Old Devil Ghost even dared to harm the disciples of various large Sects; many disciples from major sects had previously met their tragic end at his hands.

Therefore, he was listed as a wanted target by various sects, making him a notorious evil Cultivator.

Mentioning Old Devil Ghost’s name would make many Cultivators feel a sense of dread.

The Eastern Luo Sect’s wanted list clearly stated that anyone who could kill Old Devil Ghost would receive one million Immortal Stones and a fourth-grade Immortal Artifact as a reward.

"Fellow Daoist, when this old man passed by earlier, he saw immortal light soaring into the sky here, causing quite a commotion. I wonder if some rare treasure has appeared?"

"Or perhaps, it’s a celestial phenomenon caused by Fellow Daoist’s recent breakthrough to the Golden Immortal realm?"

Old Devil Ghost asked Fang Hong with a chuckle, his tone sounding very friendly, as if he were chatting with an old friend.

If he hadn’t seen the sect’s wanted list, Fang Hong might truly have believed him to be a kind and amiable old man.

"No rare treasure has appeared; it’s merely a celestial phenomenon I inadvertently triggered when I just broke through my realm."

Fang Hong replied simply, his gaze sweeping over Old Devil Ghost, wanting to see what he would say next.

"So that’s it. Then I must congratulate Fellow Daoist on successfully advancing to the Golden Immortal realm."

Old Devil Ghost’s smile deepened, and he even cupped his hands in greeting towards Fang Hong.

"To be honest, this old man appeared because there’s a matter I’d like to ask for Fellow Daoist’s help with. If it succeeds, this old man will surely prepare a generous gift and will not mistreat Fellow Daoist."

"What kind of help? Fellow Daoist, do tell." Fang Hong smiled slightly, asking curiously.

Old Devil Ghost’s lips curved into a strange smile, and he slowly said, "It’s like this, I’d like to invite Fellow Daoist to be a guest in my Devil Ghost Banner for a few days."

As soon as his voice fell, a sharp glint flashed in Old Devil Ghost’s eyes, and he slowly raised his right hand.

A deep purple banner slowly floated out from his sleeve, hovering behind him.

On the surface of the banner, countless twisted ghost shadows could vaguely be seen wriggling, exuding an eerie aura!

Boom. Boom. Boom.

As soon as the purple banner appeared, a series of dull roars immediately resounded.

Immediately after, countless shrill cries of wronged souls erupted from the banner, and black demonic qi surged out from within like a tide, instantly engulfing the surroundings.

This demonic qi carried a bone-chilling coldness, rushing towards Fang Hong, quickly surrounding him, trapping him in place and preventing him from moving.

This was Old Devil Ghost’s infamous natal Immortal Artifact—the Devil Ghost Banner.

This banner was a genuine sixth-grade Immortal Artifact, refined through extremely malicious means, forcibly incorporating a large number of living souls into it, making it a soul-type Immortal Artifact.

Ordinary Golden Immortals would have their souls suppressed in its presence.

Affected by the sinister aura emanating from the Devil Ghost Banner, Fang Hong felt a chill penetrate his body, and his normally smooth-flowing immortal Qi instantly became sluggish.

The refining method of this Devil Ghost Banner was surprisingly similar to his own demon soul banner.

The core idea was identical: both relied on refining living souls to enhance their power and could also suppress an opponent’s soul through soul-capturing force, hindering the opponent’s immortal Qi circulation.

"As expected of the renowned Old Devil Ghost, his actions are truly overbearing; he resorts to refining people directly at the slightest disagreement."

There was no trace of fear on Fang Hong’s face; instead, he revealed a strange smile, and his eyes even held a hint of anticipation.

"Oh? You actually recognize this old man?"

"You must be a disciple of one of those prestigious and righteous major sects, right? Otherwise, how would you know this old man’s name." Old Devil Ghost’s smile receded slightly, and he stared intently at Fang Hong.

The other party not only showed no panic but even smiled, which was somewhat beyond his expectation.

A inexplicable sense of unease rose in Old Devil Ghost’s heart; he always felt that something was amiss.

"Fellow Daoist is joking; I am merely an ordinary Loose Cultivator who wanders everywhere, not a disciple of any major sect."

"However, Your Excellency just said you wanted to invite me to be a guest in your Devil Ghost Banner? Coincidentally, I also have a small matter I’d like to ask for Fellow Daoist’s help with." Fang Hong said calmly.

Old Devil Ghost raised an eyebrow.

"What matter? Tell me."

"It’s nothing major, just that I’d like to invite Your Excellency to be a guest in my demon soul banner for a few days, how about it?" Fang Hong’s smile deepened.

As he spoke, a thick black Qi suddenly rose behind him, and a pitch-black banner slowly emerged.

At the top of the banner, the skull artifact spirit opened its mouth, letting out a sharp roar. Demonic Qi surged, and demonic light shot out in all directions, resisting the Devil Ghost Banner.

"To be honest, my demon soul banner happens to be short on people. If Fellow Daoist is willing to come, it would be a great help."

A while ago, Fang Hong was training in the Flame Demon Mountain Range, where he hunted many Demon Beasts and refined all their demon souls into the demon soul banner.

With the nourishment of these demon souls, the demon soul banner had successfully advanced and was now a fifth-grade Immortal Artifact.

Although it was still one grade lower than Old Devil Ghost’s sixth-grade Devil Ghost Banner, Fang Hong still had the Soul Nurturing Pearl, a treasure, in his possession.

The Soul Nurturing Pearl could guard the soul, and combined with the demon soul banner, it was enough to counteract the soul suppression of the Devil Ghost Banner.

"A Soul Banner. You actually refined a Soul Banner too. It seems you might not necessarily be a disciple of those righteous major sects." Old Devil Ghost was slightly surprised.

"However, with just your fifth-grade Soul Banner, you dare to challenge my sixth-grade Devil Ghost Banner? You’re simply overestimating yourself."

Before his voice fell, Old Devil Ghost flipped his right hand, and a long sword, entirely crimson, appeared in his hand.

As soon as this long sword appeared, it emitted a heaven-piercing bloody light, and a bloody smell instantly permeated the air.

It was clearly a fierce weapon stained with countless blood, and its grade had reached a fifth-grade Immortal Artifact, its power not to be underestimated.

Old Devil Ghost gripped the Blood Fiend Sword, ready to launch a fierce attack towards Fang Hong, but just then, he suddenly glimpsed a pair of platinum-colored wings appearing behind Fang Hong.

At the same time, Fang Hong clenched his right hand, and a pitch-black long sword appeared in his hand—it was the soul severing sword.

Before Old Devil Ghost could react, the Swift Wind Wings behind Fang Hong lightly vibrated, and his figure instantly transformed into an afterimage, moving at extreme speed.

Immediately after, a black and white intertwined sword shadow flashed like lightning, accurately slashing towards Old Devil Ghost’s body.

Whoosh.

The sword shadow streaked across the sky. By the time Old Devil Ghost sensed the danger, it was already too late.

He only felt a blur before his eyes; Fang Hong, who was still several zhang away, instantly appeared behind him, and blood slowly dripped from the soul severing sword.

"Uhh, h-how.. how is this possible?" Old Devil Ghost’s body stiffened in place, his eyes wide, his expression terrified.

The immortal Qi within his body was rapidly draining, and the Devil Ghost Banner behind him and the Blood Fiend Sword in his hand gradually lost their immortal Qi support, their light dimming bit by bit.

"Your speed is too slow." Fang Hong stood behind Old Devil Ghost, saying expressionlessly.

With the sixth-grade soul severing sword combined with the fifth-grade Swift Wind Wings, plus the Aurora Sword Technique that Fang Hong cultivated, Old Devil Ghost’s reaction speed made it impossible for him to dodge.