Chapter 76

Zhu Ganglie cautiously concealed his presence, fearing that the giant beast corpses would discover him. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be a fight; it would likely be a life-and-death struggle. His current strength was far from enough to combat these densely packed, locust-like giant beasts.

What reassured Zhu Ganglie was that during his journey, many of the giant beasts did not notice him. Although occasionally some of the giant beast corpses sniffed around his hiding place, he always managed to escape unscathed.

In this perilous journey, Zhu Ganglie quickly approached the black giant mountain.

The moment he stepped into the giant mountain, Zhu Ganglie felt a strange power affecting his mind.

Before he could react, the scenery changed, and he found himself standing before a massive black cliff.

Looking up, he saw numerous fierce and terrifying giant beasts standing around the black cliff, surrounding him tightly. This made Zhu Ganglie's face turn pale with fear.

"Xuanshe, Zhu Chi, Tudi, Dafeng, Xuefeng, Tulou, Zhuyan!"

After scanning the area, Zhu Ganglie's expression became even more serious. Fortunately, these giant beasts remained motionless, showing no signs of movement.

Moreover, these giant beasts were completely different from those roaming outside the mountain. They had no trace of death energy and instead resembled ordinary giant beast corpses. If it weren't for their vast numbers, he wouldn't have to worry.

"You have come!"

While Zhu Ganglie was deep in thought, an elderly voice sounded in his ear.

"Who is there?"

Zhu Ganglie's body suddenly tensed, and he added heavy defenses to himself, his gaze coldly following the voice.

Where his gaze fell, the giant beast corpses automatically retreated, revealing a black, ink-like cliff. Although the cliff was as black as ink, it looked as if it had been blackened by blood, emitting an extremely intense aura of killing and death.

On this black cliff, an old man wrapped in a black robe was bound by huge blood-red chains through his shoulder blades, firmly locked to the cliff.

The old man's face was withered, like a mummy, with long hair trailing on the ground, gently wriggling, causing fear.

"Are you a senior of the ancient witch clan?"

Zhu Ganglie looked at the old man, a mix of caution and hope in his voice.

"Haha, I am Wuxian. I never thought that after countless years, a cultivator would come here."

Wuxian laughed heartily, his black hair moving like giant insects.

"You are quite bold, young man. If I hadn't suppressed the most ferocious giant beasts, even with the Heavenly Cicada Spirit Leaf, you wouldn't have made it here!"

Hearing Wuxian's words, Zhu Ganglie realized his good fortune. Otherwise, he would have been torn apart by those giant beasts.

However, he couldn't help but be wary. The Heavenly Cicada Spirit Leaf was indeed powerful, but it wasn't enough to conceal his cultivation from these powerful cultivators. He would have to be more cautious in the future and not overly rely on it.

He then respectfully said, "I made a mistake in my cultivation, causing my magical power to clash and preventing me from achieving the Unity Realm. I have come to seek your guidance to resolve this crisis."

"That's a minor issue. However, I need your help with something. If you complete it, your problem with clashing magical power will be resolved, and I will teach you some ancient witch secrets!"

Hearing Wuxian's words, Zhu Ganglie was delighted, but he felt a bit strange. He had expected a lot of complications.

He didn't expect things to go so smoothly, but he knew the task wouldn't be simple.

He then bowed and said, "I will do my best to complete whatever you ask, Senior."

Wuxian looked at Zhu Ganglie and said with a pale smile, "Take the Three Lives Flower to Linglong Fairy and find the Netherworld Flower in the Underworld!"

Zhu Ganglie's face was filled with a strange expression. He had obtained Linglong Fairy's Purple Mist Incarnation in the Bone Cave and had reshaped the Qingyang Ancient Lamp's wick. He had also promised to deliver her talisman to Linglong's blessed land.

Now, Wuxian wanted him to meet Linglong Fairy, but he didn't know who she was.

Thinking that Linglong Fairy had already perished, he said, "Senior, Linglong Fairy seems to have perished. How can I deliver the Three Lives Flower to her? Moreover, the Underworld is heavily guarded, and one must reach the Soul Realm to enter it."

"I sense Linglong Fairy's aura on you. Why don't you know about her? If not for her aura, I wouldn't have expended my energy to help you. As for the Underworld, don't worry. I will teach you the Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra, which can conceal your cultivation. There are countless giant beasts here for you to practice this technique."

Hearing Wuxian's words, Zhu Ganglie's eyebrows twitched, and his expression became strange. He then cautiously said, "I once met Linglong Fairy's Purple Mist Incarnation and received a treasure from her. I also obtained a cultivation technique called the Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra from the Underworld. I wonder if it is the same as yours?"

Wuxian's eyes narrowed as he stared at Zhu Ganglie for a moment before saying, "Since you have such a connection, it is fitting that you come to help me. Linglong was extremely proud and cold to others, but her incarnation was a person of deep emotion. Since you have her incarnation's help and are practicing my Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra, you should do this task."

As he spoke, Wuxian lightly tapped his hand, and the five ghosts Zhu Ganglie had condensed appeared in the air, transforming into five giant beasts standing beside him.

"You are fortunate to have these five ancient giant beasts. It seems you don't need my help to condense the five ghosts. Since you have already practiced this technique, I will teach you the complete Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra. Although I modified it from the Ten Directions of Hell, the subsequent techniques are from my ancient witch clan. Using the five ghosts as magical tools, you will be considered my half-disciple once you practice this witch technique. I once used the Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra to enter the Underworld to collect death energy, but I was forced back by the Ten Kings of Hell and had to come to this Spirit Marsh."

As Wuxian spoke, his face showed a hint of desolation, and his cloudy eyes reflected a touch of nostalgia.

At this moment, Zhu Ganglie felt a bitter smile. He never expected to have such a connection with Wuxian and Linglong.

Hearing Wuxian's words, he felt enlightened and lightly bowed, preparing to pay respects to a new master.

However, Wuxian lightly raised his hand and said, "No need to pay respects. My ancient witch clan only accepts humans. Since you practice the cultivation technique, you cannot be a witch."

As he spoke, Wuxian lightly tapped his hand, and the entire Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra entered Zhu Ganglie's mind.

"The Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra originally requires you to reach the equivalent of the Daoist Soul Realm to transform into true fierce beasts. However, to resolve your clashing magical power, I have slightly modified the technique. Now, you can integrate the five ghosts into your divine soul, allowing the power of the Five Ghosts Heavenly King Sutra to harmonize your conflicting magical powers. It will also give you the ability to transform into five fierce beasts. In the future, as you cultivate the five ghosts, they will integrate into your divine soul, enhancing its power and giving you the ability to transform into fierce beasts."

Hearing Wuxian's words, Zhu Ganglie was overjoyed and bowed deeply, never expecting to not only resolve his clashing magical power but also gain a blessing in disguise.

"Don't be too happy. The fierce beasts you transform into will only have form but no substance, and their power will vary with your strength. Moreover, I have expended my soul energy to modify the technique, not only to have you deliver the Three Lives Flower and find the Netherworld Flower, but also to seek trouble for someone."

Zhu Ganglie's joyful expression turned serious. The person Wuxian wanted to seek trouble for was likely at the same level as him.