"Ghost King, long time no see!" Wang Xiaoqiang had expected the Ghost King to come, but he didn't anticipate such a quick arrival. At this moment, he was composed as he clutched Little Mei's jade neck, his fingers emanating Soldier Aura.

He understood in his heart that women are like clothing, brothers are like limbs, and children are the heart and soul of their parents,

Although Qiao Ji was favored by the Ghost King, she was ultimately just one of his women. Women are like clothing, they can be replaced. Once a woman is tainted by another man, she becomes like a damaged piece of clothing,

For someone as powerful and prestigious as the Ghost King, if a piece of clothing becomes damaged, it must certainly be replaced, so at this moment, he would not be concerned about Qiao Ji's life or death.

Little Mei, however, was different. She was the Ghost King's daughter. For a parent, their child is their heart and soul. No matter how fierce, cruel, or ruthless the Ghost King was, Little Mei was still his daughter. Even if she were tainted, she would still be his daughter. This fact could not be changed, and he couldn't ignore it. So, as long as he held Little Mei hostage, the Ghost King wouldn't dare act rashly.

"Kid, it's you?!" The Ghost King immediately recognized Wang Xiaoqiang. Upon realizing that the intruder before him, who attacked his wife and daughter, was the very Wang Xiaoqiang who killed his son, the Ghost Young Master, the Ghost King spewed a mouthful of fresh blood.

It wasn't that the Ghost King lacked magnanimity, but Wang Xiaoqiang was infuriating and hateful beyond measure. Not only had he killed his son, but now he was attacking his wife and daughter, which was simply a blood feud, an irreconcilable blood feud!

"That's right!" Wang Xiaoqiang lifted his face with a righteous aura and said, "Last time you colluded with the Five Spirit True Immortal to harm the people of my Human Clan. Today, I want you to pay with blood..."

"Pay with blood? Hmph! You killed my son and now attack my wife and daughter. Wang Xiaoqiang, you're still talking to me about paying with blood?! If I don't kill you today, I, the Ghost King, won't live another day!!"

The Ghost King said this as he waved his sleeve, and a Ghost Lamp floated out from his robe. Instantly, the room flickered with light, and the Ghost Lamp hung suspended in front of the Ghost King, glowing without needing to be lit, casting an eerie light.

The Ghost Lamp, fueled by Corpse Qi, emitted Yin Fire. Rather than warming, its glow chilled the room abruptly.

As the Ghost Lamp shone, the Corpse Qi in the room gathered toward it, as if the Ghost Lamp were using it as fuel. With the aggregation of Corpse Qi, the Ghost Lamp grew brighter, and as the fire in the lamp enlarged, Corpse Qi from the entire island gathered into the room, or more precisely, toward the Ghost Lamp.

As the Corpse Qi increased, the flame of the Ghost Lamp grew from the size of a bean to a fist-sized ball of Yin Fire,

casting its eerie light across the entire room, making Wang Xiaoqiang shiver. He released Fire Element Spiritual Energy to form a fiery-red Spiritual Energy Protective Shield around himself, blocking out the light.

Instinctively, Wang Xiaoqiang glanced at the Ghost Lamp, sensing its power had multiplied several times over since his time at the Five Spirit Sect.

At that moment, he realized that what the Old Master had said was true—that the Ghost King's power in the Ghost Territory was equivalent to that of an Immortal King. The Ghost King now indeed possessed formidable strength.

Yet, Wang Xiaoqiang was no longer who he used to be. First, he held the Path of Courage in his heart, fearlessly facing any person or force. Besides, he had just acquired the War God Hammer, significantly boosting his strength to the point of being able to vanquish a Demon General.

Moreover, the Alien Blood Energy within him was just itching for release, and he decided that this powerful Ghost King would be the target for venting this energy, fully catalyzing it into combat strength for a decisive battle with the Ghost King.

With this thought, not only did Wang Xiaoqiang not retreat in fear, but his heart swelled with courage. He maintained his composure, looked at the Ghost King, and smirked:

"Ghost King, if you don't want anything to happen to your daughter, then don't act recklessly."

The Ghost King, concerned about his daughter Little Mei's safety and fearing any rash actions, dared not launch an attack on Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Kid, using a woman as leverage doesn't make you a hero. If you have the guts, fight me..." The Ghost King refrained from moving hastily, instead pointing provocatively at Wang Xiaoqiang.

By this time, tens of thousands of elite soldiers had arrived, more than half of whom were at the level of a Demon General or above, with even a dozen or so being Half-Step Demon Kings. The majority remaining were exceedingly powerful ghost cultivators,

Wang Xiaoqiang knew the Ghost King was the boss of the Ghost Territory and would never travel without his followers. Sweeping his Divine Sense, he detected over ten thousand ghost cultivators surrounding them, which shook him to the core,

While he did possess the ability to battle the Ghost King, if he were to face an onslaught from over ten thousand ghost cultivators during the fight, he would have no chance of victory,

thus, he did not release Little Mei but instead coldly sneered at the Ghost King, saying, "Hmph, Ghost King, bringing ten thousand people for just me is quite the overreaction, don't you think? Tell your men to stand down, I intend to leave here..."

The Ghost King chuckled darkly, "Hmph, Wang Xiaoqiang, do you really think you can escape today?"

"Whether I can escape or not, I decide that." Wang Xiaoqiang spoke, and with a thought, an Armor set floated from the Sumeru Ring, quickly and autonomously adorning his body,

This Armor was one Wang Xiaoqiang had claimed during the Armor Snatching Tournament, slumbering in the Sumeru Ring ever since, and he now deemed it necessary to wear,

After donning it, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Ghost King, if you don't want your daughter to appear stripped and exposed before your followers, then get out of here and order your men not to act rashly."

The Ghost King glared at Wang Xiaoqiang, killing intent pouring from his eyes, but ultimately, he left the room,

For if Wang Xiaoqiang genuinely took Little Mei outside in her naked state, exposing her flesh to his followers, the Ghost King's dignity would be utterly destroyed.

Though the Ghost King exited the room, the Ghost Lamp remained hovering within, its ghostly light enveloping the entire room.

Wang Xiaoqiang released Little Mei, saying, "Put on your clothes."

Little Mei dared not resist, hastily donning her dress while Wang Xiaoqiang watched. With her clothes on, he pointed at the ceiling,

whoosh, the Path of Courage flew out of his body, lightning fast, crashing into the ceiling with a thunderous boom, creating a hole the size of a window.

Wang Xiaoqiang grasped her waist, flew through the roof's hole, and out of the Fragrant Boudoir.

The Ghost Lamp buzzed, chasing after them.

Outside, as Wang Xiaoqiang flew out, countless ghost cultivators surged forward and encircled them,

Wang Xiaoqiang drew the Penglai Immortal Sword, held it against Little Mei's jade neck, and shouted with force, "Anyone who dares approach, and I'll sever her head with a stroke of my sword!"

The Ghost King, standing before his followers, roared a command, "Fall back, all of you, fall back!"

Obeying the command, all the ghost cultivators halted, while Wang Xiaoqiang, keeping Little Mei as a hostage, flew off toward the distant sky. The Ghost Lamp relentlessly pursued him, followed by the Ghost King and his vast assemblage.

Managing the Ghost Lamp with one hand and leading his people with the other, the Ghost King was determined not just to save his daughter but also to kill Wang Xiaoqiang this time. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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