Immortal Creation.

Chapter 658 Luo Si: Young Master!

Given the current state of Qingjiao Army, trying to fight them would be like an egg hitting a rock.

"Now is not the time to save money."

"Qingchi, forget about the supply depletion, use that move!"

Ning Zhuo spoke up to remind him.

“Okay.” Qing Chi immediately took action.

Military strategy—money can corrupt!

The troops burst into bright light within the azure sea of ​​divine light.

The large amount of military supplies prepared in advance declined like a flood, by 10%, 30%, 50%, and 80%!
With his keen intuition, Qing Chi directly consumed 80% of the military's stored supplies, unleashing astonishing power.

Under the illumination of military strategy, a large number of ghosts, like Luo Si, immediately rebelled and became Qing Chi's subordinates.

Despite bleeding from all seven orifices, Qingchi struggled to hold on and issued military orders.

These ghosts gathered together, forming a massive tidal wave that overwhelmed the remaining Imperial Guards.

This great battle has now come to an end.

"I can't believe we actually won!"

"Did we kill them?"

The entire Qingjiao Army gradually came to their senses, and were all surprised and incredulous at their own achievements.

During the previous fierce battle, they were under tremendous psychological pressure, after all, the enemy was too strong and their numbers far exceeded their own.

Unexpectedly, the course of the war took an unbelievable turn after Ross's rebellion, and the final outcome was so astonishing!

"No wonder Senior Gray Bone instructed me to focus on collecting these ghosts and bringing them back when I commanded the mortal army." After resting for a moment and stabilizing his injuries, Luo Si slowly flew to the front of the Qingjiao Army.

He faced Ning Zhuo, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "This humble general, Luo Si, pays his respects to the young master."

In an instant, countless surprised and curious gazes were cast toward Luo Si and Ning Zhuo.

Jiao Ma (Ning Zhuo) was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet he managed to recruit a Nascent Soul level expert. Crucially, this was an enemy general who had defected in the face of battle.

Despite the immense suffering and casualties that Luo Si had inflicted on Baizhi Immortal City, the Qingjiao Army had to admit that if Luo Si hadn't betrayed them on the battlefield, they would have been doomed in this perilous situation!

From this perspective, Ross was their savior.

It wasn't that there weren't comrades from the Qingjiao Army who died in the defense of Baizhi Immortal City.

For a moment, the soldiers of Qingjiao Army were filled with complex emotions.

The father, who was in a state of shock, was so excited that his lips were trembling slightly.

He had long suspected the identity of his son, Jiao Ma.

No one knows a son better than his father, and given that they spend so much time together, how could he not understand his son's level?
But there's a truth in life: it's rare to be confused!
Why take it so seriously?

Regardless of whether it's scorching or not, this kind of scorching is most beneficial to the entire Jiao family!
For the benefit of the entire Jiao family, Jiao Ma's father had already committed all the able-bodied men of the clan to the White Paper Immortal City camp. Only the old, weak, sick, and disabled were dismissed and left the damp and gloomy swamp.

For the sake of the family, he was willing to sacrifice himself and others.

Why couldn't his son, Jiao Ma, be sacrificed?
Nature is also within the scope of sacrifice!
Sacrificing Jiao Ma alone yielded such enormous benefits. Although Jiao Ma's father was secretly grieving, he was also overjoyed.

He was not just a father, but also the head of a clan!
The Jiao family has made a fortune by getting such a "Jiao Ma" (a term used to describe someone who is extremely wealthy and influential).

Now, witnessing a Nascent Soul level general like Luo Si defect on the spot and voluntarily bow down, is truly remarkable.

Jiao Ma's biological father was so happy he almost fainted!

He couldn't understand it; it all felt like a dream, unbelievable.

"So what if I can't figure it out?"

"That's the truth!"

He secretly pinched his thigh, wincing in pain, and thought to himself, "If things get any more outrageous, it wouldn't be so bad to have the Prefect worship the Lord."

The Qingjiao Army is mainly composed of two families.

Jiao Ma's biological father's attitude represents the Jiao family's situation.

However, the cultivators of the Qing family of the Ghost Clan had more complex emotions.

At this moment, Qing Chi exclaimed, breaking the dead silence: "My God, Xiao Ma, you're amazing!"

"As expected of you, Jiao Ma!"

Jiao Ma's biological father shifted his gaze to Qing Chi, sighing inwardly, "Alas... this silly girl is still the same as always."

"But this is happiness, isn't it?"

Qing opened her mouth as if to speak, but ultimately said nothing.

Ning Zhuo, however, looked at the ghosts that had been recruited.

Among the ghosts are not only Luo Si's troops, but also several ghost kings carefully nurtured by the Hundred Ghost Mother.

Ning Zhuo looked up at the sky and sighed, "The Lord of Wangchuan defied the heavens and dared to attempt a blood sacrifice for the White Paper Immortal City. I am favored by the fate of the mortal realm and the variable of this calamity, and the calamity of the Lord of Wangchuan."

"I have long made up my mind to save the people from suffering."

He looked down at Ross and said, “Ross, I thank you for coming to help me and turning away from darkness to light!”

Luo Si accepted the gift, straightened up, and said calmly, "Although I died in the mortal world and became a ghost, I have always longed for the light."

"We also have to thank the old man with gray bones for his hard work in planning and strategizing a hundred years ago."

"If it weren't for his guidance, I wouldn't have met you, my lord."

Ning Zhuo nodded, then sighed again: "That's right. Once I've foiled the schemes and plots of the Lord of the River of Oblivion, I will definitely pay a visit to this venerable senior!"

With Rothsbow's worship, the battle here is over!

The Qingjiao army won a great victory.

The real winner was neither Qing Chi nor the Jiao family, but Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo was overjoyed to have gained the allegiance of a Nascent Soul level general.

But he knew that he would soon face the strongest enemy of his life, so he could only suppress his joy and plan his next move.

He gazed intently at the back of the Imperial Guard's formation, where a towering, deep, dark wall of clouds once stood.

"Ross, how do we break in?" he asked.

Luo Si frowned and pondered: "Young master, I was previously given the military order to assist in the defense, and it was also the first time I led the troops here."

"Being appointed as the commander-in-chief of this expedition against the White Paper Immortal City was a coincidence. He was used as a scapegoat and had not yet truly gained trust."

The implication is that he didn't know either.

Ning Zhuo nodded, a slight stirring in his heart.

He noticed a small detail: although Ross had taken the initiative to surrender, he did not address himself as lord, but rather as young master.

Unlike Yuan Dasheng, this proves that he still has reservations and holds a wait-and-see attitude.

"It seems that it will be a long way before we can truly win over Ross completely."

"Too."

"I am only at the Foundation Establishment stage, while my opponent is a Nascent Soul cultivator. Moreover, whether it is leading an army or personal combat strength, he is extraordinary!"

Whether it was the defense of the White Paper Immortal City or Luo Sizhen's recent slaying of the Cold Smoke Immortal, both demonstrated the terrifying comprehensive strength of this Ghost General Siyuan.

It's not easy to win over such a strong person.

This distance could be quite long.

Ning Zhuo didn't delve into that point. The most urgent task was to truly thwart the century-old scheme of the Lord of Wangchuan!
Luo Si then said, "There are two things I need to inform you of, young master."

"First, my order to conquer the White Paper Immortal City was actually a blood sacrifice order. Whether it was the White Paper Immortal City or the casualties of our army, it was all part of the blood sacrifice."

"The reason I led my troops to retreat is because I have met the standard for blood sacrifice."

"Secondly, my resume is kept in the City Lord's Mansion of Wangchuan Immortal City. The threats made by Venerable Hanyan just now were not false." "Therefore, I urge you, young master, to use me as I see fit while I am still alive!"

Ning Zhuo's heart stirred again, and he grasped the art of interacting with Luo Si.

"This guy, like his title, thinks a lot but only expresses a part of it."

"To communicate with such a person, you must understand what he doesn't say and the true intentions hidden in his words!"

Ning Zhuo understood perfectly.

He endured for over a decade in the City of Fire Persimmons, all while pondering how to deal with people.

His imagined enemy was the City Lord's Mansion, comprised of several Nascent Soul level beings. Coupled with the Ning family's oppressive, even harsh, living environment, these experiences and motivations gave him a profound understanding of human nature far beyond his years.

Without hesitation, he immediately sneered, revealing his disdain for the Lord of Wangchuan.

"Although the blood sacrifice has been accomplished, the fact that the Imperial Guards are actively defending it, and that your troops have been called in to assist in the defense, proves that Lord Wangchuan is still some distance away from truly achieving great success."

"I came here carrying the destiny of the mortal realm, and I am the greatest tribulation for the Lord of the River of Oblivion to defy fate!"

"This mission will surely be a success, and I will have plenty of time!"

Ning Zhuo's gaze was sharp as lightning, and his sneer was filled with unwavering confidence.

He looked at Ross again, his gaze seemingly able to pierce the deepest part of the Ghost General's heart: "Let me tell you something else."

"I have already dispatched another part of my forces, with our troops aimed directly at the Forgotten River Immortal City!"

"The person I met earlier is my capable subordinate, from that same route."

"That army is far stronger than ours; it's an ambush left by the scholar Tai Su. Moreover, one of its commanders is extremely powerful. Someone like Master Han Yan might not even last a single round against her."

Luo Si nodded slightly and said nothing more, but his heart was stirred.

Ning Zhuo's overwhelming confidence infected him.

More importantly, Ning Zhuo's response made him feel very comfortable!

On the one hand, Ning Zhuo's response and strategic planning alleviated a significant portion of his survival pressure. On the other hand, he found communicating with Ning Zhuo very pleasant and effortless!

Ning Zhuo understood what he hadn't expressed and then gave a precise response.

Luo Si felt that being with Ning Zhuo was like a gentle breeze!
Was it a coincidence or an extraordinary performance?

"He's so young after all!"

When he led his troops to the battlefield in the clouds, he received a divine message from the old man with gray bones.

The old man with the gray bones told him directly: He would meet his enlightened master here, and without hesitation, he should pledge allegiance to him. This was the most significant opportunity and turning point in Roth's life!

Luo Si's heart was churning, but his expression remained impassive as he focused intently on surveying the battlefield.

Upon closer inspection, he was immediately drawn to Ning Zhuo.

At that time, Ning Zhuo and Qing Yan fought against Han Yan Shangren together. Although they were in a sorry state, their performance was still incredibly amazing.

He was only at the Foundation Establishment level, yet he possessed such a profound understanding of the Five Elements magic and was able to use military force so skillfully.

His robust physical body, profound spiritual foundation, and the aura of cultivating three dantian simultaneously make him stand out from the crowd at his age!
Even the Cold Mist Master secretly praised Ning Zhuo's outstanding performance and resolved to kill him.

Ross became more and more excited as he watched.

How many years has he waited!
This was something the old man with gray bones had told him long ago, and he completely trusted the old man with gray bones.

Wise ruler, wise ruler, I've finally met you!
Luo Si's heart was churning with turmoil, but he held back, his expression indifferent, and made his move steadily.

His move was earth-shattering, turning the tide of the battle!

Although this defection did not meet his expectations, he did not want to leave a negative impression of being a traitor on his intended ruler at their first meeting.

But there’s nothing I can do!
If he doesn't take action, the wise ruler will be killed by that scoundrel Hanyan.

In an attempt to salvage the negative image, Ross even improvised a scathing statement. He racked his brains to come up with this statement!
Of course, he showed no outward signs of it, always appearing calm, indifferent, and profound.

Qing Chi's gaze was fixed on Ning Zhuo, filled with adoration and a newfound admiration: "Xiao Ma, tell me what to do, I'll listen to you, we'll all listen to you!"

Ning Zhuo glanced at Qing Chi, hummed in agreement, and then looked at the Black Cloud Wall in the distance, his gaze becoming increasingly sharp.

The confidence he displayed was one thing, but the nervousness he felt inside was another.

In terms of outward appearances, the young man, who had endured for over a decade, had also honed his skills and was able to hold his own against Luo Si.

"We have no choice but to take the risk and test the waters!" Ning Zhuo had just thought of this when a sudden change occurred.

Rumble…

The towering walls of black clouds changed, and streams of turbid air from the earth's lungs surged out from them.

The turbid air was vast and boundless, pushing aside the cloud walls and expanding outward to form an even larger and deeper barrier!

Altar.

A tributary of the River of Oblivion flows around it, and within it lies the slumbering body of the Lord of the River of Oblivion.

Meanwhile, his divided spirit, the Earthly Fiend Turbid God, intensified its attack on the ice coffin while simultaneously urging the turbid energy to form a turbid energy canopy, greatly strengthening the defense.

The moment Luo Si defected, the Earthly Fiend God immediately sent a message back.

According to the timeline, Luo Si should have been directly cursed to death during his duel with Master Hanyan long ago.

But now, he is still alive and well.

Clearly, something has gone wrong at our main base, the Immortal City of Oblivion!

Ning Zhuo's confident expression to Luo Si was naturally overheard by the Earthly Fiend God, and it would be a lie to say that he was not wary.

What he truly feared was not Ning Zhuo, but the fate of the mortal realm!
Although Ning Zhuo only has the Foundation Establishment cultivation level, his combat strength is enough to reach the Nascent Soul level, which is quite rare.

Looking at General Luo Si, even he turned back at the last minute, which further proves that Ning Zhuo is the greatest calamity for Lord Wangchuan!
The cloud wall is formed from the great formation, but the great formation can be destroyed by enemies from the outside.

If it is destroyed, it will inevitably affect the altar. The backlash from the destruction of the formation will become an asset to the enemy.

To avoid this situation, the Earthly Fiend God decisively deployed the cloud wall, choosing the most conservative tactic and fully deploying the strongest means to form the strongest defense!

This is a thick, viscous, bubbling, and turbid curtain of air!

"With this canopy, I can buy more time."

"The most crucial aspect of confronting such a chosen one is the contest of destiny!"

"We must retrieve the Nether Dragon Scissors from the ice coffin and hand them over to the original body."

The filthy earth spirits deeply understood the key.

Unfortunately, this ice coffin was formed from the Frost Abyss Ice Coffin Candle. And this Frost Abyss Ice Coffin Candle was one of the most prized creations and trump cards of the current Ghostfire Lord. Only the other eight candles could rival it.

The methods of the Earthly Fiend Gods are limited, and it would take a lot of effort and time to wear down the ice coffin.

There was no other way; the Earthly Fiend God had to do this.

Of the two great artifacts used to suppress destiny, the Nether Dragon Scissors are readily available and represent the best solution. The Seal of the Lord of the River of Oblivion, however, is meant to suppress the natal Buddha Wheel of the Silent Ghost Monk, which is already hidden within the great formation. Retrieving it would only cause further trouble!

Will the appearance of the natal Buddha wheel cause the return of the Silent Ghost Monk?
This is very likely!
Ning Zhuo led the group to stand before the turbid sky curtain.

Everyone took turns using various methods, like scraping, but the results were discouraging and despairing.

More and more eyes, filled with anticipation, are focused on Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo couldn't think of a way to break the deadlock, so he didn't show it on the surface, but he was anxious inwardly.

Luo Si coughed twice and paused his attack.

He was still injured and in poor condition. Feeling the vibration in his storage belt, he took out a luminous goose.

This radiant goose was transformed from the Tai Su Sanxing Ruler, and was forcefully sealed by Luo Si.

However, the Tai Su Scattering Ruler is a relic of the Xuan Su Scholar, possessing exquisite and immense power. Luo Si's seal is only temporary, not permanent, and it needs to be taken out and reinforced again.

"Huh?" In that instant, Ning Zhuo's gaze was completely drawn to Guang Yan!

(End of this chapter)