The Lord of Thousand Lake Island had a sudden thought and swiftly flew into the distance.
He nearly slipped off the mountaintop, plunging into the murky gray mist below. This brush with danger added another layer of fear in his heart.
If one recklessly fell into the gray mist, it could potentially corrode their body.
Though only elite martial artists had previously perished within it, they never forgot the pain that ominous mist brought them.
That dreadful aura of destruction—it could be sensed clearly even from afar!
Senju Yukika had won the duel cleanly and decisively. That look in his eyes just moments ago lingered in everyone's mind, unforgettable.
What exactly was that? Why did it feel so ominous?
This was the single question in everyone's heart at that moment.
They felt that Senju Yukika's illusion techniques had reached terrifying new heights—far beyond any generation of the Wan Realm Illusion Clan before him.
By now, everyone was convinced that Senju Yukika must be a direct descendant of the Wan Realm Illusion Clan. But even then, wasn't his talent just too monstrous?
The islanders of Thousand Lake returned once more. At this point, the expression in Senju Yukika's eyes was complex and unreadable.
He hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Master, have your illusion techniques reached the highest realm? Can you really switch between reality and illusion at will?"
Before Senju Yukika could respond, everyone on the mountaintop widened their eyes in disbelief.
The highest level of illusion: the seamless transformation between real and unreal?
At this point, many suspected that the young man before them had truly reached such a realm. Otherwise, how could they explain what had just occurred?
He had effortlessly countered the Crimson Blood Demon's strongest attack and had morphed into an unprecedented form to neutralize the Thousand Lake Lord's qilin step.
Wasn't that proof enough?
To freely transform illusion into reality—combining the two—was the mark of a supreme illusion master. A realm where true and false could switch seamlessly!
Regardless of whether Senju Yukika admitted it, they all believed it. Even the Thousand Lake Island Lord thought so.
That man was a legendary powerhouse, already with one foot in the realm of world-renowned masters. With his experience, how could he be wrong?
Senju Yukika sighed inwardly. What was wrong with these people? He hadn't said a single word, yet they had already made up their minds.
At first, he had only mistakenly thought he was a descendant of the Wan Realm Illusion Clan. Now, they believed he had reached that clan's ultimate level?
The most excited among the crowd were those friendly with Senju Yukika, the Stone Town Lord, and Shangguan Wan'er.
The Stone Town Lord had voluntarily taken on the role of a younger brother. Proudly waving his hand, he declared, "Everyone, does anyone else wish to challenge Lord Senju Yukika?"
Silence fell across the mountaintop.
No doubt, in the face of such overwhelming power, everyone realized that challenging Senju Yukika would only result in humiliation. Better to preserve their pride!
Seeing this, the Stone Town Lord raised his voice again. "Then let it be known, Lord Senju Yukika is the strongest among us. Follow his command!"
With those words, no one made a sound. Everyone nodded in agreement.
Amid the crowd, a middle-aged man stood quietly. He appeared unremarkable, and his presence was restrained—but he was, in truth, a true powerhouse!
As long as he wished it, even top-tier experts wouldn't be able to perceive his real cultivation level.
Yet he didn't know—Senju Yukika had already noticed him.
Among the group, his aura stood out prominently, impossible to miss.
But in Senju Yukika's eyes, he was merely the strongest among a group of ants—not even worth further attention.
Right now, that strong man's eyes were filled with doubt. Could true and false really be switched so easily?
Did such a realm truly exist?
He murmured to himself, entirely forgetting the events in front of him. Everything he had seen today seemed so absurd.
He had planned to play the role of the mantis stalking the cicada, only to be surprised by the oriole behind. But now, he found himself unwilling to act!
Not because he feared Senju Yukika's cultivation—
But because Senju Yukika had effortlessly defeated a world-class powerhouse. That level of strength made him feel a sting of jealousy. Just how did this young man train?
The more powerful and seasoned a being was, the more cautious they became when they couldn't clearly gauge their opponent.
In the martial world, the older one gets, the more cautious one becomes—such is the way.
At this moment, several hundred miles from the towering peak, a large number of people were still rushing toward the scene.
Their information had been delayed, and they had left in haste. Even though they suspected they might be too late, they still wanted to try.
After all, this was the legendary Eye of the Gods—not some ordinary treasure!
Among the many hurrying figures, one person's face was twisted with rage. His entire body radiated an unstable, violent energy.
It was none other than the Tower Lord who had just lost his daughter. He had been tracking the killer, believing they had gone to the giant peak.
And so, without rest, he flew straight toward it—unaware of what the murderer even looked like.
He was still fretting about how to find the killer when a surprised voice came from nearby: "Lord Spekta?"
The Tower Lord of Wolf Fang halted and turned toward the voice.
The man's face was familiar, and the Tower Lord recognized him. "Ah, it's Lord Baiguang from the White Light Sect."
Lord Baiguang's power was at the lower end of the super-tier, still not quite equal to the Tower Lord of Wolf Fang, who had cultivated for many years.
Lord Baiguang respectfully asked, "Lord of Wolf Fang, are you searching for the murderer of your daughter?"
The Tower Lord nodded. It wasn't a secret.
He had caused a considerable stir recently—most of the Rakshasa Kingdom knew his daughter had been slain by a mysterious individual.
But what he didn't expect was Lord Baiguang's next words: "Tell me, and I will reveal who killed your daughter!"
The Tower Lord was shocked. "Who is it?!"
Without hesitation, Lord Baiguang replied, "His name is Senju Yukika. He was close with the Stone Town Lord—not unlikely he was a guest in the Stone Town manor."
Just like that, Lord Baiguang betrayed both Senju Yukika and the Stone Town Lord!
Senju Yukika would likely be fine—it wasn't really his concern.
But the Stone Town Lord, who shared some ties with Baiguang, had just been completely sold out by him!