Chapter 826: Chapter 279: Opportunity for Army Establishment

Netherworld.

Outside Water Burial Valley.

Sun Lingtong’s cavalry squad was heavily surrounded, the situation dire.

The leader’s cultivation level was as high as Golden Core, and the Yin Soldiers under his command were all elite, at least at the Foundation Establishment level.

Sun Lingtong could also sense that there were quite a few ambushers hidden nearby. At least a dozen Golden Core auras were being deliberately revealed to intimidate him.

The cow cavalry instinctively gathered around Sun Lingtong, just waiting for his order to fight to the death and protect his breakout.

But breaking out offered no chance of survival.

Even though Sun Lingtong was only a soul entering the Netherworld, it was an important part of his life. The Ghost Generals here were skilled at ghost techniques and had endless methods for dealing with souls.

So, if Sun Lingtong’s soul were captured, his fate would be grim.

“Boss!” Ning Zhuo was anxiously worried in the Mortal World.

Yet Sun Lingtong was quick-witted and, at this critical life-and-death moment, didn’t forget to comfort Ning Zhuo: “Don’t worry, little brother, watch me.”

After this brief exchange, he plastered a flattering smile across his face: “This noble officer, we’re not outsiders.”

“Look at this, it’s proof enough.”

Sun Lingtong took out a token and showed it to the other party.

The Golden Core Ghost General was startled upon seeing the token: “What is your relationship with General Luo Si?”

This token was exactly the one Luo Si had given Sun Lingtong to facilitate his entry and enlistment into the Mortal World.

Sun Lingtong intentionally replied mysteriously: “Naturally, it’s a close relationship; otherwise, how could Lord Luo have bestowed this token upon me, right?”

The Golden Core Ghost General fell into silence.

Luo Si was the Main General, highly esteemed, and not someone to offend.

The Netherworld also had cultivation kingdoms, and they valued order even more than the Mortal World; ghostly beings that violated it often faced the harsh punishments of the eighteen layers of hell.

The Golden Core Ghost General first took the token to examine it carefully. After confirming it was genuine, he tossed it back to Sun Lingtong: “Go, go, go, we won’t catch you this time.”

“Don’t loiter around Water Burial Valley!”

“Consider yourself lucky this time. If you come again, we’ll catch you directly, no matter who you know.”

Sun Lingtong gritted his teeth, daringly transmitting thoughts with his Divine Sense: “But I have a task to complete; could you extend me some courtesy? Any price, we can negotiate.”

“How bold! You dare attempt to bribe this general!!” The Golden Core Ghost General’s eyes widened instantly, transmitting thoughts scolding, “My Lord has issued strict orders; if you bribe me, you’re endangering my life!”

Seeing the impossibility of bribery, Sun Lingtong quickly apologized, knew when to quit, and turned to leave.

He distanced himself with the cow cavalry, but didn’t truly withdraw, instead circling around Water Burial Valley, racking his brains for a solution to break the impasse.

“We must meet Grey Bone Elder to accomplish anything.”

“Curses! This Lord of Wanchuan sure is thorough and meticulous.”

“What to do, Little Zhuo?”

Exhausted of ideas, Sun Lingtong sought help from Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo also knitted his brow, momentarily at a loss: “It’s unwise to risk infiltration. Since the Lord of Wanchuan has dispatched personal soldiers, many formations must also be set.”

“Boss, if there’s no other way, you should come back.”

“Honestly, the crisis in White Paper Immortal City wasn’t caused by us. At worst, if things don’t go well, we can help some city residents retreat.”

Earlier, when Sun Lingtong was distressed, Ning Zhuo was already taken aback.

This was nothing like being in Fire Persimmon Immortal City; at Fire Persimmon Mountain, Ning Zhuo could at least rescue Sun Lingtong from cells.

But in the Netherworld, he couldn’t do that.

So compared to the arrangements or even the last wish of his mother, Ning Zhuo was more unwilling to see Sun Lingtong in trouble.

As Sun Lingtong sighed, black snow began to fall from the sky.

Upon closer look, every flake was paper ash.

The Heavenly Gifted Talisman close to Sun Lingtong’s chest was triggered, emitting a warm flow that permeated into Sun Lingtong’s soul, continuously boosting his inner strength.

Initially, Sun Lingtong remained cautious.

Normally, every black snowfall attracted ghostly beings to swarm and scavenge.

Yet, he waited a long time, without a single ghost appearing.

“Strange… no, not strange!” Sun Lingtong suddenly realized, quickly turning his head to look towards Water Burial Valley.

“They must have cleared all ghosts in the vicinity!”

In an instant, cold sweat broke on Sun Lingtong’s back.

The other party’s actions were so thorough and ruthless, allowing Sun Lingtong moments ago was truly like grasping a life back.

“This place isn’t fit to linger, boss, return.” Ning Zhuo also realized this and immediately reminded him.

Sun Lingtong sighed, just about to leave, when he abruptly tugged the reins, halting the cow’s hooves.

“Wait!” His eyes flashed with brilliance, making them too blinding to look directly at.

“Eh?” Ning Zhuo was also taken aback.

Both Sun and Ning noticed, atop the rocks before Sun Lingtong, as black snow descended, it floated in the air, coalescing into a rough humanoid ash form.

From within its hollow eye sockets, two ghost fires suddenly ignited, turning to look at Sun Lingtong: “Are you the one causing the celestial changes in the Mortal World this time?”

“Hmm… merely a soul entering the Netherworld, huh.”

With just a single look, the humanoid ash discerned Sun Lingtong’s essence.

Sun Lingtong looked full of wariness: “Who are you?”

The humanoid ash chuckled: “You must have some guess. You’re correct, I am the Grey Bone Elder you seek.”

Sun Lingtong’s caution remained undiminished: “How can I be sure?”

The humanoid ash lifted a finger, spoke merely three words, and completely convinced the two of them.

“Meng Yaoyin.” He directly stated Ning Zhuo’s mother’s name.

Sun Lingtong’s expression slightly eased: “If that’s the case, please impart your guidance!”