Three Requests! Lock the Soul! Search for Ghosts in the Yin Spring

The immense prestige of the Longevity First Ancestor was something that Ghost Lord like the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, hiding in some obscure corner Below the Yin Spring, had never witnessed, nor could he imagine the shock and impact of such a colossal figure.

However, one could also hear the sarcasm in Chen Dengming's words.

He felt as if fuel had been poured on the fire, and a surge of rage welled up within him. He drew upon the power of the Yin Spring Below the Yin Spring and unleashed a furious roar.

"Those petty cultivators in the Human World are going too far in deceiving ghosts!"

A chilling and intense ghostly aura erupted and spread from the Yin Spring.

The terrifying aura caused Bi Renshan and the other cultivators outside the Yin Cave to turn pale and tremble with fear.

Lotus Sword True Lord Mi Changzai scoffed disdainfully, "All bark and no bite."

This Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, having left the Yin Spring and come to the Human World, might still be wary and cautious, after all, he is Ghost Lord at the Nascent Soul Perfection.

But he was not afraid of merely being consumed by impotent rage Below the Yin Spring.

As long as the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord isn't completely out of his mind, there's absolutely no way he would risk leaving the advantageous terrain of the Yin Spring and Yin Land to come to the Human World and fight against the Nascent Soul cultivators there.

Chen Dengming and Mi Changzai had anticipated this, hence their firm and unwavering stance.

"Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord!"

Chen Dengming sent a wisp of Divine Sense into the Yin Cave and said calmly.

"You don't need to pretend to be innocent. I killed the Ghost King Qian Luo. I have his belongings in my possession, including a map and some intelligence information."

The intelligence report detailed that you released him into the Human World through your Yin Spring to attack and kill me, and that you also frequently sent ghosts to the Human World to cooperate with Outer Domain Evil Cultivator."

"That fool, Ghost King Qian Luo, is dead, but he even exposed me and dragged me into the water. Could it be that there are Spirit Transformation cultivators in the Human World's Counterattack Cultivator Alliance who have their eyes on me and want to wipe me out?"

Upon hearing this Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord was filled with shock and anger, and felt a surge of irritation.

It is taboo for such a ghost to meddle in Human World affairs, let alone to be in league with Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.

Although he did have some connections with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator before, it was only after the four realms were invaded that they exchanged some resources, and it did not involve anything more.

Such interactions were strictly prohibited by the four domains before the invasion of Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.

When the Yin Ghost Sect established the Yin Cave, it was also to guard this place. Therefore, the interaction of resources between this ghost realm and the Human World has been severed for many years.

Since the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance began to reclaim the four domains, he wisely restrained himself immediately, sending the Ghost King Qian Luo into the Human World. It was because he couldn't refuse the face of the Netherworld Ghost Lord that he considered it none of his business.

Unexpectedly, he's already made a mess of things. Now the main culprit has come knocking on his door, and that idiot Ghost King Qian Luo even left behind a piece of intelligence pointing directly at him.

However, at this moment, he could only refuse to admit fault or argue, and a strong voice came from the dark spring, angrily saying.

"You Human World, you are spouting nonsense and making up lies! This is an insult to me. I have no grudge against you, I don't even know your identity, how could I possibly harm you?"

Moreover, the Ghost King Qian Luo is a general under the Netherworld Ghost Lord.

Chen Dengming's eyes turned cold. His Heavenly Eye had already locked onto and observed a condensed Divine Sense deep within the Yin Spring passage. It was a split spirit created by the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord after leaving the Below the Yin Spring.

He sneered, "Looks like you still can't tell the situation right. You're all talk and no action!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Dengming focused his mind, his Divine Sense rapidly condensing along with the Human Immortal Way Power. His face shone, his eyes shone with Silver Light, radiating power and majesty, and his robes fluttered in the wind.

The air around them suddenly became still, the atmosphere oppressive and quiet.

Bi Renshan and the other cultivators all felt as if a mountain was pressing down on their hearts, making it difficult to breathe and turning pale. The pressure emanating from Chen Dengming in front of them was like a raging torrent.

The Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord within the Yin Cave also fell silent, sensing a strong threat, and alarm Divine Sense rang wildly in his mind and spirit.

Before he could even ponder why a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator could unleash such a terrifying mental power, he was completely taken aback.

A powerful Divine Sense force shot out from Chen Dengming's eyes, like two cold, silver beams of light, piercing into the Yin Cave and penetrating the Yin Spring.

The Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord quickly gathered his divided spiritual power to block it.

The next moment.

Two powerful Divine Sense forces clashed fiercely.

With a loud "boom," the Yin Spring water surged up from inside the Yin Cave.

As if an explosion had occurred underwater, a powerful gust of air, carrying with it the cold spring water, burst forth from the bottom.

Instantly, the force of the energy, along with the spring water, swept across the ground, causing the grotto to shake, dust to rise from the stone walls, and a thunderous roar to resound.

"What's this?"

A terrified scream suddenly erupted from the bottom of the Yin Spring, followed by a burst of light resembling a silvery arc of electricity.

The oppressive spiritual aura within the Yin Spring vanished instantly, leaving only calm and tranquility.

Mi Changzai Lotus Sword True Lord was ready to lend a hand at any time, was slightly taken aback.

Chen Dengming's attack was too fierce; he actually killed the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord's avatar in an instant.

Even if it's just a fragment of a spirit, it's still a fragment of Nascent Soul Perfection cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Normally, it would be very difficult for Nascent Soul Early Stage to break through its Divine Sense defenses.

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Chen has once again used that mind-body technique that transforms him into a giant."

The thought flashed through Mi Changzai.

Suddenly, the water in the Yin Spring began to bubble as if it were boiling.

A heavy, oppressive atmosphere filled the air once again, making it hard to breathe.

An even more powerful Divine Sense emanated from beneath the Yin Spring, filled with rage.

Chen Dengming remained expressionless, unfazed by the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord's bluster and cowardice. His eyes flashed with azure light, and his Heavenly Eye Swiftly locked onto and observed a ghostly figure rising from the passage Below the Yin Spring.

This is an even stronger split spirit, and it also possesses Law Treasure resembling a jade bottle.

However, Chen Dengming didn't care and calmly said, "Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, you have just witnessed my strength. You should know that merely being distracted will not only not threaten me, but will also continuously deplete your power."

At this moment, the Divine Sense of Lotus Sword True Lord also arrived, simultaneously creating a shockwave on Chen Dengming.

"Starfall, a wise man knows when to yield. Do you really think you can contend with the two of us by merely being distracted? Wishful thinking."

Besides, even if you manage to send us away, the next people to come will be even more overwhelming for you!

Upon hearing this, the Ghost King of the Fallen Yin Spring turned extremely gloomy and stopped his attack.

He was indeed somewhat guilty, and his burning anger and desperate stance were nothing but a bluff.

Having lived for nearly two thousand years, it's impossible for him to truly lose control of his emotions.

Therefore, after assessing the situation, it is best to temporarily halt the action.

Chen Dengming chuckled inwardly. To deal with someone who was pretending to be stupid, he knew he had to show his strength; otherwise, the other party wouldn't listen quietly.

Things are much better now; it's time to know when to stop.

Chen Dengming said, "Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, I am Chen Dengming, the head of the Longevity Sect."

Since the Ghost King Qian Luo came from your place, you don't need to pretend you don't recognize me.

"We in the Human World and you in the Yin Spring Ghost Realm have always kept to ourselves and avoided conflict. However, we have a different attitude towards Outer Domain Evil Cultivator. You, who have allied with Outer Domain Evil Cultivator, are our Human World. That is why we are sealing off this Yin Spring today."

"No! I have not colluded with any Outer Domain Evil Cultivator. The one-sided statement of the Ghost King Qian Luo cannot prove that I did such a thing. You also cannot seal this place off, otherwise, even if you do seal it off, I can forcibly break the seal while you are away."

Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord snorted coldly and denied it outright.

"Oh? Forced open?"

Chen Dengming, with his hands behind his back and a half-smile on his face, crossed his arms and said, "This sealing formation belongs to the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance. Sealing this Yin Spring was also directly authorized by the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance."

"Does Xingluo feel that he has been in the position of Ghost Lord for too long?"

"That Bai Mao!! He's too arrogant!"

This time, the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord was truly enraged, extremely annoyed and irritable, yet also somewhat hesitant and extremely wary.

He was already worried about being targeted by the Spirit Transmutation Dao Lord of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance.

According to Chen Dengming's words, if he dares not cooperate, even the Spirit Transformation of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance will attack him.

But it's unbearable for him to sit idly by and watch his doorstep be blocked.

"Furthermore, besides the matter of the Ghost King Qian Luo, Xingluo, have you forgotten about the two female ghosts who were also sent out of the Yin Spring by you?"

Chen Dengming's voice continued to come through.

The Starfall Yin Spring Ghost King, suppressing his pent-up anger, gradually calmed down and, no longer wishing to argue, coldly said, "What exactly do you want? Speak. If there was nothing to discuss, you wouldn't have said so much to me, would you?"

Chen Dengming smiled. "It seems you're quite clever. Indeed, whether we pursue these past wrongs depends on your willingness to cooperate."

Actually, I know that your alliance with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator may only involve the exchange of some resources. Your refusal to allow the entrance to the Yin Spring to be sealed also stems from this concern.

"You even know this? Just how much information did that beast, Ghost King Qian Luo, reveal?"

Chen Dengming and the Little Array Spirit that was secretly observing Soul House both smiled inwardly.

Chen Dengming learned about the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord's actions and plans half by guessing and half by the reminders from the Little Array Spirit.

However, this wasn't revealed by the Ghost King Qian Luo. Now that the dead ghost is dead, it's fine for him to take the blame.

Chen Dengming, "Now, we only have a few requirements. If you can meet these requirements, I guarantee that the lockdown here will only be temporary and can be lifted in the future."

We can even work together to establish a resource exchange route."

Lotus Sword True Lord Mi Changzai and Bi Renshan both glanced at Chen Dengming, their thoughts swirling, but they remained silent.

Chen Dengming is the chief, and the matter of sealing off the Yin Spring was directly authorized to him by the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance, so of course he has the final say.

Even if they say the ban is temporary and talk about establishing a route for resource exchange between humans and ghosts, Mi Changzai and Bi Renshan both have concerns and doubts in their hearts, but they will not question it at this time. Instead, they will do their best to protect Chen Dengming's authority and show that he is in charge.

This is the bare minimum of a subordinate's awareness and support for their superior.

Seeing that Chen Dengming indeed had a voice, the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord began to plot his next move.

Especially the latter one, establishing a route for resource interaction.

What does this mean?

Could it be that a high-ranking member of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance has taken a liking to some of the precious treasures in his Ghost Realm, such as the Water of the Underworld River, and intends to establish a cooperation with him?

That would be wonderful.

He, Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, was naturally eager to cooperate with the Cultivator Alliance in the Human World. He wasn't born rebellious and liked to be a traitor and fawn over the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.

He composed himself and asked, "What are your requirements?"

Chen Dengming remained expressionless and raised his finger.

"First, I've heard that you ghosts possess an ability called 'unforgettable spirits.' I need you to help me pinpoint the location of those two Ghost Bride, by any means necessary."

The Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.

Chen Dengming even knows about this ability of 'lingering spirits', which shows that he has a very detailed understanding of ghosts, not just the information about the Ghost King Qian Luo.

For a moment, Xinglu Yinquan Ghost King felt that this seemingly unpleasant Longevity Sect was actually quite unfathomable.

Considering that even the King of the Underworld had to deal with this person, one felt even more that this Bai Mao was extremely sinister, and it was best not to provoke him.

"Second, I need you to help me find some people, or rather, some ghosts, Below the Yin Spring. I will send one of the ghosts beside me down there afterward; you just need to provide assistance."

"Looking for some ghosts?"

Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord and Mi Changzai, among others, were all puzzled by Chen Dengming's second request, each with their own thoughts.

"Third, I need all the intelligence and information about the Netherworld Ghost Lord."

Two incense sticks later.

With a deafening roar, the wind and clouds shifted among the Yin Ghost Mountains, countless ice crystals shattered, snowflakes crashed to the ground, and Spiritual Qi gathered like a tide.

Many array plates, inlaid with spirit crystals and embedded within feng shui nodes, released energy under the manipulation of several Formation masters, combining with the surrounding feng shui nodes to form a unified field protection network.

This immediately caused the barrier array sealing the Yin Spring to be fully formed, sealing the entire Yin Cave inside and forming a ring of shimmering light.

Then, the light membrane gradually faded, and a large amount of cloud and mist was formed, completely engulfing this once gloomy mountain range.

Rolling clouds cascaded into the deep valley, where numerous precipitous cliffs, sharp as knife points, resembled the masts of sailboats bobbing on white waves. The scene was breathtakingly beautiful, devoid of any ghostly aura.

After a short while, the spiritual light from several spirit boats broke through the clouds and mist of the sealing Formation and flew out.

On one of the spirit boats, Chen Dengming stood tall on the deck, his headscarf and hairband fluttering in the wind alongside his white hair, exuding an extraordinary aura.

Beside him, the upright Lotus Sword True Lord Mi Changzai pondered, "Sect Leader Chen! Ghosts are, after all, cunning and treacherous. Although he fulfilled your requests, there are hidden truths within them."

Chen Dengming laughed heartily, his gentle gaze fixed on Mi Changzai, and said, "Brother Mi, rest assured, I have my own methods to distinguish truth from falsehood!"

"That's excellent!"

Mi Changzai nodded slightly, knowing that Chen Dengming was not a reckless person, and a reckless person could not be the leader of the Longevity Sect.

As for the deeper meaning behind sending ghosts into the Yin Spring to search for other ghosts, Mi Changzai was curious, but seeing that Chen Dengming didn't say anything, he didn't take the initiative to ask.

Hearing this, Bi Renshan, who had been secretly eavesdropping from behind, breathed a sigh of relief.

He dared not question the Nascent Soul True Lord, nor did he dare to ask. He could only hide in a corner and secretly listen to some reassuring news.

"Since there are no problems, then Brother Mi, let's get ready."

Chen Dengming's gaze met Mi Changzai's, and he gave him a look, his face frosty.

Mi Changzai understood immediately and nodded solemnly.

Just now, Chen Dengming and Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord temporarily reached an agreement.

The Ghost Lord immediately fulfilled Chen Dengming's first request, using a Five Ghosts Soul-Locking Technique to roughly pinpoint the location of the two Ghost Bride.

The final result was both alarming and unsurprising to Chen Dengming.

The result was that the two Ghost Bride had indeed tracked them down using the lingering ghostly magic, and their location was now nearby.

This naturally raised Chen Dengming and the others' vigilance to a high level. At the same time, they immediately sent a message to Feng Qingbo, who was at another Yin Spring, to be careful and agreed to meet up.

At this moment, several spirit boats left the Yin Ghost Mountain Range for the third Yin Spring, where they might be attacked at any time by two Ghost Bride leading a group of powerful Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.

However, long before this, the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance had already scouted the geography of the three Yin Springs and studied the route of travel.

Moreover, at this very moment, two Nascent Soul True Lords are lying in ambush in the shadows, ready to provide assistance at any time. Su Yan Yan and Jiang Jian are also on their way quietly.

The two Ghost Bride used their persistent spirit technique to pinpoint Chen Dengming's location and followed Chen Dengming, which meant they were being led by the nose and falling far behind the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance's plans.

In this situation, the two Ghost Bride leading a group of Outer Domain Evil Cultivator to attack are tantamount to actively walking into a trap that the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance has already laid out. It's uncertain who the prey will be.

"Senior Dongfang, this isn't our first collaboration, but it is your first since escaping from Nanxun."

This junior only hopes that this cooperation may not ultimately take place, so that I won't trouble you and I'll be less in danger."

Inside the spirit boat's cabin, Chen Dengming, who had entered the cabin, was immersed in his Sea of Consciousness, communicating with Dongfang Huayuan through the Human God Hall and Exchanging polite words.

The Banning the Netherworld Plan is not only Counterattack Cultivator Alliance's plan to seal off the Yin Spring, deter the Ghost Realm, and sever the Ghost Realm's alliance with the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator.

It was also a plan devised by Chen Dengming to avert disaster.

The ultimate guarantee for this plan is Dongfang Huayuan.

More than half a month ago, Chen Dengming had Dongfang Huayuan.

This is simply a matter of contacting them in advance to avoid any oversights.

Although, according to the First Patriarch, one should not receive direct assistance from others when facing calamity.

However, to be on the safe side, Chen Dengming still took precautions and invited Dongfang Huayuan stay with him in case the worst-case scenario occurred—that some extraterrestrial Nascent Spirit Transformation would shamelessly attack him directly.

If a Spirit Transformation from beyond the realm were to intervene, it would no longer be a calamity to be faced, but rather an undeserved disaster.

"Kid, you're quite the troublemaker. This time, the Netherworld Ghost Lord might actually make a move against you."

However, as I said before, if you help me get out, I will owe you a favor. If the Netherworld Ghost Lord attacks you, don't worry, I will take action!

Inside the Human God Hall, Dongfang Huayuan's loud and resonant voice rang out, stirring emotions that gave people boundless confidence.

"Senior, have you arrived nearby yet?"

"We haven't left yet, we'll be there shortly."

Chen Dengming, "."

This Dongfang Huayuan... it seems a bit unreliable.

They don't think he could hold out for long if the Nascent Spirit Transmutation Dao Lord himself were to intervene.

Being able to hold on for even a moment and quickly devise a dignified way to die is probably already the limit.

"Don't be nervous. As you know, there are great battles on all sides now, and both sides are keeping a close eye on each other's high-level cultivators."

If I had arrived too early, I fear I would have alerted them and ruined your plans.