The Threat from the Hungry Ghost Path (Part Two)

Now that the Ghost King Sect has presented the problem, it's up to the Crown Prince to handle it. A single gate connects the entire Hungry Ghost Path, from which endless Gate of Hell of fierce Fierce Spirit and vengeful ghosts surge forth.

Aside from the Ghost King Sect, the Gate of Hell would be a major headache for anyone, so how should the Great Tang Dynasty's Imperial Clan decide?

At this moment, people from several cultivation sects, including the Ghost King Sect and even Zhuge Xiang, all focused their attention on the Crown Prince. Faced with this dilemma, how should he decide?

On one hand, there was the hot potato of the Gate of Hell; on the other hand, there was the face of the Imperial Clan. So, how should the Crown Prince decide? His decision would influence the views of other forces within the Great Tang Dynasty on the Imperial Clan.

The Crown Prince, his handsome and humble face showing a troubled expression, lowered his head slightly in deep thought. Should he just take over Strange Stone Mountain like this? But what about the Gate of Hell?

The endless Fierce Spirit and vengeful ghosts could easily trap someone, making escape impossible. How could we hand over Strange Stone Mountain to the Ghost King Sect? Wouldn't it be a joke if those hundred Warships came charging in? Who would respect the Great Tang Dynasty's Imperial Clan after that?

"Well? Your Highness the Crown Prince? What was your decision? I have already reported this matter to the Sect Master, and I believe he will send experts from my Ghost King Sect to suppress it on an opportune day. In order to suppress this Gate of Hell and bring blessings to the entire world, my Ghost King Sect is willing to offer several powerful individuals to remain here..."

Seeing the Crown Prince's troubled expression, the Yinzhi Old Man remained silent, secretly amused. Yet, he maintained a righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor.

"Gentlemen, what are your thoughts on this matter?" Caught in a dilemma and unable to make a decision, the Crown Prince spoke up, asking Zhuge Xiang and the others.

The Imperial Preceptor Hu Xian'er, the Venerable Zhuge Xiang, and four other Void Realm powerhouse, found it difficult to make a decision. He then inquired about the opinions of Zhuge Xiang and the others.

"We will follow the Crown Prince's decision..." The four Void Realm Great Experts did not offer any further opinions.

At this critical moment, this decision was of great importance. These Void Realm powerhouse dared not offer any advice rashly. If they made a mistake, they might face double repression from the Imperial Clan and the Ghost King Sect in the Great Tang Dynasty.

Besides, even if they were right, it would incur the wrath of the Ghost King Sect. Therefore, these four Void Realm Great Expert felt they should protect themselves.

"Where is the Imperial Preceptor?" Seeing the four Void Returning Stage powerhouses remaining silent and discreet, a hint of disappointment flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes. He then turned back to Hu Xian'er and asked.

Hu Xian'er, with her exquisitely beautiful face, had her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, showing a thoughtful and troubled expression. Even she didn't know how to decide on such a difficult choice.

After a moment of silence, without directly answering the Crown Prince's question, Hu Xian'er turned to Zhuge Xiang and asked, "Zhuge Consecrated, do you have any insightful opinions?"

The Crown Prince's eyes were filled with disappointment. He hadn't expected that even the National Teacher Hu wouldn't answer, passing the buck to someone else. Could it be that in this time of crisis, there was no one left to help him?

Hearing the Crown Prince solicit opinions from the others, but no one daring to interrupt, the members of the Ghost King Sect all wore smiles. So what if they Imperial Clan? Were they still stumped by the problem we'd presented? Unsure how to decide?

The four Void Realm powerhouse and the Imperial Preceptor Hu Xian'er —none of them dared to offer their opinions on this dilemma. As for this so-called "offering," would he dare? Even Void Realm powerhouse wouldn't dare; he was far from reaching the Void Realm, so how could he dare to speak recklessly?

"Is that even a question? Let's get him," Zhuge Xiang replied matter-of-factly.

"Oh? What does Zhuge Consecrated mean?" The Crown Prince paused slightly, then looked at Zhuge Xiang with great joy and asked.

"Is there even a question? The Mysterious Yin Jade Mine in this Strange Stone Mountain is the property of my Imperial Clan. Even if something goes wrong, it should be handled by my Imperial Clan. How can we rely on others? If we retreat today, where will my Imperial Clan's face be? As for the Gate of Hell? With a little more effort, we can always deal with it. But the face of the Imperial Clan cannot be earned back with a little effort."

"That makes sense..." Zhuge Xiang's words were like a bright moon illuminating the Crown Prince's heart, making his eyes light up, and he nodded in agreement.

Indeed, Zhuge Xiang's words make a lot of sense. So what if the Gate of Hell is a hot potato and a huge problem? As long as we find a way, we can always solve it. But to retreat today and lose face for the Imperial Clan family is not something that can be solved by hard work alone.

Hu Xian'er paused slightly, a thoughtful look flashing across her beautiful face, and nodded to herself.

Zhuge Xiang's words, though crude, are true in principle. A hot potato can be dealt with, but regaining lost face is much more difficult. Moreover, almost the entire dynasty is watching this place; how can they show weakness?

"This retainer has power and status, but his insight is quite sharp." The dozen or so powerful figures from various Sect reacted differently to Zhuge Xiang's words, but upon careful consideration, they found that Zhuge Xiang's words were indeed reasonable, and they were even more shocked by Zhuge Xiang's mentality.

This difficult decision was of paramount importance; one wrong move could lead to the collapse of the dynasty. Who would dare to make a hasty judgment? Terrified by the consequences, these people even instinctively wanted to avoid the topic altogether.

But Zhuge Xiang was able to analyze the loss so calmly. This mentality, this fearless attitude in the face of danger, Human Heart.

The principle is actually very simple, but it is precisely because it is of great importance that no one dares to think about it.

Imagine a plank of wood, only the width of a palm. If it's on the ground, anyone would dare walk on it without falling. But what if that plank was suspended in mid-air? How many people would dare to walk on it?

"The matter of the Gate of Hell was truly a relief for your Ghost King Sect in suppressing it. You truly deserve to be Large Sect of our Great Tang Dynasty. I will certainly petition my father to reward your Ghost King Sect for your good deeds. Now that our Imperial Clan army has arrived, you can retire with your mission accomplished," the Crown Prince said to the sinister old man from the Ghost King Sect, having made up his mind after hearing Zhuge Xiang's words.

The smug expressions on the faces of the Ghost King Sect Cultivator froze, and they were speechless. The Yinzhi Old Man's face became even more gloomy, but he had no way to refute or question the Crown Prince's words.

You can play some minor tricks in front of the Imperial Clan, and as long as they're not too outrageous, everyone will tacitly understand and turn a blind eye. But if you openly defy the Imperial Clan, that's open rebellion, an act of treason, Imperial Clan will have a hundred reasons to use force against you.

Moreover, absolutely no one would dare to intervene and help. Even though the Tang Dynasty's royal family had begun to decline, its capabilities were far beyond what a large sect could contend with.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will withdraw them immediately." Since the Crown Prince had instructed that his men should leave, the Yinzhi Old Man, despite his thousandfold reluctance, could only bow his head and accept it.

With a stiff expression and head bowed, he replied, and then two Ghost King Sect Cultivator entered the Ore Vein to inform the Cultivator who were "suppressing" the Gate of Hell to leave.

"Is this the newly recruited Imperial Clan? Indeed, a promising young man," the sinister-looking old man said to Zhuge Xiang after letting his men in.

His words were a casual greeting, but the coldness in his eyes revealed his malice towards Zhuge Xiang, and even more so, his threat. "You dare to interfere in the conflict between the Imperial Clan and the Ghost King Sect? This is not something you have the ability to handle."

"Your Ghost King Sect is renowned far and wide, its influence almost surpassing that of the Imperial Clan," Zhuge Xiang replied calmly, seemingly unfazed by the Yinzhi Old Man's threat, effectively responding to it.

You think you can scare me with the Ghost King Sect? But no matter how strong you are, are you stronger than the Great Tang Dynasty's Imperial Clan?

"I dare not, my Ghost King Sect dares not harbor any disloyal thoughts, much less contend with the imperial family..." Despite having already taken this action, at least in words and attitude, this sinister old man from the Ghost King Sect dared not express his intention to contend with the imperial family of the Tang Dynasty.

"We are well aware of the Ghost King Sect's loyalty to our Imperial Clan. Today's action is a righteous act by the Ghost King Sect to suppress the Gate of Hell for our Imperial Clan. Who in the world does not know the Ghost King Sect's loyalty? Rest assured, our Imperial Clan will never forget the Ghost King Sect's loyalty," the Crown Prince interjected at this moment, speaking with a double meaning.

Although Zhuge Xiang felt that the Crown Prince's refined and scholarly personality was not suitable for Prince, he had to admit that when a scholar like him started cursing, it was even more infuriating. A scholar could curse without uttering a single vulgar word, yet he could still make people blush with embarrassment.

As expected, the Crown Prince's words made the Yinzhi Old Man's face turn somewhat awkward.

Those who have reached the Void Returning Stage are certainly not fools. How could they not understand the double meaning in the Crown Prince's words? On the surface, he was praising the Ghost King Sect's loyalty, but in essence, it was a threat. The Imperial Clan will certainly not forget the Ghost King Sect's little tricks this time.

Soon, the Void Returning Stage expert from the Ghost King Sect brought out the group of powerful figures from Strange Stone Mountain. Their expressions were not good; clearly, the Imperial Clan's decision, or rather the Crown Prince's decision, had taken them by surprise. However, since the decision had been made, how could they disobey it?

Waaaaah...

Just as the Ghost King Sect had predicted, with the departure of several Void Returning Stage Cultivator, the Gate of Hell was left unguarded, leading directly to the Hungry Ghost Path. In an instant, countless Fierce Spirit and Guimei Wangliang surged out like a tsunami, their howling cries were enough to make one's scalp tingle.

"All troops prepare to annihilate the evil spirits!" Hearing the endless howling of Guimei Wangliang, the Crown Prince solemnly shouted.

As he finished speaking, hundreds of Warships and thousands of Deity Transformation stage experts responded in unison, their voices soaring into the heavens. (To be continued...)