Ghost Catching System

The serpent was enormous, its body several meters thick. Its pitch-black scales, like iron plates, glinted coldly in the sunlight as it churned the river water.

BOOM!

The river exploded, sending a tidal wave surging towards the military on the coast.

In an instant, the military was submerged.

Everything happened so quickly that no one could react. By the time they saw the giant serpent appear, they were already stunned.

”Ah! Snakes... so many snakes!”

The river water crashed onto the shore, unleashing a dense swarm of snakes that attacked the soldiers.

The sound of gunfire was relentless, accompanied by the screams of countless people.

”Fire!” The soldiers immediately gave the order to shoot at the giant serpent in the water.

RAT-TAT-TAT...

As gunfire continued, the giant serpent manifested a dense Monster Qi around its body, enveloping itself. Bullets struck it, sparking on impact, but they all bounced off.

The Snake King hissed. Its pupils were as large as lanterns. With an icy gaze and a twisting body, it swam towards the shore, broke through the military blockade, and headed towards the center of Anli City.

A fierce battle erupted along the river.

「However, at another location.」

Near the forest in Anli City, a group of expressionless people headed towards the military. These were all ordinary civilians, and the soldiers couldn’t open fire on them.

”Where did these people come from?” everyone exclaimed in shock.

Unbeknownst to them, a white Immortal Fox, disguised as a beautiful woman, had blended into the crowd and was heading towards the heart of Anli City.

「At the top of a building in Anli City.」

Gui Yan, with half his body maimed, said unwillingly, ”Lord Heiyan, shall we not go find Chu Hao?”

The hooded Heiyan shook his head and said, ”There’s no need right now. Mao Mountain’s people have arrived.”

Dissatisfied, Gui Yan retorted, ”Those Mao Mountain bastards, why should we fear them?”

Heiyan snorted coldly. ”What do you know? Mao Mountain has a foundation of a thousand years and many formidable figures. My appearance in Anli City probably has those old bastards from Mao Mountain desperate to kill me.”

Gui Yan immediately shut his mouth.

A head floated in midair, and the Ghost Cultivator said discontentedly, ”Why not just go catch Chu Hao? It’s a complete waste of time lingering here.”

After leaving Chu Hao, this Ghost Cultivator had immediately joined the Three Truths Sect. He was also eager for revenge against Chu Hao. If it weren’t for him, he wouldn’t have ended up like this, nor would he have come to the Yang Realm.

Heiyan looked at the Ghost Cultivator and shook his head, stating, ”I want to see if this Chu Hao is worth the Three Truths Sect’s effort to recruit him. There aren’t many talents in this era.”

The Ghost Cultivator grew even more dissatisfied. Unable to help himself, Gui Yan asked, ”What if the Emperor’s Yellow Seal is snatched away?”

”The Gambler has arrived,” Heiyan replied, full of confidence. ”He’s watching Chu Hao.”

Gui Yan was shocked, then excited. The Gambler was the Fourth Son of the Three Truths Sect, an elusive and unpredictable man who was far stronger than Gui Yan.

Suddenly, Heiyan narrowed his eyes. ”They’re here.”

A helicopter landed on the building, and the people on it jumped down, landing firmly on the ground. Two figures, one old and one young, were dressed in Mao Mountain Taoist robes.

The elderly Mao Mountain Taoist appeared to be over sixty. His back was hunched, and he held his hands behind him. He narrowed his eyes at Heiyan and stated icily, ”Heiyan, the time has come to settle the debt for killing my elder martial brother.”

Gui Yan looked at the old Mao Mountain Taoist and exclaimed, ”You... you are Wang Zun!”

Wang Zun was a legendary figure of Mao Mountain Taoism. Although the little old man didn’t seem threatening, his true strength was terrifying. Fifty years ago, he had inflicted devastating losses upon the Three Truths Sect.

Gui Yan had never seen Wang Zun fifty years ago, but he had heard that the old man was already ancient back then, needing support just to walk. Now, seeing him in person, he looked remarkably energetic.

”Wang Zun, you old relic,” Heiyan said indifferently, ”you’ve lived to be one hundred and thirty and still haven’t kicked the bucket.”

Gui Yan nearly lost his composure. This old man is one hundred and thirty years old?

Wang Zun snorted coldly and said to the young man beside him, ”He is Heiyan, the one who killed your grandfather.”

The young Taoist had refined features and a handsome appearance. He looked to be under thirty. His eyes were fixed on Heiyan, and a sharp aura burst from him like a torrent.

Gui Yan took a deep breath. His eyes widened as he looked at this young man, feeling that this person’s strength far surpassed his own.

Gui Yan was shocked. Wasn’t the Mao Mountain Taoist Priest said to be the strongest of the younger generation? What’s the deal with this young man?

All he heard was Heiyan saying with a playful tone, ”Descendant of Yue Hong, if I’m not mistaken, you must be sixty already. Aren’t you the Taoist Priest of the previous generation?”

The young man didn’t answer, but coldly said, ”For killing my grandfather, blood must be repaid with blood.”

Gui Yan was on the verge of collapsing again. This young man who looks to be in his thirties is actually sixty years old? Isn’t this too exaggerated? What kind of monsters are these people, getting younger the longer they live?

Gui Yan looked toward Heiyan. The Second Son of the Three Truths Sect, despite wearing a mask, is also very young. How old is he really?

A nearby Ghost Cultivator muttered, ”To think that the experts of the Yang Realm are no less formidable than us Ghost Cultivators.”

「Meanwhile, Chu Hao was quite leisurely.」

Atop the Twin Towers Building, Anli City’s tallest structure, which housed the Seventh District headquarters directly below. From here, he could clearly see the bustling cityscape of Anli City.

He sat on the railing, smoking a cigarette. His phone had been ringing non-stop, but he hadn’t answered. Most of the calls were from Zhao Gousheng, with a few from other friends.

Chu Hao was waiting for the arrival of those formidable figures from the ghost world, planning to stage an earth-shattering display of pretentiousness.

Ju Zhengqing approached, her expression stern and her movements graceful. ”Chu Hao, aren’t you afraid of dying?”

Chu Hao took a deep puff of his cigarette, exhaled a ring of smoke, and said softly, ”Death comes to us all. It is either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather.”

Ju Zhengqing frowned, unable to comprehend where Chu Hao’s confidence came from.

At that moment, the Snake King had already arrived in the city. The Immortal Fox had also come, and the Southern Ghost King was on his way. Moreover, many other powerful experts were secretly watching him, yet this guy remained as calm and collected as ever.

Ju Zhengqing shook her head and said, ”Come with me. Kunlun Mountain will protect you. It’s better than facing all these enemies alone.”

She added, ”To be frank, Kunlun Mountain is interested in you personally. As long as you join, you will surely be given a position of importance.”

Chu Hao looked at Ju Zhengqing and replied indifferently, ”This Taoist Master has made his decision.”

Ju Zhengqing couldn’t help but ask, ”What exactly are you relying on?”

Chu Hao declared boastfully, ”I am my own greatest reliance. Let them all come. I’d like to see who dares to be reckless here. For every one that comes, I’ll slay one.”

DING! The Host has forcefully postured, gaining 1000 Pretentiousness Points.

Ju Zhengqing was astonished. How can he be so confident? He shows no fear at all! Does he have some powerful trick up his sleeve?

Curious, Ju Zhengqing nodded. ”Fine, I want to see how you’ll handle this.”

Ju Zhengqing turned and left, but she didn’t go far. Instead, she wanted to observe how Chu Hao would handle the situation.

In fact, if Chu Hao just took out the Emperor’s Yellow Seal and fled, no one would target him. But his current actions are baffling.