Upon hearing the exchange between the two ghost cultivators, Zhao Hai didnât hesitate to turn around and leave. He suspected that the changes to the underground labyrinth were caused by the ghost cultivators. Evil and Demonic Cultivators would still care about the Tyrant Blade Sectâs reaction. They werenât so careless to go to the underground labyrinth and establish a group like the Ghost Shadow Gang.
Zhao Haiâs suspicion began when he heard about the changes to the rogue cultivators. Those who joined the Ghost Shadow Gang had their strength improved by some method. And from the faces of those who attacked Wang Hu and the others, this method shouldnât be safe. If the gang wasnât supported by a large force, they wouldnât have the ability to pull in so many rogue cultivators as well as coerce other people into joining.
Demonic and Evil Cultivators werenât brave enough to offend the Tyrant Blade Sect. The only group left who would run to the territory of the Tyrant Blade Sect and made such a gang of rogue cultivators were the Ghost Cultivators.
Hearing the two ghost cultivators, Zhao Hai was able to confirm his thoughts. He now knew that the ghost cultivators were planning to turn the underground labyrinth into a base. Since he already received his information, Zhao Hai quickly left. He would send his report and leave the underground labyrinth for the sect to deal with.
But just as Zhao Hai was about to leave, a ghostly voice was suddenly heard, âYou want to leave? How about staying for a while?â Along with this voice, a jet black sword qi flew towards Zhao Haiâs location.
As soon as he heard the voice, Zhao Hai knew that the situation was going well. He quickly moved to the side. What Zhao Hai didnât expect was that the moment the sword qi hit the ground, it immediately spread into a cloud of black qi and exploded.
Zhao Hai grunted secretly. He didnât expect the enemyâs sword qi to be so strong. Zhao Hai quickly came out of the ground and rolled over before standing up.
At this time, a floating person came over. He looked coldly at Zhao Hai. Seeing this scene, Zhao Hai was shaken. This person looked scary. He was essentially a skeleton with a thin layer of skin, looking gloomy and grim.
The emaciated man wore a red robe, making him look more strange. The man gave Zhao Hai the feeling of looking at the Undead in the Space.
The red-robed man didnât have a single hair on his head. At the same time, his age couldnât be seen. Because of how thin he was, his eyes bulged a lot. His eyes also carried a ghost-like green glow.
At the same time, black-robed individuals surrounded Zhao Hai. Zhao Hai looked around and saw that all the black-robed individuals were ghost cultivators. These ghost cultivators werenât strong. The strongest among them were at the Earth Monarch Stage. Zhao Hai could simply ignore such people.
On the other hand, Zhao Hai could feel danger coming from the red-clothed ghost cultivator. Zhao Hai was certain that this cultivator was at least in the Teleportation Stage.
The red-clothed ghost cultivator looked at Zhao Hai and laughed, âKid, you actually dared. A Soul Fusion youngster has the guts to enter this place. You might have depended on your earth element divergent ability, but itâs useless against me. See if you can still escape.â
Zhao Hai looked at the red-clothed ghost cultivator and sneered, âSo what? You will know in a while. You think your people can stop me? Let me tell you, you donât have the ability to keep me here. People who can only hide in the shadows will never be my match.â
The red-clothed ghost cultivator was angered by Zhao Haiâs words. He gave Zhao Hai a cold look before saying, âFrom your tone, you seem to be from the Great Sects. Kid, tell me your name. Let this old man know who you are. If I have heard your name, then I might spare your life for the sake of your sectâs elders.â
Zhao Hai looked at the red-clothed ghost cultivator, then he laughed, âOld Ghost, youâre really naive. You think Iâll tell you my name? Just because you respect my elders? If you want to get my background, then youâre wrong.â
The red-clothed ghost cultivator sneered, âIf you donât want to tell me, then forget it. This old man doesnât care. Everyone, go capture him alive. I want to refine an artifact and I need the soul of a cultivator. His soul should be suitable.â
When the ghost cultivators heard this, they immediately complied. Before long, various types of artifacts began flying towards Zhao Hai. Ghost cultivators focus mostly on distance battles. There were very few ghost cultivators who fought in close combat.
The artifacts used by ghost cultivators were related to ghosts. Because of this, all kinds of ghastly beings flew towards Zhao Hai. Ghost screams were heard all over the cavern.
Zhao Hai saw this and couldnât help but sneer. Then his hand moved as a blade appeared in his hand. Zhao Hai used his blade and blade qi began flying outwards. All ghosts hit by the blade qi vanished from sight.
After Zhao Hai used his blade technique, eight golden gates appeared around him. Seeing this, the eyes of the red-clothed ghost cultivator couldnât help but shrink. He exclaimed, âGrand Dao comprehension! You actually practiced this blade technique to a high degree. Kid, I canât let you survive.â After he said that, the ghost cultivator pointed forward, then a dark sword qi shot towards Zhao Hai.
Zhao Hai waved his blade as another yellowish blade qi appeared. Then sword qi and blade qi collided with each other.
Boom! A loud sound was heard as Zhao Haiâs blade qi hit the enemyâs sword qi. The entire cavern was shaken by the clash. Like an earthquake, countless particles flew up.
When the dust vanished, Zhao Hai also vanished. When the red-clothed ghost cultivator saw this, he couldnât help but sneer. Then he stroked his eyes and said, âSpecterâs eyes, open!â With this sound, the sound of ghost screams was heard. Then his two bulging eyes emitted a strong green light.
The red-clothed ghost cultivator searched in all directions. However, even after scanning the entire cavern, he still couldnât see Zhao Hai. His complexion couldnât help but turn ugly.
After scanning around once more but still finding nothing, the red-clothed ghost cultivator shouted in anger, âSeal all the exits, we need to find him!â
The ghost cultivators quickly scattered in all directions. Meanwhile, Zhao Hai was still underground. In fact, he didnât go anywhere at all. He was now using his spiritual force to merge into the surrounding earth. This was the reason why the red-clothed ghost cultivator couldnât find him at all.
After the other ghost cultivators left, Zhao Hai didnât immediately get up. Instead, he stayed lying underground. Half an hour later, the red-clothed ghost cultivator looked around one last time before leaving. As he left, he muttered, âIt looks like he really escaped. Lucky kid. Iâm afraid this base could no longer be used. What a pity.â
Zhao Hai was still underground, seemingly entering into a meditative stage. He simply didnât notice the happenings outside.
Another half an hour passed and the red-clothed ghost cultivator reappeared in the cavern. After looking around for another time, he coldly snorted and then flew away.
When the red-clothed ghost cultivator left. Zhao Hai slowly moved. His speed wasnât great. He didnât make any noise nor was there any fluctuation in the surroundings.
Zhao Hai was able to reach a relatively safe area two hours later. It was an ordinary cavern in the labyrinth. Zhao Hai believes that even if the Ghost Cultivators were planning to build a base in the underground labyrinth, they wouldnât be able to control the entire labyrinth. The labyrinth was too big, itâs impossible to control it fully.
After Zhao Hai reappeared, he immediately used his portable transmission formation and vanished from sight. The next moment, he appeared back in his carriage.
The carriage was currently stopped in front of a courthouse belonging to an inn. Laura and the others were currently out playing.
When Zhao Hai reappeared in the carriage, he immediately took his communicator out and called the Yin Yang Elders. It didnât take long before the Yin Yang Elders answered. When the call connected, Zhao Hai immediately said, âMasters, thereâs an issue. Ghost Cultivators have been seen in Maze Townâs underground labyrinth. They are planning to build a base there. Please ask the sect to take action as soon as possible.â
Upon hearing the report, the complexion on the Yin Yang Eldersâ faces changed. They knew that Zhao Hai wouldnât joke about this matter. The Yin Elder immediately said, âTell us everything. How did you know that there are ghost cultivators in the underground labyrinth?â
Zhao Hai quickly answered, âDuring my Clone Stage trial, I went to the underground labyrinth and came to know a rogue cultivator. When I left, I gave them a small communication token in case he met danger. A couple of days ago, I received a message from him asking for help. When I went to the labyrinth, I found that thereâs a new group called the Ghost Shadow Gang. They said that the gang is in control of a few areas in the labyrinth. When I did my investigation, I found out that there are ghost cultivators behind the gang. Thereâs even a Teleportation Stage ghost cultivator among them. It took quite some effort for me to escape.â
Hearing this, the Yin Yang Elders became serious. They immediately realized that this was a crisis. If it wasnât dealt properly, it would have a huge impact on the Tyrant Blade Sect.