464: Chapter 59: Ghost King Tomb—The Appearance of the Master_2 464: Chapter 59: Ghost King Tomb—The Appearance of the Master_2 “Worlds were separated by an invisible barrier, only that barrier was not always stable, especially since the Outer Heaven Demon descended eight thousand years ago, the barrier of Jiuzhou World had become increasingly fragile, revealing many weak points.

The invasion by the Ghost Realm back then took advantage of these vulnerabilities.

Although later on, the Netherworld army was annihilated, and the entrance was sealed, the influence of the Netherworld army on this region was too profound, to the extent that the area where the Netherflame Abyss resided had turned into an environment similar to the Netherworld, where ordinary people would be continuously eroded.

I, too, rely on my cultivation to remain unharmed.”

Xiao Jie clicked on Master Xiao Yue with his mouse and indeed saw an additional DEBUFF above her head.

[Netherworld Aura: This unit is affected by the aura of the Netherworld, causing a slight decrease in movement speed and attack speed.]

Xiao Jie then looked above his own head, but did not discover the same status, thinking to himself how strange it was that he was unaffected?

That’s right, he had the [Immunity to Cold and Heat] Legendary Trait, which could resist environmental damage, and the Netherworld Aura should also be considered environmental damage, hence no fear.

Only then did he clearly realize the legendary aspect of his Legendary Trait was not for nothing.

Even beings of Master Xiao Yue’s level could not immunize, only resist, but the trait brought about by the Qi Refining Skill could provide outright exemption, truly extraordinary.

He curiously looked around and suddenly noticed something different about the ground not far away.

He approached cautiously and saw on the scorched ground a huge circular platform slightly protruding from the surrounding ground, covered in thick stone slabs, which appeared to serve some special purpose.

Moreover, there were many strange runes carved on the stone slabs, resembling some kind of Array.

Next to the platform stood a large stone stele with three big characters on it—Ghost King Tomb.

Below, there were some smaller characters.

[Sages from Gu Yun State defeated the Soul-devouring Ghost King here, and erected this stele to commemorate it.

This place is the seal of the Ghost King.

Only those with profound magic and Daoist skills may open it, otherwise it will lead to the annihilation of all living beings—do not say you were not warned—the erector: Shen Jizi.]

At the very center of the platform, there was a square stone with several sockets on it.

Xiao Jie clicked with his mouse, and a socket interface immediately appeared.

System prompt: Spirit stone seal required 0/5.

Xiao Jie understood; he had a guess as to what this was, but he still asked.

“True Man, what is this?”

“The Ghost King Seal.

Years ago, the sages destroyed the Netherworld army, but the Soul-devouring Ghost King was too difficult to kill and could only be sealed.”

“Why is it so hard to kill?

With the power of the sages, they can’t kill a Ghost King?

Is that thing really that powerful?”

Master Xiao Yue laughed, “When people die, they go to the Netherworld, where do you think a Ghost King goes after death?”

“The Netherworld?”

Correct.

Hence, a Ghost King cannot be killed.

Every time it’s killed, it only gets weakened and will soon revive in the Netherworld.

To truly defeat a Ghost King, it must be sealed, and over the years as its power wanes and it falls from the Ghost King Realm.

Only then can the seal be opened to attempt execution.

It has been five thousand years since the Netherworld invasion, and it’s likely that the Ghost King is already very weak, maybe even killable.

But the sages are no longer present in this world, and the seal has been left unattended.”

Xiao Jie thought to himself, so it turns out to be a boss summoning.

This Ghost King, by the sounds of it, was on par with the sages, a boss that even just for unsealing required five spirit stone seals.

Logically speaking, its drop must far exceed the value of five spirit stone seals.

It could indeed drop epic equipment; maybe it could even drop Legendary equipment.

Alas, such a matter was not something he could contemplate alone; the Ghost King likely required the collective strength of an entire guild to conquer, qualifying as a world-class BOSS.

And the risk would certainly be immense.

Besides, he still had the Red Dust Taoist to deal with; this could only be queued for later.

While the two were chatting, a clear voice suddenly came from the sky.

“Master Xiao Yue has quite the leisure, to indulge in such historic nostalgia.

I received your secret message and thought it was an urgent matter.”

Xiao Jie looked up and saw an Immortal Crane slowly descending.

A white-bearded Taoist alighted from the back of the crane, dressed in a bamboo-yellow Daoist robe, wearing a sky-covering crown on his head, and stepping in Mang Shoes, holding a whisk in his hands, looking rather amiable.

Longhua True Man (National Guardian): Level 58 Worldly Expert.

Life Value: 6000.

It must have been the helper Master Xiao Yue had found.

Indeed, a true master.

Master Xiao Yue sighed, “Longhua, it’s been several centuries since we last met; you have aged quite a bit.”

The old Taoist laughed, “Which mortal doesn’t age?

Even if one has attained the Dao, they are not an Immortal and will reach that day eventually.

Fortunately, my bones are still strong.

It’s you though—looking as magnificent and peerless as you did back then, truly enviable.”

Master Xiao Yue just chuckled in response, “While you’re still alive, I need to tell you something.

Your brother Long Wushang has been a cause of worry lately.

A few days ago, he even sent someone to demand that my Canglin State submit, or else he would lead an attack.

He claimed that ‘all under heaven belongs to the sovereign; all who stand on its soil owe their allegiance.’ The Dragon Family intends to rebuild the glory of their empire…

Are you aware of this?”

The Longhua True Man shook his head with a smile, “Although Long Wushang and I share the same blood, we’ve been separated for countless generations and hardly have any connection left.

I’m merely tasked with guarding Longhua State; you should ask someone else about these troublesome matters.

Besides, what are you afraid of?

Even if Beiming State’s forces intend to move south, Fengyin State would be their first target, and it will naturally become someone else’s headache by then.”

Before Master Xiao Yue could respond, an icy voice suddenly came from the sky, “After shunning the world for so long and staying away from worldly matters, Longhua True Man speaks quite lightly of shirking responsibility and dodging misfortune.”

Xiao Jie looked up to see, under the full moon, a white-robed Taoist controlling his sword through the sky.

The white robe fluttered in the night breeze, his face like white jade, his appearance handsome and dashing.

Master Mingyue (Xuanxu Palace Master): Level 55 sect leader, Life Value 4600.

Eh?

It’s him!

Xiao Jie was somewhat surprised; he didn’t expect to encounter an acquaintance.

Well, acquaintance might be an overstatement, as it was more of a one-time meeting.

Master Mingyue leaped gracefully and landed on the ground in an instant.

His Flying Sword whirled in a circle and transformed into a streak of white light, slipping into the sheath on his back.

Xiao Jie noticed that Master Mingyue was carrying three swords, evidently well-prepared.

Longhua True Man chuckled, “Master Mingyue, you’ve come too.

It’s been a long time.”

Master Mingyue replied indifferently, “It’s good that I came, otherwise I wouldn’t even know I was being set up.

But since you claim to have no connection with Long Wushang, if he dares to wage war, do not blame me when the time comes for me to behead him.”

“Uh…” Before Longhua True Man could reply, a rough voice suddenly emanated from underneath the ground.

“Ha ha ha, the gentle breeze is comforting to the heart, and the bright moon chills the gall—Master Mingyue’s aura is quite fierce and impressive.”

Then a figure emerged from the ground.

Master Mingyue glanced at the man and couldn’t help but frown slightly, “Great Wilderness Hermit, how come you only sent an Avatar?”

The man laughed, “I had no choice; it’s a long journey here and I feared being delayed on the road, so I could only send an Avatar to lend assistance.

My fellow Daoists, take a look, isn’t my newly learned Skill impressive?”

Longhua True Man curiously exclaimed, “Ah, this avatar has some unique traits.

Great Wilderness Hermit, your Mastery of this Skill has made great progress.”

However, Master Mingyue’s eyes flashed with a cold light, as if he had noticed something.

The Great Wilderness Hermit said, “This Skill is not of my creation; I stealthily learned it from a certain Taoist.”

Longhua True Man inquired, “Who possesses such Mystical Skills?”

“It’s a strategic advisor that your brother Long Wushang has recently acquired—Wang Xie.

I don’t know where he comes from, but he’s extremely proficient in Qi Men Taoist Skills, and he even helped Long Wushang train a ‘Divine Army.’ Long Wushang’s ambition to unify the world was spurred by this man’s incitement.”