My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2662

Currently, Reese and Nash had fallen into the Sky Reflector Mirror’s array. They would not be able to escape the weapon's interference regardless of what they did. If they used their true energy rashly now, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"It’s the lake water. The mirror represents the kidneys, so it uses water as a medium," Nash said.

Reese agreed with his assessment, but their legs were stuck in the lake water. To escape, they needed to run to the cliff wall. Perhaps that would allow them to momentarily evade the mirror's influence.

Both of them possessed ritualistic weapons and naturally understood what they needed to do. They hurriedly ran toward the walls.

However, the Sky Reflector Mirror had a consciousness of its own. How could it not have anticipated this?

The lake water suddenly turned viscous like glue. Nash's and Reese's steps became heavier and heavier, and gradually, they began to lose their strength.

They both realized then that the lake water was draining their stamina. They could easily die of exhaustion here even if they were not using their true energy.

Seeing this, Reese decided to take a desperate gamble. Nash rushed forward to dissuade him.

“Hey! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!”

“If I’m going to die anyway, I might as well give it a shot!” Reese replied, preparing to unleash his true energy.

“As long as I activate it quickly enough, I’ll be fine!”

It was then that Nash noticed that the lake water was interfering with their judgment. Just a moment ago, Reese had warned against using true energy, but now, he was ready to do so himself. Nash moved to stop him, but it was too late.

“I don't know. Can you tell me?” Nash replied.

“Haha, it’s actually not much of a secret. Firstly, it’s because of what our ancestral master required of us. Secondly, our sects focus on different practices.”

“Different practices?”

“Exactly! As you know, Hydra Hill covers a variety such as the golden light, thunder techniques, talismans, and arrays. We practice everything you can think of. But Abundance Mountain is different.

“They pursue a path that transcends the physical body. Whether it's adhering to a vegetarian diet or practicing celibacy, these are all part of their cultivation practices. Their techniques are relatively singular, focusing entirely on the exploration of the soul.”

Nash was taken aback when he heard that.