Chapter 141: Chapter 140: Disqualification from Reincarnation!
Every word from Yu Nianzhao pierced directly into his lungs.
Zhang Hao’s soul trembled with anger. "Was it you who killed the butcher? Destroyed the Underworld? Are you the reason I can’t sacrifice for resurrection?"
"It was I who destroyed the Underworld." Xie Jiuxiao coldly focused his murderous intent on himself.
"I’ve told you, that sacrificial method is just a scam, meant to fool you!"
Yu Nianzhao spoke seriously, "In the world of dark arts, there are indeed sacrificial resurrection sorceries, but the aura you’ve been contaminated with is definitely not to resurrect you. That aura... is a hundred times more mysterious than your life force. You were just a pawn on the sacrificial path, nothing more."
"Impossible! You’re lying, trying to drive a wedge between us, I don’t believe it!" Zhang Hao’s eyes were about to pop, his soul body swelling several times in agitation, opening a giant abyssal mouth as if to swallow them all.
"I’ll sacrifice your souls and innards to bring about resurrection."
He roared, causing the prison to shake. From his soul body, black remnants emerged one by one, racing forward with hostility toward Yu Nianzhao and the others.
"Protect the Prince!"
Mr. Zhao shouted in desperation, and the Dragon Shadow Guards hidden in the shadows immediately moved, blocking in front of Xie Jiuxiao.
"It’s useless, these are ghosts he’s devoured; ordinary people can’t defeat them."
Yu Nianzhao watched as the fierce ghosts penetrated the Dragon Shadow Guards and rushed straight at them. She instantly drew a talisman in mid-air, pushing it forward with her small hand, and the golden light of the talisman layered up like a large net, wrapping the ghosts inside.
Crackle, crackle!
Ahhh—
The sound of roasting accompanied by the ghastly wails of the fierce ghosts, all turned to ash.
The Dragon Shadow Guards tainted by the evil spirits fell to one knee in despair.
Zhang Hao glared venomously at Yu Nianzhao. "You certainly have some skills, being able to so easily dissolve my vengeful ghost aura, but I won’t admit defeat so easily."
He formed his five fingers into claws, beckoning, and the Dragon Shadow Guards, their eyes red, stood up with malevolent expressions and pointed their blades at Yu Nianzhao and Xie Jiuxiao.
Mr. Zhao was horrified, "Are you crazy? You are the Dragon Shadow Guards, you can’t aim your blades at the Prince."
Xie Jiuxiao immediately spotted the trick and his eyes were cold. "Are they being manipulated?"
"Yes, they were just contaminated with evil spirits and are now controlled by Zhang Hao."
Yu Nianzhao flipped her fingertips, casting a Fire Talisman that swiftly attached to the Dragon Shadow Guards. Before they even had a chance to approach, the evil spirits on them were burned away by the red lotus Karmic Fire from the talisman, and after just two steps, they collapsed onto the ground, fainting.
"Twins should be a matter of joy. Your elder brother, though mediocre, still diligently protected your government position even when bullied. Yet, you see only yourself, selfish and unwilling to even be a ghost."
Yu Nianzhao’s eyes were icy as she conjured a blade of judgment. "Zhang Hao, it’s not just those two lives in your hands; Zhang Qin, Ma Liu, Hao Shufen—do you remember these names?"
The judgment blade aimed at Zhang Hao, the dagger flickering with a faint purple light.
"How do you know about these people?" Zhang Hao’s soul began to tremble again, and as he stared at the judgment blade, a deep fear emerged from the depths of his soul. He was terrified, feeling as if his deeply buried secrets were being uncovered layer by layer.
"Shufen? Did you kill Shufen?"
The dying Zhang Ze suddenly sat up, as if illuminated by a final burst of brilliance. In those timid eyes, a startling cold light erupted, "Zhang Hao, tell me, was it you who killed Shufen?"
"Hao Shufen? I heard that name; it was said she died suddenly, originally Zhang Hao’s wife."
Mr. Zhao scratched his head, suddenly recalling, "Zhang Hao and they lived at the end of our street, and my wife talked to her once. She had a pretty good impression, said she was straightforward. When I heard she died, I felt it was a pity."
"So that means this Hao Shufen was actually not Zhang Hao’s wife, but his brother’s wife." Xie Jiuxiao’s thoughts were very clear.
"Hmph, so what if I was the one who killed her!"
Zhang Hao had nothing to hide and showed no remorse. "She was just a peasant woman, what’s so good about her? Just a drag on our progress. We should have married the aristocratic ladies from Shangjing; any one of them is better than her. But you wouldn’t listen, so I talked to her personally. Even though she was scared, she refused to leave your side. What could I do? I had to kill her to end it."
Zhang Ze sobbed out loud, "That was your sister-in-law! I naively thought she really died suddenly—it’s my fault for pitying you. I shouldn’t have gone in your place to the capital. I should’ve stayed in the little village. At least I could live a normal life now, not become a prisoner. I was wrong, it’s all my fault. Shufen was so innocent and kind, and you killed her. Zhang Hao, you truly deserve death. You are not a good person in life and even worse in death. I will kill you!"
He shakily got up and staggered toward Zhang Hao.
Of course, he fell into emptiness and crashed to the ground again.
"Hahaha, you’re not only a coward but also a fool. I’m already a ghost, how do you plan to kill me?" Zhang Hao’s laugh was wicked, full of disdain and contempt for his brother.
Zhang Ze coughed violently, his face pale as he knelt toward Yu Nianzhao. "Please, lady, destroy him. Such an unworthy person doesn’t deserve to be human or ghost. If you can kill him to avenge Shufen, I am willing to sacrifice my soul."
"This deal sounds good to me. I accept it."
Yu Nianzhao had already judged Zhang Hao, naturally intending to eliminate the threat. And for receiving a soul for no reason, her mood improved significantly.
The judgment blade shook with a sly wobble. "Zhang Hao, you have harmed many without remorse. Therefore, may your... soul be annihilated, stripping you of your right to reincarnation."
Terrified by the judgment blade’s power, Zhang Hao no longer bore the arrogant attitude, turning into black mist to escape.
"Where do you think you’re going?"
Yu Nianzhao stepped forward, lightly tapping the judgment blade.
The judgment blade twisted in arrogance, shooting quickly to confront Zhang Hao.
Whoosh!
Encased in purple light, the judgment blade transformed into a large sword, mercilessly slashing toward Zhang Hao.
Ahhhh—
Zhang Hao had no time to dodge, his vision ending on a large "death" mark, his soul scattered into oblivion.