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Chapter 216 Ji Liang's Howling Wind Enters the Nightmare Kingdom, Abyss Realm Emerges with New Life [Two-in-One]

It's no wonder the demonic cultivators were so agitated.

They originally thought that after being taken under Tang Hao's command, they would make a living in this nightmare kingdom.

Regardless of the circumstances, they exist in the form of inanimate objects or ghosts.

Who would have thought that the Wind Master, after being summoned away once, would return with a physical body?

Within the Nightmare Kingdom, every soldier was clad in armor, with not a sliver of skin exposed. Whether they were truly ghosts or not, no one could tell.

When Jiuyao fought with Shi Buyu, although they displayed the ability to switch between reality and illusion, they still couldn't figure out whether they were human or ghost.

Seeing the form of the Wind Master, no one could help but understand.

The masters of the Nightmare Kingdom, to whom they will later serve, possess the ability to regain their physical bodies.

A group of demonic cultivators immediately surrounded them, asking questions all at once.

"Brother Hu, what business does the Lord have with you?"

"Could it be that you've done something meritorious? Fellow Daoist Hu is no longer in ghost form. Could you tell us about it?"

"My lord, for the sake of our past friendship, please tell me what's going on."

"I know I was wrong. I was too rough with you just now. Let me rub it for you."

"Senior brother..."

The surroundings became noisy and chaotic. Listening to the flattering words, Feng Bohan was extremely pleased with himself.

A smile curved his lips, but halfway up, he seemed to remember something, paused slightly, and stole a glance at Jiu Yao.

They saw the nine adults watching them with smiles.

There was no displeasure on his face; he seemed to be pleased with the situation.

He finally felt relieved, and the corners of his lips curved into a wide smile.

At the same time, thoughts were flashing through my mind.

It was very easy for the Lord to convert him; a single dragon butterfly was all it took.

During this time, when he was about to give up, the master used a hand seal. Otherwise, he chatted with the two female cultivators the whole time.

Feng Bohan couldn't figure out whether the hand seal was for protecting his own consciousness or for reclaiming some of the Dragon Butterfly's power.

The thought that it might be the latter made him feel like he had lost out, and he cursed himself for being so useless.

When the demonic cultivators inquired about his situation, Jiuyao showed no displeasure or reprimand whatsoever; on the contrary, he seemed quite pleased to see this.

This shows that they will soon have their own opportunities to receive the transformation bestowed by the Lord.

Thinking of this, Feng Bohan didn't put on airs and bowed to everyone.

Then he raised his voice and said, "Fellow practitioners, please stop calling me Master from now on. That was my identity in life. I am Feng Bohan, and I have now pledged my allegiance to the Sovereign."

"As for flesh and blood, hehe." He shook his black robe with gold patterns. "It is indeed a gift from our lord. As long as you can show your value, you will receive the lord's reward sooner or later."

He made no mention of the Hufeng clan matter arranged by Tang Hao in his words.

Even if these people are his master's prey, there are some things he can't just reveal.

It's best to mention the specific arrangements from above less and the related rewards received more often—this is a lesson Feng Bohan learned from his many years at Phoenix Palace.

Everyone's gaze swept over him. The style of his robe was similar to that of Jiu Yao, except that it had far fewer gold patterns.

Immediately afterwards, they were captivated by the content of the other person's words.

"By submitting to the ruler, can I regain my physical body?"

"No, does the Overlord owe you something? Didn't you hear Brother Feng say that you have to demonstrate your value!"

"Self-worth? This... I used to be known as Jade Face Makeup, and my greatest skill was serving men. I don't know anything about you, Master..."

"Tch, withered flower and fallen willow. What kind of person is the Sovereign? How dare you, with your lowly status, even dream of him? Lord Nine Luminaries is above you; it's not your turn."

Upon hearing this, the faces of those with jade-like makeup, including the two lovers, all changed color.

Shen Mengyao, in particular, bit her lower lip tightly. Intense pain came from her lips, but not a drop of blood flowed out, constantly reminding her that she was now a ghost.

If we were to ask who was the most composed in the main hall, it would undoubtedly be none other than Master Buyu.

Upon hearing Feng Bohan's words that after submitting and demonstrating their value, they would have the opportunity to receive the blessing of a physical body, they were immediately convinced that they could obtain a physical body.

Shi Buyu appeared calm on the surface, but his anxious heart was finally at peace.

'Among those present, besides Jiu Yao and her few women, who can compare to me?' A huge weight lifted from her heart, and she felt a surge of relief. 'Thanks to the spurring from Tang Hao, I went into seclusion to form my core as soon as I got back.'

Otherwise... you might have to rely on sex appeal to rise to power.

She glanced at Shen Mengyao, Jiang Yourong, and those women with jade-like makeup: 'At least I'm still a virgin, much better than these used women.'

Then, a question flashed through her mind for a moment: Are there differences in this aspect between ghosts?
"Forget it, I won't rely on that. With my Core Formation stage cultivation, I'll eventually be given an important position." Master Buyu said calmly.

His gaze swept over Jiu Yao: 'Tang Hao possesses the Nightmare Kingdom, which is indeed astonishing, but he has only recently risen to power; the Core Formation stage is already the strongest force under his command.'

The more Shi Buyu thought about it, the more certain he became.

The next moment, a strange fluctuation suddenly arose in the hall.

This aroused a deep-seated urge in the demonic cultivators to submit and worship.

At the same moment, they noticed.

The soldiers in the main hall suddenly turned in unison to the second-level platform, looking up at the throne platform that resembled a nine-petaled stone lotus.

Even the Nine Luminaries stood up and turned around respectfully.

"Is someone coming?"

A faint gasp rang out, and everyone reacted, looking up expectantly.

really.

Then, at the center of the nine-leaf stone lotus, black and gold light dust swirled and dispersed, and an extremely magnificent throne emerged from the void.

"Welcome my lord!"

Jiuyao and his soldiers bowed respectfully.

The demonic cultivators were taken aback, and quickly bowed in greeting, though their voices were uneven, their words were quite consistent: "We pay our respects to the Nightmare Overlord!"

"Yes, no need for formalities!"

Upon hearing that familiar young voice, the demonic cultivators were truly certain that the master of this place was indeed Tang Hao, the true disciple of the Qinghua Sect and the newly promoted Core Formation True Person.

The teacher straightened up without speaking, lowered his head slightly, and took a deep breath.

'As the Core Formation cultivator with the highest cultivation level among this group, he will definitely be the first to express his intention to recruit me. How can I leave a deep impression on him and make him rely on me more in the future?'

Thinking this way, she adjusted her emotions.

He exuded an air of pride and self-assurance, yet remained humble and reserved.

It has a kind of contradictory beauty.

Perhaps only someone like her, with two personalities, could simultaneously display two completely different temperaments.

Shi Buyu confidently thought to himself, 'She is exceptionally beautiful, while I am alluring and seductive. Such stark contrasts—you must have been incredibly curious for a while now, haven't you?'

"At this moment, the sudden display of such contradictory temperaments is sure to ignite your curiosity, isn't it?" A look of determination flashed in her eyes.

Then, she looked up at the Nine-Leaf Stone Lotus Throne.

The scene that greeted her shattered her previous certainty and her current confidence. On the throne platform, a young man sat on the throne, with two stunningly beautiful female cultivators on either side of him.

On the left, aloof and ethereal, she stood there, her graceful figure radiating elegance.

Her right side was alluring, and she leaned against the armrest of the throne, her beauty captivating.

Shi Buyu couldn't help but swallow hard. She had to admit defeat: 'These two are basically upgraded versions of me and her, aren't they?'

Moreover, with her experience and discerning eye as a seasoned womanizer, she could tell at a glance that there was something fishy going on between the three of them.

More importantly, the two women's cultivation levels were far higher than hers; they were both Nascent Soul cultivators. What did she have to compare herself to?
'Senior Brother Zhong's information was actually true. Bai Jue, the First Moon Master of the [Inviting Moon Sect], is still alive. It just didn't mention that she's with Tang Hao.'

However, she quickly came to terms with it.

The information that Senior Brother Zhong Mubai sent back to the sect was already more than half a year ago.

As far as she knew, Tang Hao had only recently embarked on his cultivation journey, and even if she had encountered him, she wouldn't have paid much attention to a mere Qi Refining cultivator.

"Tsk tsk, Yaoyue Baijue, Qinghua Yanyu Mian, I didn't lose unjustly." Shi Buyu's eyes dimmed, his unique aura disappeared, and he lowered his head and looked no different from the demonic cultivator beside him.

Bai Jue, however, took in the entire scene.

He nudged Tang Hao with his elbow and said with a smile, "Brother, your trip to the Free and Unfettered Sword Sect has been truly fruitful. Your luck is amazing!"

“Indeed, the remains of Ji Liang, the soul of Ji Liang, the [Wind Spirit Longevity Pill], the twin pills, the [Calamity Removal], and the Yin energy—these are all great opportunities.” Unaware of her hidden meaning, Tang Hao couldn’t help but sigh.

And these are just the visible gains; the hidden gains are even greater.

The stone sword, the Nightmare Throne, a large number of magical weapons and artifacts, as well as genuine items both overt and covert, and the accompanying replicas, make it a very profitable business.

Seeing his greedy look, Bai Jue burst out laughing.

She stopped hiding her intentions and said directly, "Aren't these ghosts a bounty? And there are so many beautiful female cultivators, let me see!"

Bai Jue pretended to peek out and pointed in the distance with his finger.

"Childhood sweetheart Shen Mengyao, old rival Jiang Yourong, new nemesis Shi Buyu, tsk tsk, quite a complete collection indeed..."

Yan Yumin, watching from the side, couldn't help but purse her lips to hide her smile at the jealousy emanating from him.

Even though Tang Hao is a novice when it comes to love, he is still a modern young man who has been influenced by countless novels, movies, and TV series, so he still has this much awareness.

He said with a serious expression, "Those are clearly traitors, those who take their anger out on others..."

He followed Bai Jue's finger and pointed to each point, correcting her address. When he got to Shi Buyu, he suddenly paused.

Seeing that she was about to speak, he quickly said, "Yes, an ungrateful person."

"These people are all disloyal, unfilial, heartless, and unjust." Tang Hao said indignantly, then turned to her with a serious expression.

He asked in a tone of seeking advice, "Please teach me, Sister Jue, what should I do with them? Or should I just throw them out and let their souls be scattered to the winds?"

Bai Jue actually pretended to be thinking.

"She's just teasing you. You can accept all these people, whether you keep them by your side or distribute them, they will all be of great benefit to you." Ignoring Bai Jue's eye roll, Yan Yumin exposed her.

Tang Hao knew perfectly well that they were just joking around.

However, upon hearing Yan Yumin's words, he replied seriously, "That's right, but there's no rush. I'll convert them one by one along the way."

As they were talking, a thought suddenly struck him. He reached out and made a sweeping motion in front of him, opening a rift passage.

"Neigh, neigh..."

A loud neighing of a horse came first.

Then, a divine horse, pure white with a mane as red as blood and eyes shining with golden light, stepped out from the crevice.

Its body was slightly transparent, and there was a faint black aura surrounding it, which clearly indicated that it was also in a ghostly state.

"What a divine measure!"

"What happened? Wasn't it already dead at the hands of the Wind Master?"

"What Master? It's Brother Feng. It seems the Overlord summoned it."

The demons, who had been standing respectfully with their heads bowed, all looked up at the sky upon hearing the commotion.

They then turned to the former Wind Guardian, Feng Bohan, without prior agreement.

Feng Bohan's mouth gaped open. He hadn't expected that as soon as he told his master the method, the other party would actually summon Ji Liang's remnant soul.

A question then arose in his mind: 'Wasn't it said that once Jiliang's body was incomplete, it would be impossible to summon its remnant soul?'

'How could we forget the Lord's methods? We can summon Jiliang's remnant souls through rituals. He is a manipulator of souls, so how could he be bound by such rules?' He sighed and rationalized it for himself.

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Feng Bohan, trying to impress his master, said, "Death and souls are exactly within our control, so what's the big deal?"

Upon hearing this, the demonic cultivators wore expressions that said, "That makes sense."

Next, at the scene of Ji Liang's transformation, Feng Bohan's act of putting on a show was also very complete.

Then, Shenma Jiliang trotted to the throne and lowered his head to get close to Tang Hao.

Tang Hao reached out and touched its forehead, and two marks were unknowingly imprinted on it.

As soon as a giant black-gold dragon butterfly appeared, it disintegrated into countless black-gold threads and surged into Ji Liang's body.

"Neigh, neigh..."

Gently patting its forehead to soothe its unease, Tang Hao said softly, "Just stay here and integrate the power. Don't be afraid, take your time!"

Having learned from his previous experience, Tang Hao had a clear understanding of the key points of the transformation and was not worried about Ji Liang having any problems.

He looked around and said to Bai Jue and Yan Yumin, "Let's go out for a walk. The Nightmare Kingdom is not just this palace; there is a vast space outside."

"Oh? Then we really should go take a look." The two of them had genuinely thought that the so-called Nightmare Kingdom was this enormous palace.

After all, in their eyes, it was already quite rare for Tang Hao, who had just entered the Core Formation stage, to have such a space of his own.

Tang Hao noticed the two women's surprise, smiled, and said nothing more. With a wave of his hand, the three of them disappeared from the Nine-Leaf Stone Lotus.

Only the divine horse Jiliang, who was merging with the Nightmare Butterfly, remained on the throne platform.

Although the demonic cultivators regretted Tang Hao's departure, they kept their eyes fixed on Ji Liang on the stone platform.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, they will likely undergo similar means, or rituals, to gain a new life and regain their physical bodies.

Under their watchful eyes, Shenma Jiliang lay quietly on the ground.

Apart from a slight, barely perceptible tremor in his body, he seemed to have fallen asleep.

Well, if it weren't for the fact that its body was gradually transforming from translucent to solid and firm over time, they would have really thought that Jiliang was just asleep.

"Is the difference really that big?" Feng Bohan stared, mouth agape, watching Ji Liang's transformation ceremony.

Compared to before, when she was in excruciating pain and howling like a banshee, she suddenly felt incredibly ashamed.

But he never considered that all of this might simply be because his master's technology had been upgraded.

"Neigh, neigh..."

After an unknown amount of time, the divine horse Jiliang stood upright, emitting a joyful and excited neigh.

Then, with a thud of its four hooves, it galloped off towards the outside of the hall.

Everyone followed the trail until they reached the outside of the hall.

Only then did they realize with astonishment that the outside world seemed to have changed slightly.

There was a faint hint of green in it.

(End of this chapter)