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Under Lin Hanyu's explanation, I learned that only when the Gate of the Underworld is open can unfamiliar auras approach it. No wonder there are no spirits lingering nearby the Gate of the Underworld.
However, those like Lin Hanyu, who are messengers of the Gate of the Underworld, can approach it at any time and utilize its power to heal their bodies and souls. As long as the Gate of the Underworld exists, Lin Hanyu essentially has an immortal existence.
"Jiang Ling, thank you this time!" Lin Hanyu smiled at me, pulling out a piece of paper from his backpack and handing it to me. "This is a map I drew yesterday. It includes all the areas along the edge of the Ghost Realm. Although it's not very detailed, it's understandable enough. I've marked a few places on the map where opportunities might be hidden; you can try your luck there!"
I took the map and found it quite simple, with only some basic lines and a few spots marked in red. Under Lin Hanyu's guidance, I spent most of an hour just to barely understand the map in my hands.
I tucked the map away securely and patted Lin Hanyu on the shoulder. "Lin Hanyu, you focus on healing here; I'll be back to find you soon!"
The Gate of the Underworld does not allow unfamiliar auras to approach, so Lin Hanyu's safety was assured. Since I had come to the Ghost Realm, I naturally wanted to take this opportunity to explore a bit; who knows what chance encounters might await me.
Lin Hanyu nodded seriously and said, "Jiang Ling, I will need about four hours to fully recover. You can feel free to seek opportunities, but whatever you do, don't venture deep into the Ghost Realm! That place is not suitable for your current level of cultivation!"
"Don't worry! I'm not that foolish!" Although I hadn't encountered any formidable ghostly beings along my way, I remained vigilant. I knew that just because there were no powerful ghostly beings at the edge of the Ghost Realm didn't mean they weren't deeper within.
After we agreed on some details for our next meeting, I watched as Lin Hanyu stepped into the mist surrounding the Gate of the Underworld. His figure quickly disappeared from my sight.
"Dog Treasure, let's go find some opportunities too!" After seeing Lin Hanyu vanish, I took Dog Treasure and left the Gate of the Underworld, heading toward the nearest marked location on the map.
Meanwhile, the fleeing vengeful spirit arrived in a central area of the Ghost Realm where about fifty or sixty vengeful spirits with around a hundred years of cultivation had gathered. Due to the numerous dangers within the Ghost Realm, these lower-cultivation vengeful spirits had no choice but to band together to face any threats they encountered in order to survive.
However, this group of vengeful spirits was not united; they were temporarily formed from four teams. If they faced an insurmountable danger, they would undoubtedly scatter in panic. Such phenomena were common in the Ghost Realm; every now and then a group of vengeful spirits would be wiped out while new ones would emerge.
The Vengeful Spirit that returned was named Li Yongkang. He was the leader of a team within this group of Vengeful Spirits. His earlier mission was to seek out other Vengeful Spirits to join his team while also searching for the Pure Yin Stone. However, upon discovering my Demon Beast, he abandoned his previous plans and hurried back.
"Brother Li, you're back!" A dozen Vengeful Spirits gathered around Li Yongkang as soon as they spotted him, standing behind him eagerly. The others merely glanced at him with curiosity before quickly returning to their own tasks.
Li Yongkang led the Vengeful Spirits away from their gathering place to a secluded area where no one else was present. He called everyone closer and said, "Brothers, I just encountered a Demon Beast that can accurately locate the Pure Yin Stone! Its master is a Stinky Taoist who doesn't seem very powerful. I've come back to rally everyone to help us seize that Demon Beast!"
"Brother Li! Are you sure that Demon Beast can help us find the Pure Yin Stone?" The eyes of the Vengeful Spirits gleamed with greed at Li Yongkang's words. They roamed the Ghost Realm in search of ways to enhance their strength, and the Pure Yin Stone was exactly what they desperately needed.
"Don't worry! I, Li Yongkang, wouldn't lie!" Li Yongkang declared, thumping his chest loudly.
The Vengeful Spirits exchanged glances; about ninety percent believed Li Yongkang's words. However, some still appeared hesitant. After a moment of silence, one spoke up, "Brother Li, we've been targeted by that madman. Three brothers died just yesterday. If we stir up trouble now, won't it be dangerous?"
Originally, there had been over a hundred Vengeful Spirits in Li Yongkang's group. Three days prior, they had ventured deep into the Ghost Realm and encountered a tyrannical Ghost Messenger shortly after entering.
This Ghost Messenger wandered alone in the depths of the Ghost Realm, wielding boundless magical power and carrying a Soul Snare. He killed any spirits he encountered; ordinary Vengeful Spirits stood no chance against him and were swiftly eliminated.
In less than a minute, over thirty of Li Yongkang's group were wiped out. Realizing the situation was dire, they fled toward the edge of the Ghost Realm, managing to escape with only fifty or so Vengeful Spirits remaining.
However, the Ghost Messenger relentlessly pursued them. Just yesterday, three patrolling Vengeful Spirits were killed. Fortunately, Li Yongkang and his remaining companions noticed in time and managed to escape once more.
Thinking about the Ghost Messenger made Li Yongkang's expression darken. He clenched his fists tightly, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes as he said, "I don't know why that madman is after us! But we can take advantage of this opportunity to sneak out and separate from the others; this could be beneficial for us!"
"As long as we obtain that Demon Beast and find enough Pure Yin Stones, we can all ascend to Millennium Ghost General cultivation! What do we have to fear from just one Ghost Messenger?" Li Yongkang spoke passionately. The Vengeful Spirits around him were inspired by his fervor; they became increasingly excited, even swaying those who had been hesitant before.
"We need to leave right now, or that Stinky Taoist will take that Demon Beast far away, and it will be difficult for us to find them!" Li Yongkang said, and with that, he and the Vengeful Spirits transformed into shadows, moving swiftly towards the place where they had encountered me.
Less than twenty minutes after Li Yongkang and the others left, the Ghost Messenger they had encountered earlier appeared. The Ghost Messenger effortlessly eliminated the remaining Vengeful Spirits in the gathering place. He stood where Li Yongkang had just spoken, his eyes glinting with Cold Killing Intent as he said in a grim voice, "Hmph! Fifteen more Vengeful Spirits have escaped! What a hassle!"
The Ghost Messenger shook his head, hanging the Soul Snare at his waist, and leisurely pursued the direction in which Li Yongkang and the others had departed.
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