Chapter 1378: Guixin Slays the Ghost King, Takes His Place

Since he began cultivating, Mu Longhai has never suffered such a loss; this time he was humiliated by a tiny Guixin Elder, and it was so tragic—this person who just completed the Advancement to Seek Dao Realm…

In terms of strength and cultivation, Guixin Elder is inferior to him in every way—foundation, even family power; no aspect can match him, yet this despised person caused his pet to be injured.

Moreover, he himself was seriously wounded, while the other side suffered nothing.

This place, this Formation, granted Guixin Elder a boost that puts him above Mu Longhai in every respect; that is what makes him feel so suffocated. The Formation's ghost qi, dead qi, etc., Mu Longhai dares not inhale, nor recklessly release his own energy.

The battle is constrained, unable to go all out, so he cannot deal with the Guixin Elder before him; meanwhile Guixin Elder need not worry—he can do as he wishes, with favorable time, terrain, and people on his side.

"Elder Mu Longhai, do not threaten this Elder; this Elder is so scared," Guixin Elder said without taking his words to heart; if it were outside, or earlier, he certainly would not dare offend the Mu Long family.

The Bai Family and the Mu Long family differ too greatly; one cannot offend such a family, yet now Guixin Elder wants to kill him to fulfill their plan. As for the so‑called Mu Long family, what can they do to him?

Everyone inside the Formation must die; their plan cannot fail nor be exposed.

"Threaten this Elder, this Elder will not be afraid; you, just give up that thought."

Guixin Elder stepped forward to kill Mu Longhai; the three on the other side also suffered. Within this Formation, his and the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's strength gradually increase rather than diminish; as one grows, the other wanes, so they are naturally not a match for just two.

The Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King also stared hungrily, preventing Jiang Wu and others from acting; unable to recover, they felt fearful and anxious.

"Elder Zhang Mu Longhai, if I were you, I would kneel and beg for mercy, become this Elder's slave; perhaps this Elder would spare your life."

"Hmph, dream on," Mu Longhai snorted disdainfully, "Guixin Elder, do you really think you can dominate this Elder?"

"This Elder will never lose to you. I give you a chance: kneel, beg for mercy, and become this Elder's slave; this Elder may spare you death."

Mu Longhai pointed at Guixin Elder, his aura raging, and said.

Guixin Elder shook his head: "It seems you are set on opposing us; in that case, go die."

"Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost Hand."

"Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost Hand."

The Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King on the other side also acted, attacking Mu Longwen Long.

The battle commenced simultaneously. They wanted to quickly resolve the issue by eliminating the opponent.

Mu Longwen Long turned back: "Jiang Wu, Luo Qing, if you don't act, do you really want to watch me be killed by him?"

At this moment, Mu Longwen Long dared not be reckless; the Ghost King before him had grown stronger again, making it very difficult to kill him.

Relying on his own strength, outside the Formation there would be no problem.

But within this Formation, he is drained to the brink, facing the peak of the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King, the pressure is immense.

"Wait a bit longer," Jiang Wu replied immediately, yet he showed no intention to act.

Instead he chose to wait, searching for the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's flaw.

Not far away, Luo Qing was the same, holding a massive wooden hammer, yet he did not swing it down.

The two exchanged glances and stepped back; the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's strength had increased by at least fifty percent, the pressure too great—if they both attacked, they might still not be able to defeat him.

However, they did notice that although the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's power rose considerably, his body became unstable, having absorbed too much ghost qi, dead qi, and resentment, causing bodily issues.

From the moment he acted, a slight stiffness appeared in his body, indicating the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King was off; forcing a breakthrough and absorbing excessive dead and resentful qi will cause internal problems—initially absent, now glaring.

The Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King wants to swiftly eliminate the three of them, then stabilize his cultivation.

"Junior brother Luo Qing, did you notice?" Jiang Wu turned, his gaze firm.

Luo Qing nodded: "Senior brother Jiang Wu, I have seen."

Mu Longwen Long, entangled by the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King, also noticed the issue; he pushed the Ghost King away, landed beside Jiang Wu and Luo Qing, and shouted: "Both of you stop waiting; the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's body is malfunctioning. Its power rose too fast, making its body severely unstable. If the fight continues, its body will collapse."

"This person has reached the limit; act immediately."

Jiang Wu nodded: "Mu Longwen Long, no need for your reminder."

Luo Qing gave Mu Longwen Long a deep glance; this person acted deliberately, intending to make them the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's targets.

"Mu Longwen Long, you should still worry about what's behind you."

Behind Mu Longwen Long, the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King's attack arrived.

And he, at that moment, smiled and vanished before their eyes.

Luo Qing and Jiang Wu reacted instantly, turned and dispersed.

"Boom—"

The ground instantly collapsed, massive ghost hands emerged, crushing everything.

The Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King appeared where the ghost hands were, lifted his head coldly: "You ran so fast, the three of you are truly useless, only knowing how to flee."

He did not act again, but looked toward the nearby Guixin Elder and Mu Longhai.

Mu Longhai, seeing this, said nothing, separated from Guixin Elder, and in the flow let Guixin Elder approach the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King; the two reconvened, the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King stared at Guixin Elder, and Guixin Elder stared back.

The two nodded, and the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King said: "Guixin, we will join forces to kill them. As long as they die here, everything of theirs will become part of the plan; then our plan will succeed."

"No problem, Your Excellency Ghost King."

The two turned together toward Jiang Wu and the others; Guixin Elder coldly said: "You cannot defeat us; surrender."

While speaking, his body shifted a few steps toward the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King.

The Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King paid no heed, locked onto Mu Longhai, and decided to start with him.

"Guixin, this King will first eliminate that person; I will handle those three."

Having spoken, the Heart‑Extinguishing Ghost King moved to act.

"No problem, Your Excellency Ghost King."

Guixin Elder raised his hand, ghost qi coalesced, then he gave a cold smile.

"Pfft—"

"Pfft."

Their hands simultaneously pierced each other's chests, completing the move in an instant; both were stunned.

They looked at each other, both startled by the other's action.