by Shian Jeen
Ch.796
“What did you say? Huwang Xiao is recruiting Highgod Realm masters?!”
“A First Order Highgod Realm master will receive one hundred high divine spirit stones per year? A Second Order Highgod Realm, two hundred high divine spirit stones a year? Third Order Highgod Realm, three hundred?!”
“Impossible, how in the hell does Huwang Xiao have so many high divine spirit stones?! Did he find a super huge treasure? First, it was the Hailstone Treasure, then the Xuanji Treasure, but even so, there still wouldn't be so many high divine grade spirit stones in those two treasures combined!”
It didn’t take long for the news that Huwang Xiao was recruiting Highgod Realm masters to sweep over numerous world surfaces like a giant tidal wave. First to receive the news were the Black Tortoise Galaxy’s hundred thousand world surfaces, which quaked with shock, then onward to the Azure Dragon Galaxy, White Tiger Galaxy, and Vermilion Bird Galaxy!
Every person who heard the news had similar reactions of disbelief and shock.
This piece of news was even more startling than Huwang Xiao defeating the Zhu Family Patriarch in a single move.
When the cultivators outside heard this news, their first reaction was to denounce it as a joke, someone playing a prank. Needless to say, not even the Black Warrior, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird Institute Principals, with the four great institutes’ treasuries combined, could take out such a large amount of high divine grade spirit stones!
Even if all the super forces in Black Tortoise Galaxy piled their wealth together, they still wouldn’t dare to spout such a bluff!
Then again, even though Huwang Xiao was the personal disciple of the Black Warrior Institute Principal and the Ascending Moon Old Man, he wouldn’t dare to make fun of the galaxy’s Highgod Realm masters, right? Daring to use all the Highgod Realm masters in the galaxy as the butt of a joke was nothing less than inviting a calamity unto oneself!
At that time, not even Feng Yang or the Ascending Moon Old Man could save Huwang Xiao.
Therefore, almost everyone was convinced that someone was scheming against Huwang Xiao, deliberately releasing such news to send a calamity in Huwang Xiao’s direction.
Hence, this conclusion spurred many curious cultivators to investigate the validity of the news.
However, the result of their investigation surprised many of them. This news really came from Huwang Xiao.
On the Black Warrior Institute’s WuHuwang Peak.
After finding out that the news was genuine, Wang Na sneered, “I don’t believe that stray dog Huwang Xiao has so many high divine grade spirit stones!”
Standing nearby, Zhang Jiyia chuckled, “When Huwang Xiao is unable to take out the required amount of spirit stones, provoking public anger, not even the Ascending Moon Old Man can save him.”
Wang Na threw her head back laughing in delight, “If that happens, the Mirage King wouldn't even need to lift a finger.”
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In the northernmost part of the Black Tortoise Galaxy was a large space fissure, from which an eerie wind blew, its crying sounds sending chills down one’s spine. At the same time, unknown black entities were seeping through the fissure.
This was one of Black Tortoise Galaxy’s most dangerous places, the Ghost Abyss!
Within the Ghost Abyss, ghost wind howled. Dense ghost qi roiled inside, making it a heaven for ghost creatures and dead spirits.
In the lowest depths of the Ghost Abyss, the ghost qi was so dense that it transformed into pillows of green clouds, floating everywhere.
In the depths of Ghost Abyss, even Highgod Realm masters needed to exert caution.
However, although the Ghost Abyss was dangerous, many family disciples still came here to gain experience. Not to mention the fact that the dense ghost qi in its depths greatly benefited cultivators practicing ghost cultivation techniques. Therefore, some cultivators that practiced them would seclude themselves inside mysterious spaces within the Ghost Abyss.
“Recruiting Highgod Realm masters? First Order Highgod Realm masters get a hundred high divine grade spirit stones a year? If it’s like this, then wouldn't that amount to a thousand spirit stones in ten years?” In the depth of Ghost Abyss, an old man thin as a stick and hair that grew past his shoulders chortled, “There’s such a good thing in the world? Then I, Evil Ghost Ancestor, have no choice but to temporarily leave the Ghost Abyss.”
“Hehe, pray that Huwang Xiao is telling the truth, for if he caused me to make a trip in vain, the price is death!” After saying that, the old man’s figure blurred away.
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White Tiger Galaxy.
In the coldest north of the Glacier River World was the forbidden land of the Green Glacier Mountain Range. Inside a certain hidden space sat two Icemen shrouded in a green glow.
These two Icemen’s bodies seemed to be made of green ice and not flesh and blood.
“Big brother, are we really going to Martial Spirit World?” One of the Green Iceman asked. As the Iceman spoke, a cloud of cold green mist came from his mouth, freezing a small area of space.
“Of course! One hundred high divine grade spirit stones, only fools would miss this!” The other Green Iceman said, “Us brothers originally needed another ten thousand years to breakthrough to Second Order Highgod Realm, but with that many high divine grade spirit stones, we’d be able to break through in four or five hundred years!”
“But, are we going to be ordered around by a mere God Realm brat?”
“Hehe, after we get what we want, whether we listen to his orders is another matter. No matter how talented that Huwang Xiao is, his cultivation is still only Tenth Order God Realm. In our eyes, he is nothing but an ant. Do you really think I’d be willing to listen to orders from a measly ant?”
“Haha, Big brother, at that time, after we take his spirit stones, he won't be able to do anything to us even we don’t listen to him!”
In the echoes laughter, the two figures left the hidden space.
Similar scenes and conversations took place in various locations within the four galaxies.
The news of Huwang Xiao recruiting Highgod Realm masters also alerted the Ancestors of many super forces. Some old monsters that secluded themselves within other mysterious spaces were stirred hearing the news.
In a short span of time, Highgod Realm masters made their way to the Martial Spirit World from all directions.
No doubt, these Ancestors and old monsters all harbored thoughts of taking advantage of Huwang Xiao.
High divine grade spirit stones were a great temptation indeed, however, wanting these characters whose names had once resounded throughout the galaxies for decades to willingly take orders from a kid that had yet to hit puberty was impossible.
Some Ancestors and old monsters already had plans to catch Huwang Xiao off guard and capture him, or capture those Huwang Family members to force Huwang Xiao to hand over the treasure filled with high divine grade spirit stones that he had!
Otherwise, it couldn't be explained why Huwang Xiao had so many high divine grade spirit stones.
Roughly one month after Huwang Xiao had the Phoenix Clan Ancestor and the others release the news, strong winds blew in the initially clear sky above the Huwang Clan Manor. An enormous dark cloud bore down on the Huwang Clan Manor, casting a shadow over the land.
A whelming ghost qi spread out, causing everyone to feel as if they had fallen into the ghost realm.
All the Huwang Clan Manor guards were terrified looking at the sudden change in the sky above.
“Huwang Family, listen up, immediately send out Huwang Xiao to welcome me, Evil Ghost Ancestor!” A harsh screeching voice came from the enormous dark cloud. The Huwang Clan Manor guards below felt as if sharp needles prickled their ears, falling to the floor in pain.
Inside the Huwang Clan Manor’s great hall, Huwang Xiao opened his eyes. A cold gleam flickered in their depths.
Immediately, welcome?
This E
vil Ghost Ancestor had heard the news that Huwang Xiao released and came to serve, so to speak. Unfortunately for this Evil Ghost Ancestor, immediately after he arrived, he had placed himself in the wrong position, ordering Huwang Xiao to come out personally to welcome him. Moreover, displaying his strength to deter Huwang Xiao, using a ghost sound technique to injure his guards!
The corner of Huwang Xiao’s mouth curved up in a silent cold sneer as he strolled out. He naturally welcomed those who came to work under him, but those with bad, arrogant personalities must be taught a lesson to make them understand the circumstances.
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Huwang Xiao stopped and said to Phoenix Clan Ancestor and the others present in the hall, “Activate the defensive formation!”
The several Highgod Realm masters respectfully acknowledged.
Huwang Xiao already left the hall, instantly appearing in the air above the Huwang Clan Manor.
He coldly observed the dark cloud condensed from ghost qi.
Even though the enormity of the ghost cloud formed by the Evil Ghost Ancestor was scary, it did not faze Huwang Xiao.
When the ghost cloud came within thirty meters from Huwang Xiao, it was swallowed by a tremendous suction force until the ghost cloud lost more than half of its size, as if there was a bottomless black hole around Huwang Xiao.
The Evil Ghost Ancestor couldn’t help crying out in surprise.
“You’re the Huwang Xiao that everyone’s talking about? Hehe, skillful indeed.” The Evil Ghost Ancestor quickly got over his surprise and began chortling with an ugly voice despite seeing that Huwang Xiao was unafraid of his ghost qi. Then again, it wasn’t enough to make him act cautiously over a mere God Realm ant.
“My purpose in coming here, you already know.” The bone-thin old man demanded haughtily, “I’ve decided to be at your service for one hundred years, which amounts to ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones. Quickly take them out for this Ancestor!”
Despite the words ‘at your service’ having been used, the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s haughty tone made him seem more like the master, as if it was Huwang Xiao who wanted to serve under him. On top of that, Evil Ghost Ancestor demanded Huwang Xiao to immediately give him ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones.
The tone, that attitude, it was as if Huwang Xiao owed him those ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones. Him coming to Martial Spirit World was to collect his debt from Huwang Xiao.
If the Evil Ghost Ancestor dared to treat Huwang Xiao in this manner, he naturally had a reason for his confidence. Although he was just a peak late-First Order Highgod Realm master, he had succeeded in cultivating his body into an Infernal Ghost Body a few days prior.
This Infernal Ghost Body was nicknamed the undying body, being able to change into countless forms. It was said that the Infernal Ghost Body could use the Ghost King qi to increase its power by having it merge with his body. It was powerful enough that an early Second Order Highgod Realm master couldn't harm him in any way.
Which was way, despite all the rumors saying that Huwang Xiao’s strength rivaled an early Second Order Highgod Realm, the Evil Ghost Ancestor was confident that Huwang Xiao wouldn’t be able to injure him.
Watching the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s attitude, demanding ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones from him, Huwang Xiao couldn’t help snickering in ridicule, “I indeed want to recruit a batch of Highgod Realm masters, but I’m not a refugee shelter. Not just any stray cats and dogs will be accepted. You want to serve me, but that depends on whether I want to accept you.”
Stray cats? Stray dogs?
Listening to Huwang Xiao likening him to a stray dog, the Evil Ghost Ancestor initially failed to react, but soon his anger erupted. The Evil Ghost Ancestor’s eyes widened and two faint green lights shot out, “Huwang Xiao, don’t assume I won’t dare to kill you just because you have the Black Warrior Institute Principal and the Ascending Moon Old Man backing you!” His eyes deliberately looked down below where the Huwang Clan Manor was, “You’d do best to offer those ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones with both hands to this Ancestor, if not…!”
“I’ll annihilate your Huwang Clan Manor from top to bottom!”
“Not one will be spared!”
Just as the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s voice fell, Huwang Xiao moved.
Huwang Xiao struck out his palm, its force whistling through the air. Countess shadows of golden Buddha statues flew out, filling the sky with Buddha luminance.
In a split second, the Earthen Buddha Palm cut through the ghost cloud almost without any resistance, coming out from the other end.
Accompanying a furious shriek, the ghost cloud was forcefully ripped apart, dissipating in the air. A bone-thin old man with hair long past his shoulders appeared in front of Huwang Xiao, the person who had been hiding within the ghost cloud, the Evil Ghost Ancestor.
Originally, if that attack was a common palm attack, it couldn’t have cut through his cloud formed from ghost qi so easily, however, what Huwang Xiao used earlier was the Earthen Buddha Palm.
The Buddhism qi contained within the Earthen Buddha Palm was the bane of all ghostly creatures. Adding on top of that the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s own carelessness, being caught off guard by Huwang Xiao’s attack, it resulted in the Evil Ghost Ancestor being struck by that palm.
Wherever Huwang Xiao’s palm struck, green smoke floated out from the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s body. The Buddhism force was purifying his body, greatly damaging him.
“You, your god battle qi actually contains Buddhist force!” A while later, the Evil Ghost Ancestor managed to expel the Buddhism force harming his body, glaring furiously at Huwang Xiao.
Although his Infernal Ghost Body was nicknamed ‘undying’, being able to change into various forms, unafraid of divine artifacts, it still couldn't withstand the purifying power of Buddhism force.
Huwang Xiao didn’t respond to the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s screams. With a wave of his hand, ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones seemed to rain down from the void, falling to the ground below with loud thumping sounds.
“Ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones, they are yours if you have the capability to take them.” Huwang Xiao’s aloof voice sounded, a cold light glinted in his eyes, “But if you fail, the price is death!”
When Evil Ghost Ancestor threatened Huwang Xiao with the Huwang Clan Manor, he had touched Huwang Xiao’s bottom line and roused Huwang Xiao’s killing intent.
In Huwang Xiao’s eyes, this Evil Ghost Ancestor was already a dead person!
Then again, this was his plan all along, killing one as a warning to the others!
When Huwang Xiao told the Phoenix Clan Ancestor and the other to release the news, he had long known there would be people like this Evil Ghost Ancestor coming over, thinking they could take advantage of him.
Since it was like that, he didn't mind killing a few more to deter the rest.
The Evil Ghost Ancestor stared with feverish eyes at the pile of ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones below, bursting into laughter. “Huwang Xiao, I’ve decided! Not only am I going to take these ten thousand high divine grade spirit stones, I’ll capture every member of your family and make you hand over the treasure!”
Before his last word sounded, the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s figure blurred, arriving above the pile of spirit stones in a flicker. Then, his hand reached out, wanting to take them all away.
But Huwang Xiao was faster. Just as the Evil Ghost Ancestor appeared above the pile of spirit stones, Huwang Xiao was already behind him, striking another palm at his back.
It was another Earthen Buddha Palm!
Vast Buddhist qi surged out.
The Evil Ghost Ancestor’s face paled. This Earthen Buddha Palm’s power was several times stronger than the first one!
Unable to give his attention to the ten thousand spirit stones at the moment, the Evil Ghost Ancestor swiftly executed a body dividing art. His entire body separated into more than
a hundred black balls of energy.
This was one of the Infernal Ghost Body’s transformation abilities.
Huwang Xiao’s Earthen Buddha Palm fell on empty space.
Far away in the distance, the hundred black balls of energy combined again into the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s original body.
Successfully dodging Huwang Xiao’s attack, he revealed a complacent snicker, “Punk, you’ll be my guinea pig today, so everyone will know how powerful the body of the Evil Ghost Ancestor is.” Black lights rolled around him. From the void above, abundant ghost qi entered the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s body.
This was the Ghost World’s Ghost King qi.
Having the Ghost King qi merge with him, the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s body suddenly enlarged. At the same time, his Infernal Ghost Body was shifting. In the blink of an eye, the Evil Ghost Ancestor was now a hundred zhang tall giant. Every inch of his body was covered with a black-scaled armor, his eyes glowing green.
Ghost qi swept out in all directions.
Affected by the overwhelming ghost qi, strong winds howled over several tens of thousands of li, spreading extreme cold everywhere.
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Looking at the Evil Ghost Ancestor, Huwang Xiao increased his vigilance.
He had spent many years reading all the books inside the Black Warrior and Vermilion Bird Institutes’ libraries and was aware how powerful the Infernal Ghost Body could be.
Huwang Xiao immediately summoned his blue and black dragons, soul transforming in an instant, then he released his Asura Physique. At that same time, Huwang Xiao true immortal essence was roiling in his dantian.
The Asura qi flowing out from Huwang Xiao’s body formed an Asura Barrier around him.
All of a sudden, in the air above the Huwang Clan Manor, ghosts screeched and Asuras roared.
Affected by Huwang Xiao’s Asura Barrier, the Evil Ghost Ancestor’s ghost king qi falling from the void actually slowed and diminished.
