Chapter 479: The Terror of Ghost King Zhuge Gui

"Brother."

Zhuge Ruolan desperately wanted to go help save her eldest brother, but she knew that at this moment, she could not act recklessly.

Her eldest brother had reached the critical point of Advancement—the Ghost King, that was the dream of so many ghost cultivators of the Yin Gui Sect. Those ghost cultivators dreamed of Advancing to Ghost King, yet never did she expect that her eldest brother would be the first to Advance, and moreover to be refined into a Ghost King rather than Advancing on his own.

The two were different, yet in truth, also the same.

Merely different paths to the same destination—in the end, was it not all for Advancing to Ghost King? This path was exceedingly difficult; not everyone had the chance. Talent, potential, resources—every aspect was indispensable.

Fortune was the most crucial link; it could hold you back endlessly, or it could let you Advance in a single instant.

Zhuge Ruolan understood that this was the most critical moment—she could not be careless, nor could she disturb him. Once Zhuge Gui's path of Advancement to Ghost King was complete, then from that point on, her brother would be reborn, no longer a lowly ghost cultivator.

Nor an ordinary… Yin Gui Sect cultivator. His status, everything about him, would undergo earth-shattering changes. Even their enemies would fear them for it—they could finally take their revenge.

The prerequisite was that her brother Zhuge Gui could successfully Advance. Advancement to Ghost King was often accompanied by failure; most ended in failure. Especially in this world, the difficulty of Advancing to Ghost King was like ascending to the heavens.

"Brother, you must succeed."

"Just one final step left. Once you succeed, you will have a boundless future and will never again be confined to the Yin Gui Sect."

"Our Zhuge Family's vengeance will also have a chance to be repaid."

Zhuge Ruolan clenched her fists, watching her brother Zhuge Gui's reactions, not disturbing him, nor letting anyone else disturb him.

The path of Advancement carried the most tribulations. Apart from ordinary lightning tribulations, there were also human tribulations—these were the most terrifying.

Many people in the surroundings watched like tigers eyeing their prey, ready at any moment to take away her brother Zhuge Gui.

The Shadow Grand Elder would not permit those people to approach, much less let them take away her brother. Zhuge Ruolan thought the same—after the Advancement was complete, she would act according to the situation.

She had arrived very early, but upon discovering that her brother had reached the critical point of Advancement, she had refrained from acting, choosing instead to hide and not show herself.

Waiting.

Waiting for the Advancement to end.

Inside Wangdu.

Chen Chuyang emerged from the Qi Family treasury and saw Qi Ruohua. She walked up with a face full of exhaustion—opening the exit had consumed a great deal of her vitality—yet between her brows, there was a hint of a smile.

"Did you get what you needed?"

"Yes, I got it."

Qi Ruohua smiled and said, "Three treasures, right?"

"Correct."

Chen Chuyang did not explain what he had taken. The three treasures were all his, already hidden away.

This was a secret; even Qi Ruohua could not know.

Qi Ruohua naturally understood Chen Chuyang's thinking and did not press further, but instead said, "There are many treasures inside the Qi Family treasury. Finding the right ones is not easy. This time may be your last chance to enter."

"For thousands of years, apart from Qi Family disciples, outsiders have not been permitted to enter."

"You may be the only outsider to have entered—or perhaps not."

"I hope that after this time, you will not set your sights on the Qi Family treasury again. It is very dangerous and very well hidden."

She warned Chen Chuyang deeply, fearing that this man harbored certain intentions.

The Qi Family treasury was filled with treasures; after entering once, it was hard to guarantee one would not be tempted.

Someone like Chen Chuyang, who valued wealth as dearly as life, would certainly not let such a treasury go.

"I won't. How could I? I am a very easily satisfied person."

"Heh."

He did not even believe this himself.

Qi Ruohua certainly would not believe Chen Chuyang's words. This man's eyes were evasive—one look and it was obvious he was up to no good. He definitely had designs on the Qi Family treasury. Qi Ruohua still offered a reminder: "Everyone who has ever set their sights on the Qi Family treasury has ended up… badly off. You will be no exception. It would be best not to set your sights on it."

"If you need anything, we can trade. As long as I can find it, I can have it sent to you."

"This battle is not yet over."

She was not satisfied with the status quo.

The Great Qi Dynasty was riddled with holes. She wanted to change it; she needed Chen Chuyang, needed his pills.

The Black Dragon Guard had suffered heavy casualties this time. Bringing those families to heel would not be easy.

This battle had made her realize that those families were no simple matter—they had deep foundations. Dealing with them would not be as simple as she had imagined. Chen Chuyang would not stay in Wangdu forever, helping her, assisting her. Afterward, she could only rely on herself.

And Chen Chuyang was an indispensable link—the most important link.

As long as the pills kept up, cultivating another batch of Core Condensation cultivators would not be difficult.

Golden Core Strong Ones were not easy to cultivate.

Her own strength also needed to be raised quickly. Only then would she truly be at ease.

Top-tier Strong Ones were too few. She was very worried, without a sense of security.

"Fine."

As for trading, Chen Chuyang naturally would not refuse. Eldest Princess Qi Ruohua gave too much; he could not refuse.

Trading between the two benefited them both.

Chen Chuyang needed resources—all kinds of resources.

Qi Ruohua needed pills. Moreover, this woman's ambition was no small thing. Chen Chuyang was quite happy to see how far such a woman could go. The Great Qi Dynasty in its current state needed an emperor like her.

The sealed world also needed Qi Ruohua—the people of Tianwai needed someone to resist them.

Then there were the Heavenly Heart Sect and the Spirit Sword Sect, both of which needed Qi Ruohua to make a move against. This woman would certainly not permit these sects to take root within the Great Qi Dynasty, like needles piercing her heart, threatening her at every moment.

What Qihuang permitted, she, Qi Ruohua, would not.

However, getting him to give up on the Qi Family treasury was unlikely.

What he had set his eyes on—how could he easily let go?

"Ghost Qi?"

The two left the underground and immediately smelled a strong ghostly aura, involuntarily looking toward the distance.

Qi Ruohua frowned and said, "This ghostly aura is not simple; is a Ghost King about to be born?"

Such terrifying ghostly aura gave her a feeling of horror.

The intense danger made her feel uneasy at all times.

Her heart raced; Qi Ruohua knew that a formidable monster was about to be born in the distance.

"Chen Chuyang, shall we go take a look?"

"Sure."

Chen Chuyang was also interested; with such a concentration of ghostly aura and something about to be born, he was curious about what it actually was.

What is the Shadow Grand Elder plotting?

What is the Yin Gui Sect planning over there, daring to do such a thing so close to the capital? That's no small matter.

Moreover, here there are several auras, all fixed on that existence about to be born.

The two went forward together, and the Black Dragon Guard stationed here all followed.

Inside and outside the palace, strict defenses began.

Just in case.