Chapter 115: The Onslaught of the Celestial Ghosts

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Noticing Jiang Xiaofei’s distraction, Su Muhe furrowed his brow and asked, “Lord Fei, what are you thinking about? Why have you stopped walking?”

“Nothing in particular, I’m coming,” Jiang Xiaofei replied with a smile as he snapped back to attention.

The closer they approached the Si Mansion, the more Jiang Xiaofei realized how much Ghost Abyss City had changed. Although patrols on the streets were increasing, the oppressive atmosphere that once weighed heavily on the city had vanished. It seemed that after the traitors and rebels had been eliminated, Ghost Abyss City was experiencing a prosperity unseen in a hundred years.

This stirred a deep sigh within him. How mighty Ghost Abyss City had once been—dominant and unchallenged in its region. Yet now, it had fallen into decline, forced to guard cautiously against invading foes.

Still, he was confident that under his leadership, Ghost Abyss City would rise again, growing ever more prosperous and powerful. He was certain he could repel any enemy.

Meanwhile, about a hundred miles from Ghost Abyss City, a vast army assembled. The troops were arranged in precise formations, their steps synchronized, clearly a disciplined force. As far as the eye could see, the ranks stretched densely, numbering no less than two hundred thousand.

At the forefront stood a robust soldier holding a grand banner emblazoned with the characters “Heaven Ghost,” unmistakably marking this as the Heaven Ghost army.

Ahead of them were twenty-three generals astride ghost-fire warhorses, all clad in black armor, each radiating the power of the Profound Heaven Realm.

Leading these generals were two commanders dressed in black battle robes. One of the men pointed ahead and said with a smile, “Guardian Xuan You, Ghost Abyss City lies just ahead.”

“Oh!” the elder named Xuan You responded, “I have long heard that Ghost Abyss City stands mighty and unassailable. Today, as Guardian, I am eager to witness its formidable strength.”

“Hahaha!” the man laughed, “Guardian Xuan You, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Ghost Abyss City is a shadow of its former self. After our last assault by the Heaven Ghost army, it barely clings to life. Now, with two hundred thousand troops gathered, how could they possibly resist? Crushing them and seizing power will be as easy as plucking fruit from a basket.”

“Hahaha, then congratulations to Commander Fei Dog!” Xuan You chuckled.

Fei Dog nodded, then spoke sternly, “Full speed ahead. Kill the men. Leave the women for our brothers to enjoy. Don’t waste anything.”

“Yes, sir!” The roar of ten thousand ghosts thundered as they charged toward Ghost Abyss City.

At that moment, a guard on the city wall rubbed his eyes hard in disbelief at what he saw. Confirming what he saw, he was shocked and cried out, “The Heaven Ghost army is attacking! Quickly notify the Si Mansion!”

Inside the Si Mansion, Jiang Xiaofei was discussing matters with Su Muhe when a guard burst in, kneeling and reporting, “My lord Fei, Guardian Su, the Heaven Ghost army has already arrived!”

Jiang Xiaofei furrowed his brow and asked, “How many are there?”

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The guard replied, “I couldn’t see clearly, but there are many—at least two hundred thousand.”

“Two hundred thousand,” Jiang Xiaofei’s heart jolted. He exchanged a grave look with Su Muhe, each seeing the weight of the situation reflected in the other’s eyes.

He immediately asked, “How many do we have in Ghost Abyss?”

The guard answered, “Ghost Abyss now has only eighty thousand. Adding the one hundred thousand elite soldiers of the Corpse King, that’s one hundred eighty thousand. But the Corpse King has already betrayed us; I fear he won’t aid our cause.”

“He will,” Jiang Xiaofei nodded slightly, then said solemnly, “Open the gates. Meet them head-on. I want to see what this Heaven Ghost army is truly made of.”

Outside the city gates, tens of thousands of Heaven Ghost troops stood poised to attack.

Such overwhelming force and imposing presence filled the city walls’ defenders with dread, casting a heavy pall over the city.

After all, Ghost Abyss was in decline; how could it withstand another assault from the Heaven Ghost army? Despair settled over them.

“Is the heavens truly determined to destroy Ghost Abyss?” an old soldier sighed bitterly.

At the city gates, Fei Dog laughed heartily, “Open the gates quickly! Otherwise, under the charge of my Heaven Ghost cavalry, not a single soul will be spared. If you surrender willingly, perhaps my lord will show mercy and spare your lives.”

“Dog-like creatures! You dare dream of wiping out Ghost Abyss? That’s pure fantasy!” A voice rang out.

The gates swung open, revealing Jiang Xiaofei, Su Muhe, Dream Concubine Xue, and Elder Song emerging, followed by tens of thousands of Ghost Abyss troops.

Fei Dog froze for a moment, then his eyes darkened. “You dare insult me? I’ll tear you apart!”

Jiang Xiaofei sneered with disdain, “I am insulting you. Come and bite me then! Hurry!”

“You…” Fei Dog was furious but hesitant. To him, actually attacking would be like truly becoming a dog.

After a moment’s thought, recalling his own famed prowess, he snorted coldly, “I won’t waste breath trading insults. State your name! I don’t kill the nameless.”

Jiang Xiaofei smiled coldly, “I doubt you can bear to take my head.”

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“Hahaha! Bold words for one about to die! I’ll twist your head off and kick it like a ball!” Fei Dog’s eyes gleamed coldly as he laughed, then leapt forward, charging at Jiang Xiaofei with a power that rivaled the pinnacle of the Celestial Realm.

Before Jiang Xiaofei could react, Su Muhe dashed forward to intercept Fei Dog.

Seeing Fei Dog stopped, Xuan You shouted, “Attack!”

Immediately, the roar of battle erupted behind them as tens of thousands of Heaven Ghost troops surged toward the city gates.

Dream Concubine Xue’s eyes darkened, and she led the Ghost Abyss army to meet them head-on.

In an instant, the howls of ten thousand ghosts filled the air, the scene horrific and intense. Countless fierce spirits fell beneath Dream Concubine Xue’s blade. Elder Song also fought fiercely, exuding an impenetrable aura that scattered hundreds of ghosts, though he was soon surrounded by a dozen ghost generals.

Jiang Xiaofei, watching the two armies clash, narrowed his eyes and locked onto Xuan You. Though he could not sense Xuan You’s cultivation level, he felt there was something extraordinary about him.

Xuan You, sensing Jiang Xiaofei’s cold gaze, was slightly alarmed. He was a master of the Dao’s ultimate realm, yet Jiang Xiaofei emanated a faint but palpable threat.

Instinctively, he gathered his ghostly energy for combat. With a slap of his palm, a ghostly rune imprint materialized and was hurled at Jiang Xiaofei.

Many ghost soldiers tried to block it but were slain by the ghostly rune mark.

“So he is a master of the Dao’s ultimate realm. No wonder he dares attack Ghost Abyss,” Jiang Xiaofei said with some surprise, but he showed no fear. His eyes darkened, and with a wave of his hand, a vast phoenix true fire shot forth like a rainbow, burning the ghostly rune to ash.

Seeing this, Xuan You was shocked by the phoenix fire’s overwhelming power. “What kind of strange fire is this that can consume my attack?”

“You have no right to know,” Jiang Xiaofei said coldly, drawing the phoenix fire upward like a shooting rainbow.

(The chapter ends here)

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