Undead Mage from a Cell

The blood gushing from the underground was unexpectedly blocked by the suppression of the Soul Summoning Tower, unable to spurt out.

The blood, with nowhere else to go, was thus poured into the Soul Summoning Tower and began to be absorbed by it.

Gu Xi’s initial Soul Summoning Tower was partially crimson, used for absorbing and storing souls.

Now, influenced by this blood, the situation had changed drastically.

First, the outer layer of the Soul Summoning Tower turned crimson, then at the base of the tower, a large number of bright red moss started growing.

Following this, vermilion vines sprouted from the ground, beginning to entwine around the Soul Summoning Tower. Before long, small vibrant red flowers blossomed on these vines.

Meanwhile, the large tree seemed to have lost something important, showing clear signs of withering.

Seizing this opportunity, the Death Incarnation - Death God quickly moved in another direction, with Desunap and Fear Fang in hand, continuously attacking the tree’s bark.

After tearing off the bark, human-like veins were revealed underneath the tree.

At this point, the Death Incarnation - Bone Dragon descended from the sky, its eyes glared, and melting light shot out, precisely hitting these veins.

With the Death Incarnation’s double assault causing massive blood loss, the tree’s remaining vitality was thoroughly drained.

As the explosive sounds from the tree slowly ceased, its form gradually slid downward and finally fell heavily to the ground.

The place where the tree fell was right behind the Ghost Village, with its head plunging directly into the pond.

At this moment, a ding-ding-ding sound echoed in Gu Xi’s ear.

[You have killed the Ghost Village Social Tree - Ghost Clapper (Level 13), you gain 7315 experience points (Experience +5%).]

[The Mutated Suppression Object was killed, and the blocked Yellow Springs Road is now open (Temporary quest available for acceptance).]

[Your Soul Summoning Tower absorbed Soul Fusion Blood, enhancing its quality while upgrading to Level 2.]

[You have saved a large number of Ghost Village residents, earning their approval. Some villagers want to join your ranks; do you wish to accept?]

Gu Xi smiled slightly at the notification messages in front of him.

This battle, though risky, yielded quite a reward.

Aside from other gains, the enhancement and upgrade of the Soul Summoning Tower saved Gu Xi much time and resources.

Not to mention the Ghost Village residents joining him.

”Accept them, Luna, manage it,”

[You have recruited 3339 Ghost Village residents, Death Lord experience increased by 3339 points.]

[Ghost Village Residents (Level 1, Summoned Creatures): Experience (0/150), Attack 1, Defense 1, Life 6, Skills: Labor (these are undead farmers, they can adapt to any task), Gathering (when these residents gather and live together, they tend to attract new residents)]

”Quite a population, but obviously, the core figures among them haven’t joined.”

Luna glanced at the attributes of the Ghost Village residents and then looked up at some figures who had just risen in the distance.

Among those figures, there were clear distinctions from the other Ghost Village residents.

One of them, upon rising from the ground, was busy tending to his clothes, seeming more concerned about his attire than others.

An old man, whose age was indeterminable, was hunched over, staring at Gu Xi from a distance.

And a woman, who had clearly changed skins countless times, was gazing at Gu Xi with enchanting eyes.

It was clear these were the strongest entities in the Ghost Village.

The Ghost Village residents surrounding them were likely their direct subordinates.

For these undead who were favorable but unwilling to join Gu Xi, he still had ways to handle them. After all, what’s communication about? Gu Xi wasn’t afraid to talk with the undead.

As long as they could communicate, the undead were good undead.

Gu Xi pointed towards Luna, ”Luna, bring them back, and have the Ghost Squad come over to transport that tree back to the Magic Plant District; I have a feeling this tree is interesting.”

Luna smiled understandingly, knowing what Gu Xi intended to do.

On one hand, the Ghost Village residents were to be brought back; on the other, Gu Xi intended to use the number of White Impermanence to suppress the ghosts in the Ghost Village.

Let them realize who saved them from the clutches of Ghost Clapper.

Given the fate of the carried-off Ghost Clapper, consider their behavior towards Gu Xi, they better have some decency.

Consider that if Gu Xi could kill this Ghost Clapper, he could kill them too.

Don’t disrespect when respect is given.

Understanding Gu Xi’s thoughts, Luna coordinated by taking those willing to join Gu Xi back.

Meanwhile, a large number of White Impermanence emerged from the Steel City Gate released by Gu Xi. They floated to the fallen Ghost Clapper tree, and hundreds of White Impermanence together lifted the bisected tree, dragging it towards the Steel City Gate direction.

Just as Gu Xi predicted, as they were dragging off the Ghost Clapper, those Ghost Village residents who hadn’t chosen to join Gu Xi huddled together in fear, trembling.

Gu Xi showed a slight smile at this sight.

Indeed, truth lies beneath the strength of fists; to make others listen to you, you must have the ability to make them obey.

Gu Xi was dissatisfied with their previous attitude.

Now it was much better.

Just as Gu Xi was about to step forward, a gurgling sound came from the pond where the Ghost Clapper had fallen earlier.

Gu Xi immediately turned his head in that direction.

He saw some black ghosts emerging from the water.

They were dressed in black, resembling short-sleeved attire, holding saber-like weapons in their hands.

Emerging from the water arrogantly, they said, ”What happened to Su Family Village? Why hasn’t this passage been used for over three hundred years, is there something...”

Before they could finish their sentence, they noticed tens of thousands of White Impermanence hovering in the sky, with all the White Impermanence focusing their gazes on them.

”Sorry, got up in a rush, my eyes blurred, I didn’t see anything.”

All the black ghosts quickly slipped back into the water.

Gu Xi watched their reaction and looked up again at the situation in the sky.

Knowing some matters shouldn’t be overstated, he waved his hand, and excluding those White Impermanence still dragging the Ghost Clapper, the rest quickly returned through the Steel City Gate to Yalidu City.

Once most of the White Impermanence had retreated, those black ghosts re-emerged from the pond.

This time, they didn’t display the previous arrogance, instead lowering their heads respectfully, wearing benevolent expressions as they landed on the ground, politely asking in Gu Xi’s direction.

”May I ask what happened here? Why has this passage not sent any ghost spirit into the Yellow Springs for three hundred years?”