Chapter 1: The Gate of a Hundred Demons
Follow him! He wants to shake us off
Either you perish, or I do
Unknowingly, three years have already passed. The top three from that year have surprisingly fallen to such a state, hum...
Two outer disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, instructed by Shangguan Yunfei, trailed Xiao Wu as he entered the territory of the Wild Ghost Cave. They observed that Xiao Wu maintained his speed, swiftly passing by a group of cautious outer disciples, and continued to charge deeper inside, causing the atmosphere to grow increasingly tense and terrifying.
However, two years have passed, and Xiao Wu can no longer wait, nor is he willing to wait any longer
Hurry!
In the crowd just a few meters away, the outer disciples gathered in groups of three to five, whispering to each other and passing the time, showing no hesitation that Xiao Wu was nearby
Entering a small pit chamber, Xiao Wu stopped in his tracks and looked around
On the night of the full moon, the first blossoms unfold
Allow me to deal with these two tailgaters behind me first
Seven days later, the three-year term will be completed
Xiao Wu stopped in his tracks and turned to face the sycophant of Shangguan Yunfei
Of course
As soon as the words were spoken, the shadow of the pointer on the compass shifted towards the highest position, gradually stitching together
Shangguan Yunfei stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with an air of superiority
Some inner disciples who were once familiar with Xiao Wu also held a indifferent attitude and took great pleasure in discussing this matter
Regardless of whether they are inner or outer disciples, all who comprehend the essence of their cultivation may proceed to the Wild Ghost Cave's underground palace for training and experience, capturing ghost servants, obtaining ghost weapons, and excavating treasures... The fortunate ones not only have the opportunity to acquire treasures within the Wild Ghost Cave's underground palace, but also the chance to obtain ghost weapons and spirit stones from the bodies of their fellow disciples who perished in the underground palace, and even spirit ghosts transformed from their fellow disciples. Here, I wish all junior brothers and sisters fruitful gains. Without further ado, let us set off!
With a command from Shangguan Yunfei, the protective formation was suddenly activated, and some outer disciples rushed eagerly into the night
As the chief disciple of the core circle of the Hundred Ghost Gate, he had already broken through to the peak of the Comprehension Realm a month ago, officially entering the Spirit Movement Realm
The sound emanated from a small, pocket-sized tripod cauldron hanging from Xiao Wu's neck. Upon closer inspection, it was not difficult to notice that this seemingly dull and dark cauldron, which exuded an air of antiquity, appeared to have some mottled and damaged areas. A delicate ghostly face emerged from the flawed section, revealing an expression filled with hunger and anticipation, urging eagerly:
They finally realized that, after all, they had been outer disciples for three years; even without the ghost servant, it was still very dangerous to go all out in a true frenzy.
At this thought, an invisible and chilling aura spread out from the center of the mist, permeating the crowd
This seat has sensed that there are hundreds of ghostly beings in this pit of a hundred people, capture them all! Let them be brought in and make them kill each other in the cauldron, hehehe... Although the number is a bit small and cannot give birth to a ghost king, it is absolutely no problem to nurture a ghost servant of the ghost guard level.
As he was leaving, Shangguan Yunfei cast a seemingly casual glance at two of the outer disciples, his eyes glinting with a cold light, imbued with a commanding presence
The Wild Ghost Cave was once a vast battlefield for mortals. Over the course of several decades, more than several million soldiers and warriors have perished here. It was ultimately discovered that this place is a site of great misfortune, secretly arranged by a powerful figure from the demonic sect, capable of inciting intense hostility and giving rise to malevolent spirits. Over time, it can even seize one's mind.
No way! Even if we break into the underground palace, we must see him turn into a corpse; otherwise, we won't be able to report back to Senior Brother Shangguan.
The world is filled with malevolent forces, a perilous place of trials... Outside the Wild Ghost Cave tomb, the atmosphere is particularly unsettling
Since being captured and becoming an outer disciple of the Hundred Ghosts Gate, Xiao Wu has been determined to cultivate and leave the mountain. However, due to his naivety, he provoked the competitive and narrow-minded elder's legitimate son, Shangguan Yunfei. Two years ago, the ghost servants were continuously destroyed, and he was then suppressed for a full two years
Everyone avoids like a snake or scorpion
Only now does he think of fighting for his life, which is rather late... To refine a low-level ghost soldier into a high-level ghost warrior, it requires at least seven days, unless he can immediately capture a ghost upon leaving the mountain gate, otherwise... It is believed that the fall of Xiao Wu is already inevitable. Back in the day, Senior Brother Shangguan publicly declared that he would make Xiao Wu into a ghost under his control, and unexpectedly, this is about to be validated.
Unmoved by the surrounding gazes of mockery, ridicule, or pity, Xiao Wu silently gripped the dull iron sword in his hand, expressionless as he stared intently at the protective formation ahead.
The presence of sinister energy here is abundant, secluded and uninhabited, indeed quite remarkable
The eight disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Gate outside the underground palace exchanged glances and decisively followed in.
Xiao Wu entered the underground palace with two tails, one in front and one behind
Is this good enough here
The area where Xiao Wu stands, with a radius of three meters, is devoid of any approach from others
Ah... He certainly has to come. The sect's regulations state that those who have been initiated for three years must refine at least three ghost servants to the ghost soldier level, or have one ghost servant refined to the ghost warrior level; otherwise, they will be expelled from the mountain gate. Xiao Wu entered the sect on the seventh day of July three years ago, and in another seven days, if he cannot capture a ghost servant and cannot present results, he will inevitably become the ghost servant of Senior Brother Shouxi, enduring torment for eternity. This night of the full moon, when ghostly beings are prevalent, is already his last opportunity.
The two outer disciples displayed respectful expressions and nodded quietly
The dozens of underground tombs in the Ghost Cave, each capable of accommodating hundreds of people, are bound to be opened
Up until now, Shangguan Yunfei has shown no signs of letting go
The Hundred-Person Pit Tomb appears from the outside as a massive burial mound, surrounded by swirling green smoke, with the sound of the wind rising to create waves of ghostly wails and howls, echoing back and forth.
The moonlight blossoms
Eight disciples of the Hundred Ghosts, clearly distinguished, stood on either side of the underground palace, not daring to enter
The atmosphere of the Hundred Demons Gate
The underground passage of the Hundred-Person Pit is quite spacious, resembling a small crypt
However, for the disciples of the Hundred Demons Gate of the Demon Control Path, it is the best hunting ground
Why has he come as well? I remember that he did not participate in the previous few full moon nights.
It is as such
The sect leader and elders do not concern themselves with your malicious competition or suppression among fellow disciples; as long as there is no inter-sect conflict that results in loss of life, any form of competition or suppression is permissible. This is allowed by the elders within the sect because they believe that only in the most dire circumstances can the deepest potential and abilities of ghost cultivators be uncovered
The core disciples at the forefront, with an air of superiority and a gaze shrouded in darkness, the young man withdrew his gaze, a hint of a cold and cruel smile playing at the corners of his mouth
Among the crowd, there were not a few discerning individuals who, upon hearing these words, let out a cold laugh
Survival of the fittest, it is merely a natural law; he simply started off a bit faster, nothing remarkable about it
The hundred-person pit mausoleum before us has been opened, and a row of green flames has ignited in the deep passage. Under the illumination, there is a hidden world within.
Xiao Wu, like the other disciples of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, arrived early outside the sect's protective formation, meticulously checking the various talismans, weapons, and elixirs in hand, quietly awaiting the moment when the moonlight would bloom and the malevolent energy would sweep across the land
More than 200 inner and outer disciples participated in this Moonlit Night event, forming groups of three to five as they rushed towards the Wild Ghost Cave located dozens of miles away
In the midst of my humble reflections, let us see how you can decipher the palm of my hand, Shangguan Yunfei
The Hundred Ghosts Gate, renowned for its power of Yin Sha and the art of controlling spirits, sees a large number of external disciples entering the tombs to hunt on the night of the full moon. On this day, not only can they easily capture various active spirits, but their cultivation speed can also surpass the usual by several times
A deep voice echoed in Xiao Wu's mind
I see now
The outer disciples around were all taken aback.
Today is another night of the full moon
Your command!
By the order of the Elder, I hereby take command of the mission to the Ghost Cave. All disciples, heed my command
This guy is crazy! All alone, without even a ghost servant, he dares to venture into the ghost cave?!
Ordinary outer disciples can only venture to the relatively peripheral hundred-person pits in the Wild Ghost Cave for training and cultivation, as even in the thousand-person pits, there is at least one evil ghost general of the thousand-man commander level stationed there. The evil ghost general is comparable to a practitioner of the Spirit Movement Realm, possessing great strength in life, and after death, commanding a ghost army that is even more ferocious. It is extremely dangerous even for core disciples and inner disciples to team up against them.