In the empty courtyard, screams filled the air.

Young Master Wang, with his upper body bare and covered in blood, lay sprawled on the ground, every bone in his body crushed by Jiang Shi.

Jiang Shi stood nearby with a smile, waiting patiently.

Moments later, heavy footsteps echoed from behind.

Jiang Shi turned to look, his eyes glinting, as the towering, robust figure of Venerable Black Tortoise approached, holding a blood-soaked head in his right hand, the eyes wide open, unblinking in death.

It seemed as though he had twisted it right off the opponent’s neck.

It was Zhu Qingqing indeed.

Thud!

Upon arrival, he tossed Zhu Qingqing’s head forward, landing right before Young Master Wang.

"Saint Son, this wicked creature has been personally executed by me!"

Venerable Black Tortoise spoke in a deep tone, his eyelids slightly lowered.

Jiang Shi couldn’t help but shake his head lightly and said, "Your great act of righteousness in dealing with your kin, Venerable, is truly admirable. Shall we interrogate this fellow before us, or should I take charge?"

"It’s all up to you, Saint Son!"

Venerable Black Tortoise replied gravely.

"Alright."

Jiang Shi nodded with a smile, casting his gaze at Young Master Wang on the ground. Without a shred of courtesy, he reached out suddenly, grabbing hold, as his [Soul Devouring] talent activated again, seizing Young Master Wang’s face, beginning to absorb.

Ah!

A series of horrified screams rang out as a dark mist quickly enveloped Young Master Wang’s face. In a flash, a soul was forcibly torn from his body.

The recent events in this soul’s mind began to unfold in Jiang Shi’s vision, making him instantly aware of Young Master Wang’s identity.

"It’s the son of Wang Kai, Vice Alliance Leader of the [Thirty-Six Alliance]."

Jiang Shi murmured, "No wonder... his cultivation has reached the Blood Pill Realm!"

The Blood Pill Realm is incredibly rare; when he was in the Right Vein of the Golden Spirit Sect, only Yuan Fuhai reached such a realm.

Yet this young man before him, seemingly not much older, perhaps similar in age to him, had also reached the Blood Pill Realm.

Indeed, his status is not low.

"Wang Kai’s son!"

Venerable Black Tortoise squinted, his expression dark and ominous.

This grudge has now deepened!

His adopted daughter had been seduced by this man, committing an outrageous act, and Wang Kai must be behind it all.

"Exactly, and this guy is rather sinister, having practiced a bizarre evil technique. Any woman he lays with becomes utterly devoted, willing to do anything for him, even betray their parents. Venerable Black Tortoise, forgive my presumption, but your daughter likely suffered the same fate."

Jiang Shi responded.

Venerable Black Tortoise’s face was sullen, remaining silent.

"Not good, the memories in this fellow’s mind indicate he’s already informed the Undersea People and elite members of the Thirty-Six Alliance to ambush us deep within the woods. Our people might be in danger, let’s go quickly!"

Suddenly, Jiang Shi’s face changed slightly, as he captured another piece of information. With a stomp, he shot forward like a bolt of lightning.

Venerable Black Tortoise was also taken aback, hastily following.

...

Deep within the dense, intricate forest.

Numerous figures lay hidden here, each with notable auras.

There were Undersea People, and individuals from the Thirty-Six Alliance and the Seven Eastern Sea Races.

Especially the leading figure, who commanded awe and respect.

It seemed no matter where she stood, she evoked a profound sense of inferiority, with no one daring to lift their gaze before her.

Clad in a striking red robe, her stature was tall and face pale, with phoenix eyes and an icy, deep gaze filled with majesty, akin to a lofty queen or an ethereal immortal untouched by mortal dust.

It was the Undersea Saintess!

Her feet paced back and forth, a cold voice, "Was the message from Zhu Qingqing delivered successfully? Why hasn’t anyone come?"

"Maybe we need to wait a little longer."

A master from the Thirty-Six Alliance couldn’t help but respond.

"Wait a little longer?"

The Saintess’ voice was cold, "I believe something must have gone wrong."

"Gone wrong?"

The master from the Thirty-Six Alliance turned pale.

"Send someone out to check."

The Saintess said coldly.

"This... Alright, we will go immediately!"

The Thirty-Six Alliance master’s expression shifted, nodding forcefully.

Finally, he directly summoned all the masters from the Thirty-Six Alliance, rushing swiftly through the dense forest ahead.

...

...

In the distance.

Jiang Shi and Venerable Black Tortoise continued rushing towards the previous forest gathering site.

After about half an hour, they finally arrived at the place where they had gathered earlier.

Upon arrival, they heard deep rumbling from ahead, echoing thunderously with flying sand, rolling stones, and gale winds howling around.

Venerable Black Tortoise’s expression abruptly changed, "Something indeed went wrong!"

Swoosh!

His foot suddenly stomped, his speed accelerating wildly.

Jiang Shi’s face was vigilant as his [Insight] talent unfurled, sprinting forward while scrutinizing closely.

The others were currently of no concern to him.

He was now only worried about one person.

The Undersea Saintess from the Nirvana Realm!

Last time, he had to use considerable means to escape her clutches.

Now, not having yet broken through, encountering her again would not be any easier than last time.

"Do not get caught up in battle, retreat swiftly!"

Venerable Black Tortoise roared, his body rapidly enlarging, tearing his clothes apart as veins bulged, muscles twisted, resembling a peerless Demon God, hands striking down, and with a bang, shattering the skull of an Eastern Sea Race master.

Other [Demon Path Alliance] elites, seeing Venerable Black Tortoise appear, were instantly shaken, shouting angrily as their attacks grew fiercer.