Attack! Leave no one alive!
It was a torn piece of clothing. On the black fabric, a powerful "Yuan" character was embroidered in gold thread, with a small "Hong" character next to it. This was the identity mark of Yuan Hong, the Elder of the Punishment Hall!
Upon seeing this piece of clothing, everyone from the Yuan Family Main Branch gasped in shock.
If Elder Yuan Hong had fought a bloody battle with the Black Demon Sect here and unfortunately perished, that would be understandable. But... what's with the Soul Chasing Incense? It was clearly a mark left intentionally, meant to guide the way!
The only explanation is...
"The traitor... it's Elder Yuan Hong!" A Main Vein Disciple muttered to himself, his eyes vacant, completely unable to accept this cruel reality.
The White-haired Elder was struck dumb, his body swaying violently, almost collapsing to the ground. Yuan Hong was one of his most trusted right-hand men, a symbol of the Lineage's rules and regulations, and a role model revered by all the younger generation! How could it be... how could it possibly be him!
Just as everyone's minds were in chaos, their beliefs were crumbling, and their morale was at rock bottom, a sudden change occurred!
"Hehehehe... Now that you've discovered me, there's no need to hide anymore!"
A sinister, piercing laugh came from all directions, as if countless vengeful ghosts were howling in my ears and drilling into my brain.
Immediately afterwards, the miasma above the Ghostly Swamp began to churn violently, like boiling water, and black figures emerged from the miasma like ghosts, completely surrounding Su Zhan and the Yuan Household family's forces.
Leading the group was the Black Demon Sect Cultivator who had fled in disarray in front of the Palace earlier. At this moment, he wore a smug and resentful expression, and standing beside him was an Old Man in Black Robe with a sinister face and fierce eyes.
When they saw the old man's face clearly, the White-haired Elder and all the main branch disciples felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their whole bodies turning ice-cold.
"Yuan... Yuan Hong! It really is you!" The White-haired Elder pointed at him, his voice hoarse, filled with endless pain and anger.
The Old Man in Black Robe was none other than Yuan Hong, the long-lost Elder of the Punishment Hall!
Yuan Hong tore off the last shred of pretense from his face, revealing a ferocious and twisted smile, "That's right, it's me. Old Man Bai, didn't expect that, did you? The person you trusted most is the executioner who personally sent you to your deaths!"
"Why?!" the White-haired Elder roared, his eyes bloodshot. This question was not only directed at him, but also at himself.
"Why?" Yuan Hong laughed wildly, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Because you old fogies, clinging to your so-called glory, should have been eliminated long ago! Only by joining the great Black Demon Sect and pursuing supreme power can you find the true path! Today, all of you will become nourishment for the 'Blood Soul Heaven Sacrifice Grand Formation,' and I will gain eternal life because of it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.
"Attack! Leave no one alive!"
In an instant, Devil Qi roared down from the sky, and countless vicious and cunning attacks, like a black rainstorm, bombarded the Yuan Household family members who were in a state of panic and completely unprepared from all directions!
A long-planned ambush has finally revealed its most ferocious fangs.
"Careful!"
The White-haired Elder was the first to react, letting out a furious roar as his Spirit Energy Spiritual Qi surged forth without reservation, attempting to erect a defensive barrier. However, his mental state was too severely damaged, and the enemy's long-planned and fierce attack caused his hastily assembled spiritual energy shield to shatter like glass in less than a breath under the impact of the Heavenly Demons energy.