Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Above Black Wind Ridge, palm shadows and ghostly energy intertwined, and a murderous aura permeated the air.

Yi Shangtai was "struggling to hold on," with blood constantly trickling from the corner of his mouth.

He appeared to be at his last gasp, but in reality, his aura was steady and composed; he was merely putting on an act for others to see.

The Ghost King Sect's First Elder and Second Elder worked together seamlessly, their moves ruthless yet leaving room for maneuver.

This made the scene appear extremely dangerous without actually injuring him.

The corpses of wandering monks in the forest and the strong smell of blood added to the realism of the scene.

Suddenly, three powerful auras tore through space, swooping down with a sharp gust of wind.

"Li Wujiu is here!"

Yi Shangtan was overjoyed, but his face contorted with even more pain as he shouted at the newcomer:

"Lord of the city, save me!"

Li Wujiu's gaze swept over Yi Shangtan, who was "seriously injured" on the ground.

The gaze then fell upon the two elders of the Ghost King Sect, their faces icy cold:

"The Ghost King Sect has some nerve!"

"How dare you attack my city's Grand High Priest within the territory of Sin City? Are you tired of living?"

The Ghost King Sect's Grand Elder sized up Li Wujiu, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, but his words remained defiant:

"Hehehe, although City Lord Li is a terrestrial immortal, my second brother and I would still like to experience his skills!"

"Ha! Just the two of you at the peak of the Celestial Realm?"

Li Wujiu chuckled, and the pressure of a mid-stage Land Immortal instantly erupted.

"Today, I'll show you what happens when you mess with Sin City!"

Before he finished speaking, he casually raised his hand and slapped out a palm strike, seemingly without any effort.

But it carried the force of collapsing mountains and splitting rocks, rushing straight at the First Elder and the Second Elder.

The two men's expressions changed drastically, fully aware of the terror of terrestrial immortals.

Not daring to be careless in the slightest, they quickly joined forces to resist:

"Wild Ghosts Dance Wildly!"

"The Ghost Realm has descended!"

A dense aura of ghosts spread out, transforming into a gloomy ghost realm, where countless ghostly figures roared and charged towards the palm shadow.

With a flurry of palm strikes, carrying a murderous aura that devoured everything, the ghost realm was torn apart.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two muffled thuds sounded as if the First Elder and Second Elder had been struck by a heavy blow.

He was instantly sent flying, crashing to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough cough..."

The two struggled to their feet, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Li Wujiu, no longer daring to provoke him easily.

The Grand Elder acted decisively, crushing a jade slip and shouting into the void:

"Please, Ancestor, show yourself!"

hum-

A crack suddenly appeared in space, and a chilling voice emanated from it:

"Heh heh heh, Li Wujiu, what kind of skill is it to bully the weak? I'll show you!"

Li Wujiu's gaze sharpened as he looked at the crack.

A figure slowly emerged, shrouded in black robes, his ghostly aura almost tangible.

It was none other than the Ghost King Sect's patriarch—Gui Xuan.

"Your Ghost King Sect and my City of Sin have always kept to ourselves, why are you attacking my City of Sin today?"

"Hahaha! Let's keep to ourselves?"

Gui Xuan laughed hoarsely.

"The world is about to change, and the five regions will be united. This City of Sin is a vital place in Youzhou."

"I have come here today to bring this place into the territory of my Ghost King Sect!"

Li Wujiu's eyes narrowed, and he snorted coldly:

"Hmph! Wishful thinking!"

"We are both mid-stage terrestrial immortals. Taking over Sin City won't be that easy for you!"

"Oh?"

A hint of mockery flashed in Gui Xuan's eyes, and he suddenly released the pressure of his cultivation.

"Little fellow, take another look at my cultivation level!"

A terrifying aura swept out like a tsunami, far surpassing that of a mid-stage terrestrial immortal!

Li Wujiu's expression changed drastically:

"You...you've broken through to the late stage? No wonder you're so confident!"

"Now, do you think you still have a chance of winning?"

Gui Xuan slowly raised his hand, and a terrifying power began to gather, as if the surrounding air had frozen.

"Hand over control of Sin City and submit to me, and I may spare your life."

Li Wujiu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

He finally realized that it was all a trap, designed to lure him out of the city and kill him!

Could it be that Yi Shangtai betrayed him?

But... Yi Shangtai's injuries didn't seem fake?

"wishful thinking!"

Li Wujiu stopped thinking about it and shouted angrily.

"Even if I, Li Wujiu, die in battle, I will never surrender!"

Gui Xuan's eyes flashed with killing intent.

"Stubborn to the end!"

"In that case, I will personally send you on your way!"

"Hmph, let's see!"

"Sinful Palm - Mountain Shattering!"

Li Wujiu struck first, his immense power coalescing into a gigantic palm print.

With the force to split mountains and shatter rocks, it struck towards Gui Xuan.

Gui Xuan scoffed disdainfully:

"A trivial skill!"

"All demons vanished!"

He clasped his hands together, and countless ghostly figures surged from his body, converging into a pitch-black torrent.

Wherever it passed, vegetation withered, and rocks crumbled, instantly colliding with the palm print.

"boom!"

A deafening roar resounded, and the shockwave spread, causing the surrounding mountains to tremble.

Li Wujiu was so shocked that he staggered back dozens of steps, his blood and qi churning.

At that moment, he transmitted his voice to the second and third retainers beside him:

"You take the High Priest and leave first! Return to Sin City and have the city's commander activate the highest level of defense; hold the city at all costs!"

"Lord of the City..." A hint of hesitation flashed in the eyes of the Second Elder.

"Go!" Li Wujiu shouted sternly, "That's an order!"

"Yes, sir!"

Without further hesitation, the second and third offerings turned around to help Yi Shangqi, who was lying on the ground.

But just as they were about to turn around, Yi Shangtan, who was lying on the ground "severely injured," suddenly opened his eyes.

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he slammed his palms out, striking the two men hard in the back!

"Pfft! Pfft!"

The second and third worshippers were caught off guard and were instantly struck, spitting out blood and suffering severe injuries.

Staggering, she turned around, staring at Yi Shangtian with disbelief in her eyes:

"Great High Priest... why...?"

Yi Shangtan slowly stood up, his "injuries" instantly mostly healed, and he grinned maliciously:

"Hehehe, blame Li Wujiu! Who told you to follow the wrong person?"

"But you are also the High Priest of Sin City... We are family!" The Second Priest clutched his chest, his voice hoarse.

"From the moment Li Wujiu killed my son, I ceased to be that person!"

Yi Shangqi's eyes revealed his deep resentment and malice.

"Rest in peace. It won't be long before Li Wujiu goes down to join you!"

He turned to look at the First Elder and Second Elder of the Ghost King Sect:

"Give them a quick death!"

"Hehehe, happy to serve!"

The two exchanged a glance and simultaneously unleashed their full power. As their palms fell, the second and third elders instantly died.

This scene was witnessed by Li Wujiu, who was locked in combat with Gui Xuan.

He was both shocked and furious, his eyes filled with icy killing intent as he looked at Yi Shangqi.

"Yi Shangtai! You really betrayed me!"

"Hahaha! So what if I'm betrayed?"

Yi Shangtai looked up at the sky and laughed loudly.

"You killed my son, this is an irreconcilable hatred! Today is your death day!"

"Fine! If I don't die, I'll make you wish you were dead!" Li Wujiu's eyes were bloodshot.

In that split second of his distraction, Gui Xuan seized the opportunity.

An even more terrifying power gathered from both palms:

"The Ghost's Howl Shatters the Heavens!"

A sharp, ghostly howl rang out, seemingly capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart.

The sound waves transformed into countless black blades, tearing through space and surging towards Li Wujiu.

"Whoosh whoosh-"

Li Wujiu was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the sonic blade.

His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into several mountain peaks before he could barely regain his footing.

"puff!"

He clutched his chest and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if all the bones in his body had shattered, and the pain was unbearable.

The spiritual energy within his body also became chaotic, and he was unable to fully mobilize his cultivation level, which was at the mid-stage of a terrestrial immortal.

"Lord Li, how does it taste?"

Gui Xuan slowly landed in front of him, looking down at him with the air of a victor.

"Now, do you still think you can resist?"

Yi Shangtai also arrived with the First Elder and the Second Elder, standing behind Gui Xuan.

Looking at the disheveled Li Wujiu, a look of vengeful pleasure appeared on his face:

"Hahaha, Li Wujiu, you've finally met your match!"

"Blood, my child, do you see? Your father will avenge you soon!"

Li Wujiu raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, staring intently at Yi Shangqi:

"You traitor! Your son deserved to die because he tarnished the reputation of Sin City!"

"You colluded with foreign enemies, betrayed Sin City, betrayed me, and even harmed your colleagues. You truly deserve to die!"

"Enough with the nonsense!" Yi Shangtan's face darkened.

"Today is your death day!"

He looked at Gui Xuan: "Ancestor Gui Xuan, please make your move!"

Gui Xuan looked at Li Wujiu with a teasing expression, like a cat playing with a mouse:

"Li Wujiu, prepare to die!"

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