Chapter 1268 1235: Erupting Conflict

Inside the headquarters meeting hall.

Cao Yanhua clearly felt that as the number of captains arriving increased, he became increasingly powerless.

As deputy minister, he seemed like a clay Bodhisattva, revered by the side, appearing important, but actually having no influence. If the captains in the meeting room wanted to do something, he was powerless to stop them.

The current peace depended solely on self-control.

After all, when selecting captains initially, careful screening was involved, and mentally unstable individuals definitely couldn’t become captains.

However, this peaceful situation wouldn’t last long.

At this moment, something destined to happen occurred.

After greeting, He Yiner began to inspect the others with her gaze: “I previously reviewed the files from the Ghost Lake incident, and discovered there were five captains involved in the Ghost Lake incident: Li Jun, Cao Yang, Leuk San, Yang Jian, and the missing Shen Lin. Most participants are here now, and I want to ask you a question.”

“Hmm?”

Cao Yang, Li Jun, and Leuk San looked at He Yiner.

“What do you want to ask?” Cao Yang said.

He Yiner said: “You handled the Ghost Lake incident, but because Ghost Lake went out of control, Taiping Ancient Town got submerged. I want to know who among you killed a one-eyed old man in Taiping Ancient Town.”

She was seeking answers.

And she had pursued this answer from the Faceless Person and Boss Liu around her, but they kept silent, firmly refused to speak, and urged her to forget about this matter.

Unable to find another way, He Yiner could only look through file data and talk to those involved.

However, the identity of the murderer was not hard to guess, just one of these few captains.

But to ensure the truth and accuracy of the matter, she needed to confirm face-to-face to avoid getting the wrong person.

“Was there such a thing?” Cao Yang frowned, unclear.

Li Jun also said: “I’m not clear about what you’re asking, although we did enter Taiping Ancient Town, we did not kill anyone there. Ah Hong, is this matter related to you?”

“Certainly not.” Ah Hong shook her head and denied.

“If it’s not you, then it can only be you or Yang Jian.” He Yiner looked at Leuk San.

As for the missing captain, she thought it unlikely, because the files say Shen Lin had already disappeared before the Ghost Lake incident ended.

Leuk San smiled slightly at this moment, his smile especially indifferent, revealing a hint of eeriness: “I killed the old man you’re talking about.”

He did not deny it but directly admitted.

Because it was a fact that couldn’t be hidden.

“The old man you killed, surname He, is my grandfather.”

He Yiner immediately stared at Leuk San intensely.

“Is that so? So what, that old man interfered with us handling Ghost Lake with a group, and attacked all of us, almost causing all of us to sink into Ghost Lake and die. Do you think such a person should be killed?”

Leuk San squinted, fearless.

Li Jun said: “There was such an incident, I can verify.”

“He Yiner, if you want revenge for your grandfather because of this matter, I advise you to dispel that thought. That old brat, along with three top Ghost Envoys, attacked us and, coupled with Ghost Lake incident’s impact, almost annihilated us all. Later, a Faceless Person helped Ah Hong solve the revival of the Evil Ghost, stopping the fight, and that matter was quelled.”

“If you want to revisit old scores now, no one will be happy.”

Cao Yang slowly stood up at this moment, he couldn’t stand by and watch as an outsider, although he didn’t participate in the conflict, he was rescued from Ghost Lake by Yang Jian after the matter was resolved.

If Taiping Ancient Town’s group had won back then, he would still be soaking in Ghost Lake now.

“One matter is one matter. The conflict at the time was finished, my grandfather had left Ghost Lake and returned to Taiping Ancient Town, but Leuk San chased after him.”

He Yiner said: “So this matter has nothing to do with you, only with him. It’s a dispute between us; you better not get involved.”

“That old man from Taiping Ancient Town showed no mercy when tackling me, ruthless with no mercy; with such a person alive, I cannot sleep peacefully.”

Leuk San said coldly: “This matter was originally finished, you’re bringing up old issues today solely for revenge. If you want to fight, I can spar with you; either you die, or I die, how about it? Isn’t that fair?”

“Since you said that, I’m reassured.” He Yiner stared at Leuk San with a bloodthirsty intent.

“Enough.”

Wei Jing shouted at this moment, his voice hoarse and dry, seeming particularly strange.

He moved forward slowly: “This is not where you argue and fight, personal disputes should be temporarily set aside.”

“You know it’s personal, so I won’t involve others, and you should mind your business less.” He Yiner said seriously.

“Leuk San, this isn’t a place for fighting, how about moving to another place? Not far from here, there’s an abandoned training base; even if someone dies and Evil Ghosts revive, it won’t affect the surroundings.”

“Your grandfather was seeking death; if you wish to do the same, I’ll fulfill it. Since you’ve chosen the place, why wait, please go ahead.” Leuk San expressionlessly said.

He Yiner turned cold, said nothing, and turned to leave the meeting room.

Two Captain Level characters now appeared like schoolchildren seeking a place to duel.

But that was indeed the most direct way to solve problems.

“Ridiculous, truly ridiculous.”

Cao Yanhua shook with anger at this time: “What are you doing, stop immediately? Li Jun, Wei Jing, help stop them, don’t let them fight.”

But Li Jun and Wei Jing stood still without reacting.

They weren’t unwilling, but afraid.

Because once they intervened, it might be an all-out brawl, complicating matters further. Then it wouldn’t be just two people’s issues, but all captains might be pulled in.

“Minister, you want Li Jun and Wei Jing to intervene, how do they intervene? Too light, and they can’t stop them; too fierce, and what if they start attacking each other? Supernatural confrontations are dangerous, a slight mishap can lead to deaths. Do you think the trouble is too small, wanting to make it bigger? Notify Yang Jian, he’s the Enforcement Captain now, it’s time for him to step in.”

Cao Yang reminded Cao Yanhua, speaking up from the side.

Cao Yanhua became increasingly anxious as he saw He Yiner and Leuk San vanish without looking back into the corridor outside. Fortunately, prompted by Cao Yang, he hurriedly picked up the phone to contact Yang Jian.

“Interesting.”

Wang Chaling watched the scene unfold, smiling slightly and gently adjusting his glasses.

But behind him, two cold and terrifying shadows loomed, appearing indistinctly.

In such a dangerous place, he couldn’t be unprepared, after all, he was an ordinary person. If some Supernatural Power accidentally rubbed off on him and killed him, wouldn’t that be an unjust death?

“They’ve gone to the training base, we should follow them, otherwise if a real Supernatural incident occurs, that would be bad.”

Cao Yang said this at the moment, then quickly followed.

Li Jun said in a suppressed voice: “Both are captains, hard to persuade, but this is serious. I’ll follow them, see if I can stop them; Wei Jing, come with me, bind them if necessary.”

“The Ghost Envoy’s suppression shouldn’t be simply used against Ghost Envoys; many rely on Supernatural Power for life maintenance; once suppressed, and Supernatural Power fails, they’ll die immediately. I’m not unwilling to stop the fight, rather it risks accidentally killing one. But for preventing Supernatural chaos, I will go to manage the situation.” Wei Jing said.

“Alright, then let’s move.”

Li Jun and Wei Jing quickly left the meeting room, heading to the nearby training base at once.

The originally populated meeting hall then only had Cao Yanhua, making a phone call, and the silent Wang Chaling left.

“I will not add further chaos at this time; I’d better return to the resting room and rest.” Wang Chaling shook his head, taking advantage of the opportunity to leave.

He preferred not to be a spectator, fearing something Supernatural might stick to him, so he remained quietly like Li Leping, waiting for the afternoon meeting, as this matter had nothing to do with him.

The training base wasn’t far from the headquarters, only a few miles away.

However, due to the previous Ghost Envoy intrusion incident, this training base was sealed and abandoned; a new training base moved elsewhere.

Although it is said to be abandoned, because the place is special, it is still occasionally used.

For example, as an experimental site for supernatural powers, or a simulation training ground under special circumstances.

But today.

This training base welcomed a group of special guests.

Leuk San and He Yiner almost simultaneously entered the large playground inside the training base. However, due to lack of upkeep, the playground was overgrown with weeds, some even taller than a person.

“Nice environment, you really know how to pick a place.”

Leuk San nodded, seemingly satisfied with the place: “If I die here, surely my grave will grow tall and big.”

“Cut the nonsense, I’ve read your dossier, you seem to be good at using paper dolls. I hope today you came in person and not just sent a paper doll,” He Yiner said.

“Rest assured, it’s definitely me. After all, for a Captain-Level meeting, I wouldn’t use a paper doll to fob it off,” said Leuk San.

He Yiner’s pale eyes moved eerily: “I heard Grandpa He attacked you first, so you killed him. Since that’s the case, I’ll let you make the first move today. I’ll withstand one of your supernatural attacks, but after that, I will spare no effort to take you down.”

“Interesting, and quite generous.” A peculiar smile appeared on Leuk San’s sallow face.

“It’s not generosity, it’s about settling debts and grudges, what my grandpa owed you, I will repay,” said He Yiner.

“In that case, I’ll send you to meet your grandfather.”

Leuk San wouldn’t hold back. Since He Yiner wanted to withstand one of his supernatural attacks, then one attack would be enough to send her to her death.

If she dies, she won’t come after him for revenge again.

Immediately.

The playground filled with weeds resounded with a rustling sound, the wild grass swayed, and shadows of figures eerily emerged, slowly walking out from the weeds.

All these people had sallow faces, resembling yellow paper, and looked identical, all of them were Leuk San, making it impossible to distinguish who was real and who was a paper doll when walking together.

Yet, there weren’t many paper dolls, only nine.

Including Leuk San himself, there were ten altogether.

“Is that number enough?” He Yiner scrutinized the paper dolls fearlessly.

“Just about, I used over a dozen paper dolls to kill your grandfather, but I reckon ten are enough to kill you.”

Leuk San said, as his paper dolls approached from all sides, surrounding He Yiner like a giant shrinking encirclement.

Meanwhile.

Cao Yang, Wei Jing, and Li Jun quickly rushed over, appearing near the playground, witnessing the scene.

“Leuk San, calm down, the situation hasn’t escalated to the point where violence is necessary. He Yiner, there’s some misunderstanding here, don’t be so impulsive,” Li Jun began persuading the two as soon as he arrived.

But it seemed pointless.

If it worked, they wouldn’t have come to the training base to settle their dispute in the first place.

“Don’t interfere, there must be a conclusion today,” He Yiner took a deep breath, her expression serious, ready to summon spirits.

Though she claimed to endure one of Leuk San’s supernatural attacks, she never said she wouldn’t prepare defenses.

After all, the previous Necromancer died at his hands, so He Yiner wouldn’t be complacent.

In her hand, she now held something, a walnut used for Buddhist meditation, with a polished surface, a relic of an elder from Taiping Ancient Town. Originally it was a pair, but she found only one when she left Taiping Ancient Town.

One is enough.

She could summon the spirits of the dead with this relic.

“Looks like it’s really going down,” Cao Yang slightly moved his gaze, showing no intention to stop it, just waiting.

Cao Yanhua had already called, and Yang Jian was in Dajing City at the moment. With his scale of the Ghost Domain, it would only take a few seconds to get here.

But in the next moment.

The paper dolls approaching from Leuk San suddenly quickened their pace, while the skin on their arms peeled off in pieces; however, beneath the peels wasn’t real flesh, but sheets of special yellow paper.

But within that yellow paper, two bizarrely frightful arms gradually emerged.

“About to make a move?”

He Yiner’s eyes were full of seriousness, as beside her, an eerie old man appeared, his expression kind, body blurred, lying in a rocking chair, seemingly holding two walnuts.

But soon, the old man in the rocking chair gradually became clearer, and his kindly expression turned increasingly ferocious and eerie.

Like an Evil Ghost reviving.

The supernatural paper dolls and the summoning of spirits were about to collide.

But just then, all the paper dolls abruptly stopped.

Hmm?

He Yiner frowned slightly, a bit puzzled why Leuk San suddenly stopped.

Leuk San ignored He Yiner, just slightly raised his head to look in a direction: “Yang Jian has arrived…..”

He hadn’t even finished his sentence.

In the next moment.

The entire sky turned blood-red, all buildings enveloped in red light, the whole world instantly dragged into a dreadful Ghost Domain.

“Made it just in time,” Cao Yang sighed in relief at this sight.

“Looks like we won’t need to intervene,” Wei Jing said with a numb expression, slowly lowering the grass rope in his hand.

Li Jun nodded in agreement.

However, the abnormal changes didn’t end there.

In the distance, within the red glow, a splashing sound suddenly came, no, it wasn’t splashes, but waves.

A massive wave swept over, seemingly intent on swallowing everything here, with water continuously seeping up from the ground beneath everyone. In just a moment, the water had already submerged their ankles, soon reaching their knees.

And the eeriest part was, within the waters beneath their feet, faintly floated pale corpses drifting by.

“Is this… the water from the Ghost Lake?” He Yiner’s complexion subtly changed.

But the next moment.

The giant wave rushed over, instantly raising the water level again, submerging everyone’s waist, seeming nearly enough to drown them.

And with the surge of the giant wave, under the red-illuminated sky, Yang Jian stepped over the water, holding a cracked spear in his hand, walking over step by step.

Beside him, beneath the water, a reflection of a ferocious black Evil Hound appeared, its eyes red, teeth bared, ready to leap out of the water and tear its enemies to shreds.

“Is this what he looks like when he’s serious?” Cao Yang squinted, a jolt of anxiety striking him.

The Ghost Domain covering the sky, the water engulfing everything, the supernatural weapon in his hand, and the reflection of the Evil Hound in the water… each phenomenon represented some terrifying supernatural power.

Wei Jing slightly lowered his head to look at this pool of water, where many pale drifting corpses swam beside him, their number far exceeding his capacity to suppress.

Undoubtedly, these corpses were prepared specifically for him.

“I haven’t even had breakfast and heard Cao Yanhua’s complaint about your sudden need to fight, mind giving me a reason?”

Yang Jian displayed no expression, the ghostly eyes on his forehead restlessly turning.

The voice wasn’t loud, yet it echoed throughout this red-tinted world.

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