"Pfft!"
Just as Chen Zhen and Wuji exclaimed in surprise, Ye Luo plunged his five fingers into their chests with a "plop," and a terrifying force spread out instantly.
"Ah!"
With a hissing sound, and with their faces contorted and reddened, the wounds on their chests were visibly corroded at an alarming rate. In just a few breaths, large patches of flesh on their chests were forcibly eroded away, revealing the stark white bones, crimson flesh, and internal organs beneath.
Under the corrosive force, it was clear that even the bones exposed to the air changed color. The hardest bones in the human body seemed to melt, becoming viscous.
In an instant, the two Nine-Star Dou Di powerhouses were reduced to heavily injured bodies.
The two staggered backward, finally collapsing to the ground with a thud. In just a short time, their strength seemed to have been completely exhausted. While enduring the excruciating pain in their bodies with the help of their Dou Qi, they cast terrified glances at Ye Luotian, who was approaching them step by step.
By this point, even the most foolish among them should have realized that the other party had clearly harbored designs on them all along; however, they had been kept in the dark by the person before them from beginning to end.
"When... when exactly did you...?"
"Your cultivation level is not even at the Eight-Star Dou Di!"
The two stared at Ye Luotian in utter terror, their fear beyond words. They never imagined that the person they looked down upon most would hold their lives in his hands today, and that their pride and joy were utterly worthless in his eyes.
"Hehehe... So you finally figured it out? But unfortunately, it's too late... I successfully broke through to the Nine-Star Dou Di several years ago, but I waited for this moment, which is why I've been holding back all this time. I thought I could kill the three of you today, but I never expected that Jian Ming, that piece of trash, couldn't even withstand a single punch from Xiao Yan. He's truly useless."
Ye Luotian wore a mocking expression, making no attempt to conceal his disdain in his words. However, immediately afterward, several figures flew over from behind him, standing blankly behind Ye Luotian.
Only then did Chen Zhen and Wu Jitian look up and realize that the dozen or so people standing behind Ye Luotian were incredibly powerful. They were all Nine-Star Dou Di, and they even knew a little about their faces.
" Lin Nan, you're Blood Scale Hand Lin Nan? How did you end up in his team?!"
As Wu Jitian's gaze shifted, he suddenly noticed a familiar face in Ye Luotian's group. This Lin Nan was a Nine-Star Dou Di, whose strength was comparable to Wu Jitian's at his peak. The two had once been rivals and friends, often exchanging pleasantries. But now, Lin Nan was standing behind Ye Luotian like a servant, which greatly surprised Wu Jitian.
In response to Wu Jitian's questioning, Lin Nan lowered his head deeply. In the past, he and Wu Jitian had some friendship, but now the situation between them had become like this, a scene that no one would want to see.
"What's going on? What's wrong with you all! You are all renowned experts in the Western Region, how could you now willingly stand behind him!"
Seeing these people lower their heads, Wu Jitian was furious. How could a dignified Nine-Star Dou Di show such a humble appearance as a slave? This was truly unimaginable to him!
"Oh? Lin Nan, it seems you and Sect Master Wu are old acquaintances?"
Just then, Ye Luotian turned his gaze to Lin Nan in the crowd behind him, a smile on his face. However, this smile sent chills down one's spine.
Lin Nan made no move, hoping to avoid Ye Luotian's questioning.
"Hehe, it's fine if you don't want to talk about it. Now, I'm giving you a task..."
Ye Luotian grinned maliciously, his bloodthirsty eyes fixed on Lin Nan, and slowly said:
"Take away Wu Jitian's heart."
"Kindness!"
In an instant, Lin Nan's body trembled uncontrollably, and even his breathing suddenly stopped. His heart was struck by lightning. He never imagined that Ye Luotian would be so vicious as to make him remove Wu Jitian's heart. Such an act was worse than that of a beast!
"What, you intend to disobey my orders?"
Seeing that Lin Nan remained completely still, Ye Luotian's eyes narrowed instantly, a cold glint flashing deep within his pupils, and a trace of killing intent rapidly gathered.
One, two, three... until ten breaths later.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, Lin Nan, whose body was trembling, let out a scream and collapsed to the ground. The shrill scream was so loud it felt like eardrums would explode. His body was curled up uncontrollably, convulsing violently. Blood flowed from his seven orifices, and his breath rapidly decreased. In just a few moments, he completely lost his breath and became a corpse.
As for the Nine-Star Dou Di who witnessed everything from beginning to end, they had no intention of stepping forward on their behalf. Perhaps they had seen similar scenes before and dared not step forward in order to save their own lives.
Everyone present felt a deep fear of Ye Luotian.
This seemingly kind and amiable old man, no one knew just how terrifying he truly was.
"Would you like to give it a try too?"
Ye Luotian's actions just now were purely a warning to others. To him, losing a Nine-Star Dou Di was nothing. The important thing was that he now had more combat power. As long as he could better control these people, he wouldn't be afraid that they would dare to disobey him. Judging from the current situation, his actions just now had undoubtedly achieved great results.
"Damn it, Ye Luotian, you're ruthless, you'll definitely come to a bad end!"
Chen Zhen gritted his teeth and cursed with a look of resentment.
"Hmph, same to you. But compared to you, you are far too foolish, destined never to become the masters of this world. The rules of this world are the survival of the fittest. I am merely following the rules to become a strongman; this is the inevitable Great Dao!"
As Ye Luotian spoke, his expression grew increasingly crazed and ferocious.
"And you are nothing but pawns in the changing of the guard, not worth mentioning!"
The moment the words fell, two streaks of light shot out, piercing through the foreheads of the two men. At the same time, the Dou Qi that had just gathered within their bodies dissipated instantly.
"Hmph, trying to self-destruct in front of me? You're asking for death!"
He scoffed disdainfully, then his gaze shifted to the Dou Qi Ye Luotian inheritance that was now within reach. A greedy smile crept onto his lips, and he spoke again, his tone icy:
"Kill them all, leave no one alive."
Immediately, the dozen or so Nine-Star Dou Di behind him began to move again.
Earlier, while making his move, Ye Luotian also sent people to seal the stone door of the main hall. As a result, none of the forces present escaped. Now, with the combined attack of more than a dozen Nine-Star Dou Di, in just a short while, only Ye Luotian's men remained in the main hall.
Putting away his Dou Qi inheritance, Ye Luotian turned around, but his gaze fell on the corpses scattered on the ground.
So many corpses, and the lingering Spiritual Strength they possess, constitute a formidable force...
With a ferocious grin, Ye Luotian flicked his sleeve, and a strange suction force immediately spread outwards. Then, the remaining Soul Origin of the dead people in the hall was completely absorbed into his possession.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Xiao Yan also arrived at the other grand hall...