273: Ghost Emperor Battle Flag

Chapter 273: Ghost Emperor Battle Banner

Wu Xian saw a banner emanating a chilling Yin Qi standing beside Shifu Jie from afar. As he approached for a closer look, he was secretly startled.

"Is it an artifact-type scroll?" Wu Xian exclaimed, "From the Ghost Emperor series?"

"It is and it isn't. Actually, I got the inspiration from your Earth God Temple, incorporating some ideas from Domain Scrolls," Xue Lingling proudly introduced. "As long as you plant it in the ground, the Netherworld Soldiers will greatly increase their strength. Under the influence of the Battle Banner, they will establish a unified mental connection with all Netherworld Soldiers within the range, making it easier to command them."

"Amazing!" Wu Xian couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"This is just the beginning!" Xue Lingling said smugly, feigning mystery: "The Battle Banner's strongest effect is that it allows my Ghost Emperor scroll to establish temporary bases in various otherworlds, to conquer and occupy territory.

It can also absorb and store large amounts of otherworld energy, which can then be transported to the Netherworld and Taozhi Mountain."

At this, Wu Xian was utterly shocked.

The Xue Family's Legacy approach was like the regular army of the Netherworld, and this [Ghost Emperor Battle Banner] was like the Netherworld's military flag.

This item was clearly not present in the myths and legends of the Netherworld in his previous life.

It must be said, Shifu Jie indeed had some talent as a Scroll Master.

Compared to him, a cheat player, she might seem a bit overshadowed, but compared to other young Scroll Masters, she was still quite outstanding.

"Want to try out its effects at the outpost?" Wu Xian was eager to try.

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

With that, the Master and disciple passed through a teleportation gate, arriving directly at the [Netherworld] outpost in the Mysterious Abyss.

Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law were often stationed here, living shamelessly and intimately every day.

The two of them didn't want to disturb the couple.

After leaving the outpost, they set their direction and ventured deep into the otherworld area.

As two Undead System Scroll Masters, the Master and disciple naturally felt no pressure in the Mysterious Abyss. Although the 'Undying Spirit' characteristic had recently increased the difficulty of the Mysterious Abyss, it had little impact on them.

Soon after, they chose an eerie and terrifying high ground and planted the [Ghost Emperor Battle Banner] into the earth.

Buzz!

The Battle Banner fluttered, its internal spiritual fluctuations resonating with the power of the Mysterious Abyss, truly resembling the effect of a Domain Scroll.

Within the Battle Banner's area of influence, they were unaffected by the otherworld's spiritual energy of the Mysterious Abyss, just like being at their own outpost.

After killing the surrounding Strange Monsters, they could also collect otherworld energy, further expanding the Battle Banner's range of effect.

It was definitely the best choice for external warfare and establishing temporary bases.

The two of them activated their divine scrolls, and a spiritual pressure surged.

Thousands of Netherworld Soldiers flew out from the two divine scrolls, beginning a carpet-like advance in all directions, the kind that would shake an egg to pieces. The two of them didn't even need to act personally.

"Oh, there are already seven Ghost Emperors?" Wu Xian noticed the changes in Shifu Jie's Ghost Emperor divine scroll.

Xue Lingling retorted, "Otherwise, what do you think I, your Master, have been doing lately? Eating for nothing?"

"As expected of my Xiao Lingling."

Hearing this, Xue Lingling's cheeks flushed. She quickly glanced around, and only after confirming no one had seen them did she breathe a sigh of relief, "What are you saying?"

"What are you afraid of? There's no one around. Come on~ give me a kiss."

"Damn it, I'm your Master... Mmph..."

Perhaps the heavens disliked public displays of affection. Just as Wu Xian was savoring the moment, a fierce battle fluctuation came from the Netherworld Soldier line behind them.

He knew without thinking that they must have encountered a tough opponent.

"Damn it, which lonely ghost is so blind? Believe it or not, I'll send you to the eighteen layers of Hell for a taste?"

Wu Xian was inexplicably irritated and immediately prepared to step on his sword and charge over.

However, he saw Shifu Jie beside him even more infuriated. With a whoosh, she stepped on her coffin lid and charged over.

By the time Wu Xian caught up, a Strange Monster resembling a gorgon had already been stomped to the ground by the Annihilation Ghost Emperor, with the coffin lid immediately clamping down on it.

"A Level 21 Lord?" Wu Xian quickly determined the Strange Monster's level.

Just as he was about to send out Black and White Impermanence to subdue it, he saw the Annihilation Ghost Emperor, under Shifu Jie's control, unleash a powerful move.

Bang!

The Annihilation Ghost Emperor extended a hideous ghost hand. Dense Yin Qi and killing intent converged into a giant ghostly hand illusion, gripping the gorgon Strange Monster. The surging Yin Qi gathered, forming a terrifying power akin to a spatial collapse.

The pathetic gorgon Strange Monster was crushed on the spot.

Even the "Undying Spirit" characteristic couldn't take effect. Its spirit body was instantly shattered, its Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

"The Ghost Emperor divine scroll has also improved a lot recently, and the effect is quite good."

Xue Lingling was satisfied, her small face carrying a hint of inexplicable resentment. She stole a glance at Wu Xian, then quickly looked away.

"What about the Ghost Emperor? Any progress?" Wu Xian asked, seizing the opportunity.

"Already, yes," Xue Lingling pouted, "but I always feel like something is still missing. Since I'm going to do it, I want to get it all right in one go. Then, I'll return to the Undead Dojo and amaze everyone!"

"Go for it!" Wu Xian couldn't help but encourage her, "But I heard the Undead Dojo has been doing quite well recently."

"Not just well, their tails are practically wagging to the sky," Xue Lingling grumbled with a huff. "The day before yesterday, a Junior Brother even shared Zhao Qinghe's recent situation with me. He has officially debuted in Black Demon City.

And he debuted just as the Three Gods Version brought good fortune. Coupled with his Yin Yang Strange Monster series being able to counter the Undying Spirit characteristic, his sales absolutely exploded.

I heard he even created several powerful gold scrolls, and many big shots are already using his gold scrolls to challenge the Hero Tower."

Wu Xian was not surprised that the Yellow Springs Ugly Woman could counter "Undying Spirit."

He was, however, quite interested in Zhao Qinghe's recent new gold scroll works. He'd look them up online later and target them properly.

As for the Hero Tower, it wasn't that he looked down on Zhao Qinghe, but rather that the monsters from the Yellow Springs country in Little Days were useless.

Unless that kid could bring out Izanami ahead of time.

"Come on~ let's continue!"

Wu Xian grinned, eagerly leaning in.

"What are you doing... No, no..."

Xue Lingling feigned shyness and refused, but Wu Xian saw through her little thoughts completely.

Boom!

A large number of Netherworld Soldiers were overturned by a dark and terrifying force.

Wu Xian had just kissed her when he was knocked back by that force, stumbling to regain his balance.

"Ah--!"

Xue Lingling was furious and frantic. She immediately released the three gold scroll Ghost Emperors: A-Ye, Annihilation, and Soul Suppressor, preparing to charge over and demand an explanation.

However, Wu Xian calmly stopped her, "Be careful, this Strange Monster... is not simple."

Feeling the Aura of the powerful Strange Monster approaching, Xue Lingling also instantly became serious, "The Aura of a Lord Strange Monster?"

"I'm afraid it's more than just a Lord Strange Monster."

As they spoke, the surrounding area was filled with strong Yin winds and ghostly wails.

A young man walked through the Yin wind, his Aura surging. With every step, several ghosts appeared beneath his feet to cushion him.

The Yin wind behind the man vaguely revealed a giant black ghostly shadow, full of oppressive power.

"Humanoid Great Demon?" Wu Xian's pupils contracted.

The Strange Monster walking through the air had clearly condensed a human physical form, and its Aura was at least around Level 40.

They were definitely not panicking, after all, the Mysterious Abyss was their Master and disciple's "home ground," a comfortable zone. They just didn't expect to encounter a shapeshifting Strange Monster from the Mysterious Abyss.