Chapter 2190: Doubting the Existence of Ghosts

Zhao Hao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the urge to retort, and said in a deep voice, "Since we are all victims, we should unite for revenge instead of fighting amongst ourselves and letting our enemies mock us."

The Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King immediately widened their eyes, looking at him in disbelief.

They had expected this guy to argue and refute, but he admitted it directly? Many of the arguments they had prepared were now useless.

Moreover, Zhao Hao, who had always believed he was the most important person in the world with his arrogant disposition, was actually inviting them to team up against a junior? For a moment, the Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King even felt somewhat flattered.

The Old Demon Emperor chuckled awkwardly, "A mere junior isn't worth all three of us joining forces. Since Brother Zhao has the deepest grudge with him, why don't you go first? I'll stand by and guard your flanks, making sure no one disturbs you."

The Dragon King cast a sidelong glance, "What do you mean? Who else is here besides me?"The Old Demon Emperor snorted, "I didn't say you. Why are you so anxious?"

He had only accidentally lost to Zuan in that secret realm due to its exceptionally abundant spiritual energy. Now, the environment of the Underworld clearly couldn't support him in unleashing such a heaven-defying skill. Furthermore, this time, those women weren't around to provide him with cultivation. Killing Zuan would be as easy as flipping a hand; instead, Zhao Hao was his real concern.

Zhao Hao saw through his thoughts and snorted, "Old Demon Emperor, your information is far too outdated. Do you know how I died?"

"Didn't they say you entered a secret realm and were besieged by King Qi and the Libationer, resulting in a mutual destruction?" The Dragon King's expression suddenly changed after he spoke. "Don't tell me you were killed by *this* guy?"

"Precisely." Zhao Hao stared at Zuan, gritting his teeth somewhat.Rage value from Zhao Hao: 444444444...

The Old Demon Emperor frowned, "Did he launch a sneak attack while you were heavily injured after your battle with King Qi and the Libationer?"

"While he did take advantage of my severe injuries and used some other tricks back then, he is now completely different. In fact, just a few days ago, I fought him in the human world. It was a fair one-on-one duel, and I still died at his hands," Zhao Hao said in a deep voice.

The expressions of the Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King completely changed. "How many moves did it take for him to defeat you?"

"One move." Zhao Hao's expression was exceptionally calm.

"What?" The Dragon King's jaw nearly dropped to the ground."That's impossible!" The Old Demon Emperor was even more incredulous. He and Zhao Hao had been mortal enemies for decades, knowing each other thoroughly. They were always evenly matched—alright, he admitted Zhao Hao was slightly stronger, but at most it was a 40-60 split. How could such a powerful being be instantly defeated by that kid in one move? Could he instantly defeat me in one move too?

He recalled that Zuan was not his match before and only succeeded in his sneak attack through various coincidences. How long had it been since then, and he had grown to this extent?

Seeing the Old Demon Emperor's doubtful gaze, Zhao Hao raised three fingers. "I swear before Yin Mountain and the River of Forgetfulness that I was indeed killed by Zuan in one move not long ago. If there is any falsehood in my words, may I be eternally damned to the Avici Hell!"

He knew in his heart that Zuan had achieved it by harnessing the infinite dragon pulse power from the Myriad Dragon Tomb and using a cultivation method that countered spirits. Now, without the Myriad Dragon Tomb's dragon pulse and since he himself was now a spirit, Zuan probably couldn't use that special method again. He was confident he could win another fight. But there was no need to explain this to the other two. It was better to let them help kill this kid. Besides, the Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King were familiar opponents, so there would be fewer variables in a fight with them.

Hearing him make such a severe oath, the Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King immediately believed him. Having experienced various torments of hell, they naturally understood how terrifying Avici Hell was; even the most heinous criminals dared not go there.

At this moment, the three of them tacitly surrounded Zuan in a pincer formation. They no longer underestimated him, instead planning to deal with this strongest opponent first.

The Old Demon Emperor secretly mused: Once this mysterious Zuan guy is dealt with, Zhao Hao will be the strongest. The Dragon King and I are old friends after all, so teaming up against Zhao Hao shouldn't be a problem. After getting rid of Zhao Hao, the Dragon King won't be my match. It looks like the *Underworld Tome of Life and Death* will be mine this time.

The Dragon King also pondered: Among the three of us, I am the weakest, and therefore the least threatening. So after Zuan is eliminated, Zhao Hao and the Old Demon Emperor will surely prioritize killing each other. At that point, I will reap the benefits, and the *Underworld Tome of Life and Death* will be mine!

Seeing the three united against him, Zuan felt a bit depressed. Indeed, lust brings misfortune; he hadn't expected retribution to come so quickly.

He looked at the Dragon King, making a final effort: "Dragon King, don't forget who actually killed you. Even if there's something between me and Hongyu, I at least helped you get revenge, so it should cancel out. Moreover, Zhao Hao colluded with outer-world demons, aiming to destroy this world. Do you really want to see the entire Sea Race fall into the hands of demons?"

He also looked at the Old Demon Emperor, clearly hoping they would prioritize the greater good.

Zhao Hao sneered, "What's wrong with letting the outer world in? The essence of our world is too weak. That's why a few of us have been stuck at the Earth Immortal stage, unable to advance. After a new world merges, its essence will be stronger, and we too can become stronger. This is what our generation should pursue."

Zuan said in a deep voice, "But in that scenario, countless ordinary people and cultivators would be devoured by demons, and the land would be ravaged. Are you unaware of the cost?"

"It's an ancient truth that a general's success is built upon ten thousand corpses," Zhao Hao said coldly. "Besides, I'm already dead. After I'm gone, who cares if the world floods!"

The Old Demon Emperor nodded in agreement. Indeed, he was worthy of being his lifelong rival; they thought alike.

The Dragon King, who had a relatively better relationship with Zuan among the three, replied, "Peeling... Zhao Hao did conspire with demons to ambush me before, but now that I'm dead, dwelling on it is meaningless. The authority of the Underworld is far more important. Once I obtain the *Underworld Tome of Life and Death*, I will naturally be able to protect our world."

Zuan: "..."

You don't even care about the grudge of being murdered, yet you guys are so concerned about the grudge of having your wives stolen?

"Enough talk, let's settle this with our hands!" Zhao Hao was somewhat wary of Zuan's persuasive ability, fearing that letting him continue would truly cause problems, so he was the first to attack.

He knew very well that if he didn't make the first move, the Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King, those two old foxes, definitely wouldn't act.

With a casual slap, a colossal palm suddenly appeared in the sky above Zuan, descending upon him. In that instant, the entire space seemed to solidify, making it impossible for the target within to evade.

Zuan had seen Zhao Hao use this move when he was still young and weak, leaving an indelible impression in his mind. At the time, he was utterly shocked, finding the terrifying pressure and spatial confinement overwhelmingly powerful.

But now that he had grown to his current level, looking at this move again, it seemed... rather ordinary?

He took a step forward, directly leaping out of the confined space.

With a deafening boom, the colossal handprint struck where Zuan had just stood, leaving behind a massive palm print dozens of meters deep.

The terrifying power made countless spirits gasp. Earlier, they had heard that this guy's wife and daughter-in-law had been taken, and they thought he was a good-for-nothing. They never expected him to be so formidable with his first move!

The Old Demon Emperor and the Dragon King both felt a chill in their hearts upon seeing this. Zhao Hao seemed even stronger than before. However, this Zuan was truly unfathomable. Indeed, he couldn't be viewed with the same perception as before.

Even after Zhao Hao had sworn an oath, both still harbored some doubts about how Zuan could be so powerful. But now, they fully believed it and dared not be careless in the slightest.

The Old Demon Emperor snorted coldly, and a pair of gigantic wings suddenly unfurled from his back. Each feather transformed into incredibly sharp sword qi that swirled towards Zuan.

Previously, these sword qi had shimmered with golden light, but now, in his undead form, they had taken on a misty, greenish-gray hue.

He had died previously under Zuan's destructive weapon, so this time, he learned his lesson and wouldn't give Zuan the chance to manifest those devastating weapons.

A Tai'a Sword suddenly appeared in Zuan's hand, and a brilliant sword qi lit up the air. The sword qi, like a celestial river pouring down, directly scattered the countless sword qi conjured by the Old Demon Emperor's wings.

Fortunately, the Dragon King let out a roar at that moment, and countless walls of sound waves intercepted the sword qi, preventing the Old Demon Emperor from being severely injured in the first clash.

"How is this possible!" The Old Demon Emperor's hands were bloody. Those wings were formed from his Golden Crow dharma body, indistinguishable from his true wings, yet they were defeated when directly confronting Zuan?

Among the three, he was the most shocked. After all, he was the first to die at Zuan's hands, though he had been severely injured at the time, and the dragon pulse bonus from that special secret realm had allowed Zuan's sneak attack to succeed.

In his mind, killing Zuan in his prime was as easy as flipping a hand.

But the scene before him made him instantly question his existence as a spirit.

How could he have grown so quickly?