Yin Wushang Retreats, The Slaughter Array Activates

Joe Di sat arrogantly within the array gate, waiting for everyone. Even Emperor Eugene Xiling was momentarily stunned.

What did this mean? Was he truly so fearless?

People are just like this—despicable. If Joe Di had sealed the array, the fight would have already started. But now that he’s left the array open and invited everyone in, no one dares to enter.

Just as everyone hesitated for a brief moment, a figure from the crowd rushed straight in.

Everyone recognized the figure who charged in—it was Paul Rivers. Paul Rivers was desperate for the Trueglass Elixir; even the slightest chance, he wouldn’t let slip.

“Ha ha...” Emperor Eugene Xiling laughed heartily. “I, the Emperor, want to see just how formidable this Deathtrap Array truly is.”

After his wild laughter, Eugene Xiling also stepped in without hesitation. But unlike Paul Rivers, who rushed toward Joe Di at full speed, Eugene Xiling was calm and deliberate, clearly waiting for others to join him.

Emperor Eugene Xiling didn’t have to wait long. As soon as he stepped into the Deathtrap Array, Marlon Jace and Emperor Leon Yue followed right behind.

With the three Immortal Emperors from the Magic Garment Immortal Continent inside, the other Immortal Emperors and Immortal Lords entered one after another.

Almost as soon as everyone had entered the protective array, the passage behind abruptly vanished and the array closed.

"Joe Di, I desire the Trueglass Elixir. Name your price." Paul Rivers rushed up to Joe Di, cupped his fists, and directly stated his demand.

As long as Joe Di gave him the Trueglass Elixir, he would turn and leave immediately.

But Joe Di not only didn’t have the Trueglass Elixir now—even if he did, he wouldn’t give it to Paul Rivers. No matter how genuine Paul Rivers might be, he would never hand it over.

Back then, because of Paul Rivers, he nearly perished in Cauldron Haven Immortal City. If he’d hesitated for even half a breath, Joe Di would have lost his life. If Paul Rivers hadn’t struck first, how could Joe Di have ended up in such a desperate situation?

"I greatly admire Shopkeeper Joe’s courage. But to live long, courage alone is not enough." Eugene Xiling snorted coldly and raised his hand to grab at Joe Di.

Joe Di was openly waiting here for everyone, and Eugene Xiling understood perfectly. So while he seemed unable to restrain himself and was the first to act, in reality, he hadn’t even used a tenth of his immortal essence.

He knew well that the things on Joe Di weren’t his alone to claim. Since others were involved, and Joe Di surely had a backup plan, why should he go all out?

Joe Di didn’t hesitate—he swung his Azure Veil Blade. His Surveillance Array detected a cultivator even stronger than anyone present. Joe Di didn’t believe he had such a powerful ally, so this person must be here for him. Since that was the case, he would wait for the newcomer to enter before making his move.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have swung his blade—he would have activated the Deathtrap Immortal Array immediately.

Boom! The Azure Veil Blade’s energy clashed with Eugene Xiling’s immortal essence hand seal, erupting in a violent explosion. Eugene Xiling’s hand seal vanished without a trace. Joe Di felt a sweetness in his throat and was secretly shocked. An Immortal Emperor truly was absurdly strong—his opponent hadn’t even used a tenth of his power, and Joe Di was already struggling to endure.

Everyone could see that the gap between Joe Di and Eugene Xiling was vast, but what shocked them even more wasn’t Joe Di’s cultivation—it was the protective array in this great hall.

The immortal essence unleashed by Joe Di and Eugene Xiling during their clash was ferocious, yet the explosion of this wild energy didn’t cause the slightest ripple in the hall. The only explanation was that a top-tier immortal array was present—one they couldn’t even perceive.

No one was worried, though. No matter how strong, it was only an Eighth-Tier Grand Slaughter Array. Joe Di and a late-stage Immortal Emperor facing eight Immortal Emperors—there was no way a hastily arranged Eighth-Tier Grand Slaughter Array could handle that.

"Joe Di..." Marlon Jace had just spoken two words before Joe Di raised his hand to interrupt, "Save your chatter for later."

Marlon Jace was furious, but before he could say more, a clear voice rang out from outside, "May I ask if Pill Emperor Di is present? Yin Wushang of Phantom Star Sea pays his respects."

Yin Wushang?

Even the Immortal Emperors who were about to act halted immediately—Yin Wushang’s reputation was simply too great.

The strongest in Aurora Continent was Nate Shee, but that was only after Yin Wushang disappeared. When Yin Wushang was around, who was Nate Shee?

Of the Four Immortal Continents, the most mysterious family was the Yin Family, and Yin Wushang was its patriarch—the strongest of them all.

Back then, for reasons unknown, the Yin Family suddenly vanished, and only then did Nate Shee rise to prominence.

Now, with Yin Wushang suddenly appearing here and announcing his respect for Joe Di, even the Immortal Emperors from Magic Garment Immortal Continent felt uneasy.

If everyone joined forces, dealing with Yin Wushang wouldn’t be a problem. But was Yin Wushang the same as Joe Di? A powerhouse like Yin Wushang couldn’t be killed just by teaming up. As long as he couldn’t be killed, everyone here had a reputation to protect.

Besides, Yin Wushang just called Joe Di ‘Pill Emperor.’ When did Joe Di become a Pill Emperor?

Crack! The array that had just closed opened up a passage again. At the end of the passage, outside the array gate, stood a slightly thin middle-aged man.

Monica Sisi, who had rarely spoken, suddenly understood why Fang Feilou was unwilling to come. She was now certain Fang Feilou knew something about Joe Di.

She took a deep breath. If Yin Wushang’s goal was the same as theirs, then there was nothing more to say—stick to the plan. But if Yin Wushang sided with Joe Di, today’s events would have to be reconsidered.

Yin Wushang saw the open array gate and a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes, but he didn’t hesitate at all—he stepped right in and soon landed in the first-floor grand hall of Peace Hotel.

"Greetings, Yin Patriarch." As soon as Yin Wushang arrived, many in the hall cupped their fists in greeting.

Yin Wushang was momentarily stunned. After learning that Joe Di was in Great Cauldron City, he’d rushed over using a teleportation talisman. Once he arrived, he discovered several powerful cultivators were seeking trouble with Joe Di. Delighted, he hurried over, hoping to lend Joe Di a hand.

For Yin Wushang, this was a golden opportunity. He’d spent years searching for Joe Di, and now, on their first meeting, he could offer a gift. That would make things easier in the future.

But once he arrived, he realized just how many powerful cultivators were causing trouble for Joe Di.

Other than two early-stage Immortal Emperors, the rest were all fifth or even seventh-level Immortal Emperors—true heavyweights.

Marlon Jace, Emperor Eugene Xiling, and Emperor Leon Yue were even stronger—three of the five Immortal Emperors of Magic Garment Immortal Continent. Any one of them could easily defeat a ninth-level Immortal Emperor.

"Brother Yin, your cultivation has reached new heights—congratulations. Joe Di is vicious and murderous, slaughtering the innocent. Your arrival is just in time to uphold justice for our continent." Eugene Xiling knew well how powerful Yin Wushang was. After his greeting, he didn’t wait for Yin Wushang to ask questions, but immediately set the tone for the situation. No matter how strong Yin Wushang was, he was still just one man.

Suddenly, Yin Wushang felt his luck had turned for the worse. If these powerhouses joined forces and he tried to intervene, he might end up losing his life here instead of offering a gift to Joe Di.

He’d seen many things in his time, but he hadn’t expected Joe Di to have an old monster backing him. If he’d known about this kind of powerhouse, he might have taken a gamble.

At this moment, he could only cup his fists to Eugene Xiling, then again to Joe Di, saying, "Pill Emperor Di, I still owe you thanks for last time. If not for your alchemy, I wouldn’t have survived to come here."

Joe Di had already realized this was the owner of the Phantom Mask. He waved his hand, "No need for thanks—it was all clearly priced. Whoever comes, I help them the same way."

After Joe Di spoke, Yin Wushang nodded. He then turned to the other Immortal Emperors, cupped his fists, and said, "Fellow Daoists, for my sake, could we resolve today’s matter through discussion?"

Leon Yue said calmly, "Joe Di killed Eugene Xiling’s second son, Xiling Zai, and Jude Yue, elder of the Crescent Chamber of Commerce. I’m afraid this isn’t something that can be resolved by negotiation."

As he spoke, he shifted to the side, and his aura quickly expanded.

Almost simultaneously, Marlon Jace, Eugene Xiling, and Leon Yue’s domains overlapped, layering their auras together.

They had fought side by side many times, and their coordination was seamless.

As the three Immortal Emperors made their move, Bai Ye and Paul Rivers didn’t hesitate to unleash their own domains and summon their treasures.

Yin Wushang’s expression changed. This kind of fierce, combined domain—if he dared to act now, he’d have no chance of leaving alive.

He knew perfectly well that these cultivators were expanding their domains just to intimidate him—and it worked. He really was scared off.

Yin Wushang sighed, just about to speak, when Monica Sisi suddenly stepped in front of him and said, "Since the Yin Patriarch has spoken on our behalf, I’ll withdraw for now."

With that, she turned and left, but at the door, she glanced back at Joe Di, hoping he would open the protective array.

Joe Di stood up and said coldly, "Is my Peace Hotel a bathhouse? Do you grasshoppers think you can come and go as you please?"

Yin Wushang’s face truly changed. If Joe Di was relying on this trapping and killing array to try and wipe out so many Immortal Emperors, it would only prove he had talent for alchemy but no survival instincts. Instinctively, Yin Wushang took a step back. He genuinely wanted to befriend Joe Di, but not at the cost of his own life.

Joe Di couldn’t care less about Yin Wushang. As soon as he finished speaking, he swung the Tian Sa Blade, unleashing countless blade lights. With their descent, the entire space of the grand hall changed.

A surging killing intent filled the grand hall, and even Yin Wushang, an Immortal Array Emperor nearing level nine, was swept up in it. He was deeply shocked—this trapping and killing array was not just a level nine formation, but the most advanced kind.

Splat! Splat! Splat! Several bursts of red mist exploded in succession. A few Immortal Venerables didn’t even need Joe Di to act—they were directly enveloped by the killing intent of the array and their bodies detonated.

Joe Di remained fearless. The Tian Sa Blade turned into a razor-sharp blade light, slashing straight toward Paul Rivers.

Logically, Eugene Xiling should have been Joe Di’s greatest enemy here, but in reality, the one Joe Di hated most was Paul Rivers.