novelraw Chapter 334 - 106: Five Ghosts’ Pouch Advancement
Chapter 334 - 106: Five Ghosts’ Pouch Advancement
Once successful.
The master of the Five Ghosts’ Pouch can perform a secret technique to fuse their flesh with the Ghost King, instantly advancing to become a Master, akin to a Ghost Immortal,
At that time.
They can stand shoulder to shoulder with the above-mentioned strongmen, vast and boundless is the world, free to roam as they wish!
"I suspected for a long time that this magical artifact was extraordinary, but I didn’t expect it to be so remarkable. The only flaw in this Enlightenment Method is the risk of backlash; if one cannot withstand it, they will meet their demise..."
Fang Zheng murmured, his eyes flickering continuously:
"Theoretically, as long as the backlash from the Ghost King is suppressed, this is a shortcut to attain the Master status, although the Evil Skill is perilous, it is indeed more convenient than arduous cultivation."
"I wonder if my Yama Visualization Method can withstand the backlash from the Ghost King?"
Ever since he practiced the Yama Visualization Method, his mental state has never had any issues, even the Enchanting God Sound of the Joyful Union Sect Demoness was useless against him.
It seems...
This Visualization Method can ignore spiritual attacks.
Of course.
The greater possibility is that he has not yet encountered a true expert, but it is undeniable that this Visualization Method aids in stabilizing the mind.
"It’s still too early to think about this now."
Fang Zheng shook his head:
"To achieve the unity of the Five Ghosts and advance to the Ghost King Realm, who knows how long it will take, even taking the convenient path requires at least the absorption of ten thousand people’s life force."
"Heh..."
"Slaughtering ten thousand people would have surely drawn the pursuit of the righteous Martial Sect and Masters long ago."
"Moreover..."
"Transforming into a neither human nor ghost appearance is not good."
Nevertheless, according to the Pure Yang Palace’s records, a Master has a lifespan of six decades, which is three hundred years; who can resist such temptation?
"Besides absorbing the life force of living people, the Baleful Yin Aura can also be used to assist cultivation, even if unable to become a Ghost King, it can still serve as a major killing move."
"Evil Qi!"
Fang Zheng pondered:
"If Evil Qi can be fused into a Fierce Ghost, the lethality of the ghost will greatly increase, and it will have certain resistance to Martial Dao Will and Magic."
"Even..."
"Releasing the Five Ghosts, eroding with the Evil Qi, entangling others’ magical artifacts, can even weaken the Artifact Spirit, gaining an upper hand against mages."
"What a treasure!"
"Truly a treasure!"
......
Time passed, nearly half a month went by.
During this half month, Fang Zheng mostly secluded himself for cultivation, occasionally venturing out to the courtyard to scout the conditions.
Benefiting from the elixirs brewed from Golden Carp and the Ginseng Essence Treasure Protection Soup, and also understanding the intricacies of Elemental Thunder Skill, the Realm of Six Thunders drew nearer.
Breakthrough.
Seems just within reach.
As for the Five Ghosts’ Pouch...
This treasure just advanced, it needs to be nurtured for a period, and the Ghost Body of the Five Ghosts must be refined until the Primordial Yin takes shape to attempt the refinement of Evil Qi.
Otherwise,
If Evil Qi enters the body, the Fierce Ghost might collapse from within first.
’If the Underworld Soul and Resentful Soul are seen as the first stage of ghost cultivation, then forming Primordial Yin and refining Evil Qi is the second stage.’
’The third stage is the Ghost King!’
’Martial Artists can take elixirs for cultivation, mages have incense to stabilize the mind, ghosts can expand themselves by absorbing Yin Energy.’
’Although objects infused with Yin Energy are rare, they aren’t nonexistent...’
"Young Master!"
Xiang Xiu knocked on the door:
"There’s news."
"Oh!" Fang Zheng stopped thinking and looked up:
"Come in and speak."
"Yes."
Xiang Xiu pushed the door and entered.
He’s an old hand in Jianghu, not particularly skilled at disguise, but easily gathers information unbeknownst to common people.
"Reporting to the Young Master."
Xiang Xiu clasped his fists and bowed, saying:
"As you predicted, the Chen Family indeed has issues."
"Oh!"
Fang Zheng raised his eyebrows:
"Let’s hear it."
Zhaonan Prefecture differs from Gu’an County, it’s filled with experts, abundant talents, and its forces are complex and intertwined.
Besides the Imperial Court and Government Office, there’s the Pure Yang Palace, Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, as well as branches of Exclusion Sect, Beggar Gang, the White Lotus Sect joining the fray, and so on...
No matter the ranking, the Chen Family of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Zhaonan Prefecture holds its name, with their means, if they had the intention, they would surely know of his arrival.
But now.
It’s been half a month since leaving Gu’an County, yet the Chen Family shows no reaction, which is quite abnormal.
Thinking back to what Chen Jiuniang once said, it’s clear that the Chen Family’s current situation is odd, unable to pay attention to matters regarding the Elemental Thunder Skill.
"Young Master should know, Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is under the Profound Celestial Dao, the Chen Family is merely its branch in Zhaonan Prefecture and does not represent the pavilion."
Xiang Xiu said:
"Years ago, the Chen Family’s backing in Profound Celestial Dao passed away, and the Dao supported the Qian Family to set up a new base in Zhaonan Prefecture."
"Perhaps to encourage competition between the two families, to further prosperity."
"But since then, conflict between the two families has been constant, with the Qian Family having backing, the Chen Family’s days have grown increasingly dire."
"Hmm..."
"Last year, the Chen Family’s only Flawless Martial Artist was heavily injured by experts while transporting goods, making the situation even grimmer."
"Only one Flawless Martial Artist?" Fang Zheng’s eyes moved slightly:
"The Chen Family has just one Flawless?"
In the county town, not to mention a Flawless Martial Artist, even a Great Zhou Celestial Martial Artist could be considered a local overlord, like Linghu An of the Ling Family.
But in the Prefecture City.
It also represents the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, how could the Chen Family have only one Flawless Martial Artist?
"There used to be three." Xiang Xiu spoke:
"But in recent years, two have died, and last year the last one was seriously injured. Some say... there’s an eighty or ninety percent chance it was the Qian Family’s doing."
Fang Zheng lightly shook his head.
Whether it was the Qian Family’s doing is not important, what matters is that now the Chen Family can no longer represent the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and can hardly protect itself.
Over the years.
The Chen Family occupied the business channels of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Zhaonan Prefecture, and it’s impossible that they haven’t offended anyone. This decline is bound to face revenge from former enemies.
Just like the Wang Family, the Minister of Water!
Moreover, such retaliation will often eradicate the roots; no one wants to leave behind future troubles.
Chen Jiuniang understood back in the day that the Chen Family must not fall, for once it collapses, it will be a crushing defeat, and the opponents will not leave a single person alive.
The struggle for power is so cruel and merciless.
"I watched as he built his high tower, watched as he feasted with friends and family, and now I watch as his tower collapses..." Fang Zheng lightly tapped the table, his eyes occasionally flickering:
"It seems, now is not the time to get involved with the Chen Family."
"Yes."
Xiang Xiu quickly nodded:
"Master, although you and I have reasonable strength, once caught in such a power struggle, we may not even leave a trace."
"Please be cautious!"
"I understand." Fang Zheng propped his chin with his hand:
"But the Chen Family has something I want."
"This..." Xiang Xiu frowned:
"Is it absolutely necessary to obtain it?"
"Not necessarily." Fang Zheng thought for a moment and shook his head in denial.
One can switch their focus from one True Qi Dharma Gate to another; even without the subsequent Elemental Thunder Skill, the Crane Cry Nine Heavens Divine Skill can still prove you as Flawless.
At worst...
The Ghost King Technique of the Five Ghosts’ Pouch, although turning one neither human nor ghost, can make one a Master.
"Forget it!"
He waved his hand:
"Let’s observe the situation first; don’t contact the Chen Family for now."
"Yes."
Xiang Xiu breathed a sigh of relief.
......
North District.
The water networks around Zhaonan Prefecture crisscross, with the terrain high in the south and low in the north.
Whenever floods hit, the North District is invariably flooded, and over time the terrain has sunk, gradually forming some gullies.
At some point.
This became the location of the Ghost Market.
And deep within the Ghost Market, there’s even the legendary black market, trading large and rare items difficult to access in the outside world.
Fang Zheng, having disguised himself with a black robe, approached the black market entrance under the cover of night.
"Halt!"
Two shadows emerged from behind the rocks:
"No entry without a waist token!"
"Here."
Fang Zheng waved his hand, tossing out a waist token.
One of them caught it, glanced at it, then tossed it back, speaking slowly:
"Don’t cause trouble inside."
"Understood."
Fang Zheng nodded, pulling down the hood over his head as he stepped into the black market.
The guard who checked the waist token watched him enter, his eyes flickering, signaled to his companion:
"I’m going to take a piss."
"Go on, go on." The companion waved dismissively:
"Lazy people have more bodily functions, you’re always fussing."
"Heh..." Hearing this, he wasn’t annoyed, grinning as he went to a secluded spot. After ensuring no one was around, he lightly tapped the wooden board beside him:
"Someone holding a Chen Family waist token entered the black market."
"The Chen Family?"
Behind the board, a person spoke in a muffled voice:
"The Chen Family members are all being watched, no one can get out. It should be someone who previously obtained a Chen Family waist token; there are many such people, don’t bother with them."
"Whatever." The guard shrugged:
"I’ve notified you anyway."
"Hmph!"
The person behind the wooden board snorted coldly, tossing over a money pouch:
"For you."
"Thud..."
The guard caught the pouch, weighed it, grinning:
"For old times’ sake, I’ll say this: though that person wore an outer robe, I can tell there’s plenty inside."
"If you’re interested, you can keep an eye on him."
"Got it." The person behind the wooden board responded in a muffled tone:
"One day, you’ll die from talking too much."
"Heh heh..." The guard shook his head, laughing softly:
"Then so be it; one should live freely. To me, living one more day is a bonus, each day is a gain."