Chapter 461

Qi Xiong, Shi Song, Hong Zun, the three spoke in unison; not long after, Mo Yun, Capture Dragon also quickly followed.

In a moment, everyone's expressions turned strange, but soon they gave a grim laugh.

Hehe, not bad for Senior Brother. (Shī xiōng, junior brother)

This was the tacit understanding between senior brothers, and seeing this, Xu Jie and the others below, though doubtful, the battle had also ended; the Sect Master had ordered a retreat, so they naturally could not resist.

Go.

Take care of the wounded.

Don't forget the ghost crystals.

Check if there are any survivors left; don't miss any.

The disciples quickly withdrew toward Spirit City, and the injured disciples, helped by their senior brothers, also quickly left the battlefield.

Brother Hong, why are we retreating?

Wang Tieshu asked, somewhat confused, "This was going well; why did we suddenly retreat?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Zun gave a slight smile.

If we can let them fight each other, why should we intervene?

They're fighting each other? Why?

Because of this.

He lifted the recording stone in his hand, and Hong Zun directly used Línglì to leave the recording stone before the two ghost kings, then he took Wang Tieshu and retreated from the Formation.

At the same time Hong Zun and the others retreated from the Formation, Qi Xiong, Shi Song, Mo Yun, Capture Dragon, and the others also quickly appeared.

The senior brothers exchanged a glance, all showing a smile of understanding; everything was understood without words.

Let's go.

Sure.

Saying nothing, Wang Tieshu was confused, as were the Huang Ji Sect sages secretly monitoring them.

As soon as the ghost kings and the sages made their move, they contacted Ji Wushuang.

At this moment, within the Huang Ji Sect, Ji Wushuang listened to his junior brother's report, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Qi Xiong and the others really started fighting? Haha, good, good, what is this called? This is called 'dogs biting dogs, a mouthful of fur'.

Let them fight; when they are both badly hurt, that will be the time for our Huang Ji Sect to act.

This news was naturally good for Ji Wushuang; only if they fought could the Huang Ji Sect possibly profit from the chaos.

The fiercer the fight, the better; ideally, they'd even kill a few sages of the Dao Yi Sect, which would be even better.

But before he could be happy for long, suddenly, he heard his junior brother say.

Not good.

What's wrong?

They've retreated, the Dao Yi Sect people have retreated.

Retreated? Weren't those ghost kings already trapped by the Formation?

Yeah, but just now the Dao Yi Sect inexplicably retreated.

What about Qi Xiong and the others? Did they also retreat?

Yeah.

What the hell, they were fighting well and even had the upper hand; what the hell does retreating now mean?

For a moment, Ji Wushuang actually felt somewhat confused, completely unable to understand the Dao Yi Sect's move.

What do Qi Xiong and the others want? This is clearly a good opportunity; with the Formation's advantage, they could at least kill a few more ghost kings—what the hell are they running for?

Just a second ago they were waiting for the Dao Yi Sect and Ghost Valley to both lose, and the next second you guys aren't fighting? Ji Wushuang only felt a stifled frustration in his chest.

Just as frustrated, there's Zhāng Tiānzhèn, who painstakingly set up the Nine Absolutes Phantom Heart Formation, and you didn't even fight before just leaving?

No, what the hell do you guys actually want to do?

On the way back, Zhāng Tiānzhèn spoke angrily; hearing this, Hong Zun put an arm around him and laughed in a lewd way.

Just wait and watch the show.

What show?

Hehe, you don't know this; those Ghost Valley guys are really playing something fancy—I, old man, am totally impressed—you have no idea................

As Hong Zun and the others explained, Zhāng Tiānzhèn's eyes gradually widened, staring round, his face full of disbelief, and only after a while did he mutter.

Holy shit, this is possible?

You just don't get it, as the saying goes: 'a turtle eyes mung beans, a crooked pot matches a crooked stove—all are top-notch.'

Cough, junior brother, how could you say such a thing? It damages the sect's reputation.

Seeing Hong Zun speak more and more outrageously, Qi Xiong lightly coughed and said, 'You're supposed to be a Peak Master of the Dao Yi Sect, so how can your words be so crude?'

As for that, Hong Zun utterly disregarded it, pursed his lips, and said quietly.

Does our Dao Yi Sect care about face?

What did you say?

Nothing, I just said I understand.

Zhāng Tiānzhèn understood what Hong Zun and the others meant, and as everyone left, the Formation also gradually faded.

The ghost kings, having regained consciousness, glanced around at the empty surroundings, each furrowing their brows.

They ran?

Hmph, count them as fast runners.

Just go straight to Spirit City and kill them.

No, don't forget those three old fogeys, Yu Mo.

Yeah, the Ghost Emperor did give orders.

Originally we planned to directly attack Ling City, but thinking of Yu Mo and the others, we ultimately gave up.

After a big battle, we gained no advantage, and even let the Dao Yi Sect retreat intact—how aggravating.

Just then, a Ghost King saw the Afterimage Stone before them, lifted by spiritual power.

"Afterimage Stone?"

"Left behind by the Dao Yi Sect?"

"Let's take a look."

Why would they leave behind several Afterimage Stones? What are they trying to express?

Out of curiosity, the Ghost Kings directly opened the Afterimage Stone to see what was inside.

Soon the Afterimage Stone activated, and one after another light curtains appeared before the Ghost Kings, beginning with a thoughtful introduction by Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, and the others.

"Cough, cough, esteemed Ghost Kings, this formation is called the Nine Absolutes Phantom Heart Formation. As you've likely heard, it can illude people's minds, but it does not create illusions out of thin air; everything comes from what the entrant thinks and experiences inside, so.............. Please enjoy."

Huh???

Bewildered, the Ghost Kings were completely confused, and then the main feature began.

"What does that mean?"

"I don't know, who cares—it's just another underhanded trick."

"Exactly, do they really think we'd fall for such a despicable scheme?"

The Ghost Kings spoke coldly one by one, but as the images in the Afterimage Stone appeared, they fell silent for a moment.

"Darling, this isn't good—if the Chen King finds out about our relationship, it'll be trouble."

"Oh, isn't the Chen King in Ghost Valley? Darling, I'm here."

First was Qi Xiong's Afterimage Stone: on it, a Ghost King spoke solemnly with narrowed eyes, his hands constantly moving up and down in the air, poking here, touching there.

Seeing this, that Ghost King froze instantly, his expression turning extremely complex.

He cautiously turned his head to look at the Chen King beside him, but the Chen King's face had already darkened to the extreme.

Likewise turning their heads, the two Ghost Kings locked eyes, and killing intent visibly gathered in the Chen King's gaze.

Seeing this, that Ghost King's heart sank, and he hastily spoke up.

"Chen King, calm down and hear me out—this is a scheme by the Dao Yi Sect; we must not fall for it."

"I motherfucker, bastard, I treated you as a brother, yet you fucking pull this on me—cut the crap, die!"

"No, Chen King, hear me out."

"What else is there to explain?"

"She started it, it's not my fault."

"Shut up—today either you die or I perish."