Immortal Mortal Chapter 1223: Entering The Trap Voluntarily

Qu You gazed at Cen Shuyin, her mind reeling. Wuji?

A flicker of unease crossed Cen Shuyin's face as she explained, "Sister Qu You, I didn't intend to keep it a secret, but I am actually Mo Wuji's wife. It's just that... it's just that..."

Cen Shuyin struggled to find the right words to explain to Qu You. Qu You had confided in her about her feelings for Wuji. Revealing this now would undoubtedly create an awkward situation between them.

Qu You's cheeks flushed crimson. If a hole had appeared in the ground, she would have gladly disappeared into it. She had openly confessed her admiration for Mo Wuji multiple times, and to his wife, no less.

She mused that if she were in Cen Shuyin's shoes, she wouldn't appreciate another woman constantly talking about her husband either.

However, they had been together for an untold number of years. They had shared every thought and feeling, supported each other through countless life-or-death struggles. What possibly remained unsaid between them?

"I'm sorry, Shuyin, I..." Qu You faltered, unsure how to articulate her apology.

Cen Shuyin reached out, taking Qu You's hand gently. "Sister Qu You, you've helped me countless times. Without your guidance, my cultivation wouldn't have progressed so rapidly. I've been cultivating without a master, and you've been my sole mentor..."

Cen Shuyin's words held truth. Qu You hailed from a prominent Sect in the God World, possessing a far deeper understanding of cultivation than a lone cultivator like Cen Shuyin from the mortal realm.

"Shuyin, please don't misunderstand. Wuji and I... no, Brother Mo and I... there's truly nothing between us. He gave me the Primal God Lattice purely because he dislikes owing favors..."

Cen Shuyin's tone softened further. "Sister Qu You, I understand Wuji's personality perfectly. He is precisely that kind of person. Besides, we've relied on each other all these years. Must we still speak such words? Right now, I can only hope you're mistaken and that we've ended up in this place by chance, not by some elaborate scheme."

Upon hearing Cen Shuyin's words, Qu You momentarily forgot her embarrassment and shook her head. "That cannot be the case. We were able to enter that primordial space back then because of the Paramita Flower. Otherwise, we would never have set foot in that space, nor would we have witnessed that terrifying violet Dao Law..."

"Why?" Cen Shuyin anxiously interjected as Qu You abruptly fell silent.

At that moment, Qu You's expression had already regained its composure. Compared to the possibility of Mo Wuji walking into a trap for their sake, what was a little embarrassment?

She sighed, stating with certainty, "I am convinced that individual orchestrated this to lure Big Brother Mo here."

"Why?" Cen Shuyin subconsciously inquired.

Qu You explained, "That expert could carelessly transport us into this space. How could he have overlooked my Primal God Lattice and your Book of Luo? If I'm not mistaken, your Book of Luo was a gift from Big Brother Mo."

If it were anyone else, Qu You wouldn't have arrived at such a conclusion. Even the closest of companions wouldn't exchange items like the Book of Luo. However, this was distinctly not the case for Mo Wuji. He had even bestowed the Primal God Lattice upon her. What was a mere page of the Book of Luo in comparison?

Cen Shuyin's face paled drastically. "Sister Qu You, my Book of Luo was indeed given to me by Wuji. What do we do now?"

She too had come to a grim realization. An item belonging to Mo Wuji would undoubtedly carry his unique Dao aura. The average person might not detect it, but what about an expert capable of effortlessly sweeping them into this place?

Qu You's face was also etched with worry. She too had no idea how they should proceed. Due to the Primal God Lattice, she could sense the immense danger of this location, perceiving it as a natural prison from which escape seemed impossible.

Catching sight of Qu You's defeated expression, Cen Shuyin understood that her companion was at a loss.

Taking a deep, calming breath, she declared, "Sister Qu You, if anything happens to Wuji, then I will face it alongside him."

Qu You remained silent but her resolve hardened. If Wuji met with misfortune because he came to rescue them, she too would go with him, regardless of her own survival.

With this thought, the lingering awkwardness in her heart significantly diminished. She set aside her worries and asked directly, "Shuyin, can you tell me how you met Wuji?"

"Of course, I can," Cen Shuyin replied, sensing Qu You's unspoken thoughts. Since they were powerless to change their circumstances, they could only leave their fate to the heavens.

...

Mo Wuji came to a halt. The jade letter from the monk proved to be remarkably precise. Directly ahead of him, a reddish-brown vortex of space churned.

Once cultivators attain the Quasi-Sage Stage, they typically possess a sharp intuition for danger. The moment Mo Wuji arrived, he sensed a lethal peril emanating from within the vortex.

Should he venture into this chaotic spatial rift, escape would be impossible.

Other cultivators would undoubtedly experience the same apprehension and retreat. Perhaps this was why the monk had also planned to run. However, Mo Wuji understood that fleeing was not an option for him. Cen Shuyin was trapped within, and without his intervention, no one else could rescue her.

Standard spiritual will falters and cannot penetrate such turbulent spatial anomalies. Yet, Mo Wuji possessed more than just spiritual will; he also had his spiritual eye.

At this juncture, Mo Wuji had ascended to the Sage Stage. His spiritual eye pierced through the vortex, a feat impossible for mere spiritual will. Instantly, he perceived an intricate network of dense runic seals. Even with his current Sage-level attainment, the sheer complexity of these runic formations left him momentarily disoriented.

After less than two hours, Mo Wuji withdrew his spiritual eye. He firmly shut his eyes, his fists clenched.

A certainty solidified within him: he was being deliberately lured into this place. These densely packed runes formed an ancient trap array, a relic from the very dawn of primordial chaos. It represented the pinnacle of trap arrays in the known universe. Entering it meant forfeiting any chance of ever leaving.

Even if his adversaries did nothing, the array itself, being the supreme existence among all formations in this universe, would prevent his escape. Though Mo Wuji was convinced Cen Shuyin was within this primordial trap, he did not plunge in recklessly.

He produced his Time Plate, settling down outside the spatial vortex. He began the arduous task of deciphering the intricate runes of the primordial array.

Even if complete comprehension remained out of reach, he was determined to find a method of egress.

The Time Plate activated. While barely a year elapsed in the outside world, Mo Wuji experienced a hundred years of dedicated study.

As the century mark arrived, Mo Wuji suddenly rose. He stored the Time Plate, raised his hands, and commenced forming array runes. Given his profound understanding of the Array Dao, fully deciphering these natural runes and breaching the primordial array would typically require at least 100,000 years.

Even with the assistance of his Time Plate, a thousand years would be necessary.

However, Mo Wuji could not afford to wait that long. A faint premonition urged him that Cen Shuyin needed to be rescued with utmost urgency. Should the World-Ending Cataclysm arrive before he could act, the opportunity to see Cen Shuyin again would be lost forever.

...

"You were actually rescued by Big Brother Mo from the Soul Condensing Immortal Pond?" Qu You exclaimed in astonishment upon hearing that Mo Wuji had ventured into the Soul Condensing Immortal Pond to save Cen Shuyin.

She found herself admiring Mo Wuji's incredible luck. The Soul Condensing Immortal Pond's proximity to the Underworld made it a near impossibility to enter and survive.

Had an Underworld expert discovered him, Mo Wuji would have undoubtedly faced complete soul annihilation.

At present, neither Cen Shuyin nor Qu You were cultivating. They understood that even if they grew stronger within their current confinement, breaking free would be impossible. They chose instead to await Mo Wuji's arrival, intending to leave together.

Days later, Mo Wuji completed the final runes. Without a second thought, he stepped into the spatial whirlpool. The moment the dense clusters of runes enveloped him, Mo Wuji summoned his Mortal Halberd.

The Mortal Halberd expanded into a colossal weapon, its reach extending beyond the runic confines. Simultaneously, Mo Wuji entered the area sealed by the runes.

...

Limitless Domain.

The instant Mo Wuji passed through the runic seals, Luo abruptly stood. A discernible delight flickered across his face.

Before the others could inquire, Luo let out a chuckle, "I was just contemplating how we might convey information about that location to Mo Wuji. I never anticipated he would learn of it so swiftly and enter of his own volition. It appears his connection with those two insignificant beings is far from ordinary."

Luo was counting on this very factor. If their relationship were merely superficial, would Mo Wuji have gifted the Book of Luo?

"Ah..." The four Sages rose in unison, their faces alight with glee. Even Heng Zuo stood. While he harbored no desire to offend Mo Wuji, his alliance with Luo and his group was already established. Consequently, Mo Wuji falling into the trap laid by Luo was unequivocally a positive development.

Luo spoke with anticipation, "Fellow Daoist Heng Zuo, let us then hasten to intercept him. We must ensure he cannot escape."

"Hahahaha!" Luo let out a hearty laugh, his gaze sweeping over Luo Xu and his companions with an air of supreme confidence and arrogance. "Escape? Once you step into that location, escape becomes an impossibility because it's a primordial trap array, imbued with the very essence of natural dao runes. It stands as the paramount trapping formation in this entire domain. We simply need to arrive there and pluck the fish from the net."

"Does this imply we won't be able to enter and seize Mo Wuji's treasures?" Emperor Gui Gu inquired with palpable anxiety.

His sole desire was Mo Wuji's Earth Shrinking sacred art. The mere mention that Mo Wuji's technique surpassed his own ignited a fervent longing within his heart.

Luo declared with resounding pride, "For individuals like yourselves, obtaining his belongings would indeed be impossible. However, my situation is different. As long as you adhere strictly to my plan, I guarantee not a single god crystal will be missed."