C723 White Bone Lord!

The ruckus stirred up by the two formidable Ghost Kings sent shockwaves through all those on the outskirts of Horror Land.

Yu Yuan stood within the Evil Cauldron, gazing out at the somber gray sky, feeling his own soul—and indeed the souls of all—surge with the tumult of the Ghost Kings' clash.

He sensed an eagerness within his three souls, an anticipation for the fervor of such soulful combat!

"Why does the battle between the Ghost Kings excite me so? It makes no sense," he wondered, baffled.

"Da! Da! Da!"

The urgent patter of footsteps suddenly approached from the distance.

Soon enough, a figure of crystal-clear white bone traversed the hard, icy ground, covering miles in a blink.

The white bone shone like jade, its hand sharp as a knife, its eyes casting a green glow.

In a flash, the white bone reached the frigid microcosm where Faang Yingzi was ensnared by the Ice Concubine.

With a swift motion, the bone hand cleaved through the air.

A snow-white blade, forged of dense Yin Qi, split the icy realm in two. Before the Ice Concubine could even react, her domain was rent asunder.

Faang Yingzi was rescued in the nick of time.

His Yin God, nearly dissipated by the intense cold, rapidly reconstituted upon contact with the outside world.

Once reformed, he exclaimed in shock, "My thanks, White Bone Lord!"

"White Bone Ghost!"

Jiang Xingwen, guardian of the Soul Crossing River, heard Faang Yingzi's cry and her demeanor shifted, a hint of disquiet in her expression.

"Evil Ghost!"

Yu Yuan's face registered a flicker of surprise. With a mere thought, the second Evil Demon entangled with Old Man Lin returned to his side by the Evil Cauldron.

A spirit with the moniker "Evil Ghost" commanded respect in Horror Land.

It was clear the White Bone Ghost had intervened to save Faang Yingzi. Yu Yuan decided to pause and observe, seeking clarity on the unfolding events.

"Lord White Bone," called a voice from behind Jiang Xingwen. The former master of Dark Mountain stepped forward, addressing the smaller, jade-like skeleton with reverence, "May I inquire as to the purpose of your visit, Lord White Bone?"

This Heavenly Ghost, once a Great Demon's soul and now a skeletal being, had previously been defeated by Liu Linzhi and had since pledged allegiance to Jiang Xingwen. Recognizing a fellow skeletal form, they seemed to acknowledge each other with a sense of familiarity.

"Greetings, White Bone Lord!"

Intelligent ghost spirits emerged one by one, eagerly addressing the translucent, jade-like white skeleton.

It appeared that this White Bone Ghost was the most formidable spirit in the area, reigning supreme over a thousand-mile radius.

"I've come to retrieve the Babel Chamber of Commerce's Roam Ship."

The White Bone Ghost spoke to the skeleton in flawless human tongue, "This Roam Ship is primarily transporting my belongings. I've been informed of its delay, and suspecting trouble, I've come to investigate."

"I'm Jiang Xingwen. I've been in discussions with Senior Lin Yue from the Chamber, which may have held you up," said the Taiyuan Sect's Yin God, unfazed by the White Bone Ghost before her, her voice warm with a smile. "Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience."

"I'm aware of you," the ghost replied, its emerald eyes flickering with an eerie, chilling light. "Lately, my subordinates have been abuzz about your actions. You've stirred up quite a scene these past few months, attracting several Heavenly Ghosts to your side. What puzzles me is that you haven't fully embraced the path of Soul Spirits and Ghosts. With your true form elsewhere, why linger so long in Horror Land?"

"Recruiting more Soul Spirits and Ghosts here won't benefit your Taiyuan Sect in the slightest."

The White Bone Ghost's personal visit was not only to oversee the arrival of the Roam Ship from the Babel Chamber of Commerce.

It was also curious about Jiang Xingwen, the one who had recently caused such a stir in its domain, eager to understand what made so many Heavenly Ghosts willingly heed her command.

After all, there were those among the Heavenly Ghosts who respected him but refused to serve him.

Their reluctance to serve suggested they believed they could evolve into Nether Ghosts and vie for his position.

"White Bone Lord, I have my reasons for not rushing to leave Horror Land," Jiang Xingwen said with a smile, maintaining a respectful yet confident tone. "Unfortunately, I can't divulge the specifics."

The White Bone Nether Ghost gave a nod of acknowledgment and replied, "Just don't cause me any trouble."

With that, it turned its attention to Lin Yue, the man with the white beard and silver eyebrows, and added, "It's been quite a delay. Ensure the Babel Chamber of Commerce delivers what they promised me without further ado."

"Very soon!" Lin Yue assured, his demeanor noticeably warmer when addressing the White Bone Ghost. He gestured towards Yu Yuan and then made an unexpected offer, "White Bone Lord, should you choose to eliminate this young man, the Chamber is prepared to reward you with a million Spirit Stones."

"Elder Lin!" Ma Jianjiang cried out in shock.

Jiang Xingwen's brow creased ever so slightly, though she remained silent.

Yu Yuan let out a huff and called the Ice Concubine to his side, eyeing the White Bone Ghost with caution.

In secret, he had already been in touch with the cauldron soul. Within Horror Land, any ghost, even beyond its borders, was rumored to possess the strength of a Yang God Stage. Here, the souls and spirits believed that those bearing the title 'Nether Ghost' were on par with the Human Tribe's Unrestrained Stage.

The cauldron soul had informed him that given the number of Evil Demons within, and considering the Ice Concubine and the second Evil Demon's current ranking, they were no match for the White Bone Ghost.

In other words, if Lin Yue managed to sway the White Bone Ghost, Yu Yuan would find himself in a predicament. He contemplated whether to draw the sword sheath and unleash the residual power of the Chopping Moon cultivator within to confront the White Bone Ghost.

It was at this moment that the White Bone Ghost appeared to truly take notice of Yu Yuan for the first time.

Observing the Evil Cauldron, it remarked with surprise, "So a being of flesh and blood has actually come here!"

"He's a traitor to the Boundless Land, colluding with the Outland Evil Demon. He's a target for execution by all!" Faang Yingzi declared vehemently.

The White Bone Ghost paused, taken aback.

After a brief hesitation, Jiang Xingwen spoke up, "I've heard that you, White Bone Lord, share a profound friendship with Lord Faang Yao of the Red Devil Sect."

"Yes, what's the matter?" inquired the Ghost of Bones.

"Nothing much, just that not too long ago, I overheard the Chamber of Commerce's manager saying that Zhou Cangmin, the Demonic Seed of the Red Devil Sect, and Lord Faang Yao both spoke very highly of him," Jiang Xingwen said, gesturing towards Yu Yuan.

A look of astonishment flickered across the Ghost of Bones' emerald eyes.

"That was then!" Faang Yingzi bellowed once more, "Back then, Yu Yuan was one of us in the Boundless Land, and we were oblivious to his treacherous ambitions! But now, there are many witnesses who can attest to him standing alongside Zu Ann and the Green Willow Demon just outside Luan Bird City. Shrouded in the Ashen Dust Mist behind him were the Outland Devaputra!"

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

"Yu Yuan?" The Ghost of Bones' eyes sparked with a bright green flame.

"Yes, that is indeed my name."

"From Darkmoon City? Is your City Lord Yuan Lianyao?"

"Correct."

The exchange was brief.

After a moment of silence, the Ghost of Bones suddenly spoke up, "Let's postpone the departure of the Roam Ship. Yu Yuan, follow me for a moment!"

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