C723 Lord White Bone

The disturbance created by the clash of the two mighty Ghost Kings reverberated throughout the border regions of the Land of Terror, leaving the people there deeply shaken.

Yu Yuan stood within the Crucible of Evil, gazing into the distant, murky skies. He could feel his mortal soul, the essence of heaven, earth, and man within him, stirred tumultuously by the Ghost Kings' combat. It was as though his three souls were eagerly anticipating the thrill of such an intense Soul Battle.

"How odd," he mused, "why does the conflict between Ghost Kings excite me so? There's no reason for it." His bewilderment was palpable.

Suddenly, the urgent rhythm of footsteps approached rapidly from afar.

In no time at all, a figure made of crystal-clear White Bone crossed the frigid, unyielding earth, covering miles in a blink. The White Bone gleamed like jade, its hand as sharp as a blade, while its eyes glowed with an eerie green light.

This White Bone arrived swiftly at the little world where Faang Yingzi was ensnared by the Frost Queen. With a swift motion, it brandished its blade-like hand.

A blade light, as white as snow and forged from dense Yin Qi, cleaved the small, frigid realm in two. The little world was rent asunder before the Frost Queen could even muster a response, and Faang Yingzi was freed in the nick of time.

His Lunar Spirit, which had nearly been extinguished by the Arctic Breath within the Little World of Extreme Coldness, rapidly regained form upon contact with the outside. Once reformed, he was visibly shaken and cried out in gratitude, "Thank you, Lord White Bone!"

"White Bone!" Jiang Xingwen, the guardian of the River of Souls, heard Faang Yingzi's exclamation and her demeanor shifted, betraying a hint of discomfort.

"Spectre!" Yu Yuan's expression darkened slightly. At his silent command, the Second Bane, previously entangled in battle with Old Man Lin, swiftly returned and hovered near the Crucible of Evil.

A ghost with the title of Spectre commanded great respect in the Land of Terror. Observing White Bone's intent to rescue Faang Yingzi, Yu Yuan decided to pause and assess the situation before proceeding.

"Lord White Bone!" The former master of the Shadow Mountain, now standing behind Jiang Xingwen, stepped forward and addressed the smaller, luminous skeletal figure with due reverence, "May I inquire as to the purpose of Lord White Bone's visit?"

The Celestial Shade, once an archdemon's demon soul and now in skeletal form, had been vanquished by Liu Linzhi but had since sworn fealty to Jiang Xingwen.

Among those of skeletal form, there seemed to be a mutual recognition.

"Greetings, Lord White Bone!"

A host of intelligent ghosts and spirits leaped forward to engage with the crystalline, jade-like skeleton.

It appeared that this White Bone was the mightiest spirit in the vicinity, the undisputed ruler for miles around.

"I've come to retrieve the Skyreach Consortium's Cloud Cruiser."

The White Bone spoke in the pure tongue of humans to the archdemon, "This Cloud Cruiser is primarily transporting my possessions. I had been informed of its arrival, but it has yet to pass through. Sensing something amiss, I decided to come and investigate."

"I am Jiang Xingwen, and I've been in conversation with Senior Lin Yue from the Consortium. It seems we may have caused you some delay." The female Lunar Spirit from Abyssal Dawn faced the White Bone Specter without fear, her smile unwavering as she spoke, "Please accept my apologies."

"I am aware of you," the White Bone Specter's emerald eyes flickered with an eerie chill. "Many under my command have been speaking of you lately. You've made quite a stir in recent months, attracting a number of Celestial Shades to your side. What puzzles me is that you haven't fully embraced the path of necromancy. With your primary form existing elsewhere, why linger so long in the Land of Terror?"

"Recruiting more ghost spirits here offers no advantage to your Abyssal Dawn."

The White Bone Specter's personal visit to escort the Skyreach Consortium's Cloud Cruiser was just one aspect of its presence.

It was also curious about Jiang Xingwen, who had recently caused such a stir in its domain, and sought to understand why so many Celestial Shades were so readily heeding her commands.

After all, several Celestial Shades respected it but refused to pledge allegiance, suggesting they believed they could advance to become Spectres and challenge its authority.

"Lord White Bone, I have my reasons for remaining in the Land of Terror," Jiang Xingwen replied with a poised smile, "but I'm afraid the details are not for sharing."

The White Bone Specter nodded in acknowledgment, "Just avoid causing me trouble."

With that, it turned its gaze to Lin Yue, with his white beard and silver eyebrows, and added, "There has been a considerable delay. I trust the Consortium will expedite delivery of the items they've promised me."

"Quickly now!"

Lin Yue's demeanor softened considerably in the presence of White Bone. He gestured towards Yu Yuan and proposed, "Master White Bone, should you agree to eliminate this young man, the Skyreach Consortium is prepared to offer a million soulstones as compensation!"

"Mr. Lin!" Ma Jianjiang cried out in alarm.

Jiang Xingwen's brow creased subtly, though she remained silent.

Yu Yuan let out a scoff and called the Frost Queen to his side, eyeing White Bone warily.

He had already been in covert communication with the cauldron spirit.

In the Land of Terror, any Spectre, once outside, is said to possess the might of a Solar Spirit.

Within the Land of Terror, it is believed by ghosts and spirits alike that those bearing the title of Spectre are on par with the Unbound of the human race.

The cauldron spirit had informed him that, given the number of Banes within the Crucible and the current ranking of Frost Queen and the Second Bane in the hierarchy of divine and demonic beings, they were no match for a Spectre.

This meant that if Lin Yue managed to convince White Bone, Yu Yuan would find himself in a precarious situation.

Yu Yuan contemplated whether he should draw the sword sheath and harness the residual Moon Slayer power within it to confront White Bone.

At that moment, White Bone seemed to genuinely take notice of Yu Yuan for the first time.

Turning its gaze to the Crucible of Evil, it expressed curiosity, "A mortal has actually ventured here in the flesh!"

"He is a renegade of the Everlands, consorting with the extraterrestrial evils, a traitor who must be eliminated by all!" Faang Yingzi declared.

White Bone paused, taken aback.

After a brief hesitation, Jiang Xingwen spoke up, "I've heard about the close personal ties between Master White Bone and Lord Faang Yao of the Ruby Hand."

"Indeed, what of it?" White Bone inquired.

"Nothing much. It's just that not long ago, I overheard Ma Jianjiang of the Skyreach Consortium saying that both the Hellbreed Zhou Cangmin and Lord Faang Yao hold him in high regard." Jiang Xingwen subtly nodded towards Yu Yuan.

Surprise flickered in White Bone's green eyes.

"That was then!" Faang Yingzi bellowed once more, "Back then, Yu Yuan was still one of us in the Everlands, and we were oblivious to his treacherous nature! But now, many can bear witness that he stood alongside Zu Ann and the archdemon Green Willow outside the walls of Afnetalos, shrouded in the Ashen Shadowmist, a clear ally of the Star-Spawned Terrors!"

"Since he's now an enemy, not even Zhou Cangmin or Lord Faang Yao can shield him!" Faang Yingzi declared furiously.

"Yu Yuan?" The green flames in White Bone's eyes flared with sudden intensity.

"Yes, my name is Yu Yuan."

"From Asvetaesi? Is your mayor named Yuan Lianyao?"

"Correct."

The exchange was brief and to the point.

After a moment of silence, White Bone spoke up, "We can hold off on the Cloud Cruiser for now. Yu Yuan, follow me!"

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