Chapter 407: Chapter 371: Yin Soldiers Crossing

Earth Ghosts, Water Ghosts, Dream Ghosts are all beings beyond the Sixth Level, yet not reaching the Seventh Level. According to the Ghost Vendor, Earth Ghosts were once controlled by humans, attempting to break through to the Ghost God Realm and failing, leaving behind ghosts in the depths of the Hidden Realm.

Wherever there is water, Water Ghosts will appear. Those who’ve long been haunted by nightmares will attract Dream Ghosts. In the forest, if someone prays, it can also bring forth the shen kan of an Earth Ghost.

Zuo Jin and the Class Leader are both at the threshold of entering the Seventh Level. In terms of power, the Earth Ghost should be comparable.

Of course, Sang Que is referring to the true form of an Earth Ghost, not those Ghost Slaves sent out to collect debts. Back in Black Mountain Village, the Earth Ghost entangling the Li Family Widow was a Ghost Slave, not the true form.

Just like those corpses in the water, all were Ghost Slaves of the Water Ghost. The true forms of Water Ghosts and Earth Ghosts reside in the Hidden Realm, unable to appear in the real world, nor can they be completely eradicated.

Sang Que’s face was pale, the Soul Hook was swiftly draining power from her body. She felt her heartbeat had slowed to an extreme, her body cold and stiff like a corpse. If she didn’t find a way out, she’d truly be at the mercy of others.

Without much thought, Sang Que moved her hanging wrist at her side, using a metal ornament on her clothing to fiercely cut her hand, letting her blood drip freely.

“I offer my blood as offerings, plead for you to stop this ascension ceremony, help me escape, afterwards… one month’s time, I will repay with my soul!”

Since she was asking for help from an Earth Ghost, she might as well solve the current issue altogether.

As a descendant of a Witch, Sang Que felt that to a ghost, her soul was the most valuable thing.

As for how to fulfill her vow afterwards, Sang Que had other plans!

As soon as she finished speaking, a chill spread across the back of Sang Que’s neck, as a withered, long-furred claw touched her, giving her a bone-chilling feeling that made her shiver uncontrollably.

With this shiver, the Soul Hook on Sang Que loosened slightly, and Sang Que hurriedly exerted all her strength to use Instant Teleportation. At the same time, she felt a small, cold hand tugging at her.

Sang Que landed in the distance, her legs so stiff she couldn’t bend them, and the ground continued to tremble. As she turned around, she nearly stumbled.

“Mulan!”

Qiao Ling noticed her escape, hurried over to support her, saw her blood and energy were depleted, and brought out a pill to her lips.

Sang Que swallowed the pill, and to her astonishment, saw the Soul Hook locking the Deceitful Bride in place instead of herself. The Deceitful Bride had no veil; where the chains touched her body, sparks flew. The Deceitful Bride struggled painfully, her form flickering, attempting to escape the Soul Hook, but to no avail.

The Yin Child appeared beside Sang Que, raising the Deceitful Bride’s veil and handing it to Sang Que, tilting its head to the side, not looking at Sang Que.

It was the Yin Child who had just tricked the Deceitful Bride, deliberately leaving her in the Soul Hook and even snatching the veil, intending to use the veil so Sang Que wouldn’t blame her.

The Yin Child was indeed clever. If the Deceitful Bride hadn’t been left behind, the Soul Hook might have charged at her again.

Fortunately, the contract between the Yin Child and her was strict; otherwise, with the Yin Child’s temperament, keeping it around would truly be dangerous.

The Deceitful Bride couldn’t be retrieved. Before the Deceitful Bride was consumed by the Soul Hook, it wouldn’t attack her again.

“What are they doing?” Sang Que noticed the group of people from Yunzhou not far away, all in a bizarre state.

Qiao Ling noticed the dark green mark left by the Earth Ghost on the back of Sang Que’s neck and felt a chill in his heart. He frowned and said, “They want to sacrifice all their souls to curse Zuo Jin.”

Sang Que frowned, her emotions mixed.

Currently, she didn’t understand Zuo Jin yet. Judging by what he’s done in the past, if he ascends to the Ghost God Realm, it could be more harmful than beneficial to the entire Deceit Dynasty, and it might even threaten the modern world in the future.

Despite her internal conflict and dilemma, Sang Que said nothing and did nothing. Everyone has their destiny, and she had no power to interfere.

The ground continuously collapsed, the abyss expanding to the forest where they stood, all those Gu Masters and Ghost Witches from Yunzhou were seated among the fallen trees, facing the center of the battlefield, their faces filled with resolve.

The elderly woman leading them raised her hands, her voice trembling yet full of strength as she shouted, “I take blood as a contract, soul as a curse, curse the villain of the Zuo Family, the Prime Minister of this Da Xuan, to forever fall into the abyss of hell, suffer the pain of burning flames, endure the torment of biting cold, be devoured by Evil Ghosts, never to escape!”

The crowd echoed in unison, their voices thundering through the night sky.

They began to chant ancient spells in low voices, every note infused with their life’s power. Peculiar darkness appeared among them, devouring all light, suffocating.

Everyone focused intently in Zuo Jin’s direction, slowly driving the daggers pointed at their own chests into their hearts, letting the pain and despair of nearing death form the most vicious Blood Curse in the world.

Cheng Ge and Xingzhu were also in the crowd, but the leading old woman suddenly grabbed Cheng Ge’s wrist and with a cane, struck the dagger out of Xingzhu’s hand.

The old woman looked at Sang Que with hopeful eyes, “You and Xingzhu must stay and welcome the Five Spirits Saintess back home!”

Cheng Ge trembled all over, looking at the people whose lives were being gradually swallowed by the curse, tears in his eyes, nodded solemnly.

Squish!

The sound of blades piercing hearts echoed intermittently through the forest, the dark shadows among the people suddenly drenched in a splash of blood, resembling a swarm of mosquitoes, rapidly rushing toward Zuo Jin in the center of the battlefield.

The ground collapse continued, Qiu Wanjun had no idea where he escaped to.

Black and White Impermanence continually slaughtered approaching evil ghosts in the reflection of the blood pool beneath Zuo Jin’s feet, Zuo Jin and the class leader were mutually reflected, exchanging each other’s features constantly.

Sometimes the class leader’s opera attire transformed into official robes, sometimes Zuo Jin’s face showed the painted markings of Hua Dan, their powers secretly clashing, evenly matched.

Suddenly, the blood curse created by hundreds from Yunzhou violently crashed into Zuo Jin’s body, he shuddered, the dark red official robes on him rapidly transformed into ornate opera attire from the hem upwards, the face paint quickly spread, his once proper features became soft and feminine, his hanging hand trembled as it lifted, slowly forming an orchid finger gesture.

The class leader in the reflection let out bursts of sinister laughter, gaining the upper hand.

Yet, Zuo Jin was not the least bit flustered, he didn’t even summon Black and White Impermanence back into his body to assist in resisting the blood curse and the class leader’s power erosion.

Zuo Jin slowly raised his orchid fingers to brush against a special knife at his waist, the knife resembling a dagger, covered in rust, with many iron rings hanging from the end, a very ancient ritual knife known as the ’Master’s Blade.’

Ring ring!

The iron rings vibrated, their sound crisp, and the invasive power against Zuo Jin suddenly felt as though it had met its nemesis, his clothes reverted to official robes, the face paint retreated completely, although the blood curse remained like a parasitic maggot, under the vibration of the iron rings, the Curse Ghost dared not emerge, leaving the blood curse unharmed.

In contrast, the Hua Dan controlled by the class leader seemed as if struck by lightning instantly detached from the class leader, Black and White Impermanence seized the opportunity to rush forward, besieging the Hua Dan.

Far away in the woods, Sang Que was originally planning to leave with Qiao Ling and Cheng Ge when she suddenly heard the ring’s vibrating sound, her right palm became scorching hot, the Mountain Ghost Coin appeared uncontrollably, vaguely vibrating, resonating with the Master’s Blade.

Sang Que suddenly remembered, when she first arrived at Black Mountain Village, Yan Daozi had mentioned while explaining the Ghost Control Technique that the Prime Minister held an object that could absolutely suppress evil ghosts.

Could it be this Master’s Blade?

At that moment, the changes in heavenly elements abruptly shifted, a chilling presence surged over like a tidal wave, Sang Que heard rhythmic footsteps, seeming like the death march from the Netherworld.

All around the battlefield, ghostly shadows suddenly emerged, they wore tattered battle armor, wielding rusty weapons, their hollow eyes emitted the aura of death.

“This is… Yin Soldiers Crossing!” Qiao Ling exclaimed in shock.

Cheng Ge, having heard of Yin Soldiers Crossing, instinctively lowered his head and avoided looking, even pressing down Xingzhu’s head beside him.

Yin Soldiers Crossing mostly appeared around the Mid-Autumn Festival, elders taught when encountering Yin Soldiers Crossing, immediately bow and pray for the ghost god’s help, don’t get conscripted.

Sang Que saw this scenario for the first time, noticing that the armors of these Yin Soldiers were of various styles, including battle armors from different dynasties in Huaxia.

A chill spread across the back of Sang Que’s neck, she realized this was summoned by the Earth Ghost to fulfill her plea, she previously believed the Earth Ghost’s ability could only assist her in escaping from the Soul Hook and was powerless against the struggle between Zuo Jin and the class leader.

Turns out the Earth Ghost went to ’bring reinforcements’!

Zuo Jin, who had just regained advantage in the center of the battlefield, saw the multitude of Yin Soldiers, his expression became heavy.

Yin Soldiers approached step by step, black mist billowing under their feet, showing no fear of the surrounding abyss, like a pack of hungry wolves, surrounding their isolated prey.

As the Yin Soldiers drew closer, the air filled with the stench of decay and death, they emitted terrifying screams, brandishing weapons, lunging toward Zuo Jin.

Within a few breaths, Zuo Jin was engulfed by the many Yin Soldiers, making it impossible for Sang Que and the others to see what was happening inside.

Earth and stones collapsed, dust filled the sky, the abyss continued to expand, trees were uprooted, everything appeared fragile before the horrifying powers.

Sang Que, without hesitation, used her last strength to activate the Geng Trigram and open a Life Gate, just about to leave when she suddenly noticed Yin Child was missing.

She sensed carefully, stunned to find Yin Child traversing amid the group of Yin Soldiers, stealthily heading toward White Impermanence.

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