Ghost Catching System-Chapter 498 - 497: Huge Pit_1

Hearing Emperor Bai Jiang belittle them so, everyone became furious.

Zhang Tai shouted angrily, "Who are you? How dare you demean us like this!"

Emperor Bai Jiang ignored him and continued, "Chu Hao, you don’t have much time. Once the chess game begins, if you haven’t chosen a side, you will die."

Zhang Tai’s eyes widened with anger. The man had ignored him. Clenching his fists, the golden rings on his wrists pulsed, and the symbols on his arms flickered. He threw a punch toward Emperor Bai Jiang’s temple.

However, Emperor Bai Jiang simply extended a finger and blocked the punch.

Emperor Bai Jiang’s indifferent gaze shifted to Zhang Tai. The latter felt as if he had fallen into a bottomless abyss, trembling all over.

Zhang Tai retreated rapidly, his back drenched in cold sweat. The moment Emperor Bai Jiang stared at him, the threat of death was too overwhelming. He stammered, "What kind of demon are you!"

Emperor Bai Jiang disappeared and reappeared behind Zhang Tai like a Ghost Phantom. His palm, like a blade, swiped across. Zhang Tai’s head rolled onto the ground with a dull THUD, while blood spurted from the headless corpse.

"Elder Tai!" The people from Longhu Mountain turned deathly pale.

Not to mention the others; Zhang Tai had been very strong, yet he was instantly killed.

Whether it was Ghost Lady, Yan Furong, or the red-haired masked man, all felt a chill run through them.

Wang Junshu fixed his gaze on Emperor Bai Jiang and said coldly, "Are you the Lord of the Nether Cult, Emperor Bai Jiang?"

Emperor Bai Jiang looked at Wang Junshu and said with a faint smile, "Interesting. You, little fellow, have actually become a Taoist Priest of Mao Mountain."

It was indeed him.

Wang Junshu’s face grew extremely ugly as he said, "You killed my grandfather."

"Wang Zhengqing? His strength wasn’t all that impressive," Emperor Bai Jiang remarked casually.

Everyone’s scalp tingled. This was the enigmatic Lord of the Nether Cult himself! He had once single-handedly ascended Mao Mountain, slain an Ancestor-level figure, and retreated unscathed—an exploit that had shaken the entire Taoist community of Huaxia back then.

In addition, he possessed the Yin Yang Mirror, one of the seven great treasures.

What was most unexpected was that Emperor Bai Jiang had come for Chu Hao. Was it merely to recruit Chu Hao?

"DING... The enemy has served as a foil, enhancing your prestige. Awarded 900 Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao was stunned. Could this even count as being pretentious?

There’s a saying, ’The strength of the enemy underscores one’s own grandeur,’ and that certainly wasn’t wrong. Previously, people like Ghost Lady had been eyeing Chu Hao greedily. Now, with Emperor Bai Jiang’s arrival, many were intimidated, which greatly highlighted Chu Hao’s own stature.

Emperor Bai Jiang looked at Chu Hao and said, "Make your choice."

Everyone held their breath.

All along, Chu Hao had belonged to no sect or faction. If he joined the Nether Cult, the very thought made them feel it would become an incredibly powerful Evil Cult.

Chu Hao said, "You really think highly of me."

Emperor Bai Jiang replied, "You have the potential."

Despite your praise, am I, Brother Hao, the type of person to be a traitor?

Chu Hao stood up straight, his expression righteous, and declared, "This Taoist Master won’t join anyone’s faction. I didn’t come here today for the Ghost King Fetus either."

Everyone was taken aback. If not for the Ghost King Fetus, what was he doing here? It was utterly baffling.

Chu Hao looked down at the Ghost King Fetus at his feet. The little thing was struggling desperately as if pinned down by a huge stone, roaring angrily at Chu Hao.

Chu Hao was puzzled. This little thing is so weak, yet it’s considered an AA-grade mission? That seems like an overestimation.

Chu Hao coolly stated, "This Taoist Master came today to kill the Ghost King Fetus."

Kill the Ghost King Fetus!

Everyone’s mouths twitched. He didn’t seem to be lying, and tension immediately filled the air.

Emperor Bai Jiang’s mouth also twitched as he said, "Chu Hao, a nurtured Ghost King Fetus can become a very powerful force."

Chu Hao cracked a smile and said, "You came for the Ghost King Fetus as well."

Emperor Bai Jiang couldn’t deny it; he indeed coveted the Ghost King Fetus and was also casually trying to rope in Chu Hao.

Chu Hao’s eyes became exceptionally icy as he scanned everyone present, his heart surging with endless rage. He said, "Just because of this thing, countless people have died. It’s one thing for the evil and demonic paths to covet it, but even the reputable sects desire it. Heh. If people still had any conscience, they wouldn’t try to subdue it; they’d kill it. You lot have lost the basic morals of being human."

The crowd fell silent, especially those from Longhu Mountain and Mao Mountain.

Wang Junshu frowned.

Chu Hao sneered, "Since this Taoist Master has encountered it, consider this its doom."

"You dare!" Ghost Lady shrieked, utterly furious.

The Ghost King Fetus was truly exceptional. Once nurtured, what immense power would it possess? Yet Chu Hao actually wanted to kill it!

At this moment, Chu Hao’s presence was overwhelming as he coldly stated, "What wouldn’t this Taoist Master dare to do?"

"Listen up, all of you! You have one day to get out of Anli City, or else! Don’t blame me for going on a killing spree."

With that, he stomped down and crushed the Ghost King Fetus.

"DING... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 900 Pretentiousness Points."

"DING... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 900 Pretentiousness Points."

"DING... Host has completed the mission to eradicate the Ghost King Fetus, obtaining one Semi-Ghost King Pill."

"DING... Host has completed the mission to eradicate the Ghost King Fetus, receiving two million Experience Points."

"DING... Triggered a chain of S-grade missions: Hunted by the Ghost King. Survive for seven days and be rewarded with one Semi-Ghost King Pill."

"DING... Complete the escape and kill mission, gaining five million Experience Points."

"DING... Complete the escape and kill mission, obtaining one Diamond Treasure Chest."

System Notification: "The mission is now activated. The Host is advised to take it seriously and act accordingly."

Chu Hao: "..."

This... This damn mission is actually a trap!?

Chu Hao almost collapsed. It was an S-grade mission! Survive for seven days? Was this a joke? The opponent was a Ghost King!

This trap was too frustrating! If anyone took the Ghost King Fetus, they would certainly die.

Wherever the Ghost King Fetus was, the Ghost King would surely go looking for it.

This meant Chu Hao had indirectly saved the lives of everyone here. Could there be anything more vexing?

Everyone was stunned. Chu Hao had truly crushed the Ghost King Fetus with his foot.

Chu Hao was livid, pointing at the group and cursing, "Bastards, this isn’t over between us!"

The crowd’s faces darkened. What did he mean by that? He had killed the Ghost King Fetus, and they hadn’t even troubled him, yet he was the one claiming it wasn’t over between them?

The crowd stared at him, and Chu Hao felt tremendous pressure. Although he was arrogant and loved to show off, these people were not nobodies. What if they decided to gang up on him?

However, it was too late now. They had come for the Ghost King Fetus, and Chu Hao killing it was like slapping them all in the face publicly.

Chu Hao glared back and said, "What are you looking at? I’ll curse you however I want! If you’ve got the guts, come at me one by one. What skill is there in ganging up on me?"

In truth, he was indeed afraid of being mobbed.

Ghost Lady was so angry she could barely stand it. "Do you know how much effort it takes to nurture a Ghost King Fetus? You... You actually killed it!"

Chu Hao snorted, "Only you lot would value such a trash-tier Ghost Fetus."

"DING... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 900 Pretentiousness Points."

Trash-tier? The crowd felt like vomiting blood.