The attendant before them had opened her eyes, her pupils devoid of any spirit or vitality, resembling stagnant red water filled with endless killing intent.
As the words fell, the attendants drew their long swords and charged towards Ye Cangtian and the others.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian was the first to meet them.
He didn't know how long he would stay in the dark ruins, and there might be similar tasks in the future, so he wanted to take this opportunity to personally experience the strength of the ghost soldiers.
The sounds of battle erupted instantly.
The ten attendants were divided into two groups.
Six of them surrounded and attacked Ye Cangtian, as if they had seen through him as the strongest person present. The remaining four attacked the Anti-Black Alliance.
Screams echoed incessantly, and Ye Cangtian gradually gained some understanding of the ghost soldiers.
These ghost soldiers were all above the Profound level, and the six surrounding him were all at the peak of the Profound level.
Their physical bodies were incredibly tough, even stronger than the stone figures they had encountered before.
Furthermore, these ghost soldiers' attacks were incredibly potent and their speed was exceptionally fast. Among those of the same level, only a select few could surpass them.
In every aspect, the ghost soldiers were outstanding, essentially lacking any weaknesses.
However, if one were to forcefully pinpoint a weakness, it would only be their lower intelligence; they only knew how to kill blindly, possessing no strategic cunning.
Otherwise, they would undoubtedly be even more formidable.
Having understood some of the ghost soldiers' characteristics, Ye Cangtian's attacks became more incisive.
The Dragon Soul Blade in his hand continuously emitted a faint dragon's roar, and soon, all six attendants were beheaded.
Although these ghost soldiers boasted formidable defenses, how could they withstand the attacks of the Dragon Soul Blade? Moreover, the blade's freezing attribute also slowed their movements to some extent.
Therefore, killing these ghost soldiers was not a difficult task for Ye Cangtian.
“Mr. Ye, quickly come and lend us a hand!”
Just then, an aged and urgent voice called out.
As the absolute main force of the Anti-Black Alliance in this operation, the Xuan Bing Association faced immense pressure against the ghost soldiers.
Among the remaining four attendants, the Xuan Bing Association was responsible for dealing with two.
The Guild Leader Xuan Bing was confident in his ability to kill one attendant alone, but that was his limit.
As for the other attendant that his fellow disciples were facing, he was powerless to assist!
Furthermore, that attendant was simply beyond the capabilities of other Xuan Bing Sect members, and many of them had already fallen.
Seeing that Ye Cangtian's battle had concluded, Xuan Bing disregarded his pride and urgently requested Ye Cangtian's assistance.
*Hiss…*
Ye Cangtian scanned the current situation and couldn't help but gasp.
The remaining four attendants, possessing strength in the mid-to-late Profound level, were not to be underestimated. With their robust physiques, they had inflicted heavy casualties on the Anti-Black Alliance.
In just a short period, the Anti-Black Alliance had lost a fifth of its fighting strength.
If this continued, even if the Anti-Black Alliance eventually eliminated the four attendants, they would only emerge with a Pyrrhic victory, with few survivors.
It seemed I had underestimated the ghost soldiers.
While muttering to himself, Ye Cangtian's figure flashed forward.
The attendants who had been overwhelmingly powerful before the crowd were like paper figures before Ye Cangtian, unable to withstand the sharp Dragon Soul Blade.
Before long, the four attendants finally fell.
Xuan Bing and Fei Chen approached Ye Cangtian and bowed in unison, expressing their gratitude.
This time, if Ye Cangtian had not intervened, they did not know if they could have faced such a tragic outcome.
“You are too kind. Since you invited me here and offered compensation, it is only natural for me to lend a hand!”
“As long as you fulfill your promises as agreed.”
“Alright, enough pleasantries. The most critical moment is yet to come!”
Ye Cangtian helped Fei Chen and Xuan Bing to their feet.
As he spoke, his gaze locked onto the final sarcophagus, certain that it contained the final boss.
Even the attendants were so troublesome, reaching the peak of the Profound level. This final boss would, at the very least, have one foot in the Earth level, or even be a true Earth level expert.
Coupled with the characteristics of ghost soldiers or spirits, it would likely be difficult for even him to defeat.
…
“Those who disturb my eternal slumber shall die!”
A deafening voice echoed, causing everyone in the Anti-Black Alliance to tremble. Their gazes converged on the sarcophagus, their eyes flashing with fear.
The boss of this main tomb must be the most powerful existence in the entire tomb, and they all worried for their lives.
*Creak…*
Just then, the outer layer of the sarcophagus opened, revealing a coffin made of ice, as if carved from white jade.
Following this, the lid of the coffin slowly opened, and a figure gradually sat up from within.
It was a man, with a well-proportioned build. His long hair cascaded like a waterfall over his shoulders. He wore a black robe with golden trim, appearing incredibly noble.
However, when he opened his eyes, they were like those of the attendants, resembling stagnant red water.
He gave the impression of lacking any intelligence.
This could not help but evoke a sigh from Ye Cangtian; no matter how powerful the other party was in ancient times, they had become so pathetic after death, a truly lamentable sight.
“Boy, who are you?”
“How dare you disturb my peace? Are you prepared to die?”
On the other side, the man's gaze swept across the surroundings, finally settling on Ye Cangtian, having clearly identified the strongest combatant among them.
“Heh, no need!”
Ye Cangtian sneered. The other party clearly possessed more intelligence than the attendants, at least asking about his origin and identity.
However, Ye Cangtian had no intention of haggling with him. In his eyes, the other party was merely a dead man, and he saw no point in arguing with the deceased.
What he should do most was to send the other party on their way, allowing him to return to dust.
“Interesting, interesting…”
A playful smile appeared on the man’s face. As he murmured softly, his body erupted forward.
Concurrently, a black spear materialized in the man's hand, and he thrust it towards Ye Cangtian.
Damn it, as expected, his intelligence is lacking, and he’s coming at me with such intensity right from the start!
Sensing the aura emanating from the spear, Ye Cangtian muttered to himself.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian dared not hesitate and directly unleashed the Sky-Breaking Saber Technique.
*Boom!*
The blade met the spear tip, and the resulting surge of spiritual energy swept through the entire tomb. Many people swayed precariously, and some, unable to bear it, even had a trace of blood trickling from their lips.
In this head-on clash, Ye Cangtian held a slight advantage. However, by the time the Dragon Soul Blade blocked the spear's attack, its power had already diminished by seventy to eighty percent.
As it landed on the man, it only inflicted a superficial wound.
Even so, Ye Cangtian was greatly alarmed. No one understood the sharpness of the Dragon Soul Blade better than he did.
Even if he lacked strength, as long as the Dragon Soul Blade struck its target, its own weight would deliver a heavy blow to the opponent.
Yet, the man only sustained a superficial wound, without even breaking a bone.
This indicated that the man's physical toughness was absolutely unimaginable.
“Roar! You dare to wound my body? I will take your life!”
On the other side, the man looked at the saber wound on his body and roared in anger.
The next moment, he charged forward again. However, this time, he did not engage in a direct, all-out confrontation, having suffered a disadvantage earlier.
His speed was incredibly swift, and his attacks were exceptionally tricky, clearly aiming to win with speed.
However, this played right into Ye Cangtian's hands.
In the initial stages, Ye Cangtian was indeed somewhat flustered, allowing the man to gain the upper hand.
But as the battle continued, Ye Cangtian gradually turned the tide and even gained the initiative.
Everything was thanks to the Dragon Soul Blade's merit. The blade's freezing attribute was an absolute nightmare for any speed-oriented opponent in a prolonged battle.
However, by the time the man realized what was happening, the situation had largely become irretrievable.
He was covered in wounds, and the impact on the battle had reached an irreversible point.
*Thwack!*
Finally, Ye Cangtian's descending saber cleaved off the man's head, securing the ultimate victory.