Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 322 Chapter 322 Mountain Ghost (Part 2)

Suppress!

The pale golden True Seal Talisman Script silently detached from Wang Chen's palm and abruptly expanded a hundredfold in front of him.

It resembled a golden semi-transparent shield, precisely blocking the four Evil Wraiths that were pouncing towards him!

Mana condensing into a talisman!

This was a talisman-casting skill Wang Chen had comprehended after beginning his study of the "True Explanation of Upper Clear Spirit Talisman Atlas" and grasping the intermediate-level Talisman Crafting Technique.

Compared to ordinary talismans, those purely condensed from mana were undoubtedly more powerful.

The drawback was they required a substantial consumption of mana.

Sizzle~

The four Evil Wraiths collided with the Suppressing Evil Talisman, immediately exuding trails of black smoke, soon enveloped and covered by the latter.

These Black Traveler level Evil Wraiths only held out for a moment.

[Human Virtue +136], [Human Virtue +129], [Human Virtue +130]...

Wang Chen suddenly harvested five hundred points of Human Virtue!

Actually, the best weapon for dealing with Evil Wraiths was the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net fixed on his right arm.

Once cast, the Evil Wraiths would have no chance to escape, becoming raw material for spiritual power!

But this treasure was no trivial matter; if it caught the eye of others, it was hard to say what might happen.

Therefore, Wang Chen preferred to spend a bit more rather than reveal the Demon-Slaying Net.

"Everyone be careful!"

At that moment, the voice of the Xu surnamed cultivator reached his ears, "Mountain Ghosts!"

Mountain Ghosts, the nefarious transformation of guardian spirits of the mountains, mainly split into the Black Traveler, Gray Grievance, and White Resentment levels.

The ones Wang Chen had just dispatched were clearly Black Traveler level Mountain Ghosts.

They didn't know what method they had used, but they had somehow "fished" a group of cultivators out of the defensive formation, then possessed them to drain their vital energy and mana.

Those who had rushed out with the Xu surnamed cultivator were already engaged in fierce battle with these Mountain Ghosts.

To rescue teammates who had been trapped!

"Above!"

Having just dealt with four Mountain Ghosts, Wang Chen heard the call and looked up, only to see more than a dozen dark shadows diving down at high speed.

"Winged Mountain Ghosts!"

These shadows were one size larger than the Black Traveler Mountain Ghosts, with a pair of wings on their backs, and their mouths held two curved fangs, looking particularly ferocious and terrifying.

Their approach was very fast, and they brought with them a strong, offensive stench!

One of the Winged Mountain Ghosts targeted Wang Chen, its blood-red eyes filled with bloodthirsty greed.

As if Wang Chen was already its meal ready to be devoured.

Gray Grievance Mountain Ghost!

These Mountain Ghosts not only had wings but also an aura far surpassing that of ordinary cultivators.

What was more terrifying was that they were also holding a pitch-black trident in their hands!

Whoosh!

Before Wang Chen could react, a Green Sun Umbrella suddenly opened right above his head.

Just in time to block the diving trajectory of the Winged Mountain Ghost.

Thump!

The next moment, the Green Sun Umbrella shook violently, its spiritual light dimmed considerably, but the umbrella's surface and structure remained undamaged.

Meanwhile, the Winged Mountain Ghost was knocked three to four feet away, emitting wisps of black smoke from its body.

It screamed and howled in pain, clearly suffering severe injuries.

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The Winged Mountain Ghost let out an ear-piercing screech that made everyone's eardrums buzz.

And it was not alone; the other Winged Mountain Ghosts also issued the same cries.

Several cultivators clutched their heads, momentarily stunned, and showed expressions of extreme pain.

Truly, the sound of a demon seeping into the brain!

Wang Chen's hands formed a spell, and one by one, Fire Crows rapidly took shape on his shoulders and arms.

With a sudden fling of his arm, the Fire Crows soared into the air, charging towards the previously encountered Winged Mountain Ghost.

This fellow had drawn back to the top of the great hall, trying to make a comeback, only to be slapped in the face by one Fire Crow after another, blasted so badly that he could hardly maintain his current form!

The same Fire Crow Technique, when cast by cultivators of different ranks, vastly differed in power.

After severely wounding and repelling the Winged Mountain Ghost, Wang Chen finally turned around and said to the female cultivator who had just appeared behind him, "Thank you."

If she hadn't timely brought out the Green Sun Umbrella at the critical moment, he would have suffered somewhat.

This righteous female cultivator was none other than Li Yian!

She did not follow Wang Chen's wish to stay behind in the great hall.

But Wang Chen wouldn't blame her.

The number of cultivators who ran out to save others was not large, and compared to those who cowered, Li Yian's courage and will to fight were undoubtedly praiseworthy and commendable!

He suddenly stimulated all his mana, condensing a Heavy Winged Fire Crow.

When this giant Fire Crow spread its wings, the entire courtyard was illuminated by its light, revealing every detail.

"Quick!"

Without a shred of hesitation, Wang Chen directed his sword finger, his right hand pointing at a Winged Mountain Ghost entangled with another cultivator.

Whoosh!

The Heavy Winged Fire Crow struck the caught-off-guard Winged Mountain Ghost, sending it flying over ten meters away, and then Wang Chen stepped on the creature's chest.

There was no time to tangle further; he drew out the Wind Thunder Sword from his sleeve and forcefully chopped down at the neck of the Winged Mountain Ghost.

Splat!

Foul, dark blood sprayed the ground.

[Human Virtue +1029]

Wang Chen had no time to look at the messages popping up in his vision, as more and more Winged Mountain Ghosts flew in to attack.

Spirit Monsters were equivalent to human cultivators of the Purple Mansion tier; their strength was formidable indeed.

The light emitted from the Green Sun Umbrella dwindled incessantly, anyone could tell that the magic artifact wouldn't last much longer.

"Retrieve!"

Seeing such a scene, Wang Chen immediately told Li Yian to retract the Green Sun Umbrella.

No sooner had this artifact disappeared than he brought out the Wind Thunder Sword.

Instantly, Wang Chen's head was wreathed in a myriad of sword lights, and the second-tier Spirit Sword shuttled back and forth at an astonishing speed, creating a small Forbidden Air Spirit Domain.

Forbidden Air was not truly inviolable air, but the effect was similar.

Then, one Stone Seal after another was tossed into the air, and in an instant, they transformed into layers of towering mountains, suppressing everything rebellious!

The Ferrymen took action.

Even the weakest of the Winged Mountain Ghosts were of the Gray Resentment level Colossal Fiends, and if they managed to kill their way among the cultivators, the casualties would be extremely severe.

Already, one cultivator had been seized by the claw of a Winged Mountain Ghost and abruptly flown high into the air.

Everyone was too late to come to the rescue.

These Evil Wraiths had no concept of humanity and thus needed to be powerfully suppressed as soon as they appeared.

Otherwise, regret would be too late!

Following that, other cultivators also brought out their magic artifacts and joined the chaotic battle.

The fight grew more and more intense.

One after another, the Winged Mountain Ghosts were struck down, then trampled into mud!

The battle lasted from midnight till dawn, and even Wang Chen couldn't count how many Mountain Ghosts he had slain.

The Evil Wraiths eventually retreated.

Though they lacked the cognitive abilities of sentient beings, they still knew how to weigh pros and cons.

Indeed fearless and reckless, they would also judge the situation, ceasing to persist when the outcome was already determined.

Only after the Mountain Ghosts had withdrawn did everyone finally let out a long sigh.

The counting of losses began.

Seven warriors dead, two missing, dozens injured!

The ferocity and tenacity of the Evil Wraiths exceeded many people's expectations, especially the dozens of Resentment-level Winged Mountain Ghosts, which had become nightmares for numerous cultivators.

Fortunately, as daylight approached, the nightmare came to an end.

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The second update is delivered.