Martial God Asura

After a moment of silence, the female ghost said, “You have guts. All right, I’ll give up on the other two and choose you.” 

Chu Feng thought the female ghost would get to the point, but she stared at Chu Feng, opened her huge mouth, and let out a piercing scream. 

This was no ordinary scream. A sonic wave visibly wrapped around Chu Feng. It had the power to shake a person’s mind, drive them berserk, and even disintegrate their soul.

Yet, Chu Feng remained unfazed. 

His mental resilience far surpassed others. He didn’t fear such attacks. Despite the sonic wave furiously tugging at Chu Feng’s clothes and hair, ripping spatial rifts around him, he continued to stare at the female ghost unflinchingly. 

The female ghost was stunned. 

She stopped her scream and asked, “Are you deaf?”

“Elder, you are a world spiritist. You should be able to tell that I’m not deaf; I merely have high mental resilience. That scream was a test, right? Have I cleared the test now? Is there anything I can help you with?” Chu Feng asked. 

“Can’t you leave something for me to say?” the female ghost retorted in annoyance. “Fine, you’re right. That was a test, and you have cleared it. You must have been to many remnants to be familiar with these tricks.

“I have been to quite a few,” Chu Feng replied with a smile.

“What’s your name?”

“Chu Feng.”

“I’m asking for your real name.”

“Chu Feng is my real name.”

“Your family name is not Jie or Ling?”

Chu Feng realized that the female ghost had misunderstood that he was from the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion, so he clarified, “I am not from the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion.”

“Such an outstanding junior isn’t from the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion? Has the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion fallen from grace?” 

The female ghost shook her head. She looked regretful and melancholic. 

“Elder, are you from the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion?” Chu Feng asked.

“I used to be,” the female ghost replied.

“Elder, what is this place? Why are you testing us? I am cultivating and am on the verge of a breakthrough, so let’s not beat around the bush and get straight to the point,” Chu Feng said. 

“All right, I will get to the point. There is an extraordinary treasure here; the ice you see is just the tip of the iceberg. There are more goatskin parchments out in the world aside from the one you have. One of them fell into my hands, and that’s how I found this place. 

“After days of observation, I became certain that a greater treasure lies in the depths of this place. I found the treasure’s location, but that place was sealed off by a formidable power. I’m unable to construct a passageway into there alone. 

“So, I thought of using an ancient, forbidden treasure to breach that place. Back then, I was still too weak to fully control the forbidden treasure, but I was so curious about the treasure here that I decided to go through with it. 

“I succeeded in opening a passageway, but a powerful energy immediately gushed out from within. The energy can erode one’s mind. It is similar to the means I used on you, but many times stronger. 

“That energy shook my mind, and I lost control over the forbidden treasure and was consumed by it. I didn’t die, but I was trapped in the forbidden treasure. Fortunately, the forbidden treasure weakened over time, and eventually, I was able to project my consciousness out via a secret art and communicate with others in this manner,” the female ghost said.

“Chu Feng, that female ghost must be extremely powerful to be able to influence even Little Fishy’s grandfather. Saving her is a double-edged sword. It would be the best if she repays your favor, but we mustn’t forget she is from the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion. She could be an enemy,” Eggy voiced out her worry. 

“We shouldn’t stereotype everyone in the Seven Realms Sacred Mansion, but Milady Queen is right. We should at least first verify her character. Let me probe her a little more before making my decision,” Chu Feng replied. 

“How obedient,” Eggy replied with a satisfied smile.

Thus, Chu Feng asked, “Elder, what do I need to do to save you?”

“The forbidden treasure’s energy has mostly dissipated, and it’s barely keeping me in now. In the forbidden treasure’s vicinity is a staff used for destroying the forbidden treasure. I had taken it out in advance in case something went awry, but I was consumed by the forbidden treasure before I could use it. If you destroy the forbidden treasure with the staff, I’ll regain my freedom.

“However, that area is still suffused with the formidable energy that had leaked out from the treasure room, and that energy hasn’t weakened in the least. Only someone with a sufficiently resilient mind can withstand it. It will be best if that person has a powerful psyche too. I will frankly tell you that it’s going to be extremely dangerous. Even so, are you willing to help me?” the female ghost asked. 

“I’m willing to help you,” Chu Feng replied.

“You’re offering to help me when I haven’t offered you any rewards?” the female ghost asked.

“Didn’t you say that the ice is just the tip of the iceberg compared to the real treasure here, and you have already opened a path into the treasure room? I am very interested in the treasure here too, and I have many experts with me. Elder, if you’re fine with it, I’d like to explore the treasure room with you after I rescue you,” Chu Feng replied.

“The people you came with are useless. I’ve told you that only someone with a resilient mind or powerful psyche can withstand that energy. The two juniors you came with might still be able to pull it off, but those old folks don’t stand a chance at all,” the female ghost replied.