Zhou Wentao and the other two felt relieved when they saw Zhang Yu arrive.
The five Mid Heavenly Immortal were taken aback upon hearing this. They scanned Zhang Yu with their Divine Sense and discovered that he was only at the Early Heavenly Immortal Cultivation. They immediately sneered with disdain, and their original vigilance dissipated by more than half.
As expected, the Soul Refining Sect's fortuitous opportunity could only create Early Heavenly Immortal realm.
What waves can an Early Heavenly Immortal, no matter how strong, possibly make?
"A mere Early Heavenly Immortal dares to be so presumptuous!"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master, with his fiery temper, flashed with murderous intent in his eyes, and his Mid Heavenly Immortal aura surged wildly.
He raised his hand and a crimson flying sword shot out, its light blazing like a scorching sun falling to earth, carrying a terrifying heat capable of incinerating everything, aimed straight at Zhang Yu's head!
His first move was a killing blow, intending to eliminate Zhang Yu, the "troublemaker," and give the Soul Refining Sect a bloody deterrent.
Let them realize completely—in the face of absolute power, any struggle is futile!
"Very well, kill this brat and let the Soul Refining Sect see the situation clearly."
The other four stood with their hands behind their backs, sneering, waiting to see Zhang Yu die on the spot and the Soul Refining Sect kneel down and beg for mercy.
They were confident and calm, as if they had already foreseen the outcome.
But Zhang Yu remained standing still, motionless.
Just as the crimson flying sword was about to strike—
"Buzz--!!"
The Dark-Gold Chains on his wrist trembled slightly, then suddenly transformed into a dark stream of light, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, striking first despite being behind, and fiercely lashing at the crimson flying sword!
"Clang--!!"
The clang of metal rang out, and sparks flew!
The crimson flying sword was actually whipped away by this whip, its blade groaning and its spiritual light dimming as it shot back, nearly injuring the Crimson Flame Sect Master himself!
"What?"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master's expression changed, and he quickly sheathed his sword, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
The other four also narrowed their eyes, their disdain vanishing instantly, replaced by a serious expression.
Soul Snatching Chain!
The natal weapon of the Founding Patriarch the Soul Refining Sect!
They had naturally heard of this notorious villain.
Back then, the Old Ancestor of the Soul Refining Sect used this very rope to carve out a bloody path in the Earth Province, establish his sect, and become a fearsome and intimidating force that terrified all who heard of him!
"The Soul Snatching Chain... So this is what your Soul Refining Sect relies on."
The Crimson Flame Sect Master steadied himself, a fleeting glint of apprehension in his eyes, which quickly transformed into deep disdain as he sneered:
"Do you really think you can contend with our Five Sect Alliance with just a Soul Snatching Chain?"
"This rope is indeed extraordinary, but it also depends on—who has it!"
"You're just a mere Early Heavenly Immortal; even if you wield the Soul Snatching Chain, how much power can you possibly unleash?"
What can they do to me?
"That's ridiculous."
Cold Soul Patriarch shook his head and sneered, his tone mocking:
"Back then, the Old Ancestor of the Soul Refining Sect established his Supreme reputation with this rope, relying on his own strength, not a celestial artifact."
Young man, don't think that just because you've obtained the Soul Snatching Chain, you can be like your sect's founder—overpowering all sides."
"Ignorant and arrogant."
"He's courting death."
"..."
The other three also shook their heads in mockery, their eyes full of disdain.
In their view, the reason why Zhang Yu and the Soul Refining Sect were so "arrogant" was simply because they relied on a Soul Snatching Chain.
Even the most powerful magical artifacts depend on their master.
Even if an Early Heavenly Immortal wields a deadly weapon, how much power can they actually unleash?
There's absolutely nothing to fear!
"Today, I will show you that if you lack strength, even the most powerful weapon is useless!"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master roared, holding nothing back, his body engulfed in boiling Crimson Flame, and simultaneously unleashed three of his Life-bound Immortal Artifact.
A sword, Seal, and Furnace transformed into three terrifying streams of light that scorched the heavens and boiled the seas, hurtling towards Zhang Yu from three directions!
This time, he wants to make Zhang Yu—
He died a gruesome death, his soul scattered to the winds!
But Zhang Yu remained calm, even... a mocking smile playing on his lips.
That's it?
He muttered to himself, his wrist flicking—
"Buzz--!!"
The Soul Snatching Chain suddenly taut, its surface crackling with dark gold Runes, unleashing a terrifying Killing Intent capable of destroying the heavens and earth and Slay Immortals and Demons!
The Exterminating Immortal Sword Intent —Possession!
"Laugh--!!"
The Soul Snatching Chain, like a dark red bloodline tearing through the sky, met the three streaks of blazing light!
Wherever it passed, space shattered and the Principle wailed, as if even this entire world was about to be utterly shattered by this single strike!
"What?"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master's pupils constricted sharply, and alarm bells rang wildly in his mind!
But the next moment--
"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"
Three soft sounds, like tearing silk, like shattering jade.
His three natal Life-bound Immortal Artifact, refined for a thousand years and possessing boundless power, crumbled like paper the moment they touched the Soul Snatching Chain, turning into countless points of light and vanishing without a trace!
"No--!!"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master roared madly, his eyes filled with unbelievable fear.
But the Soul Snatching Chain was already in front of him.
"Bang--!!"
She lashed him like a whip, striking his chest hard!
"Puff--!!"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master was sent flying backward like a ripped sack, his chest caved in, and blood gushed out.
His aura plummeted instantly, dropping from the Mid Heavenly Immortal Early Heavenly Immortal, and his foundation was completely destroyed, with no possibility of recovery!
"How... how can there be such terrifying Sword Intent?!"
The other four were completely stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief and horror.
Just a moment ago, Zhang Yu unleashed a terrifying Sword Intent capable of destroying the heavens and earth and Slay Immortals and Demons.
They felt a deep-seated despair, as if they were facing not an Early Heavenly Immortal, but an Ancient Demon God who wielded slaughter and reversed the cycle of reincarnation!
The fear in my heart spread wildly like a poisonous vine.
Zhang Yu ignored the four people, flicked his wrist, and the Soul Snatching Chain shone brightly. Its tip, like a venomous snake's tongue, pierced the Crimson Flame Sect Master's brow with lightning speed!
"No--!!!"
The Crimson Flame Sect Master roared madly, his eyes filled with despair, but he was powerless to resist.
He could only watch helplessly as a semi-transparent, distorted, illusory figure was forcibly pulled out of his body by the Soul Snatching Chain and dragged in front of Zhang Yu!
The Immortal Soul leaves the body, stealing and captivating!
"Hook, steal the soul... This is the signature technique of the Soul Refining Old Ancestor!"
Cold Soul Patriarch's voice trembled, his eyes filled with terror.
They had naturally heard of this infamous move.
Back then, the Soul Refining Old Ancestor used this divine skill to draw out the souls of countless Immortal, Soul Extraction and Refining, and his power shook all directions, making no one in the Earth Province dare to provoke him!
But what they didn't know was that this wasn't the Soul Refining Old Ancestor's ultimate technique, but rather a regular skill of the Soul Snatching Chain itself!
This rope is the Life-bound Divine Artifact of the Underworld Yin Deity White Impermanence, used to snatch souls and steal spirits; it is his innate power!
"Walk!
Hurry up!
Faced with the terrifying and suffocating Soul Snatching Chain, the remaining four were terrified, and any remaining hope in their hearts was completely extinguished.
They turned and fled, transforming into four streaks of light as they rushed madly out of the hall!
"Want to leave?"
Zhang Yu's cold voice rang out behind them. "Is the Soul Refining Sect a place you can come and go as you please?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Soul Snatching Chain split into four, and four streaks of cold green light shot out simultaneously.