Chapter 1131: Chapter 1131

"Gone? What do you mean?"

The Immortal Kings exchanged looks of confusion before gasping in shock. Realizing what the man was insinuating, they glared at Fang Chen with a mix of fury and dread.

Was this man trying to kill them all?

Xu Haitang nodded. He transformed into a streak of sword light and instantly pierced through the Immortal King of the Longevity Sect.

The Immortal King's face turned ashen as he glared at Xu Haitang.

Xu Haitang, however, paid him no attention and once again turned into a ray of sword light, charging at the next Immortal King.

The Immortal King of the Longevity Sect could not even utter a second word as his body slowly began to disintegrate.

The remaining Immortal Kings reacted swiftly and attacked Xu Haitang together. Only by doing so did they have even the slightest chance of surviving.

At that moment, the subordinates of both sides remained motionless in tacit agreement.

This battle was now beyond them.

"Capture that man too!" shouted an Immortal King.

Together with another Immortal King, they charged at Fang Chen in a joint attack.

If they could capture this unfamiliar figure, they might use him to threaten Xu Haitang.

However, they did not act rashly. They first tested the waters cautiously, lest they meet the same fate as Wang Chongsong by mistake.

Just as Xu Haitang was about to help, she saw the two Immortal Kings suddenly freeze as if struck by lightning, standing stiffly in place without moving.

The next moment, they disintegrated into ashes before vanishing from this world.

The remaining Immortal Kings were dumbfounded. From beginning to end, they hadn't even seen how Fang Chen made his move. They didn't understand how the two Immortal Kings had died.

The man had effortlessly slain two Immortal Kings! Such strength might even surpass Xu Haitang's!

A sense of despair seized the hearts of everyone present, and emotions unlike anything they had ever experienced before flooded their minds.

Having lost all hope of victory, the Immortal Kings began plotting an escape route. One of them found an opening, left the others to deal with Xu Haitang, and turned into a flash of lightning, fleeing into the distance.

"Shameless!" an Immortal King cursed in anger.

Before the others could react, the fleeing Immortal King suddenly plummeted from midair. During his fall, he turned to dust and vanished.

One Immortal King suddenly ceased attacking and pleaded for mercy outright. "Spare us! We're willing to join the Killing Spiritual Division!"

The rest, seeing this, also stopped fighting. Continuing would only lead to death, but begging might offer a sliver of hope.

"You lot think you're worthy of joining the Killing Spiritual Division?" Xu Haitang sneered coldly, clearly not intending to show mercy.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, spare their lives for now," Fang Chen said.

Just as Xu Haitang was about to continue her assault, her movements paused slightly. She glanced at Fang Chen for a moment before nodding and withdrawing her attack.

The Immortal Kings hurriedly offered their gratitude. "Thank you, fellow Daoist! Thank you!"

Fang Chen did a quick count. Ten Immortal Kings were left alive. Some had cultivation on par with Ouyang Xuanzhen, with somewhat shallow foundations.

Others had strength comparable to Gu Xi and Dragon Sovereign, existences with the potential to become Loose Immortals.

However, the foundation of Hongmo Star was far inferior to that of Tuxiong Star. They might not even be able to obtain a single immortal crystal.

If they wanted to become Loose Immortals, their odds of success were probably less than one percent.

"Do you know how to carry out the Soul Crossing Ritual?" asked Fang Chen.

Soul Crossing Ritual?

The Immortal Kings looked at each other in confusion. They'd heard of this technique before, but never seen it. Most believed it was a myth, something that didn't actually exist.

Yet now that Fang Chen had mentioned it, it was clear that this mythical ritual was actually real!

Yan Haoran and the others stood silently in the void, having yet to reveal themselves. They already guessed what Fang Chen intended to do.

"These Immortal Kings are most likely going to become our colleagues," Yan Haoran said with a faint smile.

A glint flashed in Nangong Yuanzhen's eyes. "If the lord continues to use such means to bring all the cultivators under his command, do you think... he might one day shake the foundations of the Spirit God Sect?"

Du Anxian and Qu Ge looked visibly solemn. This matter was deeply tied to their own futures.

The stronger Fang Chen became, the smoother their path would be.

"The foundations of the Spirit God Sect are not so easily shaken. Unless... the heir can recruit a stronger group of Loose Immortals, at least those above the third transformation," Yan Haoran murmured.

Nie Yunqian suddenly chuckled. "This is bound to happen. With the heir's means and his authority over the Underworld, shaking the foundations of the Spirit God Sect is hardly out of reach. Even those top sects across the Nine Mortal Realms will one day have to bow to him respectfully, not daring to show the slightest neglect."

Yan Haoran smiled. "If that day truly comes, we... will be founding heroes.

Du Anxian and Qu Ge exchanged a glance, visibly excited. At present, their position compared to the Spirit God Sect was like ants before a mountain, an enormous disparity.

But in the long run, by following Fang Chen, they could one day see limitless possibilities.

For a cultivator, such a future filled with infinite potential was already worth risking everything.

"Yunqian, the Yin Holy Sect seems to know much about the Underworld. When you have time, could you explain it to us?" Du Anxian asked with a smile.

"If you're free, you can come visit the Yin Holy Sect once this matter is settled. However, this time... I'll likely invite His Highness to visit in person. Some of the elders in the sect would like to speak with him personally," Nie Yunqian replied as she looked toward Fang Chen, who was now teaching the Immortal Kings how to carry out the Soul Crossing Ritual.

Xu Haitang's expression was solemn, while the cultivators from the Killing Spiritual Division nearby looked on with curiosity, secretly memorizing the technique.

"Alright, you may begin," Fang Chen said with a smile as he placed the Soul Guiding Lantern down and addressed the Immortal Kings.

The Immortal Kings exchanged glances, unease flickering in their hearts. However, in order to stay alive, they could only follow Fang Chen's instructions and begin practicing the technique.

Fang Chen looked toward Xu Haitang and the others and gave them a reminder. "You've just heard the method for entering the Underworld, but remember one thing: the Underworld is full of dangers. Once you begin the journey, you must act with caution and avoid offending others for no reason."

Everyone's heart tightened as they took note of the warning.

They couldn't help but grow curious, wondering what the legendary Underworld looked like.

Roughly half an hour later, the Immortal Kings who had entered began to return to the living realm one after another. When they looked at Fang Chen, their expressions were filled with deference, not daring to show the slightest hint of dissent.

"You may leave now," Fang Chen said with a wave of his hand. "Make sure to inform your sects, no more fighting. If anyone continues, I'll come after them personally."

The Immortal Kings bowed deeply, then turned and left.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, letting them go .... Are you sure they'll truly stop causing trouble? Some among them may very well be cultivators of the Spirit God Sect," Xu Haitang asked, frowning.

Despite saying that, she made no move to stop them.

"They won't work for the Spirit God Sect again. If you ever need their help, just send someone to let them know," Fang Chen replied with a smile.

Xu Haitang was somewhat stunned. She had no reason to doubt him, but couldn't understand how he managed to make this group of Immortal Kings so obedient.

What exactly did this have to do with the Soul Crossing Ritual?