Chapter 416: Chu Feng: So It's Just a Gatekeeper Ghost
It was a figure completely shrouded in a black cloak.
He did not deliberately release his pressure, but the moment he appeared, the entire great hall filled with a sinister, eerie aura. The temperature in the hall instantly dropped by over ten degrees, giving people a feeling of falling into an ice cave.
The vast majority of cultivators present dared not face this figure directly. Their bodies instinctively shrank back, wanting to flee this place.
But they quickly discovered their legs felt as if filled with lead, unable to move even half a step.
Chu Feng looked up at the figure with a faint smile: "Since you intend to show us your true face, why remain hidden? Must I personally unveil it for you?"
"What an arrogant junior. I hope you won't regret seeing this old ancestor's true form!"
The black shadow spoke as he tore off his black cloak. What appeared before everyone was a terrifying existence with a ferocious face, completely enveloped in deathly aura.
"A ghost cultivator! This is a ghost cultivator!"
Someone in the crowd quickly recognized the cultivator's identity.
"So it's just a gatekeeper ghost."
The smile remained on Chu Feng's face, completely unfazed by the other's identity.
"But I am curious. Why did you create such a commotion? Even going so far as to kill your own disciples and descendants."
Hearing this, the cultivators present turned pale. None could imagine the Spirit Tomb Sect's turmoil was orchestrated by their own ancestor.
What exactly was this fellow trying to do?
Could he be using his disciples' souls to break through to the Great Sage Realm?
If so, wouldn't they all become this fellow's stepping stones?
At this thought, many began trembling. Some cultivators with weaker willpower even fainted from fright.
"Hmph!"
The ghost cultivator snorted coldly: "Merely a group of gatekeeper slaves. How dare they call themselves disciples of my Nine Nether Holy Land? Becoming nourishment for their master's soul recovery is their greatest honor!"
As he spoke, he deliberately paused, gazing at everyone present with burning, greedy eyes.
"Rest assured, you too will soon become nourishment for my master's soul revival. When my master regains the power of a Great Sage Soul, you will share in the credit. This old ancestor will remember you all. Jie jie jie..."
"So that's it. I knew something was missing from that Spirit-Guiding Great Sage Soul. Turns out he hid it here."
Chu Feng's tone was utterly calm, as if discussing a trivial matter.
This composure and indifference infuriated the ghost cultivator.
"Brat, facing death yet still daring to insult my master. Soon I'll make you taste the agony of being unable to live or die!"
As the ghost cultivator spoke, a formation flag instantly appeared in his hand. He shouted: "Nine Nether Soul-Returning Grand Formation, activate!"
As his words fell, a strange, emerald green light erupted throughout the great hall.
In an instant, this light enveloped the entire Spirit Tomb Sect.
The cultivators outside saw this extremely eerie formation and instinctively flew toward the exit.
But soon, everyone despaired as they discovered the formation had sealed all escape routes. No matter what techniques or treasures they used, they couldn't damage the formation in the slightest.
"It's over. All is lost!"
An elder from the Myriad Methods Sect felt the terrifying power within the formation and collapsed to the ground.
The cultivators from other major forces exchanged glances, wanting to fight to the death, only to discover their spiritual power was sealed within their bodies, leaving them no room to resist.
Seeing this scene, the ghost cultivator let out a sinister laugh.
"Jie jie jie... Save your strength. This is a Half Saint Rank formation. Unless a Great Sage personally intervenes, it's impossible to break.
Enjoy the pain of fear and despair. The more desperate and fearful you are, the more delicious your souls become."
"Dull. Utterly dull."
Chu Feng's unhurried tone once again interrupted the ghost cultivator.
It also drew everyone's gaze to him. But this time, their eyes held no reverence—only malice and resentment.
It was all because of this reckless fellow who brought them to this place of death.
"Brat, still defiant at death's door. Then let this old ancestor suppress you first."
The ghost cultivator had long found Chu Feng displeasing. Killing him now would serve the dual purpose of making an example and deepening the others' fear—a truly efficient outcome.
"You're not worthy of fighting me."
Chu Feng spoke while casually waving his hand. A bottle appeared before everyone, and he shouted: "Go, Blastoise."
As his words fell, the bottle opened, revealing a fiery red turtle-shaped figure in the great hall.
"Strange Fire!"
"This is a manifested Strange Fire—a Nirvana Realm existence!"
"..."
Hearing the crowd's discussions, Blastoise stretched its limbs. It had been in seclusion for manifestation these past days, finally succeeding several days ago and becoming a fire spirit comparable to Nirvana Realm.
Now it finally had a chance to test its strength. It turned to Chu Feng and said: "Master, do you want me to eliminate this old ghost?"
"Indeed. Remember not to damage the formation—I still need to find a little mouse."
Chu Feng said with a smile.
"No problem. Leave it to me."
Blastoise spoke as it pulled out a great hammer from its mouth. Swinging the hammer single-handedly, it smashed toward the ghost cultivator.
The ghost cultivator saw Blastoise as its natural nemesis. After all, fire represented extreme yang energy—the bane of specters like itself. Moreover, the hammer carried thunderous might, dealing double damage to it.
Most critically, the formation had no effect on this fire spirit.
Thus, an utterly absurd scene unfolded in the great hall.
A fire turtle wielding a great hammer chased the previously arrogant ghost cultivator.
Each time Blastoise's hammer struck, the ghost cultivator's yin energy and spectral form weakened.
Wherever turtle and ghost passed, chaos reigned.
This spectacle left all cultivators present dumbfounded.
"Master, this Fire Senior Brother is fearsomely ferocious!"
Shi Xuan watched the scene and murmured. Having cultivated at Miaomiao Mountain for years, he naturally recognized Blastoise.
Chu Feng smiled: "After all, Little Fire once faced a Great Sage directly. This scene is trivial for him."
As the saying goes: The speaker may be careless, but the listener takes heed.
The cultivators in the hall subconsciously gasped, their faces burning with discomfort. Their only consolation was not having cursed aloud earlier.
After several dozen exchanges, the ghost cultivator was barely breathing.
Blastoise raised its hammer and slowly approached: "It's time to end your sinful life."
As it spoke, the hammer crashed down.
That strike combined heavenly thunder and earthly fire. Before it landed, despair filled the ghost cultivator's eyes.
"No!!!"
BOOM!
With a tremendous explosion, the ghost cultivator instantly disintegrated.
After the blast subsided, the great hall fell deathly silent.
The cultivators from Boundary Establishing Mountain's sects stared at Blastoise's hammer, legs trembling uncontrollably.
Thud!
The Myriad Methods Sect's Sect Master and Supreme Elder were the first to kneel.
"Spare us, Senior! Our disciples were blind and offended you. We beg your magnanimity to spare us!"
This sudden turn left Blastoise bewildered. It glanced at these weaklings with confusion, then looked at Chu Feng and asked: "Master, shall I smash them all into meat paste?"
At these words, the Myriad Methods Sect cultivators instantly fell silent, not even daring to breathe.
Naturally, the Complete Truth Sword Sect's leadership was most delighted. They had deduced that Xiao Yi's new master was an extraordinary Great Sage—otherwise, how could he command such a terrifying Strange Fire?
Chu Feng didn't even glance at the Myriad Methods Sect cultivators, saying coolly: "Rise. I'm no demon lord. Those who offended me are dead. Just remember this lesson."
Hearing this, Blastoise wore a regretful expression, muttering: "What a pity."
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