Upon hearing Chi Zhongcheng's words, Wang Yuming, Zhou Shuling, and Han Yuerong were all slightly taken aback.

Han Yuerong then revealed a deep sense of indignation.

Wang Yuming and Zhou Shuling, although they already intended to challenge Chi Zhongcheng, were still embarrassed by Chi Zhongcheng's current assertive behavior.

After all, they were the heads of powerful families in Fengchi City, and experts at the ninth level of the Lihe Realm, only one step away from the True Yuan Realm. Naturally, they had their own dignity!

"Chi Zhongcheng, you're dreaming!" Han Yuerong said coldly.

"Since that's the case, then you might as well die here!" Chi Zhongcheng said coldly.

"I'd like to see what makes you think you can kill me!" Han Yuerong said without any politeness.

Chi Zhongcheng immediately ordered Master Ziyang: "Go, kill all three of them!"

Master Ziyang immediately let out a roar and charged towards Wang Yuming, Zhou Shuling, and Han Yuerong like a wild beast.

Wang Yuming immediately unleashed a ball of flame to attack Master Ziyang.

However, Wang Yuming's flames did not cause any harm to Master Ziyang.

Upon seeing this, Wang Yuming's expression changed drastically!

"My Gouyang Divine Fire is actually no match for him!" Wang Yuming exclaimed in shock.

The next moment, Master Ziyang pounced in front of Wang Yuming. Wang Yuming quickly made hand seals, and layers of colorful light shields appeared on his body.

These light shields are all formed from Wang Yuming's protective magical artifacts!

However, these shields were as fragile as paper in front of Master Ziyang. Master Ziyang grabbed the shields with both hands and tore them apart with a gentle tug!

Bang!

Master Ziyang struck Wang Yuming in the chest with his palm, causing Wang Yuming to fly backward, bleeding profusely, and fall to the ground in a sorry state.

"How is that possible!"

Zhou Shuling was so frightened that her face turned pale.

Wang Yuming was a martial arts master at the ninth level of the Separation and Union Realm, yet he was utterly powerless against this corpse-like figure.

What exactly is this thing?!

Zhao Shifei suddenly said coldly, "Patriarch Wang, Patriarch Zhou, Patriarch Han, I advise you to obediently follow Lord Chi's orders and serve him, otherwise the three of you will die here."

"Because this male corpse is the corpse of Master Ziyang!"

"When Master Ziyang passed away a thousand years ago, he used a secret method to transform himself into a zombie in an attempt to gain a glimmer of hope, but Master Ziyang failed."

"Although after being transformed into a zombie, Master Ziyang became this kind of zombie that is neither dead nor alive, he lost his consciousness and intelligence. And now, this zombie has been subdued by Lord Chi."

“You should know what kind of strength Master Ziyang is. Even though his strength has decreased after he turned himself into a zombie, he is still not someone you can withstand.”

Zhao Shifei's words shocked everyone present!

Those martial artists in the mid-stage and early-stage of the Separation and Union Realm all cast shocked and terrified glances at Master Ziyang.

No wonder this zombie is so powerful; it turns out it was transformed from Master Ziyang!

Master Ziyang was a Transcendent Realm expert. Even if the zombie he transformed into was not a Transcendent Realm expert, it must have been at the peak of the Divine Travel Realm!

Zhou Shuling and Wang Yuming finally realized why Chi Zhong had repeatedly organized people to sneak into the Ziyang Immortal Mansion.

It turns out that Chi Zhongcheng's true purpose was to create a zombie from the transformed form of Master Ziyang!

“We surrender! We are willing to pledge our loyalty!” Zhou Shuling said hurriedly.

Lord Chi laughed heartily and waved his hand.

Master Ziyang immediately returned to Chi Zhongcheng's side and stood obediently, ceasing his attack.

"In that case, you should take the pills now."

"This is a Soul-Cleansing Pill that I have carefully crafted. One year after taking the Soul-Cleansing Pill, the soul will be decomposed by it."

"But I will give you the antidote regularly to prevent the Soul-Cleansing Pill in your bodies from taking effect."

As soon as Chi Zhongcheng finished speaking, he took out three pills and threw them at Wang Yuming, Zhou Shuling, and Han Yuerong respectively.

Wang Yuming and Zhou Shuling looked at the pills in their hands, their faces showing deep conflict.

After taking the elixir, one becomes like a puppet formed in a pond.

They must not disobey any of Chi Zhongcheng's orders, or they will be killed and their souls will perish!

However, if they do not take this Soul-Cleansing Pill, they will be killed immediately by Master Ziyang!

The reason Zhao Shifei gave Wang Yuming, Zhou Shuling, and Han Yuerong the Soul-Cleansing Pill was naturally because they were strong enough, and Chi Zhongcheng didn't trust them.

Those martial artists in the mid-stage and early-stage of the Separation and Union Realm only need to make an oath; Chi Zhongcheng doesn't care at all whether they will betray him in the future.

However, Wang Yuming, Zhou Shuling, and Han Yuerong are all quite powerful, and they are backed by the three major families of Wang, Zhou, and Han.

If they betray us in the future, then the problem will become very serious.

That's why Zhao Shifei had no choice but to use such a despicable and insidious trick as the Soul-Cleansing Pill to control them!

At this moment, Wang Yuming and Zhou Shuling hesitated, but after hesitating for a long time, they finally took the Soul-Cleansing Pill!

After taking the Soul-Soothing Pill, the two of them knelt down on one knee before Chi Zhongcheng.

"From this day forward, we swear to serve Lord Chi to the death!"

Wang Yuming and Zhou Shuling spoke together.

Chi Zhongcheng laughed heartily, his face full of joy.

Immediately afterwards, Chi Zhongcheng looked towards Han Yuerong, because Han Yuerong had not yet taken the Soul-Cleansing Pill.

"Patriarch Han, did you see that? Patriarchs Wang and Zhou have already sworn allegiance to me. What are you waiting for? Do you think you still have the power to resist, or the chance to escape from me?"

"Stop daydreaming, give up, you have no way out!"

Chi Zhongcheng laughed loudly, his expression full of smugness.

Han Yuerong took a deep breath and said, "So what if there's no way out? Give me liberty or give me death! I, Han Yuerong, would rather die here today than be your puppet!"

After saying that, Han Yuerong crushed the Soul-Cleansing Pill in her hand into powder!

"Since that's the case, then you should just die!"

At Chi Zhongcheng's command, Master Ziyang roared and charged toward Han Yuerong.

Seeing this, Zhao Shifei shook his head and sighed, seemingly feeling sorry for Han Yuerong who was about to die here.

Wang Yuming felt ashamed.

Both being experts at the ninth level of the Separation and Union Realm, and both being heads of powerful families in Fengchi City, Han Yuerong would rather die than live in dishonor, while Chi Zhongcheng willingly submitted to him in order to save his own life.

The difference between the two of them is just too great!

Zhou Shuling sneered repeatedly, looking at Han Yuerong with a satisfied expression, and said, "So what if you obtained the Moon Mirror, an eighth-grade spiritual artifact, with Ye Feng's help! You're still going to die here! Han Yuerong, from now on, Fengchi City will only have three powerful families, not four!"