Chapter 537: All Were Terrified, Too Afraid to Move

The Shadow Dragon Holy Son is dead.

All the essence condensed into a single point, forming a mass of the purest ghost Dao essence; that was the result of the Shadow Dragon Holy Son's cultivated power, refined over many years, and finally returned to the most primitive stage.

The Ghost Pill was extracted, and his blood-and-flesh essence also condensed, all in Chen Chuyang's palm, leaving not a single residue—so ruthless.

Looking at the essence in his palm, Chen Chuyang smiled: "It's still a bit off; refining ghost into pill didn't succeed, perhaps because I extracted the Ghost Pill, missing the crucial component, causing his blood-and-flesh essence to fail to condense into a pill."

"But it's not a failure; the essence has condensed. After returning, we can pour it into a Ghost Pill and refine it again, and it will condense into a pill."

"Then it may become a true pill, not just a tiny essence."

Chen Chuyang lowered his head, pondering; his mind began to scheme—how to refine, whether to add some ghost qi, to make this pill better, of higher grade; perhaps relying on a single Shadow Dragon Holy Son's ghost Dao essence isn't enough, more essence is needed.

The ghost qi remaining in the Yin Gui Sect might be usable, though there isn't much.

He glanced, gave up; he didn't want to undertake a thankless, arduous task.

Yin Gui Zhenren was startled by his gaze—so terrifying—that for a moment he thought Chen Chuyang would act on him, directly refining ghost into a pill; at that moment he would have no power to resist and might endanger the nearby Elders and Yin Gui Sect disciples.

Chen Chuyang actually struck, and no one could escape.

Fortunately, Chen Chuyang's gaze changed, no longer terrifying as at first; Yin Gui Zhenren exhaled, his tense nerves daring not to relax.

Chen Chuyang put these items away, denying others a chance to seize them: the Heavenly Ghost Pearl, the Shadow Dragon Holy Son's Ghost Pill, and some ghost Dao essence—these are all valuable. After returning he'll study them slowly. Oh, and the weapons of the Shadow Dragon Holy Son and the Heavenly Ghost True Person were also taken by him.

He tossed them to the Hun Yuan Bell, letting the Hun Yuan Bell refine itself and devour itself.

Ghost artifacts given to him are useless; others can't use them.

Those ghost artifacts are of good grade, a pity; Chen Chuyang doesn't fancy them, but if he wants them nearby, they can be re‑refined.

Yin Gui Zhenren saw Chen Chuyang approaching, hurriedly rose even though severely wounded; he didn't want to provoke Chen Chuyang's anger and have the whole group annihilated. The Elders nearby instinctively positioned themselves before Yin Gui Zhenren, fearing Chen Chuyang's strike.

Yin Gui Zhenren pushed them aside, telling them not to act rashly, stepped out alone, and bowed: "Thank you for your intervention; the Yin Gui Sect will forever remember your kindness."

Chen Chuyang nodded: "Enough, there's no need for formalities between us; I've already acted. Remember to bring the reward to my door."

"I won't forget my promise; give me a few days, and I'll guarantee delivery."

"Very well, don't forget—I have little patience and dislike being fooled."

"Understood, understood." Yin Gui Zhenren, drenched in sweat, felt Chen Chuyang's killing intent in that instant.

Fortunately he didn't strike him; otherwise he would truly have died.

Chen Chuyang glanced around, saw the familiar Jing Yuheng, and nodded.

Jing Yuheng quickly nodded, flashing a slight smile.

The White Wolf Deputy Hall Master saw Chen Chuyang again, his nerves taut, daring no movement; he knew this man's power and any hint of arrogance, so he quickly forced a smile.

He turned and left.

In the distance, another battle awaited him.

Yin Gui Zhenren and the others exhaled, relaxing.

"Sect Master, this person is terrifying."

The fourth Elder only now dared to speak; earlier he couldn't utter a word.

Other Elders were the same, each suppressed by the Protector so they could not even breathe.

Yin Gui Zhenren said calmly: "Remember him, do not offend him nor provoke him, otherwise the Shadow Dragon Holy Son will be your fate."

"Yes." The fourth Elder immediately nodded, daring not even entertain such a thought.

The other Elders also nodded; they remembered Chen Chuyang and would flee at the first sign of him.

Strike?

Stop joking, will you? In front of him there's not even the courage to act, let alone strike.

The Sixth Elder asked: "Sect Master, is he the one from Longshe Shan?"

Yin Gui Zhenren nodded and warned: "Just know it's enough. Longshe Cheng, Baihu Cheng, and White Crane Town—your people must not go near them, nor provoke the Chen Clan; otherwise, when trouble arises, don't blame the Sect Master for being impolite."

"Yes."

That person could kill them as easily as crushing an ant.

At this moment they understood clearly why the Sect Master previously forbade them from approaching Longshe Cheng—because Chen Chuyang is that terrifying.

"Enough, stop watching, quickly cleanse the Yin Gui Sect and rebuild it."

"Yes."

Yin Gui Zhenren needed to regulate his breath; Chen Chuyang emerged, indicating the area was safe.

Jing Yuheng and the others waited a while, then chose to leave.

At this moment, confronting the Yin Gui Sect is not a wise choice.

Or rather, with Chen Chuyang present, if they dare act, death will greet them.

That person seemed to say nothing, yet actually said everything.

"Deputy Hall Master, now is the perfect chance to annihilate the Yin Gui Sect."

After the White Wolf Deputy Hall Master could not sense Chen Chuyang's presence, he whispered.

The opportunity comes only once.

Jing Yuheng turned back and replied: "White Wolf Deputy Hall Master, our mission isn't the Yin Gui Sect; even if they're destroyed it doesn't benefit us. Let them live; the death of the Heavenly Sword Daoist, the Heavenly Heart Sect needs to vent."

"The Great Qi Dynasty cannot currently oppose the Heavenly Heart Sect, so the Yin Gui Sect's survival is more important than anything."

"I understand."

The existence of the Yin Gui Sect involves not only the Heavenly Heart Sect and the Monster Race, but can also assist with Longshe Cheng.

It is crucial; their faction's location and existence can alert certain families, preventing direct action against them.

The Monster Race side also needs someone to bear the burden; the Yin Gui Sect is the best choice.

"We should find Mu Longhao."

Mu Longhao appeared; they sensed him.

White Wolf Vice Hall Master said anxiously: "That person also went over there, Hall Master—should we?"

Jing Yuheng waved his hand: "No problem, follow him; it's a perfect chance to use Chen Chuyang's strength to kill Mu Longhao."

"This time, a good opportunity; if we can kill Mu Longhao, you and I can leave this place."

You don't want to keep facing Chen Chuyang's threat, do you?

That person is here; we can't let loose, and we even have to live in fear.

Jing Yuheng feels nothing, but the White Wolf Vice Hall Master can't, unable to relax.

"Hall Master, let's go."

"Black Dragon Guard, hear the order, advance at full speed."

"Yes." The Black Dragon Guard heard the order and followed.