Yinshan Record

Chapter 656 Ghostly Shadows and Evil Winds (Part 2)
Nine Poison Child didn't stay long; he seemed to have just come to say hello to Su Che before leaving in a hurry.

After he left, the previously relaxed atmosphere in Tiger Roar Hall immediately became tense.

Inside the hall were the core members of the Tiger Roaring Hall, as well as Zhao Qian and Yao Qin, whose faces were not very pleasant.

The monsters of Anguo are more like fairy tales told by grandmothers to their grandchildren. These monsters raise living people like livestock, dress them in clothes made of human skin and hair, and turn the whole country into a human slaughterhouse.

It was devastating, but very far away.

So far away that everyone has forgotten that Anguo is actually not that far from Wushi City.

"Hall Master."

Zhao Qian glanced at the disciples around him, stood up, and said to Su Che tremblingly.

"What do you think of what the Nine Poison Child said..."

"I think there must have been such a thing."

Su Che nodded in response, "Those monsters in Anguo must have made some moves."

According to the map, Wushi City is located due west of Anguo, about 300 li from Anguo's border. 500 li north of Wushi City is Xiaoqingshan, a famous corpse-raising ground among the seventy-two kingdoms.

The ghosts of Xiaoqingshan and the monsters of Anguo originally maintained a suitable distance.

However, with the fall of Wushi City to the ghosts, there was little buffer zone left between the two sides.

It's only a matter of time before they meet.

However, the Nine Poison Child's statement was not entirely certain; he directly stated that the monsters of Anguo were heading straight for Wushi City...

Su Che felt that there might be something between them that he didn't know.

Otherwise, there's no way to explain why the two sides, which had no friction whatsoever, collided head-on like this.

It's really strange.

"This……"

Zhao Qian and Yao Qin exchanged a glance, and the gang members below panicked.

Su Che glanced at these people but didn't say anything more.

In the world of martial arts, loyalty and righteousness are all fake. People scheme and plot, all they seek is fame and fortune.

If we put it in the Tiger Roar Hall, it's even simpler; everyone is here for profit.

The reason these people follow Tiger Roar Hall is because it's prestigious and beneficial in Wushi City.

Now that the monsters from Anguo have attacked, they're about to destroy Wushi City. What benefits are there to talk about?
Without benefits, people's hearts will scatter.

"What should we do?"

Yao Qin looked at Su Che, who was completely devoid of his previous high spirits and ambition.

"I've heard that there's an immortal demon king in Anguo."

Zhao Qian swallowed hard.

After the ghosts of Xiaoqingshan occupied Wushi City, they made no move. The city was nominally under the ghosts' control, but nothing changed inside.

If those monsters came, they would really repeat what they did in Anguo.

Everyone here will become filling for steamed buns.

"There's no need to panic or spread alarmist rumors."

Su Che looked at the people below and said.

“Our Wushi City is inhabited to the east and south. Six hundred miles to the east is Black Stone City, and eight hundred miles to the south is Flying Crow City. Each of those places is occupied by its own sect. If Tiger Roar Hall were to move there, it wouldn’t be so easy.”

After he finished speaking, everyone else wore a frosty expression.

Both Blackrock City and Flying Crow City are larger than Wushi City, but each is indeed occupied by its original powerful forces. Blackrock City is the territory of the Cangyun Sword Sect, which also has a Void Step Elder in charge. Flying Crow City is even more remarkable; its city lord, Zhao Tianlin, is himself a Void Step expert who is only one step away from immortality.

He held absolute power in the entire Flying Crow City.

If Tiger Roar Hall moves there, it will surely be wiped out.

"Xiao Qingshan will definitely have a way."

Zhao Qian said through gritted teeth.

"Master, let's close the city gates now and order the people not to leave the city. Then we'll go find that Nine Poison Child and cooperate with them."

Zhao Qian, his blood boiling, began to preach to his disciples.

"Brothers, we cannot lose Wushi City. Wushi City is our home and home. No matter how powerful those monsters are, they may not be able to raze this place to the ground. We still have the ghost cultivators of Little Green Mountain..."

"okay."

Su Che abruptly cut short his impassioned speech with a single sentence.

The Yin-Yang Dharma King and the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestor have not yet appeared, and I cannot leave in this haste.

However, Su Che also had his own plans for this Wushi City.

"Everyone, set off immediately to inform all the merchants and people in the city that the monsters from Anguo are attacking. Tell them to pack their valuables and prepare to set off."

Su Che gave the order directly.

"Yao Qin".

"The humble position is here."

"Take a skilled team and go scout out the route to Flying Raven City. Once you have a clear understanding of the route, return to me immediately."

Yao Qin's body trembled slightly, but she immediately agreed.

"If we are relocating to Flying Raven City, should we notify them?"

"No need to rush."

Su Che waved his hand.

"If I'm not mistaken, their people will be here soon, Zhao Qian."

"Your humble servant... Your humble servant is here."

"Go find Lei Xun. I reckon Nine Poison Child has already told him this news. Tell him to immediately stop what he's doing and come see me."

"I humble my position and take orders."

"Alright, stop standing there and get moving."

Su Che distributed the orders, and the entire Tiger Roar Hall immediately began to operate.

Yao Qin selected her best fighters and set off immediately. Zhao Qian also brought Lei Xun over from Jing Lei Men.

Su Che didn't waste any more words with them and led the two directly up to the city wall of Wushi City.

The city wall has been built for some time and is quite tall and majestic. The thick rammed earth is surrounded by bricks, and standing on it, one can overlook the scene inside the city.

"The city is in complete chaos right now."

Su Che looked at the chaotic streets of the city.

The news had obviously spread, and chaos and confusion were everywhere.

Some people feigned composure, trying hard to appear completely unconcerned. Others hurried along, rushing to gather their valuables.

A woman was holding her child and weeping uncontrollably, collapsing in the face of this unexpected calamity. There were also elderly people contemplating suicide, unwilling to endure any more suffering.

Of course, there were also those who took advantage of the chaos, but naturally, the Tiger Roar Hall disciples arranged by Su Che took action to suppress them.

"I have confined all my disciples to the gate, forbidding them from moving around freely. They must follow the master's instructions in everything."

Lei Xun was also a cultivator who had mastered the Rejuvenation Pill, but at this moment, he was also withered and emaciated under the pressure.

By joining forces with the Tiger Roar Hall, the Thunderclap Sect might not necessarily face annihilation. However, if the demons were to attack, it would be a mutually destructive outcome.

"It's already like this before the monsters even arrive; if they do arrive..."

Zhao Qian was also a ruthless fellow, he said cautiously to Su Che.

"Master, you should make plans sooner rather than later. If something unexpected happens, having this ten percent of the blood offerings will make it easier for us to escape..."

"I'm not planning to leave."

Su Che looked at the two people below and spoke directly.

don't go?

Lei Xun and Zhao Qian exchanged a glance and each swallowed hard.

"Because I think it's weird."

Su Che asked the two of them.

"Don't you guys find it strange? Why have the ghost cultivators of Little Green Mountain and the monsters of Anguo lived in peace for so many years? Why are they suddenly making a move today?"

Su Che asked.

The occupation of Wushi City by ghost cultivators is not a recent event.

It's not a recent thing that Anguo has fallen into the hands of monsters...

And why hasn't the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestor ever shown himself?

Looking at the bricks on the city wall, Su Che's previously chaotic thoughts suddenly took an idea.

Perhaps this current situation is deeply connected to myself. Did it all originate from within myself?
Let's reason it out like this.

Because he needed to suppress a Void-Stepping Ghost Cultivator, the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestor began to order food.

While ordering, I felt that the ghosts of Xiaoqingshan were more suitable. Firstly, the location was relatively remote, and the ghost cultivators there were not very famous. Moreover, there happened to be a ghost cultivator at the Void Step level.

Then the Ghost Ancestor of Beimang and the Yin-Yang Dharma King began their operation.

If we act directly, it's easy to leave loose ends and arouse suspicion...

Why does Huang Tiandao have a henchman from seventy-two countries on his journey through the human world?

So they incited the monsters of Anguo.

The method is simple: both of them are ghost cultivators. As long as a ghost cultivator attacks Anguo and causes some damage, the monsters will definitely respond.

When war breaks out, whether I directly appear to uphold the righteous cause of humanity and take down a few ghosts, or I take advantage of the chaos, I will have a lot of room to maneuver.

You say this ghost is from one of the seventy-two kingdoms? I can tell you responsibly that the ghost you're looking for has already been destroyed by the monsters of An Kingdom. This ghost is one that I just happened to create myself.

If you don't believe me, try practicing the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual" yourself, and see if the old man Huang Tian Dao Shou will beat you to death.

That makes perfect sense and is brilliant.

No wonder the Su Nu Dao placed itself here.

Because according to the original plan, this city without beginning...

The monsters from Anguo went north to fight the ghosts of Xiaoqingshan, and Wushi City was practically the best spectator spot in the world.

Why did the Nine Poison Child say that the monsters of Anguo were heading towards Wushi City?
Shouldn't we head straight for Xiaoqingshan?
"Hall Master... Hall Master?"

Lei Xun's repeated calls finally brought Su Che back from his reverie.

"Ok?"

"Should we arrange for someone to notify Flying Crow City and Black Stone City first? City Lord Zhao Tianlin and the Cangyun Sword Sect are both powerful, if possible."

Lei Xun should be careful with his words.

After all, at this juncture, he was afraid that Zuo Lengchan would suspect him of having ulterior motives.

While it's wrong to kill suspicious traitors when facing a formidable enemy, it's a common occurrence nonetheless.

There's no rush.

"Think about it, Tiger Roar Hall has no real strength. As for Cangyun Sword Sect and Flying Crow City, haven't they been keeping spies planted everywhere for so many years?"

Su Che pointed his finger toward the city.

"There are definitely many of their spies among them. They may even know that the monsters from Anguo are going to attack us earlier than we do."

"A mere Wushi City might not be enough to provoke their intervention. Otherwise, they would have made a move when the Eight-Armed Ghost King occupied the city."

Zhao Qian sighed inwardly upon hearing this.

After working hard for half my life, these past few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions, with great joy and sorrow coming one after another.

If this kind of life continues for a few more days, I'm afraid I'll develop inner demons.

"Zhao Qian, you stay in the city."

Su Che looked at Lei Xun and said, "Master Lei, how about you come with me?"

"I will obey the orders of the hall master."

Lei Xun agreed without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)