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"Ah!?" Shui Wuya gasped sharply.
Under the influence of the illusion, his desires were greatly amplified, instantly captivated by the seductive beauties before him.
Their enchanting eyes and alluring figures made it almost impossible for him to control himself, as if he were in paradise.
However, Shui Wuya was still Shui Wuya.
Despite the overwhelming allure that tempted his heart and mind, he forced himself to resist, striving to stay clear-headed.
A hint of coldness and wariness flashed in Shui Wuya's eyes.
"You are all very beautiful," he said, "But this sea of flowers, this dance, this beautiful scene, they are all mere illusions."
The goddesses around him froze at his words.
"Wuya, what are you saying?" one of them pouted. "How could we be fake? If you keep saying that, we'll get angry."
Ignoring their protests, Shui Wuya began to recite his own meditation mantra.
"Reject lust, reject lust."
As he chanted, his mind grew calm.
With his powerful mental strength, his heart gradually became tranquil.
He withdrew his attention from the enchanting illusion, focusing on his own breath.
A flash of understanding appeared in Shui Wuya's eyes as he concentrated his inner strength and struck at the weakest point of the illusion.
With the infusion of his inner power, the false scene began to shatter.
The sea of flowers vanished, the beautiful scenery faded, and the goddesses' figures receded.
The dazzling illusion slowly dissolved, revealing the real forest landscape.
Shui Wuya felt relieved as he returned to a state of clarity.
"Indeed, all of this was just an illusion, nothing but Tang Chen's scheme."
Standing in the real back mountain, Shui Wuya took a deep breath.
"This illusion array was really something," he remarked.
Typically, an illusion array would force one to face their deepest fears, presenting terrifying and dangerous scenarios.
Why had he encountered such an illusion?
Was it his issue or the illusion's issue?
No need to guess—it was definitely the illusion's fault!
"To think that Tang Chen, who appears so righteous, would set up such a vulgar illusion," Shui Wuya sighed, inwardly criticizing Tang Chen harshly.
Then he noticed Shui Bing'er standing dazedly, clearly trapped in an illusion.
Quickly, he used his power to help her break free from the illusion.
Softly, he called, "Bing'er, wake up, it's an illusion."
Shui Bing'er blinked and gradually opened her eyes.
"Bing'er, are you alright?" Shui Wuya asked with concern.
"I'm fine," she replied, though she blushed and lowered her head shyly, like a delicate flower.
"What did you see in the illusion?" Shui Wuya asked, curious about her reaction.
Blushing, Shui Bing'er answered, "Nothing much, just you. And it seemed you had learned a powerful clone technique."
"A clone technique?" he asked. "What else?"
Shui Bing'er shyly glanced at him before changing the subject, "Nothing, Wuya, you don't need to worry about me."
"What about you, Wuya? What was in your illusion? Was it me?" Shui Bing'er asked, curious about his experience.
Shui Wuya nodded with a smile. "Of course."
Hearing this, Shui Bing'er felt a sense of relief.
The illusion seemed to activate a deep desire in people's hearts.
Since Shui Wuya's illusion was centered around her, she felt reassured.
Of course, Shui Wuya didn't tell Shui Bing'er that, while she was indeed in his illusion, there were also some other women she wouldn't be pleased to know about.
"Well, this is all Tang Chen's fault for setting up such a lowly array. I'm just a victim!"
Shui Wuya and Shui Bing'er continued their journey, stealthily making their way through the back mountain in search of Tang Chen.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared before them.
It was Qian Daoliu.
He stood there, looking somewhat bewildered, clearly troubled by something.
Obviously, he had also fallen into the trap.
"Wuyue, we've run into him again. What should we do?" Shui Bing'er asked, eyeing Qian Daoliu warily.
"Don't worry, just watch me," Shui Wuya replied, a glint of cunning in his eyes.
He quietly approached Qian Daoliu, using his power to enter Qian Daoliu's consciousness.
An invisible force surged forth as Shui Wuya entered Qian Daoliu's illusion.
Inside the illusion, Shui Wuya saw Qian Daoliu locked in a fierce battle with his shadow.
They exchanged powerful blows, their auras intense and overwhelming.
"Fighting himself?" Shui Wuyue mused, surprised by Tang Chen's ingenuity.
"Is it you? How did you end up here too?" Qian Daoliu noticed Shui Wuya's presence, a look of surprise crossing his face.
However, he quickly regained his composure and laughed. "Haha, it seems you've also been transported to this strange place by Tang Chen's trap."
Seeing this mysterious strongman also caught in Tang Chen's trap brought Qian Daoliu a strange sense of comfort.
So, you've been tricked too. It seems you're not as invincible as I thought.
Shui Wuya watched his schadenfreude expression, feeling speechless behind his mask.
What a fool, fighting himself all this time without realizing he's under an illusion.
At the same time, the shadow Qian Daoliu noticed Shui Wuya.
His expression turned blank, his eyes filled with confusion.
It seemed Shui Wuya's presence disrupted his understanding.
"Never mind, they all must die!" the shadow Qian Daoliu, in a fit of madness, charged at both Shui Wuya and Qian Daoliu, attacking indiscriminately.
Qian Daoliu swung his Wuliang Sword, engaging in battle with the shadow.
Shui Wuya stood by, observing the fight as if watching a chess game, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
The shadow Qian Daoliu's attacks grew more ferocious, pushing Qian Daoliu into a tight spot.
At a critical moment, Shui Wuya made his move.
Qian Daoliu felt the powerful aura emanating from Shui Wuya, as if an invisible force was supporting him, revitalizing his spirit.
Working in sync, they countered the shadow Qian Daoliu's relentless assault.
With Shui Wuya's help, Qian Daoliu gradually gained the upper hand.
His sword strikes became more precise and thunderous, overwhelming the shadow Qian Daoliu.
Finally, with Shui Wuya's assistance, Qian Daoliu delivered a fatal blow, defeating the shadow Qian Daoliu.
The illusion dissipated, the fog lifted.
Gasping for breath, Qian Daoliu cast a deep look at Shui Wuya.