32: It was just a casual remark; I'll be more careful in my next life.

However, amidst this bloody chaos, the leading Evil Cultivator reacted extremely quickly.

With a "bang," his body transformed into a thick black smoke, instantly dissolving from the spot.

In an instant, everyone else, except for the leading Evil Cultivator, was killed.

At that moment, an ethereal and venomous voice echoed continuously in the air, seeming to come from all directions.

"Kid, you are indeed very strong!"

"To be able to kill the Heart-Devouring Old Demon, and now to kill so many of our brothers, your talent is truly that of a Prodigy!"

"But how dare you provoke us!"

"Our Corpse Ghost Cult is not the same as those idiots from the Heart-Worshipping Cult!"

"If you provoke us, the Corpse Ghost Cult will absolutely not let you off. Just you wait!"

The voice was filled with menace and an air of superior judgment.

Chen Nian stood amidst a pile of shredded flesh, yet not a single drop of blood stained his face.

Listening to the harsh words echoing in the air, a hint of disdain curled up at the corner of his mouth.

He didn't even bother to lift his head, merely casually stretching out his hand toward a seemingly empty spot in the air beside him.

He spread his five fingers and abruptly clenched them.

Myriad Things Yuan Absorption Art!

An invisible and terrifying suction force instantly erupted.

The surrounding air began to violently distort, forming a visible vortex.

The black smoke that had just dissipated and was fleeing far away seemed to be grabbed by an invisible giant hand, letting out a horrified shriek as it was forcibly dragged back from the Void Realm against its will.

The black smoke twisted and deformed wildly, attempting to resist, but it was utterly futile.

Pulled by that overwhelmingly tyrannical suction force, he reformed into the shape of a man and flew straight toward Chen Nian's palm.

"Snap!"

Chen Nian grabbed his neck, hoisting him tightly in mid-air.

The man was greatly shocked.

He was completely stunned, his face etched with disbelief.

He clearly hadn't anticipated this turn of events.

This was his ultimate life-saving secret technique, the "Black Smoke Escape"—how could it be broken so easily?

"Th-this... this is the Myriad Things Yuan Absorption Art!"

He squeezed out a few dry words from his throat, his eyes filled with terror.

"You look so young, yet you've already mastered this Cultivation Technique?"

Chen Nian did not answer his question.

He merely gazed at him with those cold eyes, his smile cruel and chilling.

His tone was flat as he slowly said, "You won't let me off, right? Then I guess I should have a good time playing with you all."

Staring into Chen Nian's eyes, the leader's body began to tremble violently.

He saw no mockery in those eyes, only pure madness and killing intent that sought to crush everything.

All his arrogant bravado was instantly extinguished.

"N-no... that's not it!"

He pleaded repeatedly for mercy, his voice trembling uncontrollably due to fear.

"Sir, I was just speaking carelessly earlier. I truly didn't mean to oppose you!"

"Please, please let me go! I swear I won't dare to do this again!"

He was weeping and snotting, making a complete fool of himself, bearing no resemblance whatsoever to an Evil Cultivator leader.

Chen Nian looked at him, his smile unchanging.

"Oh, so it was just talk."

He nodded gently, his tone mild.

"Try to be more careful next time."

"Crack—!"

A crisp sound of bone snapping rang out.

The man's pleas for mercy abruptly stopped.

His neck was effortlessly snapped by Chen Nian, and his head flew directly off his body, separating head from torso.

His head, eyes wide and face full of terror, died with a lingering grievance.

Chen Nian casually tossed the corpse onto the ground, where it landed with a dull thud.

However, right at this moment.

"Buzz—!"

That massive black energy body suddenly began to react violently.

The entire space shook in response, and debris rained down.

Vast Ghostly Qi surged outward like a bursting flood.

The blood-red light on the surface of the energy body flared intensely, and the wails of the thousands of vengeful spirits inside suddenly rose several decibels, so sharp they nearly pierced the eardrums.

A terrifying aura was rapidly awakening.

It was at this exact moment that the cold System broadcast sounded in Chen Nian's mind.

[Detected powerful Ghostly Creature individual—Myriad Soul Blood Fiend]

[Special Mission triggered: Slay the Myriad Soul Blood Fiend]

[Mission Reward: 8000 points, receive Skill 'Blood Fiend Incarnation']