Ninth Level Nascent Soul Stage

A beam of light instantly annihilated the Demon Clone conjured by the Demon Transformation Bottle. As expected of Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens Ghost Emperor of the level of gods and Buddhas, his strength completely transcended the power of this Cultivation World. Once again stared at by the Ghost Emperor's eyes, Zhuge Xiang was at a loss for what to do. If his own Demon Clone couldn't withstand it, then naturally he couldn't either.

Call out!

A dazzling light reappeared, shooting out from the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path and locking onto Zhuge Xiang. Even before its arrival, the powerful force had already rendered Zhuge Xiang unable to move.

The Ghost Emperor, comparable to Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens, represented a completely different level of power for Zhuge Xiang; no words could adequately describe the sheer might of this power.

"Heavenly Venerate Limitless Palm!" Just as Zhuge Xiang was about to be blasted to death by this beam of light, Ying Qianshan, who was wearing a robe, pulled out his hand and struck the beam of light with a palm.

The enormous palm print transformed into a giant hand, blocking the beam of light and standing shoulder to shoulder with the Frost Ghost Emperor's attack...

A dense and magnificent beam of light shot out from the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path, possessing the power to shatter stars. However, Ying Qianshan also unleashed his palm print, transforming it into a giant hand to help Zhuge Xiang withstand the attack of this beam of light.

A Ghost Emperor and an ancient monster who had lived for thousands of years fought each other across the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path Realm.

Ying Qianshan didn't care too much about Zhuge Xiang's life or death, but he was very concerned. If the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path couldn't be closed, and the Frost Ghost Emperor managed to project his power into this world, the Great Qin Empire might suffer terrible turmoil. Perhaps even everyone in the Imperial Palace today would die here.

"Let go of me..." The Golden Winged Corpse King was being held down tightly by Ying Qianshan's hand, but while Ying Qianshan was wrestling with the Frost Ghost King, it struggled frantically.

He knew that his only chance to escape was now. Otherwise, if the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path was successfully closed, without the Frost Ghost Emperor restraining Ying Qianshan, he would have no chance of escaping.

"Behave yourself!" Ying Qianshan's aged voice was urgent, but no matter how strong Ying Qianshan was, he was struggling to withstand the Frost Ghost Emperor's attacks on one hand and the Golden Winged Corpse King's struggles on the other. Even he was finding it very difficult, and he was even on the verge of giving up.

"Quickly close the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path!" Ying Qianshan shouted to Zhuge Xiang, barely able to hold on any longer. Although Zhuge Xiang was closing the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path quite quickly, every second felt like an eternity to Ying Qianshan.

"Golden Winged Corpse King! Follow me..." Just as Ying Qianshan was at his limit, suddenly, a figure flew from the horizon, rushing directly towards Ying Qianshan, or rather, towards the Golden Winged Corpse King that Ying Qianshan had subdued. The speed was extremely fast.

"Stop causing trouble! Stop!" Although Ying Qianshan's strength was terrifying, it was clear to everyone that he was now trying to subdue the incredibly powerful Golden Body Bodhisattva while also diverting his strength to defend against the Ghost Emperor's attack. Therefore, several Void Returning Stage powerhouses jumped out to block this Mysterious Expert who suddenly rushed out.

"Get out of my way!" However, to everyone's horror, the Mysterious Expert who rushed out suddenly shouted.

Before anyone could see what he did, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted, and the four or five Void Returning Stage experts who rushed out were blasted away by the force of the aura before they even had a chance to make a move.

"So powerful! What day is it today? How come there are one monstrous expert after another?" Many people gasped as they looked at this Mysterious Expert suddenly appeared and whose mere aura could send four or five Void Returning Stage powerhouses flying.

First came the appearance of the Golden Body Bodhisattva, who successively defeated the Kunlun Sect's Sect Master True Person Changfeng, and the Asura Sect Master, Luo Ba. His strength was comparable to that of Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens, as if he should not exist in this world.

Following the Golden Body Bodhisattva, a mysterious old man in a long robe appeared. He not only easily subdued the Golden Body Bodhisattva, but also managed to spare some of his power to resist the attack of the Frost Ghost Emperor in the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path. The strength of this mysterious old man in a long robe was even more unfathomable.

But now, another Mysterious Expert has appeared, capable of sending four or five Void Returning Stage powerhouses flying with just his aura? This strength is in no way inferior to the Golden Body Bodhisattva or that mysterious old man. So, three peerless powerhouses who seem to have transcended this world have appeared in total?

The Mysterious Expert paid no heed to the astonishment of these people. As he watched four or five Void Returning Stage powerhouses being blasted away, more than a dozen others rushed up. He extended his finger, and sharp Sword Qi burst forth from his fingertip. Using his finger as a sword, the Sword Qi he unleashed was no less powerful than that of Immortal Sword.

"A bunch of trash! Don't block my way!" he shouted, his finger flashing as he wielded Sword Light.

Exclamations erupted, even mixed with screams. With a single move, this mysterious expert disrupted the formation of over a dozen Void Returning Stage experts who were trying to block him. At the same time, he passed through the chaotic crowd and arrived directly in front of the Golden Winged Corpse King.

"Let go!" Without the slightest hesitation or a desire to waste time, this Mysterious Expert flicked his finger, transforming it into a sharp Sword Light that pointed directly at Ying Qianshan's arm, clearly forcing him to release the Golden Winged Corpse King.

Ying Qianshan dared not use his physical body to withstand the Sword Light attack. Helpless, he could only let go. However, letting go was not for retreat. Instead, he struck out with his palm towards the Mysterious Expert.

The Heavenly Venerate Limitless Palm technique had blocked the Ghost Emperor's attack, which was powerful enough to instantly kill Zhuge Xiang. Now, although he had withdrawn his hand, he was still sending another palm strike towards this suddenly appearing Mysterious Expert. Could he possibly withstand this palm strike?

Bang...

The Sword Qi at his fingertips collided with Ying Dongsheng's Heavenly Venerate Limitless Palm, producing a crisp sound. Visibly, the Mysterious Expert's finger bones shattered, revealing his pale, ghastly skin.

Under the Heavenly Venerate Limitless Palm, his bones were almost shattered and blood and flesh were almost blown away. It can be seen that the palm force that can withstand the Ghost Emperor's attack is indeed not easy to deal with.

However, although the Mysterious Expert appeared looked extremely miserable, Ying Qianshan was not in much better shape. With a muffled groan, it was clearly visible that Ying Qianshan's palm had been pierced directly by this sharp Sword Qi, creating a hole the size of an egg, which was transparent from front to back.

Who exactly is this mysterious powerhouse? How could a head-on clash with Ying Qianshan result in both of them being severely injured? This level of strength truly makes him stand out among all heroes.

"Go..." This Mysterious Expert clearly had no intention of wasting any time going down. With Sword Qi, he forced Ying Qianshan to let go, then grabbed the Golden Winged Corpse King's hand and fled into the distance.

With him taking action, and Ying Qianshan currently unable to spare any resources, he naturally wanted to seize this opportunity to try and escape first.

Ying Qianshan's gaze sharpened as he watched the Mysterious Expert take the Golden Winged Corpse King away. He was naturally unwilling, but now he still had the Frost Ghost Emperor to deal with. Was it more important to chase after the Golden Winged Corpse King, or to close the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path first?

After a moment of hesitation, despite his anger at being snatched from someone's jaws, Ying Qianshan knew that even if he captured the Golden Winged Corpse King, he would simply kill him. However, if the Frost Ghost Emperor were to invade the Cultivation World, it would be a disaster for the Great Qin. Therefore, after a moment's hesitation, Ying Qianshan did not leave but instead did his best to resist the Frost Ghost Emperor's attacks.

Without needing to suppress the Golden Winged Corpse King, Ying Qianshan could focus all his efforts on dealing with the Frost Ghost Emperor, making things much easier. Although the Frost Ghost Emperor was powerful, he was still separated from this world by the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path, and his power was restricted by the Heavenly Laws. As a result, the power he could deal with was greatly suppressed and remained within Ying Qianshan's ability to withstand.

With Ying Qianshan's help, Zhuge Xiang easily closed the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path. Finally, with a thud, the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path was sealed shut by Zhuge Xiang, and the powerful force of the Frost Ghost King was instantly cut off...

"Ding! Quest 'Close the Gate' completed. Reward: Level +3, Advanced Skill Treasure Chest *1".

As the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path was closed, Mechanical System Prompt sounded in Zhuge Xiang's mind. Zhuge Xiang, whose cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Nascent Soul Stage during the battle, instantly soared to the Ninth Level Nascent Soul Stage thanks to the reward of this mission. The Nascent Soul floating in his spiritual platform also became extremely large and clear.

"Kill! Slay all these Evil Demon Hungry Ghost Path and heretics who have rushed out from the Hungry Ghost Realm!" As the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path closed, the Great Qin Emperor shouted.

Without the replenishment from the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path, and even with the Golden Winged Corpse King being rescued, the remaining Zombie and Hungry Ghost in the Imperial Palace were quickly wiped out. Zhuge Xiang, who participated in the battle, relied on the Experience Points gained from the fight, and his experience bar was almost full. He was only a step away from the Dao Seeking Realm.

After a fierce battle, all the Zombie and Hungry Ghost were finally slain. The Great Qin Emperor approached Ying Qianshan, bowed respectfully, and said, "I am deeply grateful for your help today, Senior. I..."

However, before the Great Qin Emperor could finish speaking, Ying Qianshan raised his hand, interrupting the emperor, and said, "I have a long history with your Ying Clan, so it is only right that I lend a helping hand today. As for you..."

At this point, Ying Qianshan paused slightly, then said in a somewhat reproachful tone, "As an emperor, one should have the demeanor of a king and not bow to people casually."

"Yes, Senior's advice is correct," the Great Qin Emperor nodded in response, his tone becoming much more upright and devoid of his previous respect. (To be continued...)