Chapter 964: Chapter 964: The Fourth Faction
Previously, on the way back to Lingxiu Village with the Vice Sect Leader of the Medical Immortal Sect, the Vice Sect Leader had given Liu Zixuan a brief introduction of the Venerable Ghost Nether before him.
In the words of the Vice Sect Leader, Venerable Ghost Nether could not satisfy his ambitions by practicing orthodox medical skills and thus scoured the world for many Ghost Doctor Skills.
The so-called Ghost Doctor Skills are mostly eerie and sinister, such as refining poisonous corpses and Gu corpses with living people, or devouring various poisons to become the most toxic thing in the world. In short, one could use the words "terrifying" and "disgusting" to describe such a person.
Speaking of which, when Liu Zixuan went to the martial arts tournament and won first place, even entering the Profound Sword Sect to obtain the Nether Fire Stone, it was all this Venerable Ghost Nether who fanned the flames behind the scenes.
Moreover, he also took away Liu Zixuan’s two Ghost Gate Needles, Profound Yin and Profound Yang.
Previously, when going to the Medical Immortal Sect, Venerable Ghost Nether and many elders, along with two Ghost Gate Needles, disappeared without a trace, but unexpectedly, he encountered them here.
Upon hearing Liu Zixuan mention his identity, Venerable Ghost Nether gave a sinister smile, "You’ve never met me, yet you already know of me. It seems the rumors of your meticulous nature, Liu Zixuan, aren’t entirely unfounded."
"The world says the Medical Immortal Sect is the most noble sect, with disciples spread everywhere for the sake of curing diseases and saving lives. Previously, I thought the Sect Leader of this Medical Immortal Sect was a gentle and refined person, but I didn’t expect him to be an old poisonous creature filled with sinister and evil aura!" Liu Zixuan sneered.
"Old poisonous creature..." Venerable Ghost Nether shook his head, "Though it’s not a pleasant term, it does indeed suit my demeanor."
Saying this, he suddenly shifted his tone, "Liu Zixuan, stop boasting with words. Since this venerable one has arrived in person, I advise you to surrender quickly!"
"What if I say no?" Liu Zixuan stepped forward, shielding Zhao Yi and Ye Lianyi behind him.
He knew that the opponent in front of him could not be underestimated. Judging by his aura and realm, he was on par with Liu Zixuan, and being proficient in Ghost Doctor Techniques, a mere gesture or breath could conjure countless poisons or Gu; at this moment, he must be cautious!
"I’m afraid today, the choice is not yours."
With a wave of his hand, Venerable Ghost Nether instantly changed the air around them, which suddenly filled with an irresistible exotic fragrance.
"Is this Western Border Fragrance?" Liu Zixuan frowned, then shook his head, "No, there’s other poison mixed in!"
"Quite knowledgeable, aren’t you?"
Venerable Ghost Nether smiled smugly, "Indeed, I’ve added three types of poisonous fragrances to the Western Border Fragrance. Each one is a top-tier poison that slowly torments a person to death. Since you’ve noticed, you should understand the potency of these fragrances. As long as people breathe, they’ll be poisoned. I had already started releasing the fragrance five minutes before you arrived."
The implication of Venerable Ghost Nether’s words was that Liu Zixuan and others had already been poisoned and would slowly be tormented to death as the poison took effect.
This Western Border Fragrance is extraordinarily fragrant, and after being poisoned, one first feels itchy all over, akin to a hundred claws scratching at one’s heart, compelling them to scratch themselves. Subsequently, the toxin seeps deeper into the meridians, causing excruciating pain.
The itch and pain are not a one-time occurrence, but happen repeatedly until the person is tormented to death.
If a person with the same realm as Liu Zixuan releases such poison, it’s likely that no one present would escape unscathed!
Thinking of this, Liu Zixuan suddenly looked towards Xiaoxiao in the distance.
"No need to look. That girl, after all, is the daughter of Sword Venerable Ling Xiao from the Profound Sword Sect. I’ve merely put her to sleep for a while." Venerable Ghost Nether laughed.
Hearing this, Liu Zixuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Venerable Ghost Nether still held some fear of the Profound Sword Sect.
And at present, he only needed to take care of Zhao Yi and Ye Lianyi.
"In consideration of you helping me obtain the Nether Fire Stone, I can give you a choice!"
Venerable Ghost Nether stepped forward, displaying a demeanor of absolute dominance, as if he could act as he pleased.
"A choice?" Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow.
"Exactly."
Venerable Ghost Nether nodded and said, "First, you become my subordinate, hand over Ye Lianyi to me. Once you agree, I can help detoxify the others. I will also invest in cultivating you into my most capable subordinate, allowing you to easily annihilate those people from the Celestial Dao Alliance if you find them displeasing!"
"Isn’t it true that someone said you had already joined the Celestial Dao Alliance?" Liu Zixuan asked suspiciously.
"A mere Celestial Dao Alliance, do you think this venerable one cares about them?"
Venerable Ghost Nether scoffed, "What this venerable one desires is not just the Star Sea Martial Realm, but the entire world of the Martial Realm. Those shortsighted people cannot compare to me!"
If Venerable Ghost Nether wasn’t lying, then a fourth force might emerge in the Star Sea.
The Celestial Dao Alliance, Dragon Spirit, Liu Zixuan, and Venerable Ghost Nether.
Seeing Liu Zixuan appear lost in thought, Venerable Ghost Nether laughed, "Follow me, and I’ll take you to a higher stage. Certainly not something as simple as the Star Sea Martial Realm, so what do you think? Are you tempted?"
"Did you just ask me to be your subordinate?"
"Indeed!"
"Then why do you also ask me to hand over Ripple to you?" Liu Zixuan asked, staring into the eyes of Venerable Ghost Nether.
"That’s none of your concern." A strange expression flashed across Venerable Ghost Nether’s face, and he immediately shouted coldly.
Liu Zixuan nodded, "Then what’s the second option?"
"I’ve already promised you the benefits, yet you’re not even a little tempted?" Venerable Ghost Nether’s expression changed dramatically. He initially thought Liu Zixuan would agree, but upon hearing this, he understood Liu Zixuan’s decision.
"Sorry, I’m only concerned about the people around me and have no interest in your grand ambitions whatsoever." Liu Zixuan shook his head, firmly gripping the Nameless Sword, ready for battle.
"Since you refuse to toast and insist on a forfeit, then this venerable one will tell you that the second choice is you and everything you have will be destroyed by me, and eventually Ye Lianyi will still be mine!"
As Venerable Ghost Nether’s voice fell, his entire aura surged up violently.
Suddenly, the posture of the First Heaven Emperor Realm was fully displayed, and the Skull Staff in his hand violently shook the ground, immediately releasing several strands of multicolored smoke from the skull, sweeping directly towards Liu Zixuan.
"Liu Zixuan, do you think refusing to be my subordinate will go according to your wishes? Once I defeat you, I’ll use your Innate Emperor Realm body to refine the strongest Gu corpse, and you’ll still be my subordinate, my dog!"
Arrogance!
Venerable Ghost Nether’s words were full of arrogance.
Liu Zixuan saw the multicolored smoke coming his way and immediately held his breath. Two Ghost Gate Needles appeared at his fingertips, directly sealing Zhao Yi and Ye Lianyi’s five senses. "Stay here and wait for me."
Zhao Yi agreed helplessly, but his heart was full of anger. In such a situation, he couldn’t help Liu Zixuan in the slightest...
