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Chapter 16: Choice of the Ghost Slave
This place is a dedicated training ground for the direct descendants of the Lin Clan.
However, Lian Yun did not see any of his cousins, which left him somewhat disappointed. After all, those cousins had always treated him well.
The absence of their presence indicated that they might be undergoing rigorous training or carrying out some very important tasks.
Lian Yun understood this; he had never expected everyone in the Lin family to revolve around him. Moreover, the kindness he received from the Lin family was enough to compensate for the sorrow from his own family. How could he ask for more?
After gathering his thoughts, Lian Yun walked straight toward the Forest of Blades and Spears.
With firm steps, he advanced steadily. Just as he was about to step out of the sandy area, he suddenly drew his sword, plunging its tip into the Sand Pit. With a flick, he sent a clump of sand flying into the air, then struck it with his sword, causing sand particles to scatter in all directions.
Immediately, the Forest of Blades and Spears echoed with the crisp sounds of clashing weapons.
As Lian Yun left the Sand Pit, shadowy figures resembling cattle and horses swiftly rose up to guard him on either side.
Why were there no Spirits in other areas but only here?
It was simply because the Forest of Blades and Spears was indeed dangerous; all blades and spears were sharpened to perfection and could be considered divine weapons capable of cutting through hair.
A moment's carelessness upon entering could lead to severe injury, or even death.
However, just as Lian Yun was about to step inside, a figure appeared before him—it was his Uncle Lin Dong.
"Yun, don't rush. The other equipment will take some time to manufacture or find, but this set of Ghost Group has already been prepared for you. Take it first."
Searching and manufacturing? With the power of the Lin Clan, there should be ready-made high-level equipment available within the family. Clearly, this meant that they were trying to find the most suitable equipment for Lian Yun.
Naturally, Lian Yun felt deeply moved but said nothing as he accepted a black ring from Lin Dong's hand.
The Ghost Group could take countless forms, but it followed one rule: the larger its size, the higher its level.
This is because the primary purpose of the Ghost Group is to house Spirits, and even if Spirits are formless, they still require a certain amount of living space.
The material used to create a Ghost Group is called Soul Stone; scientifically speaking, it is silicon—specifically Crystal Silicon. In the early twenty-first century, it was mainly used for making batteries or transistors and was a common component in various electrical devices.
For Spirit, the higher the purity of Crystal Silicon, the more Ghost Bodies can be contained within the same volume. This led to a situation where the level of Ghost Group could be measured by the size of the Ghost Group itself.
In Lian Yun's family, the Lian Family boasts Monarch Lianjiang, which is considered one of the top three hundred houses in the alliance. However, individuals like Lian Xiong can only use a protective type of Ghost Group, indicating that what Lin Dong presented, the Ring-Shaped Ghost Set, could already be classified as World-Class Equipment.
Yet, Lian Yun said, "I only hold weapons in my hands and carry no other items. Please, Uncle, exchange it for a Bracelet-Shaped Ghost Group."
Wearing a ring is incredibly convenient, as it does not occupy space on the body for equipment. However, Lian Yun's statement did not stem from considering this Ghost Group Ring too precious; rather, it reflected his pursuit of purity.
After all, no matter how convenient a ring is, when wielding a sword or holding a gun, there will inevitably be some friction, which can affect the feel of handling.
Lian Yun's words resonated with Lin Xi and Lin Nan, who nodded in agreement. Only Lin Nan wore a look of dissatisfaction, feeling that his cousin was too timid to accept such precious equipment from their family.
Without turning around, Lian Yun gestured with his hand, releasing ten Spirits, ten Ghost Kings.
Even if they were all the lowest level Dingxia Ghost Kings, they were still formidable beings. Together, they exuded an extremely eerie and powerful aura.
However, none of the ten dared to act recklessly because three Monarchs stood behind them.
"I grant you the freedom to choose. Who do you prefer to serve: me or Son of the Southern Emperor Lin Nan? Those who choose me stay; those who choose Lin Nan may go!"
"Brother~~ what are you doing! Although they are just Dingxia Ghost Kings, they are perfectly suited to protect you and grow alongside you~~~ No way~~ you can't do this." Lin Nan protested first, feeling a mix of surprise and anger.
Yet, Lian Yun remained calm and composed, exuding an inexplicable sense of trust towards both people and spirits.
Among the ten Ghost Kings, eight were humanoid while two were beasts—one in tiger form and one in leopard form—who stepped forward towards Lin Nan. This left him feeling both astonished and furious.
After all, while animal-shaped Ghost Slaves might lack intelligence, once they chose their master, they rarely betrayed them. Moreover, animal-shaped Ghost Slaves tend to grow much faster than humanoid Spirits.
Given that these two had once been apex predators in their former lives, their transformation into Spirits made them exceptionally high-ranking Ghost Slaves.
If he could accept them, it would be a tremendous boon for Lin Nan. Conversely, the set of Ghost Group prepared by the Lin Clan for Lian Yun was crafted with great effort and care.
"Nan, I have always accepted Ghost Slaves based on their willingness. If not for that principle, those twenty Spirits would not have sacrificed themselves to save me back then. This is my bottom line; I hope you can help me uphold it."
As he spoke, there was a hint of sorrow and pain on Lian Yun's face.
He treated those twenty Ghost Slaves as friends and companions but felt guilty that they had died protecting him. Now only the Big Head Ghost remained; it would be a lie to say he wasn't heartbroken.
It was a situation that had come to pass; even though he felt sorrow, he had to move forward and could not remain stagnant.
Upon hearing Lian Yun's words, five of the remaining eight Ghost Slaves stepped forward behind Lin Nan, leaving him feeling quite helpless.
He knew that once his cousin spoke, it was as if a horse could not be called back; he could not refuse the Spirit's initiative to acknowledge him. If he did refuse, it would create an insurmountable rift between them for all eternity.
Lian Yun felt no regret about this; instead, he looked curiously at the remaining three Spirits.
Two men and one woman stood before him, their appearances clear yet unremarkable.
Despite his curiosity, Lian Yun remained silent, simply observing the three Spirits with a neutral expression.
After a long pause, it was the male Spirit who stepped forward and bowed slightly. "We have heard that to become a servant of the Cloud Emperor is our destiny, and we have always had the heart to follow the Cloud Emperor."
"However, we three souls were siblings in life, relying on each other since childhood. We lived and died together and became Spirits together, continuing to support one another!"
"Now, we still wish to follow the Cloud Emperor, but we have one desire in our hearts!"
(End of Chapter)
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