Realm of the Night God

Chapter 724: Approaching the Power of the Ghost King

The few people present didn't just feel like Ma Yuanjin was being deceived; the others also had the same feeling in their hearts.

According to what Zhang Changchun said earlier, the ghost suppressed by the Soul Suppression Tower was strong, but it was absolutely no match for their combined efforts.

Moreover, this ghost had been suppressed by the Soul Suppression Tower for several years, so its power had already weakened compared to its prime, making it easier to deal with.

However, based on the current situation, the facts were far from what Zhang Changchun described. The power this ghost burst out with was far more terrifying than what he had described.

The moment they opened the Soul Suppression Tower, they indeed took the initiative and tore apart the ghost's Yin Qi into fragments, but this didn't hurt the ghost's core.

Immediately after, the ghost broke through Ma Yuanjin's two arrays, which were not his strongest arrays, but still had considerable destructive power and defensive capabilities. The result was that the ghost not only broke through the arrays in an instant but also injured Ma Yuanjin.

Originally, even if the arrays were broken, they could be restarted to unleash terrifying killing power again. However, the ghost's power was too overwhelming, and it not only destroyed the attack methods formed by the arrays but also damaged the instruments and formation flags used to set up the arrays, making it impossible to restart the two great arrays.

"Old Ma, don't be intimidated by it This power it's bursting out with is just temporary!"

Zhang Changchun responded loudly, and his words were not only meant for Ma Yuanjin but also for the others present.

As he spoke, he controlled a wooden sword to slash at the ghost in the air. It was unclear what material the sword was made of, but its power was not to be underestimated.His words had some effect, but it was limited, as the people present were not fools and couldn't easily believe his explanation.

"Zhang Changchun, are you taking us for fools This ghost's power is almost approaching that of the Ghost King You're telling us we can handle it Is this something we can deal with?"

Zhang Changqing cursed loudly, and although he was Zhang Changchun's uncle, he didn't give him any face, directly questioning his previous words and attitude.

Although he cursed loudly, Zhang Changqing's actions didn't stop. He took out a large number of ghost-slaying talismans from his independent space, and under his control, these talismans launched a fierce attack on the ghost.

These ghost-slaying talismans were all black talismans, and although ghost-slaying talismans were specifically used to restrain ghosts, low-grade talismans would have a negligible effect. In the current situation, taking out yellow talismans to deal with this ghost would be useless, and only a large number of black talismans could cause some damage to the ghost.

Zhang Changqing cursed loudly because he felt he had been deceived by Zhang Changchun, and his heart was extremely uncomfortable.

Moreover, taking out so many ghost-slaying talismans at once, all of which were black talismans, was not a small expenditure for him. It far exceeded his planned expenditure, which made him furious.

What made him even angrier was that even with so many ghost-slaying talismans, the damage they caused to the ghost was extremely limited, which meant he would have to spend even more talismans in the future.

Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing didn't say a word, but they heard Zhang Changqing's curses clearly.

At this moment, Zhang Changqing's words were not just empty boasts. The ghost that had escaped from the Soul Suppression Tower was incredibly powerful. Although neither of them had seen a real Ghost King, judging from the ghost's soul body and the powerful fluctuations it emitted, it was likely to be close to a Ghost King.

Although they hadn't unleashed their full strength, they were both aware that even if they did, it would be extremely difficult to deal with the ghost in front of them.

If they fought alone, they would definitely be seeking death. Even if they joined forces, the chances of killing the ghost were slim.

However, it was unclear whether the ghost's powerful strength was only temporary.

Zhang Changchun's mystical artifact had dealt some damage to the ghost, but when he tried to control it to deal a second blow, the artifact was not only swatted away by the ghost but also turned against him.

Zhang Changqing's numerous ghost-slaying talismans had only partially succeeded in hitting the ghost, with most of them being dodged or blocked.

He had unleashed a large number of ghost-slaying talismans, but they hadn't brought him the desired damage, which added to his anger.

Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing's soul weapons, as well as the attacks from the others, had also caused limited damage to the ghost. It was said that two fists couldn't defeat four hands, but in the face of absolute power, even a single fist couldn't defeat four hands.

The others, although they hadn't scolded Zhang Changchun like Zhang Changqing, had already lost their initial confidence. The ghost's strength had even made some of them consider retreating.

It wasn't that they were cowards, but from the current situation, it seemed that capturing the ghost was as difficult as climbing to the sky. If they continued in their current state, they wouldn't only be unable to capture the ghost but might also lose their lives.

"Is the situation not right? Should we retreat first?"

Yang Haoran asked Xu Meijing in a low voice while controlling the Waning Moon to attack the ghost, seeking her opinion.

Usually, if he knew he wasn't a match for the ghost, he wouldn't hesitate and would immediately flee. But with Xu Meijing here, the situation was different. Considering Xu Meijing's proud and arrogant personality, he decided to seek her opinion.

"Not yet," Xu Meijing replied calmly, then transformed into a shadowy figure and charged directly at the ghost, seemingly intent on engaging in close combat.

Xu Meijing's response made Yang Haoran's face reveal a hint of a bitter smile. He felt that continuing to stay here was somewhat unreasonable, not because he was afraid.

If he unleashed his full strength, although he still wouldn't be able to defeat the ghost, he wouldn't be completely powerless either.

Moreover, he had Xu Meijing by his side.

Xu Meijing, like him, possessed the soul-refining cauldron, and he wasn't sure how strong she had become. However, based on his understanding of Xu Meijing, she was a very competitive person. After obtaining the soul-refining cauldron, she would definitely try to refine soul pills to increase her strength. Ancheng's resources were far more abundant than Lecheng's, and with a larger population, Xu Meijing had access to more materials to refine soul pills.

Combining these factors, he estimated that Xu Meijing's current strength might have already surpassed his, or at the very least, the gap wouldn't be significant.

With him and Xu Meijing working together, they might still have a chance to defeat the ghost. The only problem was that if they unleashed their full strength, it would definitely arouse suspicion from the others, which would be a very troublesome matter.

However, since Xu Meijing had decided to stay, he could only wait and see. If the situation really got out of control, he wouldn't consider Xu Meijing's proud personality and would find a way to take her away from here, then plan their next move.

"This ghost's tactics are clear, so please everyone, just hold on for a bit longer. After a while, the ghost will definitely become weak, and we can capture it easily!"

To reassure the others, Zhang Changchun loudly reminded them again, fearing that they might lose their nerve due to the ghost's current display of strength.