Chapter 702: Lin Mo's Solution

As Lin Mo rushed over at incredible speed, the cloaked man had already entered the Azure Dragon Pavilion, unnoticed, thanks to the illusions created by the old man's array.

Meanwhile, Mu Tian had been deceived by the illusions created by the old man, causing him to deviate from his perception of the Azure Dragon Pavilion.

"This person's array skills are formidable. Even though I've arrived here, I can't sense any fluctuations in the array," Lin Mo muttered with a furrowed brow as he stood before the gates of the Azure Dragon Pavilion.

At this moment, all the mentors inside the Azure Dragon Pavilion, including the absent Pavilion Master Xia Dongyang, were on high alert, listening to Mu Tian's words.

"Elder Mu, what's the situation?" Pavilion Master Xia Dongyang transmitted his voice to the Azure Dragon Square.

"Someone has distorted the protective array of the courtyard. They are most likely heading for the Azure Dragon Pavilion, and they must have used an illusion array. You must ensure the safety of the Azure Dragon Manual," Mu Tian replied in a serious tone.

Pavilion Master Xia Dongyang immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and rushed back to the highest level of the Azure Dragon Pavilion. When he saw that the Azure Dragon Manual was still in its original place, he breathed a sigh of relief and placed it in his spatial bag.

Outside the Azure Dragon Pavilion, Lin Mo calculated the time and his expression suddenly became solemn. He shouted towards Xia Dongyang, "Elder, please check if the Azure Dragon Manual has been replaced. Based on the time I arrived and the time you went to check the manual, it's highly likely that they have succeeded."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, the mentors inside the Azure Dragon Pavilion were somewhat displeased. After all, they had been monitoring the area closely, and they hadn't seen any suspicious activity. Who was Lin Mo to come here and make such claims?

"Lin Mo, don't meddle in this matter. It's not something you can handle," one of the mentors finally spoke up.

Several other mentors nodded in agreement, viewing Lin Mo as a talented but inexperienced youth who was not yet qualified to participate in such matters.

However, Pavilion Master Xia Dongyang, upon hearing Lin Mo's words, immediately took out the Azure Dragon Manual and inspected it. Although he had never seen the manual before, he felt something was amiss as soon as he opened it. There was no sense of the manual's weightiness.

"Bad news, it has been replaced," Xia Dongyang said in a grave tone.

The dozens of mentors in the Azure Dragon Pavilion turned pale. This was the most sacred manual of the Azure Dragon Ancient Academy, and its fate was intertwined with the future of the academy. If it had truly been replaced, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Outside, Lin Mo's mind raced as he tried to come up with a solution. He spread his spiritual power across the area, scanning for any signs of array fluctuations.

"Hehe, what's the rush? Will your actions make any difference?" The cloaked man casually strolled out of the Azure Dragon Pavilion, feeling triumphant. He couldn't help but admire the skills of the old man who had created the illusion array. Even the experts of the Azure Dragon Ancient Academy couldn't see through it.

"At the pinnacle of martial arts, I'm here!" The cloaked man's heart was filled with excitement as he walked confidently away from the Azure Dragon Pavilion.

"All mentors, launch your attacks in all directions. Strike randomly, and as long as the enemy reveals any weakness, I will be able to detect it," Lin Mo instructed. "The enemy is using an illusion array, which can deceive us and make us blind to reality. However, it definitely exists in this location. As long as he hasn't left this place, an attack will cause a distinct disturbance."

This time, Xia Dongyang didn't hesitate. He immediately cooperated, saying, "We'll follow Lin Mo's lead."

Dozens of mentors understood the gravity of the situation and launched their attacks without hesitation. The air around them shook as they released their formidable powers. Frightened, the cloaked man dared not move and quickly retreated back into the Azure Dragon Pavilion.

"Even if we can't force him out, it will buy Vice Dean Mu enough time to repair the array," Lin Mo continued. This time, the mentors were completely convinced, and they intensified their attacks, covering the entire Azure Dragon Pavilion.

Xia Dongyang flew to the top of the Azure Dragon Pavilion and bombarded the sky, not leaving any corner untouched.

Meanwhile, Lin Mo, on the outskirts of the attack range, exerted all his mental power to sense the array fluctuations in the area.

"This brat is ruining my plans!" The cloaked man, hiding within the Azure Dragon Pavilion, was infuriated. He had planned to escape, but Lin Mo's actions had left him with no choice.

"There's an array fluctuation here!" After a while, Lin Mo shouted, and Xia Dongyang immediately rushed towards the location Lin Mo had indicated. The other mentors also followed suit.

In an instant, the overwhelming barrage of attacks ceased.

The cloaked man saw the opportunity and made a run for it from the Azure Dragon Pavilion. Although he was in a hurry, he made sure not to reveal any aura, demonstrating his caution.

"Crack Sky Hammer, Void Tremor!"

"Stellar Scripture!"

"Ancient Tablet Fall, Stellar Meteor!"

"Star Plucking Hand, Sweeping Strike!"

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However, at the next moment, Lin Mo instantly unleashed four powerful area-of-effect martial skills, sending terrifying spatial and elemental waves erupting once again.

Seeing this, the cloaked man's expression changed dramatically. He had already rushed out, and Lin Mo's attacks had sealed off four different areas, one of which was his current location.