Alien Science Cultivation

These ghosts were merely the vanguard, their strongest at no more than the Tribulation Realm. Their purpose was clear: to eliminate the strange beasts on the outskirts of the forest, thus clearing space for the following troops. The forest was undoubtedly the best choice, as it contained the vital energy they needed. Once the main force arrived, they would advance deeper into the forest, gradually expanding their territory. This was why Zhang Qiang and the others were not attacked by ghosts. On their way back, the strange beasts were completely eliminated by the ghosts. This way, they could delay the spread of news of the ghost invasion, allowing their plan to proceed more smoothly.

The ability to so efficiently and effectively dispatch the ferocious beasts from the periphery was largely due to the fact that the alien beasts were facing this type of alien creature for the first time and had no idea how to block their attacks. After all, the magical powers displayed by ghosts that primarily cultivate the energy of the Guixu realm were beyond the comprehension of alien beasts that primarily cultivate spiritual energy. Furthermore, their spiritual senses were unable to detect them, making their efforts futile, like a blind man swatting a mosquito. Hence, the current strange phenomenon.

After Zhang Qiang confirmed that there were no more ghosts nearby, he activated his spiritual sense and sealed the seven ghosts within his consciousness in the power of nothingness. He quickly collected them in a ring-shaped enclosure, isolating the enclosure from any contact with the outside world. Then, he quickly collected Black Fire, Black Gold, and the old man, entered the beast ring, grabbed Chen Ying, and rushed to the outskirts of the forest. Zhang Qiang naturally did not want to be so reckless as to hunt down ghosts and kill them. Without understanding the specific situation of the ghosts, hunting them down would be tantamount to seeking death. Furthermore, there were still many human cultivators in the outer area, and their current situation was unknown. If they were still alive, Zhang Qiang could have sent a message earlier, allowing them to prepare for the enemy or retreat from the forest, perhaps saving the lives of tens of millions of human cultivators.

Zhang Qiang didn't kill them, firstly to capture the ghosts alive as evidence, and secondly to take them away silently so that the ghosts wouldn't be able to detect any changes in his team. This way, Zhang Qiang and his team would have enough time to escape the forest and better spread the news of the ghost invasion.

Afterwards, Zhang Qiang and Chen Ying, their spiritual awareness fully activated, sprinted towards the forest's perimeter. Along the way, they encountered several waves of ghosts. Zhang Qiang feigned ignorance, and the ghosts, mistaking them for their lack of awareness, did not attempt to stop them. After all, the ghosts didn't want to make a loud noise, potentially disrupting their assassination plan. Zhang Qiang, naturally, was also reluctant to act, believing it was wise to contact the sect as soon as possible. He knew it was only a matter of time before the ghosts noticed the problem with their team; they might already be pursuing them.

"Huh?...Why is she here..." Zhang Qiang muttered in confusion.

"It seems..., it seems to be waiting for you..." Chen Ying responded with a mysterious smile.

"Wait for me..." Zhang Qiang was confused for a moment, then realized what was happening. He saw Wang Yan sitting on a rock next to the Black Gold Cicada Cave, and the cave's magic circle was still there.

"Well... I guess she knew that the master who rescued him had been to this cave. With Wang Yan's intelligence, she must have guessed that this 'powerful man' knew how to use the energy of Guixu, so she waited here, hoping to reshape her brother's dantian and meridians. This woman is quite persistent... If she wants to do this, why not go to the sect leader... The sect leader is more than enough to repair the dantian and meridians. Even if Wang Yan is not qualified to ask the sect leader, it is almost certain that her master will come forward... 'Could it be...'" Zhang Qiang frowned as he pondered.

As Zhang Qiang and the others got closer, Chen Ying's words rang out again.

"Let's get her on board... If my guess is correct, you're the only one who can repair his brother's dantian and meridians... Congratulations on your beautiful return..."

"It depends on her own choice...but forget about it...you just need to keep it a secret..." Zhang Qiang said worriedly.

As Zhang Qiang and Chen Ying approached, Wang Yan opened her eyes and looked at their flying figures in confusion.

"Bishop..." Zhang Qiang and Chen Ying saluted politely. Just as Wang Yan was about to speak, a black mist-like object appeared before her. Dressed in a black robe, a black mist emanated from its body, surrounding it. Beneath the brim of its black robe, a pair of fiery red eyes stared back at her, devoid of any life. At first, Wang Yan thought it was Zhang Qiang's prank, and a slight irritation crossed her face. But upon closer inspection, she seemed to recall some terrifying presence...

"It's a ghost..." Wang Yan retreated quickly, a pitch-black scimitar appearing in her hand. She looked at the ghost in front of her with caution. Although she had seen records of it in the sect's scripture library, this was her first time actually seeing it, and she couldn't help but feel extremely wary.

"Tell me what's going on...? Don't try to fool me... This is a serious matter..." Wang Yan asked anxiously. As the sect's headmaster, she naturally had an extraordinary eye and knew exactly what the appearance of a ghost meant.

"A ghost has appeared... We are clearing the periphery... This was captured by a powerful human and brought back to us as a report... Retreat quickly... It's too late... Retreat quickly..." Zhang Qiang panted as he recounted the experience of the ghost being discovered. Wang Yan looked at Zhang Qiang, and it seemed to be true, but after glancing at Chen Ying, she hesitated for a moment. Finally, she took out a dark red bow and arrow and fired an arrow into the air at high speed. The red arrow feathers shot tens of thousands of meters into the sky, and a ball of fiery red fireworks exploded instantly, dyeing half of the sky red. Even in daytime, the red light could not be blocked. Then, an extremely loud horn sounded within the red light. Although it only lasted for a few minutes, even mortals could hear this level of light and sound clearly.

After Wang Yan finished her series of moves, Zhang Qiang couldn't wait to throw the ghost at her, earning her a look of disgust. A moment later, the three of them shot off at top speed towards Liehuo Peak, one in front and two behind. Zhang Qiang could occasionally see Chen Ying's disdainful glance from the corner of his eye. He was helpless. If he didn't do something disgusting, Wang Yan's cleverness might reveal some unexpected clues. But with the ghost before her, she couldn't afford to analyze or ponder any suspicions. After all, this could be a critical moment in the war between the two realms.

A moment later, a continuous blast of horns echoed from the forest's periphery. Then, countless more horns echoed from within the forest, echoing in uninterrupted succession. First, the Qingshan Sect's horns rang out, followed by several others, until the blasts echoed across the sky. From time to time, disciples from various sects could be seen retreating at a rapid pace throughout the forest. Three hours later, Wang Yan, Zhang Qiang, and Chen Ying arrived at the edge of Liehuo Peak at top speed. Elder Yao and a dozen or so human cultivators hovered in the air, their auras equally powerful, their attire varied. It was easy to surmise that these were elders from various sects and holy places, likely seeking information. After all, the Qingshan Sect had issued the highest red danger signal, the highest in the entire cultivation world, and they had no choice but to verify it. Elder Yao, upon seeing Wang Yan's return and sprinting towards him, knew that the red signal had been sent by Wang Yan. When we arrived at the outskirts of the forest, apart from the peaks, only a few bishops had these red signal arrow feathers in their hands, and the feathers in each bishop's hand would be different after exploding in the air.

"What's going on...?" Elder Yao asked Wang Yan eagerly, without a word. Wang Yan half-knelt in greeting, then waved her right hand. The ghost from before reappeared before everyone, their gazes fixed. "It's one of my disciples..." Wang Yan was about to explain when she suddenly realized there was no one in front of her, and the evil ghost had vanished! Within a magic circle in the void, Elder Li of the Eternal Holy Land quickly stepped forward, grasped the edge of Zhang Qiang's confined space with one hand, and activated his Dantian with all his might. "Crack..." The confined space shattered, and the ghost slowly awakened. Then, with a roar, it seemed to express its determination to die rather than surrender. However, facing a dozen old men, even the most stubborn of words couldn't hold out for more than three minutes. A few minutes later, ten old men emerged from the air, rapidly dispersing to the left and right. A moment later, teleportation arrays around the world flickered, and the lights of various communication stations flashed continuously, from the immortal realm to the mortal realm, from the center to the four corners. A meeting of all parties was convened, and within days, every sect entered a state of war preparation. Various airships, flying boats, moving mountains, and convoys transporting troops and supplies filled the highways. Lines of defense began to be constructed, and the human-beast alliance began to align. The world's situation was officially in turmoil. Within the Western Forest, the density of dark shadows rapidly increased, and legions of darkness were systematically assembled. As thick dark clouds rolled across the sky, the already gloomy forest became even darker and more oppressive.