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Chapter 274 The Battle Frenzy in the Spirit Realm: Key Information!

Ling Feng ignored the petrified state of his teammates behind him.

He walked to the giant body of the Wood Sprite, threw a Poké Ball, and the giant body turned into a red light and entered the Poké Ball, successfully capturing it without any shaking.

Such injuries are obviously not fatal to a Champion-level Ghost-type Pokémon, but they are still considered serious. The Spirit World will have to treat this Wood Fairy later, since it was only affected by the Spirit World Tide and launched the attack, and was essentially innocent.

At the same time, the flames from the crystal chandelier illuminated the crevices of several rocks nearby.

"Come out, you're safe now."

Ling Feng put away the Poké Ball and spoke into the crack.

A moment later, three young men in black uniforms, supporting each other, emerged from behind the rocks, their faces pale and still shaken.

They were all wounded and listless, clearly exhausted from the pursuit of the Wood Demon.

When they saw the huge, charred remains of the Rotten Wood Demon on the ground, and Ling Feng standing beside the remains with the ghostly blue flame crystal lamp spirit floating beside him, their shock was no less than that of Rex and the others.

"Was it...was it you who saved us?"

The young man at the head of the group, his face marked with blood, asked in a hoarse voice, his eyes filled with gratitude and disbelief.

"Don't mention it, it was just a favor," Ling Feng said succinctly, pointing to the supply crate that Rex was carrying.

"We're delivering supplies to the third outpost. Come with us."

The three watchmen seemed to wake from a dream, nodding hurriedly, their eyes filled with confusion as they looked at Ling Feng.

They simply couldn't fathom how this young man could defeat that rotten wood demon.

Could this person just be a big shot in disguise?

Trainers of Ghost-type and Psychic-type Pokémon can indeed do this easily.

Yes, that must be it.

Next, the three survivors from the spirit world joined Ling Feng in continuing their journey towards the third outpost.

This time, Rex, Lina, and Barton followed silently behind Ling Feng, without uttering a single question, and didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

They began to communicate with each other through eye contact, and the content of their communication was quite obvious.

The rest of the journey went exceptionally smoothly.

Ling Feng always manages to avoid the berserk ghost swarms and energy turbulence zones, whether large or small, in advance.

Occasionally, when they encounter a few random, clumsy, berserk Pokémon, Ling Feng doesn't even need to lift a finger; Rex and his two companions rush in and take them down, as if making up for the regret of not being able to intervene earlier.

About half an hour later, an outpost standing between two huge black cliffs, built of solid rock and covered with defensive runes and energy turrets, came into view.

Outside the outpost, the traces of fierce fighting were everywhere—scorched earth, broken rocks, and remnants of Ghost-type energy that had not yet dissipated. The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and the chilling scent unique to Ghost energy.

The gates of the outpost were tightly shut, and shadowy figures moved about on the high walls, on high alert.

The gates slowly opened only when three surviving Night's Watchmen appeared with a supply squad.

A burly, towering, bald man with a hideous scar on his face, dressed in heavy black armor, stood at the door. Beside him was a massive, exceptionally large Night Demon Spirit radiating a powerful aura.

"Report to Captain Tieyan! The supplies have arrived!" The surviving young Night Watchman saluted excitedly.

Tie Yan's gaze swept over the supply crates, landing on Rex's team. Finally, his sharp, piercing eyes settled on Ling Feng and the Crystal Lamp Spirit beside him, radiating a Heavenly King-level aura.

He had obviously learned about what had happened on the road from the communications.

“Thunder Hammer Squad? And… this Mr. Ling Feng?” Tie Yan’s voice was deep and powerful. He strode forward, ignoring Rex’s outstretched hand, and walked directly to Ling Feng, his weathered eyes fixed on him.

"Thank you for your timely assistance, and thank you for saving these three good-for-nothing boys."

Tieyan's voice was very solemn, "I am even more grateful for the supplies you sent, which solved our urgent problem. On behalf of all the watchmen of the Third Outpost, I, Tieyan, pay you the highest respect!"

He pounded his chest and gave a standard salute, which seemed to be the Night's Watch's own custom.

Ling Feng nodded slightly in response.

Tie Yan lowered his hand, his gaze becoming even sharper: "Sir, your strength... far surpasses that of ordinary bounty hunters. With the outbreak of the Spirit Realm tide, the pressure on the outer perimeter is immense, and locations like the Third Outpost are under even greater pressure."

“We are severely understaffed here, and high-end combat personnel are even scarcer. I…” He took a deep breath, his tone pleading.

"May I personally request that you remain at the Third Outpost temporarily to assist us in its defense? The Night's Watch Fortress will certainly not shortchange you in terms of reward! The Spirit Realm will also remember this favor!"

"Once this is all over, we can let you join the Spirit Realm lineage."

Rex and the others were all taken aback when they heard this.

A bond in the spirit world!
Joining the spirit world faction?!

If anyone else heard this, they would definitely agree without hesitation, and might even be overjoyed.

Because the significance behind this is extraordinary. The Spirit World has an astonishing amount of resources and an immense power. Countless powerful trainers have tried to apply to join the Spirit World lineage, but almost all of them have been turned away.

But now, Ling Feng has this opportunity.

They knew that this mysterious and powerful young man probably wouldn't continue with their team on any other small missions.

Ling Feng's gaze passed over Tie Yan and looked towards the rear of the outpost.

That was the direction of the Deep Zone marked on the map. The turbulent energy currents in the air were even more violent, with muffled energy booms and the shrieks of countless ghostly Pokémon faintly emanating from it.

He did not answer Tieyan immediately, but turned to Rex:
"Alright, your mission is complete. When you go back and settle your payment with Mo Yu, you can have my share too. I'm not short of money."

Rex was taken aback, then quickly nodded.

"Yes, yes, yes! Brother Ling Feng... no, Brother Feng, you're busy! We owe you so much this time! If you ever need anything from our Thunder Hammer Squad, just let us know, and I, Lei, will do anything for you!"

Ling Feng nodded, saying nothing more, and turned his gaze back to the chaotic area leading to the depths of the spirit world.

"I'm willing to help you, let's go."

Tie Yan's weathered eyes lingered on Ling Feng for a moment.

"It's so kind of you to help."

His voice was husky with gratitude, but there was no unnecessary formality.

"The front lines need every bit of strength, especially strong individuals like you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and strode towards the back of the outpost.

The energy fluctuations in that direction were even more chaotic, and a sickening roar could be faintly heard.

The enormous night demon hovered silently behind him.

Its massive body exuded a heavy sense of oppression, making the surrounding air seem thicker.

Ling Feng lifted his foot to follow.

Gengar floated curiously beside him, its scarlet eyes darting around as it surveyed the tense and deadly atmosphere within the outpost.

The chandelier spirit had toned down its previous imposing presence, its pale blue flame burning quietly, looking just like an ordinary candle. Even so, it still drew the attention of the Night Watchers along the way, who instinctively parted to make way for it.

The road to the real front lines was not long, but it felt like crossing two worlds.

The busy and orderly atmosphere inside the outpost was instantly replaced by noise and chaos after passing through a heavy metal gate covered with purple runes.

The turbulent energy currents in the air became even more violent, the wind carrying the smell of gunpowder, burnt smells, and the chill unique to ghost-type energy.

In the distance, the sounds of colliding energy and the sharp, mournful cries of ghost Pokémon rose and fell incessantly.

Tie Yan walked briskly while introducing the topic, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

"See? This is the battlefield of the Spirit Realm lineage."

He stopped and glanced at the chaotic area ahead.

"For hundreds of years, generations of us have taken root here, shed blood, and sacrificed our lives to barely maintain this barrier and prevent the problems of the spirit world from affecting reality."

He pointed to the Night Watchmen around him, dressed in dark gray or black uniforms.

Those people looked exhausted, and each of them was accompanied by a powerful Ghost-type Pokémon.

“There are no weaklings who can stand firm here, but your strength is really strong. Even in the entire Spirit Realm, you can be considered one of the top beings. I truly admire you.”

Ling Feng's gaze swept over the calm and well-trained Night Watchers, as well as their various ghostly companions who exuded powerful energy.

Dream Demon, Night Giant...

There were even a few particularly sinister-looking eyes and a snow fairy of considerable size.

Their strength was all at least at the mid-level of Quasi-Heavenly King.

Ling Feng immediately understood.

The other person's words initially sounded like a compliment, but the four key words, "top-notch," caught his attention.

No wonder Tieyan's expression was more surprised than shocked when he saw the crystal chandelier.

While Elite Four members aren't as rare as in the original series, and there are quite a few Elite Four-level trainers in this world, they are still considered powerful figures who command respect in their respective regions.

But here it's only considered "relatively top-tier".

This realization gave him a deeper understanding of the spiritual lineage's foundation.

Tie Yan glanced at Ling Feng, his eyes filled with barely concealed curiosity.

"To be honest, Mr. Ling Feng, I'm very curious, how did you manage to train your Ghost-type partners to this level?"

He paused, then continued.

"Even in our Spirit World, where resources are abundant, I've never seen anyone at this age possess a Champion-level Ghost Pokémon. As for that Gengar... although it's not Champion-level, I can still sense that it's very strong."

As someone from the Spirit Realm lineage, he could immediately tell that Ling Feng's two Pokémon were special.

You can't exactly tell the truth that you ate too much candy...
He didn't stop walking, but simply replied casually:
"I was lucky and encountered some special opportunities."

His answer was ambiguous, but his mind was focused on the information revealed in Tie Yan's words.

Is "top-tier" just a euphemism for "King-level" here?
What level is truly the pinnacle?
It should be champion level, right?
"How powerful is your strongest fighter?"

Ling Feng's voice carried a perfectly measured hint of inquiry, his gaze still fixed on the chaotic outline of the battlefield ahead.

The hideous scar on Tie Yan's face seemed to move slightly with his expression, and his tone held a hint of awe.

“Deep within the spirit realm, there are three Soul-Suppressing Towers, guarded by three realm lords.”

“Every Realm Lord is a true pinnacle of the Ghost System. Their main partners… possess unfathomable strength.”

At this point, Tie Yan paused, seemingly considering his words, before finally speaking with certainty:

"Especially the strongest Lord Will... It is said that if Lord Will goes all out and faces both the Kanto and Fengyuan Alliance Champions at the same time, he may not necessarily be at a disadvantage!"

How to deal with both Wataru and Daigo at the same time?

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow.

Is it really that powerful?

The champion is the pinnacle of a region's trainer strength, not to mention that Lance and Steven are both true powerhouses.

Could this realm lord, who has never appeared in the original work, really possess such great strength?
So it seems that what Tieyan said is true.
An idea formed in his mind almost instantly.

Special Character! Game Promotion! Emotional Threshold! Extra Rewards!

A perfect route clearly emerged.

Promoting the game to important characters unlocks higher emotional thresholds and yields richer rewards—this is all old news.
This "Lord of the Realm" Will is undoubtedly an extremely special and powerful character.

If we could promote the game to him...

What will the unlocked reward be?
Ling Feng's lips curled into a smile.

Based on previous experience, the character's abilities in the emotional threshold reward are often related to the character's own attributes or traits.

Will is a top-tier Ghost-type trainer, and of his three Pokémon, Gengar and Chandelure are both Ghost-type!
If I could acquire Ghost-type abilities...

That's a perfect match for my major!!

Wouldn't that be incredibly awesome?

Just as Ling Feng was rapidly thinking about promoting the game to Will, Tie Yan had already led him through the last bunker made of huge rocks.

The scene before him suddenly opened up, instantly pulling Ling Feng back to reality from his thoughts.

This is a huge canyon, as if it had been forcibly torn apart by some enormous force.

On both sides are steep rock walls, gleaming with an ominous purplish-black hue.

At the end of the canyon, the space presents an eerie sense of distortion, with gray mist swirling, as if connecting to another, even more insane world.

In this relatively open valley, a fierce battle is unfolding!

The number of Night Watchers, far exceeding that of the Third Outpost, along with a large number of people dressed in various styles and clearly from different factions, are commanding their respective Pokémon to fight against the Ghost-type Pokémon that are constantly pouring out from the depths of the canyon.

Ling Feng glanced around and saw trainers wearing League standard battle suits, some well-equipped and fierce-looking bounty hunters, and many independent trainers with unique auras and a variety of Pokémon by their side.

Their strength fluctuates greatly, but they are generally around the level of a gym leader.

In the outside world, this is already a very powerful force.

But at this moment, they are like reefs, struggling to withstand the raging tide.

The battlefield was extremely brutal.

(End of this chapter)