Chapter 624: Trash, I've Found Your Hideout!

"Puff!", "Puff!", "Puff!"

One ghostly figure after another appeared, charging recklessly at the dragon‑like blade aura, slashing forward; as soon as the figures drew near, intending, as before, to devour the tiger and then share this dragon‑like blade aura, the aura immediately twisted them into dust before they could act.

The next second.

A crack appeared in the sky!

No.

To be precise, the Ghost Wall showed a crack, revealing the true face of the outside world.

In an inconspicuous spot, the Paper Person controlled by Wang Ping'an watched Zhang Fu, who was floating in midair, cutting blade auras one after another, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

With his keen eyesight, he could clearly see that Zhang Fu's displayed skill was no worse than that of Kong Yuan Si, who not long ago fought his master to the death.

Wang Ping'an said thoughtfully:

'Indeed, my conjecture was correct; back then Zhu Xing dared to be so confident, watching Kong Yuan Si being bound by iron rope by Le Zizhen, preparing to be taken back to Guimen Guan, and Zhu Xing showed not the slightest panic, indicating he had some backing. This Evil Cultivator may be far stronger than I imagined, but I still wonder whether Zhu Xing himself is the one playing the pig to eat the tiger!'

While speaking, Wang Ping'an looked up and glanced at Zhu Xing in the carriage; whether it was just now knowingly falling into a trap, or Zhang Fu suddenly erupting, slashing a warrior with extreme cruelty, the corpse torn into pieces, or now, Zhang Fu cutting blade auras one after another, destroying his Ghost Wall technique.

From start to finish, not a hint of expression appeared on Zhu Xing's face.

"I don't know where this trash came from, with just this little skill, daring to attempt an ambush; if you have no other abilities, I advise you to obediently get out—perhaps I could give you a quick end; otherwise... I'll make you understand what 'life worse than death' feels like!"

Seeing the Ghost Wall technique about to be shattered by Zhang Fu's successive blade auras, Zhang Fu let out a cold laugh, his gaze wandering around, scoffing sarcastically.

'Ha! So arrogant, huh?'

Wang Ping'an couldn't help but snort inwardly, thinking: 'Fine, I actually want to see what skill you have that can make me experience the taste of life worse than death!'

"Bang!"

Soon, a deafening explosion rang out; the Ghost Wall technique, completely destroyed by Zhang Fu's blade auras, caused heaven and earth to change color, restoring the true scene.

Everyone realized that after traveling a long distance, they were still on the main road just outside Liangshui Town—not far at all—meaning they had taken a long detour.

Zhang Fu's gaze roamed the surroundings for a long time, yet found nothing amiss, let alone the hideout of his ambusher; his brows twitched slightly, and he said thoughtfully, 'Still doesn't show up—could it be that this Evil Cultivator is just a coward?'

"Puff!", "Puff!", "Puff!"

Suddenly, long swords rained from the sky like a downpour; many warriors in Zhu Xing's squad hadn't reacted in time and were all gruesomely killed beneath the Flying Swords.

Even those who managed to react and initially used their skills could only block the first wave of Flying Swords; the second and third waves still broke through.

In an instant, the casualties among Zhu Xing's warriors were severe, but the oddity of Zhu Xing's carriage caught Wang Ping'an's special attention.

Under the rain of Flying Swords, Zhu Xing's open carriage suddenly manifested a barrier like a copper wall of iron; it not only blocked wave after wave of Flying Swords but also drew ambient spiritual energy from all directions into the barrier, strengthening its defense.

'This carriage is actually a magical instrument—no, not just a magical instrument, perhaps even a treasure!'

Seeing this, Wang Ping'an was startled and thought, 'Could Zhu Xing's confidence just now have come from this carriage?'

He thought so, but Wang Ping'an still wasn't ready to give up; without testing Zhu Xing himself, he wouldn't be careless.

His junior brother holds a parental grudge against Zhu Xing; once his junior brother learns skills from his master, he will seek revenge on Zhu Xing.

If Zhu Xing possesses abilities unknown to him, his carelessness and disregard for his junior brother's revenge could easily cause his junior brother to be overturned in the hidden currents.

Although.

His junior brother has backing in the Underworld; if his junior brother goes to the Underworld, it would be a good thing for his junior brother.

But he hasn't forgotten his junior brother's grandfather and his parents' wishes, hoping his junior brother would continue the family line in the mortal world; clearly they don't want him to report to the Yama King early.

As an elder brother, he naturally must take good care of his junior brother.

Not to mention.

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Before his junior brother's mother left, she gave him a great gift; if he doesn't take good care of his junior brother, it would be indefensible.

However.

Wang Ping'an subconsciously looked up, watching the sky where a multicolored long sword dragon rained down; not only did Zhang Fu not falter, but fought more fiercely, his face solemn as he said:

'He's actually stronger than I imagined; to test Zhu Xing's background, I first have to deal with this Evil Cultivator!'

Just as Wang Ping'an prepared to employ other means, using the Small Five Elements Sword Formation to deal with Zhang Fu, a flash of insight sparked in his mind, recalling the name 'General's Ode', and he thought:

'I've been muddled, forgetting I still have this divine skill; perfect, I can see what power this Confucian ability holds!'

He then realized he could fight on two fronts: using the Small Five Elements Sword Formation to engage Zhang Fu, and employing the 'General's Ode' to attack Zhu Xing, thereby testing Zhu Xing's background.

The next moment.

Wang Ping'an muttered under his breath, and the ambient spiritual energy wandering the world seemed to answer a summons, swarming from all directions; whether it was Zhu Xing in the carriage or Zhang Fu battling the dragon‑like long swords, they both instantly noticed something odd about Wang Ping'an's location, looked down, and scolded:

"So you chose to hide here; no wonder I didn't notice!"

After speaking, Zhang Fu tried to rush to Wang Ping'an's hideout to eliminate him, but before he could act, he was again ensnared by the Small Five Elements Sword Formation, forced to keep fighting while watching the multicolored long sword dragon, his face showing unabashed anger as he said:

"This Evil Cultivator actually has skill; not only has he refined the Ghost Wall technique to that level, but also can deploy a sword formation—though I don't know which sword formation is it that can be so powerful, gathering all five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, earth—within it!"

He knows little about sword formations, so after fighting this long he still couldn't identify which formation it was.

(End of Chapter)