As the last trace of energy dissipated into the air, Gu Sheng’s back was already drenched in cold sweat.
He stood by the window on the third floor of the Moon Viewing Pavilion, fingers unconsciously stroking the carvings on the windowsill, as his gaze pierced through the window paper, as if to see through the hidden undercurrents beneath this city.
"That spiritual power just now almost shook me out of your sea of consciousness."
The voice of the Innate Spirit Embryo rang in Gu Sheng’s mind, carrying an uncommon gravity.
"At least mid-stage King Realm."
Gu Sheng pulled a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth and transmitted his thoughts.
"Sun King Tang Muzhi, the master of this city. I should have thought sooner, asking about the Yujing Sect’s matters on someone else’s turf was too conspicuous."
"He has sensed my presence."
The voice of the Spiritual Embryo trembled slightly.
"A King Realm practitioner’s perception of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects far surpasses ordinary people."
Gu Sheng’s eyes sharpened, quickly retrieving a green jade talisman from the storage ring and crushed it.
An invisible barrier instantly enveloped his entire body, isolating it from external probing.
He briskly walked towards the stairs, simultaneously transmitting his thoughts.
"If Sun King knows you’re an Innate Spirit Embryo, he definitely won’t let go of such an opportunity. We must leave immediately."
"Not seeking Yujing Sect’s clues anymore?"
The Spiritual Embryo asked.
"If I lose my life, what’s the point of seeking clues?"
Gu Sheng continued his pace, and in the blink of an eye, he had reached the lobby on the first floor.
He casually tossed a mid-grade spirit stone to the shopkeeper.
"Thanks for the hospitality."
Stepping out of the Moon Viewing Pavilion, the bustling street scene of Sun City unfolded before his eyes.
Peddlers shouting, pedestrians thronging, a harmonious scene.
Yet Gu Sheng felt a chill rush from the soles of his feet to the top of his head...he clearly sensed that several gazes were locking onto him from different angles.
"Someone is following."
The Spiritual Embryo reminded.
Gu Sheng subtly turned into a small alley, while pulling out an ancient bronze mirror from his bosom.
The mirror’s surface rippled, and his appearance twisted and changed, transforming from a delicate youth to a rough man with a full beard.
His aura changed as well, plummeting from peak Earth Martial Realm to early-stage Human Martial Realm.
"Thousand Illusions Mirror can fool common martial artists but cannot deceive the mark left by a King Realm practitioner."
The Spiritual Embryo was worried.
Gu Sheng put away the Thousand Illusions Mirror and said in a deep voice.
"I know. At least it can shake off those small fry."
He quickened his pace, weaving through three streets like a swimming fish in a crowd.
However, the feeling of being locked in persisted like a shadow.
"Still there."
The Spiritual Embryo’s voice was as taut as a string.
Gu Sheng’s eyes carried a fierce look, suddenly turning towards the transmission array in the city’s west and speeding off.
If I can’t shake them off, then I’ll break through head-on!
At the same time, inside the Sun King Mansion.
Tang Qingyun knelt on one knee, respectfully reporting.
"Father, that Gu Sheng has already changed his appearance three times and is now heading towards the transmission array."
Tang Muzhi stood with hands behind his back by the window, the sunlight gilded him with a golden edge, yet couldn’t dispel the sinister gleam in his eyes.
"He’s quite a clever boy."
He sneered.
"Unfortunately, no amount of disguise can escape my ’Sun Mark’."
"Should we move now?"
Tang Qingyun asked for instructions.
Tang Muzhi shook his head.
"There are too many eyes and ears in the city, especially those of the Southern Prince. Wait till he leaves the city."
He turned, his gaze sharp as a blade.
"Remember, the Innate Spirit Embryo is critical, it must be captured alive. As for that boy...deal with him cleanly."
"I understand, Father."
Tang Qingyun’s eyes flashed with greed.
"It’s said the Innate Spirit Embryo can help break through the King Realm barrier..."
"Hmph, does a mere Earth Martial practitioner deserve such a divine object?"
Tang Muzhi flicked his sleeve.
"Go, take some skilled hands with you. That boy killed my Sun Guards, he must be remarkable."
Tang Qingyun accepted his orders and retreated, quickly, five figures silently left the mansion, stealthily heading towards the city’s west like leopards.
Gu Sheng, at this time, had reached the edge of the transmission array square.
He slowed his pace, pretending to casually survey the surroundings.
The square was bustling, with over a dozen transmission arrays glowing in various colors, martial artists entering and exiting from time to time.

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