Chapter 949: Collecting the Corpses

Mi Sheng took a step forward. Stammering, she pleaded, "Fang-Young Master Fang... p-please spare us. My sect leader has no connection with the Spirit Blood Sect..."

Mi Sheng's kneeling senior brother quickly pulled on her sleeve. "Junior Sister, how dare you still stand up? Hurry up and kneel!"

At this point, survival was all that mattered, not their dignity!

This person was so powerful that he could suppress even Immortal Kings. All it would take was a word from him, and Wuchang Mountain would cease to exist!

Fang Chen smiled. "It's been quite a few years since we last met, hasn't it?"

Mi Sheng was momentarily stunned, realizing that Fang Chen had recognized her. She thought he had forgotten about those events from years ago.

Mi Sheng stammered, "It's been over 50 years...."

The crowd exchanged glances. They were confused how this person could possibly know someone from a third-tier empire, especially a nameless individual like this girl.

Could it be that they were old acquaintances?

Mi Sheng's senior brother froze in disbelief.

The Lord of Wuchang Mountain, who had reached the Enlightenment Realm, also looked astonished.

Xun Xiyin looked at Mi Sheng with a scrutinizing gaze. "Sword Leader Fang, do you recognize this woman?"

"We met when I was still at the Qi Refining Realm," replied Fang Chen, smiling. "The last time I saw her was in Grand Qian. It was just like today—the Spirit Blood Sect cultivators had sealed off the capital, intending to use it to instigate war between the Azure Cloud Empire and the Hidden Immortal Empire."

Fang Chen glanced at Mi Sheng and said, "You're quite unlucky to have been swept into the Spirt Blood Sect's schemes twice."

Mi Sheng bitterly smiled.

The crowd was shocked.

So this person has been fighting against the Spirit Blood Sect cultivators for over 50 years.

Fang Chen smiled faintly and said, "The fact that they knelt and begged to join the Spirit Blood Sect just now proves they aren't actually members of the Spirit Blood Sect."

The crowd let out sighs of relief, though they weren't entirely relaxed yet.

"Some of you are from second-tier empires, some from third-tier empires. Is it chaotic back in your homelands?"

"Yes..." many answered hesitantly.

"Once you return, put an end to the chaos. If any further trouble arises, you will undoubtedly be viewed as members of the Spirit Blood Sect. I will personally come for you. At that point, none of you will escape."

The crowd finally exhaled, each of them agreeing.

Xun Xiyin thought for a moment and agreed that this approach was better. These people were more useful alive than dead. As local powers, they would be far better at pacifying their own territories than the Killing Spiritual Division.

She turned to the members of the Lixiao royal family. "What about them?"

"I have a list here, given to me by Yu Qingzhi. It contains the identities of every Spirit Blood Sect member from the Yu Family," Fang Chen said, handing Xun Xiyin a jade slip. "I've just reviewed it. Most of them are here, but some are not. That will require another trip from you, Fourth Princess."

The Fourth Princess immediately glanced at the content in the jade slip, her gaze growing cold.

Members of the Lixiao royal family exchanged uncertain looks. Yu Qingzhi had provided the list? How could he possibly know the names of the Spirit Blood Sect cultivators?

Zhao Jiaolong cupped his fist, his expression grim. "Sword Leader... Fang, you just said that Brother Yu gave you this list? Could he be a cultivator of the Spirit Blood Sect?"

Fang Chen smiled. "If Yu Qingzhi hadn't revealed his identity, we wouldn't have been able to quickly learn about the news of the Lixiao Ancestor wanting to use the Blood Spirit Pill to ascend to an Immortal King.

"Speaking of which, I have quite a connection with him. He was involved in the Grand Qian incident, and later, during the dispute between the Immortal Qin Clan and the Langya Clan in the Central Continent Empire, he was also involved. This Radiant Sun Spirit Lord is no stranger to busy affairs."

The crowd exchanged strange glances. So, they had unintentionally participated in the funeral of a Spirit Blood Sect Spirit Lord?

At that moment, Empreor Lixiao chimed in, "Sword Leader Fang, among the Yu Family... are there any other members who are Spirit Blood Sect cultivators? Could you tell me all their names? I will personally deal with them."

Emperor Lixiao looked weary, his gaze dim.

Fang Chen nodded slightly and proceeded to list off a dozen names, all mid-to-high-ranking members of the Yu family.

None of them were weaker than the Middle Three Realms, and all were Spirit Lords of the Spirit Blood Sect.

Once their names were revealed, these individuals immediately tried to flee the hall, but Emperor Lixiao blocked their path. He didn't ask too many questions. He simply struck them down with a single palm, killing them on the spot.

But when Fang Chen mentioned the last name, Emperor Lixiao froze. The crowd was also stunned.

The last person on the list was the Supreme Emperor of Lixiao—the emperor's father and Yu Qingzhi's grandfather.

The Supreme Emperor of Lixiao appeared quite calm. "You say this list was given to you by Qingzhi. How can you prove the authenticity of this list?"

Fang Chen smiled and replied, "Why do I need to prove it?"

The Supreme Emperor of Lixiao was momentarily taken aback, his expression darkening. Indeed, Fang Chen didn't need to prove anything. Given the current situation, even if the entire Lixiao royal family were to be purged, no one would dare to dispute it. The fact that the Lixiao Ancestor was a Spirit Blood Sect member was already undeniable. It wouldn't be long before this news spread.

"Fine, each person is responsible for their own actions. I am indeed one of the Spirit Lords of the Spirit Blood Sect. My son has been kept in the dark about this. He doesn't know anything. I hope you will make a fair decision and not implicate the innocent, Sword Leader Fang."

The Supreme Emperor of Lixiao sighed lightly, then turned to Emperor Lixiao. "After I die, you must cooperate with Sword Leader Fang to bring an end to the chaos within the empire. Lead our family down the right path. Do not follow in the footsteps of your ancestor... or mine."

"Father—"

Bang!

The Supreme Emperor of Lixiao suddenly slammed his palm onto his own forehead. The force of the blow was tremendous, shattering even his nascent soul and severing his life instantly.

The crowd couldn't help but admire him. The Supreme Emperor of Lixiao was decisive and ruthless. His earlier words and actions were all aimed at giving the Yu Family a way out, ensuring that they wouldn't face total destruction.

Many of the Yu family members looked confused. First, a Profound Immortal had died, and now, their next in command, an expert in the Dao Union Realm, had perished. The strength of the Yu Family seemed to have plummeted in an instant, as if they had regressed by several centuries.

At that moment, a figure hurried into the hall.

"Is Prince Gai Wu of the Heavenly King Zhen Manor here?"

Hong Sanxiang walked into the hall with a cold demeanor. But as soon as he saw the scene before him, he was astounded.

The crowd exchanged strange looks.

"The Heavenly King Zhen Manor's executioner has arrived..."

Just when they thought a conflict might arise, Hong Sanxiang respectfully cupped his fist toward Fang Chen. "Young Master Fang."

"You came at the right time," said Fang Chen. "Help collect Gai Wu's corpse. Tell Heavenly King Zhen not to grieve. Though Gai Wu is dead, at least he avenged Gai Hong."

Hong Sanxiang's heart skipped a beat.

Gai Wu is dead?

He quickly spotted Gai Wu's corpse, his expression blank.

After a few moments, he forced a smile. "Young Master Fang, what did you mean by that earlier?"

Fang Chen pointed to Qin Hucheng's body. "This is the corpse of Qin Hucheng. Gai Hong's death is also linked to Gai Wu. Now that both are dead, can we say Gai Hong has been avenged?"

Hong Sanxiang remained silent for a few moments. He then forced a smile and nodded. "I suppose vengeance has been taken. I will now take Gai Wu's body back to the manor."

Fang Chen added, "Take Yu Qingmei's corpse as well. If Heavenly King Zhen wishes to know the details of today's events, he can come and ask me anytime."

Yu Qingmei is dead too?

Hong Sanxiang was no longer shocked; he had grown exceedingly quiet. He cupped his fists toward Fang Chen and quickly left, carrying both corpses.

Meanwhile, the rest of the crowd absorbed the information that had just been revealed.

Gai Hong... was dead?

Their expressions grew even more peculiar. Not only had Lixiao suffered heavy losses, but it seemed the Heavenly King Zhen Manor had also incurred significant damage.