After trying several times to control the ghosts rushing at us, I had no doubt that the other party's ghost-controlling art was stronger than mine. This meant that the ghost cultivator from the Immortal Kingdom was at least at the Eight Tribulations realm. Moreover, controlling so many ghosts to surround so many Eight Tribulations experts—and even killing two of them—was quite impressive, even if they had relied on burying mines and taking us by surprise.
Now that two people were dead, whether we could escape was already a problem. Perhaps even more of us would have to die!
I hesitated for a moment before saying, "Great Sect Master, this isn't the time for infighting. You've seen how powerful our opponent is. The orthodox path's strength is still useful to us. Until we kill that ghost cultivator, it isn't time to kill them."
"Mm. Then have them come over first." Mu Zhongping nodded. This had clearly shaken him as well.
I immediately sent a voice transmission to Li Xiangru, then used the Ghost-Summoning Art. With this spell, any uncontrolled ghosts within several miles would be brought under my control. Having them come over and scout the way for us would be a good choice. After all, Zi couldn't keep an eye on everything.
I had originally wanted to take out the ghost stone and absorb some ghostly energy to store up for when I needed to use the Ghost Staff for a powerful attack. But with a ghost cultivator here, I naturally didn't dare take it out and court death. What if the other party wanted it too? Wouldn't I become a target?
Soon enough, three or five ghosts came floating over. I was delighted and prepared to put them to work, but just as they turned around to scout the