Translator: CinderTL
The Ghost Qi suddenly began to swirl violently, forming a funnel-shaped vortex resembling a tornado.
The vortex grew larger and more frenzied, exuding a terrifying suction force that seemed to want to devour everything around it.
"I'll see just who dares to stir up trouble in my Silver Wolf Clan!"
The Silver Wolf on the peak of the Holy Mountain roared.
This was Xiao Tian, the new Wolf King of the Silver Wolf Clan, succeeding Xiao Yue.
With a spread of his massive wings, Xiao Tian shot into the sky like an arrow, charging directly into the Ghost Qi vortex.
He opened his jaws and unleashed a stream of white mist.
The mist was frigid beyond measure. Wherever it passed, countless ice crystals instantly formed in the air.
The white mist slammed into the Ghost Qi vortex.
Under the assault of the extreme cold, the surface of the vortex abruptly crystallized, forming vast sheets of ice crystals.
The ice crystals spread inward, gradually freezing the entire Ghost Qi vortex solid.
In an instant, a massive, swirling ice block took shape high in the sky.
Too heavy to float, the ice block plummeted toward the ground with a thunderous crash.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ice block slammed into a corner of Heavenly Wolf Mountain.
Ice crystals shattered, and rocks flew in all directions.
The rumbling echoes of the impact continued to reverberate, like the thunderous charge of a thousand armies.
"Not good! A feint!"
The Wolf King's body trembled. He immediately turned and flew toward the opposite side of the circular Heavenly Wolf Mountain.
It had just sensed someone attacking the Silver Wolf Clan's treasure vault.
Immediately, two Silver Wolves of similar size followed it.
However, three Silver Wolves, each around thirty meters long, remained on the Holy Mountain.
When the Wolf King arrived at the vault with the two Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves, they found a Fourth-Tier Mid-Stage Ghost Emperor leading a horde of low-level ghost creatures in an assault on the vault's main gate.
The Silver Wolf Clan's treasure vault, a place of utmost importance, was naturally protected by a Formation. While not as intricate as the Human Race's top-tier Formations, it was still beyond the ability of a Fourth-Tier Mid-Stage Ghost Emperor to breach quickly.
"Kill them!" Wolf King Xiaotian commanded the two Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves.
However, he made no move to join the fight himself.
He had already realized that the ghost cultivator hiding in the shadows had a different goal than the vault.
Just then, a mountain a hundred miles away erupted in a ghostly white blaze. The flames soared into the sky, quickly engulfing the entire peak.
"Could they have a grudge against the Silver Wolf Clan? Are they using the full moon to ravage Heavenly Wolf Mountain and the surrounding peaks?"
After a moment of thought, Xiaotian took flight toward the burning mountain, determined to investigate.
Meanwhile, after Xiaotian departed, a Black Shadow silently materialized at the foot of the Holy Mountain.
Black Shadow raised his hand with a wave, and several Third-Tier ghosts suddenly materialized.
These ghosts charged into the wolf pack, attacking any Silver Wolf they encountered, immediately causing panic among the Silver Wolf Clan.
Seizing the opportunity, Black Shadow swiftly dashed toward a Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass.
Three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves, stationed atop the mountain, immediately noticed the commotion at the foot of the mountain.
Instead of dealing with the Third-Tier ghosts, they charged directly at Black Shadow.
The panic caused by the ghosts was only temporary, and the Third-Tier Silver Wolves would handle it.
However, Silver Wolves were scattered throughout the Holy Mountain, and fearing accidental harm to their own kind, the three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves dared not use any spells. Instead, they pounced on Black Shadow, intending to engage in close combat, giving the lower-tier Silver Wolves time to retreat from the battlefield.
But this gave Black Shadow an opening. He successfully plucked a Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass.
Black Shadow didn't stop there. His figure surged again, moving like a wraith as he darted toward the nearest Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass.
This time, however, he wasn't so lucky.
The three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves intercepted him.
Seeing the situation turn dire, the other lower-tier Silver Wolves scattered, fleeing the Holy Mountain.
But what the Silver Wolves failed to notice was a peculiar ghost that had stealthily crept to the mountainside.
This ghost emitted no aura whatsoever, and under the cover of night, not a single Silver Wolf detected its presence.
Black Shadow, using himself as bait, drew the attention of the Silver Wolves, buying time for the ghost to pluck the Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass.
Hidden in a crevice on Heavenly Wolf Mountain, Song Wen spoke as Black Shadow first appeared. "Who is this? Daring to trespass alone on the Silver Wolf Clan's Holy Mountain?"
"In the current Immortal Cultivation World, only Gui Ni could possess such strength as a Ghost Dao cultivator," Mi He replied. Then she added, "Ji Yin, cancel the previous plan. Let's charge to the summit together. As long as you can pluck a single Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass, our agreement is fulfilled. How does that sound?"
Song Wen glanced at the three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves Gui Ni had lured to the foot of the mountain and said, "Agreed."
As the words fell, a massive Blood Mist erupted from Song Wen's body.
Blood Escape Technique!
Seeing Song Wen cast his spell, Mi He hesitated no longer. With a flash, she burst from the crevice and soared toward the Holy Mountain.
On the peak of the Holy Mountain, jagged rocks jutted out in all directions.
Scattered among these chaotic stones were over a dozen stalks of Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass.
Suddenly, a dense Blood Mist erupted into existence.
Song Wen's figure burst forth from the mist.
He raised his hand and plucked a stalk of Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass.
But before he could leave, a massive shadow loomed over him, blocking out the cold moonlight.
Looking up, Song Wen saw Wolf King Xiaotian, who had returned.
"Thief! How dare you come to the Silver Wolf Clan to steal our Rainbow Skirt Grass? Die!"
Xiaotian's voice thundered like rolling thunder, shaking the heavens and earth.
Yet, it didn't attack Song Wen.
It feared the lingering force of their battle would damage the other Rainbow Skirt Grass on the mountaintop.
Xiaotian's roar was merely meant to scare Song Wen away.
Once Song Wen had retreated far from the Holy Mountain, it could attack without restraint.
Song Wen saw through Xiaotian's scheme at a glance. He raced down the steep mountainside, heading towards the battle between Gui Ni and the three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves.
Xiaotian spread its wings and dove after Song Wen.
As they plummeted through the air, Song Wen formed a Thunder Incantation with his hands.
Instantly, dark clouds gathered overhead, and a bolt of purple lightning pierced through the clouds.
However, this bolt of lightning didn't strike Xiao Tian, who was hot on Song Wen's heels, but instead descended upon Gui Ni below.
Watching the purple lightning strike from the heavens, Gui Ni's eyes widened with fury.
"Yin Shuo, you despicable villain!" Gui Ni roared.
When Song Wen had used the Blood Escape Technique to reach the summit of the Holy Mountain, Gui Ni had already spotted him.
However, he was surrounded by three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves, and his goal—the Rainbow Skirt Grass—aligned with Song Wen's, making them temporary allies.
Gui Ni had planned to set aside their past grievances and avoid interfering with each other, hoping they could draw some of the Silver Wolf Clan's attention away from each other.
But he never expected Song Wen to attack him after picking a Millennial Rainbow Skirt Grass, clearly intending to use the Silver Wolves to eliminate him.
Song Wen's Thunder Magic was too effective against his Ghost Dao techniques, forcing Gui Ni to temporarily retreat.
He shook the black Ghost Banner in his hand, unleashing boundless Yin Energy.
The Yin Energy enveloped Gui Ni, instantly accelerating him to a terrifying speed, allowing him to escape the three Fourth-Tier Silver Wolves and vanish into the distant sky.
(End of the Chapter)
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