Chapter 25: Five Regions Alliance (Part 6)

Immediately after, a piercing whistling sound of wind reached their ears as a massive, hideous warship broke through the clouds and descended rapidly from the horizon.

Black Qi permeated the surroundings of the warship, emitting an aura that made people's hearts tremble.

As the warship drew closer, the feeling of oppression in the air intensified, to the point where even the surrounding clouds seemed to be drawn and gathered toward it.

"The Ghost Region's warship! It's the people from the Ghost Region!"

Someone whispered in terror, their voice tinged with a mix of fear and suspicion.

The warship slowly emerged from the clouds, its massive hull reflecting a cold light in the sunlight, like a sleeping giant beast suddenly waking up, ready to devour everything before it.

Finally, the warship landed steadily on the outskirts of the square. Under the cloud-covered sky, almost everyone could feel a thick, suffocating aura of death rushing toward them.

That cold and deathly aura made many people in the venue shiver uncontrollably.

The warship stopped slowly, the cabin door suddenly split open, and a few dark figures stepped out.

The leading dark figure was draped in a cloak that exuded a terrifying aura. Their face was hidden in the shadows, but the suffocating pressure they exerted made almost everyone in the venue hold their breath involuntarily.

"Supreme Mingye, I didn't expect you to actually come."

Instructor Liu Qingwan's expression changed slightly. Although she remained composed, the surprise and alertness in her eyes were already apparent.

"It's him…"

Lin Chen frowned slightly, her gaze fixed on the figure emerging from the warship.

Supreme Mingye, the Dominator of the Ghost Region, was cold-natured and tyrannical. He had long desired to unify the Five Regions and had just caused the Eastern Region Sword Sect to be removed from the Five Regions.

Today, he had actually led a team here in person; clearly, it was not just to watch the grand competition.

With the appearance of Supreme Mingye, the atmosphere in the square instantly became heavy. Everyone could feel that intense, oppressive aura, as if everything were under his control.

Supreme Mingye stepped off the warship, his gloomy gaze sweeping over everyone in the square.

Behind him, led by Ye Youming, several Ghost Cultivators followed, their auras equally sinister and terrifying.

He stopped in the center of the square, his deep voice emerging from his mouth:

"How could we be missing from the Three Sects Grand Competition?"

"Supreme Mingye, what do you mean by this?"

Instructor Liu Qingwan's face turned cold instantly.

"If you are here to watch the competition, that is fine, but if you intend to interfere, I am afraid that is not appropriate."

Supreme Mingye sneered, his eyes devoid of any warmth: "Does whether it is appropriate or not need to be decided by you?"

His words were cold and threatening. As his voice fell, the surrounding air seemed to be frozen by a chill, and even the wind felt exceptionally heavy.

Ye Youming curled her lips slightly, smiling faintly. Her gaze swept across the stage and finally rested on Lin Fan.

Her gaze was filled with endless allure, as if she were admiring a wonderful prey.

Lin Fan shuddered. "It's been so long, yet you are still so bewitching."

"Since Sovereign Jue is so gracious, how could we dare to refuse?" Lin Fan said, his voice clear and his tone indifferent.

"Supreme Mingye," Lin Chen stepped out from under the stage. She frowned slightly, her tone neither humble nor arrogant.

"Since you have come, we naturally won't make things difficult for you. However…"

Lin Chen bit her red lips and continued, "Sovereign Jue, this Junior is offended, but our purpose this time is to investigate the Mirror Sect. If you participate in this…"

Supreme Mingye looked coldly at Lin Chen, and only after a moment did he speak slowly:

"What? As the hegemon of the Canglan Immortal Domain, and with the Mirror Sect engaging in such dealings, it should naturally be handled by my Ghost Clan. Is there anything inappropriate about us participating?"

The Disciples below the stage immediately began to whisper among themselves, "The Ghost Clan investigating the Mirror Sect? What could they possibly find out? Anyone with eyes can see that these two Sects are in cahoots."

"Indeed, it is truly a thief crying 'stop thief'."

"And they even call themselves the Supreme of the Immortal Domain, it's truly…"

Ye Youming stared at the crowd below the stage with a Soul-captivating gaze and said fiercely.

"To tell you the truth, we came to inform you that this grand competition probably cannot be held without the participation of our Ghost Region."

Her voice was soft and delicate, full of endless allure, yet filled with a ghastly aura. Disciples with weaker cultivation could not help but shiver.

The atmosphere in the square became tense again. Many people began to whisper, and the Disciples of the three Sects exchanged angry glances, looking as if they were about to start a fight.

Instructor Liu Qingwan took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, and responded gracefully:

"Supreme Mingye, it is naturally a good thing that you want to investigate the Mirror Sect yourself, and we are very grateful to you."

"However, regarding the reputation of your Ghost Region and the Mirror Sect, you know as well. If you have no other legitimate reason, it is better to…"

"A legitimate reason?" Supreme Mingye curled his lips, his smile cold and chilling.

"How can a subordinate Sect replace a Sect in the Three Sects Grand Competition?"

"My Mingying Hall is the Dominator of the world. We have already used our strength to have the Eastern Region Sword Sect removed. The Sword Sect's quota should naturally belong to our Mingying Hall."

Once these words were spoken, the Disciples of the Eastern Region Sword Sect, in particular, lowered their heads and dared not look up.

Upon hearing this, Instructor Liu Qingwan's expression changed slightly, and the coldness in her eyes became even more apparent.

Just as she was about to lash out, Great Elder Situ Qian of the Tianji Pavilion, instigated by Lin Fan, coughed lightly.

"Since the Son of Heaven of my Tianji Pavilion has already agreed, and the Ghost Region follows its own Law of survival."

"My Tianji Pavilion has no reason to refuse. You may participate."

After saying this, Great Elder Situ Qian felt his old face burning with shame. "You little brat, if you don't win later, see if I don't skin you alive."

"Rest assured, with the crash-course skills I taught, why would I be afraid of not winning?"

Hearing this, Great Elder Situ Qian's old face twitched, and he fell into a state of self-doubt.

Meanwhile, the crowd erupted.

So this man dressed in silver-blue was the Son of Heaven, who was as famous as Su Wanqing. The Tianji Pavilion had always been known for having the Daughter of Heaven, Su Wanqing; who would have thought there was also a Son of Heaven.

The beautiful young female cultivators of the Xuanyin Qin Sect were even more flushed, their eyes filled with sly, shifty gazes.

Because this Son of Heaven looked exactly like Lin Fan from their Soul Awakening method, and they had had intimate contact during his teaching, it would be strange if they weren't blushing now.

Supreme Mingye also discovered that the so-called Son of Heaven was actually Lin Fan, disguised by his own Old Ancestor, and the anger on his face instantly turned into a smile.

"Hahaha, this is excellent!"

When Lin Fan lost the thousand appearance mask, during the final revelation of his identity, he had tricked Supreme Mingye into letting him change to a new appearance.

It was just that Supreme Mingye did not know that this change would last for a very, very long time.

A ceremonial Disciple walked forward silently, guiding the Ghost Region Disciples to be seated one by one.

The Ghost Region Disciples took their seats one after another, and the entire vast Yinyun Square was suddenly crowded with people.

Instructor Liu Qingwan frowned slightly. With the Ghost Region here, Danxiang Valley would likely come as well; if they came, where would they sit?

As luck would have it, just at this moment, the people from Danxiang Valley arrived late.

The Disciples of Danxiang Valley were all dignified in manner, dressed in elegant and flowing Danxiang Valley robes. Leading them was a dignified and beautiful middle-aged woman, who was none other than the Sect Master of Danxiang Valley.

Sect Master Dan Wanying.

Her brows and eyes exuded a faint air of dignity and composure. Her gaze swept across and locked onto the empty seats in the venue and the group from the Ghost Region. A trace of displeasure flashed in her eyes, but she did not show it.