The Ghost Lord Submits! Half the Ghost City, Prioritize the Shore Flower
I submit! I submit! I submit! It seems that this is the only choice facing the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.
This single word, "submit," crashed into his heart like a mountain, crushing his spirit. Only with the fearless courage to fight to the death could he utter "I do not submit," and only then could he break through this mountain.
But at this moment, even the Shore Flower were bent over by the weight of the weight.
His greatest reliance had already succumbed to the might of the ancient immortals; what grounds did he have to utter the words "I refuse to submit"?
To utter these two words would come at a great cost, requiring the sacrifice of thousands of years of cultivation and life.
"Submit! Or die!"
Above the Human Heart Hall, Chen Dengming's Human Heart Hall, exuding a cold yet majestic aura, pressed down violently.
With a deafening roar, the phantom of the Shore Flower completely collapsed and shattered in Chen Dengming's mental world.
The Ghost Infant of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord let out a shrill scream. The Ghost Infant trembled violently, and cracks appeared on its body, causing its eerie ghostly aura to leak out rapidly.
An overwhelming sense of impending death surged into his mind.
Hesitating even a moment longer will surely result in the Ghost Infant exploding and being annihilated, body and soul.
"I'm impressed! I'm impressed!!"
Without hesitation, the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord begged for mercy in a shrill voice, and the Ghost Infant trembled and screamed in terror.
"I, I, Xingluo, surrender!!"
In the end, the pleas for mercy seemed to carry a sense of relief, relaxation, and utter submission; it was surrender, obeisance, and even complete submission!
Boom!--
In the vast world of the mind, the magnificent Human Heart Hall and the pair of silver eyes on its roof both stopped falling and hovered above the Ghost Infant of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.
A terrifying, oppressive threat firmly held the Ghost Infant in place, forcing it to prostrate itself on the ground in the mental world. With difficulty, it slowly raised its head and said in a strained voice, "I truly surrender! Let me live; I'm still useful to you, extremely useful!"
Human Heart Hall, the Silver Light that had been swirling in Chen Dengming's tiger-like eyes dimmed slightly.
The next instant, the projection of the Human Heart Hall in the spiritual world suddenly emitted a strong attraction.
The Ghost Infant of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord immediately flew up involuntarily and was sucked into the projection of the Human Heart Hall. Then the projection of the Human Heart Hall shrank into the silver eyes.
Human Heart Hall, the spiritual lamps surrounding Chen Dengming flickered, and an even stronger Mental Strength gathered around him.
In his eyes as he looked up at the Dao Stone, the phantom of the Human Heart Hall suddenly appeared, and then the Ghost Infant of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord flew out from the hall's entrance.
The Ghost Infant appeared to emerge directly from Chen Dengming's eyes, rapidly growing from a tiny dot the size of a sesame seed into Nascent Soul form the size of a normal fist.
However, the Nascent Soul's spirit body was grayish-brown and filled with a cold, ghostly aura, instantly emanating a chilling and sinister presence.
However, before this aura could spread throughout the Human Heart Hall, the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, who had suffered a loss, immediately restrained himself.
As he spun and landed, he looked around in alarm and quickly determined that he was in the inheritance hall left behind by a righteous immortal lineage.
As an old ghost who has lived for over a thousand years, he naturally has a wealth of experience and is well aware of the power Chen Dengming used to suppress him and the other Shore Flower.
Only Immortal Power, and only a complete Dao artifact passed down from the righteous immortals of yesteryear, could possibly suppress the peerless treasure born within the River Styx, the Other Shore Flower.
He did not overlook Chen Dengming, who was sitting in the center of the hall. Upon seeing the figure in front of him, he could not suppress the fear and submission that had just penetrated the depths of his heart, and quickly bowed down.
"Xingluo pays homage to Longevity Sect Leader! Thank you for your Longevity Sect Leader Changshou!"
Chen Dengming's gaze was calm as he looked down at the Ghost Infant bowing on the floor of the hall.
A spiritual lamp representing the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord has appeared in the corresponding position behind the Ghost Infant.
He could see through the subtle movements of the inner flames within, and naturally he could also grasp that what the Starfall Old Ghost was saying was not a lie, but that he had truly submitted to him.
This method of manipulating the mind and making a strong person submit to one's will may seem unbelievable, but it is in fact the brilliance and power of a battle of wits.
The saying goes, "The weak are harmed physically, the strong are harmed physically, but the truly powerful are harmed mentally."
A person's mind represents their emotions, desires, and thoughts.
If the mark of surrender is imprinted on one's heart, then one will truly surrender from the bottom of one's heart, and it will be very difficult to change.
This was, of course, a result of Chen Dengming's use of the Dao artifact, the Human Heart Hall.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult to make a Ghost Lord has reached the Nascent Soul Perfection stage truly submit to him from the bottom of his heart.
However, the current outcome was indeed something he himself hadn't anticipated.
If Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord hadn't been forced to use the Shore Flower to invade his mind, it would have been difficult fortuitous opportunity him to enter the "limitless power of the Mental Strength" State of Mind by chance and with great courage and fearlessness, thus resonating with the Human Heart Hall.
To understand the situation at that time, if he had hesitated or been afraid even a little, and dared not firmly believe in his own spiritual power, he would not have been able to resonate with the Human Heart Hall and suppress the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.
At this moment, facing the subjugated Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, Chen Dengming said in a deep voice, "Starfall, you were only able to invade my mind world with the help of the power of the Shore Flower. Where is the true form of the Shore Flower?"
Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord dared not conceal the truth and said, "Longevity Sect Leader, the true form of the Shore Flower is currently in Starfall Ghost City, guarded by the Malicious Thought Ghost Puppet I control."
This flower is also the core of the Malicious Thought Ghost Puppet's power. Now that I have used the power of this flower, and you, Longevity Sect Leader, just severely damaged it with that Immortal Palace, the power of the Shore Flower may have already weakened."
"Within the ghost town," Chen Dengming nodded slightly, having expected it.
However, he didn't expect that his original intention was to find the Shore Flower and see if this legendary treasure could solve the fifth Dao Intent in the Human Heart Hall.
The other Shore Flower appeared so quickly, and it appeared in the hands of his captive Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.
Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord added, "Before this, the Old Ghost of the Underworld had already organized Ghost Soldiers and ghost cultivators to attack my Starfall Ghost City."
If the power of the Malicious Thought Ghost Puppet is weakened by the Shore Flower, it is very likely that Starfall Ghost City will also fall, and at that time the Shore Flower may...
"Hmm," Chen Dengming nodded thoughtfully, glancing indifferently at Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, and said, "You are now a Ghost Infant, having lost your original form. It won't be a matter of a short time before you recover. So stay by my side as a little ghost and answer some of my questions."
The Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord felt bitter, but now that the victor is king and the loser is villain, he was convinced and immediately bowed to accept the order, showing his obedience.
Chen Dengming's eyes flickered, and his mind simultaneously began to reconnect with the Incense Clone and the Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun.
At this very moment.
Near the Yinming Ghost City Below the Yin Spring, the chaotic and turbid Battlefield of the Styx River has fallen into a brief period of eerie tranquility and oppressive atmosphere due to the mysterious disappearance of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.
The powerful Divine Sense originating from the Yinming Ghost Lord and the Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun simultaneously searched the Battlefield.
All that could be seen was a river of murky, yellowish-brown water, teeming with mud and sand, swirling with countless eddies, and a scene of utter devastation.
Only a heavy suit of Ghost King armor remained, sunk into the mud. Scattered around were Ghost King flying swords, but where was the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord?
The Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun actually sensed something was wrong the moment he lost the aura of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord.
Because he had also lost the powerful mental strength that Chen Dengming had instilled in him, and even after several unsuccessful attempts to contact him, a sense of unease arose in his heart.
If it weren't for the fact that Brother Chen's clone, who had transformed into the Styx River, still existed and was emanating an extremely powerful aura that created a sense of intimidation, he would have thought that Brother Chen had met with an accident.
However, as time passed and dozens of breaths went by, there was still no sign of Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord or Brother Chen, and Zhu Xun's ominous premonition grew stronger.
He immediately took out Sound Transmission Jade Talisman and contacted the two Ghost Bride.
"Ladies, have you found the spirit fragment of the array master? If so, please leave immediately and return home."
Almost at the same time, the Yin Nether Ghost King, who also sensed something was wrong, stopped in his tracks in the chaotic River Styx.
"The protective ghost formation of Starfall Ghost City has suddenly weakened? Is Senran requesting reinforcements to take down the ghost city in one fell swoop?"
The Yin Nether Ghost King suspiciously put away the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman, his expression filled with doubt and apprehension. He first glanced warily at the Incense Clone, then his gaze swept over the Ghost King Armor that had sunk into the mud, before looking at the Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun and coldly transmitting his voice.
"Soul-Snatching Ghost King, what's going on now? That old ghost Xingluo seemed to have suddenly used some powerful Technique Method, and then disappeared and we haven't been able to find him since. What about that mysterious expert who was just working with you?"
The Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun narrowed his ghostly eyes, his heart sinking.
It now appears that the worst has happened.
If anything happens to Brother Chen, or if he dies together with Starfall Old Ghost, then the one who benefits will not be him, but perhaps only Old Ghost Yinming.
With his current strength, he is no match for the Old Ghost of the Underworld.
Given Brother Chen's current uncertain situation, it's unclear how much combat power Brother Chen Incense Clone can still exert.
The Yin Nether Ghost King was incredibly shrewd; his cunning was no exaggeration. He immediately noticed something amiss from Zhu Xun's subtle movements and eyes, and a suspicion formed in his mind.
His ghostly eyes swept over the Incense Clone that had suddenly turned around, and he quickly made a calculation in his mind, then tentatively asked with a regretful expression.
"Soul-Snatching Ghost King, it seems that the mysterious expert you invited has fallen victim to some insidious secret technique of the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord. I'm afraid he's in a bad state now."
The Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun coldly, "Yin Nether Ghost King, are you gloating? If something happens to my Fellow Daoist Chen, but Starfall Old Ghost is unharmed, then we will be the ones in trouble."
"Ha ha ha ha--"
The Yin Nether Ghost King suddenly threw his head back and laughed loudly, the sound of which caused the surrounding water to violently collide and tremble.
His laughter had barely subsided when his ghostly eyes swept over him and he said, "Even Xingluo's Ghost King Crown is shattered, and his Ghost King Armor is abandoned here. Even if he doesn't die, he's definitely been severely injured this time. He's nothing to worry about."
His ghostly eyes suddenly locked onto the Incense Clone whose body was made of a large amount of Nether River Water. The fear in his eyes gradually turned into coldness, and he was about to speak.
Suddenly, a suffocating and terrifying pressure spread and enveloped everything.
The Yin Nether Ghost King was immediately startled, feeling a strong sense of threat that his mind and soul were firmly locked in place.
His ghostly eyes suddenly contracted, and he abruptly looked at the Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun.
They immediately met the cold, silvery light emanating from Zhu Xun's eyes.
The moment their eyes met, the Yin Nether Ghost King was instantly shaken, feeling a sense of crisis as if his heart was about to be torn in two. His mind was filled with thunderous applause as an incredible image suddenly appeared Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord submitting to a pair of silver eyes.
"No, this is impossible!"
The Yin Nether Ghost King roared in disbelief and anger, quickly gathering his strength to resist.
But at that moment, those chilling silver eyes gradually faded from the depths of his heart.
A cold and authoritative voice echoed quietly in his heart.
"Yinming! Xingluo is indeed no longer a threat. He has been defeated. According to your agreement with the Soul-Snatching Ghost King, once Starfall Ghost City is conquered, you will each take half!"
The Yin Nether Ghost King was taken aback, then his eyes widened in surprise and fear as he looked at the Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun, whose eyes had returned to normal. He frowned and sent a mental message to him.
"Is Starfall Old Ghost dead now? How did you do that?"
Chen Dengming's inner voice rang out again, "You don't need to care whether he's alive or dead. Just know that he can't interfere with your acquisition of Starfall Ghost City right now. But I have one condition!"
"Conditions?" The Yin Nether Ghost King frowned even more deeply.
At this moment, Zhu Xun was both surprised and delighted. He never expected that Starfall Old Ghost would die so easily, while Brother Chen would return unharmed.
However, at the same time, a hidden worry arose within him.
Was Brother Chen also injured?
Otherwise, given the power they just displayed, even with a prior agreement, there would be no need for such an agreement. In the Below the Yin Spring, it's a law of the jungle; wouldn't it be better to simply kill the Yin Nether Ghost King and take over the entire Starfall Ghost City and Yinming Ghost City for ourselves?
Just then, Chen Dengming, understanding his thoughts, transmitted his voice into his mind.
"Old Zhu, have you forgotten what I taught you? A tall tree catches the wind. With your current strength, even if I leave Incense Clone in the Yin Spring to help you, you still cannot simultaneously swallow up the vast and enduring foundations of Yinming Ghost City and Starfall Ghost City. This will inevitably attract attacks from other Ghost Kings or even Ghost Lord."
The Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun's heart stirred, and he immediately calmed down, suppressing his greed. He expressed his gratitude in his heart.
"Brother Chen, you're right. I'm such a roughneck, I never learn. I only care about immediate gains. If there are several pieces of fat meat in front of me, I can't wait to swallow them all, regardless of whether I can handle it, just in case someone else benefits."
"No rush, no rush! It will all be yours sooner or later. Keeping Yin Ming around now is just a shield for you. Once you're stronger, you can swallow up his power at any time."
The Fierce Ghost Zhu Xun was completely convinced.
Just then, the Yin Nether Ghost King finished his contemplation and asked thoughtfully, "What are your conditions?"
Chen Dengming transmitted his thoughts, "After entering the Ghost City, the Soul-Seizing Ghost King will go in first to select the spoils of war. You must wait outside."
The Yin Nether Ghost King's pair of ghostly eyes suddenly released a terrifying light, and an incomparably powerful aura erupted from his body as he sneered.
"On what grounds?"
Chen Dengming remained completely calm, "You only used 20% of your strength to subdue Xingluo, and I even helped you out of a predicament earlier."
The flowing water was gentle, yet it could penetrate stone and shatter gold. Although Chen Dengming's voice was calm, it carried the imposing aura of someone who had subdued the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, which made the Yin Nether Ghost King feel a chill in his heart.
The Ghost King had considered that Chen Dengming might have suffered a serious injury and was currently bluffing, but he dared not gamble.
If the opponent is not bluffing, or even has the strength to fight to the death, then he will, like the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, pay the price for excessive greed...
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