Peking Opera Cat: I Became A Zi's Brother

"Then what should we do? Without the materials, even if we find the secret passage, we won't be able to break the formation."

Wu Song said anxiously.

Bai Tang's eyes suddenly lit up:

"Brother Mo Yun, you just said that the 'Locking Law Formation' needs attribute rhythmic energy to fill it. Aren't our rhythmic energy the five elements? I'm gold (gold rhythmic energy), Wu Song is fire, Xiao Qing is water (green rhythmic energy corresponds to water), and Da Fei is green (green rhythmic energy corresponds to earth). Maybe our rhythmic energy can activate the formation!"

Mo Yun was stunned for a moment, then reacted:

"You're right! Why didn't I think of this before? The Five Elements Rhythm Power of the Pan Sect is inherently compatible with the formation. Although your Rhythm Power isn't pure Pan Sect Rhythm Power, it's essentially the same. Maybe it really can work."

Mo Zi also breathed a sigh of relief:

"That way, we don't have to look for cracking materials. However, activating the formation will definitely alert the disciples of the Pan Sect, so we have to choose a suitable time, preferably at night."

"Tonight!"

Wu Song immediately said,

"Although there are many disciples patrolling at night, the light is dim, making it easier for us to hide. As long as we activate the formation and find the secret passage, we can go directly to the platform to see the sect leader!"

They looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.

Mo Yun nodded:

"Okay, let's set it for tonight. Let's go back to the inn to rest during the day and get enough energy. Then come back to activate the formation at night. Remember, don't stop on the way back and try to avoid the patrolling disciples."

Several people responded and followed Mo Yun to the inn.

When passing by a snack stand, Dafei couldn't help but take a few more glances - the rye buns on the stall were steaming, and were one of the few things on the street with a "homely" feel.

The stall owner was a white-haired old lady. Seeing Dafei's gaze, she hesitated for a moment, quietly handed him a steamed bun, and said in a low voice:

"Hurry up and take it, kid. Don't let the patrol see it. This town hasn't seen a living person in ages..."

Dafei was stunned for a moment, then quickly took the steamed bun and whispered

"thanks".

The old lady waved her hand, lowered her head, and continued to tidy up the stall, as if nothing had happened.

Bai Tang, who was walking behind, saw this scene and felt a little sad - the laws of Panhei Town were like an airtight net that trapped everyone inside, and even handing over a steamed bun had to be done secretly.

He clenched the weapon in his hand, and his conviction became stronger:

We must find out the truth of what happened back then, not only for the sake of the clan judge, but also for those who are trapped by the rules.

After returning to the inn, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Wu Song lay in bed, but couldn't fall asleep. He played with the whistle stick in his hand, his mind full of thoughts about activating the formation at night.

Xiaoqing was sketching the rune array on the table, repeatedly pondering the steps to activate it;

Dafei carefully wrapped the buns given by the old lady and put them in his arms, thinking that they could be used as dry food when he activated the formation at night.

Bai Tang leaned against the window, watching the disciples patrolling the street, silently calculating his route for the evening.

In Mo Yun's room, he and Mo Zi were checking the tools they carried with them - a few spare runes, a short knife that could cut ropes, and some herbs to cover up their breath.

"When I activate the formation at night, I will use rhythmic energy to create a barrier to block out sound and light. You will be responsible for injecting rhythmic energy. You must be quick and don't give the patrolling disciples time to react."

Mo Yun warned.

Mo Zi nodded:

"I will stand guard nearby. If any disciples come over, I will use my folding fan to create mist to buy time."

The two cats discussed the details for a while to make sure everything went smoothly.

……

The sun outside the window gradually set, and dim oil lamps lit up the streets of Panhei Town. More disciples were patrolling, and the whole town was shrouded in a depressing silence. Only the sound of the law bell echoed in the night wind, as if sounding the prelude to the upcoming action.

When night fell completely, all the guests in the inn had returned to their rooms and the waiter had locked the door.

Mo Yun quietly arrived at Xingluoban's room and motioned for the others to follow. The five of them followed the back alley of the inn, avoiding the patrolling disciples and heading towards the rune monument at the east end of the town.

The night wind blew, bringing a bit of coolness. The law bell under the eaves made a crisp sound, but it could not cover up the rapid heartbeats of several people.

Wu Song walked in front, holding the whistle stick tightly in his hand, ready to respond to any emergency at any time;

Xiaoqing followed behind, a faint green energy lingering on her fingertips, observing her surroundings vigilantly;

Dafei held the ancient score of Chang Zong in his arms and walked very lightly; Bai Tang, Mo Yun and Mo Zi walked at the end, their eyes fixed on the rune monument in front of them.

Soon, they arrived near the rune monument. Mo Yun first released a light blue rhythmic energy, carefully surveyed the surroundings, and after confirming there was no ambush, nodded to the others.

"Let's get started, quick!"

Several people immediately took action - Wu Song, Bai Tang, Xiao Qing, and Da Fei stood in the east, south, west, and north directions of the rune monument respectively, while Mo Yun stood in front of the monument, forming hand seals with his hands. Light blue rhyme energy formed a huge barrier around him, covering the rune monument and the others inside;

Mo Zi stood outside the barrier, gently waving the folding fan in his hand. Light blue mist spread around, covering the light of the barrier.

"Inject rhythmic energy and focus on the missing runes on the stone tablet!"

Mo Yun shouted in a low voice.

The four of them responded immediately, their respective rhyme powers flowing through their fingertips towards the stone tablet. Wu Song's fiery red rhyme power was like a flame, landing in the gap on the east side of the stone tablet.

The golden and white rhythm of Baitang is like two bands of light, filling the gap on the south side; the green rhythm of Xiaoqing is like a pool of clear water, flowing into the gap on the west side; the green rhythm of Dafei is like a vine, entwined on the gap on the north side.

With the infusion of the four-color rhythmic power, the silver runes on the stone tablet instantly lit up, and the golden light patterns began to flow rapidly, like a golden snake, swimming along the runes.

"Boom--" A slight vibration suddenly came from under the stone tablet, and the black stone railings slowly opened to both sides, revealing a pitch-black cave entrance. Faint blue light patterns lingered around the cave entrance, which was obviously the entrance to the secret passage.

"Success!"

Wu Song let out a low cry of excitement and was about to jump towards the cave entrance.

"and many more!"

Mo Yun suddenly shouted, looking into the distance with a vigilant look.

"A patrol disciple is coming, quickly enter the secret passage!"

Several people reacted immediately and followed Mo Yun into the secret passage.

Mo Zi was the last one to go in. Before leaving, he waved his folding fan to gather the fog around him, and then blocked the entrance of the cave with stones, trying to leave no trace.

The secret passage was pitch black, with only the faint light of the light blue power emitted by Mo Yun illuminating the road ahead.

The group walked along the secret passage. The road beneath their feet was very flat, obviously dug by humans. After walking for about a cup of tea, they suddenly heard faint footsteps and the sound of disciples talking.

"It seems he is a disciple guarding the secret passage."

Xiaoqing whispered, blue rhythmic energy gathering at her fingertips, ready to attack at any time.

Mo Yun shook his head and motioned for them to stop:

"Don't be impulsive, listen to what they say."

Several people held their breath and listened carefully—

"What's wrong with the Sect Master lately? He stays in the main hall every day, not even attending the morning meeting. He even asked us to strengthen the security of the secret passage, as if he's afraid of something."

"Who knows? But I heard that some time ago, some outsiders broke in and defeated the black-robed master in charge of the perimeter. The sect leader is worried that they will break in, so he is so nervous."

"That outsider is too powerful, isn't he? The black-robed master is quite powerful..."

"Hush! Don't talk nonsense, be careful if the sect master hears you and punishes you according to the law!"

The footsteps gradually faded away, and the few people finally breathed a sigh of relief. Wu Song curled his lips:

"So they are also afraid of the Sect Master. It seems that even the sect's own people are afraid of the rules of the sect."

"This shows that there is also unrest within the Banzong clan,"

Mo Yun said thoughtfully,

"The Sect Master is so nervous. Perhaps the truth behind that year is more complicated than we thought. Keep going forward. Be careful. There may be more guards ahead."

Several people nodded and continued walking along the secret passage.

The air in the secret passage became increasingly humid, and some strange runes began to appear on the walls. These runes were more complex than those on the stone tablets and emitted a faint black mist.

"There seems to be something wrong with these runes,"

Bai Tang suddenly stopped and pointed at the runes on the wall.

"I can sense an evil aura in there, very similar to the black mist used by the black-robed man."

Mo Yun took a step forward and carefully observed the rune, his expression gradually becoming serious:

"This is the 'Heart-Eating Talisman'. It can cause cats to hallucinate and drain people's rhythmic energy. It seems that the sect leader has not only set up guards in the secret passage, but also laid this vicious rune. We must be careful not to be affected by it."

As he spoke, Mo Yun took out a few blue runes from his pocket and distributed them to the people:

"This is the 'Spirit Purification Talisman'. Wearing it can resist the effects of the Heart Devouring Talisman. Put it on quickly."

Several people took the runes and put them on their wrists. They immediately felt a cool breeze spreading along their arms, and the previous oppressive feeling disappeared a lot.

"Okay, keep going."

Mo Yun put away the remaining runes and walked forward first.

A ray of light gradually appeared at the end of the secret passage, and a faint bell sound was heard.

The cats quickened their pace and found that they were in a huge stone chamber when they reached the end. There was a stone staircase in the center of the chamber, and at the end of the staircase was a huge black stone door with a huge word "Judgment" engraved on it. It was obviously the door leading to the main hall of the questioning platform.

There were more than a dozen disciples of Pan Zong standing in the stone chamber, each holding a long spear and staring at the door with sharp eyes, obviously guarding the gate.