Chapter 2288 - 2247: Evil Star

The most terrifying thing is not death, but suffering worse than death. Qiu Xianji dared not imagine the pain of being tormented by thirty-seven Dead Spirits. He dreaded even more how the world would judge him, a proud Sect Leader of the Ninth Level Grand Faction, if he were humiliated to death.

He held these concerns dearer than his own life, for if he lost his life but his soul and spirit remained intact, he could be reincarnated as a human. This was Qiu Xianji's only hope.

However, this lone hope was mercilessly snuffed out by Wang Xiaoqiang, who teasingly said, "Qiu Xianji, I can be clear with you; if you don't hand over the Mind Fusion Technique, not only will I make you suffer worse than death and endure the agony of being defiled, but I will also prevent you from reincarnating after death, causing you to vanish forever like your son, never entering the cycle of reincarnation."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Xianji shuddered instinctively and finally relented, saying, "Alright, I'll surrender, I'll surrender."

"A wise man understands the times; quickly hand it over."

"The Mind Fusion Technique has been passed down within the Qiu Family for generations, shared internally but never externally. It's handed down orally; now I'll recite it for you to hear..."

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang nod, Qiu Xianji began chanting the incantation of the Mind Fusion Technique. Wang Xiaoqiang memorized it secretly. The Mind Fusion Technique was not profoundly difficult; after just one recitation from Qiu Xianji, Wang Xiaoqiang had memorized it by heart. He then triggered his will, causing thirty Dead Spirits to charge at Qiu Xianji.

Qiu Xianji thought Wang Xiaoqiang had reneged on his word and cried out in terror, "You brat! You're breaking your promise! You'll die a horrible death..."

"You bastard! What you told me was a fake cultivation technique. You're deceiving me..." Before Wang Xiaoqiang could finish, Qiu Xianji protested, "Heaven and earth bear witness; this truly is the Mind Fusion Technique incantation. If you don't believe it, you can test it right away."

Upon hearing these words, Wang Xiaoqiang knew the cultivation technique was genuine, but he retorted, "Fine, if it's a fake technique, not only will you suffer horribly, but you'll die a very miserable death..."

As he spoke, the thirty Dead Spirits, following his will, surrounded Qiu Xianji, trapping him without any chance of escape.

Only then did Wang Xiaoqiang retract his Divine Thought from him. With a mere thought, the remaining seven Dead Spirit Puppets drifted to his sides, closely guarding him. The Patterned Beast and Little Zhang also protected him closely.

Since over a hundred strong figures might come here at any time, and the place was treacherous, he needed to ensure maximum safety to cultivate his cultivation technique.

Once he felt adequately protected, Wang Xiaoqiang began to fuse his seven strands of Divine Thought according to the incantation Qiu Xianji provided for the Mind Fusion Technique.

The Mind Fusion Technique was not profoundly difficult, and after only three attempts, Wang Xiaoqiang managed to fuse two strands of Divine Thought together. This gave him a secret thrill of joy, and he continued the fusion. Soon, three strands, four strands, and five strands of Divine Thought were fused together...

Even though midnight had passed, he didn't stop. He pushed further, attempting to fuse the sixth and seventh strands.

Finally, amid the fading miasma of the Corpse Yin Mountain Range, he fully fused all seven strands of Divine Thought. The Mind Fusion Technique, once accomplished, did not mean the seven strands could not be separated.

The Mind Fusion Technique allows for flexibility, letting one merge or separate strands at will.

He could merge two strands for a devastating strike, three strands for a more powerful attack...even all seven strands for an overwhelming assault.

The technique provided the flexibility to adapt to enemies of different strengths.

For instance, should he encounter a Seventh Mold Immortal practitioner, fusing just two strands of Divine Thought would suffice to kill them.

If faced with a Divine Thought practitioner, he might have to fuse three or more strands to respond effectively.

Just as he completed his cultivation of the Mind Fusion Technique, the sound of air being pierced reached his ears—it was over a hundred disciples from Cloud Heaven Sect.

By this time, the miasma of the Corpse Yin Mountain Range had faded, and the Ghost Souls and Dead Spirits had vanished, rendering the Drive the Tiger, Swallow the Wolf method impossible.

However, Wang Xiaoqiang no longer needed this tactic. Having mastered the Mind Fusion Technique, defeating these Mold Stage Immortal practitioners was no difficult task.

Upon hearing the sound of air being pierced, Qiu Xianji released his Divine Sense and scanned, seeing the Cloud Heaven Sect disciples arriving. He appeared visibly excited, like a drowning man grasping a life-saving straw, his will to live skyrocketing. Nevertheless, being clever and prudent, he refrained from provoking Wang Xiaoqiang verbally, merely casting a cold, cunning glare at him, thinking, "Brat, if I survive this ordeal, I'll definitely kill you someday."

But as he cast his gaze upon Wang Xiaoqiang, Wang Xiaoqiang noticed him as well. Their gazes locked in mid-air, and Qiu Xianji's expression changed dramatically. Wang Xiaoqiang smiled teasingly.

With Wang Xiaoqiang's intelligence and experience, how could he not discern Qiu Xianji's intentions? He scoffed coldly, "Qiu Xianji, still thinking about escaping? And planning to kill me someday? Unfortunately, you won't have that chance. I'm going to ensure your demise under your family's ancestral Mind Fusion Technique."

Saying this, Wang Xiaoqiang unleashed his Divine Thought. Two strands surged out and merged into a more powerful Divine Thought, shooting toward Qiu Xianji's forehead.

Driven by a strong will to live, Qiu Xianji instinctively released and merged his seven strands of Divine Thought to defend himself.

Though both used the Mind Fusion Technique, ultimately Qiu Xianji's seven strands barely managed to fend off Wang Xiaoqiang's two strands.

Wang Xiaoqiang snorted coldly and unapologetically released two more strands of Divine Thought. They merged and shot toward Qiu Xianji's head. With a piercing sound, Qiu Xianji's forehead was penetrated, releasing a spray of blood. His eyes widened suddenly, revealing shock, resentment, and despair.

"Faced with my Mind Fusion Technique, yours loses its power because my Divine Thought surpasses yours," Wang Xiaoqiang declared as Qiu Xianji was dying. "My Divine Thought carries the Aura of Sorrowful Death."

With that, there was a loud blast. The Aura of Sorrowful Death on Wang Xiaoqiang's two strands of Divine Thought exploded inside Qiu Ji Xian's head, reducing it to a mist of blood. His divine soul and divine spirit were snatched by Wang Xiaoqiang's Divine Thought, drawing them into his palm.

The scene was exceptionally brutal, witnessed by the arriving Cloud Heaven Sect disciples. They saw Qiu Xianji's head blasted open, tortured to death, and even his divine soul and spirit weren't spared. They couldn't help but be appalled, their gaze involuntarily shifting to Wang Xiaoqiang. All eyes shrank back, thinking, "This kid is a bona fide Evil Star, not only overwhelmingly strong but ruthlessly vicious."

As they hesitated, Wang Xiaoqiang lifted his gaze toward them—his eyes were as icy as blades, filled with killing intent, though a light, teasing smile tugged at his lips.

This combination of expression and gaze only intensified their fear. Nonetheless, they did not flee; there was no reason to fear him alone. They were over a hundred, and their cultivation base was at the Mold Stage Immortal. After a moment of hesitation, they charged down toward Wang Xiaoqiang, intent on attacking.