Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

No sooner had True Man Fang Zhu finished speaking than a cloud of black mist rose from the surrounding peach trees. Immediately afterward, more than ten black-robed cultivators flew up, encircling Chen Tian.

Leading them was a bald man in a gold-embroidered black robe. He appeared to be around forty years old, with no hair or eyebrows, and his green bean-sized pupils made him look even more sinister and terrifying.

However, what surprised Chen Tian even more than his appearance was his strength. A vast surge of demonic power, like a raging sea, emanated from his body, indicating that he had also reached the凝海 (Níng hǎi) realm!

At the same time, the strength of these demonic cultivators surrounding Chen Tian should not be underestimated, as they had all reached the化泉 (Huà Quán) realm!

After glancing around at these suddenly appearing black-robed figures, Chen Tian's eyes flashed sharply, and he coldly said to True Man Fang Zhu, "I didn't expect you to collude with demonic cultivators. Don't you know that this is a capital crime in the Immortal Cultivation Alliance?"

"A capital crime? Hahaha... Hahahahaha... That's really hilarious." Hearing Chen Tian's 'threat,' True Man Fang Zhu laughed disdainfully. "Boy, you're so naive. In the world of cultivation, strength is respected above all else. People listen to whoever has the bigger fist. Colluding with demonic cultivators is a capital crime, but that's just to deceive you little cultivators with weak cultivation. To people like us, it's just a load of crap! Besides, as long as we kill you later, who will know? What can the Immortal Cultivation Alliance do to me?"

Amidst True Man Fang Zhu's disdainful sneers, the bald man known as 'Xu Mo' also flew to his side, looking at Chen Tian with a cold smile, "Old Brother Fang Zhu, you summoned me in such a hurry, just to deal with such a small cultivator? Judging by this kid's strength, he should have just broken through to the 化泉 (Huà Quán) realm not long ago, right?"

Unlike his attitude towards Chen Tian, True Man Fang Zhu dared not show any disrespect in front of this bald man.

You must know that although this bald man was a demonic cultivator, he possessed the cultivation of the凝海 (Níng hǎi) realm's mid-stage, while True Man Fang Zhu was still stuck in the凝海 (Níng hǎi) realm's early-stage.

Although there was only a difference of one realm, the difference in strength was like heaven and earth for 凝海 (Níng hǎi) realm cultivators.

If this bald man really had murderous intentions, even True Man Fang Zhu might not be confident in escaping from his grasp.

In addition, True Man Fang Zhu's arm, which Chen Tian had cut off, was able to grow back precisely because of this bald man's help.

It was because of all these reasons that True Man Fang Zhu answered him with extreme respect, "Old Brother Xu Mo, you may not know this, but although this guy only has the cultivation of the 化泉 (Huà Quán) realm, he is very cunning and seems to be hiding some secrets. I was worried, so I invited Old Brother Xu Mo to help me keep him in check!"

"Tsk, I think Old Brother Fang Zhu, you are being too cautious." After hearing this, the bald man still chuckled dismissively, "This guy doesn't look like a formidable character at all. Is he worth Old Brother's trouble?"

If one listened carefully, one could hear a hint of contempt in the bald man's tone, as if mocking True Man Fang Zhu for becoming so timid and afraid of trouble.

Although True Man Fang Zhu also heard the contempt in his words, he couldn't help but shudder at the terrifying scene of Chen Tian cutting off his arm, and sighed, "In any case, I hope Old Brother Xu Mo will lend me a hand!"

Seeing True Man Fang Zhu's serious expression, the bald man was instantly surprised, and then nodded, "Alright, but let's make it clear first. After killing this kid, you must not break your promise regarding that immortal-grade pill you promised me."

"Of course, I wouldn't deceive anyone, especially not Old Brother Xu Mo," True Man Fang Zhu said with a smile.

Upon receiving True Man Fang Zhu's guarantee, the bald man was overjoyed, and his eyes flashed with unconcealed greed.

Seeing this scene, the expression on Chen Tian's face gradually darkened.

To be honest, he hadn't expected True Man Fang Zhu to bring in another 凝海 (Níng hǎi) realm expert. The fact that Chen Tian had cut off his arm must have caused True Man Fang Zhu a great deal of fear.

If he were only facing True Man Fang Zhu alone, Chen Tian might have a way to deal with it, but now that another 凝海 (Níng hǎi) realm cultivator had appeared, Chen Tian felt somewhat troubled.

Things were rapidly evolving in the worst possible direction!

"Senior Brother Chen, don't worry about me. Run away yourself. As long as you're safe, I'll be happy even if I die," Qin Yi also realized that the situation was not good, and she shouted in panic, intending to let Chen Tian leave her and escape on his own.

"Hmph, how noisy! Shut up!"

Hearing Qin Yi's shouts, the bald man's face turned cold. With a wave of his hand, he released a black energy that shot into Qin Yi's mouth, instantly rendering the woman unable to make any sound, only able to "woo woo" anxiously.

"I warn you, if you dare to harm Qin Yi, then today I will make you all pay with your lives!" Seeing this scene, a murderous aura suddenly emanated from Chen Tian's body, and he said coldly.

"Ha? Did I hear correctly? You dare to threaten us?"

With the bald man's assistance, True Man Fang Zhu no longer had any concerns. After shouting loudly, he was about to rush towards Chen Tian.

"Hey, Old Brother Fang Zhu, why use a butcher knife to kill a chicken! Wait a moment, let my men have a go at this kid first! So that he knows what it means to be a frog in a well!" Just as True Man Fang Zhu was about to rush out, the bald man suddenly stopped him, then nodded to the demonic cultivators surrounding Chen Tian, signaling them to attack.

Seeing the gaze cast by the bald man, the black-robed cultivators silently chanted, and a dark light flashed. Each of them had an extra scimitar in their hands, and they charged towards Chen Tian with overwhelming force!

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian not only did not feel afraid, but instead revealed a sneer. With a thought, a bolt of lightning composed of gold, green, and red colors jumped out of his eyes and shot towards the dozen or so black-robed demonic cultivators flying towards him.

After being struck by this strange lightning, the demonic cultivators screamed miserably. Immediately afterward, a line of black blood flowed from their seven orifices, and then they all fell to the ground and died.

At the same time, in their still wide-open eyes, there remained an endless look of horror.

It seemed that at the moment of their death, they had seen a blood-stained demon god!