It's been a long time since I've had a one-on-one duel. After becoming the Boss, some minor matters could be handed over to subordinates to resolve. Facing the Ghost General, Ye Shikai believed there was no chance of losing. After all, the Ghost General, like the Ghost Soldiers, only had deathly energy within and no Inner Strength. Compared to Ye Shikai, he also didn't know any spells, and his body lacked any artifact enhancements.

Ye Shikai did not allow anyone to step forward and help, also to quickly defeat the Ghost General. In ancient times, when two armies met, it was never allowed for others to assist in a duel between generals. Otherwise, it would be considered a betrayal of trust. Besides, if the Ghosts couldn't help but assist, how could the Ghost Soldiers behind the Ghost General remain indifferent? At that time, both sides would be in for a fierce battle again.

Everyone watched closely as Ye Shikai channeled his Inner Strength. Although he was confident, he never underestimated his opponents. Winning with a single strike would be the best. In novels, this is called "defeating the enemy general with one stroke."

Ye Shikai gave a loud shout, charged forward ferociously, and swung his sharp sword, colliding exactly with the Ghost General's bronze sword.

Bang.

A crisp collision sound.

Ye Shikai felt a slight tremble in his tiger's mouth. In the previous clash, he only slightly gained the upper hand, almost ending in a draw. He didn't expect the Ghost General to be so strong. Could deathly energy enhance their abilities so much? Ye Shikai was certain there was no Inner Strength within the Ghost General's body. No one could explain why deathly energy could make them so formidable, even enhancing their physique better than when they were alive. Indeed, deathly energy causing these corpses to become "legendary guardians" was already a miracle.

Ye Shikai flicked his sword, deflecting the Ghost General's blade, and then seized an opportunity to stab at the Ghost General's abdomen from the side.

"Damn, it won't pierce." Ye Shikai felt a numbness in his hand, suddenly sensing something was wrong. The metal sword cut through iron like clay, but it couldn't pierce the two-thousand-year-old armor. Was this also due to the help of deathly energy…

Before he could react, the Ghost General had already raised the bronze sword and chopped down.

"Boss, be careful."

Ye Shikai leaped into the air, hastily dodging the fatal strike, then turned and delivered a flying kick to the Ghost General's helmet, forcing him back three steps.

"Damn it, this Ghost General seems to be impenetrable." Ye Shikai gritted his teeth and said. It reminded him of the orc army he met in Mili Forest, whose orc leader was also an impenetrable monster. But that orc was truly thick-skinned and strong. At that time, Ye Shikai almost lost his life.

Ye Shikai took out a Fire Element, placing the sharp sword on the blazing flames, igniting the blade with fire. Attaching the Fire Element to the metal sword was equivalent to a "attribute enhancement." Ye Shikai forcefully slashed at the Ghost General, and blazing flames started to burn on the Ghost General's armor.

"So, underneath the armor is another layer of Vine Armor," Ye Shikai observed as black smoke emanated from within the Ghost General's armor, with vines falling out. So, there was a hidden mystery inside, an iron armor with a Big Vine Armor, coupled with deathly energy, no wonder it couldn't be pierced. However, Vine Armor fears fire. The Fire Element just ignited it. Now, it should be no problem.

Ye Shikai stabbed again, this time piercing the body. The Ghost General let out a heart-rending cry. Ghost Soldiers are typically Undying Bodies because the deathly energy within their bodies turns them into living dead. However, the Fire Element can incinerate deathly energy, causing the Ghost General immense pain.

"Boss is mighty!" the Ghost exclaimed.

Infuriated, the Ghost General charged once more. Ye Shikai sidestepped, grabbed the Ghost General's wrist, passed it over his shoulder, and executed a perfect over-the-shoulder throw.

Ye Shikai twisted his wrist, gripped the sword with both hands, and forcefully stabbed down.

Ahhhh.

The Ghost General let out a piercing scream as the Fire Element sparked a raging fire that engulfed him. Fire has traditionally been a symbol of expelling darkness and evil, and the Fire Element even more so, incinerating evil.

Ye Shikai pulled out the sharp sword, looked at the Ghost Soldiers holding bronze halberds and shields. The Ghost ordered people to be ready; the "duel" was over, and a "group battle" should ensue. Ye Shikai made a gesture, signalling him not to move recklessly.

Ye Shikai keenly noticed the hands of these Ghost Soldiers trembling – they were afraid.

Sure enough, without the leader, the Ghost Soldiers retreated while maintaining their formation tightly. The core of an army is its leader. With the General slain by Ye Shikai, they had no command and naturally had to retreat.

"We're safe now," Ye Shikai finally breathed a sigh of relief once the Ghost Soldiers retreated beyond their sight and spoke to everyone. At this moment, the bronze door slowly opened, indicating this was also a checkpoint in the ruins.

"Let's continue on," Ye Shikai said calmly. After the Ghost General was incinerated by the Fire Element, his body was mostly burned away, leaving only the bronze sword. Ye Shikai placed it in the Storage Ring, considering this the most "honorable" opponent he had encountered. Although the Ghost General ultimately perished under Ye Shikai's sword, he was a worthy adversary, compared to the schemes and treachery between "living people," "dead people" appeared more righteous.

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Yanjing, Netherworld Palace base.

When the Ghost initially chose a site for the base in Yanjing, they prioritized concealment. At that time, they needed to defend against the National Security Bureau, so the intention was to secretly build the base.

Thus, from the outside, this base appeared as an abandoned factory, with all equipment underground.

Tonight was destined to be unrestful.

Forty to fifty people in black had slowly gathered around the base's perimeter, donned in black combat uniforms, with firearms in hand. Their target was this base.

"Everyone, take action," one of the men suddenly commanded, and the forty to fifty people immediately moved forward.

Ring ring ring ring…

Having set up an alarm outside, such a large movement quickly triggered it. Ailina, who was napping on the desk, was abruptly awakened, the alarm blaring above her head.

Bad news, there's an enemy assault.

The alarm immediately awakened the dozen or so Hidden Guards remaining. They grabbed their firearms and quickly gathered together.

"Commander Ailina, someone has infiltrated the base," one Hidden Guard shouted in front of the monitors, each grid displaying the scene from each camera. Soon, the grids started turning into static screens; the intruders were damaging the cameras, making it difficult to track their movements.

"I understand, everyone else immediately take up positions and activate the base's defense mechanisms," Ailina commanded.

Bang.

A sudden loud noise came from above. The intruders had blown through the outermost iron gate with explosives.

"Close the protective door and immediately request reinforcements from the Moon God Temple," Ailina quickly instructed. These people moved faster than she imagined, and seemed very familiar with the base.

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