Chapter 2: The Chains of the Shadow Spirits

Bastard! My ghost soldiers!

Eight individuals decisively exited the underground palace

The pitch-black chains of the dark souls, adorned with talismanic patterns, seemed to surge forth from the underworld, accompanied by a ghostly wail that instilled fear in the spirits. In a flash, they ensnared the body of the ghostly servant at the initial stage of the comprehension realm on the left side, binding it tightly in an instant

Senior Brother Shangguan, are you not at all worried that Xiao Wu will seize these last few days, capture the ghost servant, and ascend to the inner gate

Shangguan Yunfei has now broken through to the Spirit Movement Realm, and this time he is acting on behalf of the elder, full of vigor and confidence, he coldly laughed without a moment's hesitation:

Xiao Wu's gaze was slightly cold

However, in that fleeting moment, everyone profoundly felt the ease and nonchalance with which Xiao Wu effortlessly eliminated the ghostly servants.

I have also noticed that, could it be that Senior Brother Xiao Wu has already reached the late stage of the Comprehension Realm? Otherwise, it would not make sense for him to be this strong

However, Senior Brother Shangguan is after all the chief disciple, and has now broken through to the Spirit Movement Realm. Even if Senior Brother Xiao Wu has been in seclusion for two years, accumulating his strength, it is likely that he may not be able to withstand this calamity.

The remaining two heads of the spirit servant, having not received their master's command, could only watch helplessly as their bodies were cleaved apart, witnessing the devastating high temperature of the phosphorescent powder erupting within them, the power of the dark soul rapidly evaporating, their entire forms boiling like black smoke, shrinking significantly in an instant

Xiao Wu

The entrance to the Hundred-Person Pit underground palace, Shangguan Yunfei's two lackeys appeared cautious and careful

Break his legs and bring him back to the Hundred Ghosts Gate

On one hand, they were shocked by the strength displayed by Xiao Wu after two years of lurking; on the other hand, they were concerned that the departure of the two would provoke subsequent retaliation from Shangguan Yunfei, fearing that they might be caught in an inexplicable vortex and suffer the collateral damage.

The Xiao Wu who once competed with me on the same stage has long since fallen, and is of no concern. Even if he seizes the last few days to remain in the Hundred Ghosts Gate, he is merely an ant by the roadside, unworthy of my attention. My current goal is the Ghost General of the Thousand-Man Pit in the underground palace; how could I be distracted by a minor character busy capturing ghost slaves?

After lying dormant for two years, Xiao Wu has finally launched a counterattack

That is also true

Xiao Wu's expression, however, was very calm: "Have you been following me all this way? Is that scoundrel Shangguan Yunfei finally planning to make a move against me?"

Do you really think that everyone else at the Hundred Ghosts Gate is blind? What a deception!

Xiao Wu's gaze was resolute. Without waiting for the two to react, he swept past between the two ghostly servants, and the dark sword, devoid of light, cleaved through the bodies of the two ghostly servants in front of them like lightning

A worthless being without even a ghostly servant dares to speak so shamelessly

Senior Brother Shangguan is indeed a model for us all

Suppressed for two years, without a ghostly servant, an ordinary realization of mid-level cultivation

Someone could not help but speak up

I see that you are itching for trouble

His opponents are two ghost servants who have condensed their insights at the initial stage of the Insight Realm, and they are disciples at the mid-stage of the Insight Realm

Xiao Wu remained expressionless, quickly stepping back, murmuring softly: "Ox-headed and horse-faced, the black and white lords, chains of the underworld, attack!"

Xiao Wu acted decisively, shocking both teams of people

Indeed, this rule does exist in this department. Are you suggesting, Fang Lu, that Xiao Wu had planned this from the very beginning

The Hundred Demons Gate

Others nodded in agreement

"Since you have discovered us, we are not afraid to speak frankly. The order from Senior Brother Shangguan is for us to keep an eye on you. Once today is over, we will have nothing to do with you," a disciple from the Hundred Ghosts Gate on the left sneered in acknowledgment. "You see, since it has come to this, please do not make things difficult for us. Just stay here honestly, so as to avoid additional suffering before your demise."

Everyone has heard of the great name of Xiao Wu

We shall return to report to Senior Brother Shangguan, and see how long you can remain arrogant

The others all displayed expressions of astonishment

Someone has made a suggestion

Go

How dare you apply phosphorescent powder on a weapon! Seeking death!

If Senior Brother Xiao Wu can capture the ghost servant in a timely manner, even if Senior Brother Shangguan sends an inner sect disciple with late-stage comprehension realm cultivation over, it may not necessarily be enough to suppress Senior Brother Xiao Wu

Two disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Gate lost four demon servants, terrified and losing all courage, fearing that Xiao Wu might act against them in anger. They turned and fled, not forgetting to leave behind a few formal words as they departed

The ghostly servants of the disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Gate squeezed into the underground palace, their four pairs of green eyes simultaneously locking onto the only living person in sight

From the moment Xiao Wu made his move to the point where the four initial-stage ghost servants of the Four Great Realizations were severely injured and burned, the entire process took no more than two breaths. His actions were decisive and swift, executed in one seamless motion. The eight disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Sect who had entered the underground palace happened to witness the entire scene of Xiao Wu's overwhelming defeat of the four initial-stage ghost servants, and they all came to a halt, their hearts trembling in shock.

Swish

With a halt in footsteps, the figure advanced instead of retreating. Seizing the opportunity while the ghostly servant was daunted by the power of the souls bound in the chains of the underworld, the dark sword, devoid of light, struck first and plunged into the head of the ghostly servant on the right.

Who knows.

The disciples of Baigui Gate looked at each other in confusion.

After leaving, some people occasionally turned their heads back, marveling, "Did you guys notice that Senior Brother Xiao Wu's move just now, 'Yin Soul Chain,' can actually directly control the ghost servant in its prime state? When we usually use 'Yin Soul Chain,' it can at most pose a threat to the lowest-level ghost slaves."

Being discovered while tailing someone always brings about a subtle awkwardness

The servant's head felt like it was filled with hot magma, and the power of the evil spirit evaporated wildly, howling as it stumbled and staggered out.

Although entering the underground palace together with Xiao Wu, after entering the palace, four ghost servants at the initial stage of the Sensing Realm quickly appeared in front of the two, arranged in pairs and closely guarding them on both sides.

You are... you are doomed!

Since you have long ignored Xiao Wu, why bother arranging two tails to secretly follow him?

Two disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Sect were successfully provoked by Xiao Wu's words. They exchanged a glance, and the two ghost servants in front of them, shrouded in a hazy green smoke, simultaneously locked onto Xiao Wu. The ghostly aura around them surged, and a fierce and menacing hostility emanated from their eyes.

Upon seeing their carefully refined Ghost Servant, which had reached the Ghost Soldier realm, suffer heavy injuries, the two disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Gate became furious.

In the team, a disciple who had never spoken before smiled leisurely and spoke up.

Several core disciples surrounded Shangguan Yunfei

Regarding the two fallen dogs that posed no threat, Xiao Wu showed no interest in pursuing them. He watched as they disappeared from view, his gaze sweeping over the eight disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Sect at the entrance of the underground palace, before silently turning around and entering the palace.

I think we should change the location after all

On the other side, the talismanic patterns on the chains of the Yin Soul lit up simultaneously, layer by layer. The immense power instantly enveloped the ghostly body of the servant on the left side, causing it to emit a sizzling green smoke and let out a miserable howl. The power of the Yin Soul rapidly weakened and dissipated.

A group of core disciples flatter insincerely, but in secret they are disdainful.

The pupils of the two disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Sect slightly contracted.

Fang Lu silently nodded

I remember that the two junior disciples joined the Hundred Ghosts Sect only last year. How dare you say such things in front of your senior brothers? Where do you get the confidence?

Senior Shangguan has broken through to the Spirit Realm. According to the rules of our sect, he is not allowed to enter the underground palace with a hundred people. Xiao Wu chose to counterattack at this time, probably because he knew that Shangguan Yunfei couldn't personally take action.

It's hard to say.

At the command, two ghost servants rushed towards Xiao Wu from both sides.