The ghost messenger's whip was no ordinary whip.
If this whip struck true, Wu Guide's soul and spirit would be scattered into nothingness on the spot.
Without this soul and spirit, Wu Guide's remaining life would be spent only in dreams.
However, just as the ghost messenger's whip lashed out, he suddenly felt a colossal force grip the whip, causing it to hang rigidly in mid-air, unmoving.
He turned his head, but there was no one behind him.
Bull Head and Horse Face's gazes sharpened, and they exchanged a look, speaking almost in unison, "A master is present!"
This sudden minor incident also helped Chen Xiao make up his mind.
He decided not to sneak in stealthily. Instead, he would go down and confront these ghost messengers before making any further decisions.
Riding his sword downwards, Chen Xiao landed steadily on the ground.
All the ghost messengers immediately focused their gazes on him. The Yin-walkers looked bewildered and also turned to look at him.
This included Wu Guide, but his expression remained unchanged, giving no indication that he knew Chen Xiao.
"Audacious human, what is your intention in trespassing into the forbidden grounds of the Underworld!"
The ghost messenger whose whip had been controlled shouted at Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao frowned, his divine sense stirring.
He had intended to give these ghost messengers a show of force, but under the pressure of his divine sense, the ghost messenger merely showed a pained expression, not being crushed directly.
Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes: This ghost messenger is quite something. This is not the strength a Nascent Soul stage cultivator should possess!
The ghost messenger also felt the pressure from the divine sense and immediately bared his teeth, shouting at Chen Xiao, "You human, how dare you lay hands on this official?"
*Bang—*
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao's divine sense finally crushed him.
It took some effort, but it was not a major problem.
What surprised Chen Xiao slightly was that this ghost messenger was not a soul entity but possessed a solid physical body.
When his physical body was crushed by Chen Xiao's divine sense, it exploded into a mist of blood.
This also meant that the so-called ghost messengers were, in fact, human!
After the ghost messenger was crushed, the scene immediately descended into chaos.
Seeing the ghost messenger killed, the Yin-walkers immediately fell into disarray and scattered like birds and beasts. In a short while, the souls of the Yin-walkers had all departed.
The remaining ghost messengers drew their weapons and surrounded Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao's audacity was difficult for them to comprehend and even more so to imagine.
This was because the normal reaction of a human upon seeing them, the ghost messengers, was apprehension.
Yet, this human had killed a colleague without uttering a word. The ghost messengers were both shocked and angered, vexed and furious!
Their crude sabers glinted, a layer of black energy flowing around them.
"Stand down!"
Just then, a voice like a muffled thunderclap exploded behind the ghost messengers.
The ghost messengers retreated one after another, and Bull Head swaggered forward.
This Bull Head was large and heavy. With each step he took, the ground emitted a dull thud.
As he walked, dust billowed up everywhere.
"Who are you?"
Bull Head looked down at Chen Xiao and asked in a deep voice.
Horse Face followed closely behind.
Although its physique was similar to Bull Head's, its footsteps were incredibly light.
As it moved, it was the complete opposite of Bull Head.
Not only did it make no sound, but it also left no trace on the ground.
Upon reaching Chen Xiao, it muttered to itself in a low voice, "Martial artist? Cultivator? Or demon cultivator?"
"It seems to be none of these. Then what is this thing? Such powerful mental energy, I wonder what method it cultivates."
Horse Face shook its head, its eyes filled with confusion and speculation.
"You do not need to know who I am. I am merely borrowing the Gate of Elemental Origin. I need to go to the Underworld to find something."
Chen Xiao spoke truthfully, his tone devoid of emotion and without any fluctuation.
However, these words sounded both amusing and greatly offensive to the ghost messengers.
"To find something in the Underworld? Human, you have quite the audacity!"
Bull Head rumbled, "Furthermore, you killed my subordinate official without a word. Is this how you borrow things?"
"It actually knows that the Ghost Gate is the Gate of Elemental Origin. This child is definitely not an ordinary human, but who exactly is he?"
Horse Face muttered, shaking its head and looking perplexed.
"Sigh."
Chen Xiao sighed and said with a look of helplessness, "Since that is the case, then I shall have to kill you all!"
"Audacious rebel, I think you are courting death!"
Bull Head roared furiously, and a thick, long chain appeared in his hands.
Spiritual energy flowed through the chain, emitting a chilling black radiance.
"You wish to go to the Underworld? This official shall use this Soul-Reaping Chain to drag you to the Underworld!"
*Clang, clang, clang—*
The chain shot towards Chen Xiao like a long snake, instantly coiling around him.
Chen Xiao felt a buzzing in his head, his heart suddenly trembled, and he experienced a feeling of his soul being separated from his body.
The Soul-Reaping Chain was attempting to extract his soul from his physical body.
A moment later, Chen Xiao calmed down.
A mere Soul-Reaping Chain could not possibly extract his soul.
He circulated his spiritual energy, and with a *bang*, the Soul-Reaping Chain shattered into pieces and flew outwards.
"What?"
Bull Head was greatly alarmed, "It can actually break my Soul-Reaping Chain? Horse Face, let's go together!"
"Brother, I fear we are not enough!"
Horse Face stared at Chen Xiao and said slowly, "All ghost messengers, heed my command, form the Earth Net Array!"
Instantly, the sound of sabers being drawn echoed. The ghost messengers repositioned themselves, forming a circle and trapping Chen Xiao in the center.
Streams of black energy erupted from the tips of the ghost messengers' sabers, intertwining to form an Earth Net!
This was the so-called Earth Net Array!
"A bunch of insignificant insects. Humans go to the Underworld when they die. I wonder where you will go when you die!"
Chen Xiao's voice was cold. His divine sense spread out like a net, locking onto each ghost messenger.
"Human, it seems you know nothing of ghost cultivation!"
Horse Face said slowly, "Ghost cultivators primarily cultivate mental energy. Using mental energy attacks against us is like showing off your skills before an expert!"
"I see."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly. His divine sense had been invincible against those Eastern barbarians.
However, against these ghost messengers, it was somewhat insufficient.
"Since that is the case, then I shall switch to a different method of attack!"
Chen Xiao produced his Yitian Sword and swung it several times. Sword energy swept out, and a group of ghost messengers met their demise, their bodies separated from their heads!
"How is this possible? Is your primary cultivation not mental energy? Why can you unleash such powerful energy?"
Horse Face's horse-like face stretched even longer, filled with immense surprise.
"Who said my primary cultivation is mental energy?"
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, "That is merely a new toy I have recently mastered!"