Ever since Zhou Xuan arrived at Gangfeng Cave, he keenly sensed that two channels were opening, one in the sky and one underground.

"The people in the two channels are working together."

This meant that the joint blood sacrifice of the sixteen Yin Halls was not solely for Gong Zheng.

Gong Zheng's arrival relied on the "Heavenly Ghosts Sharing Method," and from the perspective of the God of Suffering, it could not be said there was no way to counter it, but at least within a few short hours, a solution could not be found.

Zhou Xuan naturally understood the difficulty,

So, the plan he set after arriving at Gangfeng Cave was for Ah Wang to feign death, not targeting Gong Zheng, but aiming at the people underground.

"Those working with Gong Zheng can't be anything good; it's better to lure them out and remove them first."

However, Zhou Xuan never expected that King Xishan had already known some inside information. Even more unexpectedly, just by speaking frankly and building rapport with King Xishan, he was able to extract the insider info, learning prematurely who the "arrival from underground" was.

"No wonder last night, the Seeking Wave Monk attempted a spiritual enlightenment in the Time Realm; turns out today such important events are happening."

Upon thinking of this, Zhou Xuan had another question in mind: what level of incense were those four Seeking Wave Monks?

"Three hundred years ago in Peng Town, the Buddha Country's Seeking Wave Monk Team controlled the Tattoo Tree Clan with three stone Buddhas, and the Great Heavenly King along with the other Seeking Wave Monks acted swiftly to defeat the Ginkgo Ancestor Tree of Mingjiang Prefecture, submerging it into the Forbidden Land, never to be seen again.

This level of combat power suggests those four Seeking Wave Monks may possess the power of nine incense sticks, and very likely, there is more than one at that level."

The two prefectures' You Shen that Zhou Xuan assembled had a high chance of defeating a single nine-stick incense in the human world—at least on paper, the odds were greatly in favor—but to face two, three... or four, there might not even be a chance to retaliate.

"My net can't catch such big fish."

Zhou Xuan continued amicably chatting with King Xishan, his finger tracing in King Xishan's palm, forming words to inquire: "Are there any Dark Ghosts at the venue?"

King Xishan, with an imperceptible nod, confirmed Zhou Xuan's suspicion.

Indeed, if not for the presence of Dark Ghosts, King Xishan would not have been so cautious.

Zhou Xuan formed words to ask again: "How many incense sticks?"

"Not sure, but there are nine."

King Xishan's concise response, with a tone of certainty, prompted Zhou Xuan to reassess whether the joint sacrifice should be prematurely terminated.

The venue has Dark Ghosts, who mostly are not from the Yin Hall... Zoroastrianism? Or perhaps the Alien Ghost "Star Covering" lurking somewhere?

Coupled with the four Seeking Wave Monks from the Buddha Country, this catch is too large; if missed, these big fish will turn back to devour.

"Need to find a stronger net."

Zhou Xuan immediately sat back down, his Divine Soul embarking on a day trip, returning to the Zhou Family's Troupe.

Even before his Divine Soul manifested visibly, Lord Jian sensed an overwhelming aura, his tightly shut eyes suddenly snapped open, he reached for his bow.

"Lord Jian, it's me."

Zhou Xuan revealed his Divine Soul appearance, standing before the Zhou Family Ancestor Tree.

"Brother, why have you come?"

Zhou Lingyi asked.

"Sister, the situation has changed, dramatically."

Zhou Xuan replied.

Zhou Lingyi's heart tightened, her gaze expectant, awaiting Zhou Xuan's continuation.

"Today's joint sacrifice of the sixteen Yin Halls in Mingjiang Prefecture is more intricate than we imagined; not only Gong Zheng will arrive, but also four Seeking Wave Monks from the Buddha Country, and perhaps Zoroastrianism may join as well."

Zhou Xuan explained.

When Lord Jian heard this, his eyes widened in anger and he said hatefully, "Gong Zheng has colluded with the Buddha Country people and the Fire Sect."

Heavenly Dome Level God, arriving alongside the Buddha Country's Seeking Wave Monks, with Zoroastrianism people serving as internal agents, secretly monitoring the altar's situation.

These three forces couldn't possibly be without alliance.

Yet the Tangkou represented by "Gong Zheng" is "Divine Arrow," this Tangkou's establishment was to maintain Jing Country's peace, the most sharp sword among Jing Country's You Shen.

Now, this sword is about to be stained with the blood of Jing Country people, making Lord Jian, who has a straight character and a heart solely for "protecting Jing Country," furious.

"Don't fear little ghosts running rampant, fear King Yan turning ghost! Gong Zheng colluding with the Buddha Country people is a betrayal of Jing Country, everyone should punish him!"

Lord Jian wished to immediately rush to Mingjiang Prefecture, his Divine Bow ready to shoot and take Gong Zheng's head.

"With so many forces, our two prefectures' You Shen might not be able to handle it."

Zhou Lingyi, always calm and collected, said.

Zhou Xuan added: "That's why I returned to the Zhou Family's Troupe, today, I await a word from Nuo God, whether he can awaken; if he can, we'll proceed as planned, if not, I'll halt the sacrifice at any moment, closing the channels and cutting off the access for Gong Zheng and the Seeking Wave Monks."

Zhou Lingyi upon hearing this, turned her head, lowering her gaze.

Based on the insights she had developed day and night at the Zhou Family's Troupe, she felt that Nuo God was right below the Ancestor Tree, at the deepest point underground.

Zhou Xuan imitated and bowed his head, praying: "Nuo God, the Seeking Wave Monks from three hundred years ago are appearing at Mingjiang Prefecture today, if you can awaken, please respond to me; if within one incense stick's time you remain silent, I shall know you cannot awaken and return to Mingjiang to make a decision early."

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