things happening in Cloud City are just coincidences? There is a huge plan hidden behind this, and you are just insignificant pawns in it."

Xue Yao and Bai Yichen exchanged a glance, their hearts trembling. They knew that the black-robed man's words were true, and that there was indeed a deeper reason behind the strange events in Yuncheng.

"What plan?" Bai Yichen asked in a deep voice.

The black-robed man sneered and said, "Do you really want to know? Then let me tell you. This plan is called 'Apocalypse'. It aims to subvert the order of the entire Cloud City and make those high and mighty people feel true fear."

The black-robed man's eyes were filled with contempt and disdain. There was more than one room in the basement and it was very large. He didn't believe that the two men in front of him were so powerful that they could do anything to them.

Therefore, if these two people fall into their hands, it will be easy to capture them. Why not tell them?

Xue Yao frowned and asked, "Why are you doing this?"

A glint of madness flashed in the black-robed man's eyes. He said, "Because this heaven has long been corrupted, only a complete transformation can bring about a new life. And we are the pioneers of this transformation."

Bai Yichen shook his head and said, "What you are doing will only bring disaster to Yuncheng, and innocent people will be implicated."

The black-robed man chuckled disdainfully and said, "Innocent? In this heavenly realm, who can truly be innocent? Everyone is an accomplice of this corrupt world."

Xue Yao and Bai Yichen felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. They knew that if they wanted to stop this conspiracy, they had to conduct an in-depth investigation to find out the mastermind behind it.

"We will stop you." Xue Yao said firmly.

The black-robed man laughed heartily and said, "Then let's see if you have the ability."

At this moment, a burst of noisy footsteps suddenly came from the entrance of the basement. Xue Yao and Bai Yichen were startled, knowing that the situation was not good.

"It seems we are surrounded." Bai Yichen said in a low voice.

A hint of determination flashed in Xue Yao's eyes, and she said, "No matter what, we must spread this news and let the city lord know about the existence of 'Apocalypse'."

The two exchanged a quick glance and decided to break out. Xueyao pulled a smoke bomb from her sleeve and threw it to the ground. As the smoke thickened, they took advantage of the opportunity to rush to the exit.

However, just as they were about to rush out of the basement, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them. It was a tall man holding a long sword and with a cold gaze.

"Want to leave? Not that easy." The man said coldly.

Xue Yao and Bai Yichen's hearts tightened, knowing that this would be a fierce battle. They quickly took up their positions and prepared to meet the enemy.

The battle was about to break out. Xue Yao and Bai Yichen, relying on their tacit cooperation, launched a fierce duel with the tall man. In the smoke-filled basement, a battle concerning the fate of Yuncheng was quietly unfolding.