249: Death of Luo Changtian

At this moment, the battlefield was split into two groups: the Zuoqiu Clan, the Jiang Family, Jiang Qinqin, and others were fighting against Yuan Anping's Ghost Generals and Ghost Beasts.

Meanwhile, Xu Sanyan, Fang Qingge, Net Intent, the Luo family siblings, Qi Liang, Tu Wanshan, Huan Xier, and Mo Qianqian were all Siege Yuan Anping.

Net Intent had sustained serious injuries and was temporarily unable to fight, so he hid behind them, silently healing, while the others launched simultaneous attacks from all angles.

Qi Liang gazed at his blade, his eyes filled with sorrow, then suddenly pointed his sword skyward, drawing forth a serene, ethereal breeze that lingered around the sword, refusing to dissipate.

The Luo family siblings exchanged glances and nodded simultaneously. With a flick of their wrists, their longswords shot straight into the sky. The two blades spun continuously in mid-air, and two streaks of light began to fuse, crashing down on Yuan Anping like a meteor.

At the same time, Tu Wanshan and Huan Xier also employed their respective techniques, attacking together. Their various attacks manifested in a myriad of dazzling lights, exceptionally brilliant.

Mo Qianqian pursed her lips, her eyes filled with hatred, staring intently at Yuan Anping. This was the man who had changed her life; how could she not hate him? She brought her two fingers together and pointed them sharply at him.

"Punish!"

She had originally intended to use the 'Burial' Character Art, but she had not fully recovered from the injuries inflicted by Xu Sanyan last time. Though willing, she was powerless, so she could only settle for the 'Punish' Character Art.

Facing the attacks that simultaneously assailed him from all directions, Yuan Anping remained fearless. The Ghost Qi swirling around him suddenly expanded, and the Ghost Beast's body seemed to grow even darker, steadfastly shielding him.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Continuous loud bangs erupted on the Ghost Beast's body, and the dark Ghost Qi was blasted away, leaving large and small deep pits on the Ghost Beast's form.

The overflowing Ghost Qi blotted out the sky, enveloping Yuan Anping and the Ghost Beast, obscuring everyone's vision.

Even Mo Qianqian's 'Punish' Character Art was blocked by the Ghost Beast.

Fang Qingge and the others wore solemn expressions. They knew that attacks of this magnitude were far from fatal to Yuan Anping; they only hoped to inflict some injuries on him.

As the Ghost Qi dissipated, the Ghost Beast's figure was the first to reappear.

The deep pits blasted into its body were being refilled by Ghost Qi, and in just a moment, it had largely recovered, though the swirling Ghost Qi seemed to have thinned slightly.

Looking at Yuan Anping, who was protected beneath the Ghost Beast, he was completely unharmed, not even a single strand of hair on his head was out of place.

Xu Sanyan narrowed his eyes, a deep solemnity appearing in their depths. This person truly could not be underestimated.

He mused that even he, if subjected to repeated attacks from these people, would not be able to emerge completely unscathed.

"Is that all?" A smile even appeared at the corner of Yuan Anping's mouth, then he gently shook his head, seemingly a little disappointed.

"Since you're done, then it's time for you to experience my methods!"

Without any discernible movement from him, the horned Ghost Beast behind him suddenly roared skyward, its grotesque mouth opening, yet no sound emerged.

Yuan Anping's gaze was fixed on everyone, his expression indifferent.

Xu Sanyan's face instantly changed drastically, and he shouted, "Be careful! Is it a Divine Soul technique?!"

After his Breakthrough to the Soul Refinement Realm, besides an increase in lifespan, the biggest change was in his perception. Previously, when he perceived external changes, he could only sense superficial changes through his eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and touch.

But now it was different; he could use his Divine Soul to perceive things beyond the five senses—things that were invisible to the naked eye and untouchable, yet truly existed.

Divine Soul power!

Just that instant, he clearly felt the sound waves emanating from the Ghost Beast's mouth.

This sensation was very similar to the Lu Family Refining Spirit Strength he cultivated, which was why he was able to discover it and warn them immediately.

Upon hearing Xu Sanyan's voice, everyone's hearts immediately tightened.

A momentary hesitation appeared on Fang Qingge's face, then he seemed to make a decision, pulling out a jade pendant with a bitter smile and shaking his head.

"This time, I've suffered a great loss."

Clearly, this jade pendant was of extraordinary value, but Fang Qingge still sacrificed it. In his view, treasures were ultimately external possessions, far less important than life itself.

Fang Qingge's throat moved, and a mouthful of vital blood sprayed onto the jade pendant. The jade pendant, like a living thing, slowly absorbed the vital blood.

In an instant, a dazzling light burst forth, sweeping over everyone in the field and colliding fiercely with the sound waves emitted by the Ghost Beast.

All of this happened in a flash. The jade pendant's light and the sound waves mutually dissolved, as if nothing had happened, but everyone felt as if a huge stone had been lifted from their hearts, secretly sighing in relief.

"Crack—"

A crisp sound emanated from the jade pendant, inconspicuous in the noisy battlefield, but Xu Sanyan still heard it clearly. His gaze swept over it, only to see layers of cracks appearing on the jade pendant's surface.

Although it hadn't completely shattered, its value was greatly diminished.

No wonder Fang Qingge said he suffered a great loss. Such treasures with Divine Soul protective effects were extremely rare. Even with Xu Sanyan's noble status as a Demon Sect Saint, he had never seen one.

Moreover, this jade pendant could not only protect himself but also protect others, making its value even higher.

Fang Qingge's face was also very grim. This jade pendant consumed his own vital blood every time it was used, a high price. He would never use it lightly; this time, he was truly forced to.

Yuan Anping narrowed his eyes, looking extremely surprised. He hadn't expected these people to have so many treasures, enough to block his secret technique.

This kind of large-scale Divine Soul secret technique placed an enormous burden on one's own Divine Soul; even he would find it difficult to use a second time.

But Yuan Anping didn't care. Since the Divine Soul technique had no effect, he would personally crush them one by one!

In a flash, Yuan Anping's figure vanished from his original spot, reappearing directly in front of Luo Changtian.

Luo Changtian's face changed drastically. He hadn't even seen when this person appeared!

"Brother, be careful!"

Luo Qingwei shouted anxiously, waving her hand and throwing a streak of light directly at Yuan Anping, while simultaneously moving her body and quickly retreating.

"Bang!"

"Ah!"

First, there was a tearing muffled sound, followed by Luo Changtian's shrill scream.

Not far away, Fang Qingge's pupils constricted violently, and he roared, "Brother Luo!"

"Brother!!"

Looking at the scene before her, Luo Qingwei's face was filled with disbelief.

Xu Sanyan's heart was also filled with shock, watching the figure wreathed in Ghost Qi standing in front of Luo Changtian, his right hand plunged directly into his chest.

Long, slender fingers protruded from the chest, clutching a crimson object—that was...

A heart!

One strike!

With just one move, Luo Changtian died, his heart ripped out alive. Scarlet blood dripped down Yuan Anping's fingers.

"Bang!"

With a slight squeeze, the still-steaming heart in his hand turned into a sky full of minced flesh, floating in mid-air.

"Gasp... gasp..."

Luo Changtian's face showed despair. He looked down at the large hole in his chest, his eyes gradually becoming empty, and then his body lost support and rapidly fell.

Luo Changtian didn't even have time to say a last word before he completely died.

"Brother!"

Luo Qingwei's mind went blank. She hadn't even fully come to her senses, and she refused to believe that her own brother had died like this.

Xu Sanyan no longer dared to hold back. This person's strength was far greater than he had imagined!