A large courtyard appeared before their eyes.

In the middle of the courtyard stood two thick wooden pillars, with two people tied to them, none other than Fan Zhidong and Fan Chang'an.

A dog's barking echoed in the courtyard.

Not far from the pillars, two wolf dogs were chained with large iron chains.

The wolf dogs continuously growled at Fan Zhidong and Fan Chang'an, their mouths wide open, drooling all over the place, just a step away from the two.

If not for the chains restraining them, they would likely have pounced and torn the men to shreds.

Apart from this, there was not a soul in the courtyard, everything emanating a sense of eeriness.

Ye Guichen did not continue forward, opting to watch silently instead.

It seemed the opponent was not only a master of arrays but likely also a witchcraft expert.

Using witchcraft in conjunction with arrays, one could easily create a world-like space, trapping and bewildering people.

Ye Guichen believed he wasn't afraid of poison, but some toxins were like air, colorless and odorless, harmless to the body, yet capable of influencing consciousness.

Accompanied by arrays, it inevitably would have some effect on Ye Guichen.

However, Ye Guichen was neither afraid nor worried about being led into a trap by the opponent.

Wu Yan and the others had just said they belonged to the Witch God Sect.

Ye Guichen had heard of this sect.

In truth, the Witch God Sect was essentially the Miaojiang Witch Clan.

The Witch Clan lineage was incredibly mysterious, viewed as sorcery by the world, and if exploited with ill-intent, could be incredibly harmful.

Decades ago, a village became a den of walking corpses because of a Gu insect.

The Daoist sects were enraged, stormed the Witch God Sect, and forced them into seclusion.

The Witch God Sect had been quiet ever since.

Yet, its sudden reappearance now forced Ye Guichen to be wary.

Actually, even Ma Xiaoling's corpse chasers were part of the Witch God Sect.

The Witch God Sect had three branches: Voodoo Technique, Gu Insect Skill, and Witch Corpse Technique.

The Voodoo Technique was akin to Li Fengxian's method of fight-poison-with-poison for saving lives, but the Witch God Sect's study was not for saving lives but as a weapon to harm others.

The Gu Insect Skill is self-explanatory.

The Witch Corpse Technique, of course, dealt with manipulating corpses.

Ma Xiaoling's corpse chasers employed this Witch Corpse Technique.

However, the Witch God Sect was far larger than imagined, and Ma Xiaoling's branch had evidently separated, forming its own faction.

In a short span, Ye Guichen had encountered Medicine King Valley, now the Witch God Sect.

He felt enveloped in an immense invisible web.

Seeing the scene in the courtyard, Luo Huasheng dared not act rashly.

Earlier, he had been trapped in an illusion, fighting endlessly with people who wouldn't die.

Now, he was too cautious to make a move.

"Captain Ye, these people are so strange, what should we do?" Luo Huasheng whispered.

Ye Guichen quietly replied, "Captain Luo, doesn't your Buddhist sect advocate boundless compassion and redemption? If so, then today, you can enlighten these people and guide them to redemption."

"These people?" Luo Huasheng was taken aback, full of confusion.

Ye Guichen didn't answer further but smiled, "Since we're all here, shouldn't we come out and meet?"

With that, he directly threw Wu Yan towards one of the wolf dogs.

The wolf dog, roaring, saw someone falling before it, turned, and bit Wu Yan's neck, killing him instantly.

Wu Yan didn't even manage a scream.

Yan Chou was scared stiff, shrieking loudly in terror.

The wolf dog devoured Wu Yan ravenously.

The scene was grotesquely horrifying.

Ye Guichen squinted, grabbing Yan Chou as well, "If you all still refuse to reveal yourselves, this one can also feed the dogs."

"Haha, what an arrogant boy!"

A maniacal laugh rang out.

"I heard from Yin Chanzi that a prodigy had emerged in Jinling, young and running a martial arts school, even becoming the Sect Leader of the Shennong Sect, opposing Medicine King Valley."

"I didn't believe it before, but seeing it today, it's truly well-deserved of fame!"

With those words, fog rose in the windless courtyard.

The mist appeared as an Immortal Realm and quickly dispersed with the breeze.

However, after the mist cleared, a dozen people appeared in the courtyard.

Ye Guichen and Luo Huasheng were suddenly surrounded.

About a dozen steps from Ye Guichen, between Fan Zhidong and Fan Chang'an, sat a gloomy-faced middle-aged man on a Taishi Chair.

The middle-aged man was accompanied by Yin Chanzi, his face full of malice, glaring at Ye Guichen.

Ye Guichen was slightly surprised upon seeing Yin Chanzi.

No wonder Yin Chanzi had vanished after being humiliated, turns out he had come to Quanzhou.

"Well, isn't this Yin Chanzi? We just saw each other a few days ago, such a coincidence—seems we're truly fated," Ye Guichen said with a laugh.

Yin Chanzi twitched, cursing, "Ye, you dare act presumptuous in Master Huang's presence, do you really think yourself invincible? Humph, since you've come knocking on our door, today is your death day."

"Master Huang?" Ye Guichen ignored Yin Chanzi's curse, turning to the middle-aged man.

The man did not shy away, "I sent Wu Yan and Yan Chou to test you, didn't expect you to easily break the outer illusion, haha, you certainly have some skills. Our Witch God Sect needs talent—we admire you greatly; if you're willing to pledge allegiance to me, following my lead, I'll let your grudges with Yin Chanzi pass."

"Master Huang, you..." Yin Chanzi panicked upon hearing, but was halted by Master Huang's hand, "Yin Chanzi, your Medicine King Valley has already sworn loyalty to our Witch God Sect, even your Valley Master must respectfully address me as Master Huang. It seems you have no place to interject here?"

Yin Chanzi's face twitched, but he dared not retort, hastily bowing, "Master Huang, Yin Chanzi apologizes for the disrespect, but this boy Ye has ruined your plans, destroyed our base, and captured Brother Hao and Shi Wan. Tonight's deal can't proceed; if we can't assemble everyone on time, you might have trouble explaining to the higher-ups?"

Master Huang glanced sidelong at Yin Chanzi, "Are you threatening me?"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare." Yin Chanzi shook with fear, quickly lowering his head.

"Hmph!" Master Huang snorted, ignoring Yin Chanzi, turning to Ye Guichen, "Brother Ye, do your doubts weigh heavily? Haha, just nod and agree to follow me, and I shall answer your questions."

Ye Guichen crossed his arms, "If I say I'll follow you, would you believe it?"

Master Huang laughed heartily, pointing to Fan Zhidong and Fan Chang'an, "Naturally, words alone mean nothing. If you personally kill these two, you'll be my brother, and naturally share the Path of Eternal Life. With Brother Ye's abilities, the future surely holds boundless promise!"

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