Chapter 47: A Match of Equals
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This girl was far too shrewd. It seemed best to have as little to do with her as possible.
“What happened to that malevolent ghost just now? Did you kill it?” Demoness asked again.
“That Ghost King is incredibly powerful. How could I kill it just like that? I merely happened to be passing by.” Yang Xuan gave a couple of dry laughs.
“Really?” Demoness eyed Yang Xuan suspiciously.
“Do I have any reason to lie to you?” Yang Xuan was thoroughly exasperated. No matter what he said to this girl, it was like talking to a brick wall.
He was just about to change the subject when a shrill, terrible scream suddenly rang out!
Yang Xuan and Demoness both turned toward the sound. The Yellow Springs Ghost King had fallen from the sky and crashed to the ground, black smoke pouring from its body. Clearly, it had suffered a grievous injury.
“This…”
Yang Xuan and Demoness cried out simultaneously.
The evil ghost was in no better shape. It had assumed that, with its strength, it could easily deal with the Yellow Springs Ghost King, never imagining that the latter could fly as well!
More importantly, the Yellow Springs Ghost King’s ability to fly was not the real issue. It possessed all kinds of strange techniques, making it impossible to guard against every attack!
If the Yellow Springs Ghost King had not been injured, the evil ghost probably still would not have been able to escape its entanglement.
“As a Ghost King yourself, why have you chosen to become a human’s lackey?” the evil ghost cursed furiously.
It knew that it would be impossible to escape tonight, so it might as well fight to the bitter end.
The Yellow Springs Ghost King was now Yang Xuan’s subordinate. Hearing the evil ghost insult Yang Xuan, it instantly flew into a rage.
“Impudent! Who do you think you are to slander my master?”
“You… You actually call this human your master? No wonder you’re willing to be his lackey.” The evil ghost’s expression shifted unpredictably.
“Hmph! My master’s power is far beyond anything you can fathom. As for you, surrender and accept your fate!”
“Never!”
A vicious glint flashed through the evil ghost’s eyes. “In that case, let us fight to the death!”
Before its voice had even faded, a violent aura suddenly erupted from its body, enveloping it completely.
At the same time, its eyes gradually turned blood-red, while the sinister aura radiating from its body grew increasingly intense.
The sight made the Yellow Springs Ghost King’s heart jolt.
It realized that the evil ghost’s vicious aura had already locked onto it, leaving it nowhere to hide.
The evil ghost had actually begun burning its own life force, intending to perish together with the Yellow Springs Ghost King!
It was practically throwing its life away!
Knowing that it was no match for the evil ghost, the Yellow Springs Ghost King could only turn to Yang Xuan for help.
Yang Xuan’s brows drew tightly together.
This situation was indeed troublesome. Even the Soul Clan Banner would be unable to control the evil ghost.
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Perhaps he could try the Evil Fiend Spirit Pill…
It was something belonging to the Evil Fiend Ghost King, and it offered tremendous benefits to ghosts.
In any case, the Yellow Springs Ghost King was already his subordinate. After hesitating for only a few seconds, Yang Xuan handed the Evil Fiend Spirit Pill to it.
“Swallow the pill and finish this battle quickly!”
Hearing this, the Yellow Springs Ghost King did not dare delay. It hurriedly accepted the pill.
“Roar—”
The evil ghost threw back its head and let out a thunderous howl before transforming into a mass of black cloud and charging toward the Yellow Springs Ghost King.
“Die!” the Yellow Springs Ghost King shouted furiously as it rushed to meet the attack.
In an instant, violent winds swept through the entire area. Sand and dust filled the sky, while waves of cold, sinister wind sent chills through the bones.
After swallowing the Evil Fiend Spirit Pill, the Yellow Springs Ghost King’s strength had reached the level of a Ghost Emperor.
Although it was still inferior to a true Ghost Emperor, it was certainly not to be underestimated.
The Yellow Springs Ghost King and the evil ghost clashed once more. Both fought with all their strength, their techniques bizarre and unpredictable.
Demoness, watching from the side, was dazzled by the battle and could not tell which of them held the advantage.
The Yellow Springs Ghost King struck out with one palm, sending the evil ghost flying several meters backward. A deep wound, exposing white bone, appeared across its chest.
“Hiss…”
The evil ghost sucked in a sharp breath from the pain. Clutching its chest, it slowly rose to its feet and stared coldly at the Yellow Springs Ghost King.
“I never expected you to possess such profound cultivation.”
“Heh heh.” The Yellow Springs Ghost King grinned, revealing a mouthful of stark white teeth. “This much strength isn’t even enough to get stuck between my teeth.”
Sure enough, recognizing Yang Xuan as its master had been the right choice. It had even gained access to something as precious as the Evil Fiend Spirit Pill.
“Hmph!” The evil ghost glared angrily at the Yellow Springs Ghost King. “Do you really think that eating a spirit pill means you can defeat me?”
As soon as it finished speaking, the evil ghost opened its cavernous mouth. A fist-sized pearl emerged, dark gold in color, with faint cries of ghosts and howls of wolves echoing from within.
“The Soul-Eating Pearl?” Demoness’s pupils contracted sharply as she cried out in horror.
Yang Xuan frowned and could not help asking, “What is that?”
“It is a treasure formed from the evil ghost’s primordial infant,” Demoness replied gravely. “It is said that anyone who refines the Soul-Eating Pearl can gain the ability to devour ghosts!”
“Damn! That’s absurdly powerful!” Yang Xuan exclaimed, his eyes widening in shock.
“Hmph, that’s right. This treasure took me a thousand years and countless hardships to obtain. Today, I shall use you to offer a sacrifice to the Soul-Eating Pearl!”
As the words fell, the evil ghost took one step forward and appeared instantly before the Yellow Springs Ghost King.
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A thought flashed through Yang Xuan’s mind. If he could obtain the Soul-Eating Pearl, would that mean he could also gain the ability to devour ghosts?
The evil ghost struck the Yellow Springs Ghost King with a merciless palm, knocking it to the ground.
However, its assault did not stop. Instead, it grew fiercer with every moment, each attack carrying devastating power.
Under the evil ghost’s frenzied onslaught, the Yellow Springs Ghost King was forced back again and again, sustaining multiple injuries.
Another heavy blow sent the Yellow Springs Ghost King crashing into the wall. Blood gushed from its mouth, leaving it in a wretched state.
“Hahaha! Yellow Springs Ghost King, your death has arrived!” the evil ghost roared with a feral laugh, looking as though victory was already in its grasp.
Yang Xuan knew he could not stand by and watch any longer. At once, he summoned the Yin Opera Master System.
He activated Lord Guan’s Possession.
After summoning the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, Yang Xuan stepped in front of the Yellow Springs Ghost King.
No matter what, it was his subordinate. He could not possibly let the evil ghost devour it just like that.
“Hm?”
Sensing the aura radiating from Yang Xuan, the evil ghost froze.
Yang Xuan’s strength had clearly exceeded its expectations, and even the evil ghost felt a trace of apprehension.
“Damn it, who exactly is this man?” the evil ghost cursed inwardly. It had never imagined that such a monstrous existence could be found in the mortal world.
“No matter. Kill him first. If I devour his soul and vital essence, perhaps my strength will rise even further!”
With that thought, the evil ghost no longer hesitated. It lunged at Yang Xuan, swiping its sharp claws with the intention of killing him in one strike.
Facing this savage assault, Yang Xuan did not retreat. Instead, he swung the Green Dragon Crescent Blade and brought it crashing down.
Clang—
Sparks flew in all directions. The evil ghost was knocked back several steps, a look of astonishment appearing on its face.
It had never expected Yang Xuan to withstand its attack.
Taking advantage of the evil ghost’s momentary daze, Yang Xuan seized the opportunity and kicked it, sending it tumbling to the ground.
The evil ghost roared as it climbed back to its feet, black radiance surging violently around its body.
“This is…” Demoness’s expression turned solemn. “Not good. It’s going to self-destruct!”
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