Chapter 768
Just then, several black iron chains pierced through the air and bound Si Ming's limbs and waist. Then, a large group of disciples threw hidden weapons, flying knives, spears, multicolored stones, iron lotus seeds... as dense as a black cloud covering the area.
"I'm a sorcerer! What's the use of binding my hands and feet? Crystal Talisman? Heaven and Earth Reversal!"
Si Ming remained motionless, and the petite figure of the Si Clan's exclusive deity appeared before him. The little girl reached out and pushed forward, causing ice and snow to swirl and condense into a crystal-clear ice wall. All the hidden weapons that struck the ice wall were sent flying back the way they came, instantly knocking down a large number of them.
Shang Yu said, "This is Divine Arts, not Technique Method."
Si Ming said nonchalantly, "Divine Arts and Technique Method are all from the same family, so there's not much difference in how they're used."
Suddenly a low roar came, Youming clouds gathered, the netherworld opened, and an Evil Ghost King pierced through the void in response to the summons. Its eyes flashed red, thirsting for fresh flesh and blood. Upon seeing Si Ming, it immediately pounced and shattered the ice wall with a single punch.
"The net of heaven and earth, the curse of Yama!"
The magical power condensed into a net that instantly trapped the Evil Ghost King. However, with Si Ming's spiritual cultivation, he was still unable to trap the Grandmaster- level Evil Ghost King. With crackling sounds, it seemed that the Demon King was about to break free.
"The sword of wisdom is drawn, to slay demons and vanquish spirits!"
The Crimson Scorpion Evil Saber flew out, turning into a flash of red light. The Evil Ghost King's head splattered with black blood, and he died on the spot. At this moment, the Youming Cave used for summoning had not yet closed.
"If it were Grandmaster- level martial artist, they would never be so easily killed by a single Sword Control Technique. This kind of monster, born with Grandmaster -level cultivation, is ultimately no match for a martial artist who has cultivated step by step."
Si Ming used the Crimson Scorpion Evil Saber to sever the black iron chains binding him, regaining his freedom. Although he hadn't struggled at all, he subdued his enemy with ease. That's how dashing a mage can be.
Shang Yu said, "You're using a knife, aren't you?"
"When Swordsmanship is mastered to a high level, anything can become a sword; one is no longer bound by form. Not to mention a knife, even a large iron hammer or a spiked club can be used as a sword."
Si Ming chuckled and brushed it off, continuing to venture deeper. Presumably having witnessed his strength, no more disciples came to their deaths along the way, until he entered the rear hall plaza.
"All things in the universe, the stars shining brightly, the divine wind vast and boundless, Great God of Black Poison, heed my command, appear as I command!"
Hundreds of members of the Evil Ghost Sect held black command flags, the spiritual patterns on the flags reflecting out and transforming into a massive array. Lines shimmered faintly in the darkness, intersecting and forming a great array that trapped Si Ming Shang Yu within it. Dark clouds covered the area, isolating them from the outside world.
At the center of the great formation, endless ghostly energy surged, connecting with the Youming. A spatial rift quietly opened, and on the other side of the rift was the Mara Path of the Desire Realm, filled with slaughter and tyranny. Thousands upon thousands of ghost soldiers howled and surged out.
"The Ten Gods of Taiyi, slay the Yellow Slave, Yin and Yang in Harmonious Union, the Gang Dipper in Unison Reverence, all directions obey the command, thunder roars and lightning crashes, sweeping away all evil!"
Si Ming formed hand Law Seals and performed the ritual steps, his entire body crackling with lightning, radiating an aura of warding off evil spirits and demons. With a flick of his finger, thunder roared and surged forth, like wildly dancing silver snakes spreading out.
The ghostly aura receded like a tide, as if the morning mist had dissipated after dawn. Wherever the lightning struck, the ghost soldiers that were touched were enveloped in blue smoke and their souls were scattered in the blink of an eye.
Thunder Method is the nemesis of ghosts, however, ghost soldiers kept rushing out from the Desire Realm, one after another, fearless of casualties. Their rate of increase was even faster than the rate at which they were destroyed by the thunder magic. They quickly occupied most of the square space and pressed towards Si Ming at a visible speed.
Si Ming's Vacuum Zero-Energy Furnace was already running at full power, but what was limiting him now was the output, not the reserves. Even if he could get a continuous supply, he still couldn't fight against the entire Ghost Sha Grand Formation.
Standing to the side, Shang Yu calmly asked, "Do you need my help?"
Si Ming naturally disagreed. He figured it was better to throw a punch and forcefully tear apart the formation with divine power than to ask for help. Afterwards, he could simply claim the move was called "The Mage's Hand."
Seeing the situation was becoming increasingly precarious and realizing he was ultimately powerless, Si Ming took a deep breath and exhaled, making a sound that was completely silent, because he had mastered this technique to the point of achieving a state of profound stillness.
As a result, a visible ripple spread through the air, rapidly expanding outwards. In an instant, the souls of countless ghosts perished. The disciples of the Evil Ghost Sect who were maintaining the formation on the outer perimeter were also shaken by this roar, causing their Qi and Blood and qi to flow in reverse. Those with weaker cultivation died on the spot, while the stronger ones bled from all seven orifices and fell into a coma. The Ghost Sha Grand Formation was left unmaintained and thus collapsed.
"This isn't Technique Method, is it?" Shang Yu asked suspiciously.
"Why isn't it Technique Method? This is called Ultrasonic Thunder Sound Wave."
Before Si Ming could cite classical texts to prove that his move was a historically renowned Technique Method, he suddenly saw the ghostly energy generated after the formation shattered gather around him, forming a vortex. Then, a giant ghostly hand emerged from the vortex, clenching its fist and striking towards Si Ming.
"Evil Luo Ghost Arm!"
This move was clearly made by Grandmaster. The summoned ghost hand was filled with a large amount of Youming energy, and its fist was larger than a person. Its high-speed impact was like a meteorite falling to the ground.
Faced with this move, Si Ming could no longer maintain his airs as a sorcerer. He immediately swung his sleeves out like a sail, which billowed high with the force of the punch, colliding head-on with the ghost hand.
Time seemed to stand still. Compared to the ghost hand, Si Ming's fist was like a sesame seed on a pie, yet he blocked the ghost hand as steadily as a rock. In an instant, a series of crackling sounds rang out, one after another. With each sound, a crack would appear on the ghost hand. When the sounds stopped, the entire ghost hand collapsed like a bridge that had been blown up at a specific point.
From within the vortex of demonic energy came the painful roar of a ferocious creature, followed by an extremely venomous voice. "Mortal, I will remember..."
"Remember my ass!"
Si Ming activated the energy within his body, condensed light spheres in his palms, and unleashed a powerful "Earth-Piercing Annihilation Tyrant Wave" towards the Ghostly Fiend Vortex. Immediately afterward, an even more intense explosion and a nearly drowned-out scream emanated from within, before the Ghostly Fiend Vortex vanished.
At the same time, a muffled groan came from the back hall, followed by a figure turning into light and fleeing.
Shang Yu said, "This should be Duan Changkun, the sect leader of the Evil Ghost Sect. He is the only Grandmaster in the Evil Ghost Sect."
Although Si Ming often encountered Grandmaster- level experts, it was because his level had improved, and he didn't even care about those small fry. In fact, Grandmaster- level martial artists were still extremely rare in the martial arts world. There were far fewer Evil Dao masters than righteous masters. Therefore, even the Evil Ghost Sect Evil Dao, only had one Grandmaster.
Si Ming did not give chase. Killing a Nascent Spirit Transformation determined to escape was not an easy task, especially since he had already left men to intercept him.
"Divine Calamity Form, the Fall of the Gods!"
A red figure suddenly appeared, blocking Duan Changkun. With a flick of his finger, a Torrent calamity, causing upheaval in the Heavenly Court and the end of the Divine Dao, poured forth.
Although it was the same move, and the skill level was even inferior to Si Ming's, with the support of his strong cultivation, the surrounding world was instantly filled with an aura of despair from the collapse of faith, and in the vastness, it seemed that countless gods were being destroyed in lamentation.
"Myriad Ghosts of the Vast Expanse!"
Duan Changkun hastily made a move to defend, and thousands of ghosts howled out. However, he was unable to gather enough power, and the ghosts were instantly submerged by the Torrent of divine tribulation. Their Youming aura vanished, and he was unable to dodge in time. His left shoulder was struck, and his flesh and blood quickly decayed. His soul was also severely injured.
Knowing that this was a matter of life and death, and being a seasoned veteran who had seen many storms, Duan Changkun made a bold decision. He swung his right hand, wielding a knife, and severed his left shoulder to prevent further magical power from eroding his body. Then, he activated Law Seals, sacrificing his severed left shoulder to summon another Evil Ghost King to block Liu Qingqing, who possessed the Blood Spirit Body, while he himself took the opportunity to escape.
Liu Qingqing lacked experience in fighting against Spirit Transformation and did not expect the opponent to react so decisively. She was unable to stop him in time, and in the moment she was distracted, the Evil Ghost King punched her, destroying her body and turning it into blood that splashed everywhere.
However, physical attacks had little effect on the Blood Spirit Body, which quickly reformed. Liu Qingqing couldn't bother intercepting Duan Changkun and focused on fighting the Evil Ghost King to familiarize herself with her new body through combat.
On the other side, Duan Changkun, having shaken off Liu Qingqing, fled in a panic, doing everything in his power to escape. The elites of the sect had already been dispersed. As long as he could survive, the Evil Ghost Sect would have a chance to East Mountain.