Chen Hao recognized the elderly lady at once!
âAs enemies, we really canât avoid each other huh!â
Chen Hao alighted his car and stared at the elderly lady before him calmly.
âThe babies were attacked by the Soul Devouring Technique. Is it you whoâve done it?â asked Chen Hao while staring at her icily.
âDo you think youâre the only one who knows the Soul Devouring Technique? Unfortunately, youâve gone out of hiding way too early. Otherwise, I would have been able to take in vital energy and blood from more babies, and I could have achieved greater heights in my skill!â
The elderly lady had finished burning the joss paper, and she got to her feet slowly.
Her eyes were glued to Chen Hao icily!
âChen Hao, youâre very impressive. I have underestimated you back then! I was too careless, and because of that, you had the chance to slaughter many disciples of our Saint Sect! I will not let you escape by all means today! If youâre smart, youâll follow me back to meet the Master now!â
The elderly lady was none other than the founder of Saint Sect, Tie Hong. Chen Haoâs skills were still locked inside his body previously, and Tie Hong had taken advantage of it, killing Tie Cheng.
At that time, all Chen Hao cared for was running for his life. He had no chance to look for Tie Hong and seek revenge for his buddy, Tie Cheng!
Moreover, it appeared that Tie Hong and Yun Qing knew each other. Back then, Tie Hong was brought away by Yun Qing.
âThe Master? Is it Yun Qing?â asked Chen Hao in shock.
âYouâre right. Among the three religions and the nine sects, the three religions have already been taken over by the Master. The disciples of the three religions are all over the world. Chen Hao, no matter where you go, you will never be able to escape the Master!â said Tie Hong with a sneer.
âIt seems like my guess is spot-on. Someone has been avoiding public appearance after having done such a brutal deed to the babies. I already had a feeling that someone was trying to lure me out!â
âI see that youâve become Yun Qingâs slave. I suppose she was the one who taught you the Soul Devouring Technique.â
Yun Qing, the lady in white and the God originated from the same place. Other than God, Yun Qing had probably mastered the Soul Devouring Technique too!
âYou always think that youâre so smart. Indeed, the Master taught me that skill. Not only did she pass on the skill to me, but she also passed it to your buddy too!â
Tie Hong put on an icy smirk.
âTie Cheng, whatâre you waiting for? Bring them out!â exclaimed Tie Hong.
Tie Cheng?
Chen Haoâs heart could not help but skip a beat!
He looked in the direction of the forest and noticed a figure bringing a group of people out of the forest.
That figure was none other than Tie Cheng!
However, his facial expression looked very bizarre to Chen Hao.
His entire body was exuding a murderous air.
What was going on?
As for the group of people who were being detained by him, they were none other than Tongxinâs family membersâSu Guoqiang, Wang Huimin and Tang Ran.
âTie Hong! My skills were locked in my body that day at the villa. Do you really think Iâm afraid of you?â
With a holler, Chen Hao lunged at Tie Hong.
Tie Hong remained her composure. Out of the blue, her body transformed into a blurry state and vanished into thin air right away!
As for Chen Hao, it seemed like his entire body was frozen.
His body was immobilized.
A very powerful force was taking hold of him. He had witnessed Tie Hongâs skills before. Back then, she was not as strong as she was now!
âDie, Chen Hao! Killing the disciples of the Saint Sect is an unforgivable sin!â howled Tie Hong.
Following a distortion in space, she appeared in front of Chen Hao and hit him with her palm!
Chen Haoâs chest was hit.
Bang! Crack! Smash!
Her attack caused Chen Hao to fly across the air. Under the huge impact, trees and plants surrounding him were broken and snapped.
Chen Haoâs body was no longer the same as one of an ordinary person. He had also utilized the Inner Energy in his body, and he knew Tie Hongâs capability well. Nonetheless, he was still taken aback by Tie Hongâs vast improvement within such a short period of time.
At first, the strength of her Inner Energy was weaker than his. But now, she was much stronger than him. Also, the Inner Energy in her was very weird.
As soon as her palm hit Chen Hao, he immediately vomited blood. An excruciating pain which reached his bones followed when his back fell to the ground.
He felt as though the bones in his body had fallen apart!
However, he didnât have the luxury of time to ease the pain in him before Tie Hong took another lunge at him. One of her hands grabbed his throat tightly as though it was a giant steel clamp.
What Chen Hao saw was a wicked, distorted face!
âAlthough the Master instructed me to keep you alive, I canât do it. I have to seek revenge for the entire Saint Sect!â exclaimed Tie Hong viciously.
Chen Hao was stupefied deep down inside.
At this moment, seeing Tie Hong right in front of him made him feel that she was even more frightening.
Chen Hao was too weak to make any counterattack while she was strangling him.
He was as vulnerable as a little chick.
Something was not right. Something was definitely out of place. Her Inner Energy seemed strange, and it seemed like it was at the same level as that of Yun Qing. What had Yun Qing done to her?
âLet go of him!â the family members of the Su Family, who were being held captive, shouted anxiously.
They were deeply shaken.
Within a few rounds, Chen Haoâs entire body was already covered in blood.
âHumph, heâs just trash, and itâs unnecessary for me to kill him personally. Tie Cheng, isnât he your buddy? Hahaha, I will let you do the honor. Kill this arrogant guy. As for the Master, I will come up with an explanation!â shouted Tie Hong.
No matter how the members of the Su Family begged for her mercy, Tie Hong was unperturbed. On the contrary, she got even angrier.
Her words were treated as an order by the disciples of the Saint Sect.
Tie Cheng, who had been brought back from his death, was merely a dog to her now.
A very obedient and aggressive dog.
It was as though he was not her grandson at all!
Bang!
As soon as he heard her, Tie Chengâs eyes turned wickedly red right away, and he made his way to Chen Hao slowly.
He landed a strong punch on Chen Haoâs face. Chen Hao felt as though he had suddenly hit a glass door while he was running. He felt dizzy and his vision became blurry under the blow. Tie Chengâs Inner Energy had undergone some changes too. It was way too powerful!
âGood punch!â
Tie Hong let out a hearty laugh and the corner of her mouth revealed a disdainful smile. âChen Hao, what do you think? Tie Cheng and you have always treated each other as brothers. How do you feel now? Also, the current Tie Cheng has more than enough skills to take your life!â
Tie Hong chuckled wickedly and an indescribable brilliance was shown on her face. âChen Hao, I would like you to have a taste of being killed by your own brother!â
With that, she tossed the dagger in her hands to Tie Cheng, who looked listless and only knew how to kill. âTie Cheng, this is your brother. You betrayed me because of him! Now, I want you to kill him by using this dagger!â
An iciness flashed through Tie Chengâs eyes. He lifted the dagger and jabbed it into Chen Haoâs shoulders, then twisted it unflinchingly.
Chen Hao felt his shoulder go cold before detecting the smell of blood.
âWell done, Tie Cheng. Now, chop off one of his arms,â instructed Tie Hong.
However, Tie Cheng, who was looking listless, had stopped moving while holding the dagger in his hand. He could not execute the attack no matter how hard he tried. It was as though he was under a spell which stopped him from moving!
He was staring at Chen Hao right in the eye. A voice in his mind was urging him, No! You canât do it!
Tie Hong roared once again, âTie Cheng! Whatâre you waiting for? Do it now!â
âYes, my owner!â said Tie Cheng calmly following a tremble in his body.
Suddenly, his breathing became rapid, and he lifted the dagger in his hand and aimed it downward.
The sharp tip of the dagger hovered over the top of Chen Haoâs head, and then it was being brought downward!
At this moment, Chen Haoâs neck was held in his tight grip. He could not move his head at all.
With Tie Chengâs current strength, any attempt to fight back would be in vain.
If the dagger was to move any further downward, it was unlikely that he would be able to keep his arm!
Chen Haoâs heartbeat immediately sped up. Damn it, he was just one step away from having the Way of Heavenâs baptism. It was going to be held tonight!
Now, he was actually going to be killed by Tie Hong before he could get rid of Yun Qing, and before he could locate the lady in white.
It seemed like Tie Cheng was just Tie Hongâs puppet now.
The dagger travelled downward at a high speed, and it was going to land on his arm any second now.
In an instant, Chen Haoâs mind broke free of all restrictions, just like water which was being poured to the ground. All kinds of memories and flashbacks flooded into his mind at once.
It was told that during oneâs dying moment, memories from the past would be played in oneâs mind within a few seconds.
Perhaps this was the feeling of dying!
Among all the flashbacks, a figure emerged as clear as crystal in his mind.
Yes, it was Su Tongxin.
Tongxin. Is she alive or dead?
How has she been all this while? Is she doing good or bad?
Is she being doted on, or is she being tortured at the moment?
Other than that, he also thought about the Holy Water Ritual, his grandfather, his parents, his sister and Miss Shen. Could tonight be the moment misfortune befalls me?
Am I going to be dead? Will my body be torn and separated?
No way. I have to stay alive! I have to locate her and see her at least once more in my life!
At this thought, Chen Hao lifted his left hand almost unconsciously at lightning speed. He didnât manage to locate either the dagger or Tie Chengâs wrist precisely.
He merely lifted his hand toward the air and managed to grab hold of Tie Chengâs wrist steadily.
The dagger stopped midair.
The eyes of Tie Cheng were filled with blood vessels. His face got distorted as he was desperate to execute his attack!
âTie Cheng, have you forgotten that you were trying to atone for your sins? Donât be reduced to Tie Hongâs tool once again! Donât help her carry out her incriminating acts!â
Gritting his teeth, Chen Hao tried to hang on persistently.
Because of his voice, Tie Chengâs body shook slightly. Chen Haoâs body was bleeding. A substantial amount of blood was flowing profusely from his body!
The Jade hanging in front of his chest was stained red. At that moment, a bizarre ray of light radiated from the Jade, shiny and gleaming.