owlsbooks Chapter 66 Ghost Temple
Chapter 66 Ghost Temple
[You choose to lean closer to listen, and it turns out the missing Lord of Moon Bay has returned—what wonderful news!]
The Lord of Moon Bay raised his hand to quell the commotion and loudly told the city's residents that he had not gone missing, but had simply gone out to search for traces of the dragon bones. The situation had arisen in haste, and he hadn't had time to inform his subordinates of his whereabouts before hastily setting off, which had caused everyone a false alarm.
To alleviate the unease among the citizens, the city lord plans to distribute the treasures he acquired during his recent trip to the city's inhabitants as compensation.
The treasures are diverse, including paper money used for sacrifices, long-lost martial arts manuals, tamed foreign slaves, and all sorts of rare and precious materials. What kind of blessing a citizen receives depends entirely on their luck.
Li Qingchen understood; it was just about grabbing red envelopes!
[The city lord is currently bestowing blessings...]
Golden light shone down, and countless citizens were overjoyed. Some clutched the secret manual with ecstasy, while others were content with the ghost money they received...
[The "Strong Luck" talent has been triggered!]
[You have received the city lord's blessing; you have obtained the Temple of Ghosts.]
[Ghost Temple: A temple specifically built for ghosts to cultivate, capable of accommodating ghost pets for rest and training. The rarer and higher-grade the materials used in constructing the Ghost Temple, the more significant the increase in the ghost pets' cultivation speed and strength.]
Li Qingchen understood. To put it bluntly, it was about building a dedicated residence for his ghost pet to solve its accommodation problem and save it from being exposed to the wind and sun all day.
You have obtained the Temple of the Dead Basic Forging Pack.
You can use a crafting kit to build a level 1 structure for your ghost temple, giving your ghost pets a place to live.
Do you want to use the forging bag?
Li Qingchen definitely chose to use it, and as the game text displayed "successful use," a hallucination suddenly appeared before his eyes:
On a barren and desolate piece of land, a few rough wooden stakes appeared out of thin air, splicing and assembling on their own to quickly form the wooden frame of a low-rise building.
Then a tattered gray tarpaulin was suddenly draped over the roof beams to protect it from the wind and rain.
Without bricks or tiles, without carvings, and even the walls were just simple wooden frames pieced together, a ghost-storing temple that couldn't be simpler was hastily completed.
Li Qingchen rubbed his eyes, and another line of text appeared in front of him:
Your ghost pet wants to enter the Ghost Storage Temple. Do you agree?
Ordinary cats and dogs are overjoyed to see a new home, and ghost pets are no exception. Li Qingchen didn't think much of it and clicked "agree" directly, wanting to see what the Ghost General would look like in his new home.
The Ghost General, carrying its forty-meter-long sword, ran excitedly into the Ghost Temple...
What are you doing running around with a knife?! Be careful not to tear the house down!
The system prompted you to refresh again.
Your ghost pet ran out disappointed.
[Your pet is complaining that the house is too basic; even the dog doesn't live there!]
Hey! This brat! Li Qingchen was both angry and amused.
"If a son is not taught, it is the father's fault." Li Qingchen brought this to reality and earnestly taught him:
"This is a humble abode, yet my virtue makes it fragrant. Heaven entrusts great responsibilities to those who are first tested with hardship and toil..."
Li Qingchen lied against his conscience and said, "My child, no pain, no gain. Bear with it for a few days, but when we're rich, we'll build you a magnificent—no, a chilling—ghost temple. No pain, no gain, understand?"
The Ghost General howled and waved his arms and legs, appearing to be in great distress.
Li Qingchen initially thought that the Ghost General didn't want to listen to his rambling, but after observing for a while, he found that this was not the case.
"Is it because you heard these famous quotes that you feel pain?"
The Ghost General immediately stopped his commotion and nodded frantically like a chicken pecking at rice, his ghostly eyes filled with grievance and distress.
Li Qingchen suddenly realized that the famous sayings of those great figures in his previous life would also carry a sense of righteousness in this world.
So they hurriedly took it back to the ghost temple to recuperate.
After dealing with the Ghost General, Li Qingchen continued to snatch the city lord's red envelopes.
[The "Strong Luck" talent has been triggered!]
You have received 10,000 ghost coins!
You have received 50,000 ghost coins!
You have received 100,000 ghost coins!
You've received one million ghost coins!
……
Li Qingchen watched as the text messages generated a fortune, and couldn't help but twitch his lips, thinking to himself that this city lord was truly wealthy and powerful!
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he won a red envelope worth over a million!
[Swordsman, you could check out the shops on TuTu Mountain; they might have the land Youni wants. A good piece of land is beneficial for improving the quality of the Ghost Temple and enhancing the training of your ghost pets.]
So, Li Qingchen manipulated his character and used the Void Fragment to arrive at the TuTu Mountain Shop.
He has plenty of ghost money now and is wondering how to spend it.
[This is a poisonous foundation, once contaminated by the evil spirit king's poison. It is very suitable for the dwelling of sick and dying ghosts; other ghost pets may experience adverse reactions if they live there. Given your past enmity with the evil spirit king, he refuses to sell you this foundation.]
Tsk tsk tsk, getting impatient.
Li Qingchen ignored it and continued browsing the next page.
[A Plain and Unremarkable Foundation: As its name suggests, it has no special attributes, does not enhance cultivation, and does not ward off evil spirits. It can only be used as a foundation for a regular ghost temple. Priced at 500 ghost coins per square meter, its cost-effectiveness is average, suitable for customers with limited budgets.]
The foundation was too ordinary, and the ghost temple built on it was still rudimentary, not even worthy of the Ghost General's attention. Li Qingchen simply ignored it.
He's not short of money now, so naturally he wants to choose the best for his ghost pet.
Continuing on, information about each foundation piece comes into view.
[Yin Wood Foundation: Crafted from century-old Yin wood, containing a faint Yin energy that slowly nourishes ghost pets and increases their affinity. Price: 2000 Ghost Coins per square meter.]
[Black Stone Foundation: Black stone sourced from extremely yin lands, sturdy and durable, capable of withstanding low-level magical attacks, suitable for small to medium-sized ghost temples. Price: 5000 Netherworld Coins per square meter.]
[Jade Foundation: Carved from millennia-old jade, its yin energy is pure and abundant. It can accelerate the cultivation speed of ghost pets by 10%, stabilize ghost energy, and increase the ghost pets' resistance to Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and military strategy. Price: 20,000 Netherworld Coins per square meter.]
"You're the one." Li Qingchen chose the Frosty Jade Foundation, which is powerful enough to increase cultivation speed, not to mention it can also improve resistance!
Twenty thousand it is! Money's no object!
[You have successfully purchased the foundation for the Nine Netherworld, consuming 80 Netherworld Coins. The foundation has been automatically installed in the Ghost Temple!]
After buying the land, Li Qingchen browsed the shops again.
Since we're going to build it anyway, let's go all out and upgrade the Ghost Temple to its top-of-the-line configuration.
He first purchased a batch of top-quality construction materials such as Yin Soul Wood and Netherworld Bricks and Tiles.
They also acquired supporting facilities such as the Yin Gathering Array Plate and the Temple Guardian Ghost Soldier Statue.
They spent hundreds of thousands of ghost money before they were finally satisfied!
[You have purchased a full set of high-quality materials for building the Ghost Temple. Do you wish to upgrade the Ghost Temple immediately?]
"yes!"
The Nine Netherworld Jade Foundation spread out of thin air, and the ground emanated a faint aura of the Yellow Springs.
The Yin Soul Wood automatically constructed a majestic temple, and the Netherworld bricks and tiles began to be piled up layer by layer. The Yin Gathering Array Plate was buried underground.
At this time, a continuous stream of yin energy flowed into the ghost temple.
Upgrading from an old, dilapidated apartment to a fully furnished one! No matter how tough things get, we can't let our children suffer!
The Ghost General was overjoyed, and Li Qingchen was also very pleased to see his ghost cub so happy.
Taking advantage of this moment, Li Qingchen slowly said:
"Now that I've bought a house, I'll have to focus on my spiritual practice..."
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Liuzhou is located on the other side of the sea, far away.
A sea of clouds surged and mist swirled, and a solitary peak, towering high into the clouds, pierced the sky and pierced straight into the heavens.
At the summit stands a massive and magnificent city gate.
The city walls are mottled, yet they exude an ancient and solemn atmosphere.
The outer wall of the city is tightly covered by a peculiar moving vine. As the branches and leaves sway, the city tower seems to blend into the sky and nature, hidden in the sea of clouds.
At the summit of the mountain, a colossal black and gold plaque hangs high, inscribed with three powerful and imposing characters:
【"The End of the Sea"】
This place is one of the two main altars of the Xuanwu Sect after its split.
The Xuanwu Sect was once extremely powerful, with numerous experts, controlling a region of sea and intimidating all foreign races.
Unfortunately, the sect was plagued by internal power struggles and infighting, eventually splitting into two factions that each established their own independent power base.
A group that occupies a remote island at sea, yet is named "The Edge of the Sky".
One of the peaks rooted in the sea of clouds is called "the corner of the sea".
The name is completely opposite to the terrain, giving it an indescribable strangeness and irony.
At the edge of the sea, in the center of the ancient martial arts training ground.
A short-haired woman dressed in green stood with her hands behind her back, her posture upright and her demeanor aloof.
She was extremely beautiful, with a pair of clear, bright eyes that exuded elegance with every glance.
Despite being a natural beauty, she exudes an aura of unapproachable sharpness.
This person is none other than Green Ivy, a top powerhouse among the younger generation of the Cape of the Sea and the designated successor to the gang leader.
Before her stood a sturdy cage made of icy black iron.
Inside the cage, a ferocious and monstrous beast was imprisoned—
With the body of a tiger and the head of an ox, two wings on its back, and exposed fangs, it exudes a violent and ferocious aura; it is none other than the ferocious beast: Li Jian.
Green Ivy glanced indifferently at the strange beast in the cage, then gently raised her fair hand and flicked her finger.
With a click, the icy iron cage opened.
The ferocious beast Li Jian's long-suppressed ferocity erupted completely, letting out a deafening roar. With its wings spread wide, it charged towards Green Ivy with a fierce wind and murderous aura.
Despite the danger, Green Ivy remained calm and composed.
The ground beneath their feet suddenly trembled, and several thick, lush green vines covered with sharp thorns burst forth from the soil.
It coiled around Li Jian as quickly as if it were a living thing, instantly binding it tightly and rendering it unable to move.
The thorns were incredibly sharp, piercing deep into the beast's flesh and blood, frantically sucking its blood!
In a matter of moments, the once vibrant green vines were dyed a hideous scarlet red, looking eerie and terrifying!
Green Ivy withdrew her gaze, her expression unchanged.
Just then, a carrier pigeon broke through the sea of clouds and landed on her outstretched arm.
She removed the envelope tied to the carrier pigeon's leg, unfolded it, and frowned slightly.
"After consuming the flesh and blood of the Crimson Poison, he has gone mad to this extent... Even with his heart meridian sealed by the Frost Needles, he still cannot suppress the malevolent energy within him. If this continues, he will probably explode and die."
"This kid truly lives up to his reputation as a troublemaker."
As soon as she finished speaking, she looked up at the high platform not far away and kicked out.
A sharp burst of energy shot out and struck Li Jian precisely between the eyebrows.
The ferocious beast let out a mournful howl and died on the spot.
On the high platform, an elderly man with white hair and beard, and a calm demeanor, slowly rose up, looking at the figure of Green Ivy with admiration in his eyes.
This person was none other than the Venerable One of the Corners of the Sea, Gongsun Chang.
"I never imagined that Green Ivy's kung fu would improve so quickly. She was able to kill the ferocious beast Li Jian so easily. Her skill is far superior to that of her peers."
Gongsun Chang stroked his beard and exclaimed in admiration, "He truly deserves to be the designated successor to the leader of the Hai Zhi Jiao gang."
Green Ivy burned the envelope and turned to Gongsun Chang, saying, "Venerable Gongsun, please come with me."
Gongsun Chang was puzzled, but he didn't ask any more questions and immediately followed.
The two walked one after the other, passing through numerous guards, and descended along the hidden stone steps.
Finally, they arrived at a heavily guarded, secret chamber deep within the corner of the sea.
Upon entering the secret chamber, Gongsun Changcai couldn't help but speak:
"Boss, what you just mentioned... the risk of dying from an explosion?"
Green Ivy nodded, her voice calm:
"That's right. Chiqiong is an ancient beast with a notorious reputation. Its flesh and blood contain violent energy and immense power. It's not surprising that forcibly absorbing and controlling it would result in backlash and madness."
Green Ivy opened the inner door.
Inside the secret room, the walls were wide and covered with portraits.
Upon closer inspection, the portraits were filled with all sorts of strange and exotic animals.
There are fierce birds that fly in the sky, giant beasts that burrow underground, water-controlling spirits, and fire-swallowing monsters.
Each one is so lifelike, exuding a fierce aura.
What's even more chilling is that the material of these portraits is all human skin paper!
The human skin was taut and smooth, treated with special techniques, so it did not appear ferocious, but rather exuded a chilling eeriness.
"But there's no need to worry," Green Ivy said slowly, pointing to one of the portraits.
"This strange beast is called the Earth Core Rat. It is skilled at using the power of the earth to forcibly calm its violent and violent energy and regulate its disordered heart meridians."
"Let that kid eat the flesh and blood of the Earth Core Rat, and he'll be able to stabilize his internal power and be safe."
After hesitating for a moment, Gongsun Chang said, "Chief..."
"Your Excellency speaks frankly; there is no need for reservations."
"Yes." Gongsun Chang took a deep breath and asked, "Just who is that kid? Is he worth all this trouble, even going so far as to use the Earth Core Rat treasured at the Cape of the Sea?"
Green Ivy gazed at the human skin portrait, her eyes growing deep.
She spoke slowly, her voice soft, yet it echoed throughout the secret room:
"Venerable Gongsun, do you know the true reason for the disappearance of the Sect Master of the Reverse Sea?"
"The real reason?" Gongsun Chang was taken aback.
"good."
Green Ivy said calmly, "Legend has it that there are four supreme powers in this world—time, space, soul, and body."
Whoever can fully master these four powers will transcend the mundane and create a new world of their own.
"We Beast Tamers spend our lives with the flesh and blood of exotic beasts, tempering ourselves and pursuing the ultimate physical body, which corresponds to the 'physical' power among the four great powers."
"As the peak of Beast Taming, the Sect Master of the Reverse Sea Sect is no longer satisfied with ordinary beasts. He yearns to obtain the true peak of flesh and blood, break through the mortal limit, and achieve immortality."
"For this, he risked his life, venturing alone into the legendary forbidden land—'The Gates of Hell'!"