Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Ghost Race Forbidden Land

The Great Elder of the Ghost Race was initially stunned, but then a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Participate in the competition?

These two exiled “omen of misfortune,” it was fortunate enough that they didn’t die back then, and now they dare to dream of returning to the Ghost Race to compete?

“Ignorant!” he sneered internally.

A mere Commander Level human, even with the protection of a Monarch Peak from the Blood Race, so what?

The Ghost Race has ten elders, all at Monarch Peak, and the Clan Leader is even at Totem Level…

Do they hope to challenge the entire Ghost Race with just a Monarch Peak from the Blood Race?

In their dreams!

The surrounding ghost tribesmen, upon hearing Gu Xing’s request, all looked on with ridicule.

“Did I hear wrong? A human with two exiles wants to enter our competition?”

“What a joke, do these outcasts really think they’re fit to return?”

“I think they’re tired of living, why not just…”

Upon hearing these voices from the Ghost Race, the Great Elder prepared to give the order to act.

But just as tensions reached a boiling point, Tushan Yueli suddenly spoke softly:

“Why not… just let them participate?”

Her slender fingers gently stroked the snow-white fox tail.

“Surely the younger generation of the Ghost Race wouldn’t lose to a human’s Guardian Beast?”

At this moment, the Qingqiu Princess was curiously observing Gu Xing.

A human, capable of subduing top races like Angels, Elves, the Ghost Race, and the Blood Race as Guardian Beasts?

This piqued her strong interest in this human.

More importantly—

Right now, she was hesitating over choosing allies, and the appearance of this human prodigy seemed like divine providence.

“This…”

Hearing Tushan Yueli’s voice, the Great Elder of the Ghost Race stiffened and turned his head mechanically, looking at Yueli with unspeakable intentions.

This fox….

If it weren’t for the Ghost Race’s desire to ally with other races to face the impending crisis.

He would have already driven the Qingqiu Race people out.

But now…

For the sake of an alliance, he had to heed the words of the princess.

Moreover, Tushan Yueli’s remark directly roped in the younger generation of the entire Ghost Race.

If they didn’t agree, wouldn’t it make their younger generation appear empty?

Then his gaze turned to Qing Shuang and Fei Yue.

But allowing these two Ghost Race members to participate in the competition so easily was definitely out of the question.

“Qingqiu Princess, this is originally an internal matter of our Ghost Race, but since you’ve spoken today, I’m willing to give these two of the Ghost Race a chance.”

“As long as they can last one day in the forbidden zone, then I will agree to let them participate in this Ghost Race competition.”

“After all, letting them in directly would be unfair to the other Ghost Race members!”

“The other Ghost Race members wouldn’t agree either!”

As soon as the Great Elder finished speaking, the surrounding members of the Ghost Race erupted in agreement.

“The Great Elder is right, do these two ’omens’ really want to easily participate in the competition?”

“Either stay in the forbidden zone for a day or get out of the Ghost Race obediently!”

“Yeah, they even dared to bring outsiders to the Ghost Clan’s Residence, they should’ve been put to death directly back then!”

A flood of malice surged like a tide.

Gu Xing’s brow furrowed tightly, the depth of hostility the Ghost Race held towards Qing Shuang and Fei Yue was truly astronomical.

Just because they each had only one horn, they were ostracized by the entire race?!

Gu Xing worriedly turned to look at the two Guardian Beasts but found their expressions calm, as if they were already accustomed to such abuse.

This calmness instead pricked at Gu Xing’s heart.

As children, how much malice had they endured?

He took several deep breaths to calm himself before his gaze returned to the Great Elder.

Before coming here, he anticipated that the plan wouldn’t go smoothly.

He was even prepared for the worst-case scenario of having Lilith act directly to draw out the Clan Leader.

But the Qingqiu Princess’s intervention prompted the Great Elder to relent.

However, they added the condition of staying in the Ghost Race’s forbidden zone for a day.

“The Ghost Race’s forbidden zone…”

Gu Xing recalled the descriptions from Qing Shuang and Fei Yue. It was a place to punish errant clan members, rumored to be extremely dangerous.

But coincidentally, they had already planned to infiltrate the forbidden zone to search for Qing Shuang’s father.

Now the opportunity came presented on a silver platter!

After exchanging a glance with the Guardian Beasts, Gu Xing resolutely agreed:

“Alright! It’s decided then!”

The Great Elder’s eyes flashed with a hint of menace.

This human had no idea of the horrors within the forbidden zone—

Commander Level entrants faced near certain death, and even Monarch Level had only a fifty percent survival rate.

In his view, Gu Xing was seeking his own doom!

“Very well!” The Great Elder sneered coldly, “Later, they will send you to the forbidden zone!”

Soon after, under the lead of the Ghost Race Elder, the group arrived at the forbidden zone entrance located to the north of the village.

It was a deep, dark hole that seemed capable of swallowing everything, with an icy chill continuously emanating from within that made one shiver uncontrollably.

In front of the entrance.

The Great Elder feigned concern as he looked at Gu Xing:

“If you regret, it’s not too late. Take your Guardian Beasts and leave, and I won’t hold anything against you.”

His voice was deliberately lowered:

“Even Monarch Level strong individuals have a fifty percent chance of perishing inside the forbidden zone.”

Of course, this was absolutely not out of goodwill.

The Great Elder had other calculations in mind—

He could never quite fathom the depth of this human.

Especially that Angel Guardian Beast, which even made him, at Monarch Peak, feel a hint of oppression.

Yet, on second thought, a Guardian Beast’s level couldn’t exceed its master, so what waves could this Commander Tier Four human possibly make?

But just in case…

A flicker of dark intent flashed through his eyes.

On the way here, he had already secretly set up insurance measures.

A persisting threat he couldn’t eradicate ten years ago must now be thoroughly resolved!

Gu Xing ignored the Great Elder’s “advice.”

After exchanging a glance with Lilith, he unhesitatingly led the Guardian Beasts into the entrance.

Because Lilith had reached Monarch Level, the Ghost Race adamantly refused her participation.

Thus, this forbidden zone mission had to be completed by Gu Xing with several Guardian Beasts.

But concerning this…

Gu Xing was indifferent.

Liu Li’s current strength was already equivalent to Monarch Level, and she could even utilize a bit of the Law, which was enough to ensure safety.

While Tushan Yueli watched Gu Xing’s silhouette disappear into the darkness, she slowly approached Lilith.

“Do you know that human well?”

Lilith turned her head to meet the curious eyes of the Qingqiu Princess.

A gleam flashed through Lilith’s eyes…

Gu Xing had tasked her with persuading this Qingqiu Princess to cooperate with humans.

Now…

The opportunity had arrived!

“Of course, I know him well!”

She curled up the corner of her lips, “Why don’t we find a place to chat?”

Upon hearing this, Tushan Yueli nodded immediately.

She had the same thought.

The two turned in tandem and left.

This scene didn’t escape the eyes of the Ghost Race Great Elder, making his expression even more somber.

These two conniving together…

It indicated that the Qingqiu Race still entertained the idea of cooperating with humans.

This kind of unexpected development must be eradicated!

“Send a Monarch Level.”

He ordered coldly, “Ensure that human remains in the forbidden zone forever.”

“As you command, Great Elder!”

A Ghost Race guard received the order and instantly vanished into the shadows.

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