Ye Tianchen hadn’t anticipated Xu Zigang’s strength, but Ye Tianchen had more than one way to handle it. Even though Xu Zigang schemed against him, Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected the powerful force of the Devouring Vortex to bind the Chaos Qi, putting him in a passive position for a moment. However, this was deliberately done by Ye Tianchen, who could wield not only the Chaos Qi but also the "Holy Heaven Prison" above his head, a power yet to be revealed.

As Ye Tianchen planned again, intending to wait for Xu Zigang to come closer, arrogant and careless, before unleashing the "Holy Heaven Prison" to disrupt his "Star Absorption Demon Skill" and defeat him, he hadn’t expected a hunched figure to appear. It seemed to be the old King of Killers from the Blood Killing Organization, but it was merely a wisp of his divine thought that utterly annihilated Xu Zigang, leaving people astounded by his formidable power!

"It seems the most cunning of all is still you!" Ye Tianchen coldly looked at the shadow and said.

"Ye Tianchen, you’ve slain so many young talents of our Blood Killing Organization, today it’s time for you to meet your end!" said the wisp of divine thought from the old King of Killers nonchalantly.

"Are you confident enough? Then let’s battle!" Ye Tianchen boldly declared.

"A battle? Ha, you hold yourself in high regard. I once battled Saints and survived, how much do you weigh? Daring to boast so shamelessly, utterly unaware of your limits!" The wisp of divine thought from the old King of Killers spoke disdainfully.

"Old fool, there’s no need for empty threats. You haven’t reached the realm of Saints yet, right? Even if you have, it doesn’t matter to me!" Ye Tianchen replied with equal disdain.

Clearly, the enmity between Ye Tianchen and the Blood Killing Organization was one of irreconcilable animosity. The Blood Killing Organization was exceedingly vicious, repeatedly attempting to assassinate Ye Tianchen, intending to put him to death. Yet Ye Tianchen feared neither heaven nor earth, cared not for the former glory of the Blood Killing Organization, nor its current prowess. Daring to provoke him meant death!

Considering the pitiful state of the Blood Killing Organization, after the old King of Killers awakened, sensing the impending chaos in this world’s laws, the entire Martial Arts World primed for upheaval, Earth inevitably exposed again to the Martial Arts World, destined to merge into this universe, that is why they decided to revive the Blood Killing Organization, secretly nurturing heroic talents for years, sending them to battle to reclaim territory for their organization and to first make a name on Earth. Little did they know, encountering Ye Tianchen, a killing star like him, led to a series of falls of their young warriors, none surviving to return, all unaware that Ye Tianchen could have already found and uprooted their stronghold from the Penglai Ancient Martial World, annihilating it entirely.

Back then, Xu Zigang and the vile old ghost engaged in battle with Ye Tianchen, although Ye Tianchen was at a disadvantage, he also shocked Xu Zigang and the vile old ghost profoundly. Ye Tianchen had not long since become a Martial Artist yet possessed such powerful force, truly surprising them. If given time for Ye Tianchen to grow, they wondered to what extent he could become formidable. Under such circumstances, Xu Zigang and the vile old ghost sought to eliminate the root, unexpectedly, Feng Qingyang appeared and saved Ye Tianchen’s life. Feng Qingyang was not one to kill indiscriminately, thus allowing Xu Zigang and the vile old ghost to escape!

After Xu Zigang and the vile old ghost left, they were inadvertently discovered by members of the Blood Killing Organization, perhaps seeing some potential, wanting to utilize them, they allowed Xu Zigang and the vile old ghost into the stronghold of the Blood Killing Organization, meeting the old King of Killers. At that time, the Blood Killing Organization had been devastated by Ye Tianchen to the point of having no talent left. In such a situation, the old King of Killers imparted the "Star Absorption Demon Skill" to Xu Zigang, instructing him to cultivate well, claiming he wanted to nurture him.

Ultimately it was Xu Zigang who met a tragic end, thinking the old King of Killers of the Blood Killing Organization had given him an incomplete version of the "Star Absorption Demon Skill," diligently cultivating without feeling any backlash during the process. Under such circumstances, Xu Zigang forcibly mastered the "Star Absorption Demon Skill," indeed appearing as entirely achieved through his own effort and strength!

After Xu Zigang mastered the "Star Absorption Demon Skill," the first person he intended to use as a blood sacrifice was the vile old ghost. This decision was after serious consideration, as only the vile old ghost was considered someone outside the Blood Killing Organization. If he used the "Star Absorption Demon Skill" to kill someone within the organization, it would surely anger the old King of Killers. With his cultivation realm, he dared not battle the old King of Killers, so he could only kill the vile old ghost, as no one would pay attention or pursue this matter!

"You’re the most oblivious person I’ve ever seen!" The wisp of divine thought from the old King of Killers coldly looked at Ye Tianchen and said.

"What if I know? What if I don’t? Do you think that knowing my limits means I would tremble in fear before you, waiting to die? Unfortunately, I, Ye Tianchen, am not that kind of person!" Ye Tianchen replied in an equally icy voice.

"Not that kind of person, huh? Let’s see if you still have a tough mouth once you become a corpse!" The wisp of divine thought from the old King of Killers suddenly emitted a formidable killing aura, seemingly ready to strike!

"Hold on!" Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and said.

"Any last words?" the old King of Killers’ wisp of Divine Thought asked disdainfully.

Ye Tianchen frowned, then glanced at Xu Zigang, whose body and spirit were completely obliterated, leaving not even a bone fragment behind. He couldn’t help but say, "From the beginning, you have been using Xu Zigang. He was able to succeed in cultivating the Star Absorption Demon Skill without feeling any backlash because you secretly manipulated everything, right?"

"You are also a man about to die, so I’ll tell you, you are correct. Everything was under my control. Xu Zigang indeed had some talent, but unfortunately, he was too arrogant, thinking he was smart. After obtaining the Star Absorption Demon Skill cultivation method from me, he thought of betraying our Blood Killing Organization. I silently followed him with a wisp of Divine Thought, secretly assisting him in successfully cultivating the Star Absorption Demon Skill without him noticing. He thought his talent was exceptionally high. I didn’t kill him immediately because I wanted him to help our Blood Killing Organization with matters. Killing him now is because you have something I want, and I don’t trust him to do it. I want to do it myself!" The old King of Killers’ wisp of Divine Thought said in a rather cold tone.

Ye Tianchen had indeed not speculated wrongly. Xu Zigang claimed not to feel any backlash when cultivating the "Star Absorption Demon Skill," only to find out it was because the old King of Killers followed him with a wisp of Divine Thought, secretly manipulating things. Otherwise, Xu Zigang might not only have failed in cultivating this "Star Absorption Demon Skill," but he would have long been killed by the backlash of this Demon Skill, obliterating both his body and spirit!

The greatest flaw of Demon Skills is that from the start of cultivation, the practitioner would face backlash. The deeper the cultivation, the stronger the backlash. If one cannot withstand this backlash, it inevitably leads to bodily and spiritual obliteration. The Demon Skill is indeed a cultivation art that gambles one’s life; generally, very few dare to try it lightly!

"So that’s how it is. You’re in a hurry to kill Xu Zigang because you’re coveting my Treasure Artifact, aren’t you?" Ye Tianchen asked, looking at the wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers.

"Congratulations on guessing correctly. To think you still have such a supreme treasure on you, even your Chaos Qi is enough for me to utilize!" The wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers said with some excitement.

"Old thing, you’re already at the end of your rope, about to pass away in seated meditation, yet you forcibly expel a wisp of Divine Thought and still think of killing me with it. Don’t you find yourself a bit too arrogant? If this wisp of Divine Thought is severed by me, I think it will also accelerate your own passing away process, won’t it?" Ye Tianchen said with a cold sneer.

"You insignificant ant, back when I waged battles in the Martial Arts World and fought against Saints, you weren’t even born yet. How dare you belittle me, the old King of Killers like this! I’ll turn you to dust!" The wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers of the Blood Killing Organization raged, and at once, murderous aura surged from within, striking towards Ye Tianchen.

Bang!

The wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers of the Blood Killing Organization made a move, with a powerful killing intent surging forth, directly striking Ye Tianchen. This made Ye Tianchen frown; the old King of Killers from the Blood Killing Organization could be said to be the strongest existence of the Blood Killing Organization on Earth. This old guy’s strength must be extremely terrifying, and even with just a wisp of Divine Thought, he had killed Xu Zigang cleanly. Plus, this old man said he once fought against a strongman at Saint Realm—Ye Tianchen definitely couldn’t look down on him!

Boom!

Ye Tianchen quickly activated the seal style, and a stream of Chaos Qi from the "Holy Heaven Prison" spread out, instantly blocking the surge of killing aura!

Buzz!

The killing aura of the wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers was blocked by the Chaos Qi. However, just as Ye Tianchen was thinking about the next step while holding back this wisp of Divine Thought with Chaos Qi, he suddenly felt his Divine Thought tighten, his whole body trembling slightly, and immediately stood still on the spot. His Divine Thought was already concentrated in his mind, and Ye Tianchen quickly conducted an inner vision, discovering that standing there within his Divine Thought was indeed the wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers. It was too bizarre, causing him great alarm!

"You..." Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but be stunned, his Divine Thought transformed into his own appearance, standing in his mind, while the wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers also entered Ye Tianchen’s mind, standing in opposition.

"Since its creation, the Blood Killing Organization has made the Martial Arts World tremble in fear. Its killing techniques are ruthless and numerous; thus, an ant like you could never comprehend them clearly?" The wisp of Divine Thought from the old King of Killers said disdainfully. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation votes or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)