: Lord of Wangchuan vs Lady Sorrowbone

Earth Element – Sand Cascade.

Earth Element Spleen Temple!

Ning Zhuo split his mind into two parts, one focusing on the battlefield while the other delved into his internal organ temple.

Manipulated by the Earth Element divine statue, it greatly saved Ning Zhuo's time in practicing spells. When executed, it was with exquisite control and seamless proficiency, as if it were instinct.

Ning Zhuo gazed upward, and countless yellow sands surged out of thin air.

The cascade of yellow sand poured down magnificently, spreading along the city wall and directly submerging a large number of skeletal soldiers.

The yellow sand formed swirling quicksand at the base of the wall, swallowing two bone bridges in succession before abruptly halting, dissipated by the enemy general's ghost technique.

At least three ghost generals cast spells in unison, their ghost techniques rising continuously to form a giant hand that tore through the air to grab Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo did not dodge or evade, standing firmly in place as he suddenly extended his right hand, fingers pointed like a sword.

Metal Element – Gengjin Storm.

Metal Element Lung Temple empowerment!

A massive surge of Gengjin energy shot from his fingertips. The sharp metal energy collided with the ghost hand, immediately halting its advance.

The three Golden Core-level ghost generals shouted in unison, pouring in more mana.

The ghost hand was continuously worn down by the metal energy but also constantly nourished by the mana, maintaining its giant form as it still reached for Ning Zhuo, though its speed plummeted.

Ning Zhuo sneered, and the divine statue in his Lung Temple became vividly alive, manipulating the spell to undergo a subtle transformation.

In the next moment, the Gengjin energy transformed into a whirlwind, spinning rapidly and encircling the ghost hand.

The ghost hand was completely trapped, unable to move, and within a few breaths, it was annihilated by the Gengjin whirlwind.

The three Golden Core ghost generals each grunted, sharing the backlash of their spell's destruction and sustaining only minor injuries.

Even so, the fact that three Golden Core-level experts joining forces could not defeat a single Foundation Establishment cultivator was already a massive failure!

Ning Zhuo, not one to let up, redirected the Gengjin whirlwind downward, enveloping a bone bridge that was about to reach the top of the city wall.

*Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle...*

A chilling,密集 cutting sound rang out. The hard bones were like rotten wood before the storm of golden blades, instantly sliced, decomposed, and crushed into a vast cloud of white bone powder!

The storm swept past, completely erasing that bone bridge along with the hundreds of skeletal soldiers on it, leaving only a mess of bone fragments on the ground!

The Flying Spear Ghost General, seeing Ning Zhuo's formidable power, immediately grabbed a magical spear, aimed at Ning Zhuo, and hurled it directly.

Ning Zhuo's mechanism ring tightened abruptly, but even without its warning, he had already noticed this attack.

Water Element – Whirling Shield Return!

Water Element Kidney Temple empowerment.

Azure flowing water appeared out of thin air, instantly swirling around Ning Zhuo to form a large water shield.

The flying spear struck the water shield, immediately triggering it to form a fierce vortex.

The water vortex absorbed the spear, continuously deflecting its direction. The spear circled briefly within the shield before shooting out diagonally in another direction.

*Boom!*

The spear directly hit the base of another bone bridge, displaying immense power as it completely destroyed the bridge.

The Flying Spear Ghost General was furious, his eyes wide with rage. He hadn't expected Ning Zhuo to turn his scheme against him, using his attack to destroy the Yin army's bone bridge. Fortunately, these skeletal soldiers had little intelligence, or their morale would have surely plummeted.

Ning Zhuo successfully countered, maintaining the water shield while immediately activating another technique.

Wood Element – Root and Vine Entanglement.

Wood Element Liver Temple!

Ning Zhuo multitasked, maintaining his other spells while using auxiliary gestures to cast this one.

He formed hand seals with his left hand, completing all movements in just two breaths, then flipped his palm downward, pressing it toward the base of the city wall.

The earth shook violently as countless thick, ink-green vines burst through the hard soil, wildly sprouting like living giant pythons! These vines ignored the skeletal soldiers' slashes, instantly entangling their leg bones, torsos, and arms, then fiercely constricted!

Wherever the vines passed, the skeletal formations collapsed in droves. Before the scattered bones could even hit the ground, their exposed soul fires were extinguished by the vines.

This move nearly wiped out all the skeletal soldiers near the city wall.

Not even a single bone bridge remained.

This section of the wall was secured from danger solely by Ning Zhuo's efforts. The youth's astonishing performance attracted countless gazes.

Then, in the next moment, the astonishment in those gazes turned to shock.

Fire Element – Nine Heavens Fire Dragon Technique!

Fire Element Heart Temple empowerment!

Ning Zhuo switched to the fire element, unleashing his proficient area-of-effect attack.

Three fire dragons roared, soaring from the city wall and flying out nearly a thousand paces, incinerating the masses of skeletal soldiers that had yet to reach this section of the wall!

Five or six Golden Core-level ghost generals acted in succession, some using ghost techniques against the fire dragons, others employing military tactics to bolster the skeletal soldiers.

Ning Zhuo controlled the fire dragons with exquisite precision, avoiding many ghost techniques and maximizing casualties.

It took the ghost generals considerable effort to finally extinguish the three fire dragons, each looking quite grim, panting heavily and appearing very disheveled.

In the barracks within the city walls, Qing Zhi turned her head to look in Ning Zhuo's direction.

She and the Qing Jiao Army were reserves, not yet called to action, and could only standby.

What she saw were fire dragons soaring and flying through the air, heard continuous dragon roars, and the thunderous explosion as the dragons ultimately self-destructed: "Which expert is taking action to slay the enemy?"

She could feel the fire dragons' imposing might, and her spirits lifted.

Clearly, such an offensive was not the style of the Yin army; it must be an ally cultivator making a move.

Ning Zhuo executed another round of Five Elements spells, clearing a large empty space before his section of the wall, devoid of any skeletal soldiers.

Many cultivators around him stood with mouths slightly agape, having no chance to act at all.

Just as Ning Zhuo was about to begin a third round, he heard the sound of drums.

This was Tie Guzheng's order for rotation!

Ning Zhuo complied without hesitation, turning to leave.

After the war in Two Zhu Kingdom, his combat prowess had greatly improved.

Just as he stepped down from the wall, the Ink River within White Paper Immortal City suddenly churned, erupting in over a hundred watery pillars. At least six ink rivers rose into the air, transforming into six ink river pythons.

*Rumble...*

The giant water pythons wreaked havoc indiscriminately, countless buildings instantly collapsing, toppling, and being destroyed under their assault.

Ning Zhuo's pupils contracted sharply: "Is this Zheng Shoumo's backup plan? Or are there other traitors secretly causing trouble?"

He still did not take action, instead following prior training to enter the barracks for emergency rest.

The turmoil within the city was actually anticipated by the higher-ups of White Paper Immortal City.

After all, Zheng Shoumo had not been captured alive; he had escaped, cutting off the next clue.

In fact, it would be strange if he were the only traitor. The esteemed Lord of Wangchuan would not orchestrate such a thing.

**Netherworld.**

The Lord of Wangchuan on the altar suddenly felt a sense of relief.

The pressure of reciting the sacrificial verses decreased sharply, and the altar顺势 emitted a bloody glow.

The Lord of Wangchuan realized inwardly: "A large blood sacrifice has been offered! It seems the assault on White Paper Immortal City in the mortal realm is beginning to yield results."

At that moment, a mournful melody suddenly sounded.

It started as a faint, delicate hum, then quickly surrounded the area. Within a few breaths, it became the main theme on the altar, even slowing the sweeping Yin winds.

The five Nascent Soul cultivators guarding outside the Yin wind roared in anger, tens of thousands of imperial guards联动, activating the grand formation.

But the formation spun uselessly, unable to harm the perpetrator.

The Lord of Wangchuan sighed softly: "This is 'Vain Sorrow,' not something you can stop. Brother Bone, since you wish to kill me, why trouble others? Come and face me yourself."

Saying this, the Lord of Wangchuan主动 manipulated the formation, tearing an opening in the Yin wind mass.

The mournful sound gathered into a beam,钻入 the opening, and arrived before the Lord of Wangchuan, transforming into a bone cultivator.

It was Lady Sorrowbone.

She was enveloped in gray-white sorrow mist, her bone body like white jade carved, slender and ethereal. The lustrous bone color was warm and glowing, resembling琉璃 or jade marrow. Twelve pairs of ribs like budding bone lotuses protected the幽蓝 soul fire in her chest cavity. Her spine extended into a long bone tail, seven jade锥 lightly touching the void.

Her entire body was covered in a Thousand Sorrows Ten Thousand Sighs Bone Armor—countless hair-thin sigh bone threads intricately woven into a garment with an exquisite镂空 structure, thin as cicada wings clinging to her form, outlining a heart-stirring silhouette.

Her skull was elegant, with幽蓝 tear-stain bone patterns from her cheekbones to her jaw. The soul fire in her eye sockets was ice-blue, permeated with profound sorrow.

She gazed at the Lord of Wangchuan: "A Chuan, I transformed into a female cultivator for you, only to be with you forever. Even now, won't you change your mind?"

The Lord of Wangchuan sighed deeply in resignation: "Brother Bone, we were sworn brothers, how did it come to this?"

Lady Sorrowbone: "You knew my feelings all along. Approaching me was merely to use my courage and talent. When it was time to fulfill the condition, you used our brotherhood as an excuse."

"I am not your brother; I should be your wife!"

The Lord of Wangchuan looked up at the sky: "There is only one wife in my heart."

Lady Sorrowbone冷笑: "I know that well. So, I previously set a trap, luring your wife out of White Tail Marsh, letting her see your true heart, your true nature, with her own eyes."

"It was you!" The Lord of Wangchuan's expression changed instantly, furious, pointing angrily at Lady Sorrowbone.

Lady Sorrowbone laughed heartily: "Hehehe, hahaha. If I cannot have my beloved, neither shall you! A Chuan, I want you to experience my profound sorrow."

The Lord of Wangchuan, enraged, pointed, instantly condensing a water spear that pierced through the void, shooting directly at Lady Sorrowbone.

The water spear was turbid, emanating heavy moisture and裹挟 vast Yin winds.

Lady Sorrowbone did not dodge or evade, merely raising her slender right hand.

*Ding—!*

The water spear collided with her palm, producing a metallic clang.

The space before her palm folded, countless bone illusions thin as threads weaving into a dense net, continuously annihilating and renewing, neutralizing the spear's soul-corroding power, immense weight, and decay Dao charm.

The water spear dissipated as its force exhausted, but the illusory bone threads remained layered, emitting waves of sorrowful sounds.

The府君's abyssal eyes narrowed slightly, thinking: "Thousand Sorrows Ten Thousand Sighs Bone Armor."

He had once been close to Lady Sorrowbone and naturally knew many of her secrets.

He changed his hand seal, softly uttering an incantation: "Heartless Ferry."

As his icy words fell, profound darkness water gushed forth, merging with Yin-attribute法力, transforming into a vast black tide that silently spread out.

Lady Sorrowbone had no retreat, surrounded by the black tide.

Her various emotions rapidly faded under its influence. Others aside, the key was that sorrow was crucial to her, a significant component of her combat power.

"A Chuan, you truly know me." Lady Sorrowbone smiled bitterly.

The Lord of Wangchuan's expression remained unchanged, silently summoning more black tide to besiege Lady Sorrowbone.

Once the black tide approached, it was completely blocked by her Thousand Sorrows Ten Thousand Sighs Bone Armor, showing no effect.

But the Lord of Wangchuan did not relent; he knew that using this spell to wear down the Bone Armor was not a loss.

Heartbreak Mourning Flute!

Lady Sorrowbone naturally understood the current battle situation. She took out a bone flute, placing it before her bone lips.

*Woo, woo, woo...*

The flute sound abruptly rose, not melodious, but like a lone chick losing its mother, a widow weeping blood, a fallen kingdom's lament!

Spell – Mournful Song Countercurrent!

Instantly, Lady Sorrowbone's sorrow intensified, her combat power soaring wildly, even surpassing her pre-battle level.

Under the flute's sound, the black tide reversed its flow, turned against the Lord of Wangchuan by Lady Sorrowbone.

The Lord of Wangchuan's expression changed slightly, his robes billowing as his internal法力 depleted rapidly, attempting to regain control of the surging black tide.

As he acted, Lady Sorrowbone's raised pinky finger suddenly detached, shooting toward the Lord of Wangchuan.

Ghost Technique – Sorrowbone Pierces the Heart!

The finger bone moved so fast it seemed to ignore space, directly imprinting on the Lord of Wangchuan's chest.

*Pfft!*

A soft sound as the bone finger pierced through the Lord of Wangchuan's robe, flesh, and soul, shooting out from his back.

The Lord of Wangchuan stood frozen, his life force collapsing like a snow mountain.

"A Chuan!" Lady Sorrowbone, having succeeded in her attack, was horrified, fearing she had truly killed the Lord of Wangchuan by mistake, filled with panic.

The Lord of Wangchuan suddenly pressed his palm forward, coldly roaring.

In an instant, he shot out countless fine needles.

Ten Thousand Ghosts Soul-Devouring Needles!

Each needle carried a bone-chilling cold and soul-corrosive, grudge-filled malice, swarming like a bee colony to envelop Lady Sorrowbone and assault her fiercely.

Lady Sorrowbone showed fear, realizing her most proud defense—the Thousand Sorrows Ten Thousand Sighs Bone Armor—was severely countered by these fine, ox-hair-like needles. The armor's recovery ability was almost completely suppressed.

Ten Thousand Bones Mourning Escape!

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Lady Sorrowbone retreated explosively, directly breaking through the altar's whirlwind and fleeing in disarray.

Before leaving, she left a harsh warning: "A Chuan, well done. You actually used my concern for you to create a battle opportunity born from my panic."

"Heh."

"The injuries you inflicted, I will keep, carefully nurturing my sorrow."

"Next time, I will make you truly know my power!"

The Lord of Wangchuan stood at the edge of the altar, coughing violently, vomiting blood with each cough.

But his posture remained upright.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, casting his cold,威严 gaze in another direction.

There, a yellow-robed mute monk was stepping through the air toward him.

It was the Soundless Ghost Monk!

Lady Sorrowbone had just retreated when the Soundless Ghost Monk appeared... Clearly, they had privately reached some sort of joint combat agreement.

"Likely others are hiding behind them as well." The Lord of Wangchuan felt immense pressure.

But at that moment, the altar's glow suddenly brightened and intensified significantly.

"Oh?"

"It seems there's a breakthrough on the mortal battlefield!"

**Mortal Realm.**

**White Paper Immortal City.**

Amidst tremendous rumbling, the South City Gate was actually pushed open directly, left completely exposed!

The one pushing the gate open was none other than the Mourning Music Wraith.

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