Terror is resurging, but only I am.

Chapter 89

"The path to becoming a ghost?"

Old Jiang's pupils dilated violently. He rarely lost his composure, but this time was different.

He could vaguely guess what Yan Ming was talking about, which made him even more surprised.

"The path to becoming a ghost you're talking about, is it turning a person into a conscious 'ghost'?"

Old Jiang asked his question cautiously, clearly afraid that he might have misunderstood Yan Ming's meaning.

"Of course, this is a way to replace ghosts. You can obtain the true power of ghosts, but I'm not sure if you can become immortal like ghosts."

Yan Ming answered cautiously as well, because he was unsure of the meaning of his path to becoming a ghost.

Power can certainly be exercised, and he can exercise it in the same way that ghosts do, but "immortality" is not necessarily the same.

Because he merely replaced the ghost's "position," rather than truly becoming the ghost himself.

The real ghosts still reside in the human realm, and there is a risk that they may escape.

But that was enough, because Yan Ming knew that the same rules were completely different in the hands of humans and ghosts.

The "ghosts" encountered in the city of illusion were not real ghosts at all, at least in terms of their limited abilities, they were very different from the ghosts in the observation area.

When real ghosts use those rule-based abilities, they always have a kind of domineering and unreasonable feel to them, and they influence, pollute, and destroy almost without limit.

If we had to use a term from a weird game to explain it, it would be that humans can only use the lowest level of ghost rules at the beginning, while normal ghosts start at the maximum level.

The reason you didn't experience the feeling of being crushed is simply because the ghosts didn't do it, not because they couldn't.

After all, apart from the wishing ghosts, most ghosts act on instinct and do not understand the principle that even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit.

Since they are immortal and indestructible, they can unleash almost limitless power.

If a real spy had taken over the city's "Skynet" system, it would probably have caused a major catastrophe immediately, but Yan Ming could not possibly do such a thing.

"Is this considered a follow-up theory to the Ghost Realm?"

A thoughtful look flashed in Old Jiang's eyes. He could understand Yan Ming's earlier reluctance to reveal his secrets. They had only known each other for less than an hour, so it was normal for him to be wary.

However, what he didn't expect was that Yan Ming would actually use the theory of "the path to becoming a ghost" to exchange for these materials.

"Yes." Yan Ming nodded. "I'm walking on this road."

Looking at Yan Ming, Old Jiang couldn't help but feel a sense of amazement.

If he remembers correctly, Yan Ming is not a player of the weird game.

According to the records, Yan Ming was just an ordinary person for the past twenty years.

Only after breaking free from the control of the Blinding Ghost and entering the so-called Ghost Realm did Yan Ming regain control of his body. It was unexpected that Yan Ming could accomplish so much in such a short time.

The difficulty involved is probably more terrifying than any bizarre game.

The purpose of eerie games is, after all, to cultivate more powerful players, and the difficulty is gradual, so that an ordinary person is not immediately confronted with a wish-granting ghost.

How utterly despairing this is!
"May I ask what you need these materials for?" Old Jiang continued to inquire, a slight ripple already stirring within him, as he had already vaguely decided on the ownership of a few items.

"Wang Ming was transformed into the Doctor Ghost by the Blind Ghost, and I can also use this information. With this data, I can obtain reliable usage methods for ghost materials from the Doctor Ghost. By leveraging our industrial capabilities, we might be able to find a way to break the deadlock."

Yan Ming could tell that Elder Jiang was always thinking from his perspective. The lack of complete information wasn't because Elder Jiang didn't want to, but because he lacked the authority to respond. "Wang Ming...did he sacrifice himself to do something like this?"

Master Jiang lowered his eyes slightly, a feeling of admiration welling up in his heart. His stern disciple had been striving for a goal from beginning to end.

“Yes, that’s why I need to get those documents. We don’t have much time left.” Yan Ming’s tone was resolute. “I have less than two days left. I can only trouble you with this matter.”

"Of course, you're not doing this for your own personal gain, so why would I not stand by your side?"

Old Jiang responded just as readily, explaining that Yan Ming was willing to reveal the "Path to Becoming a Ghost" not for his own benefit.

This kind of awareness is not something that ordinary people can possess.

"That's good." Yan Ming smiled; he naturally understood the implications.

The biggest challenge in obtaining all the information is gaining the trust of those above, and the "Path to Ghosthood" is that pledge of allegiance.

He wasn't just looking to give; he was certain he wouldn't lose out.

In any case, Yan Ming knew that he was already the first person on the path to becoming a ghost. Since the higher-ups had obtained these theories, they would naturally give him their full support for his goal.

He had no choice; even if he was used as a case study, it wouldn't matter, as he would at least receive substantial material support.

Just like it is now.

"This is the ghost eye of that wish-granting ghost. It absorbed the powers of about four related ghosts in turn before evolving into the wish-granting ghost." Old Jiang handed a box to Yan Ming. "We went through several battles and finally disassembled it and obtained its ghost eye."

"Separate them? Aren't those ghosts immortal? How did you manage to do that?" Yan Ming was curious about what Elder Jiang and the others had done.

"Just separate them," Old Jiang explained simply. "The world inside and outside the Gates of Hell is different. Once you get the Ghost Eye and return to reality, that will be the initial solution to that wish-granting ghost."

He continued, "The power of that wish-granting ghost is naturally centered on its own ghost eye. The four ghosts that it uses to replenish itself will return to its body due to inertia. However, at this time, it may not be able to suppress the four ghosts at the same time, and in the end, it can only end up losing its ghost consciousness."

Yan Ming understood what Elder Jiang meant: "Simply put, you broke the balance within its body, causing the 'ghost consciousness' unique to the wishing ghost to die, which is equivalent to 'killing' this wishing ghost."

However, this tactic is probably only effective against acquired wish-granting ghosts, and unlikely to be effective against innate wish-granting ghosts like the Blindfold Ghost.

"So, this is the ghost eye?" Yan Ming took the box.

"Many people have come into contact with parts of ghosts and found them very beneficial. Hopefully, there are some risks associated with ghost parts."

Old Jiang said slowly, "I know that three people have used it. Two survived, and one is half dead."

"The choice is yours. I know you are facing a huge crisis, which is why I am giving this to you."

"The power it contains is far beyond what the T2 gradient spy can comprehend."

Old Jiang opened the box, took out a photograph, and placed it in front of Yan Ming.

That appears to be an aerial photograph taken from a satellite.

In the depths of the trench stretching between the two sides, a giant eyeball is observing something.

It is a spy, searching for something that violates its own taboos—

satellite.

Because satellites detected its presence.

(End of this chapter)