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Outside the city, there were continuous mountain ranges on both sides, forming a vast plain in the middle. On this plain, numerous villages and towns were scattered throughout the North Sea region. From a distance, the twinkling lights resembled stars, creating a tranquil scene.
Ye Yang took out his twin swords from the Cosmic Bag and slung them over his back. He then turned to the young man beside him and smiled, "By the way, may I ask for your name?"
The young man replied hesitantly, "I am called Ding Xiang, from Ju Lu County. Due to the constant wars, I was displaced and ended up in North Sea City, only to be forcibly taken by a group of bullies to build the city walls. The current lord of North Sea City is a confidant of Tyrant Gale, who is said to be a deity descended from the heavens."
"Oh, Brother Ding Xiang!" Ye Yang smiled brightly. "It truly is fate that we meet in this impoverished land today. What are your plans after leaving North Sea?"
Ding Xiang shivered in the cold night wind and said, "Young Hero, are you really sure you want to go to Wangui Cave? That is a place no one wishes to visit. It is said that fierce ghosts roam at night, devouring living beings. No traveling merchants dare pass through Wangui Forest at night; they only venture together during the day. Moreover, the Great Qin Government once sent two thousand troops to exterminate Wangui Cave, but months later, all that was found outside the forest were two thousand skeletons!"
Ye Yang shuddered. "Don't talk about such things at night..."
Saying this, he took out a leather cloak from his Cosmic Bag and tossed it to Ding Xiang. "Put this on. Your cultivation is low; you can't withstand the cold wind. Brother Ding Xiang, let's find an inn ahead to stay overnight. We can set off tomorrow during the day; you just need to take me to the outskirts of Wangui Forest before leaving."
"Are you sure you'll be alright going in alone?" Ding Xiang still looked worried.
Ye Yang smiled and raised one hand, causing a flame to flicker into life. The fire danced at his fingertips with incredible skill as he looked at Ding Xiang, who was dumbfounded. Ye Yang said with a grin, "What do you think? Do you still doubt my abilities? Even if there are indeed ghosts in Wangui Cave, I can sever their heads with my Three Foot Azure Edge! Don't worry; I will be fine entering Wangui Cave."
"Well... that's good..." Ding Xiang replied half-convinced.
...
The two traveled for nearly an hour before finding an inn in a nearby town.
Without detailing their night’s rest, early the next morning after finishing breakfast, Ye Yang and Ding Xiang set off together. They bought a lightweight dagger for Ding Xiang at the Blacksmith Shop for self-defense. Although Ding Xiang had not trained in martial arts, he was strong and robust; having a weapon was always beneficial. Besides, there could be wild beasts lurking outside Wangui Forest even during the day, so caution was necessary.
Following the mountain path ahead, Ye Yang wore a green cloak and walked in front while being very alert and extending his spiritual senses. His brows furrowed tightly as he felt something watching him and Ding Xiang; what it was remained unknown.
Thus, Ye Yang intentionally suppressed his aura further and whispered, "Ding Xiang, be careful; there’s indeed something strange in this forest!"
Ding Xiang nodded, holding a short dagger, and said, "Ye Shao Xia, I have heard that there are many wild beasts here, and some unsavory things lurking in the forest. Generally, even during the day, very few people pass through this area; they would rather climb three mountain peaks and take a longer route to move forward."
Ye Yang smiled and said, "Hey, you don't need to worry about that. Now just tell me the direction of Wangui Cave, and you can go back. I can handle it alone."
However, Ding Xiang's gaze became resolute as he said, "No, I decided last night that I want to follow you into Wangui Cave. Hmph, I want to cultivate alongside you and become a chivalrous person. When I was at home, bullies ran rampant, and my parents tragically died at the hands of corrupt officials. I can no longer endure this kind of life."
As he spoke, Ding Xiang suddenly knelt on one knee and said, "Ye Shao Xia, please accept me as your disciple. I, Ding Xiang, am willing to follow you in martial arts cultivation forever!"
Ye Yang felt a sense of despair and said, "You have no foundation in martial arts. Although your physique... uh, your physique... that is... your physique..."
The more Ye Yang examined Ding Xiang's bones with his spiritual sense, the more astonished he became. He discovered that this young man's skeletal structure was unusually unique—hard yet flexible. Although his bloodline had not undergone internal refinement, it was remarkably spacious enough to accommodate at least Earth Level Eight's True Qi strength. This kind of physique was indeed extraordinary.
However, after thinking for a moment, Ye Yang shook his head and said, "Forget it; you really aren't suited for martial arts cultivation. Besides, right now in the Central Plains, Divine-level Experts are rampant. Even if you start cultivating now, you would likely end up as a sacrifice under someone else's sword. It's better to just be an ordinary person."
"No! I want to follow you to learn martial arts!" Ding Xiang's gaze was firm as he declared, "If you don't take me with you, I'll kneel here and never get up..."
"Trying to play hardball with me?" Ye Yang raised an eyebrow and laughed. "You're really overestimating yourself. I know that Wangui Forest is just ahead; Wangui Cave won't be far either. If you don't take me with you, I'll go by myself. Goodbye!"
Before he finished speaking, the air stirred without wind as Ye Yang soared into the sky like a rainbow light and quickly disappeared into the depths of the forest.
"This..."
Ding Xiang gripped his short dagger tightly and gritted his teeth. "Hmph! No matter what, I'm determined to follow this master!"
...
In the sky above the forest, a figure flashed by like a fleeting shadow, drifting down like a fallen leaf.
"Swish!"
The flames flickered as Ye Yang stood tall in the forest, his eyes shining brightly. He looked to the right and shouted, "Sneaking around, what exactly are you? Come out!"
Silence enveloped the area.
Furious, Ye Yang raised one hand, flames swirling around his palm. He struck down with a palm blade, the fire howling as it slammed into the ground, sending leaves flying in a chaotic dance.
A deep black pit was burned into the ground. With a soft "pop," the earth cracked open, and a thin hand broke through the soil. Soon after, an entire figure emerged—a man who looked as if he had been dead for hundreds of years but somehow was still alive. He appeared haggard and had a black flag with three Bagua symbols on his back. With a raspy laugh, he said, "Oh, fresh flesh has come to be enjoyed by your old ghost lord!"
Ye Yang drew the Azure Soul Sword and grinned, "Come on! Let's see if you have good teeth! But I don't kill nameless ghosts; what exactly are you?"
The ugly figure cackled, "What am I? If I told you, it would scare you to death. I am the Ghost Messenger who traverses the three realms. Whenever a living person becomes a dead one, their soul must be guided by my Soul Guiding Banner to Yellow Springs Road. Boy, are you scared now?"
"Scared of your grandma's leg!"
Without hesitation, Ye Yang unleashed a Raging Sword Roar.
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