Chapter 4856

“Emperor Lin, I’ll assist you!”

At that moment, Taoist Wuji arrived at full speed, holding the severed head of the red-haired old ghost in his grasp.

Seeing him approach, Lin Chong finally exhaled in relief.

He knew that if the battle dragged on any longer, he would reach his limit. The relentless combat had drained most of his strength.

“Master, be careful! That kid’s evil corpses are incredibly powerful, and you must watch out for his underhanded tricks!”

Lin Chong warned Taoist Wuji sternly.

“I understand!” Taoist Wuji nodded in acknowledgment.

He was well aware that Ming Shao had been waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Even though he had slain the red-haired old ghost, it had undoubtedly taken a toll on his own strength.

“Another one rushing to die? How wonderful…”

Ming Shao let out a sinister laugh.

As for the red-haired old ghost’s death? It didn’t concern him in the slightest.

To him, these were nothing more than pawns of the Four Underworld Mansions. If they perished, so be it—there was no need for sorrow.

Without hesitation, Taoist Wuji brandished his whisk and launched into battle against the evil corpses.

Yet, the moment he engaged, he immediately felt the strain. These creatures were far stronger than expected—and there were so many of them!

Gritting his teeth, Taoist Wuji steeled himself and fought on.

Meanwhile, Ming Shao stood atop the bone warship, observing the chaos with an eerie calm.

He had no need to rush.

He would wait for them all to wear themselves out—then, when they were at their weakest, he would pick them off one by one, just like a cat toying with its prey.

There was no need to devour the mouse until it was completely exhausted.

“Mr. Chen, we’ve arrived!”

A voice rang out as Li Chunfeng and Nan Batian finally made their way onto the battlefield.

Though they appeared somewhat battered, they had successfully slain the red-robed old ghost and the red-faced old ghost.

“You two, go assist Taoist Wuji—hold out for as long as you can!”

Kai instructed firmly.

The two warriors nodded without hesitation and leaped straight into the fray.
With the arrival of Li Chunfeng and Nan Batian, Taoist Wuji felt some relief, but even with their help, victory was still far from certain.

The three of them had just endured an intense battle, and now facing these powerful evil corpses was proving to be an uphill struggle.

Meanwhile, Ming Shao stood watching with a smirk, his expression calm and composed.

He had yet to make a move. If he did, Taoist Wuji and the others would undoubtedly be overwhelmed in an instant.

Gritting his teeth, Kai frantically pushed his Condensation Heart Technique to accelerate his recovery.

He had always believed that with Sun and Moon City under his command, along with the recruitment of Li Chunfeng and Nan Batian, he was practically invincible in the world of Heaven and Man.

Yet now, against the Four Underworlds, even survival was proving to be a struggle.

And then there was the Fire Fen Sect…

Just thinking about them gave Kai a headache. Given his current strength, could he really hope to rescue the leader of the Refining Sect from the hands of the Fire Fen Sect, the most powerful force in the world of Heaven and Man?

The chaotic battle raged on, and Wuwang Land trembled violently. If not for the support of the Ladder to Heaven, this land would have already crumbled into nothingness.

At that moment, at the very top of the ladder, a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old youth sat on the final step, a sword resting in his hands.

Behind him stood a white-haired old man, his face carrying a faint smile as the power of Heaven surged around him.

“Master, these people didn’t climb the ladder to train. Instead, they’re fighting and even damaging it. What should we do?”

The young man turned to ask the elder.

“Don’t worry, it won’t break. But after this, I’ll never guide the cultivators of the Heavenly World again. They’re nothing but fools. Let them struggle and ascend on their own.”

The old man shook his head, disappointment flashing in his eyes.

“That guy Ming Shao is way too arrogant. I want to teach him a lesson.”

The youth frowned, clearly displeased with Ming Shao’s behavior.

“No!” The old man quickly stopped him.

“Master, don’t tell me you’re afraid of the Four Underworld Palaces?” The young man asked in confusion.

“The Four Underworld Palaces?” The old man scoffed. “They are nothing. I could erase them with a single breath.”

Then, his gaze shifted toward Kai, and his expression grew thoughtful.

“But that young man surnamed Chen… he’s not someone to be underestimated. If he ascends to Heaven, I’ll leave him be.”

The young man: “……”