Published: January 21, 2025
With a surprised voice, one said, “It is still alive?”
“Do you know it?” Qin Chen looked over.
“My lord, this ghost cultivator is known as the Stone Statue Ghost Ancestor. Back in the day, he was also a third layer of pinnacle transcendence, his strength only second to a few quasi-emperor experts. I never expected he would still be alive.”
The Soul-Eating Underworld Insect was somewhat shocked, and suddenly thought of something, saying, “That's right, the Stone Statue Ghost Ancestor is a spirit born from dead stone in the Underworld. He has no soul but was born with intelligence after absorbing the power of the Underworld. Because he has no soul, he naturally wouldn’t be suppressed by divine soul power in this palace, which explains why he could survive.”
At the same time that Qin Chen and the others saw their opponent, a group of people in the Octagonal Hall also noticed Qin Chen and his entourage, their expressions revealing various emotions.
A hint of killing intent flashed in Kāluó Underworld Ancestor's eyes but quickly disappeared, while weary dragon ghost ancestor and others showed expressions of surprise.
As for Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor, he couldn't wait to fly towards Qin Chen.
“Hahaha, Young Master Chen, you finally arrived! We have been waiting for you here for a long time.”
Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor was excited, instantly appearing in front of Qin Chen. However, before he could get close, a massive figure suddenly blocked his way.
With a loud bang, Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor felt as if he had crashed into a stone, stepping back two paces and frowning as he looked at the figure before him.
“Impudence! Who are you to dare act so recklessly in front of the lord of the underworld? Stop right there!”
The Soul-Eating Underworld Insect shouted coldly, releasing a terrifying aura that firmly intimidated Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor, resembling a guardian.
Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor frowned, stabilizing his posture, and looked up and down at the Soul-Eating Underworld Insect, saying, “Who are you? Looking so ugly and still pretending in front of this ancestor? Don’t you know my identity?”
“Daring to offend the lord of the underworld, I don’t care who you are,” the Soul-Eating Underworld Insect snorted coldly, its killing intent surging, refusing to give way.
It was then that Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor realized the Soul-Eating Underworld Insect's title, frowning as he looked at it, “Are you the new subordinate of the lord of the underworld?”
“Lord of the underworld?”
The Soul-Eating Underworld Insect was taken aback.
At this moment, Ancestor of the Void Crocodile hurried over to the Soul-Eating Underworld Insect's side and whispered, “Brother Soul-Eating, this one is Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor, one of the seven underworld generals under the Emperor of the Underworld back in the day. Now he is the top general under the lord of the underworld, he is one of us!”
“Top general under the lord of the underworld?”
The Soul-Eating Underworld Insect was startled, its body trembling.
Damn, why didn’t anyone tell me this earlier? What should I do now?
The Soul-Eating Underworld Insect’s face turned pale with fear, its previously righteous expression softened instantly as it wiped cold sweat and said, “Senior Ten Thousand Bones, this subordinate is the Soul-Eating Underworld Insect, once a spiritual insect under the Underworld Insect Emperor, I now follow the lord of the underworld and serve the lord. I did not know it was senior who had arrived and accidentally offended you, please forgive me, senior.”
The Soul-Eating Underworld Insect bowed its head in fear, repeatedly wiping its cold sweat.
There was no other way; who told him, as a newcomer, to act recklessly in front of an elder?
Under the Underworld Insect Emperor?
Ten Thousand Bones Underworld Ancestor looked at Qin Chen with surprise, secretly marveling. How long had it been since he parted ways with Qin Chen? Young Master Chen had actually taken in another little brother, and one who was once under the command of the Underworld Insect Emperor at that.