On the other side, Chen Ping led Hu Mazi along at great speed, relying on the clues they had gathered earlier and Hu Mazi’s understanding of some matters concerning the Evil Dao Hall, until they finally located the Evil Dao Hall branch.
It was a sinister building hidden deep in the mountains, surrounded by an eerie aura, as if countless wronged souls were lurking in the shadows, watching.
The trees around it were twisted and deformed, as though eroded by some malevolent force, exuding an indescribable strangeness.
“This is the place.” Chen Ping’s gaze was icy cold as he gripped the Dragon Slaying Sword tightly in his hand and said coldly.
Hu Mazi nodded, his eyes filled with both anticipation and tension as he said, “I hope we can smoothly find out the whereabouts of my clansmen’s souls this time.”
The two strode boldly towards the Evil Dao Hall branch and, just as they reached the entrance, were stopped by two guards.
“Halt! Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Evil Dao Hall branch!”
One of the guards, holding a long spear, bellowed fiercely.
Chen Ping wasted no words and directly circulated his spiritual energy, unleashing a powerful aura that came crashing towards them.
The two guards felt an immense pressure bearing down on them and involuntarily staggered backwards, their faces showing expressions of terror.
“Call out Xue Wuying!” Chen Ping shouted loudly, his voice resounding like a great bell, echoing through the valley.
In no time at all, the gates slowly opened and Xue Wuying strolled out leisurely with a group of his subordinates.
Upon seeing Chen Ping, a flicker of surprise passed through Xue Wuying’s eyes, followed by a cold laugh.
“Heh, I did not expect you to find your way here so quickly?” Xue Wuying mocked.
“You knew I was coming to find you?” Chen Ping was momentarily stunned.
“Of course I knew, and I also know that you have been investigating the whereabouts of the Hu clan’s souls all along.”
Xue Wuying smiled faintly.
“As expected of an elder of the Evil Dao Hall, you know so much. Since you are aware of everything, then speak plainly.”
Chen Ping looked coldly at Xue Wuying: “Tell me now the whereabouts of the Hu clan’s souls and, out of mercy, I might spare your life?”
“Hahaha…” Xue Wuying burst intoη laughter: “Since I dared to wait here for you, do you think I would fear you?”
At this moment, Hu Mazi’s face was full of rage as he pointed at Xue Wuying and said, “Xue Wuying, your Evil Dao Hall has committed countless evils by taking the souls of my Hu clan. Hand them over at once!”
Xue Wuying glanced disdainfully at Hu Mazi and said, “You? A mere remnant of the Hu family dares to shout in front of me. I think you must be tired of living!”
Chen Ping’s gaze sharpened as he said, “Xue Wuying, you had best confess honestly, otherwise today will be your last!”
Xue Wuying sneered: “You alone? Chen Ping, do you think that having some ability allows you to act arrogantly before me?
Do not assume that killing the Sixth Hall Master of the Divine Hall entitles you to be rampant in my presence. The Divine Hall cannot compare to our Evil Dao Hall at all.
Today, I will show you that on the turf of the Evil Dao Hall, you are nothing!”
With that, Xue Wuying swiftly formed hand seals with both hands, and beams of blood-red light emanated from his body.
His aura grew increasingly powerful, and the surrounding air seemed to be dyed blood red.
“Blood Fiend Frenzy!”
Xue Wuying roared, and a massive blood-red wave surged towards Chen Ping and Hu Mazi.
The blood-red wave emitted an evil aura, carrying tremendous power, as if it intended to devour all things in its path.
Chen Ping showed no fear. He circulated the immortal energy within his body and raised the Dragon Slaying Sword high.
“Slay!”
Chen Ping roared, and the Dragon Slaying Sword in his hand erupted with dazzling light.
A huge dragon-shaped sword shadow flew out from the Dragon Slaying Sword, charging towards the blood-red wave.
“Boom!”
A deafening explosion rang out as the dragon-shaped sword shadow collided with the blood-red wave.
The two powerful forces cancelled each other out, producing an ear-shattering noise. The ground around them cracked open, with fissures spreading like a spider’s web.
