The morning sunlight shone down from the sky, sprinkling warmth onto the woods and grasslands of Luoyang Plain.
However, when it reached the skies above Ghost Mist Ridge, it seemed to vanish halfway, unable to penetrate this eerie mountain range.
Standing under the massive shadow of Ghost Mist Ridge, Xiao Jie felt a slight sense of melancholy, Ghost Mist Ridge—I am back again.
He didn’t bring the main troop today, only the core team of eight.
The group moved along the secluded trail through the steep mountain range towards Soul Suppressing Pass. They hadn’t gone far before the familiar wandering ghosts appeared in their sight as the surrounding light dimmed.
Wandering Soul Ghost, Mourning Ghost, Heart Stealer...
The first time we fought these ghosts, it was quite tough, but this time—
Sword Control Technique—Break!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, countless flying swords shot down the ghosts in the sky in a concentrated fire.
Bai Ze somehow got his hands on a treasure sword with the Soul Slash attribute, combined with the precise targeting and tracking attack of Sword Control Technique, killing these low-level ghosts was as easy as chopping vegetables.
Too bad there’s not much experience points.
The group continued on, and by 11 AM, they had already reached the gates of Soul Suppressing Pass.
As always, the place was heavily guarded, with soldiers standing solemnly on the walls.
Entering Soul Suppressing Pass, Xiao Jie was surprised to see many players in groups of threes and fives, chatting, doing business, or practicing Life Skills.
Huh, why are they not out fighting monsters in broad daylight?
Xiao Jie casually stopped someone.
"Hey man, what’s going on? Why is everyone in the city?"
"Waiting for the Yin Tide, what else—wait, it’s Feng!"
The person immediately recognized Xiao Jie.
Xiao Jie was a bit bewildered; he had no impression of this person.
"Ha, who doesn’t know Feng? We who make a living in Fengyin State rely on your Enjoy reading on NovelHub - your free online novel platform."
Xiao Jie realized, of course, as he was now a prominent figure in Fengyin State. Although Longhua only had one territory, as the largest guild in Fengyin State, they were virtually unchallenged.
Sooner or later, Fengyin State would fall into the hands of Dragon Soaring Country.
"It’s nothing, by the way, when was the last Yin Tide?"
"Five days ago, it should break out again in the next couple of days. So everyone is staying in the city until the Yin Tide breaks out."
"Hmm, any news in Soul Suppressing Pass recently, like a Ghost General or Ghost King?"
Xiao Jie asked because the last time he was here, Master Shuo Bud gathered a group to attack the Four Ghost Generals, and they even approached them. But Xiao Jie didn’t dare to go, concerned about the formidable strength of the gathered ghost generals.
Now, revisiting the place, he was curious if they had succeeded.
The person replied, "Master Shuo Bud? Haven’t seen him for a while."
Xiao Jie felt a pang in his heart; could he have died?
After thinking for a moment, he couldn’t resist sending a private message.
[System Prompt: No character found with this name.]
Gone, looks like he’s really dead...
Xiao Jie couldn’t help but feel sorrowful. Master Shuo Bud was a rare expert, his Reincarnation Divine Palm was a Supreme Divine Skill, and yet he perished.
Right, there was also a fellow named Handsome Brother, a Flying Thief specialized in escape.
Xiao Jie sent another private message.
[System Prompt: No character found with this name.]
Looks like he’s dead too.
Xiao Jie bid farewell to the person, leading his team up the city wall. Looking at the dark clouds in the sky, the desolate and boundless wilderness, and the undead monsters wandering in the wild... His long-lost respect for this game resurfaced.
"Be careful, everyone. We’ve been having a great time killing in Luoyang Plain, but it’s just a low-level map. Now we’re in a dangerous area, don’t let your guard down."
"Don’t worry, we’re veterans," Hao Mie said calmly, "I was going to remind you."
"Heh, no need, but thanks."
"Why so cautious all of a sudden?" Ye Luo suddenly asked.
"Just found that some acquaintances have died." Xiao Jie recounted his private messages, and everyone fell silent.
In this game, letting your guard down once could mean death.
Low levels were rife with danger, but high levels couldn’t be complacent either.
After a while, it was Jiu Jianxian who broke the silence, "Will Wind Forest Fire Mountain come?"
Xiao Jie understood his concern. Coming from Longhua State, they’d have to cross the perilous plains of Ghost Mist Ridge, a challenge not everyone dared to undertake, not knowing if they’d encounter a boss in the wild.
"Don’t worry, they can slay dragons, they’ll come."
"Hahaha, Sui Feng has high expectations of me," a hearty laugh rang out.
Xiao Jie turned to see a team of five or six approaching from the city gate.
Leading the team was Wind Forest Fire Mountain.
Wind Forest Fire Mountain (Five Elements Master): Level 39, Life Value 750.
His teammates, all around Level 37-38, were experts.
The team’s arrival drew many stares from the city.
Wind Forest Fire Mountain, unfazed, led his team straight to Xiao Jie and his group.
"Wind Forest, you indeed keep your promise."
"Of course, let’s trade. Check the goods first?"