"Heh heh..."
Seeing that Ghost Gate Sect disciple unleash their ultimate technique, the other Ghost Gate Sect disciples could not help but sneer mockingly.
The people they had dispatched this time were all quite strong. In particular, that Ghost Gate Sect disciple had reached the fifth level of the Ghost King Realm. Though the difference was only a single rank, his strength was enough to rival an ordinary peak third-level Ghost Emperor.
Under normal circumstances, even if they encountered a peak Ghost Emperor expert, they would fear nothing. But tonight was different. The Ghost Gate Sect's ancestor had entered seclusion, and the sect's higher-ups were personally standing guard near the mountain gate. Once their actions were noticed by the Ghost Gate Sect higher-ups, they would likely face a fate more perilous than promising.
Therefore, they had to end this battle quickly, kill Shen Xiu, and flee without a trace. They could not let anyone discover their whereabouts.
"Is that so?"
Hearing the words of those Ghost Gate Sect disciples, Shen Xiu could not help but sneer. His gaze then swept over them.
"Kid, what are you trying to do?"
Seeing the icy look in Shen Xiu's eyes, that Ghost Gate Sect disciple shuddered and asked in alarm.
"Does killing someone require a reason?"
Shen Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly, gripped his longsword, and slashed fiercely. A peerlessly sharp Sword Qi howled toward those Ghost Gate Sect disciples.
Seeing Shen Xiu suddenly attack, the Ghost Gate Sect disciples' expressions immediately changed.
"Run!"
"Escape!"
"Escape!"
At once, they swiftly activated all sorts of secret arts, preparing to flee.
Ssh! Ssh! Ssh!
Unfortunately for them, since Shen Xiu had decided to kill, how could he give these people an opportunity? Beneath Shen Xiu's fierce Sword Aura, the Ghost Gate Sect disciples spat