Divine War Pill Emperor

Chapter 310: Chapter 308: The Passage

When they heard that Jiang Chen was really here for the Black Fire, Zhan Yang, JinLing, and the others were all astonished.

But the appearance of the Black Fire this time had indeed caused quite a stir. Many people knew about it, so a great many were also after it.

It was somewhat surprising to them that Jiang Chen was among that number.

"Jiang Chen, give it up."

"I know there are tons of people fighting over the Black Fire this time."

"Wen Shixuan, the Crown Prince of the Fire Sparrow Kingdom we just saw, is one of them. Even the Flame Dragon we saw outside has its sights set on the Black Fire."

"Just think about it. Trying to snatch the Black Fire from people like them is impossible. If one little thing goes wrong, you could lose your life."

In the end, Zhan Yang urged, "You should just give up."

He was only saying it for Jiang Chen’s own good.

After all, Jiang Chen had saved them multiple times along the way and helped them successfully obtain the Moyang Flower.

If all went as expected, they would definitely be promoted to a Three-Star Mercenary Team when they returned.

"That’s right, Jiang Chen. My brother’s right. If you can find an exit, you should leave with us."

"This place is just too dangerous."

JinLing also pleaded earnestly with Jiang Chen.

They continued forward through the darkness, speaking in hushed tones.

"It’s fine. I know my limits. If I can’t get it, I’ll back off."

Jiang Chen couldn’t help it. ’The fight for the Black Fire this time will be incredibly fierce.’

’My Cultivation isn’t high, so I might not be able to get the Black Fire.’

’But I will absolutely not give up.’

The Black Fire was too important to him.

It was directly related to his Alchemy Skill.

The Flame Dragon alone was an insurmountable mountain blocking his path.

Even so, Jiang Chen wouldn’t give up easily.

In the darkness, the Ghosts were growing more numerous.

Before, the occasional scream or terrified cry would ring out.

But gradually, the sounds grew fainter and fewer.

All that remained was the weeping of the Ghosts.

"I guess most of the Martial Cultivators who came in are dead now."

Zhan Yang sighed.

’To think, we were all enslaved by Wen Shixuan. I’m afraid not many of us are left alive now.’

’And we’re only alive because of Jiang Chen’s methods.’

’His methods never failed, and that’s how we were saved.’

"Quick, get down!"

Jiang Chen suddenly sent a voice transmission to the four people behind him.

"SOB SOB SOB..."

Up ahead, countless pale blue points of light materialized from the darkness, slowly drifting in their direction.

Jiang Chen’s expression changed drastically at the sight.

He quickly dropped to the ground, lying flat.

The five of them didn’t even dare to breathe.

"SOB SOB SOB..."

The sound of weeping came from ahead, carried by an untold number of densely packed Ghosts.

They drifted past.

They appeared right above the heads of Jiang Chen and his group.

But they didn’t pause for a moment, eventually disappearing into the darkness behind them.

The five of them let out a heavy sigh of relief.

They scrambled to their feet and continued on.

"That was close. So many Ghosts."

Niu Tuo muttered.

Beads of sweat formed on Jiang Chen’s brow as well. After all, if there were even the slightest mishap, the Ghosts would pounce on them and devour their souls.

’This method came from my past life’s experience. It’s how I evaded the Ghosts back then.’

’I even witnessed many experts have their souls devoured by Ghosts.’

The group of five had a relatively smooth journey.

"Hurry, we’re almost at the passage to the second level."

Jiang Chen was navigating in the darkness. He knew they were not far from the passage to the second level.

However, he grew even more cautious.

"Look, over there."

JinLing suddenly spoke, pointing ahead into the darkness.

Everyone looked over and saw countless pale blue lights glowing in the distance.

HISS...

"So many Ghosts."

Niu Tuo sucked in a sharp breath. When he looked, he saw innumerable Ghosts, hovering silently in the darkness before them.

Jiang Chen had the group halt for the moment.

The five of them hid in the darkness.

Jiang Chen, however, frowned deeply.

"Jiang Chen, where is the passage to the second level?"

Zhan Yang asked, his voice tight with tension.

Seeing so many Ghosts made his heart pound with panic.

Jiang Chen gave a wry smile. "The passage is right where the Ghosts are gathered. If we can just get past them, we can enter the second level."

"But as things stand, our chances of getting to the second level are slim."

’I never expected so many Ghosts to be guarding the entrance to the second level’s passage.’

Ghosts were strange. They had no Cultivation, yet they could devour the souls of Martial Cultivators.

What’s more, they couldn’t be killed, which left any Martial Cultivator completely helpless against them.

With so many Ghosts now blocking the passage, it was nearly impossible for them to get through.

"Does that mean we’re trapped here forever?"

"Isn’t there another exit?"

JinLing was also extremely nervous and frustrated.

They weren’t far from the Ghosts. If they were discovered, they would be finished.

Jiang Chen shook his head. "I don’t have another way either. Let’s just wait and see."

"The only exit I know of is on the third level. The first two levels don’t have one."

For now, the five of them had no choice but to lie low in the darkness, observing the Ghosts and waiting for an opportunity to enter the second level.

「After some time.」

TAP... TAP... TAP...

The sound of footsteps emerged from the darkness.

"There are Martial Cultivators here."

Zhan Yang’s face tensed as he glanced nervously into the darkness.

It was too dark to see very far, but judging by the sound, a group of Martial Cultivators was heading their way.

A sound like that would easily attract the Ghosts’ attention.

Soon, the footsteps moved past them in the dark, heading toward the spot where the Ghosts were gathered.

"Stay close to me, inside this Jade Talisman’s halo. Don’t let these Ghosts catch you."

A voice spoke from the darkness.

They seemed to have no fear of the Ghosts.

They headed straight for the passage to the second level.

"It doesn’t look like Wen Shixuan’s group."

Jiang Chen was curious. ’Who are these people? How did they find the passage so quickly?’

’I only found it because I’ve been here in my past life and still had some memory of it.’

’For someone to find this place so quickly, and completely unscathed, they must have some kind of advantage.’

"SOB SOB SOB..."

A moment after that group passed by, the Ghosts guarding the passage immediately erupted into wails.

Clearly, the appearance of the Martial Cultivators had caused a disturbance among the Ghosts.

The Ghosts scattered in all directions.

This sent the pale blue lights drifting about in the darkness.

Amidst the scattered lights, a faint passage became visible.

Jiang Chen saw more than a dozen people pass straight through the Ghosts and step into the passage leading to the second level.

"How in the world did those people get in?"

’Wait, what they’re using... could it be the key to the Ghost Temple?’

Jiang Chen immediately recalled something.

’Wen Shixuan must have had a key to open the Ghost Temple.’

’And in this place, only the key to the Ghost Temple could make the Ghosts keep their distance.’

’The Ghosts seem to be extremely wary of the key.’

Jiang Chen felt helpless. ’I don’t have the key to the Ghost Temple, so it’s impossible for me to get in now.’

’And this group was even faster than Wen Shixuan’s. It’s clear they also came prepared.’

"How did they get in?"

Zhan Yang and the others could only watch helplessly as the group disappeared into the passage.

Then, they watched as the Ghosts once again sealed off the passage.

They didn’t have a sliver of a chance.