Looking at the Sect Protecting Grand Array overhead, Ghost Nether Son narrowed his eyes and stared at Hua Yunfei and True Lord Xiaxuan.
"You deliberately let me in?"
"Who do you think you are?"
"Did you really think that, with Heavenly Human Realm cultivation, you could casually break into the Kaoshan Sect? Surely not? Surely not?"
"Who would have thought that the dignified Mansion Lord of Ghost Nether Mansion could be so innocent and naive!"
Several elders spoke with cold laughs, their tones brimming with delight.
Before Sect Master Yun Tian had left the sect, he had secretly issued orders regarding this matter.
He had told them to remain outwardly calm while making preparations in secret!
Who would have thought they would truly hook such a big fish!
"You!"
Ghost Nether Son glared furiously at the elders, then looked toward True Lord Xiaxuan and Hua Yunfei. "Why did you know This Seat was coming?"
Only Ghost Nether Mansion, the Blood Demon Clan, and the Sun Moon Divine Cult knew about this matter.
But they were tied to Ghost Nether Mansion by the same rope. There was no way they would leak the news!
Hua Yunfei said, "It was not difficult to guess. True Lord Tianji was injured by the Blood Demon Clan within Ghost Nether Mansion's sphere of influence."
"That alone is not enough to deduce that Ghost Nether Mansion was secretly meddling, is it?"
Ghost Nether Son did not believe Hua Yunfei at all.
"Not enough?"
Hua Yunfei smiled, his expression mocking. "For others, perhaps it would not be enough. But you happened to attack True Lord Tianji, who cultivates the Dao of Karma. Attacking him meant becoming stained by heavenly secrets and entangled in Karma—something that could not be washed away!"
"One need only make a deduction to obtain the desired result!"
"Damn it!"
Having understood, Ghost Nether Son was furious.
After plotting for so long, he had actually capsized in the gutter like this!
He was deeply enraged. Of all people, those idiots from the Blood Demon Clan had chosen True Lord Tianji, who cultivated the Dao of Karma.
They were simply stupid beyond saving!
However, he soon calmed down and revealed a smile once more.
"The Sect Protecting Grand Array merely prevents This Seat from escaping. But with just you people, it seems you are not This Seat's match. If we fight, your chances of defeat are far greater than your chances of victory!"
"Heh heh."
True Lord Xiaxuan sneered. "I am afraid you will be disappointed. The Kaoshan Sect's Sect Protecting Grand Array was improved by True Lord Dao Origin and now possesses the ability to attack inwardly!"
Calling it an improvement was not entirely accurate. Hua Yunfei had actually used the Qiankun Array Dao Brush obtained through Check-in to rewrite the array patterns within the Sect Protecting Grand Array.
He had changed part of the defensive array patterns into offensive array patterns!
This gave the Sect Protecting Grand Array offensive power, but also reduced its defensive capabilities!
"What?"
Ghost Nether Son hurriedly looked up and saw that the Sect Protecting Grand Array had cut off his power of heaven and earth.
Moreover, terrifying lightning was gathering above his head, already aimed at him!
Hua Yunfei said, "A reminder: the Kaoshan Sect's Sect Protecting Grand Array is Sacred Tier Low Grade!"
"What? Wasn't it Dao Tier Mid Grade?"
Ghost Nether Son was shocked. Everyone in the entire Desolate Province knew that the Kaoshan Sect's Sect Protecting Grand Array was the worst among the Nine Great Immortal Sects of the Eastern Domain, only Dao Tier Mid Grade.
How had it become Sacred Tier Low Grade now?!
Even Ghost Nether Mansion's Sect Protecting Grand Array was only Dao Tier Top Grade!
His expression changed completely. A Sacred Tier Low Grade Sect Protecting Grand Array with offensive properties could injure him in a single strike!
An elder snorted with laughter. "Something everyone knows must have been spread by our Kaoshan Sect, idiot! Who would reveal their family fortune to you?"
"Hahaha..."
The disciples below immediately burst into laughter, feeling immensely satisfied.
"Damn it, you despicable little people! Everything about you is an act, all of it is fake!"
Ghost Nether Son was so furious that his face turned green.
"This is the way of survival. What the hell do you know!"
Hua Yunfei and True Lord Xiaxuan controlled the Sect Protecting Grand Array, raising two fingers and pointing at the same time.
Instantly, the lightning above Ghost Nether Son's head radiated dazzling brilliance. With a rumble, a bolt of lightning a hundred meters thick blasted down.
Carrying terrifying destructive might, the lightning was like a Thunder Dragon. It appeared above Ghost Nether Son in an instant and pierced straight through the crown of his head!
"Ah..."
Ghost Nether Son threw back his head and screamed. Even the Black Chainmail he wore was struck smoking.
But soon...
"Hahahaha!"
Ghost Nether Son, who had been screaming, suddenly burst into laughter. A Treasure Lamp Artifact appeared in his hand, and the instant the lightning touched him, it dissipated into ashes and smoke!
"What?"
"What kind of artifact is that?"
"The attack of a Sacred Tier Low Grade Sect Protecting Grand Array actually failed!"
The elders were greatly alarmed, no longer able to remain calm.
Hua Yunfei narrowed his eyes. This was...
True Lord Xiaxuan became cautious again. She waved her hand and cast a defensive spell, shielding the many disciples below in case of mishap!
"Didn't expect that, did you?"
Holding the Treasure Lamp Artifact, Ghost Nether Son wore a mocking expression. His stiff face was packed with ridicule. "You know how to put on an act, but This Seat knows even better! It is merely acting. When This Seat was using it, you were still wearing split-crotch pants! Hmph!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ghost Nether Son fiercely blew at the lamp's wick.
At once, towering flames appeared.
The flames had three colors—white, yellow, and red. The Tri-colored Flame rolled forth in scorching waves!
The flames pounced upon the Sect Protecting Grand Array and, in an instant, dismantled the entire array!
"This..."
True Lord Xiaxuan was stunned.
All the elders and disciples were dumbstruck!
What kind of artifact was this?
It could actually dismantle a Sacred Tier Low Grade Sect Protecting Grand Array in an instant!
"So what if it is Sacred Tier Low Grade? Before my artifact, it is all beneath notice!"
Ghost Nether Son sneered, sweeping his gaze across everyone's expressions before nodding in satisfaction.
This magic treasure borrowed from the Sun Moon Divine Cult truly was useful.
Originally, he had planned to use it to break open the Kaoshan Sect's Sect Protecting Grand Array.
But when he saw that the Kaoshan Sect had left its gates wide open and was utterly unguarded, a plan arose in his heart, and he swaggered right in.
He had thought he would not need it, yet who could have known that the Kaoshan Sect's Sect Protecting Grand Array had gained offensive power.
Only then had he taken it out and smashed through the Kaoshan Sect's Sect Protecting Grand Array!
"Your artifact? That may not necessarily be true!"
Hua Yunfei remained calm. With a low laugh, he said, "Did you perhaps borrow a magic treasure from some Holy Land Level Force?"
Ghost Nether Son narrowed his eyes. "Are you looking down on Ghost Nether Mansion?"
"I truly am." Hua Yunfei nodded frankly.
"Very well. I would like to see how long you can keep talking tough!"
"Now that the Sect Protecting Grand Array has been broken, the Kaoshan Sect's great momentum is gone. There is no need for everyone to keep hiding. Come out!"
Ghost Nether Son waved his hand and took out a bag. The moment he opened it, nearly a hundred figures appeared around them!
This was a Living Storage Artifact!
It carried many powerful experts from Ghost Nether Mansion and elsewhere!
"No wonder he dared to swagger into our sect alone!"
The elders narrowed their eyes and stared at the people who had appeared.
They knew many of these people.
Having dealt with Ghost Nether Mansion for so many years, they were familiar with nearly every elder-level figure.
There were also some they did not recognize.
For example, the two Gray-robed Elders standing beside Ghost Nether Son.
Their expressions were calm, yet their auras were powerful!
They were actually not much weaker than Ghost Nether Son!
There were also dozens of black-robed figures standing two or three meters tall. Their builds were enormous and their sense of oppression overwhelming. No one knew what sort of monsters were hidden beneath those black robes!
"Cack cack cack!"
"This Venerable One has finally come out. Is this the Kaoshan Sect? From now on, it will be the territory of the Blood Demon Clan!"
A piercing, eerie laugh came from beneath the largest Black Robed Person.
"Blood Demon Clan!"
True Lord Xiaxuan was startled. The Sect Master and the others had gone to wipe out the Blood Demon Clan, yet they could still spare men to deal with the Kaoshan Sect!
"Heh heh, they have finally come out. This old man's arms were getting sore from waiting!"
The many elders of Ghost Nether Mansion sneered, taking out their magic treasures and circulating their divine abilities, preparing to swallow the Kaoshan Sect whole.
The two Gray-robed Elders beside Ghost Nether Son remained expressionless and slowly retreated behind the crowd, showing no intention of joining in.
Ghost Nether Son said, "You two, this will end soon. When it does, the benefits will surely be divided equally between you."
"Make it quick."
The two Gray-robed Elders said nothing further. They simply stood in the air, closing their eyes to rest.
Everything around them seemed to have nothing to do with them.
Hua Yunfei took in this scene completely.
Although the situation was clearly unfavorable, the corners of his mouth slowly curled upward.
Not only him—True Lord Xiaxuan and every elder revealed smiles once more!
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