Chapter 990: Chapter 612: Soul Destruction, Doppelganger, Turmoil Rekindled (Part 2)

"Seventh Senior Brother, Seventh Senior Brother, is it you?"

"Yes, it’s me."

"Hao Datong" replied naturally, then looked at Lu Lin: "To be honest, I must thank Lu Lin for this resurrection. If it weren’t for you, I might have completely merged with Hao Datong."

"Oh, I am Guan Xuejun."

"Greetings, Senior Guan."

Lu Lin quickly paid his respects.

He was not worried that this was Hao Datong’s trick, since he had carefully checked just now.

Moreover, although Senior Guan Xuejun occupied Hao Datong’s body, his demeanor was completely different from Hao Datong’s.

For a moment, all three were quite emotional.

In fact, during the time Guan Xuejun was imprisoned by Hao Datong, all his senses could be shared with Hao Datong.

He had hated, been angry, and resented, but none of these emotions affected Hao Datong in the slightest.

He was like a bird raised in a cage, able to see the vast world outside but only able to watch.

He was especially familiar with everything regarding Li Xuanjin and the Demon Slaying Sect.

If it weren’t for Lu Lin’s unique method of obliterating Hao Datong’s spirit this time, Guan Xuejun might never have had the chance to see the light of day again.

After a brief conversation, Guan Xuejun suddenly said: "Everyone, let’s not hurry to reminisce. Although the Soul Splitting Skill used by Hao Datong won’t immediately be synchronized, he will know when his avatar falls."

"That guy is narrow-minded, vengeful yet cautious, and will quickly flee at the slightest hint of danger."

"Now, we still need to quickly control his other avatar."

"Please rest assured, Senior Guan."

Lu Lin hurriedly said, "Please be informed, Senior Guan, that after seeing Hao Datong just now, I already anticipated this and sent a message to Elder Cheng Yu. Surely, before we’re done here, Elder Cheng Yu has already caught the other one."

"Oh, I didn’t expect Little Friend Lu Lin to have prepared in advance, a true strategist."Guan Xuejun praised continuously.

He hadn’t trusted young people like Lu Lin much, as they tend to be inexperienced and might overlook things when encountering problems.

Moreover, Hao Datong was cautious by nature, and the Soul Splitting Skill was not a common technique. That Lu Lin knew about it clearly meant he’s had plenty of experience and knows how to think strategically.

No wonder Master Lv Potian has taken special care to train this kind of talent.

"Oh, here it is, Elder Cheng Yu is messaging me."

While Lu Lin was speaking, he sensed the Message Conch ringing, informed Guan Xuejun and Li Xuanjin, and answered it right before them.

"Master."

"Lu Lin, Hao Datong... couldn’t catch him."

"What?!"

Lu Lin was shocked.

He had already sent the message immediately when Hao Datong appeared, with Elder Cheng Yu’s ability, no matter how cunning Hao Datong was, he shouldn’t escape from his grasp. Capturing Hao Datong’s other avatar should be a sure thing, so how could he fail?

"Lu Lin, right after you sent the message, I arrived at Hao Datong’s residence in the first time. That kid was indeed very alert and fled as soon as he saw me. After pursuing him for a First Stage, I finally managed to catch him, but it turned out to be a mere illusion."

"Ugh, it’s my fault for not carefully checking in the haste... sigh..."

As Elder Cheng Yu recounted, he kept sighing, even wondering if he might be getting old.

Or perhaps due to years in high position, he’s lost those adventuring skills in the secular world, allowing him to be fooled by a junior.

Now, with Hao Datong’s illusion destroyed, the real avatar is missing.

The key issue is, Lu Lin had already forewarned him about Hao Datong’s deceptions, yet he ended up getting tricked.

"Master, this isn’t urgent. I can track down that guy, but I am still in this Mountain Range now, returning might take another two days. Moreover..."

Lu Lin glanced at Li Xuanjin, who was still just an illusion, "Master, currently Senior Li Xuanjin is trapped here, I need to figure out a way to rescue him first."

"Alright, Lu Lin, you handle the arrangements first."

A bit disheartened, Elder Cheng Yu hung up the communication. He even had a fleeting urge to resign as the External Affairs Elder at General Mountain and return to continue training on the frontline, although he knew such a request would likely be denied.

In the cave, Lu Lin also hung up the communication, looking serious, "Senior Li, Senior Guan, Hao Datong’s other avatar fled, Elder Cheng Yu was deceived and only caught an illusion."

"That’s normal."Guan Xuejun said, then seeing their puzzled looks, he patiently explained, "All these years I’ve observed Hao Datong’s arrangements, just around Demon Slaying Sect, he stored at least dozens of avatars to confuse tracks. Some are in the wilderness, some in the city, others even possess demon beasts."

"This person... hmph, indeed as Lu Lin said, he big things cautiously, yet forsakes integrity for small gains."

"But I know all his setups, once back, I’ll search for his traces with you, Lu Lin."

"Alright, then I entrust this to you, Senior Guan."

Lu Lin expressed thanks and then looked at Li Xuanjin, "Senior Li, now we need to rescue you first, I’m not sure how to proceed."