Seeing the scene before them, everyone's bodies came to a halt, staring in horror at Elder Qi, unable to believe that what they saw was real.

This... what's going on?

These were two tribulation peak enshrinees; even if they were inferior, they shouldn't have been defeated so easily, right?

And judging by their condition, even if they're not dead, they're probably halfway to the underworld by now...

Hiss!

The crowd couldn't help but gasp coldly, even their legs began to tremble!

Terrified!

However, Elder Qi did not hesitate. After slaying the two enshrinees in his way, he surged toward them like a tiger descending a mountain.

One was a fierce tiger eager for battle, while the others were lambs already scared out of their wits, completely devoid of will to fight!

The outcome was a foregone conclusion!

In merely an instant of exchange, Elder Qi passed through them.

Thud!

Thud, thud!

The sound of heavy bodies falling to the ground echoed!

None survived!

To the deaths of these people, Elder Qi seemed oblivious. Without hesitating even for a moment, he was instantly behind Sima Zhan, placing a hand firmly on his shoulder!

It was at this moment that Bai Xiaofan withdrew the binding spell's effect, allowing Sima Zhan to stagger, steadying his body as he slowly turned around.

Upon seeing Elder Qi standing before him with a sinister smile, Sima Zhan was scared out of his wits, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

Especially when he saw the fourth and fifth enshrinees dead behind Elder Qi, along with other Sima family members' corpses; his legs went weak, about to kneel to the ground!

Darn it!

During the time he was immobilized, because of Bai Xiaofan's deliberate control, Sima Zhan was conscious, just unable to move or speak!

Clearly, he was running, but then inexplicably stood still. At that moment, Sima Zhan knew he might not make it through today.

However, upon witnessing this in person, even Sima Zhan could not endure it!

Yet, as if sensing Sima Zhan's urge to kneel, Elder Qi applied a bit of pressure on his shoulder, making him unable to even kneel!

"Qi... Master Qi, you can't... can't kill me, you can't kill me!"

Sima Zhan's once arrogant face turned submissive, even stuttering when he spoke, struggling to get a simple sentence out!

"Give me one reason not to kill you!"

Elder Qi smiled faintly, his voice icy as if it came from the underworld.

Seeing Elder Qi's cruel smile, Sima Zhan's mind raced, trying to find a reason compelling enough for the other party to spare him!

Being from a prestigious family himself, he knew in such dire straits threats were futile, unless he had a reason to sway the opponent!

"I... I know of a cave that holds an ancient scroll, detailing many ancient cultivation techniques, said to be left by ancient immortals!"

After a long contemplation, Sima Zhan had a sudden flash of inspiration and spoke to Elder Qi.

"Oh? With your cowardice, you know where an ancient scroll is? Then why haven't you gone to cultivate?"

Elder Qi raised his eyebrow, looking at Sima Zhan with an amused expression, like a cat toying with a caught mouse, in no rush to devour it, wanting to play before delivering the fatal blow!

"The entrance to the cave is sealed; I can't get in. My old man hasn't been managing family affairs partly because he's spent most of his time studying the cave's seal. Really, Master Qi, believe me, I'm not lying to you!"

Sima Zhan, sensing Elder Qi's intent, hurried to explain!

In just a few breaths, Sima Zhan's forehead was already drenched in sweat, as if soaked by a heavy rain!

Bear in mind, it's winter, and though winters in Nanjing aren't cold, sweating like this is exaggerated!

Terrified!

Sima Zhan could still stand only because Elder Qi held his shoulder!

A pungent, urine-like odor began emanating from Sima Zhan...

Neither Sima Zhan nor Elder Qi noticed that when Bai Xiaofan heard this, his eyes focused intensely!

If what Sima Zhan said is true, then that ancient scroll is something Bai Xiaofan is determined to obtain!

Whether it contained any cultivation or magical techniques was of no interest to Bai Xiaofan, but the ancient scroll itself was.

If it was potentially left by ancient immortals, then it might contain a method to get there.

Even though he no longer needed to enter the ancient immortal realm to search for the phantom god water, after healing Murong Yue, he discovered Murong Yue's primordial spirit seemed somewhat unstable!

Moreover, Bai Xiaofan wasn't completely satisfied with his own cultivation. Since the ancient immortal realm was even more mysterious than the celestial realm, there would be more opportunities for power enhancement.

If possible, Bai Xiaofan still wanted to visit the ancient immortal realm once.

Therefore, Sima Zhan couldn't die yet; at least not for the time being.

After hearing Sima Zhan's words, Elder Qi was slightly taken aback.

If Sima Zhan's words were true, he could see what the cave might hold. If acquiring the ancient scroll were possible, it would be a powerful asset for him after leaving here!

Of course, Sima Zhan still had to die, but he could live a little longer for now.

"Hmph, I'll spare your life for now. If you dare deceive me, I will ensure you can't live or die peacefully!"

Elder Qi glared at Sima Zhan, striking his neck with a chop.

Thud!

Sima Zhan toppled over, unconscious.

Even if Elder Qi could spare him for the moment, it didn't mean he'd let him stand here comfortably.

After all, behind him was a formidable foe, Bai Xiaofan.

Ever since Bai Xiaofan killed his third brother by using artistic conception against Bai Qingcheng, he never underestimated Bai Xiaofan again.

After knocking Sima Zhan out, Elder Qi turned around, fixing his gaze on Bai Xiaofan.

"Alright, now that the annoying fly is gone, it's time for us to settle our debts! First, you killed my third brother, then you manipulated events to have my second brother killed—truly shocking!"

As Elder Qi spoke, a chilling aura emanated from him, spreading around and enveloping Bai Xiaofan and the others completely.

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