Chapter 523: Devouring Ghost's Blood Demon Clone
Xiang Shaoyun arrived at Devouring Ghost's restricted space and entered using the corresponding secret technique. The restricted space was expertly constructed, and not even a Sovereign could find it. Thus, Xiang Shaoyun did not fear that someone would discover this place.
That was something that Devouring Ghost had taken into consideration as well. Otherwise, he wouldn't have opted to seclude himself here. The moment Xiang Shaoyun and Jin Wo entered, they sensed someone's focus lock onto them.
Overjoyed, Xiang Shaoyun asked, "Devouring Ghost, have you left seclusion?"
"Haha, this subordinate greets the young master," a hearty laugh rang out as a bowing Devouring Ghost appeared before Xiang Shaoyun.
Devouring Ghost was using the body of Linggu Haonan, someone in his robust years. Not only had the body's original cultivation level been restored, it seemed to have even grown. He looked to be in high spirits.
"Devouring Ghost, have you restored your strength?" asked Xiang Shaoyun in excitement.
Devouring Ghost had been his most devoted subordinate after being freed, and Xiang Shaoyun trusted him unconditionally. Devouring Ghost would be a great helper if he was able to restore his original strength.
Devouring Ghost shook his head. "No, I have only restored the strength of this body. But I'm not far away from reforming my soul foundation."
"That's good to hear," said Xiang Shaoyun, still happy.
Although Devouring Ghost hadn't been able to enter the Soul Foundation Realm, he would still be of great help as a peak Emperor. Furthermore, he would be able to reform a soul foundation soon. That could only mean that Xiang Shaoyun would soon have another Sovereign helper and be one step closer to revenge.
"Young master, your growth has been phenomenal. Looks like you have benefited greatly from your trip to the Devil Domain," said Devouring Ghost.
"You know about my trip to the Devil Domain?" Xiang Shaoyun asked in confusion.
"In truth, I was already out of seclusion a month ago. I made a round trip around the city and heard a lot of news. So it turns out you have even become the son-in-law of the Yu Clan? Hahaha, this is fate!" said Devouring Ghost with a laughter that seemed to contain an additional meaning behind it.
"What do you mean by fate?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.
"Since you have been to the Devil Domain, you should have seen the name of my master on the Contribution Stele, right?" asked Devouring Ghost.
"Yes. That name is listed among the top 10," said Xiang Shaoyun with a nod.
"My master is the hero of a generation, an unrivaled overlord. Few women are worthy of him, and the woman he loved most in his life also had the surname Yu. Unfortunately, they had both died," said Devouring Ghost, pain in his voice.
"Surnamed Yu as well?" Xiang Shaoyun muttered with a complicated look in his eyes. He had never dreamed that there would be such a coincidence. Was this really the works of fate?
"It's better if you don't know too much about all that for now, young master. A day will come when you will understand everything. Let's go. It's pointless to continue staying here. Time for me to do something for you, young master."
"Wait, what is your relationship with the Ghostface Sect?” Xiang Shaoyun asked.
"Oh? So the people from the Ghostface Sect have gotten in contact with you?" Devouring Ghost asked.
"That's right. I have even met Green Ghost's clone once. He claimed that you're his master," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"Hehe, looks like he still hasn't forgotten his master," said Devouring Ghost with a sneer. "I had founded the Ghostface Sect. Back then, the master had just arrived at this Bloodsin City. As I had needed to follow the master around, I had left the Ghostface Sect in the hands of Green Ghost. Back then, he had the worst prospects among all my disciples. He did well to preserve the sect until today. I even thought he was long dead."
"I see. He wishes to see you," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"I had expected this to happen the moment I gave you the command medallion. Young master, to reclaim your family estate, the Ghostface Sect will be a decent helper. I will ensure they obey your every command," said Devouring Ghost.
"We can talk about that later. Go and meet Green Ghost. I wonder if he can still recognize you," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"He dares to forget me?" said Devouring Ghost imposingly.
"With your current strength, it's better to control your temper. Your disciple is very different from the past. He is now a monster who has lived for 10,000 years. I reckon he has even surpassed the Sovereign Realm," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"Yes, you're right, young master. I will act accordingly," said Devouring Ghost with a nod.
"Let's continue the talk after leaving this place," said Xiang Shaoyun.
"Wait a moment, young master. I need to bring a treasure with me," said Devouring Ghost with a proud smile.
After saying that, he dashed away and quickly returned with someone who looked exactly the same as him following behind him. This person's entire body was red, and his eyes were filled with bloodthirst, giving off a sinister feeling.
Xiang Shaoyun asked with shock, "I-is this a blood demon?"
"Yes, he's my blood demon clone!" introduced Devouring Ghost with excitement.
"Your blood demon clone? What do you mean?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.
He had obtained a blood egg from the Dong Clan that was subsequently given to Devouring Ghost. The blood demons were an extremely sinister species that could only grow through devouring a great amount of blood. The numerous races viewed them as vermin that everyone should kill. However, a mature blood demon possessed extremely terrifying combat prowess and wasn't easy to destroy.
"A blood demon has always been capable of countless transformations. While in the egg, he has been fed with my blood and soul power. Gradually, he became my blood demon clone, and he will only obey me. More importantly, he is alive and can continue growing, unlike a puppet," said Devouring Ghost.
"I see. Are you going to bring him out just like this?" Xiang Shaoyun asked.
"Why not? I only need to dress him up for a bit, and people won't recognize him for what he is. After I restore half my original strength, I won't even need to worry that others will discover him anymore," said Devouring Ghost confidently.
"Well, it's good that you know to exercise caution. But I'm quite curious. What abilities does this blood demon have?" asked Xiang Shaoyun.
"The greatest ability of a blood demon is the ability to stay alive so long as a single drop of blood remains," said Devouring Ghost. As he said that, he turned and ripped an arm off the blood demon. The blood demon did not make a single sound. Noiselessly, a new arm grew out.
"Transform," Devouring Ghost commanded.
The blood demon instantly transformed into a puddle of blood that rippled everywhere, looking like an ordinary puddle of blood that was flowing around randomly instead of a living being. Soon, the blood reassembled and reformed into a blood demon. Xiang Shaoyun watched on with eyes wide open. He finally realized how terrifying the blood demons were.