mtl008 Chapter 240 The Black-Clad Man's Whereabouts Are Exposed
Chapter 240 The Black-Clad Man's Whereabouts Are Exposed
The man in black did not answer; instead, his body sank.
He seemed to blend into the shadows of the ground and disappear.
Jiang Mo frowned, and his senses immediately spread out.
With his powerful perception, the man in black's whereabouts were immediately revealed.
"Hidden in the shadows? How naive!"
Jiang Mo formed hand seals and softly uttered, "Appear!"
Instantly, all the shadows in the corridor vanished.
The figure in black was forced to reveal itself, standing in astonishment in the corner.
"You..." the man in black finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, filled with disbelief, "How could you break through Shadow Release?"
Jiang Mo did not answer, but gently waved his right hand, and a golden light flashed.
The men in black were immediately subdued. "Speak! Who are you? Why did you break into the bunker?"
Jiang Mo walked slowly toward the man in black, each step exuding a sense of oppression.
The man in black struggled, but no matter what he did, he could not break free from the invisible restraints.
"Speak!" Jiang Mo shouted, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.
The man in black suddenly shuddered, as if he had been struck by some kind of impact, and his black robe began to burn, emitting eerie blue flames.
"Oh no!" Upon seeing this, Jiang Mo immediately stepped forward, trying to stop this self-destructive behavior.
But it was too late; the man in black's body rapidly melted away in the blue flames.
In the blink of an eye, it turned into a pile of ashes, leaving only a peculiar metal badge.
Jiang Mo picked up the badge and examined it carefully.
The badge was engraved with a complex symbol that had some connection to the symbols he had just seen.
"The symbol of Tongtian Ridge?" Jiang Mo frowned. "Could it be..."
His thoughts were interrupted by a series of hurried footsteps. Liao Zhong rushed over, his face filled with surprise and anger.
"Jiang Mo, the other four men in black have escaped, they..."
"Did you take those photos?" Jiang Mo asked.
Liao Zhong nodded: "Not only that, they also took the fragment of the stone tablet you brought back from the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley."
Jiang Mo's expression turned serious.
He discovered that fragment of the stone tablet by chance in the Twenty-Four Seasons Valley.
It was covered with ancient runes related to the Gu God, which he had always kept as research material.
"This matter is more complicated than we imagined."
Jiang Mo said in a deep voice, "These people are not from the Helian family; they... may be from Tongtian Ridge."
"Tongtian Ridge? That legendary immortal sect?" Liao Zhong asked in surprise.
Legend has it that Tongtianling is a secluded immortal sect with a long history and great power, but it almost never interferes in worldly affairs.
If these men in black really did come from Tongtianling, then things become extremely complicated.
Jiang Mo handed the badge to Liao Zhong: "Have someone study this and see if we can find more clues."
Liao Zhong took the badge and nodded: "Any other instructions?"
"Strengthen vigilance, especially regarding the protection of Chen Duo and Feng Baobao."
Jiang Mo ordered, "If these people dare to come again, I will make sure they don't leave alive!"
Liao Zhong nodded solemnly and turned to leave.
Jiang Mo stood there, gazing at the spot where the man in black had turned to ashes, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
Why would Tongtianling be interested in these symbols?
What connection did they have with the Helian family? These questions swirled in Jiang Mo's mind.
The answers to these questions may only be found by going to Tongtianling.
"Tongtian Ridge, located deep within the Tongtian Mountain Range, one of the seven immortal roots, is renowned as a sect of immortals, with a history dating back to ancient times..."
Zhao Fangxu stood in the center of the conference room and introduced the basic situation of Tongtianling to everyone.
The meeting room was filled with the company's top executives, each with a serious and focused expression.
"According to the company's information, Tongtianling has very little contact with the outside world and does not even recruit outer disciples."
“For hundreds of years, only a handful of people have been able to enter Tongtian Ridge to cultivate.”
"But they possess many rare and extraordinary techniques and secret methods."
"Especially in metal refining, it is said that he has reached a level of unparalleled skill."
Zhao Fangxu paused for a moment, then continued, "There is very little information recorded about the connection between Tongtian Ridge and the Gu God."
"However, there is an ancient legend that when the Gu God fell, Tongtian Ridge sent people to collect some relics."
"But this is just a rumor, and it's hard to tell if it's true or false."
When Jiang Mo heard this, a thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes.
The sudden appearance of those men in black last night.
Considering this rumor, it seems that the connection between Tongtianling and the Gu God is closer than imagined.
"According to Jiang Mo, the intruders last night may have come from Tongtianling."
"They stole some symbolic materials related to the Gu God, as well as fragments of a stone tablet that Jiang Mo brought back from the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley."
Liao Zhong took over the conversation and showed everyone the metal badge they had picked up the night before: "Preliminary analysis by the research department indicates that this badge is made of a special material, containing an unknown metallic element. It is very sturdy and has unique energy-conducting properties."
"This technique is remarkably similar to the legendary metal smelting method of Tongtian Ridge."
After the briefing, a brief silence fell over the meeting room.
Tongtianling, as a long-established immortal sect, has always been mysterious and powerful.
If they really get involved in the matter of the Gu God, that would be a huge variable.
"Jiang Mo, what do you think?" Zhao Fangxu broke the silence and asked.
As a descendant of the Gu God, Jiang Mo's views on this matter are undoubtedly the most valuable.
Jiang Mo pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "It is no coincidence that Tongtianling has suddenly shown such strong interest in the relics of the Gu God."
"I suspect it might be related to the imminent return of the Gu God."
"The God of Gu has returned?" The conference room erupted in uproar.
Jiang Mo nodded: "According to some ancient prophecies, the Gu God did not truly die after its fall, but merely entered a state of slumber."
"When certain conditions are met, the Gu God will awaken and return to the world."
"And now, all indications suggest that this time may be approaching."
"If the Gu God really returns, what impact will it have on the world of supernatural beings?" someone asked.
Jiang Mo's eyes deepened: "That depends on how the Gu God returns."
"If it is a peaceful return, then he will become the master of all poisons, dominating all poisons and worms."
"It will not pose a direct threat to human society. But if it's a return of tyranny..."
He didn't continue, but everyone understood what he meant.
A tyrannical Gu God, possessing the ability to control all poisons and Gu worms, would be an unprecedented catastrophe.
"Then what should we do?" Zhao Fangxu asked, his tone heavy.
Jiang Mo pondered for a moment: "I need to go to Tongtian Ridge to find out their true intentions. At the same time, I also need to protect Feng Baobao."
"Feng Baobao? What is her connection to this matter?" Another surprised discussion broke out in the meeting room.