Supreme Son-in-Law

"Bring his things to me, then bury him." The ghost cultivator commanded, pointing at the dead man.

Under his command, the three took out their companion's belongings and respectfully buried the body on the spot.

"All of your things too, hand them over." After the three returned, the ghost cultivator took the things and commanded.

"Yes!" The three had no choice but to comply obediently.

"Very good!" After the three handed over their items, the ghost cultivator nodded contentedly and started cultivating like mad with the acquired items.

"You're too weak; let me help you!" After finishing cultivation, the ghost cultivator looked at the three before him and forcibly boosted their power.

The three had little hope initially, but with the ghost cultivator's actions, they were surprised to find their power rapidly increasing.

Advanced Peak Martial Saint!

Peak Martial Saint!

Veteran Peak Martial Saint!

Indeed, in a short time, under the ghost cultivator's bizarre powers, they transformed into veteran peak Martial Saints.

"Though you've become stronger, your lives are in my hands, like this." After boosting their power, the ghost cultivator smiled and snapped his fingers.

With the ghost cultivator's snap, the three were shocked to feel extremely uncomfortable, as if dying.

"Mercy! Master, have mercy!"

"The pain is killing me, I beg you, master, spare me; I promise to be a loyal dog."

Feeling endless pain within, the three desperately begged for mercy.

Then, the ghost cultivator snapped his fingers again, and the three returned to normal.

Upon recovery, they looked at the ghost cultivator with terror, as if they saw a devil.

At this moment, they were truly frightened, scared out of their wits by the ghost cultivator's terrifying methods, cautiously approaching the ghost cultivator, voluntarily kneading his shoulders and legs, truly acting like dogs.

Seeing this, the ghost cultivator laughed smugly.

When boosting these few fellows, the ghost cultivator used a secret technique to turn them into his secret servants.

This secret technique can rapidly enhance these people's power but also keep their life and death under his control.

With the ghost cultivator's current strength, the realm of secret servants can reach at most veteran peak Martial Saint level.

But, as the ghost cultivator's level improves, the secret servants can get even stronger.

"Let's go! Follow me to seize humans and treasures." After enjoying, the ghost cultivator led the crew and began frantic actions.

Anyone they encounter, they want both treasures and people.

Don't give the treasures? They'll beat you until you do.

If you dare not comply and act as a dog? They'll kill you outright.

Using this method, the ghost cultivator spent over a day violently seizing numerous treasures, killing more than ten people, and subduing thirty dogs.

And after using all the seized resources, the ghost cultivator's realm had already advanced to veteran half-step Martial God, his power becoming even more terrifying.

As for his thirty secret servants behind him, they were all boosted to the realm of peak Martial Saint pinnacle.

Thirty peak Martial Saint pinnacles, this was already extremely terrifying.

Moreover, leading them was the ghost cultivator, a veteran half-step Martial God, far surpassing the terrifying level of a half-step Martial God.

Such a force will undoubtedly kill anyone who crosses their path or any deity that attempts to stop them.

Hence, the ghost cultivator continued to plunder with thirty dogs, endlessly seizing resources and people.

Encountering them means bad luck.

...

On the other side, Ye Feng had certain achievements with his crew.

During this period, Ye Feng harvested over thirty ten-thousand-year herbs, plus three spirit grasses, all planted inside the Ancient Jade Gourd.

Meanwhile, the Godslaying Sword had already strengthened to resemble a veteran third-grade junior spiritual artifact, augmenting its power again.

Ye Feng's realm also advanced to advanced peak Martial Venerable.

This was all thanks to Situ Jing. At night when together with Situ Jing, his power would enhance; though the effect diminished over time, it remained fairly good.

Additionally, filled with rich spiritual qi and pill aid, Ye Feng unknowingly entered late stage of the fourth level of qi cultivation, reaching the peak of late stage.

As for Situ Jing, his realm elevated even higher, reaching peak Martial Venerable pinnacle.

At this point, Situ Jing already possesses the power to slay apex peak Martial Saints.

Indeed, as strength increased, gradually adapting to powerful cultivation techniques and combat techniques, Situ Jing's combat prowess became significantly more terrifying.

Feng Gu and Old Gong also had obvious improvements.

Under Ye Feng's assistance, Feng Gu became an advanced Martial Saint, capable of contending with peak Martial Saints.

Old Gong was even fiercer, advanced peak Martial Saint, capable of slaying peak Martial Saints.

This was all thanks to Ye Feng's guidance and assistance, besides pill aid.

Ye Feng assisted them like this, yet they didn't request the harvested herbs or spirit grass.

Under Ye Feng's leadership, they arrived at a blood-red swamp, evidently very dangerous.

Yet, even so, there were traces of others having passed through.

"Let's go! Let's check it out." Noticing signs of passage, Ye Feng promptly led the crew into the swamp.

As they delved deeper into the swamp, the color grew redder, seemingly stained with blood.

After traversing a certain distance, monsters started attacking.

Roar~

Roar, roar~

With continuous roars, creatures resembling loaches leapt up, shooting water arrows at them.

Slash!

Ye Feng calmly slew them one by one, then sheathed his sword steadily.

Originally, Feng Gu and the crew could have handled them, but to enhance the Godslaying Sword's power, Ye Feng had to act personally.

These monsters held peak Martial Saint strength, so after slashing them, the Godslaying Sword's power clearly boosted.

Thus, Ye Feng was driven with energy, paving the way ahead, forcefully killing through.

Sure enough, after advancing a certain distance, traces of humans appeared, comprising several teams.

Presently, they all halted, staring at a blood-red altar ahead, motionless.

"Let's go! Let's check it out." Seeing this, Ye Feng instantly grew spirited, leading the crew directly over.

Approaching, Ye Feng found the blood-red altar was enveloped by some kind of blood-red light.

"Why don't you go over?" Seeing no one dare approach, Ye Feng asked puzzledly.

"Can't enter!" The other party shook their head, responding, "We tried; approaching gets you repelled."

"It's you…" Simultaneously, that person glanced back, seeing Ye Feng, they distanced themselves.

With his reaction, others also distanced themselves from Ye Feng.

Evidently, Ye Feng's fierce reputation had completely scared them away, avoiding provocation.

Ye Feng didn't pay attention to them, rather he focused on the blood-red altar, thinking deeply…