Chapter 652 The Cause and Effect of the Ghost Face Mask
The stars rolled magnificently across the universe.
Looking out, a brilliant light shone everywhere, like a gorgeous Milky Way flowing.
"What are your plans next?" Yan Rumeng asked from beside him.
Jun Xiaoyao took out a mask and put it on his face.
It was a grotesque mask, neither crying nor laughing, looking comical, crude, and somewhat frightening.
Seeing this, Yan Rumeng was slightly startled, then burst into laughter.
"The noble scion of the Jun family, wearing such a crude and strange mask that looks like a child's toy. Are you trying to play the weak to catch the strong?"
Jun Xiaoyao replied in a calm tone: "The Thirteen Bandits have strong intelligence capabilities, and since this place is one of their strongholds, they probably have spies and informants throughout the Chaotic Star Sea."
"If we continue to be as careless as before, I'm afraid as soon as we enter the Chaotic Star Sea, the Thirteen Bandits will get the news, and that would alert them."
"I don't want to come here for nothing."
Yan Rumeng stopped smiling and nodded.
The Thirteen Bandits were related to the Otherworld, so caution was indeed necessary.
If they entered conspicuously, the Thirteen Bandits would likely retreat immediately upon receiving the news.
Then all their efforts would be in vain.
However, what Yan Rumeng didn't know was that Jun Xiaoyao wearing this grotesque mask had another meaning.
Earlier, he had learned from Tiannu Yuan's information.
That Zhuxian Bandit also wore a grotesque mask and possessed the ability to devour bloodlines.
This reminded Jun Xiaoyao of someone.
The ghostly-faced girl's shadow remaining in the Heavenly Dao Tower, the ghost-faced woman manifested on the lower realm's Spirit Altar.
Also, the ghost-faced female Burial Emperor from the Ancient Burial Ground, and the grotesque mask left in the Bronze Immortal Palace.
Now there was another ghost-faced Zhuxian Bandit.
Plus the Otherworld Organization and the Otherworld itself.
All of this seemed to be connected by an invisible thread.
Jun Xiaoyao wore this grotesque mask also to see what reaction the Zhuxian Bandit would have if they met.
What would the Zhuxian Bandit's reaction be?
"Alright, you should disguise yourself too. Being so beautiful is too conspicuous," Jun Xiaoyao said, shaking his head as he looked at Yan Rumeng with her flawless beauty.
Taking such a beautiful woman to the Chaotic Star Sea would be like carrying a torch in the night, attracting attention from all directions.
"Hehe, although I know you don't mean anything by it, why do I still feel so happy?" Yan Rumeng laughed delightedly.
Being complimented by ordinary men wouldn't affect her at all.
But being praised by a godlike figure like Jun Xiaoyao, even Yan Rumeng's vanity was satisfied, making her very happy.
She took out a white veil and put it on her face, revealing only a pair of clear autumn-water eyes.
The veil didn't reduce her charm at all; instead, it added a misty beauty to Yan Rumeng.
After making preparations, Jun Xiaoyao and his two companions entered the Chaotic Star Sea.
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The Chaotic Star Sea was vast and boundless. Ordinary geniuses wouldn't dare to venture deep into it alone.
One careless move could result in being caught in a spatial vortex, or worse, being devoured by terrifying creatures like star-devouring ancient beasts.
Generally, geniuses would travel together or follow merchant groups.
After entering the Chaotic Star Sea for over ten days, Jun Xiaoyao's group encountered three waves of space pirates.
Swoosh!
Jun Xiaoyao casually pointed a finger, and a Saint-level bandit in front of him exploded into a bloody mist.
In another part of space, several young geniuses watched this scene with stunned expressions and disbelief in their eyes.
"Killing a Saint-level expert with just a casual move, which forbidden genius is this?"
"Wearing a mask on his face, could he be a powerful elder from the older generation?"
These young geniuses had been traveling together when they encountered space pirates.
Just as they were despairing, they saw Jun Xiaoyao's group passing by.
Those bandits attacked without hesitation, only to be casually annihilated by Jun Xiaoyao.
"If we follow this senior, we'll definitely be able to reach Giant Stronghold City safely," said one female genius among them.
They exchanged glances and quickly rushed forward to catch up with Jun Xiaoyao's group who were about to leave.
"Senior, please wait," the female genius called out.
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"What is it?" Jun Xiaoyao asked calmly.
This gentle, jade-like voice immediately stunned the young geniuses.
Not an elder?
They looked at each other, shock evident in their eyes.
Even a forbidden genius of the younger generation couldn't possibly kill a Saint so effortlessly, could they?
Could it be... a super forbidden genius!
Realizing this possibility, these geniuses showed even more respect and humility.
Although they all came from major powers, they dared not show any disrespect before this mysterious young expert.
"Is this young master also heading to Giant Stronghold City because of the Multi-Race Merchant Alliance's summons?" the female genius asked respectfully after bowing.
"Multi-Race Merchant Alliance, summons, what do you mean?" Jun Xiaoyao asked calmly while stroking the Yin Jade Rabbit in his arms.
Hearing this, the geniuses looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.
Another genius said: "Perhaps the young master doesn't know, but recently, the second young lady of the Xia family from the Multi-Race Merchant Alliance, Xia Chuqing, was kidnapped by the first criminal of the Pit of Sin."
"Now, the Xia family has issued a summons to recruit cultivators to gather at Giant Stronghold City and attack the Pit of Sin together."
"It's said that those willing to join will receive extremely generous rewards."
Hearing the young genius's explanation, under his mask, Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flashed subtly.
Gathering a team to go to the Pit of Sin - wasn't that exactly on his way?
Moreover, if Jun Xiaoyao entered the Pit of Sin alone, it would inevitably cause conflict and attract attention.
If the Thirteen Bandits detected him early, it would alert them.
But if he entered with a large group, he could blend in, then find the Thirteen Bandits' stronghold and directly annihilate them with overwhelming force.
"We could try it," said Yan Rumeng beside him, her face covered with a light veil.
"Such a beautiful woman..." the young geniuses were all mesmerized.
Although Yan Rumeng's face was covered with a light veil, her eyes were like clear water, her figure graceful, her round jade-like legs snow-white and slender.
Without guessing, they knew she must be a devastatingly beautiful woman.
Yan Rumeng smiled slightly, and the geniuses immediately seemed to fall into a dream-like state, somewhat dazed.
"Alright, let's go," Jun Xiaoyao said softly.
Only then did the geniuses wake up, coming back to their senses with embarrassment on their faces.
They naturally didn't know that Yan Rumeng, who had awakened the Heavenly Dream Butterfly bloodline, could influence people's minds with just a smile or frown.
Only someone with a powerful primordial spirit like Jun Xiaoyao could be completely immune.
Then, Jun Xiaoyao, Yan Rumeng, and the Yin Jade Rabbit, led by the young geniuses, headed toward Giant Stronghold City.