Unfathomable Senior

Chapter 712

"Hm... This is not good."

"What's the matter? Is there something wrong with the bracelets?"

Zhang Liena inquired, her confusion evident.

"It's something like that. These bracelets function in a peculiar manner, rendering them somewhat useless in their current form."

"Useless? Please elaborate."

Liena pressed for more information while Zhang Dong let out a sigh as he carefully examined one of the bracelets. After a moment, he began to explain the issue to Liena.

"These bracelets are merely receptors. They receive a signal from an external source to activate their functionality. Unfortunately, without access to whatever is producing this signal, I won't be able to replicate their effects."

Liena frowned, her gaze shifting to the unimpressive treasure they had spent valuable time acquiring.

"That doesn't bode well. Where is this signal coming from?"

Zhang Dong hesitated for a moment before answering,ing from that direction."

"That... isn't that...?"

Liena's voice trailed off, realization dawning upon her.

"Yes, it's where they have established their temporary base. I suspect that one of their ships is equipped with a device that emits this signal. This leaves us with a few choices."

Zhang Dong explained, rubbing his chin in contemplation. He refused to let this troublesome encounter go to waste. Although they had pursued one of the enemy ships on foot, all hope was not lost.

"What are our options, Senior Brother?"

Huo Qiang chimed in, his expression noticeably more cheerful than Zhang Zhi's grave countenance. The two had just finished disposing of the hundred or so core formation experts, leaving them secluded in a cave where they would awaken long after Zhang Dong's group had departed.

"Our first option is infiltration. We assume the appearance of the elders we defeated and infiltrate their main ship. If I can get close enough to the signal source, I may be able to replicate or, if necessary, destroy it."

"Destroy it?"

Liena interjected, her eyes meeting Zhang Dong's. While their initial plan was to rely on the protection offered by the bracelets against the trap formations, disabling the device that rendered the Long Clan army invisible to the beasts and traps in the area seemed like a potentially better option.

"Our second option is to return to our people and utilize these hundred bracelets in battle. It might be possible for me to create a jamming device once our enemies discover us, but..."

"And that sounds dangerous."

"Yes, I'm uncertain if I'll have enough time to counteract the effect."

Zhang Dong admitted. Both he and Liena exchanged knowing nods, aware of the better choice.

"So, what will it be?" Liena asked, awaiting Zhang Dong's decision.

"I hate to disappoint you, Qiang, but I have a different mission in mind for you," Zhang Dong began, anticipating Huo Qiang's displeasure.

"A different mission?"

“At least try to get along with him...”

“Never!”

After giving out a sigh he just smiled as this was just part of his wife's character which he came to love.

“Let us change the subject then. I’ll take on the form of their leader and you change into one of them.”

“Maybe I should use one of the core formation experts instead...”

“It would be better if you retain the appearance of an elder, even if you make a mistake in your act not many will be able to confirm their claims.”

“But...”

There was a small problem. All of the five masters that they defeated were males. The technique that they used was strong enough to alter their bone structure and assume the appearance even of a different sex. He had actually changed into a more womanly appearance back in the past, so he understood why his wife was apprehensive about this issue.

“Maybe I should just go back to the palace along with Qiang, I bet that idiot won’t be able to find Elder Jin...”

“He’ll do fine... I think you should pick this one as he didn’t have a beard. It’s probably better than the baldy at least...”

Liena started going pale while looking at a projection of how she needed to look. Zhang Dong could use Bob to create an image that his two companions could use for their technique. The bodies of the elders had exploded during the fight already. The person that he picked out seemed like the best pick. Two others had large bushy beards and the last one was fully bald. While the technique was able to shift around and create hair it wouldn’t feel too nice.

“Ugh... I’ll be right back, just don’t peek.”

Liena didn’t want her husband to see her changing into an ugly old man. Zhi on the other hand was already changing his appearance. Thanks to the spatial rings these elders dropped they were also able to get replacement robes. Soon they were fully disguised and ready to put on a show.

“Are you ready?”

“... No ...”

It was strange to see an old man pout while holding his hands on his hips in a rather flamboyant fashion. His mouth started quivering as he had to use all of his willpower to not laugh at his angry wife.

“You look great, don’t worry we won’t be there for long, and if something happens just run. I’ll contact the Long Clan now, and remember to play along.”

Soon the group was ready to put on a show. The plan wasn’t difficult; they would pretend that they went through a massive battle with the United Element Sect. The ship the other group occupied was already destroyed and the core formation experts were far away.

“There has been a problem, we have been attacked!”

Through the use of the Long Clan’s communication jades, he was quickly able to reach the main armada. These devices could transfer spiritual energy that was then turned into something similar to sounds that only cultivators could perceive with their senses.

“Is it the Golden Dragon?”

“Yes, he has appeared, he destroyed our ship and killed all the juniors me and two other elders were able to escape.”

“You let him escape? Never mind, return to the temporary base, now!”

“Of course...”

Zhang Dong impersonated the elder who created the flaming horse as best as he could. He did not know the relationship these people had with each other but at least for now, it didn’t seem like their identities were revealed.

“That should do it, he didn’t ask many questions so I think it should be fine. Let us depart.”

The trio of leaders nodded at each other while departing from the flaming wreck that they created. The bracelets that they grabbed from the core formation experts had been given to Qiang. At least some of their people could still use their effects in the coming battle. They on the other hand would infiltrate the enemy forces and perhaps give them the edge over them that they needed.