Chapter 547: The Great Ze Ghost Domain

Chapter 547: Chapter 547: The Great Ze Ghost Domain

"Zhong Shan, let's keep moving. Don't listen to this crazy old man who just wants to scam wine!" Xianxian pouted.

The Old Wine Man almost choked on his drink at her words. It felt like a calamity had struck him.

"I believe him!" Zhong Shan suddenly said.

The Old Wine Man had stated there was danger ahead, and he could have easily fabricated a reason. However, he hadn't, which suggested he disdained lying. Moreover, Zhong Shan's true body possessed a similar ability, so he chose to trust the Old Wine Man.

Hearing Zhong Shan's words, Yan Chongzhi raised an eyebrow in surprise. The Old Wine Man, clutching his wine jar, was momentarily stunned. Even he found his own explanation hard to believe, yet Zhong Shan believed him?

Xianxian was annoyed, while Mr. Corpse silently observed, seeming to have noticed something.

"You believe me?" The Old Wine Man asked, looking at Zhong Shan with a strange expression.

"Naturally!" Zhong Shan affirmed with a nod.

Seeing Zhong Shan's nod, the Old Wine Man's expression grew even more peculiar. After a long stare, he finally said, "Give me two more jars of wine."

Everyone: "..."

"I told you, he only wants to scam wine!" Xianxian immediately exclaimed.

After successfully securing two more jars of wine, the Old Wine Man's face reddened once more at Xianxian's words, but his love for wine was undeniable.

Da Xun Dynasty, Forbidden Territory

In the court of the Da Xun Dynasty, a minister bowed and reported, "Your Majesty, as you predicted, following the descent of the golden sun in the Great Ze Ghost Domain, Zhong Shan has delayed his court sessions and headed to the Great Ze Ghost Domain."

"Your Majesty, Yan Chongzhi of the Da Ying Dynasty has also left his capital for the Great Ze Ghost Domain," another minister added.

"Good, good, good! Hahaha!" Emperor Guo Feng laughed heartily.

"This is a great opportunity, Your Majesty. With both emperors away, their armies will be demoralized. We should seize this chance to conquer both dynasties. This is a heaven-sent opportunity for Your Majesty!" a flattering minister suggested.

"Indeed, this is a divine opportunity!" Guo Feng agreed.

"Your Majesty, the Da Zeng Dynasty is now very powerful and has the blood wolves assisting them. Even without Zhong Shan, they are formidable. We should concentrate our forces and swiftly capture the Da Ying Dynasty before turning our attention to the Da Zeng Dynasty," another minister advised.

"Your Majesty, we should first attack the Da Zeng Dynasty. With Zhong Shan away, it's a golden opportunity. Once we capture the Da Zeng Dynasty, the Da Ying Dynasty will be insignificant," another strategist argued.

While the Da Xun Dynasty was plotting their military campaign, Zhong Shan had joined forces with Yan Chongzhi and the Old Wine Man.

As they flew, Yan Chongzhi suddenly asked, "Zhong Shan, are you familiar with the ancient divine powers?"

Zhong Shan's pupils contracted at the question, and both Xianxian and Mr. Corpse raised their eyebrows.

"Uh? You know about ancient divine powers?" Xianxian asked in surprise.

"Yan, you have keen insight!" Zhong Shan remarked.

Zhong Shan realized that Yan Chongzhi had likely deduced their origins from the yang world. This confirmed Yan Chongzhi's sharpness and astuteness.

"This is...," Xianxian expressed her disgust.

"Ghosts are not all the same. There are black ghosts in the mud, spirits in the air, ghosts of the dead from the yang world, mountain ghosts born in forests, water ghosts from rivers. All are ghosts. Just as the world nurtures humans, it also nurtures ghosts. Most of these are low-level ghosts with little consciousness, born from the marsh and struggling in their misery," Mr. Corpse explained to Xianxian.

"Oh!" Xianxian nodded in understanding. Yan Chongzhi looked at Mr. Corpse with surprise.

"Are there more people or ghosts in the underworld?" Xianxian asked.

"The yang world births yang spirits, and the underworld births yin spirits. Naturally, there are more ghosts than people. Additionally, there are different kinds of yin spirits, like skeletons," Mr. Corpse explained.

"Got it!" Xianxian nodded again.

In the meantime, Zhong Shan and the others saw a large number of powerful beings rushing into the Great Ze Ghost Domain. There were humans, beasts, and some powerful ghost clans, including skeletons.

"Let's go!" Yan Chongzhi said.

With that, Yan Chongzhi took the lead, flying forward.

As people flew by in the distance, many ghosts entangled and attacked those entering the domain. However, around Yan Chongzhi, the ghosts avoided him, creating a peculiar sight.

"Huh?" Xianxian looked around at the retreating ghosts in surprise, then glanced at Yan Chongzhi in confusion.

"The Emperor of the Da Ying Dynasty is likely a ghost emperor. The ghosts naturally sense his presence and avoid him," Mr. Corpse explained to Xianxian.

Zhong Shan observed Yan Chongzhi from behind, a peculiar look in his eyes, followed by a slight smile.

They flew deeper into the Great Ze Ghost Domain, encountering more and more powerful beings.

At the center of the domain, in a mountainous area, a large number of strong individuals had already gathered.

This vast area was where the golden sun had descended, only to disappear into the mud. Zhong Shan and his group found a secluded peak to stand on.

Not far away, perhaps two old enemies met. Suddenly, they started fighting. Swords clashed, and ghostly figures swirled. One of them was knocked into the mud.

As soon as he fell, countless black ghostly hands reached up, pulling him into the mud, never to return.

"That's terrifying!" Xianxian's face contorted in fear as she clung tightly to Zhong Shan's arm, refusing to let go.

Some supreme experts, unafraid of the black ghosts, plunged into the mud. The onlookers watched closely, but those experts never emerged again.

"Something's wrong. The Great Ze Ghost Domain shouldn't be able to trap someone at the Nascent Soul stage. Why hasn't anyone come back up?" the Old Wine Man frowned.

"Have you been down there?" Xianxian asked.

"Sort of," the Old Wine Man replied, frowning.

One or two disappearing could be overlooked, but many people and ghosts going down without coming back up raised alarm.

Everyone grew more solemn. What was under the mud?

At that moment, three men in white flew over from a distance. They were handsome and surrounded by a gentle white light. Their robes bore a beautifully embroidered "Tian" character. Wherever they went, silence followed, indicating their high status or great power.

"Quick, hide me! Don't let them see me!" the Old Wine Man suddenly said in a panic.