Ridiculous

Just then, the ink-black clouds gathered across the sky vanished in an instant.

Before the Crystal Jade Skeleton could move, a white banner suddenly appeared in Xu Yi's hand. The Crystal Jade Skeleton flitted back hundreds of yards like a startled bird and cried out, "What in the world is that? It makes me uncomfortable all over. No wonder the whole world proclaims you the strongest in this realm. You actually have such a Mystical Treasure! Put it away, quickly. How can you treat an old friend like this?"

Calamity Clouds appeared in the sky again. Xu Yi put away the Soul-Summoning Banner and stared blankly at the Crystal Jade Skeleton. The words slipped from his mouth: "It's you, old ghost! You're still alive, and you've even had a stroke of fortune."

He had recognized the old ghost. He had never expected him to escape the Void Divine Palace, not even in such a perilous situation.

Most astonishing of all was the old ghost's soul-dispersing technique. Not only had Xu Yi failed to notice it, but even War Son of Heaven and the other Soul Sensing Ancestors had missed it. Was that not a marvel?

"Indeed, it's me. I never thought we old friends would meet again, each with our own adventures to tell. Your legend has crossed the mountains and drifted over the seas. Even I, hiding in the mountains and forests, have heard your deeds. Tsk, tsk. Truly, they're enough to make one yearn for more..."

The old ghost was inhabiting the Crystal Jade Skeleton, which had no expression. If it could show one, it would surely have been thick with envy.

Xu Yi smiled. "Old ghost, what are you scheming now? Back when you were under my thumb, you weren't nearly so obsequious. You've sure become a