Chapter 724: Power Approaching a Ghost King
It wasn't just Ma Yuanjin who felt duped among those present; the others also harbored the same sentiment. According to Zhang Changchun's earlier claims, the spectral entity suppressed beneath the Town Soul Tower, though formidable, absolutely could not withstand their combined assault. Furthermore, having been sealed beneath the Town Soul Tower for several years, its strength should have long since waned, making it easier to deal with. However, judging by the current situation, the reality was nothing like what Zhang Changchun had described. The power unleashed by this spectral entity was far more terrifying than he had let on. The moment they opened the Town Soul Tower, they did indeed seize the initiative and tore the spectral entity's manifested Yin Qi into shreds, yet this failed to harm its very core. Then, in a single encounter, this spectral entity shattered the two grand formations Ma Yuanjin had meticulously set up. Though these weren't the strongest formations he could deploy, their destructive and defensive capabilities were quite formidable. Yet, this spectral entity not only instantly broke through both grand formations but even injured Ma Yuanjin. Originally, even if the two grand formations were breached, they could have been reactivated to unleash their terrifying lethality once more. However, this spectral entity's power was simply too overwhelming; it didn't just destroy the offensive mechanisms of the formations, but even inflicted considerable damage upon the artifacts, formation flags, and array disks used to set them up, rendering both grand arrays inoperable.
"Old Ma! Don't let him scare you! The power he's unleashing right now is only temporary! " Zhang Changchun shouted his response, speaking not just to Ma Yuanjin but to everyone present. As he spoke, he manipulated a wooden sword, sending it slashing towards the spectral entity above. It was impossible to discern what material this wooden sword was crafted from, yet the power it unleashed was not to be underestimated. His words had some effect, but it was quite limited; after all, none of the people present were fools, so how could they easily believe his explanation?
"Zhang Changchun! Are you taking us for idiots? ! The power this spectral entity is unleashing is damn near a Ghost King! And you're telling us we can handle it? ! Is this *f***ing* something we few can even deal with? ! " Zhang Changqing exploded in curses. Though he was Zhang Changchun's cousin, he showed him no face whatsoever, not only calling him by his full name but directly challenging Zhang Changchun's earlier words, his attitude utterly impolite. Despite his verbal tirade, Zhang Changqing's movements didn't pause. He pulled out a large quantity of Ghost-Slaying Talismans from his independent space, and under his command, these talismans simultaneously launched an assault on the spectral entity. Without exception, all these Ghost-Slaying Talismans were Black Talismans. While Ghost-Slaying Talismans were specifically designed to counteract spectral entities, those of insufficient grade would have a negligible effect. Thus, in the current situation, using Yellow Talismans against this spectral entity was definitely out of the question; only Black Talismans—and a large quantity of them—could inflict any damage upon this entity.
Zhang Changqing's outburst of curses stemmed from two reasons. One was his feeling of being utterly deceived by Zhang Changchun, leaving him intensely displeased. Furthermore, unleashing such a massive quantity of Ghost-Slaying Talismans all at once, and every single one of them a Black Talisman—this was no paltry expense. For him, it represented a huge expenditure, far exceeding his planned consumption. How could he not be furious? What infuriated him most was that even with such a vast number of Ghost-Slaying Talismans unleashed, the damage inflicted upon this spectral entity was still extremely limited. This meant he would have to expend even more Ghost-Slaying Talismans in the future.
Neither Yang Haoran nor Xu Meijing spoke, but they both clearly heard Zhang Changqing's furious outburst. Zhang Changqing's words weren't baseless rambling at all; the spectral entity that had escaped from beneath the Town Soul Tower was indeed terrifyingly powerful. Although neither of them had seen a true Ghost King before, judging by the solidity of this spectral entity's spirit body and the powerful energy fluctuations it emitted, it was likely, as Zhang Changqing said, almost approaching a Ghost King.
Both of them had suppressed most of their strength, not unleashing their full power, yet they were well aware that even if they unleashed all of it, dealing with this spectral entity would be exceedingly difficult. If they were to fight it alone, they would absolutely be courting death. Even by joining forces, the chances of slaying the opponent were probably not high. However, whether the spectral entity's outburst of such immense power was merely temporary, as Zhang Changchun claimed, remained unknown.
Zhang Changchun's magic artifact did inflict some damage on the spectral entity, but when he attempted to control it to inflict secondary damage, the artifact was not only swatted away by the spectral entity but also came stabbing back towards him, its master. As for Zhang Changqing's large quantity of Ghost-Slaying Talismans, only a small portion successfully hit the spectral entity; the vast majority were either dodged or directly blocked by it. His sacrifice of a large number of Ghost-Slaying Talismans did not yield the desired damage, adding a few more layers of fury to his already deeply displeased state.
The Soul Armaments of Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing, as well as the attacks from the other individuals, also inflicted very limited damage upon this spectral entity. They say two fists are no match for four hands, but in the face of absolute power, let alone two fists, even a single one could contend with four hands. Although the others didn't curse at Zhang Changchun like Zhang Changqing did, their hearts had long lost the confidence they felt upon first arriving. The spectral entity's might even caused some to contemplate retreat. It wasn't that they were cowardly, but judging by the current situation, attempting to capture this spectral entity was simply harder than scaling the heavens. If they continued in their current state, they would not only fail to capture the entity as desired but also stood a significant chance of losing their lives at its hands.
"No need to rush," Xu Meijing responded calmly, then, wielding Killing Blade, her body transformed into a blur, she directly charged towards the spectral entity. It seemed she intended to engage it in close combat.
Xu Meijing's answer brought a wry smile to Yang Haoran's face. He merely felt it was unwise to remain here, not that he harbored any fear in his heart. If he unleashed his full strength, he believed that while he still might not be a match for this spectral entity, he certainly wouldn't be crushed to the point of being utterly defenseless. Moreover, besides himself, there was also Xu Meijing. Xu Meijing, like him, possessed the Soul-Refining Cauldron, a true treasure. He wasn't entirely sure what level Xu Meijing's strength had reached now. However, based on his understanding of her, Xu Meijing was an extremely strong-willed person. After acquiring the Soul-Refining Cauldron, she would undoubtedly refine Soul Pills as much as possible to enhance her strength. Ancheng's resources were far richer than Lecheng's, and since Ancheng's population was much larger, Xu Meijing surely had far more materials available for refining Soul Pills than he did. Combining all this information, he estimated that Xu Meijing's current strength might very well have already surpassed his. Even if it hadn't, he believed the gap would certainly not be far behind his.
With him and Xu Meijing joining forces, dealing with this spectral entity was not entirely impossible. The only problem was that once they unleashed their full strength, it would inevitably arouse suspicion from the others present, which would be quite a troublesome matter. However, since Xu Meijing had decided to stay, he could only wait and see how things developed. If the situation truly exceeded their control, he would no longer consider Xu Meijing's strong-willed nature and would find a way to take her away from the place, then devise a plan later.
"I understand this spectral entity's methods. So, please, everyone, hold on for a moment longer. After a brief period, this spectral entity will surely fall into a weakened state, and at that point, capturing it will be an easy task! " To stabilize the group, Zhang Changchun once again loudly reminded them, fearing that some might lose their nerve and retreat due to the spectral entity's unleashed power.
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