Douluo Continent: Ghost Rider, Heavenly Blade Burning Soul!

Chapter 74 Soul Search, One-on-One Challenge Against the Xi Shui Alliance

No sooner had Xuan Ziwen left than the Blood Demon appeared behind Qin Hao.

Qin Hao asked, "How's it going? Any progress?"

Blood Demon said calmly, "We captured five leaders of the Holy Spirit Cult branches."

"Very good." Qin Hao nodded in approval. Destroying five branches of the Holy Spirit Cult in just one day was quite efficient.

Qin Hao approached Vina, gave her some instructions, and then left the Sun and Moon Royal Academy with the Blood Demon.

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trial room.

Ten evil soul masters at the Soul Saint level or above were tied to pillars like dead pigs.

They were all in a daze, with blank stares, and in a very strange state.

Qin Hao asked, puzzled, "What's going on?"

Blood Demon explained, "Young Master, the Holy Spirit Cult members would rather die than confess. To prevent them from committing suicide, I'm temporarily using illusion techniques to confuse them."

Qin Hao coldly said, "Since they're so eager to die, then let them all die."

Qin Hao then used a poisoned stinger to kill them.

Then, necromancy was unleashed to imprison their souls, subjecting them to a thorough soul-searching spell.

At the same time, dozens of souls let out painful wails.

Using the Great Soul Search Technique without considering the consequences causes significant damage to the soul and is extremely painful.

Compared to a normal death, this kind of death is countless times more painful.

Soon after, these souls dissipated.

After reviewing the memories of the person in charge of the Holy Spirit Cult branch, Qin Hao obtained a very important piece of information.

The Eighth Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult, Nightmare Douluo, and the Third Elder, Nether Thunder Douluo, were spotted near the City of Slaughter last night.

Unfortunately, we still cannot ascertain their exact whereabouts.

Because the Holy Spirit Cult is very secretive, it is extremely secretive about its information.

Subordinates only know how to carry out tasks and have no way of obtaining information from other headquarters.

Upon receiving the message, Qin Hao used his communication soul tool to share it with Jing Hongchen.

Ming Lei Douluo is also a ninth-order Soul Master, and Jing Hongchen must have had many interactions with him, so he might be able to find out more clues.

Jing Hongchen's eyes flashed with rage when she saw the message Qin Hao sent.

He knew this Nether Thunder Douluo; he was the second-in-command of the Evening Water Alliance, and he was highly skilled in electromagnetic shielding technology, able to combine his martial soul with his soul tool.

If it were him, it wouldn't be surprising that he could detect the location of the soul tool.

Upon receiving the message, Jing Hongchen went to Xishui Alliance alone.

Several level-nine fixed-equipment soul-guided cannons were aimed at the main camp of the Xishui Alliance.

With the cannon barrel preheated, Jing Hongchen shouted at the Xi Shui Alliance, "Ming Lei, you beast! Hand over my granddaughter now, or I'll blow the entire Xi Shui Alliance to smithereens!"

Jing Hongchen's angry voice echoed throughout the entire Xishui Alliance underground city.

Locked onto by a level-nine soul-guided cannon, Nangong Wan, the leader of the Xishui Alliance, sensed something was wrong and immediately stepped forward to negotiate.

Nangong Wan angrily rebuked, "Red Dust Hall Master, what brings you to the Evening Water Alliance today? This is Mingdu, openly using a ninth-tier fixed-position soul-guided cannon—aren't you afraid of being punished by the royal family?"

"I don't care about any of that. If you don't hand over my granddaughter, I'll make you all pay with your lives."

Jing Hongchen no longer cared about anything else. If the Holy Spirit Sect dared to lay a hand on Meng Hongchen, then they had crossed a line.

They were willing to offend the royal family.

"Master Hongchen, I don't understand what you're saying at all. Our Xishui Alliance also doesn't know where your granddaughter is. If Master Hongchen needs to find someone, our Xishui Alliance can use all its resources to search for her for you."

Nangong Wan pretended not to know and prepared the work for the people of the Holy Spirit Cult behind her.

She knew Ming Lei's mission all too well.

The emergence of the Killing City first impacted the business of the Evening Water Alliance.

The Xishui Alliance engages in smuggling, providing the Holy Spirit Cult with a substantial source of income and lucrative profits.

Therefore, the most dissatisfied party among all departments of the Holy Spirit Cult with the Slaughter City is the Evening Water Alliance.

However, it's not a good thing that Jing Hongchen is getting so close to the people of the City of Slaughter.

At her and Ming Lei's strong recommendation, the Holy Spirit Cult planned to make an example of Jing Hongchen.

At the same time, it can also serve as a deterrent to the royal family, preventing them from getting too close to the City of Slaughter.

"My granddaughter has a tracking soul device on her. Do you think your Holy Spirit Cult can escape my watchful eye?"

Nangong Wan's expression was a little off.

Was Ming Lei's plan not thorough enough?

According to Ming Lei's methods, there is simply no detection technology that can detect it.

However, at this point, Nangong Wan had nothing left to pretend about.

"Hmph, Master of the Red Dust Hall, now that you know, you should think carefully about why we would lay a hand on your granddaughter."

"You need to understand that this wasn't my decision; it was a decision made by those above."

"This time it might be your granddaughter, next time it could be your grandson, and the time after that it could be your entire Hongchen family."

Nangong Wan was not afraid that Jing Hongchen would actually make a move.

Now that Meng Hongchen is in the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult, there is no need for further concern.

"Does your Holy Spirit Church really intend to be an enemy of our entire Mingde Church?"

After calming down a bit, Jing Hongchen really didn't dare to make a move.

The power of the ninth-tier fixed-mount soul-guided cannon is indeed very great.

However, if it were to actually be used, the location of his granddaughter would still be unclear, and if the Holy Spirit Sect were to become ruthless, his life or death would be unpredictable.

"Mingde Hall? Do you, the Hall Master of the Red Dust, have the ability to command the entire Mingde Hall? The reason why Mingde Hall has been so prosperous in the Sun Moon Empire is that it does not participate in third-party forces and does not get involved in politics."

"If His Majesty finds out what you, the leader of the Red Dust Hall, have done, I believe you will soon no longer be the leader of the Mingde Hall."

Nangong Wan treated Jing Hongchen's words as nothing.

The Holy Spirit Church's authority has already covered the entire government and the public; dealing with a Mingdetang with shady dealings would be a piece of cake.

A chill ran through my heart as I gazed into the mirror of worldly affairs.

He certainly did not have the ability to command Mingdetang.

Myungdeok-dang is an institution, but one that is loyal to the Imperial Family.

Moreover, the fact that the Holy Spirit Church dared to do this clearly indicates that it had already made ample preparations.

This is also why Crown Prince Xu Tianran has always been so wary of the Holy Spirit Cult.

They've gone too far!

Jing Hongchen never expected that this matter would elicit such a strong reaction from the Holy Spirit Cult.

"What do you want in return for releasing my granddaughter?"

Having no other choice, Jing Hongchen had to compromise with the Holy Spirit Cult.

If this confrontation continues, Jing Hongchen will definitely lose everything.

"Your granddaughter is doing well now, without any other problems. When she will be released depends on the attitude of the Red Dust Hall Master."

Nangong Wan wore a smug smile. Even the head of Mingde Hall had to beg her like a dog.

The taste of power is truly captivating.

Jing Hongchen softened her stance, saying, "Just tell me. As long as it doesn't violate my principles, I'll agree to anything I can."

Nangong Wan's eyes sharpened as she said, "Mingde Hall must sever all ties with the Crown Prince and the City of Slaughter!"

From the moment Xu Tianran tacitly approved of Jing Hongchen's behavior, he was already abandoned by the Holy Spirit Cult.

Without the support of Mingdetang and the Holy Spirit Church, he would soon die like a dog, given his own abilities.

"I……"

Jing Hongchen was extremely conflicted, as these conditions did not actually violate her principles.

But doing so would plunge the country into an even greater disaster.

"Nether Lightning!"

Seeing that Jing Hongchen had not responded for a long time, Nangong Wan clapped her hands and told Ming Lei to bring Meng Hongchen out.

At this moment, Meng Hongchen was also in a daze, with an empty look in her eyes.

It's obvious they're being controlled.

"Xiao Meng!"

Jing Hongchen shouted.

Seeing such a tragic scene, Jing Hongchen's heart melted.

The guidance program for the fixed-mount soul-guided cannon in my hand came to an abrupt halt.

Nangong Wan smiled slightly and continued to press, "What? Still want to consider it?"

Before Jing Hongchen could reply, the sky above Mingdu was suddenly shrouded in blood-red clouds.

A giant, bloody hand descended from the sky and snatched Meng Hongchen away.

(End of this chapter)