Braving the piercing wind and snow, most of the soldiers could hardly open their eyes.

Inside a carriage drawn by several white flying horses, Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body sat with Zhao Chong, their expressions vastly different.

Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body was excited at the prospect of seeing Chen Hao again; Zhao Chong, on the other hand, was fraught with worry about the inclement weather and the events that were soon to unfold.

According to Zhao Chong's estimation, they would be able to meet with the allied forces of the Qian and Li families as early as tomorrow. The thirteen thousand strong Ghost King Battalion closing in on Sunset Pass, and the seventy thousand enemy troops within Dark Wind Hills would also rendezvous at a later time.

Looking at the forces from both sides, the alliance of the seven great families would be at a clear disadvantage. Moreover, in terms of synergy and coordination, the recently formed alliance of the seven families could hardly compare to the Ghost King Battalion.

So, Zhao Chong was very much against the idea of starting the battle tomorrow.

"Zhao Chong, what are you worried about?" Yuqiao suddenly asked Zhao Chong, with a hint of a smile lingering in her eyes.

"I'm worried that we'll have to fight the Ghost King Battalion tomorrow. I'm not mentally prepared, and I fear we'll suffer a crushing defeat."

"Fear what?" Yuqiao dismissed the concern, "As long as Chen Hao kills the Ghost King, the Ghost King Battalion will collapse like a house of cards."

Zhao Chong sighed in disappointment, "You're still fixated on Chen Hao mastering the Nether King's Power as soon as possible."

"Are you disappointed in me?" Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body asked Zhao Chong, gazing steadily at him.

Zhao Chong shook his head, saying, "Although you've always said you'd give up everything for Chen Hao, you've never actually done so."

"That's because the time hasn't come yet," Yuqiao replied, "Besides, I'm quite different from the Yuqiao you knew before."

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"Damn this weather," King Wumeng complained as he looked up at the snow-filled sky, "It's been years since we've seen such heavy snow."

At that moment, having received an order from the Ghost King via his right arm incarnate, King Wumeng and King Qingyu led the hundred thousand troops from Netherworld City towards Sunset Pass.

"This year is destined to be an extraordinary one," King Qingyu sighed, "From the emergence of signs of a new king in the Netherworld to this snow, all are phenomena rarely seen before."

"This snow will soon stop," King Wumeng said with furrowed brows, his eyes filled with the swirling snowflakes, "This year is also coming to an end soon, and the outcome of the signs of the new Netherworld king will likely be settled before long."

"I wonder what the next year will bring." King Wumeng paused, then added in a somewhat pessimistic tone.

Then, a flying eagle arrived from the north, bringing a letter with the latest intelligence concerning the situation at Sunset Pass.

After reading the letter, King Wumeng passed it to King Qingyu and then stared blankly ahead. Only after the Dark Law King had finished reading the letter did he say, "The allied forces of the five families are rushing to meet with the Qian and Li families. Their actions are swift. By tomorrow, they will be the alliance of the seven families."

"What shall we do next?" King Qingyu asked.

"Of course, we proceed to Dark Wind Hills and meet up with the Ghost King first."

King Qingyu uttered a sound of agreement, then inquired, "So, will the battle between both sides commence tomorrow?"

"It depends on the situation," King Wumeng sighed, "With such heavy snow, everyone would fear the cold. Furthermore, the Dark Law King has just died, and our morale is at a low point, so it isn't advisable to rush into war. But this is just my personal opinion; the Ghost King obviously doesn't think so, otherwise he wouldn't have ordered our 130,000-strong army to leave Netherworld City now."

"If we really go to war, do you think we will win?"

After giving the matter serious thought for a long time, King Wumeng nodded slightly and said cautiously, "With the Ghost King on our side, we should win, as long as Chen Hao hasn't removed the final seal on the Left Eye's enchanted power."

"But this kid is making rapid progress," King Qingyu always maintained a pessimistic view.

King Wumeng chuckled, patted King Qingyu on the shoulder, and said, "Honestly, King Qingyu, I like your cautious and pessimistic attitude. Most of the Dharma Kings who died before did so because they underestimated the enemy or thought too highly of themselves, which is why they fell to that kid Chen Hao. Those who tend to survive to the end are usually pessimists like you and me."

Afterward, the 130,000 troops they led changed direction temporarily and headed for the Dark Wind Hills. In addition, King Wumeng also sent a letter to the Ghost King to inform him of this matter.

By evening, the gyrfalcon delivered the letter to the Ghost King.

By this time, the 70,000 troops led by the Ghost King had already reached the northwest of the Dark Wind Hills, still over five thousand li away from the allied forces of the Qian and Li families.

Having learned through King Wumeng's letter that the allied forces of the five major families had left Sunset Pass and were intending to meet with the Qian and Li family coalition, the Ghost King also decided to change course, moving westward, waiting to converge with the two armies led by the Dharma Kings before launching an attack on the alliance of the seven major families!

Darkness fell. Against the backdrop of night, the ever-increasing snow appeared even brighter, the glow reflecting off the night sky as if a layer of white gauze had been draped over it.

Within the Dark Wind Hills, the piercing sound of the cold wind never ceased, masking the noise of a hundred thousand troops marching.

It was a most unsettled snowy night!

Deep into the night. Whether it was the allied forces of the five major families, the coalition of the Qian and Li families, or the Ghost King Battalion, all were hampered by the freezing wind and snow. It was unbearably cold. The soldiers could no longer withstand the severe cold to continue marching; they desperately needed rest, to gather around fires for warmth, and for the thick soup made with chili peppers.

The battle hadn't even started, yet the soldiers had already experienced mercilessness and brutality.

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At dawn, within Netherworld City.

The news of the impending decisive battle between the several major families and the Ghost King had spread throughout the city. Besides this, various rumors were flying around causing panic within Netherworld City.

Some rumors said that after Chen Hao killed the Dark Law King, the Ghost King killed Chen Hao in turn. To pay tribute to the spirit of the Dark Law King, the Ghost King was planning to slaughter Netherworld City; there were also rumors that the Fourth Generation Underworld King had joined forces with Chen Hao to fight the Ghost King and as a result, all three perished together. Now, the three armies—the Qian and Li family coalition, the alliance of the five major families, and the Ghost King Battalion—were engaged in battle within the Dark Wind Hills!

Although the Ghost King Battalion had already retreated, the heavy snow persisted, preventing those who wanted to leave Netherworld City from being able to get up and go. Inside the city, all the shops, big and small, were shut and the markets were empty. People either gathered in hostels or anxiously met up with friends and relatives at home, discussing the future of Netherworld City.

Just then, a dazzling pink streak appeared across the vast sky.

The sign of the new king of Netherworld circled the entire Netherworld City once again after making its way throughout the Netherworld.

People flooded the streets, dropping to their knees on either side of the roads, worshipping the pink sign—the harbinger of the future Netherworld king, hoping the new king would bring peace and stability to the Netherworld.

According to custom, a few months later, this sign would sink into the Endless Sea to the east, at which time a new Nether King would ascend to the throne!

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