Chapter 582: Chapter 269: Number One Under Heaven

Midnight bell tolls.

The sound echoes throughout Cloud Wasteland, and everyone present hears it.

The sound resembles a death knell, ringing at this moment, making listeners shiver. Even though far away, it gives an unsettling feeling.

Some timid people are already trembling, hiding under their covers.

The bell tolls nine times.

It seems to announce the arrival of something.

The many strong warriors who had been waiting in Cloud Wasteland hear this death knell-like sound, and they open their eyes in the dead of night.

This bell tolling announces the opening of the Black and White Forbidden Area!

At this moment, Cloud Wasteland is stirring with winds and clouds.

Everyone rushes towards the Black and White Forbidden Area, and countless others have already been waiting there.

This place is called Ghost Realm Marsh.

Ghost Realm Marsh is actually a sea.

The bell sound comes from the depths of this sea, followed by a massive fog appearing on the sea surface, blocking everyone’s vision.

Making Ghost Realm Marsh exceptionally mysterious.

Silhouettes appear at the edge of Ghost Realm Marsh, whether Human Race or Ghost Race strong warriors, they gather here, waiting for the opening of the Black and White Forbidden Area.

Some are waiting for acquaintances to come out from the Black and White Forbidden Area, some wish to enter and seize that sliver of opportunity.

Others want to venture into the Black and White Forbidden Area to explore its secrets.

Yet very few engage in combat at Ghost Realm Marsh, as it seems meaningless to fight here.

Moreover, both Human and Ghost Race forces are prevalent here, and fighting would yield no benefit, only letting others reap the rewards.

Unless one’s strength is such that they fear no one.

Everyone waits for the fog to clear, sitting cross-legged, some in pairs or threes, others proudly alone.

Various races, even many legendary figures thought long dead, appear here.

Many are on the brink of their limits but also want to enter the Black and White Forbidden Area for a glimmer of hope.

Rumor has it the Black and White Forbidden Area can fulfill all fantasies.

This is why countless people have eagerly wished to enter it for many years.

The Qinyang Dynasty.

Princess Qinyang personally arrives, with strong warriors protecting her, safeguarding the masters of Ming Divine Palace.

Upon learning Princess Qinyang and Thousand Snow Sword Venerable are friends, Ming Divine Palace spares no effort to declare their support for her.

With support, Qinyang naturally welcomes it regardless of their intentions not being entirely pure.

At this moment, Qinyang feels both peaceful and anxious.

She feels peaceful because Xue Qianbai stands by her side.

With Xue Qianbai, she feels very secure.

The anxiety lies in whether Feng Wulin can emerge from the Black and White Forbidden Area.

He is the one she thinks about day and night.

Next to her, Xue Qianbai stands, holding the Thousand Snow Sword, eyes tightly shut, feeling conflicted inside.

He does not wish for Feng Wulin to appear.

If Feng Wulin does not appear, perishing in the Black and White Forbidden Area, Qinyang could fully let go of her feelings.

Especially as Feng Wulin belongs to the Longevity Sect.

Should Feng Wulin return to the Qinyang Dynasty, with the trust Qinyang places in him, he could easily control the dynasty, enhancing the Longevity Sect’s power.

What should he do?

"Alas."

Xue Qianbai sighs softly, regretting not asking Li Changqing for advice last time they spoke.

Yet in Li Changqing’s final letter to Xue Qianbai, he mentioned not to worry about Feng Wulin, as everything was already arranged.

Nevertheless, the specific arrangements were not detailed.

This leaves Xue Qianbai uneasy.

When has his steadfast sword-heart ever been so unsettled?

Yet now it flutters so.

If word spread that the esteemed Thousand Snow Sword Venerable wavered over a woman, no one would believe it.

Meanwhile, powerful auras descend upon Ghost Realm Marsh.

The Ghost Race’s two Ghost Lords!

The True Mountain Ghost Lord!

Ancestor of Destiny Star Hall.

The other Ghost Lord is the Eight Ferocious Ghost Lords.

Ancestor of Yin Shi Tower.

Their arrival crushes Human Race warriors with overwhelming momentum.

The Human Race, upon seeing them, reveals shock, clearly not expecting the ancestors of Yin Shi Tower and Destiny Star Hall to be alive.

"How have you both been?"

At this moment, a voice emerges, accompanied by a flash of golden light from the Human Race’s side.

A man in golden robes appears, resembling a nouveau riche, gazing at the Ghost Lords without fear.

"Zu Xuanming, didn’t expect you here too." The True Mountain Ghost Lord calmly says upon seeing him, "The Zu Xuan family generally abstains from worldly affairs. What brings you to Ghost Realm Marsh today?"

"To greet old acquaintances."

Zu Xuanming utters these four words.

"Such bustling."

At this moment, a staff flies over, atop which someone sits, floating above Ghost Realm Marsh.

"The headmaster has come too?"

Xue Qianbai looks at the newcomer, a bit surprised.

This is Luo Xiaochuan.

As the newly ascended land celestial, Luo Xiaochuan exudes an immeasurable aura.

Even the two Ghost Lords frown seeing Luo Xiaochuan’s staff.