The Soul Palace didn't have a good reputation among the major powers in Zhongzhou, so after hearing just a few words from Zi Hong, they were already certain that this matter was definitely related to them. ♖
There was no way around it; everyone's eyes were sharp, and everyone could see what the Soul Palace had done.
Old Ghost Zhaixing glanced at everyone present, many of whom had expressions that made him want to devour them alive, which made his scalp tingle.
After all, he had indeed killed quite a few people just now, and these grudges were now all on his head…
"Damn it! Are all those people from the Heavenly Nether Sect dead?!"
Realizing that he didn't have a single ally, Old Ghost Zhaixing couldn't help but curse inwardly.
However, he was wrong. Not all the members of the Heavenly Nether Sect were dead; at least two of the three sect leaders from the lower three sects were still alive…
But at this time, they all wished they could disappear into the shadows, fearing they would attract the attention of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, so naturally they wouldn't willingly step forward to stand with the Soul Palace, which was like a rat in the street.
However, the Heavenly Nether Sect suffered heavy losses this time. Not only did a six-star Dou Zun elder, Senluo Ghost Lord, perish, but most of the powerful figures who accompanied him were also lost. They didn't know how they would explain themselves when they returned!
Old Ghost Zhaixing steadied himself and coldly snorted at the crowd in a fearless voice, "Let's talk about assigning responsibility after we're safe...
Have you all forgotten that the remains of the Dou Sheng are still inside?
If I'm not mistaken, those remains should be a trace of the will left behind by this powerful figure before his death. Although it seems irresistible, it's actually not difficult to deal with. As long as we join forces, we can definitely suppress it.
The Soul Palace suffered such heavy losses this time. If the mission isn't completed, he probably won't be able to live when he gets back. Therefore, Old Ghost Zhaixing still needs to use the power of these people to achieve his goal!
"Now that the ten scrolls have all been taken, what are we still doing here? It's best to get out of here quickly..."
Someone in the crowd voiced the thoughts of most people at this moment.
After witnessing that scene just now, who among those present wouldn't be terrified?
"Want to leave? Not so easy! This will will surely eliminate everyone who has trespassed into the ruins. Who among you is confident you can escape its pursuit? If you try to run, I'm afraid none of you will leave alive!" The old ghost continued his intimidating, deceptive tactic.
Just as everyone was in a panic, a thick, blood-red mist suddenly surged from the hall, as if some primordial beast was about to appear. A chill instantly enveloped everyone's hearts.
"Crunch, crunch..."
A grating sound of bones grinding rang out.
A skeleton, its entire body stained crimson by the blood mist, slowly emerged from the mist and appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Trespassers, die!"
The blood-red skeleton stopped a hundred meters in front of everyone, slowly raising its head. Blood-red light flickered in its empty eyes, and an ancient, hoarse, indifferent voice echoed throughout the hall.
In an instant, everyone swept over by those dark eye sockets felt as if they were being stared at by the Grim Reaper, cold sweat instantly soaking their backs.
"Be careful, he's absorbing that blood mist!" Tang Zhen shouted immediately, seeing the skeleton enveloped in the blood mist.
Mo Tang also stepped forward at this opportune moment, saying, "We can't wait any longer, otherwise he'll get stronger and stronger! Old Ghost Zhaixing, why aren't you making a move!"
These words made Old Ghost Zhaixing want to bite Mo Tang to death!
Damn it, you know it's so serious and you still don't make a move, and you have to drag me into it?
But who told him that he was the least popular at this moment, so he had to bite off more than he could chew.
"Alright! I'll make the first move! But listen up, we're all in the same boat now, if we don't destroy the skeleton, none of us will get out of here alive!"
After shouting angrily at everyone, Old Ghost Zhaixing roared and struck the skeleton with a palm.
Seeing this, Mo Tang's lips curled slightly, and he became a spectator with great interest...
This old ghost who picks stars had already exhausted himself in the battle with Mo Tang, so how could he possibly hold out for long?
Seeing those guys behind him watching the show with such ease, he almost spat out a mouthful of blood in anger...
"What are you doing? Why aren't you making a move!"
Hearing the old guy's roar, Tang Zhen, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley, whose strength was still relatively intact, looked at Mo Tang and said, "Pavilion Master Mo, now only our two families can make a move. How about you, me, Elder Huang Xuan, Elder Zi Hong, and I go and help that old ghost who picks stars?"
Tang Zhen himself was a five-star Dou Zun, and with the power of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, his combat strength was no weaker than that of a six-star Dou Zun like the Black and White Heavenly Venerable.
As for the other strong people present, they were not qualified to join this most dangerous battle. They could just deal with the puppets that had already rushed out.
Mo Tang naturally didn't object to this suggestion.
He nodded to Little Fairy Doctor, gave Bi Wu a wink, and then, along with Huang Xuan, Zi Hong, and Tang Zhen, the four of them charged directly into the battle.
With the addition of the four, Old Ghost Zhaixing breathed a sigh of relief…
he had almost been beaten to death by this skeleton!
Although the Dou Sheng skeleton was incredibly hard, showing no signs of damage despite the attacks from numerous powerful figures…
Mo Tang and the others noticed that each time their attacks struck the skeleton, its crimson eyes dimmed slightly.
If they could maintain this level of attack, they would eventually exhaust the remaining soul imprint within the skeleton…
However, as the attacks intensified, Mo Tang became increasingly wary.
If he wasn't mistaken, at the last moment, this thing would unleash a Dou Technique…
and a Heaven-rank Dou Technique at that!
To Mo Tang's surprise, just as he conceived of a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, the skeleton suddenly stopped all movement…
"Damn it! This is bad!"
Mo Tang immediately thought to himself.
Without time to think, he unleashed his Heavenly Phoenix Wings, flashing to Zi Hong's side and grabbing her slender waist…
Zi Hong was startled by this sudden turn of events, and when she saw who it was, she was filled with confusion.
But before she could ask, Mo Tang reappeared behind Huang Xuan, grabbing his shoulder and shouting, "Retreat!"
He and the other two had already retreated hundreds of meters away in the blink of an eye!
(End of Chapter)