Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 784: Chapter 782: Infiltration_1

”Such an unusual atmosphere. Could the people of Town Ghost Pass know that we’re coming?” Shen Qianlang said with a solemn expression.

”We can’t rule out that possibility. Town Ghost Pass is still Tang Sect territory, so it’s very likely they already know we’re here.” Ling Chen’s eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

”Then what should we do? Should we look for a different escape route?” Ling Yin asked.

”Since Town Ghost Pass is on alert, the other passes are likely in the same situation. No matter which one we choose, we probably won’t be able to escape the Tang Sect.” Ling Chen shook his head. ”Unless we avoid Town Ghost Pass entirely... but if we don’t take the main roads, it’s easy to get lost in the vast Nine Provinces Continent. If we get caught in some dangerous, remote place, it will take even longer.”

”We’ll still go through Town Ghost Pass. If we linger in Yi Zhou any longer, the Tang Sect will only send more people after us.”

Ling Chen made a swift decision. We must go now; we can’t delay. Otherwise, with the Tang Sect’s power, if the Fifth Elder decides not to keep the secret of the Sword Immortal Poetry to himself and informs the entire sect, then the ones pursuing our group won’t be mere juniors.

”Let’s disguise ourselves and change our attire,” Ling Chen said to Luo Xian’er and Shen Qianlang, then turned to Ling Yin. ”Xiao Yin, help us alter our appearances with your Illusion Technique. The guards in Town Ghost Pass shouldn’t possess a high enough Realm to see through your Illusion Technique.”

”Alright, leave it to me.” Ling Yin raised her jade-like hands, took out a Jade Bottle, and poured out a transparent liquid. She formed hand seals, and the drops of liquid flew up like water beads, hovering before Ling Chen and the others.

Ling Chen caught the liquid, smeared it on his face, and instantly felt an odd cooling sensation spread across his entire visage.

Ling Yin’s jade-like finger tapped in front of Ling Chen’s face. In a moment, Ling Chen’s features writhed and changed, transforming completely into another appearance. He became a stern-looking, aloof young man with a full beard, looking like an entirely different person.

Of course, this was merely an appearance altered by an Illusion Technique. If someone possessed stronger Mental Power, they would be able to see through this illusory disguise.

”To be safe, we need another stratagem to be completely foolproof.” A thoughtful look appeared on Ling Chen’s face as he quietly whispered to the other three.

They found four travelers outside Town Ghost Pass. Ling Chen gave them four sets of clothes and promised them a substantial reward to wear Ling Chen’s group’s original attire and enter the pass. The plan was for Ling Chen’s group to enter first, and these four individuals would follow.

Only after making these arrangements did Ling Chen’s party of four regroup and proceed into the pass.

On both sides of the fortress, security was extremely tight. Two lines of armored soldiers watched the passing travelers, each holding a portrait and checking every person one by one.

Ling Chen’s gaze fell upon the portraits. They indeed depicted the four of them.

They had guessed correctly. Those at Town Ghost Pass had already received news of their imminent arrival and were lying in wait for them. If they had blundered in unprepared, they would likely have entered but never left.

Now, however, they had all undergone illusory disguise. How could these ordinary pass guards easily discover them?

”Next,” a guard called out, looking towards Ling Chen’s group, who were about to enter.

Ling Chen and his companions maintained their composure and walked over.

The soldier carefully sized up Ling Chen’s group of four, then looked at the portraits in his hand before waving them through.

PHEW...

Ling Chen let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. Although it was expected, passing through so smoothly still made his heart ease.

「Meanwhile, atop a nearby tower, several figures were observing the situation at the town gate from afar. They were, indeed, a group from the Tang Sect.」

”Strange, why haven’t Ling Chen’s group of four appeared yet?” Tang Hai looked towards the town gate, speaking with some agitation.

”Even if they do show up, they certainly wouldn’t appear before us openly.” Tang Yutong’s gaze swept over the town gate area. ”They will surely enter the pass after disguising themselves. So, any suspicious individuals should be captured directly. Better to apprehend an innocent by mistake than to let a guilty one go.”

”So that’s it.” Tang Long looked as if he’d had an epiphany. He admired Tang Yutong more and more. She truly is the paramount genius of the Tang Sect. Not only is her strength exceptional, but her strategic mind is also top-notch.

His gaze immediately fell on a few figures entering the town. He observed them carefully, but ultimately shook his head. These individuals bore no resemblance whatsoever to Ling Chen’s group of four.

Just then, Tang Long suddenly saw four extremely familiar figures at the town gate. Although they didn’t look like Ling Chen and the others, their clothing was identical.

”Grab those four!” Tang Long suddenly shouted.

”Capture them!”

As Tang Long’s shout fell, the pass-guarding soldiers immediately mobilized and apprehended the four individuals.

The surrounding travelers cried out in alarm and scattered in all directions.

The entire interior of the pass erupted into chaos.

”Go!” Ling Chen signaled the others with his eyes. He abruptly accelerated, taking advantage of the chaos, and bolted towards the pass exit.

After Tang Long seized the four individuals, he immediately began to knead their faces, obviously trying to tear off their masks. However, no matter how hard he tried, he achieved nothing.

”Damn it, we’ve been tricked!” Tang Long’s expression turned ugly. ”These four aren’t Ling Chen’s group!”

”What?” Tang Hai’s expression also changed. Just now, the entire Town Ghost Pass had descended into chaos. The real Ling Chen and his group have probably already escaped Town Ghost Pass!

Just as Tang Hai suspected, Ling Chen’s group of four had already taken advantage of the chaos to exit Town Ghost Pass.

”Brother Ling Chen, you’re truly prescient! Those guys actually fell for it.” Luo Xian’er’s face was filled with delight.

”We can’t let our guard down. They’ll soon realize we’ve escaped Town Ghost Pass. We must leave quickly. After those four are captured, they’ll definitely give us up, so we don’t have much time,” Ling Chen said, his expression tense.

「However, just then, a woman’s voice suddenly rang out in the air.」

Ahead, several dark figures emerged. The leader, a graceful figure with half her face masked, her beautiful eyes as sharp as blades, was none other than Tang Yutong.

”Your Excellency is indeed clever,” Tang Yutong said, staring at Ling Chen. ”If I hadn’t prepared for this, I’m afraid you four might have truly escaped.”

”How did Your Excellency discover us?” Ling Chen’s expression turned slightly grim. He hadn’t expected that even such a seamless plan would be seen through by this person.

”Very simple. Town Ghost Pass has been sealed off. The passersby you saw were all our soldiers from Town Ghost Pass in disguise. You four were so eager to exit the pass, and there are exactly four of you. I surmised that you must be the people the Fifth Elder is searching for.”

A cold glint flashed in Tang Yutong’s beautiful eyes. ”You won’t be able to escape today. Accompany me back to the Tang Sect to report.”