Chapter 1175: Chapter 792: Mirror Ghost Emerges
No wonder the Mirror Ghost not only doesn’t harm her but can coexist peacefully with her... Yang Xiao suddenly understood.
"This is a good thing for Sutana, but for those around her, it is a disaster."
"She is considered an ominous person; magic artifacts within a certain range of her are affected. Those with owners fare better, while those without become extremely unstable, triggering supernatural events."
"Also, to protect her, once I became the High Priest, I placed her under house arrest, and she never left the Royal City, living in the garden castle I built for her."
"Half a year ago, while I was away from the Royal City, a newly delivered high-level magical artifact lost control due to improper sealing. Influenced by Sutana, it triggered a terrifying supernatural event, and Sutana disappeared during that event."
"The scene was tragic, with dozens of people dead, many left with only half their bodies, the smooth wounds as if cut with a blade. The severed limbs were nowhere to be found."
"After an investigation, it was discovered that the ghost within the artifact had the ability to warp space. The elders deduced that the ghost used its powers to take Sutana away."
Yang Xiao had witnessed Sutana’s strange abilities before; she turned the Mirror Ghost to her side in just a few days. It seems that a presence similar to a mother is her true kin.
Through this exchange, Yang Xiao gained a new understanding of Sutana. In some ways, she’s just a child with a pitiful background.
A noble of the Esoteric Sect, the daughter of the Cannibal Buddha High Priest, such a prominent identity pales in comparison to the warmth brought by a ghost.
Before leaving, Yang Xiao promised the Cannibal Buddha that today’s conversation would never be revealed, especially not to Professor Cui and Sui Chengguo.
Yet, the Cannibal Buddha was calm, seemingly indifferent. Understandably so, with someone like him who could easily kill the Nine Great City Lords of the Dharma Sect, a few strangers meant nothing.
It was because Sutana was brought back that they were treated as honored guests. Otherwise, in outsiders’ eyes, the Cannibal Buddha was just as much a demon as the Dharma Sect’s White Robe Dharma King.
After lunch, Yang Xiao lay on the bed alone, resting. Sutana’s face flashed through his mind from time to time. Having spent enough time together, he now found himself missing her after a few days apart.
"Dong."
"Dong, dong."
There was a knock on the door, and someone outside reported that Dean Sheng had come to visit.
Yang Xiao sat up, and soon, Sheng Yanlin walked in, dressed in new clothes.
He wore a white robe, and with every gesture, he carried the demeanor of a dean, but he had a yellow vest over it and a yellow waistband.
Yang Xiao could guess this was to differentiate from those Dharma Sect people, as the two factions were sworn enemies.
"Dean Sheng, it seems you’ve long anticipated why the High Priest sought me." Yang Xiao got straight to the point.
Sheng Yanlin, as if he had foreseen today’s event, casually sat down somewhere, "I heard long ago that the Esoteric Sect had such means, but seeing that little girl, I too was startled."
"I just came from Professor Cui’s place and also visited Sui Chengguo on the way. They are both well and very concerned about you."
"I, Yang Xiao, may not have great skills, but I would never betray a friend." Remembering Sheng Yanlin’s past words, Yang Xiao sighed, "I appreciate your goodwill."
"Since you’ve made your choice, I won’t say more. Show me your mirror." Sheng Yanlin extended his hand.
Upon receiving the Soul-Capturing Mirror, Sheng Yanlin carefully sensed it. Yang Xiao used the Human Bone Staff to probe and found that Sheng Yanlin’s spiritual power flowed very peculiarly, almost completely enveloping the Soul-Capturing Mirror.
A few seconds later, Sheng Yanlin returned the Soul-Capturing Mirror to Yang Xiao, stood up, and said, "It’s about time; you and I should go in together now. The harvest time has arrived."
"The Mirror Ghost has recovered?" This was much faster than Yang Xiao expected.
"If you wait for it to completely recover, you’ll have trouble." Sheng Yanlin hinted at Yang Xiao, "That armor is just about ready."
Entering the Mirror World, they pushed open the secret chamber’s Bronze Door. The scene inside was almost exactly as Sheng Yanlin expected. The Mirror Ghost lay in the same place, its injuries about 60-70% healed, while the pitch-black armor clung perfectly to its body, as if embedded into its flesh.
Seeing Yang Xiao’s arrival, the Mirror Ghost slowly opened its eyes, its gaze devoid of any living human aura, fixating on Yang Xiao’s face.
"As expected, it is waiting for you to come closer and ambush you, hit it with the stick." Sheng Yanlin spoke without reservation.
As soon as Yang Xiao raised the Human Bone Stick, the Mirror Ghost sat up like a zombie, and with two "bangs," it lay back down, its eyes wide open and pupils scattered.
Following Sheng Yanlin’s instructions, Yang Xiao took out the wooden wedge and deeply drove it into the Mirror Ghost’s heart through the armor’s gaps.
After completing all this, Sheng Yanlin leaned down, tidied up the armor with his hands, and instructed Yang Xiao to awaken the Mirror Ghost, adjust the armor’s position again to prevent the wedge from being dislodged during intense combat.
Within just a few minutes, Yang Xiao had everything in place. The capability of the old Dean Sheng was indeed substantial.
Looking up and down at the armored Mirror Ghost, Yang Xiao felt more satisfied. With this treasure, the Mirror Ghost’s combat power had greatly increased, further enhancing its invincible qualities.
Noticing Yang Xiao’s fervent gaze, Sheng Yanlin couldn’t help but chuckle, "Do you want to take it out for a test?"
"Sure!"
Sheng Yanlin sent someone to call Sui Chengguo, Tai Wenqin, and inform the Esoteric Sect members to find a Martial Training Field for them.
