Chapter 819: Charge!

Hearing this, Chen Ling’s brows furrowed slightly.

He took out the list he had and carefully flipped through it, but he didn't find a column for [Ghost God Path].

"Because nothing else was written, they thought it was a prank at the time... And according to the process, such blank registration forms wouldn't be included in the official list." The logistics personnel explained.

Mr. Han pondered for a moment, "I need to maintain the [Land of Lingering] and cannot move easily. You must report this matter to the high-level officials of the five major realms immediately and have them take it seriously."

"The five major realms..."

"What’s wrong?"

"Mr. Han, today is the high-level meeting of the five major realms! At this time, their meeting should have just started."

"Then find the Tongtian Tower. In short, find whoever is in charge!" Mr. Han was extremely firm, "The emergence of the Ghost God Path is no small matter."

"Understood. We are already contacting the Tongtian Tower. I will now have all referees pause their current work and search for this Ghost God Path with all their might."

"Also, notify all participants to stay away from places with heavy Yin energy. If they feel the temperature around them dropping rapidly, they should leave immediately." Mr. Han added,

"The Ghost God Path can claim souls. If he captures or shatters a soul during a battle, even within the range of the [Land of Lingering], they will truly die!"

"Yes!"

The walkie-talkie fell into silence.

Having heard the entire conversation, Chen Ling had only one thought in his mind...

There’s such a good thing?!

[Audience Expectation +3]

[Current Expectation: 70%]

"Ghost God Path... sounds like someone not to be trifled with." Jian Changsheng hadn't finished speaking when he glanced at Chen Ling and was suddenly stunned, "No, buddy! Why are your eyes glowing!!"

Chen Ling was indeed pleasantly surprised. Just a moment ago, he was worrying about how to truly die once, and he didn't expect this Ghost God Path to appear... To others, that person might be a plague god, but to the current Chen Ling, he was a lucky star, the key to restoring his peak state and retrieving his domain!

Chen Ling was about to say something when the walkie-talkie rang again, but this time, it was the Tongtian Tower communicating to all referees:

"Everyone, there is an emergency. Among the participants of this [Tongtian Star Position], it is suspected that a Ghost God Path has infiltrated..."

On the walkie-talkie, the director repeated the intelligence about the Ghost God Path just now.

"Ghost God Path?" A referee said in a deep voice, "The keeper of the world of the dead, the embodiment of the 'Yin' of the world... also coming to compete for the [Tongtian Star Position]? This thing shouldn't have any meaning to him, right?"

"His purpose is currently unknown, but Mr. Han said that the emergence of the Ghost God Path often means a great disaster for the world... And regardless of his purpose, he has already captured the souls of dozens of God Path prodigies. We must not let him leave the [Land of Lingering] like this."

"So..."

"The Tongtian Tower has already sent people, but it will take time to arrive... All referees, regardless of age or tier, are higher than the vast majority of participants. This time, we have to rely on everyone to drag out the Ghost God Path as much as possible to buy time." The director behind the walkie-talkie took a deep breath, "The Tongtian Tower has given a death order: the participants in the Old District are the hope for humanity’s future and must not suffer any mishaps!"

Hearing these words, the hearts of the referees felt a bit heavy.

The Tongtian Tower’s decision to protect the participants at all costs meant that they, the referees, could be sacrificed. Compared to those young geniuses, they were indeed older and might not be able to advance further in this lifetime, so this decision was understandable... but it still felt uncomfortable.

Just as all the referees were silent and the atmosphere was stiff, the voice of Referee No. 6 rang out without hesitation:

"I am willing to die for the future of humanity!!"

At this moment, everyone was stunned.

"Wang Xuan, you..." The director behind the walkie-talkie didn't seem to expect him to be the first to jump out, and felt a bit moved.

"Director, no need to say more. At a time like this, someone has to be the first to stand up, right?" Chen Ling smiled slightly, "If the traces of the Ghost God Path are truly discovered, I am willing to charge into the fray for everyone."

Among the referees, many were moved by Chen Ling’s fearlessness. After taking a deep breath, they also spoke up:

"Good, since Wang Xuan is willing to stand up, I am also willing to bet my life to give it a try."

"I want to see just how difficult this Ghost God Path is!"

"Exactly, with so many of us, what is there to be afraid of?"

“……”

Everyone’s fighting spirit was ignited. They began to stop their work and spread out in all directions, searching for the traces of the Ghost God Path like a net.

Chen Ling put away the walkie-talkie and was about to leave,

Jian Changsheng rolled his eyes and mimicked him sarcastically:

"I am willing to charge into the fray for everyone..."

Chen Ling: ...

Chen Ling silently gripped the boning knife in his hand.

"Are you really going to find that Ghost God Path?" Jian Changsheng sensed a trace of killing intent and asked seriously, "Aren't you afraid your soul will be captured?"

"Don't worry." Chen Ling said calmly, "Although I haven't been captured before... he shouldn't be able to capture my soul."

In Chen Ling’s mind, there was the existence of "Mockery." Chen Ling didn't think this Ghost God Path had that much ability, so the other party would likely choose to shatter his soul, causing him to die completely.

Jian Changsheng looked at him suspiciously,

"Really? Don't worry, brother~"

“……”

Chen Ling’s face darkened, but he couldn't be bothered to argue with this guy, "Are you coming?"

"You’re going to find death, why would I follow?" Jian Changsheng spread his hands, "I’m different from you, I will really die... You all fear that Ghost God Path, and others fear him too, but this is the best time for me to overtake on a bend and win the [Tongtian Star Position]!"

"...Fine, then I wish you success."

Chen Ling was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something. After glancing at Jian Changsheng, he sighed.

He took something out of his pocket and tossed it casually into Jian Changsheng’s hand.

Jian Changsheng caught it instinctively. Looking down, he realized it was a crystal-clear treasure bead.

It was the [Privilege] he had dreamed of.

"You..." Jian Changsheng looked up blankly, as if in a dream.

"I’m definitely going to die this time. If someone takes this thing in the chaos, it would be too much of a loss." Chen Ling said calmly, "Keep it for me."

After speaking, Chen Ling left without looking back.

Watching Chen Ling’s retreating figure, Jian Changsheng stood there like a statue... He didn't expect Chen Ling to actually give him the privilege, and the final "wish you success" lingered in his ears, refusing to dissipate for a long time.

Some time later, Jian Changsheng silently gripped the privilege in his hand, looked at Chen Ling’s retreating figure, and muttered:

"At a time like this, you’re acting cool..."

"You’d better be fine. Even if you’re not... don't expect me to save you... I’ll only gossip about you on your grave for a day... Hmph."