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He looked at Qiu Tu and said, "Qiu Tu, haven't you heard about something?"

Qiu Tu sat in the luxurious main seat, looking at him with interest, and asked, "What is it?"

Pang Haichen sat down in his seat. "Never expose your weaknesses to the enemy until the very last moment."

"Your carelessness tonight will be your biggest mistake during this period."

After saying that, seeing a thoughtful look in Qiu Tu's eyes, Pang Haichen smiled and then suddenly said, "You don't actually think... that I had absolutely no suspicion when you suddenly called a 'Mist Shadow Society' meeting tonight, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Pang Haichen.

Pang Haichen sat there, took off his mask, and said calmly, "Actually... I never hoped that Pei Jing and his group's rebellion would actually succeed."

“I know Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng’s personalities all too well. They’re like two foxes who have cultivated for a thousand years.”

"To say that he has a perfect plan is a bit of an exaggeration. But he has reached a state of perfection in the art of power."

"What I can think of, they must have already thought of as well, and prepared for it."

“So…” At this point, Pang Haichen smiled, “Actually… everything I did was just a smokescreen.”

Meanwhile, Pang Haichen explained this to Qiu Tu.

Tang Feifei had already led her elite troops into Pang Haichen's villa.

With a Tier 4 Cataclysm in command, the guards inside and outside the villa were quickly disarmed and taken into custody amidst piercing warnings and screams.

Without any delay, Tang Feifei led Yu Die, Tao Yaoyao, and the others straight to Pang Haichen's study.

He took out a special calamity artifact and shone it into the study. Sure enough, Pang Haichen was sitting upright in the study chair, his eyes closed, as if he were fast asleep.

A large floor-length mirror was placed directly opposite him.

The "Spirit Mirror Ritual" of the Mist Hidden Society certainly cannot be a direct summoning of the participants' physical bodies, as that would consume too much energy.

Especially for long-distance, periodic summoning, no organization can afford such expenditures.

Therefore, similar to other long-distance rituals, the "Spirit Mirror Ritual" involves summoning consciousness and soul. Even the strength is limited to the first rank.

Such expenses are necessary to enable the "Hidden Mist Society" to hold regular gatherings.

As for the cloaks and masks, they are all worn by the "souls" during the ritual, which is why some people wear "masks," some "mist," some "fox heads," and so on...

Therefore, at this moment, Pang Haichen's soul is in the "Spirit Mirror Space," but his body is still in the real world.

Seeing this, Tang Feifei did not act rashly.

Generally speaking, after a high-level Cataclysm's soul or consciousness travels, they often set up many warning or defensive rituals around them to ensure their safety.

And a peak fourth-tier Cataclysm, who is also a leader of the Sanctuary, has even more unimaginable methods at his disposal.

Therefore, for safety's sake, we must be cautious!

Thinking this, Tang Feifei made a few hand gestures behind her.

The group dispersed to prevent Pang Haichen from escaping, while a security bureau specialist came forward to inspect the disaster array.

After a dozen or so seconds of this commotion, the expressions on the faces of several security bureau specialists all furrowed slightly.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing hesitation in each other's eyes.

They quickly lowered their heads again and continued operating, this time with noticeably greater care.

However, after a dozen seconds, beads of sweat appeared on the foreheads of all of them.

They stubbornly persisted and tried again.

After several attempts, even Tang Feifei noticed something was wrong with them. She fixed her gaze on them with the sharp eyes of a cheetah, then asked in a low, expressionless voice, "What's wrong?"

The lead commissioner wiped the sweat from his brow and then reported in a low voice, "Speaker, no catastrophic power fluctuations were detected in any defensive or early warning arrays."

Tang Feifei frowned slightly, and Tao Yaoyao behind her also changed her expression slightly.

The commissioner chuckled and then said, "Could it be that Elder Pang didn't make any arrangements at all?"

Tang Feifei ignored the man. She narrowed her eyes and looked sharply at the other specialists, asking, "None of you detected anything either?"

The commissioners nodded quickly.

Tang Feifei was silent for a moment, then suddenly kicked open the study door and rushed in with her entourage.

The commissioners were all frightened and dared not move.

And so, leading her people, she rushed into Pang Haichen's study. Tang Feifei walked to Pang Haichen's side with the agility of a cheetah and directly grabbed Pang Haichen's hand.

After quietly sensing the situation, Tang Feifei took a deep breath and kicked out!

The next second, Pang Haichen's body shrank rapidly, and soon he became a straw man woven from tender grass.

"Standard straw doll" is a relatively high-level stand-up prop.

The method of making it involves continuously watering the plant with the user's blood while cultivating "Crystal Witch Hazel".

After watering it continuously for forty-nine days, the "Crystal Witch Hazel" will mature. At that time, cut it down, weave it into a straw doll similar to yourself, and then use a special production method to make a "Substitute Straw Doll".

The "Substitute Straw Man" is also very effective. Not only can it completely transform into the user's appearance and physique, but its flesh, blood, and even its aura are also completely identical.

More importantly, as long as they are in the same space, users can transfer their soul or consciousness into the "substitute straw doll" and then do anything.

Because it's nurtured with its master's blood, the "Substitute Straw Doll" can even use the user's catastrophic abilities. However, the highest effect it can achieve is no more than level 2...

Now that the "substitute straw man" is in Pang Haichen's study, it means that Pang Haichen himself has already run away!

They might have been on the run for who knows how long!

...

Meanwhile, the "Spirit Realm Space".

Pang Haichen smiled at Qiu Tu and then said, "Since I knew I would lose this round, how could I possibly keep waiting?"

"Do you think this is a TV drama, where the villains are waiting for you to obediently come and catch them?"

At this point, Pang Haichen smiled broadly, "So... actually, I had already left the night I instigated Pei Jing and the others."

"Fourth-tier peak, although it's nothing in the eyes of top experts like you."

"But it's not something that some surveillance personnel can keep an eye on."

"So, if your men go to arrest me now, they'll only end up empty-handed."

Upon hearing Pang Haichen's words, Qiu Tu showed an expression of admiration, and then sincerely clapped his hands, "As expected of Elder Pang."

"There's definitely a reason why the 'academic school' has flourished under your leadership."

"It's hard to say about other things, but this determination to cut off one's own arm is truly resolute."

To be fair, even for Qiu Tu, it would be very difficult to suddenly give up his immense power, the beautiful women around him, and the countless followers and flatterers.

In fact, most of the time, Qiu Tu will most likely choose to take a gamble. If he wins, he will be crowned emperor; if he loses, he will have to start all over again after 18 years!

Therefore, Pang Haichen's determination to make a tough decision is indeed commendable.

The only pity is...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu finished clapping, a smile appearing on his face, and then said, "Old Pang, guess... why I sent nine reminders tonight, inviting you to a meeting? What was the reason?"

Pang Haichen was stunned for a moment, then his brows furrowed sharply.

Qiu Tu's face was full of bright smiles. "Guess again, why would someone as cautious as me revert to my true form when you casually tricked me?"

Pang Haichen paused again, a sudden sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

He dared not hesitate for a moment and immediately tried to disconnect from the "Spirit Mirror Space" to allow his soul and consciousness to return!

Qiu Tu's smile widened. "Don't waste your energy. Your soul and consciousness are now locked up by my power."

There was no way to escape.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Pang Haichen's pupils dilated in shock.

In just a few seconds, a thousand, ten thousand thoughts flashed through his mind.

Finally, he wiped all expression from his face, then looked at Qiu Tu with an air of authority and said, "So, you plan to trap me here and then have your people find me?"

Qiu Tu rested his chin on his hands and said with a smile, "Guess."

Pang Haichen shook his head and said, "You won't find it."

"The 'Substitute Straw Man' has no range limitations; you have no idea whether I'm still in Dongye Prefecture or have already reached the edge of the 'Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area.'"

"I might even have gone north to the shelter."

Qiu Tu said with a smile, "But...we have unlimited time."

"If you can't find it today, look for it tomorrow. If you can't find it tomorrow, look for it the day after tomorrow. If you can't find it the day after tomorrow, look for it the day after that."

"As long as I keep you trapped here, a thorough search will eventually find you."

“I am a peak fifth-tier Cataclysm, and you are a peak fourth-tier Cataclysm. If anyone is going to starve to death, it will be you who starves to death first.”

"So... I'm not in a hurry, are you? Old Pang?"

Upon hearing this, Pang Haichen's chest heaved violently twice!

However, even so, his good manners prevented him from swearing, and he wanted to persuade Qiu Tu again.

Just then, he saw Qiu Tu snap his fingers and say, "Or rather, we can indeed be faster."

After saying that, Qiu Tu asked with a grin, "Elder Pang, so where is your true form now?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elder Pang's pupils contracted slightly, instinctively sensing that something was amiss.

He wanted to resist or refuse. But he found that he had no control over his body at all.

He said blankly, "In the closet of room 6 at the Sunset Hotel in the disaster zone, Hill City."

After answering the question, Elder Pang returned to normal, then looked at Qiu Tu with a look of horror!

Even with his composure, he couldn't remain calm this time! He pointed at Qiu Tu and exclaimed in shock, "You! What kind of catastrophic abilities do you possess?!"

Qiu Tu said with a smile, "Thank you, Elder Pang, for your kind suggestion."

"Don't worry, I will tell Mr. Rao and Mr. Tang that you turned yourself in."

"I would not take credit for this."

After saying that, Qiu Tu walked to Old Pang's side and gently patted Old Pang's shoulder.

Old Pang stared blankly ahead, clearly stunned by Qiu Tu's endless and interconnected methods.

His mind raced, trying to think of a way out, but no matter how he thought about it, it seemed that... he only had one option: to be captured.

After all, even if he and Qiu Tu left at the same time and immediately ran away, Qiu Tu could still interfere with him indefinitely by convening "Mist Shadow Society" meetings!

He didn't dare use any teleportation-type cataclysmic artifacts, and he didn't even dare to fly!

In that case, as long as a few fourth or fifth-tier Cataclysm or Evil Gods are sent to search the vicinity of Hill City in the Cataclysm Zone, he will be doomed!

Therefore, after analyzing the future developments more than a dozen times and finding no chance of winning, Pang Haichen finally lowered his proud head.

He sighed deeply and then said, "I lost, Qiu Tu."

"I admit defeat."

"Send your men to arrest me."

Upon hearing Elder Pang's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but smile.

He patted Old Pang on the shoulder and said, "Old Pang, a wise man submits to circumstances."

Upon hearing this, Old Pang sighed deeply and wanted to turn around and look at the young man who had schemed against him so thoroughly.

And then, at the very moment he turned his head!

Suddenly! A muffled "thud!"

There was a bloody gash on Old Pang's neck! He stared at Qiu Tu in disbelief!

Then he saw Qiu Tu holding a dagger formed from the power of cataclysm, smiling brightly at him.

Immediately afterward, before he could even react, Qiu Tu's dagger began to stab him wildly again!

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