Chapter 647: Don’t Be Fooled By This Kid

Chapter 647: Chapter 647: Don’t Be Fooled By This Kid

The Celestial Secret Daoist’s expression changed drastically. He was a man who knew his wares, and he recognized the Radiant Yang Array with a single glance!

"Brat, where did you learn the Radiant Yang Array? I thought only a True Immortal with a Pure Yang Body could deploy one! Are you a True Immortal?"

"No, that’s not right! You’re just a mere Immortal Cultivator!"

Cheng Yuan was taken aback. ’Am I really just an Immortal Cultivator?’

’Why can I instantly kill other Immortal Cultivators so easily then?’

’It must be because the Celestial Witch Inheritance is on a higher level.’

The Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Generals were clueless, but the Ghost Kings, possessing a degree of Spiritual Wisdom, instantly sensed that something was amiss. One glared viciously at the Celestial Secret Daoist. "You stinking old Daoist, you dare to set me up? I’m done serving you!"

With a flash, the Ghost Kings prepared to escape back through the gate.

But to their despair, the incredibly dense golden light was aimed precisely at the Ghost Gate—the very portal that allowed them to travel between worlds!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

A dozen Ghost Gates were instantly destroyed!

The Ghost Kings, however, didn’t seem too panicked. They looked coldly at Cheng Yuan. "Brat, you think destroying the Ghost Gates is enough to subdue us? Perfect. We’ll just stay in the mortal realm. We weren’t planning on going back anyway! Brothers, let’s scram!"

With that, the Ghost Kings scattered in all directions. They knew full well that inside the Radiant Yang Array, they couldn’t even unleash a tenth of their true power. There was no way they could win.

However, to the Ghost Kings’ surprise, the entire graveyard suddenly erupted with an intensely brilliant golden light!

A translucent golden barrier sealed the entire graveyard, trapping them inside.

The Ghost Kings wore expressions of disdain. "Concentrated Radiant Yang Qi can indeed harm us! But with it spread so thin like this, you can’t even dream of scratching us!"

As he spoke, one of the Ghost Kings threw a punch at the golden barrier!

POP!

The golden barrier vibrated violently, but it didn’t shatter!

The Ghost King’s arm, however, was now tinged with flecks of gold.

These golden particles were intensely corrosive; not even the body of a Ghost King could withstand them!

In the blink of an eye, the Ghost King’s arm was more than halfway corroded!

Fortunately, this Ghost King was a ruthless one. Knowing he couldn’t save his arm, he steeled his heart and ripped his own right arm off!

The severed arm quickly corroded completely, turning into motes of light that dissipated into the air.

The expressions on all the Ghost Kings’ faces turned grim.

The Celestial Secret Daoist was even more baffled. "Brat, you clearly only have the Cultivation of an Immortal Cultivator. Why is the barrier you created so corrosive?"

Seeing as the Celestial Secret Daoist was a dead man walking anyway, Cheng Yuan replied coolly, "I used my blood to inscribe the Array Patterns."

Blood?

The Celestial Secret Daoist froze, and a sudden realization dawned on him.

"A Sacred Body? You possess a Sacred Body?"

Cheng Yuan grinned. "Correct, but there’s no prize. Old Daoist, I suggest you end your own life. It’ll be cleaner that way. Otherwise, your death will be a very ugly one."

The Celestial Secret Daoist snorted. "A Sacred Body is impressive, yes, but we have ten Ghost Kings! If we risk everything in a counterattack, it’s still not certain who will come out on top!"

Cheng Yuan grinned again. "My apologies, but you don’t have ten Ghost Kings. I do."

Hm?

The Celestial Secret Daoist was taken aback, completely baffled as to why Cheng Yuan would say something so absurd.

"Brat, are you trying to be funny? When I summoned them, I bound them with a contract. If they violate it, their souls will be instantly shattered, and they will never be reincarnated!"

Cheng Yuan’s grin widened. "Is that so? Ten Ghost Kings, hear my command! Destroy this old Daoist immediately! I can help guide your souls to peace, or I can help you find suitable bodies for reincarnation in the future! If you don’t want that, I can also let you go free. As long as you don’t slaughter the innocent, I can find a place for you to exist."

The Celestial Secret Daoist snorted with contempt, not taking Cheng Yuan’s words seriously in the slightest.

But to his surprise, the eyes of the ten Ghost Kings flickered. They were clearly tempted.

One of the Ghost Kings asked in a low voice, "Why should we believe you?"

Cheng Yuan’s voice was grave. "Why? Because right now, you’re like turtles in a jar. Because with a single thought, I can annihilate your souls. Is that enough for you?"

The Ghost King nodded heavily. "Enough! Fine, we’ll kill the old Daoist. We hope you will keep your promise!"

"Good. Go."

With a flash, the ten Ghost Kings surrounded the Celestial Secret Daoist, their eyes glinting with malice.

"Sorry about this, old Daoist."

The Celestial Secret Daoist was dumbfounded.

Utterly and completely dumbfounded.

The Celestial Secret Daoist roared, "How dare you! You made a contract with me! You must obey my commands and never harm me! Otherwise, your souls will be shattered, and you will be barred from the Six Paths of Reincarnation for all eternity!"

One Ghost King let out a sinister cackle. "You’re right, old Daoist, but the Ghost Gate has been destroyed! We can no longer return to the Underworld! A contract from the Underworld no longer binds us... unless you can open a new gate for us."

BUZZ!

The Celestial Secret Daoist’s mind went blank.

Opening the Ghost Gate and summoning Ghost Kings was his ultimate, last-resort technique. Each use left him weakened for several days; he wouldn’t be able to open the Ghost Gate again for at least three days!

"Don’t be fooled! Even if you kill me, that brat won’t let you go! Our only chance of survival is to team up!"

"Enough of your nonsense, old fool! If you hadn’t summoned us here, we wouldn’t be facing this cataclysm! Now, die!"

Howling, the ten Ghost Kings charged.

If the Celestial Secret Daoist had been at his peak, he might have been able to hold out for a while. But in his weakened state, he stood no chance against the combined assault of ten Ghost Kings.

"Ah! My ear!"

"Agh! My eye!"

"Mmph... don’t pull on my tongue!!"

"Sob... I curse you all!~"

The ten Ghost Kings were utterly savage. In the blink of an eye, the Celestial Secret Daoist was mangled beyond human recognition, his face a bloody pulp more terrifying than a Fierce Ghost.

But the Celestial Secret Daoist was, after all, at the Peak of True Master, a being with one foot in the Earth Immortal realm. His Life Force was exceptionally tenacious.

He still wasn’t dead and continued to struggle frantically.

AWOO!

One Ghost King bit through the Celestial Secret Daoist’s throat!

SQUELCH!

A sinister ghost claw, wreathed in thick black energy, punched through the Celestial Secret Daoist’s chest. The claw was holding a still-beating heart.

POP!

The ghost claw squeezed gently. The Celestial Secret Daoist’s Life Force rapidly dissipated. As he stared at the ten cackling Ghost Kings, he mounted his final counterattack.

"You bunch of fools! Go to hell with me!!"

The Celestial Secret Daoist’s body swelled up like a balloon.

BOOM!

The Celestial Secret Daoist exploded.

’What a shame,’ Cheng Yuan thought. ’I was planning to refine that old Daoist into a Magic Pet.’

A real shame...

The ten Ghost Kings were caught in the blast, their ghostly forms suffering at least thirty percent damage.

But instead of being dismayed, the ten Ghost Kings erupted in hearty, unrestrained laughter.

"That damn Daoist’s Life Force was too tenacious! He’s finally dead!"

The ten Ghost Kings turned to Cheng Yuan with fawning expressions. "Upper Immortal, you can let us go now, right?"

The corners of Cheng Yuan’s mouth curled into a wry smile. "Go? Go where? You’re all too naive. Radiant Yang, fill the heavens! Slay!!"