The approaching specters were no match for the explosive power of these talismans.
Dozens of them, twenty or thirty, were instantly obliterated by the talismans.
More specters were violently shoved backward by the wave after wave of talismanic energy.
Piercing screams echoed incessantly.
"Ah!"
"Ah!"
"..."
Amidst the screams, Master showed no mercy, shouting to Chu Yue and me, "Go!"
With that, Master, brandishing the copper coin sword, charged forward.
"Go, Chu Yue!"
I pulled Chu Yue along and we ran forward.
Master was fast. Seeing us preparing to flee again, the surrounding specters converged.
"Eat, eat us!"
"Eat..."
Those grating low growls continued to sound.
A dense swarm of specters lunged at us.
Master raised his peach wood sword and began to slash.
Pulling Chu Yue, I also swung my sword.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
Blade light flashed, and the specters around us suffered heavy casualties.
However, we were still pursued by thousands of specters.
But it was only pursuit, not a direct encirclement and a desperate, bloody battle.
It was clear their target remained the same: to continue wearing us down this way.
To make us flee constantly, to fight in constant fear.
Only when our strength was depleted would they deliver the killing blow.
Both Master and I knew their intentions.
Yet, even knowing, we could only press onward.
We had no other option but to keep moving forward.
About half an hour later.
Following the markers we'd left, we arrived at the location of Chu Yue's four colleagues.
From a distance.
We saw the small sedan they were in, surrounded by over a dozen specters.
The specters dared not touch the car, only circling around it.
They whined incessantly.
"Xiao Qin, go rescue those people. I will cover your retreat!"
"Yes, Master!"
I replied, pulling Chu Yue and running towards them.
Master remained in place, facing the onslaught of specters alone.
Master was powerful, exceptionally so against these specters.
With his strength alone, he held back the spectral assault.
I also moved quickly. Seeing me and Chu Yue approaching, the dozen specters ahead.
They pounced with "Ao ao" cries.
Each one was eager to rush over and bite us to death.
But their intentions were thwarted.
I let go of Chu Yue, raised my sword, and engaged.
These dozen specters were all no more than wandering spirits.
Their meager cultivation was nothing to fear.
In Chu Yue's eyes, I slew all these specters with more than ten strikes.
And immediately reached the sedan.
Inside the car, the four people were filled with apprehension.
Upon seeing me appear, however, their faces lit up with joy.
"Daoist Priest Qin!"
"Daoist Priest, you're finally back!"
"Young Master Zhang!"
"..."
"Quick, come out!"
I said.
The others didn't hesitate, opening their car doors and scrambling out.
However, upon exiting and seeing the dense swarm of specters in the distance, their hearts pounded with renewed fear.
I looked at their tense expressions.
And continued,
"Stop looking, hurry and follow me!"
With that, I gestured for them to hurry.
Our only option now was to run forward.
The others dared not disobey me.
They all started running forward.
After only a few steps, the group saw Wang Tie, who had guided us earlier.
He stood quietly opposite us, about ten meters away.
His head was slightly bowed, and faint black energy emanated from him.
"Brother Wang!"
"Brother Wang, why are you here?"
"..."
Several people spoke up.
But I sensed something was wrong.
Just as I thought this, Wang Tie looked up.
His eyes had turned black.
A sinister grin curled on his lips.
"This is bad, he's become a vicious spirit!"
I said with a frown.
Upon hearing my words, the group startled and took a few steps back, hiding behind me.
Then Wang Tie let out a howl and lunged towards us.
It seemed ghosts here were infected by the Yin Sha energy.
Wang Tie, having died only a few hours ago, had already become a vicious spirit.
Although he had helped Master and me earlier by guiding us,
At this moment, I could only ruthlessly slay him.
My expression darkened, and I lunged forward with my peach wood sword.
Besides him, there were four or five other specters.
Their strength was average, only at the early stage of Qi Gathering.
I could defeat them with one hand.
I struck consecutively.
These few specters were quickly dispatched.
At this moment, Wang Tie thrust his head forward, trying to bite my face.
However, I grabbed him by the neck.
The aura of my Soul Palace cultivation suppressed him, causing Wang Tie to tremble.
He let out low "wuwuwu" growls.
He had lost his senses, becoming a vicious spirit driven only by bloodlust.
I looked at him and said coldly:
"Brother, I'm sorry!"
With that, a surge of true qi circulated.
I tightened my grip, and my Dao energy erupted.
With a "bang," Wang Tie's ghost was crushed.
Having done this, I didn't hesitate.
Turning, I said to the group:
"What are you all standing around for? Run!"
They mumbled in affirmation, nodding repeatedly.
They began to run forward faster.
Master was still holding back the specters behind us, slowly retreating.
I protected these five people, also running forward.
During the escape, we encountered occasional specters.
But I dealt with them, temporarily ensuring our safety.
However, as long as we remained here, we were not safe.
I vaguely felt.
The reason we weren't caught up yet was that the Black Nether Ghost King had intentionally allowed it.
He was letting us escape, deliberately playing with us.
Much like a circus rat.
Not rushing to devour us in one bite.
But waiting until we were tired, exhausted, and unable to resist, before finally pouncing and killing us...