Although we knew that confronting the ghost on the Ghost Ship wouldn’t be easy, we didn’t think it would be this difficult. Someone died just as we began.

Lin Long wasn’t the leader, but he was an experienced and capable ghost handler. In terms of experience and qualifications, he had both. Yet, we didn’t expect him to be the first to die. When news of casualties from Li Yang’s team came out, many of the leaders felt a chill in their hearts.

“Seven people dealing with one ghost, and there are casualties? Is the ghost too terrifying, or is Lin Long too weak? If it’s the former, then Li Yang’s team is under great pressure and more might die. Zhou Deng, go help them. I can handle things here,” He Yiner frowned and then glanced at Zhou Deng beside her, hoping to send him to support.

Zhou Deng shook his head and said, “I can’t do that. Yang Jian told me to guard you; you’re the only Soul Summoner, and we can’t afford for you to be harmed. Rough battles are surely awaiting us, and we’ll need your summoning ability to control the situation.”

“Come back after helping them,” He Yiner frowned.

“No, the King Organization’s people might be lurking around here, and if they act, the most endangered leader will be the one initially attacked. If they choose you, leaving you for even a short time could get you killed, so I won’t leave,” Zhou Deng said.

He Yiner said angrily, “Do you think I’m a waste, needing constant protection? Even facing their King, I won’t be instantly killed.”

“They won’t send just one person to deal with you; they’ll definitely act jointly,” Zhou Deng replied.

“In the end, you still refuse to support. If Li Yang’s seven-member team is wiped out, the ghost will enter Dahai City, and you know the consequences. Everyone’s dealing with the ghost now, and we’re the only ones who can spare help. If you don’t go, you’re turning a blind eye to their plight,” He Yiner said.

She felt she could handle things here and preferred Zhou Deng to offer support.

However, Zhou Deng remained unmoved. He said, “You should trust Li Yang’s team. Yang Jian put them together because he recognizes their skills. If they were easily wiped out, they wouldn’t have been part of this mission. We should focus on our own tasks and not get distracted.”

“Damn it.” He Yiner was frustrated and angry when Zhou Deng remained firm.

But just then, new information came from Li Yang’s side, and for once, it wasn’t bad news, but good news.

The ghost has been dealt with; leaders need not worry.

The message was brief, but significant.

When the news spread, it reassured many leaders. At least they knew Li Yang’s team could fulfill their leadership duties. Although Lin Long was lost, these things are unavoidable in supernatural incidents, especially given the current complex situation.

“See, Li Yang’s team handled it quickly,” Zhou Deng grinned.

He Yiner said with a tense face, “Losing a member to one ghost suggests more casualties if another ghost appears. That may become a breakthrough point; as leaders, we ought to be more proactive.”

“It’s their first time handling such matters with no experience, so they stumbled. I believe after this lesson, they won’t be careless,” Zhou Deng had faith in Li Yang’s team.

Indeed, Li Yang, Su Fan, Liu Qi, Zhang Lei, and Wen Zhong grew more vigilant after this incident.

“It’s not time to relax despite the resolution; ghosts may come at any time,”

Tong Qian emerged from a dark room, ruining his ghost makeup as he walked to prevent supernatural erosion.

Still, a small part of his skin rotted, causing intense pain.

Yet, his Ghost Face remained intact, aligning with Yang Jian’s foresight that Ghost Face paired with ghost makeup was an impeccable combination.

“We should adjust the strategy; it’s not advisable to confront the ghost until Tong Qian completes the makeup. Once Tong Qian finishes drawing two Ghost Faces, the six of us will act together to ensure success. We must use the sacrificial doll before the ghost attacks, avoiding Lin Long’s fate,” Li Yang said solemnly.

“Indeed, that’s the right approach.” Others nodded.

After a brief discussion, they couldn’t afford to mourn a comrade’s death and promptly initiated the next step.

Meanwhile, Wang Chaling seemed rather relaxed in another zone, standing still with four terrifying ghosts by his side. They roamed nearby, ready to shred any approaching ghost by the souls of his parents and grandparents.

At this moment, Wang Chaling began to appreciate his grandparents’ terrifying power. Ghosts that even Ghost Lake couldn’t subdue were aggressively captured by his grandparents’ souls without struggle.

Before long, three golden boxes were beside Wang Chaling.

“Previously, facing Hungry Ghost didn’t reflect my grandparents’ souls’ terror because Hungry Ghost had consumed a Coffin Nail, complicating the situation. Now, I can easily deal with this scenario and, having become a ghost handler myself, I can protect myself some, and unleash nearby ghosts without constant protection.”

After encountering Wang Lu’s couple, he deepened his understanding of his family’s generational abilities and his grandparents’ terror.

His previous methods of using ghosts were entirely wrong.

“Still, I’m concerned about when the King Organization will act. If I were them, I’d strike when Ghost Ship unleashes peak supernatural forces since leaders will be under immense pressure, unable to cover for others. The first targeted leader will likely be killed since joint efforts from them would retire a leader right away.”

Wang Chaling adjusted his glasses, contemplating silently.

He hoped not to be the immediate attack target, although such thoughts were selfish but natural.

Yet, Wang Chaling knew his information was leaked, making him a likely choice for the enemy. In the King Organization’s eyes, he was still an ordinary person, not a top ghost handler.

“Must prepare early to avoid being targeted,” Wang Chaling thought to himself.

On Ghost Lake, Yang Jian who had just disassembled a terrifying ghost before him, took a brief rest then gazed at the retreating Ghost Ship. At this point, mist began forming around the ship, suggesting its time in reality was up, and it was about to vanish and set sail.

As the Ghost Ship underwent changes, Yang Jian noticed more ghosts falling into Ghost Lake, beyond previous numbers.

“Are all ghosts disembarking before the Ghost Ship vanishes?” Yang Jian’s eyes flashed: “Such a hassle.”

Evidently, a climax of supernatural forces was nearing.

This moment tested everyone.

If they endured, things would improve; if not, this supernatural assault would quickly cause mass casualties.

At the same time.

Dahai City, atop a building away from the supernatural zone.

The King Organization members gathered. Despite the forced entry into Dahai City, it didn’t affect their plans.

“These leaders are already overwhelmed, too busy to bother with us. As planned, once Ghost Ship lands successfully, the Ark plan proceeds, and leveraging ghost powers can exhaust these leaders without direct action. But it seems one ship’s supernatural entities aren’t enough; Captain, send them another ship of ghosts.”

A foreign man in a suit and gentleman’s hat smirked coldly.

“The Ghost Ship is damaged, its course altered. Transporting a second shipment of ghosts demands time and faces some uncontrollable setbacks, not easily done,” a King-labeled Captain spoke coldly, his expression lifeless, devoid of human emotion.

“In that case, tonight is our best chance to move?” The preacher said slowly.

“That’s logical. If they manage to handle the Ghost Ship’s released ghosts, future actions will be more challenging since the Nautical Chart fell into their hands. Manor Lord, you bastard, you handed it to them,” another King said, glaring viciously to the side.

The Manor Lord, previously taken down by Yang Jian, stood once more alive, regaining authority within the King Organization.

“Show respect; Yang Jian is remarkable. You should hope you don’t meet him, or you’ll die miserably. Moreover, he’s pivotal in winning this war; if he’s eliminated, then defeating the remaining leaders would be simple,”

The Manor Lord spoke lowly, mixed with fiery anger.

Although he failed, he shouldn’t be ridiculed; his status among the Kings remained top-tier.

“Perhaps we should discuss the next move. I think, as the leaders deal with the ghost, we should act and eliminate them, winning this war,” the gentleman adjusted his hat brim, speaking earnestly.

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