Sensing the killing intent radiating from those around him, the once-drunken Ancestor Tianqi snapped awake instantly.
Once sober, he took in the scene and was immediately stunned.
What was going on?
Had he just stolen the immortal treasure blade?
There were so many people glaring at him in a fury.
Then, sensing something was off, he instinctively looked down.
He saw a filthy, large blade gripped in his hand.
Huh?
When did he pick up this piece of junk?
He couldn't help but look closer. Why did this broken blade look so familiar?
His pupils shrank, and his whole body shuddered.
Dammit, believe it or not, it really was the immortal treasure blade.
Ancestor Tianqi's hand trembled, and he nearly threw the immortal treasure blade away.
He finally understood where the killing intent directed at him was coming from.
Ancestor Tianqi was on the verge of tears. If he had obtained the immortal treasure blade under any other circumstances, he would certainly be celebrating joyfully.
But in this situation, it was like the Old Star of Longevity hanging himself—he was clearly tired of living!
The question was, how could he be so unlucky?
He just went out for a drink and ended up in such a massive mess!
And how did this precious blade end up in his hands?
He hurriedly looked at the crowd and tried to explain.
"If I said I have no idea how this happened... would you believe me?"
The crowd: "..."
When you ask a question like that, do you even believe yourself?
"Junior, run with the precious blade. I will assist you from the shadows..."
Right then, Huangpu Tao sent a transmission to Ancestor Tianqi.
Ancestor Tianqi didn't want to deal with this guy at all. Asking him to run with the blade—was he trying to make him die faster?
He was just about to continue his explanation.
Boom!
At that moment, before Ancestor Tianqi could even react.
Huangpu Tao struck Ancestor Tianqi with a thunderous blow.
It was the kind of move that looked ferocious but actually did very little damage!
As he attacked, he shouted at the top of his lungs:
"You little thief, how dare you steal Ghost King Hei Dun's precious blade! Ghost King, I'll retrieve it for you right now!"
At the same time, he transmitted to Ancestor Tianqi: "Run!"
Ancestor Tianqi was sent flying by the impact!
Put on the spot like this, Ancestor Tianqi cursed everyone's mothers while being forced to flee.
He used the momentum from Huangpu Tao's attack.
He slapped a high-level Divine Speed Talisman onto himself, and his figure shot out like a bolt of lightning.
"Insolent thief, you still dare to run!"
The entire group, regardless of their individual motives, immediately gave chase.
Watching this scene from their hiding spot, Lu Ming and Big Yellow both smacked their lips in amazement.
Fortunately, they hadn't picked up that blade, or they might have been the ones being besieged.
"Let's go... let's go see..."
The man and the dog then followed after them.
Feeling the cold wind whistling past him, the angriest of them all was Ye Fan.
These fools were always taking it upon themselves to disrupt his plans.
Otherwise, he would have already successfully gone undercover by Lu Ming's side!
As Ancestor Tianqi fled, he felt a sense of despair!
The Divine Speed Talisman made him fast, but with the defensive formation of Heibei City active, where could he possibly go?
Sure enough, a large group of Heibei City guards soon rushed out!
Ancestor Tianqi swung the immortal treasure blade, and a brilliant blade glow burst forth.
The ghost soldiers rushing toward him were directly struck by the blade glow; their ghostly bodies shattered and flew apart inch by inch.
Swaths of ghost soldiers screamed as they turned into wisps of black smoke, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
Ancestor Tianqi couldn't help but be shocked by the blade's power.
He wondered if he could turn back now, slaughter everyone in his path, and show off his might.
He could just wipe out all those Ghost Kings and ancient clans!
But he snapped back to reality immediately. His cultivation was suppressed here.
The spiritual energy in his body couldn't be replenished; he probably couldn't even manage a few more strikes.
Those guys behind him would turn him into mincemeat!
Ancestor Tianqi gritted his teeth and flew toward the city walls. He had to get out first.
Boom! Boom!
Upon reaching the city wall, Ancestor Tianqi unleashed several attack talismans. Their brilliant light pierced the clouds.
Amidst the roar, the Heibei City formation only rippled with waves of dark light, steadily blocking the entire assault. It was as solid as a fortress.
Ancestor Tianqi looked at the unmoved protective array.
Gritting his teeth, he raised the immortal treasure blade and poured spiritual energy into it to hack at the formation's barrier.
Ye Fan saw this and realized it wouldn't do. If this guy broke the formation and escaped with him, how would he ever get back to that damned mortal?
He had already made up his mind; no matter what, he was going to go undercover by that damned mortal's side and kill him.
So, when Ancestor Tianqi poured in his spiritual energy, Ye Fan didn't help. Instead, he directly siphoned off most of it.
Thud!
Ancestor Tianqi looked at the unresponsive formation in confusion.
He felt that the power of the immortal treasure blade this time was far too weak!
Was there something wrong with this blade?
However, now was not the time to focus on that.
He had to get out first to have a chance at survival.
He threw out a few more attack talismans!
Looking at the perfectly intact protective array, Ancestor Tianqi felt an endless sorrow.
Could it be that he, a grand Ancestor of an immortal dynasty and a Mahayana powerhouse, was going to die here?
Just then, a voice entered his ears:
"Put down the precious blade, and I will let you go!"
Then, Ancestor Tianqi saw a figure emerge from the darkness.
Ancestor Tianqi's eyes flickered as he recognized the newcomer.
It was none other than Ghost General Mo Tuo, the one who had captured him.
His gaze shifted as he looked at the blade in his hand. Did this ghost want the blade for himself as well?
"If I give you the blade, will you really let me go?"
Ghost General Mo Tuo nodded.
"Truly!"
"Swear a Heavenly Dao Oath!" Ancestor Tianqi said urgently.
Ghost General Mo Tuo glanced at him and swore a Heavenly Dao Oath without hesitation.
Looking at Ghost General Mo Tuo, and then at Ghost King Hei Dun and the others who were about to catch up.
Ancestor Tianqi gritted his teeth. "Fine!"
With that, he handed the immortal treasure blade directly to Ghost General Mo Tuo.
The moment Ancestor Tianqi handed the blade over, Ye Fan considered whether he should take advantage of their distraction to kill Ghost General Mo Tuo and flee on his own.
After a moment's hesitation, he decided not to move yet.
Because if he killed Mo Tuo now, he would likely be exposed!
He would wait until no one was around to find a chance to kill this guy!
Gripping the immortal treasure blade, Ghost General Mo Tuo couldn't help but take a deep breath.
He had finally captured this evil blade that had killed his brothers.
"You said you'd let me go?"
Seeing Mo Tuo holding the blade, Ancestor Tianqi couldn't help but ask anxiously.
Ghost General Mo Tuo looked at Ancestor Tianqi and said nothing.
He simply took out an attack talisman and struck a weak point in the formation.
Boom... the light from the explosion shot into the sky.
As the talisman's attack landed, the protective array of Heibei City shattered with a crash.
Seeing this, Ancestor Tianqi didn't say a word and charged straight out.
Watching Ancestor Tianqi's retreating figure, the ghostly fire danced in Mo Tuo's eyes as he raised the immortal treasure blade in his hand without hesitation.
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