Chapter 47: Here Comes That Man
"Elder Zhong, you've also come to say goodbye?"
Before the person even landed, Chen Xuan could clearly see who it was and subconsciously asked.
Elder Zhong, who had just landed, nearly stumbled and fell when he heard this. Fortunately, he was agile and avoided making a fool of himself.
"No, I haven't come to say goodbye. I've come to report to Immortal Chen about the matters at Mang Mountain."
"Mang Mountain?"
Only then did Chen Xuan remember that Elder Zhong had come to Dongyang Prefecture to investigate the Ghost King matter, so he asked:
"Have you found the Ghost King's whereabouts?"
"No, but the person who went to scout Mang Mountain has returned, though in rather bad shape."
When Elder Zhong spoke of this matter, his face still showed a lingering fear.
"Can that cultivator still speak?" Chen Xuan asked.
Elder Zhong hadn't expected Immortal Chen to grasp the key point so quickly. He nodded:
"He can, and he even described the situation at Mang Mountain."
"Let's hear it."
Chen Xuan was also quite curious about what terrifying existence was in Mang Mountain that could make Elder Zhong show such an expression.
"As far as the eye can see, all ghosts, not a single living thing."
Elder Zhong paused, then continued: "Those were the cultivator's exact words. He fainted after saying them."
"That kid has talent, being able to summarize things so succinctly."
Chen Xuan remarked with emotion, then asked: "Didn't you go in to take a look yourself?"
Elder Zhong shook his head: "I didn't go in. I circled around the perimeter of Mang Mountain and discovered it was shrouded in dark clouds, wreathed in ghostly energy, with sunlight unable to penetrate."
This Elder Zhong was too cautious—he wouldn't go in himself but sent his subordinates to scout ahead.
"You've come to find me because you want me to take action?"
Chen Xuan asked.
"Exactly."
Elder Zhong explained his purpose. Seeing Chen Xuan hesitate, he immediately said:
"Money is no problem!"
Upon hearing this, a grave expression appeared on Chen Xuan's face: "According to what your subordinate said, Mang Mountain is a forbidden zone for the living. This matter is somewhat difficult to handle!"
Elder Zhong became anxious when he heard this. Although the Mang Mountain Ghost King was an existence that only the Marquis of Jin could deal with, if he returned with just this message, he would lose face!
"What does Immortal Chen mean then?"
"The price needs to increase!"
Chen Xuan said with a straight face.
"..."
Elder Zhong was stunned for a moment, then patted his chest and said: "Money is no problem!"
Chen Xuan smiled: "Alright, let's go then."
"Immortal Chen, aren't you going to prepare? Mang Mountain is a forbidden area, and it seals an existence like the Mang Mountain Ghost King."
Elder Zhong reminded him kindly.
Zhao Youqian, standing to the side, said with disdain: "With the three giants of our Supreme Sword Sect here, why would we need to prepare for mere Mang Mountain?"
When Ao Li heard these words, he subconsciously looked around to see if there were any other Supreme Sword Sect disciples besides himself.
But looking left and right, there were only himself, Chen Xuan, and Zhao Youqian here. Could it be that he was also one of the three giants of the Supreme Sword Sect?
But he didn't even know how to use a sword!
Chen Xuan smiled and said: "Brother Zhao is right. The three of us are sufficient. You just need to guard the perimeter and don't let any ghosts escape."
I've received the approval of my two senior brothers!
Ao Li thought excitedly. Although he couldn't fight like Chen Xuan or match Zhao Youqian's magnanimity, being listed as one of the three giants of the Supreme Sword Sect gave him bragging rights when he went out in the future.
"Yes!"
Elder Zhong didn't waste any more words. He called for the Ascension Bureau's carriage and led the Ascension Bureau and Blazing Sun Sect disciples toward Mang Mountain.
...
Mang Mountain was located northwest of Dongyang Prefecture, several hundred li away from Dongyang City.
Although the main force rode Wind-Chasing Colts and Blazing Flame Horses, it still took three days to reach the foot of Mang Mountain.
Elder Zhong rode his Blazing Flame Horse to the side of the carriage. After dismounting, he said:
"Immortal Chen, we've arrived."
Chen Xuan pushed aside the curtain and stepped down from the carriage.
He looked up at this Mang Mountain that made people tremble at the sound of its name.
Sure enough, just as the rumors said, it was shrouded in dark clouds, sky invisible. Even standing at the foot of Mang Mountain, one couldn't see what was inside.
However, Chen Xuan showed not the slightest bit of fear; instead, he felt a trace of excitement. He wondered how much experience these ghosts and monsters in the mountain could bring him.
If he could kill to his heart's content and level up once more, that would be a huge profit.
"Proceed according to plan!"
"Yes!"
Elder Zhong turned to his subordinates and the people of the Ascension Bureau and said: "Form formations to block all exits of Mang Mountain!"
Whoosh!
The Blazing Iron Cavalry and Ascension Bureau cultivators uniformly formed their battle arrays and advanced toward the various entrances of Mang Mountain.
This action naturally caught the attention of the ghost soldiers in Mang Mountain.
Some newly arrived ghost soldiers panicked instantly when they saw this scene.
"Human cultivators have attacked!"
Slap!
An old ghost soldier beside him smacked him, saying with disdain:
"What's there to panic about? Just a few humans attacking. Making a fuss over nothing."
Before the words even fell, a look of panic appeared on the old ghost soldier's face because he saw a face he would never forget in his lifetime.
It was a quiet night when he followed the Blue-Faced General to Dongyang Prefecture to seek justice for the Faceless Ghost General. In the end, a mere mortal had killed the Blue-Faced General with one sword.
He had exerted tremendous effort to escape from Dongyang Prefecture back here.
"Quick, quick, run! That man has come!"
The new ghost soldier was confused. How could this old guy go back on his word? Just now he had told him not to be cowardly, but now he was the one cowering. He asked unhurriedly:
"Senior, who has come!"
"That man who killed the Blue-Faced General has come! Hurry and tell everyone to flee for their lives!"
After saying this, the old ghost soldier disappeared in a flash, leaving the new ghost standing there dumbfounded.
What was this all about?
Wait—that man!
The new ghost suddenly remembered a legend circulating in Mang Mountain that made ghosts tremble with fear at the sound of it. He subconsciously shouted:
"That man who killed the Blue-Faced General has come!"
Fear is contagious. In an instant, the entire Mang Mountain echoed with one phrase.
"That man has come, run for your lives!"
In the cave dwelling at the peak of Mang Mountain.
The Painted Skin Ghost was in the process of changing into a beautiful skin. Not far away, an elegant, easygoing old ghost was happily eating living souls.
"Fairy Painted Skin, bad news! That man has come!"
A panicked voice startled the Painted Skin Ghost, nearly causing her to drop her skin.
She turned her head and suddenly extended her ghost claw, grabbing the ghost soldier's soul, her face ferocious as she said:
"Give me a reason not to kill you!"
The ghost soldier was terrified by the aura emanating from the Painted Skin Ghost. His face was pale as he stammered:
"Fairy... that... that man who killed the Blue-Faced Ghost General has come, and he brought a flood dragon to kill his way in!"
Clang!
When the Painted Skin Ghost heard these words, she was so shocked that she accidentally knocked the bronze mirror in front of her to the ground...
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