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Chapter 2424 - 2444: Kill you, and the Phoenix Fire Spirit will be mine

Chapter 2424: Chapter 2444: Kill you, and the Phoenix Fire Spirit will be mine

"The Phoenix Fire Spirit is in the valley ahead. At that time, I hadn’t even fully approached when the bell began to ring, prompting me to immediately stop moving forward," Lin Chen said.

The group halted, and Ghost True Man instructed, "Meng Daoyou and I will intercept Master Floating Cloud and Liuyun. Jiang Wenyun, you approach from underground first, while Guo Cheng and the other two should move in from above to encircle the Phoenix Fire Spirit."

"If the Phoenix Fire Spirit attempts to escape underground, Jiang Wenyun, get as close as you can to it, and activate the Magical Treasure I gave you. Within its vast range, everything will be frozen into Profound Ice. With the Phoenix Fire Spirit sealed inside the ice, it won’t be able to flee for a short time. You just need to secure its location, then notify us."

Guo Cheng and the others nodded in agreement, ready to act, but Ghost True Man gave them a chilly glance and with a wave of his hand, four black medicinal pills flew toward each of the four people.

"To ensure you don’t get any funny ideas, I ask that each of you take one medicine pill. If you think of taking the Phoenix Fire Spirit and running away on your own, you’ll never make it back to the camp—your lives will be forfeit," he said.

Guo Cheng and his companions’ faces turned pale, realizing they were being forced to ingest poison.

Ghost True Man coldly added, "Don’t worry, once we get the Phoenix Fire Spirit, I will give you the antidote. If you refuse to take the pills, well, it implies you had your own plans to begin with..."

Ghost True Man didn’t finish his sentence, but the implication was crystal clear.

If you don’t take it, it means you have ulterior motives.

And if you have ulterior motives, there’s no need for you to remain alive!

Filled with bitterness, Guo Cheng and his companions knew they were in no position to resist.

With the Quasi-Saint Great Person lifting the ban, Ghost True Man could kill them on the spot without punishment. In death, their deaths would be in vain!

With no other choice, Guo Cheng and the others swallowed the poison pills.

Watching them ingest the pills, a look of satisfaction appeared in Ghost True Man’s eyes.

If they really could escape, wouldn’t these three just be perfect tools to use? It was a timely opportunity, given that his last disciple had also betrayed him and he had no one else to order around.

"Alright, we’ll stop them, and now it’s your move. Be quick about it, don’t let the Phoenix Fire Spirit get away!"

Ghost True Man didn’t specify what would happen if the Phoenix Fire Spirit did get away, but a chill went through the others nonetheless.

Ghost True Man was known for his ruthlessness in killing. They had swallowed his poison pills; if they let the Phoenix Fire Spirit escape, they might be deemed worthless and left to die.

Jiang Wenyun descended to the ground and cast Earth Escape, disappearing in an instant and moving through the earth towards the canyon ahead, while Guo Cheng and the other two waited a few breaths. Gauging that Jiang Wenyun should have approached from underneath by now, they charged toward the valley.

Master Floating Cloud and the others were nearby, not hurrying to make their move.

That was because Lin Chen had similarly submerged underground and approached from beneath. If they moved too hastily and frightened the Phoenix Fire Spirit away, none would gain any advantage.

Ghost True Man and the middle-aged man with the surname Meng turned around, the latter sneering, "Even if you catch up, it’s useless. You can’t hope to lay your hands on the Phoenix Fire Spirit!"

Master Floating Cloud replied calmly, "Killing you, the Phoenix Fire Spirit will sooner or later be mine!"

Ghost True Man sneered back, "One-on-one, maybe I’m not lesser than you, but in a two-on-two situation, you’re not necessarily at an advantage."

Master Floating Cloud’s gaze fell on the middle-aged man, "Fellow cultivator, are you sure you want to get involved in this matter?"

The middle-aged man smiled slightly, "With a chance at freedom at stake, of course, I must try for it. Besides, infighting is forbidden, and it’s been a long time since I’ve had a good fight; I’m itching for some action. Today seems like the perfect day to loosen up my joints."

Liuyun spoke up, "Allying with Ghost True Man, the outcome is uncertain. However, by joining us, victory will surely be ours. We are fewer in number than they are; doesn’t that increase our chances of being allowed to leave?"

Ghost True Man’s pupils suddenly constricted; Liuyun’s words were a bit too pointed.

Master Floating Cloud and Liuyun were senior and junior brothers, natural allies one could trust implicitly. Although Ghost True Man had recognized Meng Hui and had pulled him into his group, there was no such solidarity between them.

If Meng Hui chose freedom over loyalty, joining forces with Master Floating Cloud and the others, the likelihood of victory would dramatically increase—practically a guarantee.

Ghost True Man felt a surge of nervousness. After all, what’s an alliance worth in the face of freedom?

Would Meng Hui betray him?

Their strength was not inferior to each other; if Meng Hui switched sides, Ghost True Man would be powerless to stop him.

Faced with Liuyun’s proposal, Meng Hui smiled, "I am a man of many sins and dare not stand shoulder to shoulder with righteous cultivators like you. Moreover, I’m curious to see just how powerful the number one powerhouse of the Dragon Mountain Sect really is. Having encountered him today, how could I pass up the opportunity?"

Liuyun frowned slightly. Since persuasion had failed, it was time for battle.

They were all Superior Prime Daluo Immortals, top-tier powerhouses, each with a reputation to maintain. Invited once and declined, the only option was to fight—no one was afraid of a challenge after all.

Moreover, Fu Chenzi and Liuyun both understood that victory was not the key for them; their only crucial task was to totally engage those on the surface.

Master Floating Cloud’s eyes were cold, "If that’s how it is, then let’s give it a try."