Chapter 777: Star‑Snatching Old Ghost

Feng Xian, I didn't expect that guy to come as well; since that's the case, let's leave quickly.

Hearing that his old friend had also arrived here, Yao Chen felt a slight joy and urged again.

Having said that, his illusory body flew out, leading the way outward.

Having not seen his old friend for decades, he also felt a strange longing.

Heh.

When his teacher heard the name of the Wind Sovereign, he instantly became pleased, and Xiao Yan also gave a faint smile.

Then his gaze suddenly caught the countless light orbs above the great hall; a cold glint flickered in his eyes, and he thought inwardly: "Since I can't take these soul bodies, I won't let the Soul Hall bastards get away with it. I'll destroy this place and let those souls escape."

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan clenched his palm, and brown flames extended outward, forming a long fire whip.

The whip's body then quivered, arcing through the air to lash fiercely at the black chains hanging above the hall.

However, just as the fire whip was about to touch those black chains, the space ahead of the whip suddenly solidified.

The solidified space made the fire whip strike as if hitting a wall of space, emitting a crisp sound before being rebounded.

"There are still Soul Hall elites, teacher, hurry!"

When that person in the shadows had an emotional fluctuation that caused a slight leak of his aura, Xiao Yan sensed his presence and immediately shouted toward Yao Chen near the exit.

Having said that, the former instantly turned his head, looking toward a space that seemed normal.

Heh, Yao Chen, you have indeed found a fine disciple, and you actually dare to come to my Soul Hall to take people. Such audacity—even I, an old man, must praise you.

As Yao Chen heard the voice and turned his head this way, a laugh suddenly rang throughout the great hall.

Accompanying the spoken words, the space Xiao Yan was staring at suddenly split open with a pitch‑black fissure.

At the same time, an elderly man in gray‑white robes stepped out with one foot, smiling gently at them.

From the subtle fluctuations emanating from this person, his strength is probably no less than a Five‑Star Dou Zun.

Looking at the unfamiliar elder, Xiao Yan felt a slight heaviness in his heart, his expression turning solemn as he thought.

"Zhai Xing Lao Gui, I didn't expect you to also come here?"

Seeing the gray‑clad elder, Yao Chen's complexion changed instantly, and he said in a deep voice.

"Jie Jie, not only that, also me."

As soon as the former finished speaking, a triumphant laugh suddenly echoed through the great hall.

Hearing that familiar voice, both Xiao Yan and Yao Chen instinctively turned their heads toward its source.

They discovered that beside Zhai Xing Lao Gui, a Hei Yi Ren slowly stepped out of the void into Xiao Yan and Yao Chen's view.

"Mu Gu! Mu Gu Lao Ren!"

Seeing the man in black, Yao Chen and Xiao Yan both gritted their teeth and said.

For this old opponent, the master and disciple both wished to skin and bone him, to vent their hatred.

Of course, Yao Chen's hatred stems from the matter involving Han Shanshan and Han Feng.

As for Xiao Yan, it is simply because Mu Gu Lao Ren had repeatedly plotted to take his life and also knew about the Burning Secret, so he seeks revenge and to silence him.

"Mu Gu, we agreed that this kid can be given to you, but you cannot take the key or Yao Chen's soul."

Looking at the two below, Zhai Xing Lao Gui immediately said to Mu Gu Lao Ren.

"Haha, Zhai Xing, don't worry; I'm only after that kid's exotic fire. I'm not interested in those things, they'll all be yours."

Hearing this, Mu Gu Lao Ren instantly pretended that he only cared about the exotic fire.

And regarding the former's reaction, Zhai Xing Lao Gui had no doubts.

After all, Mu Gu Lao Ren is an Eighth Grade Intermediate alchemist, coveting the exotic fire on Xiao Yan is quite normal.

"This old thing really is like a taffy; no matter how you try to shake it off, it sticks."

Hearing Mu Gu Lao Ren's words, Zhai Xing Lao Gui didn't notice anything amiss, but Xiao Yan instantly understood Mu Gu Lao Ren's intention.

However, after a brief thought and realizing the key the Zhai Xing Lao Gui mentioned earlier, his expression changed dramatically.

After all, being valued so highly by the former and being a key.

He could only be after the so‑called Tuo She Gu Di Jade, which, once gathered, can locate and open the Tuo She Gu Di Dongfu.

"Oh, have you guessed what it is?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's fleeting realization and sudden change of expression, Zhai Xing Lao Gui chuckled.

Then he continued: "Since you've guessed it, there's no need to hide some things any longer. The three of Xuan Kong Zi and his companions could know Yao Chen's presence here precisely because we deliberately released that information."

"Because this time, you, Xiao Yan, are the big fish; the hall master is more interested in you than in Yao Chen. Though your father would never speak, before the Xiao family incident the most promising person was you. And after the incident, you alone returned to the Xiao family, so the 'key' is most likely on you."

"Father?"

Hearing that, Xiao Yan's heart trembled, and murderous intent instantly surged in his eyes.

Today his family was shattered and everyone dead, which can be said to be the Soul Hall's doing.

Now the other party boasts this before him, how could it not ignite his killing desire.

"Don't engage him; let's leave here first and discuss later!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's murderous expression, Yao Lao at the doorway shouted urgently.

Hearing his teacher's reminder, Xiao Yan clenched his teeth and then nodded.

This Zhai Xing Lao Gui, though always appearing harmless, can clearly perceive.

The combat power of this person is certainly not comparable to that of the nearby Mu Gu Lao Ren.

If they were to forcefully charge here and fight him, they might not get out today.

"Bastard, after I rendezvous with Old Wind and his group, I'll come back to settle scores with you lot!"

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan quickly said to Yao Chen at the doorway: "Teacher, you go outside to rendezvous with Old Wind first; I'll cover the rear."

"Alright."

Hearing that, Yao Chen stopped the idle talk, hurriedly propelled his body, and sprinted outward.

After all, much of his soul origin has been extracted by the Soul Hall, and now little soul power remains.

Staying here, aside from causing trouble for Xiao Yan, also can't be of much help.

In that case, it's better to hurry outside and meet up with Feng Xian and the others, then bring people back to rescue Xiao Yan.

"Hehe, since this old man has already shown himself, how could I let you leave safely?"

Seeing Yao Chen flee, the Zhaixing Old Ghost smiled faintly and did not pursue.