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Chapter 711 - 68 Ghost General’s Conspiracy, Players+ Tournament (Volume 5 Complete)_2

Chapter 711: Chapter 68 Ghost General’s Conspiracy, Players+ Tournament (Volume 5 Complete)_2

However, although the Ghost Generals could use Netherworld Magic, they were not professional spellcasters. Even with the combined strength of the Four Ghost Generals, they were unable to open the Immortal Seal.

The abnormal phenomenon of Yin Energy gathering was due to their attempts.

At this moment, the Four Ghost Generals were speechless as they looked at the untouched seal.

Evil Shadow (Netherworld Ghost General): "No matter how difficult it is, we must continue to try. As long as we open this Ghost Gate, our Netherworld Army will invade the mortal world again."

Jue Gu (Netherworld Ghost General): "Exactly. This time, without those Immortals obstructing us, we will surely turn this mortal world into a paradise of the Netherworld."

Spirit Extinguisher (Netherworld Ghost General): "Sigh, how many years has it been since we felt the nourishing Yin Energy of the Netherworld Paradise? The longer we stay in this mortal world, the more our strength wanes."

Duan Zui (Netherworld Ghost General): "Then let us continue to try! What of the Immortal Seal? It has been three thousand years; surely, its immortal power is almost depleted. A few more attempts will surely bring success. By then—"

"Hehehe, if I were you, I wouldn’t be so confident," a voice suddenly interrupted the conversation of the Four Ghost Generals.

The Four Ghost Generals were surprised, as the surrounding area was filled with the Ghost Soldiers and resurrected Corpse Soldiers they had summoned.

Who could have made it here without a sound?

The Four Ghost Generals fixed their eyes on a black shadow slowly drifting out of the darkness.

The figure appeared to be a human cloaked in black, but shrouded in such darkness that it seemed like a moving ink blot, floating in the air, seemingly more ghostly than the Ghost Generals.

The Four Ghost Generals did not drop their guard upon seeing the shadow.

Instead, they raised their weapons.

Evil Shadow (Netherworld Ghost General): "Do you think you can deceive us, returnee? I saw through your identity at once."

Jue Gu (Netherworld Ghost General): "Indeed, did you expect a mere Netherworld incarnation to fool us? It’s not that easy."

The shadow remained unfazed. "Hehe, I had no intention to hide it. Yes, I am a returnee, but we returnees are not united. Each has their own goals and pursuits. You must have noticed by now that I practice Netherworld Magic. With my current cultivation, I will soon achieve a Yin Soul Body, making me no different from the Ghost Clan.

If the Ghost Gate opens and the Netherworld Aura purifies this world, my Netherworld Magic will naturally grow stronger.

So don’t worry about me; I’m here to help."

Spirit Extinguisher (Netherworld Ghost General): "You have a way to open this seal?"

"Indeed, but I won’t help for free. If you want my assistance in opening the Ghost Gate, you must teach me all the Netherworld Magic you know.

Moreover, once the Ghost Gate opens, it will cause a great commotion. Soul Suppressing Pass will definitely be prepared, and the returnees of Fengyin State will gather here. Even with the Netherworld Army, it will be hard to conquer Soul Suppressing Pass.

If you agree to teach me your Netherworld Magic, I will not only help you open the gate but also have a way to prevent the returnees of Fengyin State from supporting Soul Suppressing Pass in the short term."

The Four Ghost Generals exchanged glances and quickly deliberated.

Though the person in front of them was a returnee, he somehow seemed agreeable.

Besides, the returnees were indeed troublesome, and Soul Suppressing Pass was hard to attack. If the garrison was well-fortified, even a large army would be merely a wasted effort.

The Four Ghost Generals looked at each other and said, "Deal. When do we start?"

The shadow smiled, "Now is not the time yet. Be patient for a few more days. When the time comes, I will naturally open the gate. For now—send me the task."

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Xiao Jie did not linger at Soul Suppressing Pass for too long and soon left with his men.

This place currently had no need for capturing.

However, it was necessary to keep an eye on it. According to the background setting, this pass was crucial in protecting Fengyin State from the destruction of the Undead Army. It was by building Soul Suppressing Pass that the army of the Longhua Empire cut off the Netherworld Army and isolated the battlefield.

Although there were still ghosts appearing sporadically across Fengyin State, overall, the situation wasn’t too terrifying. At least the common folks could still live their lives.

If Soul Suppressing Pass truly fell and countless undead swarmed into Fengyin State, it would be a disaster.

Xiao Jie was contemplating this when he received a private message from Long Xingtianxia.

Long Xingtianxia: How’s it going? Did you receive the money?

Hidden Moon Following Wind: I got it. By the way, I noticed some troubling signs at Soul Suppressing Pass. It seems like something is about to happen. When are we planning to capture this place?

Long Xingtianxia: There’s no rush for that. For now, our priority is to seize the territories of the Six Towns. After all, we need taxes, right?

Only with tax revenue can we establish an army. With an army, we can then consider taking these strategic points. Otherwise, even if we capture it, there won’t be anyone to defend it. We can’t rely just on a few hundred players, can we?

Xiao Jie thought to himself that it made sense.

This game allowed for tax collection, and after capturing Luoyang Town, Xiao Jie studied the territorial system and was delighted to find that he could collect commercial taxes from the merchants in the town.

Players could freely decide the tax rates, which directly impacted market prices.

For example, a medium bottle of golden sore medicine cost 100 Wen. If a 50% commercial tax was imposed, the shop price would increase to 150 Wen, and the additional 50 Wen would become Dragon Soaring Country’s tax revenue.