186: Crossing the boundary

The remaining weak ghosts and monsters who were lucky enough to escape were instantly scared out of their wits after witnessing the Green-Clad Ghost being slain.

How could they dare to stay for even a second longer? Like birds startled by a bow, they scattered in all directions, vanishing without a trace in an instant.

"Group Leader Chen, this... you are way too powerful!"

"With just one move, you've completely wiped out all the ghosts."

Nie Xingyuan retracted his inch-punch, staring at Chen Chen with a face full of astonishment.

Chen Chen gripped the Bixuan Sword, his body swaying slightly, seemingly unable to stand steadily—it was clear that the excessive consumption of spiritual energy had left him feeling extremely weak at this moment.

"Looking cool is one thing, but our current situation is urgent. I'm afraid we won't be able to rush to support Group Leader Qiu and the others in time." Chen Chen frowned deeply.

Seeing the exhausted Group Leader Chen, who was almost on the verge of collapsing, Nie Xingyuan quickly reached out to support him.

"Rest easy, Yan Hui has a secret weapon in her hands," Nie Xingyuan comforted him.

"Oh? What secret weapon? Is it something even more powerful than the Armor-piercing Shell Group Leader Qiu is carrying?"

"Haha, this secret weapon isn't the conventional type you're thinking of." Nie Xingyuan gave a mysterious smile and didn't directly answer Group Leader Chen's question.

"Hey, Old Nie, when did you learn to be so cryptic? Hurry up and tell me exactly what secret weapon it is!" Chen Chen impatiently swung a fist and punched Nie Xingyuan on the shoulder.

"It cannot be said, it cannot be said." Nie Xingyuan waved his hand... Just then, the entire Hot Spring Street suddenly darkened, as if covered by a thick layer of shadow.

Xiao Lan, with dozens of Haste Talismans stuck all over her body, was desperately carrying Mu Xi on her back, sprinting toward 'Cangzang Avenue.'

"Fuck, talk about rotten luck!" Xiao Lan cursed under her breath while gasping for air.

Her face was pale, and bean-sized beads of sweat kept rolling down her forehead.

"Faster, a little faster."

"It'll be fine once we reach Cangzang Avenue!" Xiao Lan kept giving herself mental suggestions.

"Hold on, just hold on!"

[You brought Mu Xi out, you have to bring her back safe and sound!!!]

...Noboribetsu City, Cangzang Avenue

Various hideous and terrifying ghosts kept jumping down from the mass of Yin energy, emitting sharp, ear-piercing screams that sent the surrounding crowds fleeing in terror.

The noisy, chaotic sounds and the messy scenes made Xiao Lan's head spin.

She never expected that she would encounter the legendary Night Parade of One Hundred Demons here.

She had clearly made a prediction before, and it showed that the probability of this happening in the last few days was only about 0.12%!

Even though the Great Xia Kingdom had been vigorously promoting that one should immediately call the police or open the Netherworld App for help when encountering supernatural events...

But this was Country R. Would these methods really work???

Even though she had a girlfriend who was a Ghost Messenger, distant water cannot put out a nearby fire.

Country R was truly far too dangerous. If she could luckily survive this time...

Then—then she would absolutely, positively never have the thought of setting foot in this place ever again.

Mu Xi's originally pink and cute little face was now as pale as paper. She said weakly, "Sister Lan, please put me down!"

"Anyway, I have a serious heart condition and don't have many days left to live."

"I'm really grateful to Sister Lan for making this final period of my life so fulfilling and meaningful."

Xiao Lan gritted her teeth, running forward with all her might, and replied breathlessly, "Don't talk nonsense! How could I ever abandon a good friend?"

"At worst, we'll go to the Yellow Springs together. I have some connections in the Netherworld. When we get there, we'll open a Mahjong parlor on Yin Street and live just as happily."

"Okay!" Mu Xi pursed her lips and smiled.

Suddenly, a wave of nauseating stench wafted over with the wind.

Xiao Lan snapped her head around. A few hundred meters behind them, a hideous Childbirth Ghost had appeared out of nowhere.

The Childbirth Ghost brandished a pair of hands with sharp nails, rapidly closing in on them.

[It's over, it's over, I'm definitely dead meat this time. If I'd known, I should have rounded up my secret savings to a whole number before coming out to adventure.] — Xiao Lan lamented bitterly in her heart.

[I also don't know if the money Sister Xiangxiang saved up is enough to buy a three-bedroom apartment in the Earth God Temple area?]

Thinking of this, Xiao Lan couldn't help but feel a wave of 'frustration' welling up in her heart.

"One hundred meters."

"Fifty meters."

The distance grew closer and closer. Every number was like a death warrant, pressing down until she could hardly breathe.

"Eight meters."

She watched helplessly as the foul-smelling Childbirth Ghost pounced toward her with bared fangs and brandished claws.

She felt her heart stop for a moment, her mind went blank, and her body completely stopped obeying her. Subconsciously, she squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for death to arrive.

"Whoosh..." A sharp sound of something cutting through the air rang out.

Trembling, Xiao Lan slowly opened her eyes. What met her gaze was a chain shimmering with a cold light, firmly binding the Childbirth Ghost.

At this moment, the Childbirth Ghost was only about ten centimeters away from her. Its sharp claws were almost touching her shenting acupoint, just a tiny bit away from crushing her skull.

Still in shock, Xiao Lan followed the chain with her eyes and finally saw the woman standing behind the Childbirth Ghost clearly.

"Sister Xiangxiang, long time no see." Xiao Lan regained her senses and hurriedly greeted her with a forced smile.

You Xiang gave a cold snort and flicked her hand lightly. The chain tightened instantly. Accompanied by a shrill scream from the Childbirth Ghost, its body was crushed into a thick mist and vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"I'll deal with you later. For now, follow me quickly," You Xiang said coldly, turning to walk forward.

"Oh, okay!" Xiao Lan didn't dare to delay for a second, nodding repeatedly in response.

Immediately, Xiao Lan put Mu Xi down and reached out to support her. The two of them lowered their heads like naughty children who had done something wrong, following closely behind You Xiang.

However, You Xiang's heart was racing. Seeing Xiao Lan in such danger just now...

Her heart had jumped into her throat. Fortunately, she arrived just in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.

You Xiang couldn't help but glance back at her girlfriend, secretly feeling relieved: "Thank goodness, I made it in time."

...Netherworld, Central Hall of Jiaotai Palace

The cultivation chamber slowly opened. Sitting on a prayer mat, Wanling curled her lips into a cold smile. She raised the hand resting at her waist and waved it toward the 'Heaven and Earth Mirror.'

The black mist that had originally enveloped Tokyo was pulled away in an instant.

In the end, only a small cluster of black air remained, quietly hovering above Wanling's palm.

"Goddess of Desire—Olexia!!!" Wanling stared at the black mist, her face as grim as still water.