Two days ago, in the Ghost Market, Yan Shouyi had no chance of confronting Shi Jing head-on.
At that time, he was chased all over the Ghost Market by Shi Jing, and it was only by hiding in the Feng Lai Lou that he escaped.
Shi Jing had originally thought that by coming to the Imperial Tomb, he could easily kill Yan Shouyi as if crushing an ant, just by meeting him.
However, at this moment, Yan Shouyi was behind Shi Jing, making him feel like thorns on his back, too terrified to move.
Shi Jing himself was a ghost, yet Yan Shouyi behind him gave him a chill.
A coldness that made him want to shrink his neck.
For a Ghost King who had lived for hundreds of years, this was no different from a profound humiliation!
But Shi Jing lacked the courage to turn back and confront Yan Shouyi.
"Are you causing trouble for us?" Yan Shouyi asked coldly.
This tone was different from the previous Yan Shouyi, but Shi Jing could never have guessed that another soul resided within Yan Shouyi, let alone that Yan Shouyi had completely gained the power of that soul.
He swallowed a nonexistent saliva, opened his mouth, but didn't know what to answer.
*Snap!*
A cold hand landed on Shi Jing's shoulder, and Yan Shouyi whispered in his ear, "Never mind, you don't need to answer."
Yan Shouyi's hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, making Shi Jing's teeth tremble. "Why...?"
"Who would bother to remember someone whose soul has scattered?"
Yan Shouyi smiled faintly, and then the hand on Shi Jing's shoulder instantly locked onto Shi Jing's neck!
Shi Jing's face paled in shock, his body instantly exploded, turning into a mass of ghostly energy and fleeing.
Even though it was ghostly energy, without expressions or movements, the desperate manner in which it fled was akin to a timid mouse encountering a strong wildcat.
Flee!
Must flee!!
If I don't leave now, I'll suffer the same fate as Yu Jin Hong!!
Shi Jing completely abandoned the pride befitting a Ghost King, his mind solely focused on how to escape this damned Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang.
On the side, Tao Hua Ying was also deeply shocked by Yan Shouyi's power.
After feeling fortunate that she had followed the right person, she anxiously shouted:
"Young Master, don't let him go!"
Yan Shouyi glanced at Tao Hua Ying, his eyes filled with surprise and scrutiny as if looking at a stranger, leaving Tao Hua Ying bewildered.
Why does Young Master seem not to recognize me?
However, Yan Shouyi did not dwell on Tao Hua Ying's identity, only knowing that she was on his side.
Yan Shouyi unhurriedly raised the Zanpakuto, slightly flexing his hand on the hilt, as if getting accustomed to the unfamiliar blade.
"The malevolent energy is strong, perfectly suited for me!"
He revealed a satisfied smile, then black energy surged from his body, and the Six-Character Mantra of Buddhism on the Zanpakuto, its golden light, was gradually swallowed by the malevolent energy.
The Six-Character Mantra of Buddhism was left on the Zanpakuto by Monk Miao Ji to suppress the malevolent energy.
It was precisely because of the Six-Character Mantra of Buddhism's suppression that Yan Shouyi could use the Zanpakuto; otherwise, in his previous state, he would likely have been backlashed by its malevolent energy.
But General Qing Jiang did not need to consider this.
He was already worried that he didn't have enough malevolent energy!
The malevolent energy within the Zanpakuto was completely released by Yan Shouyi, surging out like a torrent!
"Slash!"
Yan Shouyi let out a fierce roar, his Zanpakuto slashing diagonally downward. Numerous currents of malevolent energy converged on the blade, forming blade qi that shot forward!
The blade qi flew with extreme speed, destroying the roofs of the Imperial City buildings it encountered along the way!
Countless bricks and tiles flew into the sky!
The ghostly energy fleeing ahead coalesced into Shi Jing's face, his expression filled with terror.
What kind of blade is this, so fast?!
When did malevolent energy become so proficiently wielded by a living person?!
As a ghost, Shi Jing had never been so afraid of a living person!
*Slish—*
The black blade qi caught up to Shi Jing, instantly splitting the ghostly energy in two.
Shi Jing's essence was greatly damaged, but the two halves of ghostly energy actually fled in different directions.
Tao Hua Ying immediately said, "Young Master! If even one wisp of ghostly energy escapes, Shi Jing can still linger on!"
Yan Shouyi nodded slightly, he had naturally seen through Shi Jing's trick.
No one could escape his grasp!
Yan Shouyi's feet began to move like the wind, pursuing rapidly. His body leaped continuously across the rooftops of the Imperial City, as if freed from the constraints of gravity and inertia, moving even faster than the two wisps of ghostly energy flying in the air!
He caught up to one wisp of ghostly energy, leaped up, and plunged into it.
Then, Shi Jing was grabbed by the neck by Yan Shouyi and flung out from the ghostly energy!
Shi Jing's face was filled with horror.
The moment this brat crashed into the ghostly energy, powerful malevolent energy erupted from his body, and influenced by this energy, Shi Jing's true form was revealed.
However, Shi Jing, having regained his senses, also breathed a sigh of relief.
Because Yan Shouyi was pursuing one wisp of ghostly energy, it gave the other wisp of ghostly energy an opportunity to escape.
As long as he could stall for a few more seconds, the other wisp of ghostly energy would escape the Imperial City, and Yan Shouyi would not be able to catch it!
By sacrificing his soul's integrity, at least his life was saved!
"Did you think you escaped?"
Yan Shouyi's lips curled slightly, bringing even more dread to Shi Jing.
*Bang!*
Yan Shouyi slammed Shi Jing heavily onto the ground, then reversed his grip on the Zanpakuto, piercing straight through his chest and pinning him to the ground!
Then, he pressed Shi Jing's head with his bare hand, his eyes cold as he said, "To cut the grass, you must remove the roots; you cannot escape!"
Countless currents of malevolent energy overflowed from Yan Shouyi's body, surging into Shi Jing's body.
And the ghostly energy, which was already close to escaping the Imperial City, suddenly hovered in mid-air, accompanied by screams, and a torrent of malevolent energy erupted from within the ghostly energy!
"Two wisps of ghostly energy are one person's soul; no one can escape."
Yan Shouyi finished speaking, and then crushed Shi Jing's head in front of him!
Shi Jing before his eyes instantly had his soul scattered, his body transforming into essence, which Yan Shouyi completely absorbed.
Not only that, but the other wisp of ghostly energy on the other side of the Imperial City was also being torn apart by the malevolent energy.
This half of Shi Jing finally felt the threat of his soul scattering but was powerless to resist!
"No!!!"
Accompanied by Shi Jing's unwilling roar, this wisp of ghostly energy was also torn into fragments!
The malevolent energy wrapped around the remaining essence, also converging into Yan Shouyi's mouth!
With lightning-like methods, killing two Ghost Kings, Yan Shouyi's strength rose another level after absorbing their essence.
Yan Shouyi, who had witnessed this slaughter firsthand, sincerely yearned for General Qing Jiang's strength.
If he also possessed such ability, he could easily deal with Li Gen Miao, right?
As if sensing Yan Shouyi's thoughts, General Qing Jiang said in his heart:
"Your era and mine are different, and moreover, my abilities were forged through battles on the battlefield; we are not comparable. As a descendant, you are already very powerful, and your future is boundless."
"Thank you for your comfort," Yan Shouyi asked, "After devouring two Ghost Kings, how has your strength recovered?"