I Am Overlord c1-962

by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu

"The Ghostface Sect has attacked?" Xiang Shaoyun frowned.

  "Yes. We don't even know how we have offended them. They have Sovereigns in their organization. We won't be a match at all," said Earth Skeleton gloomily.

  "Has the Noxious Blood Gang been pulling some conspiracy behind our backs?" guessed Human Skeleton.

  Xiang Shaoyun said, "No, you are all wrong. I’m their target."

  The three instantly sank into silence. Xiang Shaoyun was their master. Since the enemy was here for him, he would be the one to decide their next course of action.

  "Come with me. We will be paying the Ghostface Sect a visit," said Xiang Shaoyun.

  "Yes," the three answered.

  The Ghostface Sect was one of the most powerful organizations after the five greatest organizations in the city. If they could not solve the conflict, this would be the end of the Skeleton Gang.

  Let's just hope Devouring Ghost's medal is really useful, sighed Xiang Shaoyun inwardly.

  He then went straight to the Ghostface Sect with the three Skeletons. But before they could arrive, they were intercepted by some Ghostface Sect members. The interceptors each wore a ghostface mask, hiding their faces. One could only determine their gender through the outline of their bodies.

  The leader of the group was the same masked woman from the Yu Clan Medicine Store. She was known as Lady Shura. The ghostface mask she wore looked like the face of a shura, possessing a fearsome face and a pair of murderous eyes.

  From the three Skeletons, Xiang Shaoyun learned that this Lady Shura was an up-and-coming young cultivator from the Ghostface Sect, one of the 10 strongest young Kings of the Bloodsin City.

  These so-called 10 strongest young Kings were no ordinary Kings. Rather, they were Super Kings. In fact, they were the strongest among the Super Kings. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been qualified to be ranked as the 10 strongest in the city.

  Lady Shura once won 18 consecutive victories on the tenth arena fighting people two stages above her in cultivation, which was how she had earned her reputation. Nobody had seen her real face before. Or to be precise, those who had seen her real face were either her close ones or dead already.

  "You dare take the initiative to come to us? What courage!" coldly remarked Lady Shura. She was slim and tall, her chest so bountiful even her battle armor could only cover half of it, making it hard for one to take one's eyes off her.

  Xiang Shaoyun couldn't be bothered to bicker with her and directly took out a medal and asked, "Do you recognize this medal?"

  When Lady Shura saw it, her pupils shrank. She directly knelt down and said, "Lady Shura greets the sect master."

  Xiang Shaoyun was stunned as he cried out inwardly, T-this is the sect master's medal?

  He stared at the ancient medal he was holding, trying and failing to find anything special about it.

  "Rise," Xiang Shaoyun said. "You are not allowed to come after me and the Skeleton Gang anymore. Understand?"

  Xiang Shaoyun assumed that the medal would be enough to get Lady Shura off his back. However, she raised her head and said, "We are to treat this medal as the sect master himself. However, you are not one of us. I have never heard of the medal being lost to an outsider. I don't care how you got the medal, but you have to take a trip to the sect with me. Otherwise, after I report this to the sect master, your entire Skeleton Gang will be purged."

  The only reason Lady Shura had knelt down was because of the medal, not Xiang Shaoyun.

  Xiang Shaoyun had not expected her response, but he smiled and replied, "I see. Very well. Please lead the way. This will be a good opportunity for me to take a closer look at the Ghostface Sect."

  Since he already knew that this medal was the sect master's medal, he also knew that Devouring Ghost had some sort of relationship with the Ghostface Sect. In other words, this Ghostface Sect might very well be his new helper.

  That was why he dared to go with Lady Shura. Even if they did end up turning hostile, he was still confident they wouldn't directly kill him. There would still be room for negotiation.

  "Only you can come. They can't follow," said Lady Shura coldly.

  "Young Master Xiang, you can't agree to this!" the three Skeletons cried out anxiously. They were afraid that Xiang Shaoyun would be harmed if he went alone.

  Xiang Shaoyun waved his hand and said, "Don't worry. Go back first." He then said to Lady Shura, "Please lead the way."

  Lady Shura shot Xiang Shaoyun a look of astonishment before she turned and started leading the way.

  The Ghostface Sect was located at the northwest section of the city. The sect's main gate was built in the shape of a massive ghostface and looked so dreadful a regular person would not dare to gaze directly at it. The eyes on the face were pulsing with two clumps of flame, as if it was really the face of a sinister ghost. It was enough to plant fear in one's heart.

  Ghostface Sect members were guarding the gate. A regular person would not have a chance to enter. Even the weakest of the guards was a Skysoar Realm expert. From this, the strength of the Ghostface Sect was clear.

  Apart from the Yu Clan and the city hall, the Ghostface Sect was the oldest organization in the city. It was generally acknowledged that the Ghostface Sect was a tier-6 organization, but there were also rumors that the sect master had long surpassed the Soul Foundation Realm. If that was true, the Ghostface Sect would qualify as a tier-7 organization.

  Only the true superpowers of the city knew the extent of the Ghostface Sect’s strength. In any case, the Ghostface Sect was undoubtedly a strong organization. Even Xiang Shaoyun was somewhat shocked when he looked at the massive gate that looked like a ghostface, but it was still not enough to scare him.

  Soon, he entered the sect with Lady Shura. He immediately sensed the baleful yin energy in the air. The sounds of ghosts wailing reverberated everywhere, and he felt like he had entered hell, looking at the sinister ghostfaces all around him. It was quite a nightmarish place.

  The Ghostface Sect is truly worthy of its reputation, remarked Xiang Shaoyun inwardly.

  Ever since he had entered, he had the sensation that countless eyes were staring at him at all times, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

  Chapter 418: Green Ghost

  The Ghostface Sect headquarters was filled with numerous ancient buildings and stores and some stone decorations. Every now and then, red lights pulsed at random spots, making the headquarters look like a scene from hell. The entire headquarters was built in a way to make it seem like a ghost palace no ordinary person could inhabit.

  Soon, Lady Shura brought Xiang Shaoyun to the largest palace. It was guarded by two massive, fierce beasts. Each of the beasts had a height of over 10 meters, a head resembling the head of a ghost, a body of a lion, and a long, thick tail. They also had numerous spikes all over their bodies and were entirely black. Strands of devilish energy were swirling around them, and they looked incredibly imposing and formidable.

  When Xiang Shaoyun saw the two beasts, he exclaimed inwardly, Are these giant devil beasts?

  They were not classified as demonic beasts. Rather, they were a type of devilish beast. Humans and demonic beasts both grew through absorbing energy from the sun, the moon, and the stars. Devilish beasts were different; they grew by absorbing devilish energy, making them true devils. As for these two particular beasts here, they were more than just some simple Devil Emperors.

  A thick murderous intent leaked out of their eyes when the beasts saw Xiang Shaoyun. Lady Shura displayed her medal and said, "Two lord beasts, I need to bring him to the sect master for important business."

  Only then did the two beasts withdraw their devilish energy. They lay down on the ground, shut their eyes, and dozed off. They might look lazy, but they would be able to immediately detect any approaching outsider.

  Lady Shura then walked past the two beasts. Xiang Shaoyun did the same. But when he approached, the two beasts suddenly opened their massive, scary eyes. It gave him a fright, but he was still able to rema
in calm and did not jump in fear. However, he was now standing still and no longer dared to move rashly.

  Lady Shura seemed to have noticed something happening, so she looked behind her. She quickly cried out in alarm, "Two lord beasts, please calm down."

  She was afraid they would swallow Xiang Shaoyun alive. The devilish beast at the right side ignored Lady Shura and spoke to Xiang Shaoyun, "You have the aura of the devil race on you."

  Both Xiang Shaoyun and Lady Shura were stunned. The devil race was the public enemy of the surface races. If word of this spread, Xiang Shaoyun would have the world as his enemy.

  The devilish beast sniffed at the air a few more times before saying, "No, this isn't right. You have the body of a human yet possess the smell of the imperial devil clan. Are you a descendant of an ancient imperial devil clan?"

  At that, a complicated look appeared in the eyes of the two beasts.

  Xiang Shaoyun smiled and said, "I am a human, not a devil."

  He then walked past the two beasts. They did not make things difficult for him, but a look of indignation had appeared in their eyes as they were immersed in some recollection. After passing through the two guardian beasts, they finally arrived at the Ghostface Sect's main hall.

  From the front, the main hall looked like a roaring ghost face, and like everywhere else in the headquarters, it had an eerie environment. Upon entering the hall, one would find that it was incomparably expansive. Twelve towering black pillars stood tall at different positions, propping up the entire hall. Numerous abstruse runes were carved into the pillars, and they flowed with some sort of sinister-looking and chilly radiance.

  Directly facing the entrance was a pitch black couch made of devil skin. Two baleful ghost pearls framed the couch on each side. This was most certainly the throne of the sect master. Lady Shura knelt down before the throne and said respectfully, "Lady Shura requests an audience with the sect master. There is an urgent matter to report."

  She then took out a medal and channeled her energy into it. An indescribable power rippled out of it and formed a connection with the throne. As that happened, the 12 pillars started shining brightly as energy poured out of them and converged on the throne. Abruptly, a figure appeared.

  "Lady Shura, what is so urgent that you need to see me in such a rush?" asked the tall figure.

  The tall person was dressed in a cloak and was wearing a ghostface mask, hiding his real appearance. He was none other than Green Ghost, the Ghostface Sect's sect master. Why was he called the Green Ghost? Because he wore a green ghostface mask. Since no outsiders knew his real name, he had come to be known as the Green Ghost.

  "Reporting to the sect master, this person is not a member of the sect yet holds the sect master's medal," said Lady Shura as she pointed at Xiang Shaoyun.

  Since Lady Shura possessed a medal that she could use to have a direct audience with the sect master, it was obvious she held a high position in the sect. Right after Lady Shura said that, Xiang Shaoyun felt an intensely oppressive gaze landing on him. He felt discomfort all over his body, as if that pair of eyes had seen through him.

  "Why are you not kneeling before this sect master?" Green Ghost asked.

  Along with the question, a massive force pressed down on Xiang Shaoyun, nearly forcing him to his knees. The Purple Lightning Saber appeared in his hands. He stabbed it into the ground and used it to prop himself up before mustering a reply, "I...I kneel to my parents and the heavens, but not others!"

  "Impudent!" Green Ghost berated.

  Instantly, Xiang Shaoyun felt like a mountain was pressing down on him. He could feel his bones breaking, his body on the verge of collapsing to the ground. Green Ghost had only released a slight portion of his presence, yet a King like Xiang Shaoyun was already rendered completely helpless. If more force was used, he could be easily crushed to death.

  Lady Shura stood to the side coldly, not daring to say a single word. Just as Xiang Shaoyun was about to collapse, a medal fell off him. This was the very medal he had gotten from Devouring Ghost, a medal with a ghost face on it.

  When Green Ghost saw it, he immediately picked it up. His pupils shrank as he cried out in alarm, "This...where did you get this medal?"

  The pressure he was emanating vanished completely, finally letting Xiang Shaoyun stand up straight again. By this point, Xiang Shaoyun was completely drenched in sweat and exhausted, as if he had just experienced a massive battle.

  Green Ghost asked impatiently, "Where did you get this medal?"

  The question rumbled in Xiang Shaoyun's eardrums, making him feel like they were going to explode. He raised his head, stared at Green Ghost, and replied, "I got this from Devouring Ghost."

  "Audacious! You dare call my master by his name directly?" Green Ghost raged with fury and sent an energy attack flying toward Xiang Shaoyun.

  Sphhlt!

  Xiang Shaoyun was sent flying while coughing blood. However, it was clear Green Ghost did not intend to kill him. He merely intended to give him some serious injuries.

  "I repeat. Who gave you this medal?" Green Ghost shot forward from the throne and repeated his question.

  "Devouring Ghost. He told me that so long as I show this medal to the Ghostface Sect, I will be left alone," said Xiang Shaoyun firmly.

  With a frown, Green Ghost studied Xiang Shaoyun's face. He suddenly shivered and said, "L-lord Xiang, it's you!"

  Chapter 419: You Can Be My Woman

  Even the mighty Green Ghost had a look of fear on his face when he spoke the name "Lord Xiang". It was obvious how deep of an impact this "Lord Xiang" had on him. But he recovered quickly. He said, "No, you're not him. Are you his descendant?"

  Xiang Shaoyun was too weak to say anything, so he shut his eyes and started circulating his cultivation method to heal himself. He wanted to use a drop of lightning liquid to heal up, but decided against it after some thought. This madman before him was too unpredictable.

  When Green Ghost saw that Xiang Shaoyun was not replying, he immediately sensed Xiang Shaoyun's current condition. His emotions turned complicated as he looked at Lady Shura and said, "Lady Shura, give him a life return pill and a drop of spirit spring on my behalf to help him recover."

  "Yes, sect master." Lady Shura did not dare to wait and quickly took out a pill and a drop of spirit spring water from her storage ring. She then walked toward Xiang Shaoyun.

  She helped him up and fed him both items. At such close distance, her pleasant fragrance drifted into Xiang Shaoyun's nose, causing his heart to flutter slightly. He also came to a realization that the danger was now over and that his life was no longer in danger.

  He couldn't be bothered to think about anything else as he quickly utilized the power of the pill and spirit spring to heal his wounds. He had only become slightly better by the time Green Ghost grew impatient and asked, "Tell me. Who are you? Where is my master? I don't have much time left!"

  It was quite obvious Green Ghost was quite anxious. It was probably because he couldn't maintain his clone for long, or perhaps something else was happening where his main body was.

  Xiang Shaoyun decided to start talking. He opened his eyes and said, "I am Xiang Shaoyun. Devouring Ghost is in seclusion to regain his strength, so he won't be able to show himself for now. He will probably be out in about half a year to a year. He is already in the city, and he was the one who had given me this medal."

  "The master is back?" Green Ghost exclaimed joyfully. "What is your relationship with him?"

  "I am the one who helped free him," Xiang Shaoyun replied. He chose to not tell Green Ghost that Devouring Ghost was now his follower. He was afraid Green Ghost would not be able to accept it and attack him again in agitation.

  "Good, very good! Lady Shura, before I return from the Devil Domain, he will be the honored guest of our Ghostface Sect. Take good care of him in the Bloodsin City. Agree to all his requests. We will decide what to do when I'm back," said Ghostface Sect before he vanished into thin air.

 
"Yes, sect master," Lady Shura answered deferentially.

  At this point, Lady Shura was already thoroughly shocked. She had never expected that Xiang Shaoyun, a young man, would actually be related to her sect master's master. No wonder he could take out the sect master's medal.

  After Green Ghost left, Xiang Shaoyun ignored Lady Shura and sat down in meditation to continue healing up. He still wasn't using the lightning liquid. He did not need to waste a drop since the life return pill and some other spirit medicines were enough for him to recover.

  ...

  At the depths of the Devil Domain was a certain place filled with devilish energy. Devilish beasts roamed the land, and each of them was extremely powerful. None was weaker than a Devil Emperor, and even Devil Sovereigns could be seen.

  There were barely any humans here, but in a certain dangerous area was a man with a green ghostface mask. A large amount of devilish energy was surrounding him, and he was currently consuming the blood of a devil he had just killed. As he did that, his vitality surged.

  Evidently, this was Green Ghost's main body. He had been seriously injured and was currently devouring the blood of a devil to replenish his own vitality and recover from his wounds.

  He suddenly opened his crimson eyes and muttered, "Master is still alive. I need to quickly return to the Bloodsin City. But master actually needed the help of a puny King to help break him free? Is that true? He is definitely in bad shape. I shall get the body of a Devil Saint as a gift for master."

  At that thought, he increased the speed at which he was absorbing the blood to accelerate his recovery.

  ...

  About four hours later, Xiang Shaoyun finally woke up from his meditation. He had recovered much of his injuries. To the side, Lady Shura spoke respectfully, "Please accept my apologies for offending you before, Young Master Xiang."

  Lady Shura had a high status in the Ghostface Sect and could be considered one of the sect's seeded geniuses. Even so, she did not dare to slight an honored guest of the sect master.

  Xiang Shaoyun stood up, waved his hand and said, "It's fine. Everything has been cleared up now. But you still need to give me some compensation."