bookcurios Chapter 1109 The Eight Ghost Generals of the Netherworld Sect
Chapter 1109 The Eight Ghost Generals of the Netherworld Sect
The Nine-Headed Insect Seal.
The halo of light from the exit flowed through the dark, secret realm, like an inverted glass mirror, clearly reflecting the outside world.
Su Xiaoya and the other two stood in front of the mirror, their spiritual energy subconsciously tensing up. They were almost petrified by the sight before them—above the "glass"-like transparent barrier, four large characters were engraved in ancient seal script, as red as blood: Seal the Exit.
It looks eerie no matter how you look at it; it doesn't seem like a benevolent place at all.
The three of them had been in the cultivation world for hundreds of years and had explored at least eighty or a hundred secret realms, but they had never seen such a straightforward exit sign.
Even more bizarrely, this barrier seemed to be a one-way transparent enclosure, allowing them to see everything outside clearly. However, the figures outside, dressed in black robes and exuding a sinister aura, were clearly unaware of the commotion inside the barrier. They were simply staring intently at the only exit of this secret realm, like lurking beasts waiting for their prey to appear.
“Youxu Sect…” Su Mingyi flicked his fingertips, a wisp of light blue spiritual energy swirling around him. His gaze, sharp as a hawk, swept over the horde of followers outside, finally settling on the eight figures at the head of the group. He quickly guessed the identities of the newcomers.
"Heh! I didn't expect it to be the Eight Ghost Generals personally overseeing things. It seems the Netherworld Sect is determined to trap us here to death." Su Xiaoya's bright almond-shaped eyes were now filled with frost, and the aura of the Great Dao of Time and Space emanated from her, causing subtle ripples in the surrounding space. "All eight of them are at the late stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, which is more troublesome than we anticipated. Judging from their attire and weapons, they are definitely not benevolent."
Yu Shuheng stood with his hands behind his back, the long sword "Qingming" on his back trembling slightly. The cloud patterns on the scabbard flowed in the dim light of the secret realm, and the power of space swirled around him like invisible water: "So what if he is a late-stage Celestial Immortal? The Dao of Space can break countless laws. It's just that the demonic weapons of these eight people look quite strange. I need to be careful when we fight them later."
Outside, the eight ghost generals stood in a row, their black leather armor gleaming coldly in the sunlight. The white skull decorations embedded in their armor were ferocious and terrifying, and the eye sockets of each skull were pitch black and deep, as if hiding endless vengeful spirits.
The blood-red cloak behind him fluttered in the wind, fresh blood still dripping from its hem. The pungent smell mixed with the stench of decay drifted in the air, causing the three people inside the barrier to frown.
These eight ghost generals were all infamous demons of the Youxu Sect. Bloodlust and cruelty were ingrained in their nature. They regarded life as worthless and left no survivors in their wake.
As the vanguard of the Youxu Cult, they were known for their fanatical warlike nature, impulsive and easily angered. If provoked even slightly, they would fight without regard for anything else. Their ugly faces were also unique, so ugly that they were unforgettable.
The first one on the left, Bloodfang Ghost Commander, had a mouthful of sharp fangs, with dark red blood beads hanging from the two longest fangs. His eyes were as red as red-hot irons, and his hair was haphazardly disheveled like dried blood grass, covering most of his face, revealing only the lower half of his hideous face covered in blood.
He held a long halberd covered in barbs in his hand. The halberd was made of an unknown black metal and inlaid with dozens of blood beads of varying sizes. It was his natal demonic weapon - the "Blood Devouring Halberd".
The Blood Devouring Spear is forged from ten-thousand-year-old black iron mixed with the essence blood of three thousand boys and girls. It can autonomously devour fresh blood. For every portion of essence blood it devours, the barbs on the spear will grow three times larger. The blood poison contained on it can even corrode the spiritual power and physical body of cultivators.
The Blood Devouring Spear, combined with the Blood Devouring Technique from the "Demon Codex of Annihilation" that he cultivates, can transform the essence blood he devours into a berserk demonic power, making him stronger the more he fights.
Beside Bloodfang Ghost General was Bone Fiend Ghost General, whom Su Xiaoya and the other two had noticed first.
The Bone Demon Ghost General was taller and stronger than the other Ghost Generals. His bare arms were covered with dark yellow bone spurs, and his mouth was always stained with blood. His eyes were pure blood red, with no pupils visible, like two deep pools filled with blood.
His hair was a mess, standing on end like wild grass, with strands of dried flesh wrapped around it, and the huge bone knife in his hand was particularly eye-catching.
This sword is called the "Blood Bone Sword". It is nearly ten feet long and about a foot wide. The blade is made from the bones of a million cultivators mixed with the power of annihilation from the depths of the Netherworld.
The blade was engraved with countless agonizing and distorted human faces. Those faces seemed to have a life of their own, opening their eyes from time to time and emitting silent wails.
The Blood Bone Blade exudes a nauseatingly rich bloody aura and a deathly, annihilating power. Not only can it actively absorb the enemy's blood to enhance its power during battle, but it can also unleash the incredibly powerful "Blood Silence Slash." The blood and annihilating power contained in the blade's energy can tear apart the flesh and erode the soul, making it truly bizarre and unparalleled.
The "Blood Silence Technique" cultivated by the Bone Demon General is even more vicious, as it is adept at devouring blood and life force. After each battle, it drinks the blood of its enemies to nourish its own demonic power.
The third Soul-Severing Ghost General was emaciated, with a face as pale as paper, devoid of any color, and sunken eyes with eerie green ghost flames burning in their sockets.
He had no physical weapon in his hand, only wisps of black mist swirling around his fingertips. That mist was his natal demonic weapon—the 'Soul-Severing Silk'.
The "Soul-Severing Silk" is made from the hair of millions of wronged souls mixed with the cold air of the underworld. It is invisible and intangible, and ordinary cultivators cannot detect it at all. Once entangled by it, the connection between the soul and the body will be directly severed. The soul will be devoured by the Soul-Severing Silk, and the body will instantly turn into ashes.
The Soul-Severing Ghost General's "Soul-Severing Technique" specializes in attacking the soul. Its moves are insidious and unpredictable, and it excels at stealth attacks, often taking away the enemy's soul before the enemy is even aware of it.
The Cold Soul Ghost General stood in fourth place, emanating a bone-chilling cold aura that caused the air around him to condense into fine ice particles.
His skin was a sickly bluish-white, his hair and beard were snow-white, and his eyes were closed, like an ice sculpture. In his hand he held a long sword that was entirely ice-blue, and the blade was covered with a thick layer of frost. It was the 'Frosty Soul Sword'.
The "Frost Soul Sword" is made from the core of ten-thousand-year-old mysterious ice from the far north, and is forged by fusing it with the Netherworld Frost Soul. Every time the sword is drawn, it carries the power of freezing, which can freeze a cultivator's spiritual power and meridians, and can even freeze the soul directly.
The Cold Soul Ghost General cultivates the "Cold Soul Technique," which allows him to control extreme cold. His moves are wide and sweeping, and each sword strike carries the power to freeze the heavens and the earth. Those struck by him are often instantly turned into ice sculptures, their souls permanently sealed in the ice.
The fifth Ghost General of the Evil Wind was elusive, as if he might merge into the wind at any moment. His face was obscured by a layer of gray mist, and only his eyes, which shimmered with an eerie light, could be seen.
He held a long whip formed from raging winds, its blade composed of countless tiny wind blades, called the "Crimson Wind Whip".
The 'Sinful Wind Whip' can control the violent winds of heaven and earth. Wherever the whip's shadow passes, space is torn apart with tiny cracks. The wind blades can not only cut the flesh but also penetrate into the cultivator's body, disrupting the meridians and the flow of spiritual energy.
The "Nemesis Wind Technique" cultivated by the Demon General of the Demon Wind allows him to transform into a raging wind, with extreme speed, tricky and agile moves, and a knack for mobile attacks, making him impossible to defend against.
The sixth, the Corrupt Heart Ghost General, was bloated and emaciated, with rotten, dark green skin. Thick pus dripped from his body, emitting a suffocating stench.
He held no weapon, his hands were covered with a thick layer of rotting flesh, and his fingernails were black and sharp—his natal demonic weapon, the 'Rotting Heart Claw'.
The Corrupting Heart Claw contains the most poisonous Corrupting Heart Liquid in the world. Once it breaks through the enemy's skin, the Corrupting Heart Liquid will seep into the body through the wound, corroding the internal organs and eventually causing the enemy to turn into a puddle of pus in extreme pain.
The Corrupt Heart Ghost General's "Corrupt Heart Technique" allows him to control the power of corruption and poison. He can not only release corruption and poison through his claws, but also spread corruption and poison in the air to form a poisonous mist, making him extremely powerful in terms of area attack.
The seventh Netherfire Ghost General was engulfed in eerie purple flames, interspersed with specks of black sparks. His face was illuminated by the flames, his eyes were two dancing balls of Netherfire, and he held a spear burning with eerie purple flames in his hand—the 'Netherfire Spear'.
The Netherfire Spear is forged from the essence of Netherfire from the depths of the Netherworld and meteorite iron from outer space. The Netherfire burning on the spear will not burn the physical body, but will directly scorch the soul. At the same time, it can pollute the cultivator's spiritual power, turning it into violent demonic fire.
The Netherfire Ghost General's "Netherfire Technique" allows him to control Netherfire for attacks at both close and long range. His moves are unpredictable and his burning power is difficult to resist.
The last Owl Cry Ghost General was small and thin, like a lurking owl. He had a few gray feathers on his head, wide-open eyes with vertical pupils, and a pointed beak like a bird's beak. In his hand, he held a small, short blade with a black blade engraved with an owl pattern. It was the "Owl Cry Blade".
The 'Owl Cry Blade' excels at concealing its presence. When attacking, it emits sound waves similar to the cry of an owl, interfering with the cultivator's soul and causing them to lose focus briefly. The armor-piercing power contained within the blade can easily tear through a cultivator's defenses.
His "Owl's Cry Technique" excels in concealment and surprise attacks, is extremely fast, and strikes silently, like an assassin in the dark.
"Hehe, the demonic soldiers of the Eight Directions Ghost General are truly bizarre." Su Mingyi took out a folding fan and waved it lightly.
The illusory cloud pattern on the fan flowed like water, and pale blue spiritual energy gathered around him, forming an indestructible invisible barrier that completely isolated him from the foul smell of the outside world. "However, the more bizarre something is, the easier it is to control."
Yu Shuheng nodded in acknowledgment, and the Qingming Sword behind him emitted a clear sword sound, like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, deafeningly loud.
Spatial power gathered around him, forming clearly visible spatial ripples, like the intricate veins of the universe: "The Way of Space can break all laws. Although Bone Demon General's Blood Bone Blade is strong, as long as I can sever the annihilation power of his blade, its power will be greatly reduced."
Su Xiaoya smiled, and the aura of the Great Dao of Time and Space surged around her like a turbulent wave, becoming increasingly intense.
Her eyes seemed to traverse the river of time, revealing the attack patterns of the eight ghost generals and the characteristics of the demonic soldiers.
“My Spacetime Dao can disrupt their attack rhythm and even freeze their movements briefly. Take this opportunity to strike and eliminate the weakest one first.”
Just as the three were discussing, the Blood Fang Ghost General outside seemed unable to contain his inner anxiety. He suddenly raised the Blood Devouring Spear in his hand and, like a ferocious beast, slashed fiercely at the barrier sealing the exit!
A burst of violent, bloodthirsty energy, like a burning meteor, crashed into the transparent barrier with a deafening whooshing sound.