When Master and I said the three words "malice energy" in unison.
We both saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
Tong Ghosts were ghosts born of malice.
But the Tong Ghost within my sword had suddenly become restless. There was only one possible reason: malice energy.
When Master heard me say "malice energy," he smiled at me as well.
"Looks like master and disciple are thinking alike.
Tong Ghosts are malevolent spirits born from malice.
Only malice energy formed from all kinds of negative emotions twisted together can stir such evil beings into activity.
It seems there is malice energy within this Spirit Illusion Ghost Domain as well.
Besides the Ghost Fiends, there may be other evil entities here..."
"Master, what kind of evil entity do you think it could be?"
I frowned.
Master shook his head.
"I don't know. These Ghost Fiends are all fleeing in the same direction ahead.
Let's follow them and take a look.
Stay close. Don't get lost."
"Don't worry, Master!"
I replied in a low voice.
Then Master led me forward at a rapid sprint.
Those Ghost Fiends kept fleeing ahead, weaving through the illusory village.
Along the way, Master and I killed several more Ghost Fiends.
But the closer we drew to the back of the village, the more excited the Tong Ghost Hand in my hand became.
I wondered if there was a Tong Ghost in there too.
Had it encountered its own kind, which was why it was so excited?
Master had said before that a fully formed Tong Ghost was an exceedingly formidable existence.
It was a terrifying evil being no weaker than the Red-Robed class, and even more brutal.
If a Tong Ghost had truly appeared here, we needed to be careful.
We pursued them swiftly and discovered