This moment.
Not only the Ghost City, but also countless rogue cultivators struggling to make a living outside Great River Market were all alarmed.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared in fear at the Great River Ghost City.
In the sky, birds cried out and fled.
On the ground, beasts fled in panic.
Within Fallen Phoenix Mountain, large swathes of rock collapsed.
A massive body struggled to rise from the depths of the earth.
Within the Ghost Domain, countless Yin Qi, ghostly energies, Baleful Qi surged towards him.
His somewhat ethereal body became even more solidified.
His deep, labored breathing was as loud and booming as thunder.
This is not the kind of weak Ghost King that has been suppressed for hundreds of years and worn down to the point of barely surviving.
Instead, it was a powerful Ghost King who had just awakened and was in the process of rebirth.
During his lifetime, he was a renowned Jade Cauldron Sword Cultivators known for his formidable combat prowess!
Rumble...
A loud explosion was heard.
Luo Chen turned around instinctively.
The Fallen Phoenix Mountain, which had been his companion for three years, collapsed with a deafening roar.
A body, entwined with gold and black, is kneeling deep within the Earth Vein, attempting to slowly rise.
In that very instant.
A sword's cry echoed from the void.
A strange scene unfolded.
On Fallen Phoenix Mountain, a massive Profound Yellow Cauldron slowly emerged.
A heavy greatsword, as thick as an incense stick, was stuck in the center of the cauldron.
And that large cauldron, by sheer coincidence, was situated directly above Pang Renxiong's body.
It seems like they're suppressing him?
" The Sword Cauldron Resonance... Linghu Yong... you deserve to die, you deserve to die!!!"
A mournful and desolate voice emanated intermittently from the ghost's body.
Like weeping and lamenting, like shouting and roaring.
Amidst the Sword Cauldron Resonance, the enormous ghostly body that had been about to stand up was slowly suppressed once more.
far away!
Luo Chen, who was almost escaping from the Dao Discussion Stage, was taken aback by this scene.
He had seen this scene before.
Back then, when Pang Renxiong fought against the three great Ghost King and that mysterious Golden Core Immortal.
Finally, that great battle ended with the Sword Cauldron Resonance.
Surprisingly, this tactic has survived to this day.
From this perspective...
Pang Renxiong was about to be suppressed before he could even be born.
Just as Luo Chen felt a little more at ease, the next moment, the hairs on his body stood on end.
The Ghost King, bent over by the pressure, tilted his body and looked at him with his turbid eyes.
Suddenly, the Ghost King raised his hand and pointed a phantom sword finger at him!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
With a single finger, the entire area, both inside and outside the Dao Discussion Stage, Fallen Phoenix Mountain.
Countless residual Sword Qi, as if summoned, instantly erupted with sword cries.
Then, ten thousand swords soared into the sky.
The sword tip pointed diagonally, transforming into a vast stream of light that cascaded down towards Luo Chen like a waterfall.
The speed was so fast that it caught everyone off guard.
Luo Chen was terrified, feeling as if his life was about to end!
Suddenly, a thought struck him.
A Sword-Shaped Token burst forth with dazzling light, blocking his way.
"Master!!!"
A hoarse roar erupted from Luo Chen's mouth.
With this roar, the vast stream of light suddenly paused.
Then, it veered slightly to the side and blasted around Luo Chen.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle...
There was no deafening explosion.
All that remains is the sound of a knife cutting through tofu.
Luo Chen swallowed hard, no longer hesitating.
He put away the Sword-Shaped Token, transformed into a golden light, and disappeared into the passageway leading to the outside world.
At the foot of Fallen Phoenix Mountain.
Pang Renxiong, transformed into Ghost King, withdrew his finger in confusion.
"Master... disciple..."
The murmurs gradually faded into silence amidst the Sword Cauldron Resonance.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
Rapid, labored breathing came continuously from Luo Chen's mouth.
From Fallen Phoenix Mountain, a place of ascetic practice, to White Stone Plaza.
In just a few miles, it felt like he had lived his entire life.
Under the barrage of ten thousand swords, his mind almost went blank.
If it weren't for his years of cultivating the Bright Spirit Breaking Evil, which made his will incredibly firm, he would have almost obediently waited to die at that moment.
"Unexpectedly, it was the keepsake Pang Renxiong gave me that saved my life in the end."
"On the banks of the Lancang River, that cry of 'My dear disciple,' still echoes in my ears."
"Although it didn't happen in the end, I still called you Master after all!"
Luo Chen gave a wry smile.
Through a confluence of circumstances and changing times, the story took such a dramatic turn.
"If my cultivation progresses and my merits reach the level of creation, I will surely help you escape from this sea of suffering one day."
Luo Chen caught his breath and was about to take a step.
He sensed a sharp gaze that made him extremely uncomfortable.
Let's turn around.
A pair of sharp, dark eyes were staring intently at him.
To be precise, they were staring at the golden Sword Pellet surrounding him.
"Give it... back to me..."
"Give it back to me..."
"Give it back to me!"
Initially, it was intermittent.
The final roar came in an instant.
This time, Luo Chen did not hesitate at all.
The Sword Light blazed brightly!
The Soul Refining Banner is fluttering!
A large cauldron suddenly expanded, throwing out Four-Colored Tassels and spreading out over a mile-long area.
In his hand, a blazing sun slowly rises.
A great battle, unknown to anyone, suddenly erupted in the Ghost City.
Luo Chen used all his methods.
In just a moment, the Ghost General that Luo Tianhong had transformed into was completely suppressed.
I must show you respect while you are alive.
"After death..."
Why bother making trouble for yourself and causing me problems?
Luo Chen's gaze was icy, and the enormous fireball he held high crashed down.
A violent explosion rang out.
The intense heat spread out like ripples.
The surrounding Yin Qi was filled with a chilling aura, like snow melting in the sunlight.
The Ghost General's body was already being pulled apart by the Soul Refining Banner and suppressed by the Four Symbols Cauldron.
At this moment, there was no power left to resist.
Luo Chen withdrew and quickly reached the edge of White Stone Plaza.
Looking at the epicenter of the explosion, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Ever since he decided to use the Spirit Vein of Fallen Phoenix Mountain for cultivation, he had already envisioned how to fight against beings at the Ghost General level.
The Blazing Sun Spell is definitely the best method.
Considering the unpredictable nature of the ghosts, Luo Chen planned to use the suppressive power of the Four Symbols Cauldron and the intimidating power of the Soul Subduing Art as a distraction.
However, the latter could easily backfire, so Luo Chen only used it as a last resort.
Fortunately, I acquired a Soul Refining Banner specifically designed for ghosts, which made up for this deficiency.
The attack was effective immediately.
It didn't take much of his effort.
Looking at the Sword Pellet surrounding him, Luo Chen sighed.
"If I'm not mistaken, this Sword Pellet should be the item that Luo Tianhong cultivated through arduous practice."
"Nurtured for decades, if it one day advances to the Golden Core Stage, it can become Natal Magic Treasure."
"No wonder he went to such lengths to cause me trouble after seeing this treasure."
Luo Chen put away the Sword Pellet, changed his aura, and prepared to leave.
However, as he turned around, his gaze suddenly sharpened.
In the center of the square, inside a huge hollow.
Luo Tianhong's mangled ghostly body was slowly melting away.
However, in the very center of the ghost's body, a black chess piece, emitting a hazy glow, prevented his body from melting.
The Yin Qi that had been cleared from the surroundings slowly filled in.
His body was replenished again.
After a short while, his body became slightly more solid.
"This is?"
Luo Chen raised an eyebrow.
At the same time, Luo Tianhong opened her eyes again, stubbornly staring at Luo Chen.
With a thought, Luo Chen turned and left.
Behind him, Luo Tianhong roared as he caught up.
Upon reaching the edge of White Stone Plaza, it struggled slightly.
But seeing the golden light appear beside that figure, it finally roared and chased after him.
As Luo Chen flew, he used his Spiritual Sense to keep an eye on the movements behind him.
When he saw Luo Tianhong following him, he felt a sense of relief.
"As expected, his obsession is not only to protect the Sword Pavilion, but also to find the Sword Pellet that he cultivated in his natal form."
"Using this as bait, I'll lure him away from the familiar White Stone Plaza area, then I can control him at will."
"I must have that treasure!"
"However, we need to find a relatively safe place to make the arrangements."
As thoughts raced through his mind, Luo Chen paused.
Then it disappeared into the alleyway.
The Ghost General behind him was taken aback for a moment, then plunged into the alleyways without hesitation.
After a cup of tea.
Luo Chen stopped outside a tall building.
The familiar building layout allowed him to enter without hesitation.
Before long, Luo Tianhong's figure also arrived at this place.
As before, without hesitation, I went straight in.
After the two figures disappeared, the weak spirits around them gradually gathered together.
If someone looks up, they might see the crookedly hanging sign on the outside of that tall building.
" The Spirit Medicine Pavilion "!
If we're talking about Ghost City, which places are relatively safe?
Therefore, the locations of the industries of the Five Great Upper Sects are undoubtedly the best.
Because after the great battle broke out in the Inner City, only the cultivators from these few places were lucky enough to survive and escape.
In other words...
These places were definitely the least damaged than other areas at the time.
Of all these places, the Spirit Medicine Pavilion was the one Luo Chen was most familiar with.
The moment the Ghost General Luo Tianhong entered the Spirit Medicine Pavilion.
Layers of white mist suddenly spread out.
Enveloping the entire building.
The scene looked remarkably like the formation atop Little Huan Mountain.
Just as the white mist unfolded, a look of confusion flickered in the eyes of Ghost General Luo Tianhong.
It can no longer find that mysterious connection!
The obsession has vanished.
This change drove it into a frenzy, and it began to wreak havoc throughout the Spirit Medicine Pavilion.
Second floor.
Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this scene.
The formation at Little Huan Mountain, while effective in both offense and defense...
However, it is Tier 1 Top Grade Formation in confusing the enemy and hindering reconnaissance.
It was indeed a formation Duan Family to guard the forbidden area.
It would be really unreasonable if it didn't have some kind of miraculous effect.
Seeing that Luo Tianhong was trapped, Luo Chen immediately took action.
This formation, named White Mist Concealment, was hastily set up and wouldn't hold off Luo Tianhong for long.
During this period, I must do my best.
The Soul Refining Banner unfolds.
According to the records in the < Soul Refining True Art >, Luo Chen cast out a series of Dao Spirit Art.
At first, it was awkward, but later it gradually became skillful.
soon!
The Soul Refining Banner, a black Banners, flutters even without wind.
A curtain of darkness slowly rises.
Luo Chen was surrounded by a Yin Qi aura, and the sounds of wailing and howling were incessant.
Dozens of Ghost Soldier, comparable to those at the Late Qi Refining Stage, hovered and flew around him.
Each of them exuded a bloodthirsty aura.
Every time she passed by Luo Chen, she couldn't help but throw Luo Chen at him.
But as the owner of the Soul Refining Banner, how could he allow it to turn against him?
Before they even get close, black chains of Yin Qi will fly out from all directions, pulling them apart.
After several repetitions, the Ghost Soldier dared not approach Luo Chen again.
"In this way, the power of the Soul Refining Banner will be maximized."
"Next, we need to lure Luo Tianhong in."
If you calculate the time, it seems about right.
Almost the instant Luo Chen's thoughts shifted, the vast white mist that enveloped the Spirit Medicine Pavilion slowly dissipated.
Luo Tianhong was stunned for a moment, and her confused eyes gradually regained their light.
The next moment, he rushed to the second floor.
"Whoa..."
A low, labored breath came the moment he stepped onto the second floor.
Dozens of Ghost Soldier pounced on it.
Luo Tianhong let out a low growl, following his instincts, and used the demeanor of a superior to suppress these low-level ghosts.
However, these ghostly creatures had already been refined by the Soul Refining Banner.
He only obeys Luo Chen.
Even with a slight fear, it only paused for a moment before continuing to bite at him.
Luo Tianhong was stunned. She hadn't expected that these low-level ghosts wouldn't listen to her control at all.
"Waaah..."
Looking down, I saw a Ghost Soldier tearing at my thigh, which was formed from Yin Qi energy.
"Waaah..."
With a slap of its palm, it easily scattered the Ghost Soldier.
But once they reached a distance, the Ghost Soldier solidified again.
Within the Soul Refining Banner, as long as the controller's spiritual power remains undiminished, the ghost is an immortal being!
In an instant, dozens of ghosts, seemingly oblivious to the fear of death, launched a continuous assault on Luo Tianhong.
A deep, guttural roar echoed.
Behind the scenes.
Luo Chen's eyes flickered.
"These few dozen Ghost Soldier alone are not enough!"
He flicked his right hand.
A chain shot out and pierced through Luo Tianhong's collarbone.
"Not enough!"
"Not enough!"
Chains of Yin Qi continuously burst forth.
Soon, nine enormous chains of Yin Qi surrounded Luo Tianhong, binding him tightly.
At this moment, it is struggling to move forward.
Even when surrounded and torn apart by dozens of enemies, and bound by nine enormous chains.
Its steps, however firm, continued forward.
Following a premonition, they walked step by step to the outside of a small house.
Click click...
The long-neglected wooden door slowly opened with a screeching sound.
At that very moment, a pair of green-glowing eyes suddenly fell upon it.
"Return..."
"I'm sorry, I've already refined this Sword Pellet, so I can't return it to you."
Luo Chen smiled slightly, his face showing no trace of apology.
Moreover, the Soul Subduing Art was activated at full power.
This time, it wasn't the simple Soul Subduing Art that was used with the eyes during the Qi Refining Stage.
Instead, it is unleashed directly from the external Spiritual Sense!
His powerful Divine Soul Foundation was unleashed without reservation, leaving no room for retreat.
If it were Luo Tianhong at his peak, Luo Chen might not have dared to do this.
After all, he didn't know if disciples of major sects had any methods to enhance their Divine Soul Foundation.
If it backfires, then it will be a losing proposition.
But now, Luo Tianhong is a ghost.
He then suffered another direct hit from his Blazing Sun Spell and struggled to recover.
Finally, within the Soul Refining Banner's main arena, it was weakened layer by layer.
This is the weakest moment of its life!
When the ultimate Soul Subduing Art enveloped Luo Tianhong, Luo Chen did not feel particularly strained.
some.
It's just a feeling of having complete control over the lives and deaths of others.
At the doorway, Luo Tianhong slowly knelt down, her body gradually prostrating itself on the ground.
Seeing this, Luo Chen no longer hesitated.
The hand seals changed.
"Receive!"
With a soft shout, the nine chains tightened instantly.
This pulls Luo Tianhong into the unfolding darkness.
Luo Chen stood up.
With a wave of his hand, the Soul Refining Banner fell into his grasp.
My gaze fell upon the unfolded banner, where a face, both ferocious and resolute, was faintly visible.
In this way, he could subdue this Ghost General, who was comparable to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Not only that.
Even the quality of the Soul Refining Banner jumped from high grade to top grade.
However, using it skillfully is not that simple.
Even the Ghost Soldier attempted to turn against Luo Chen.
Moreover, there are beings at the level of Ghost General.
After that, Luo Chen would need to spend a lot of time subduing the Ghost General's will.
That's not what Luo Chen cares about.
What he cares about is something else entirely.
The Spiritual Sense probed into the Soul Refining Banner, constantly moving in and out of the Ghost General's body.
Soon, he found what he was looking for.
"Come out!"
With a low shout from Luo Chen, a pure black chess piece slowly floated out.
Look at this thing.
Luo Chen's breathing became rapid.
" Magic Treasure, the Rotten Ke Chess Piece!"
Holding a black chess piece in one hand, Luo Chen swallowed hard.
"It really is this thing!"
In the Ancient Origin Mountain Range, the Golden Core Remains were discovered.
Pang Renxiong infiltrated the place and took most of the treasures.
Later, many Foundation Establishment True Cultivator joined forces to enter and compete for the opportunity.
Finally, the story concludes with Mi Shuhua obtaining the Storage Ring from the Supreme Elder of Ghost God Valley.
However, the ring did not contain the vast treasures of Ghost God Valley.
Yes, there are, but only a few Magic Treasure.
in.
Luo Chen knew of two Magic Treasure: the Demon Locking Pagoda and the Rotten Ke Chess Piece.
The former was something Pang Renxiong valued highly, and he once wanted to bring it back to the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.
The latter was the treasure that the Supreme Elder of Ghost God Valley used to protect the Dao, and its grade was at least mid-grade!
Pang Renxiong was already Golden Core Sword Cultivator, and all his attention was focused on his sword; he didn't care for such a treasure.
Therefore, it was bestowed upon Luo Tianhong, who had made great contributions.
Following the battle of the Inner City of Great River Market.
With Luo Tianhong's demise, the defensive Magic Treasure, the Rotten Ke Chess Piece, has also disappeared without a trace.
Unexpectedly, one of the Black Chess Piece landed on the Ghost General that Luo Tianhong had reincarnated as.
"Unexpectedly, even half of this treasure is still at the level of Low-Grade Magic Treasure!"
"If we merge with the White Chess Piece, wouldn't we be able to reproduce the power of a mid-grade defensive Magic Treasure?"
"No, how could I be so greedy?"
"Having even one chess piece is an incredible stroke of luck!"
Even if it's just Black Chess Piece, it's already Low-Grade Defensive Magic Treasure.
This was undoubtedly a tremendous gain for Luo Chen, far surpassing the results of three years of arduous cultivation!
Luo Chen's methods of protection have always been in an unbalanced state, where offense outweighs defense.
Offensively, he's absolutely top-notch.
Even during the Qi Refining Stage, it can pose a threat to Foundation Establishment True Cultivator.
However, defense has always been his weakness.
It only has High-Grade Defensive Dao Robe and a tassel defense attached to a Four Symbols Cauldron.
This is not his problem.
Rather, it's the prevailing competitive atmosphere in the Cultivation World today that has led to this.
Because of their prowess in combat, defensive magical Magic Tool have always been in high demand.
Its price has always remained high among Magic Tool of the same tier.
Moreover, in battle, if one wants to defeat the enemy, the primary objective is often to first break through the enemy's defensive Magic Tool.
In this way, they could collect the spoils each time.
Defensive magical Magic Tool are rarely obtained.
Luo Chen, leading the Luo Tian Association, went through many great battles.
However, the number of defensive magical Magic Tool confiscated was still very small.
Those that reach the superior grade are even fewer.
Compared to ordinary High-Grade Defensive Magic Tool, it's not even as good as the Four Symbols Cauldron that he's used to.
Therefore, for a long time, he was unable to make up for this shortcoming.
Even knowing that Wang Haichao might have ill intentions, Luo Chen still devoted himself to cultivating the Tier 2 defensive spell < Gazed Heaven Curtain > that he had been given as a gift.
This is also to make up for this shortcoming.
But magic is something that's easy to learn but difficult to master.
It's hard to say how long it will take to reach a point where you can use it freely.
In comparison, Magic Tool are a quicker and easier way to obtain them.
Defensive Magic Treasure are the most coveted items for all Foundation Establishment True Cultivator.
The reason Nangong Jin agreed to deal with Duan Qiankun in the first place was precisely because of that Ze Country Gui Diagram, wasn't it?
Now, Luo Chen also possesses his own defensive magic Magic Treasure.
This instantly turned his weakness into his greatest strength!
"However, this thing has been tainted by the aura of evil spirits for many years, and it still needs to be properly nurtured before it can be used as easily as an extension of one's own arm."
Luo Chen carefully put it away.
I plan to refine it properly once I get back.
Magic Treasure are not like magical Magic Tool, which can be quickly mastered upon acquisition.
Looking around, Luo Chen decided not to linger.
The Great River Ghost City is no longer a pleasant place.
Although Ghost King Pang Renxiong was suppressed by the methods left behind by the Fallen Cloud Sect of the Linghu Yong.
But that method, in the end, is like a rootless duckweed.
Pang Renxiong has the advantage of location; he will break through the blockade sooner or later.
By then, let alone Fallen Phoenix Mountain and Ghost City.
Perhaps the entire Great River Market, and the surrounding thousand miles, will be shrouded in the might of Pang Renxiong Ghost Hero.
"In this way, Great River Market will not only not be a no-man's land, but will become a bad place instead."
"Where should I go from here?"
A faint thought lingered in my mind.
Luo Chen concealed his aura and went down to the second floor.
Suddenly.
He stopped in his tracks.
At the entrance of the Spirit Medicine Pavilion, a phantom figure was peering timidly at him from beside a decaying wooden window.