The fact that the Ghost Child has the bloodline of King Xiang was very strange to Chen Qing after he learned that other players had already entered the game. Logically speaking, with so many players entering the game, the original history should have been completely messed up, right? The Ghost Child is not Heavenly Demon, so why is his existence unchanged at all?
Later, after discovering that many things hadn't changed, Chen Qing gradually realized that no matter how you altered history, the world was still maintaining its original rhythm, as if a giant hand was manipulating it from the shadows.
However, there's no time to think that far ahead. The current situation is that the Ghost Child is still of King Xiang's bloodline, and only he in the world can afford to open King Xiang Palace. This is clearly indicated in the Ghost Domain Realm Four Kings ' Battle dungeon. In the original game history, the Ghost Child's emotions erupted, causing havoc in one area and devouring millions of people in a city. He quickly grew into a being close to the Ghost King. After the players' defeat, his final resentment summoned King Xiang Palace, and he used his own flesh and blood before his death to open King Xiang Palace.
The palace was filled with treasures collected by King Xiang, which players initially thought was a great perk. The first guild alliance immediately rushed in to plunder them, and the ensuing infighting resulted in significant losses for the players.
The Ghost King has awakened, and the trap-laden ghost artifacts have corroded the players' bodies. One Ghost General awakened through the players' bodies, and in an instant, King Xiang opened the Great Gate of Yin and Yang, completely ushering in the era of the Ghost Domain Realm dungeon.
I remember this dungeon was highly praised back then.
Because of the significant plot twist, it was the first instance that included high-level players, using them to create a turning point in the instance and wipe out a bunch of players who monopolized resources at the time. This led to a complete rebirth for new players who were previously monopolized by guilds. This groundbreaking design, which utilized the version's reshuffling effect, caused considerable upheaval at the time.
It was this single instance that propelled the game to mainstream success, making it one of the most popular games of the year and resulting in explosive revenue growth. This also garnered more support from companies, allowing for the continued development of subsequent content.
This instance, which earned his game widespread recognition, naturally left a deep impression on Chen Qing, the chief designer. Even before his own transmigration, he never created an instance more dramatic than the Ghost Domain.
That's why, when he was in trouble, the first thing he thought of was Ghost Child.
This was the turning point that allowed him to defeat all his opponents in the game at that time.
However, now, Chen Qing feels a strange sense of unease about successfully rescuing the Ghost Child back then.
At the time, I deduced that history had changed, and the merchant who used the Ghost Child was no longer there, so the Ghost Child was likely still suppressed by the Azure Dragon Array and had not come out. And the fact was just as I thought.
But what about now?
Despite all the major historical changes, the birth of the Ghost Child remained unchanged—a coincidence, perhaps. But the Ghost Child, having followed him, could have forever avoided that ultimate fate, yet it has now become the key to unlocking King Xiang Palace.
Is this another coincidence?
Or rather
For some reason, Chen Qing had a very uneasy feeling about this operation.
Despite feeling uneasy, Chen Qing didn't show much on the surface. Moreover, with everyone racing against time and running as fast as they could, no one would bother to observe Chen Qing's emotional fluctuations at this moment.
The plan is going smoothly.
The Ghost Child used its flesh and blood to open King Xiang Palace. While its consciousness remained, it could naturally control some of the mechanisms inside the King Xiang Palace with its remaining will.
Chen Qing knew about the hidden mechanism in the central hall, so he brought it up in the planning. In the end, everyone devised a plan: when the Black Lantern was turned on, the Ghost Child would activate the mechanism to blow up the central hall. The mechanism in the central hall was made of high-quality crystals, releasing extremely high-purity energy. Even Dragon King Level would be either killed or seriously injured if he did not defend himself with all his might.
Under these circumstances, regardless of the current level of the Xiao Household's emperor, it would be impossible for him not to use Transcendent power for defense.
Once the Transcendent ability is used, the Spirit Ghost will be attracted to it. If King Xiang wants to save the life of the Xiao Household emperor, he must intimidate the Spirit Ghost.
While the Spirit Ghost is under sway, it will not easily approach this area again. Taking advantage of this vacuum period, we can kill King Xiang and then control King Xiang Palace. Without King Xiang's view that monitors the entire palace, we can hide inside the King Xiang Palace, and the giant snake outside will not be able to accurately poison us. After a while, it will have to retreat.
In this way, the crisis was averted.
The plan was good, but when it came to execution, Chen Qing always felt a strange sense of unease, even though it seemed to be going incredibly smoothly right now.
"There it is!!"
One of the guild players at the forefront pointed to the left front and shouted.
Everyone looked up and saw an incredibly tall figure standing upside down amidst the intense energy and flames, reversed from their own position, looking extremely eerie.
Chen Qing recognized it at a glance: it was Yin-Yang Barrier!
Only Yin-Yang Barrier could produce such a visual effect. Sure enough, King Xiang was hiding within the Yin-Yang Barrier of this palace. The explosion just now destroyed the entire area, including the Yin-Yang Barrier. At this moment, that majestic figure was staring intently upwards, clearly fighting against some opponent.
Everyone could see that they were still using intimidation to fight against the Spirit Ghost they couldn't see!
At this moment, everyone looked at Wang Shiyu!
Wang Shiyu possesses the Heavenly Secrets Eye. Just now, the people from the Myriad Void Guild used the Heavenly Secrets Disc to determine King Xiang's location, and now Wang Shiyu's Heavenly Secrets Eye Mystery can confirm a person's fortune.
"It's King Xiang!" Wang Shiyu nodded.
Such a magnificent aura, such a powerful life force, is exactly the same as King Xiang, whom I have been secretly observing in the capital for decades.
Moreover, the opponent's life force was now much stronger than before, possessing an unstoppable momentum.
Is this unstoppable trend?
When this word appeared in Wang Shiyu's mind, it suddenly startled him.
His Heavenly Secrets Eye grant him the ability to judge each person's fate at that moment. He was currently at a significant disadvantage, having twice used his intimidating power to resist the Spirit Ghost. This should have been his weakest point, yet they found him. Shouldn't this be a sign of his waning strength or his inevitable demise?
Why is it described as "unstoppable"?
wrong!!
Wang Shiyu quickly looked up, trying to call out to everyone!
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"Damn it, they've already made their move. We're too late."
Ziyue frowned. She was in the dark, being the closest to King Xiang. It was because of this location that the players hadn't been able to find her and A Li.
Logically, if I reacted immediately, I should have been able to get there as quickly as possible.
Weren't those guys moving a little too fast?
The Lord was probably among that group. The inexplicable destruction of the central hall was most likely orchestrated by the Lord at the behest of the Ghost Child.
Oh no!
Ziyue didn't have time to look after A Li. After saying hello, she activated the spell with all her might and rushed over desperately.
She had to pull Chen Qing away immediately!
This is a conspiracy.
She had to tell Chen Qing first that she hadn't summoned the Ghost Child!