Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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In his previous rage, several ghosts behind him suddenly revealed their ferocious forms.
Astonishingly, these ghosts were even at the level of high-level ghosts, radiating an immense sense of oppression. Many ordinary members of the Bai family turned pale under this pressure. It was clear that the Bai family head’s martial prowess far surpassed that of those Gu Wuji had encountered before.
However, upon seeing this, Zhai Guangyu almost burst out laughing, “This is all the trickery you think you can pull off against our Master Gu?”
The others stared at Zhai Guangyu in astonishment, essentially believing he had lost his mind. What did he mean by “this is all the trickery”? These were several high-level ghosts! They were the result of the entire clan’s resources and painstaking cultivation! Even two of their high-level players wouldn’t be able to withstand them.
Gu Wuji shook his head, and even (in what he considered to be) kindly said, “You guys have it tough. If you want what’s best for yourselves, you’d better tell me now why you attacked me, and the secrets of this game that I don’t know. Then I won’t pursue the matter further, how about that?”
“Are you kidding me?” The Bai family members in the crowd couldn’t help but sneer.
“Just an ordinary high-level player and you think you’re so great? Our Bai family isn’t afraid of a brat like you.”
These people could already see Gu Wuji’s miserable future, just like those who had overestimated themselves and challenged the Bai family before.
“Who do you think you’re talking to?” The Bai family head’s face had turned icy cold. “Before, I only planned to capture you and squeeze out your last bit of value; I didn’t intend to take your lives. But now, having offended me, you won’t leave alive!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the ghosts behind the Bai family head pounced on Gu Wuji like hungry tigers— this was everyone’s imagination— in reality, the moment these ghosts appeared, they became as docile as mice seeing a cat, immediately swarming to Gu Wuji and prostrating themselves on the ground, as if afraid that Gu Wuji would attack them.
The oppressive force emanating from Gu Wuji was now beyond what ordinary ghosts could match! He possessed the aura of two Ghost King-level bosses. Ordinary players might feel some apprehension at most, but ghosts sense each other’s ghosts most clearly, and this was so terrifying that these ghosts immediately abandoned their contracts and begged for mercy.
Gu Wuji looked at the ghosts before him with a rather friendly expression. If he hadn’t sensed that these ghosts knew a great deal, he probably would have purified them on the spot.
That would have made the scene even more horrific.
Everyone was dumbfounded. What kind of development was this?! How could this be?!
Weren’t these vengeful ghosts raised by the Bai family head for a long time? They had previously intimidated the Bai family members, preventing anyone from acting recklessly, and many people’s childhood nightmares were filled with these vengeful ghosts… But now, their docile appearance made them unrecognizable!
“You… what’s going on?” The Bai family head’s face turned extremely ugly. He had never imagined such a thing would happen. The ghosts he had raised had actually defected to the enemy! How could this be?!
This was incredibly humiliating for the Bai family head. He was unwilling to accept it and wanted to take action, but the next moment, his body froze.
Black mist spread out from behind Gu Wuji, and within it, there were faint, indistinct shadows. They looked very illusory and unclear, but upon closer inspection, one could feel a tremor deep within the soul.
Gu Wuji himself was somewhat surprised, “What’s going on…”
It seemed that due to provocation, the vengeful spirit within him felt challenged and instinctively wanted to intimidate the enemy. Even Gu Wuji couldn’t completely control the power overflowing from his body.
In that instant, everyone knelt on the ground, cold sweat pouring down their faces, their bodies soaked through. They hadn’t intended to do that, but the aura surrounding Gu Wuji was simply too terrifying, making it impossible for them to control their bodies.
Gu Wuji felt embarrassed, “Why are you all being so polite? Get up, get up!”
The others were even more terrified; they wanted to get up too!
Zhai Guangyu, on the other hand, was extremely proud, appearing even more arrogant than Gu Wuji beside him. His mocking gaze swept over the crowd, “Now you finally understand, don’t you? Master Gu possesses immense power. He could kill you all without hesitation. Your survival is a blessing from Master Gu!”
At this moment, in the Bai family compound, Gu Wuji and Zhai Guangyu seemed like the biggest villains, while everyone else looked weak, pitiful, and helpless. They could even imagine that two people could destroy their home.
The Bai family head was stunned. He had completely abandoned any thoughts of humiliation or pretense. As someone who raised ghosts, he clearly understood how terrifying the ghost within Gu Wuji was. Was it a high-level ghost? No, he knew very well that the power of that terrifying ghost was exponentially greater than that of a high-level ghost… What appeared before him was probably a Ghost King-level ghost, something even high-level dungeons might not encounter!
“There are actually such people in the world, capable of nurturing a Ghost King-level ghost into their bodies, how could this be…” The Bai family head muttered to himself, his eyes shifting from fear to fervor, and he suddenly knelt before Gu Wuji, “Master Gu, please accept me as your disciple!”
Gu Wuji: “Huh?”
The others: ???
….
Meanwhile, the Ning family, who had previously been involved with Gu Wuji, were residing in a secluded mansion.
Almost the instant the ghost appeared behind Gu Wuji, a disturbance suddenly arose in the previously quiet mansion. The Ning family members awoke with a start, looking towards the deepest part of the courtyard, where the Ning family head resided.
“The family head has obtained the qualification for the final instance!” someone exclaimed joyfully.
By this time, there were already five qualified candidates for the final instance, and they all announced their qualification immediately to demonstrate their prestige.
After all, many powerful high-level players had been waiting for this day for a long time. However, none of them could guess who the first mysterious player to obtain the qualification would be.
Just as Gu Wuji had guessed, the Ning family patriarch was indeed a high-level player who had lived for a very long time. He was even the longest-lived player among all, and no one knew exactly when he had become a player.
Ordinary people dared not provoke him, keeping their distance with complete respect. Even the Bai family, considered ruthless and insane, were wary of the Ning family.
In this final instance, the Ning family did not recruit new members, continuing to maintain their original members. However, they had already developed a considerable number of players within their family, and due to their influence, clearing instances was easier than for others, resulting in an astonishing number of players.
The Ning family patriarch held a supreme position within the family, and everyone else unconditionally obeyed his orders.
During the disturbance, everyone in the family received the patriarch’s order to immediately proceed to the Bai family’s residence.
To everyone’s surprise, the patriarch himself was going there personally. However, the patriarch’s actions were always mysterious, and they had no idea how he would get there.
“What exactly happened to the Bai family?”
“Even the family head was alerted. Is there something we absolutely must seize?”
Ning Yang was among them. Ning Yang was the elite scion sent by the Ning family to monitor Gu Wuji, but he ended up spending his days eating, drinking, and having fun, eventually even taking a liking to Gu Wuji in women’s clothing, searching for him for a long time without success… A few days ago, he also became a player and, relying on his own strength, quickly advanced to the intermediate level.
On his way to the Bai family, he vaguely sensed that he was about to witness something astonishing.
….
For all the players, tonight would be a sleepless night.
Since the system opened the faction mode, allowing players to choose sides, all the high-level players had been promoting themselves like celebrities, except for the mysterious player in first place, who had never revealed any information.
But it was precisely because of this that they were all the more memorable, especially since that person was the first to qualify, and must possess astonishing strength. Therefore, many people didn’t immediately join a faction, but waited for the mysterious person to reveal the news.
Moreover, this new mode had only been open for a short time, with only five players yet; choosing now seemed too early.
And on this very night, time rewound a little. A player suddenly started a live stream in the system space. This person didn’t reveal their identity, but the content suggested it was taking place in the residence of a powerful family. The person in the center of the screen was Gu Wuji…
Yes, this was a live stream of events happening within the Bai family, specifically the moment the Bai family head was about to appear.
The player didn’t give the stream a sensational name, but its popularity skyrocketed. The reason was obvious: the content was too explosive. Everyone who saw it would bring all their acquaintances to watch, naturally causing a sensation.
“What is this?! This is the Bai family, right? Someone actually dares to cause trouble at the Bai family? This person must be a high-level player!”
“Is that handsome guy Gu Wuji? Gu Wuji is actually a player? What kind of vengeful ghost is behind him?”
“Wow, I was watching Gu Wuji’s web series yesterday! His strength is so amazing, yet he still insists on working in the entertainment industry. What kind of spirit is that…”
Many people were shocked by Gu Wuji’s dedication, never expecting that the protagonist of a casually watched web series was actually such a powerful high-level player. If it were them, in this life-or-death crisis, they’d be too busy enjoying themselves to work.
As for the players who had fought alongside Gu Wuji in dungeons and were lucky enough to survive, their feelings were incredibly complex. They even thought Gu Wuji was long dead!
“But even if he’s incredibly powerful, going to the Bai family is a death sentence. The Bai family head is a monster!” Some who knew the inside story shook their heads.
“Sigh, what a pity. If I were him, I definitely wouldn’t be so reckless. He’s worked so hard to become a high-level player.”
“Damn! The Bai family head is out, and with so many high-level ghosts! Gu Wuji is about to die!”
The crowd was still sighing with regret when the live stream suddenly changed.
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