His heart burned with rage, feeling this was the most shameless betrayal.
Originally, the plan, with the power of the three sects combined, was sufficient to kill that evil old monster and obtain the Nine Desires Celestial Bloom.
But now, the Soul Devouring Sect had suddenly defected.
Li Chengfeng's mind raced, and he instantly had a countermeasure.
He quickly used the Steps of Life and Death, swiftly catching up with Fang Ruichu and bringing her to Liu Ruoyan's hidden location.
The two groups joined forces, numbering about thirty, which, while not a large force, was still a force to be reckoned with.
Liu Ruoyan, seeing Fang Ruichu, smiled and said, "Sister Ruichu, you've finally arrived. Now, let's discuss how to deal with that evil old monster."
Li Chengfeng added with a solemn expression, "The Soul Devouring Sect is actually colluding with that evil force.
The leader of this evil force is a genius disciple of the Soul Sect's upper echelons, who, after entering the secret realm, has not shown himself, but has been secretly cultivating some kind of evil art, devouring the souls of countless disciples.
Now he is preparing to counterattack, intending to kill everyone and achieve his own hegemony."
Fang Ruichu, after hearing this, opened her mouth in surprise and finally nodded, saying, "So that's how it is. No wonder he's so powerful in soul manipulation; he has such a background."
Li Chengfeng, seeing this, said in a deep voice, "We can't just stand by and do nothing. I have a plan, but I need everyone's cooperation."
He explained his plan in detail.
Fang Ruichu nodded in agreement after listening, "This method is dangerous, but it's worth a try.
However, to activate that formation, we need at least fifty people. Now we only have thirty, twenty short. The formation's power can't be maximized, and we may not be able to completely kill those evil forces."
Li Chengfeng comforted with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll find a way to get the rest. You just need to act according to my plan.
As long as everyone works together, even if we can't kill that evil old monster in one fell swoop, we'll definitely make him wish he were dead."
Although they were apprehensive, they had to choose to cooperate with Li Chengfeng in the face of his strength.
If Li Chengfeng and that old monster joined forces against them, how could they stand their ground? What surprised them even more was that Li Chengfeng possessed a strange secret technique.
Even the old monster, who terrified everyone, was helpless in his pursuit, yet he could skillfully evade him. This concealment technique could not only be used by him but could also benefit others, allowing them to escape.
Now, Li Chengfeng's word was law, and they had no choice but to obey him. Any slight disobedience would have unimaginable consequences.
Everyone agreed, and soon after, Meng Biao arrived on his flying sword, landing in the valley.
Seeing Liu Ruoyan also there, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I've finally found you. That old monster has devoured all the disciples of my Soul Devouring Sect and is approaching this place. Quickly follow me and escape to a safe place."
Fang Ruichu looked at him with a smile, teasing, "Meng Biao, your acting is really clumsy. If all the Soul Sect disciples were devoured by the old monster, how could you escape? With that old monster's strength, how could you be a match for him?"
Meng Biao's eyes flickered, and he defended, "I sensed the danger, and to protect myself, I had to abandon them to escape unscathed."
Liu Ruoyan chuckled, "That's not quite right. Although you seem flustered and anxious, your magic power is still abundant, indicating that you didn't use your full strength when escaping, but only deliberately accelerated.
We women are most sensitive to such details."
Hearing this, Meng Biao's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly tried to explain, "How can I prove it? If you don't believe me, I'll leave."
Just as he was about to turn and leave, Li Chengfeng's puppet suddenly appeared, blocking his path, "Meng Biao, why are you in such a hurry to leave? We still have something to ask of you."
Faced with this scene, Meng Biao was extremely uneasy and exclaimed in shock, "Li Chengfeng, you're actually colluding with him!"
Fang Ruichu sneered, contemptuously saying, "Compared to your collusion with demonic paths and evil souls, our cooperation with Li Chengfeng is nothing to speak of."
Meng Biao knew that he was at a disadvantage and wondered how the other party had seen through his disguise and noticed the clumsiness of his acting.
He muttered to himself, "What he said is true. Facing so many experts, I'm alone and will eventually die."
Li Chengfeng stared at him and asked calmly, "Since you can join hands with that mysterious figure, why are you unwilling to work with us to achieve great things? If you lead him here, we can definitely capture him in one fell swoop, and you will also make great contributions."
Meng Biao sneered and retorted, "You are truly foolish. How can you few be a match for my senior brother?
He is already at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with a perfect cultivation base, and is born with the ability to control souls. How can you be his opponents?
I advise you to join hands with me, capture Li Chengfeng, and offer him to my senior brother. He might consider your sincerity and spare your lives."
Liu Ruoyan covered her mouth and chuckled upon hearing this, "Oh? Are you saying you'll let me and Fang Ruichu go? If we fall into your hands, the outcome is predictable.
If you let us go, what about your other fellow disciples?"
Meng Biao replied elegantly, "They are just insignificant pawns; their lives are not worth mentioning."
As soon as these words came out, the disciples on both sides were moved and decided to join forces to capture Meng Biao in order to force the old monster to show himself.
Li Chengfeng looked at Meng Biao, and he understood his character.
He smiled and said, "Meng Biao, ah, Meng Biao, I finally understand how you cultivated to this level.
However, today you must stand on my side."
Before the words had finished, Li Chengfeng had already used the Steps of Life and Death, instantly arriving in front of Meng Biao.
Although Meng Biao was prepared and held the Soul Devouring Sail in readiness, Li Chengfeng's speed was extremely fast, and with a flick of his finger, he struck Meng Biao's brow.
A force of life and death instantly permeated Meng Biao's body, causing him to lose all his power.
Li Chengfeng changed his finger into a palm and implanted the Life and Death Talisman into Meng Biao's body, adding a mark deep within his soul. From then on, as long as Li Chengfeng had a thought, Meng Biao would be unable to escape his doom.
After learning of Li Chengfeng's strength, Meng Biao knew that he was incredibly powerful, able to force them into a desperate situation with just a group of puppets.
However, he had never expected Li Chengfeng's strength to be so terrifying.
The other party's speed had reached its peak, resembling a strongman in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and his methods were even more bizarre and unpredictable, like surging waves.
Meng Biao trembled in his heart, at a loss. Although Li Chengfeng's strength was outstanding, in his opinion, he was still worlds apart from his senior brother.
However, he did not dare to disobey Li Chengfeng's orders, fearing that he would be destroyed by fear before Meng He killed everyone.
So, he looked at everyone present with fearful eyes and said in a trembling voice, "Everyone, I have decided to try, but after it's done, regardless of the outcome, Fellow Daoist Li must guarantee my safety, is that okay?"
Li Chengfeng smiled slightly and nodded, "As long as you act according to my instructions, I will guarantee your safety and grant you a good fortune.
But whether you succeed or not depends on your own abilities."
After speaking, he signaled everyone to set up the formation, let Meng Biao lure the old monster over, and he wouldn't have to worry about the rest. This would also be considered a great achievement.
Hearing Li Chengfeng's promise, the pressure in Meng Biao's heart eased slightly.
After all, Li Chengfeng made a promise in front of everyone, and if he broke it, he would lose his credibility.
So, he nodded and agreed, quickly returning. As for Meng He, he was sitting on the ground, trying to familiarize himself with this body.
