CHAPTER 412: CHAPTER 325: THE UNDEAD ARMY’S BIG "RECRUITMENT"!

Meanwhile, near the entrance to the Death Bone Ruins.

The crowd gazed at the gray fog hovering over the Undead Lake, remaining silent.

Especially the Dongxia delegation’s Spirit Masters, their expressions were somber.

It had been nearly four hours since Chen Mo entered the Undead Lake, and there was no sign from him.

A dark-haired beauty stared at the boundless gray mist, her brows filled with worry.

Chen Meng’s mind was racing with thoughts, looking at Chen Mo, who was long overdue, she couldn’t help but make many unpleasant speculations.

For example, the Emperor of Dead Bones had left a contingency in the trial, attempting to "live again" by possessing the body of a Trialist!

Such ancient emperors of Spirit Masters had all sorts of means at their disposal.

Especially an emperor specialized in the Undead System, if they had malicious intent, it would be difficult for a Trialist to survive.

"Eek!" (Don’t worry, Mengmeng! Chen Mo’s life force has already returned to a stable state.)

The light unicorn nuzzled Chen Meng’s head, offering comfort.

It could immediately sense Chen Mo’s vital status through the Light Dispelling ability left on Chen Mo’s clothes.

Earlier, Chen Mo’s life force suddenly weakened, which startled Chen Meng, and she immediately rode the light unicorn wishing to find Chen Mo at the Undead Lake.

But, she ended up returning to the starting point, unwittingly.

There exists some mysterious force within the Undead Lake, prohibiting anyone but Trialists from venturing deep.

Thankfully, at this time, Chen Mo’s life force had returned to normal.

Subsequently, Chen Mo’s life signal fluctuated wildly several times, which made Chen Meng’s emotions surge like a roller coaster.

"Master Meng, don’t worry, as you Dongxia people say, ’Fortune favors the bold,’ Chen Mo should return."

Anchuan Meiji also offered some comforting words, but in her heart, she believed Chen Mo couldn’t possibly make it back.

She was very familiar with the perils of the Undead Lake!

Even her, a Crown Spirit Master, wouldn’t dare to forcefully enter, let alone a young Spirit Master who hadn’t even achieved master level.

Now, the most likely scenario was that Chen Mo ventured too deep into the Undead Lake and it was too late to return, eventually perishing as an Undead Life.

As expected of the Emperor of Dead Bones’ trial, the difficulty didn’t seem designed for the Trialists to pass!

However, as soon as her voice trailed off, the heavy gray fog above the Undead Lake suddenly dispersed, revealing two purple flames flickering in the distant lake.

There was a horse, galloping across the lake’s surface!

Recognizing the familiar figure, the girl’s brow relaxed, and a gentle smile curled her lips.

After Chen Mo dismounted, Chen Meng carefully checked him for any wounds or signs of possession by any ancient creature before her expression returned to its previous cool demeanor.

"Are you alright?"

"I’m sorry for making you worry."

Sensing Chen Meng’s concern, Chen Mo apologized with a hint of guilt.

"Chen Mo, did you pass the second trial?"

Bai Hao asked with a smile.

Chen Mo nodded, then added:

"Not only the second trial, but I’ve also passed the final trial."

"The final trial...you passed that too?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly startled.

Chen Mo spoke casually, making the daunting trials seem as easy as eating and drinking.

Well done, you pulled that off.

"Can others still partake in the Emperor of Dead Bones’ trial?"

The Ghost Tomb Family Head asked anxiously.

It had been with great effort and cost that they found the Inheritance Land of the Emperor of Dead Bones, and started this trial.

But now, a Dongxia Spirit Master had snatched the fruits of their labor, which was unacceptable to them.

"That’s not the case."

Chen Mo paused, noticing the anxious expression on the Ghost Tomb Family Head and slowly began:

"The inheritance of the Emperor of Dead Bones has many paths, I’ve only obtained one of them. The Spirit Masters who pass the trial later can choose different inheritances."

Chen Mo didn’t dare to reveal he had obtained two mythical-grade inheritances; that would have been too high-profile and not his style.

"That’s good to hear. Master Chen Mo, regarding the method to pass the Undead Lake trial and the final trial, would you be willing to share? Rest assured, we will compensate you!"

The Ghost Tomb Family Head spoke.

"Sure."

Chen Mo’s eyes brightened, then he said:

"You can exchange it for any one of these four spiritual materials: the Ghost King Flower, Netherworld Water, Yin Dates, or Soul Nourishing Wood."

The materials he mentioned were all needed by Youyou for her fourth Undead Ascension.

The Undead Ascension Technique is more of a cultivation method than a combat skill.

Normally, it’s about constant accumulation, and when a quantitative change triggers a qualitative change, one needs special spiritual materials to break through the bottleneck, a process known as "ascension."

After each ascension, Youyou’s potential and the level of life would greatly leap forward. Additionally, the effect of helping other Undead Life break through their potential would also increase.

The inheritance from the Netherworld Mother Tree had actually helped Youyou complete her first ascension.

The materials for the subsequent ascensions had to be prepared by Chen Mo himself. The second and third ascensions required relatively simple materials, all of which were rare or epic treasures.

With a bit of financial prowess, they could be collected.

But starting from the fourth ascension, most of the required materials were legendary spiritual materials.

"I have the Ghost King Flower."

The Ghost Tomb Family Head said with a bit of pain in his voice.

Among the materials Chen Mo mentioned, the Ghost King Flower was the only epic resource, yet extremely rare as well.

"It’s a deal."