Chapter 1978: Even You Are Worthy of Humiliating Me?

Ouyang Xuanzhen was delighted to see many Daoists arrive. However, when he realized his current plight, he immediately grew anxious. He struggled with all his might to break free from the opponent's suppression, but it was like an ant trying to shake a giant tree. He couldn't shake the opponent's power at all!

A gloating expression appeared on King Gu Xi and the others' faces. They held back their laughter and collectively turned toward Xun Guozhu.

Who in the world didn't know that Monarch Fang had once served as a teacher in Desolate Academy and had received considerable guidance and support from Elder Xun? Their relationship was anything but simple. Most of the time, Old Xun could effectively represent Tuxiong Star in its entirety. Even the Day and Night Walkers in the City God Temple had to carefully consider his words.

Xun Guozhu cupped his hands with a smile and spoke politely. "You three, please release Daoist Ouyang for now. How about we sit down and talk things over slowly?"

The three outsiders ignored him, staring instead at the bronze disc in their hands. Just when Xun Guozhu and the others arrived, one of them had used the bronze disc to sweep over everyone.

Different levels of fluorescent light appeared within the disc. There were also dazzling divine lights similar to the one produced by Ouyang Xuanzhen. And when the bronze disc swept over Wang Zhenlong, that white light was even more dazzling and fierce.

The three outsiders were overjoyed.

"Hahaha, they are all direct descendants of Immortal Hong! It seems we're really in the right place! No wonder those cultivators we encountered earlier spoke the common language of the Qingming Supreme Alliance."

"Young Master brought over ten thousand subordinates this time, and only we three have managed to make such a great contribution! Looks like we will have hope of condensing our Inner Domains in the future."

"Forget Inner Domain! We might even be granted Saint Blood Bodhis to become Saints!"

"Hehehe..."

Young Master? Over ten thousand subordinates? Inner Domain? Becoming a Saint?

Everyone couldn't understand what the three were talking about, but their expressions gradually became solemn. Throwing around terms like the Immortal Hong lineage and the Qingming Supreme Alliance gave them a vague sense that these three had extraordinary origins. Their arrival on Tuxiong Star was likely no coincidence. They had come prepared.

One of them smiled and flicked his sleeve. "You want to sit down and talk? Forget it. In front of the three of us, you'd be better off talking while lying on the ground."

In an instant, every Tuxiong Star cultivator present—including Xun Guozhu—was crushed downward by an enormous force of immortal essence. They ended up exactly like Ouyang Xuanzhen.

No matter how they stimulated the immortal essence in their bodies, they could not offset this power.

So strong!

Shock appeared in their eyes.

"Heh..."

The three exchanged glances and smiled. Dealing with bugs like these couldn't be easier.

"Let me ask about the situation here, so when Young Master arrives, we'll know where to start."

After speaking, one of them slowly walked up to Xun Guozhu. He towered over the old man. "I ask, you answer. Answer poorly, you die."

Xun Guozhu's expression was livid. But he wasn't afraid of the man before him. The Underworld had already received the message and would inevitably react immediately. Right now, all they needed to do was stall for time.

Xun Guozhu said calmly, "Ask whatever you wish."

The man asked with cold eyes, "Let me ask you, are there any Limit Breaking divine ability users here?"

Xun Guozhu replied, "Divine ability users? I don't know what you're talking about, nor do I know what Limit Breaking means."

"You don't know what divine ability users are? Nor what Limit Breaking means?"

The opponent wasn't surprised, turning around with a teasing expression instead. "They've been in exile for too long. The people below no longer know these things. If they don't know what Limit Breaking means, then there's a good chance there aren't any Limit Breaking experts here."

"Question him more carefully."

"Alright."

The person turned back around to face Xun Guozhu again. "Then you know about the ninth-transformation realm, right?"

"I know. I am a fourth transformation Immortal Sovereign."

He's at the fourth transformation already?

Ouyang Xuanzhen and the others secretly sighed in amazement. They hadn't expected Old Xun's cultivation to reach such a level in such a short time. They immediately guessed it was Monarch Fang's handiwork.

It's really nice to sit under the shade of an enormous tree like that....

Ouyang Xuanzhen secretly rejoiced. He was no longer in any hurry to escape his current predicament. Everyone was lying on the ground now, so it wasn't that disgraceful anymore.

"They know about the ninth-transformation realm but not the Limit Breaking Realm. It seems the strongest here is merely at the ninth transformation."

"We shouldn't underestimate them too much. Over all these years, Young Master has wanted to drive out and exterminate the Immortal Hong lineage, yet they've been extremely tenacious, constantly borrowing strength. Moreover, some big figures in the Qingming Supreme Alliance don't wish to see the Immortal Hong lineage destroyed, so we should be careful."

"That's true."

"I'll ask you a few names. If you've heard of any of them, tell me, and I can spare your life—Chenxiang, Beixuan, Jinyang, Heifo, Wandao, Saint Fang..."

Everyone looked completely confused. Even Xun Guozhu frowned slightly. He wasn't familiar with any of these names.

Seeing everyone's expressions, the three outsiders couldn't help frowning.

"You never heard of them?"

"That makes no sense. The Saint Artifact Young Master bestowed upon us shows that Immortal Hong's aura is strongest here. These people should have stayed here before. At the very least, several of them should have remained in this place for a long time. Perhaps the true core of the Immortal Hong lineage hasn't shown up yet. Let's force them out."

The three outsiders exchanged glances. One of them slowly curled his lips upward. Wind and thunder seemed to gather in his palm. It was a phenomenon created when immortal essence became concentrated to an extraordinary degree.

The immortal essence gathered there was enough to turn everyone present to ashes.

Ouyang Xuanzhen's face suddenly turned deathly pale. "Not good..."

He hurriedly looked around, desperately trying to see whether the Yin soldiers would finally reveal themselves. But there was still no movement anywhere.

If he died here today, he would have no choice but to head to the Underworld to cultivate the path of Ghost Gods. Having grown accustomed to the scenery of the Mortal Realm, moving to a different place might not feel so comfortable.

Suddenly, Wang Zhenlong spoke up. "Is the Young Master you speak of from the Huosui lineage?"

"Huh?"

The three had just been about to kill everyone present to force the core members of the Immortal Hong lineage to reveal themselves when they heard the word "Huosui" and stopped. The three were pleasantly surprised, turning their attention toward Wang Zhenlong.

"I knew you were a core member of the Immortal Hong lineage! Otherwise, how could you know of my great Huosui lineage?"

"Come, come, come! Quickly invite him over."

The pressure on Wang Zhenlong instantly vanished. He stood up, dusted off his clothes, and slowly walked toward the three.

Everyone's expression was somewhat strange.

They all knew that Wang Zhenlong had been one of Monarch Fang's masters during his youth. Within the Void Immortal Sword Sect, every single cultivator held an important position in the Underworld, holding a status far more special and transcendent than Desolate Academy.

Since even Xun Guozhu didn't know what the other party was talking about while Wang Zhenlong knew, it further confirmed the suspicion in their hearts. Wang Zhenlong was clearly closer to the core than Xun Guozhu.

Ouyang Xuanzhen thought to himself, In the future, I must visit the Void Immortal Sword Sect more often.

By then, Wang Zhenlong had already reached the three outsiders. Before any of them could speak, a strand of terrifying sword intent erupted from his body.

In an instant, Wang Zhenlong's entire lifespan was burned away. His body disintegrated inch by inch into dust. All that remained was a solitary wandering soul standing in place.

Wang Zhenlong grinned. "You think trash like you is worthy of humiliating me? "