Mysterious Awakening-Chapter 446 - Code

The atmosphere in the large conference room at headquarters was very somber.

Almost all of the ghost hunters had fallen into silence, their foreheads furrowed and looking distinctly uneasy. Because if this paranormal event caused too much harm, they’d likely have no choice but to face it, even if they were reluctant.

But... according to what Wang Xiaoming had said, they simply couldn’t withstand it.

To begin with, they had no way to contain the power of the three ghosts, and if it grew even a little, it would be formidable; no one could stand against that entity.

"Speaking of the Ghost Coffin incident, Feng Quan, you and Yang Jian were the ones who resolved it at the time, weren’t you? What method did you use to succeed?" Suddenly, after a long moment of furrowed contemplation, Deputy Minister Cao Yanhua’s gaze fixed on Feng Quan, who was sitting not far away.

Feng Quan was also considered one of the veteran international ghost hunters at headquarters.

He had been nominated for the team leader plan this time as well.

Feng Quan gave a wry smile and shook his head: "We couldn’t resolve it. It’s true that I was the first to come into contact with the Ghost Coffin incident, but in my eyes, that ghost was an insurmountable entity. Even later A-class paranormal events that emerged, like the Ghost Door Knocker incident, the Ferocious Ghost Road incident, the Terrifying Museum incident... none of them were as severe as that one."

"The fact that I survived was due to good luck, rather than my own ability."

"But you had successfully contained that ghost once? You must have some experience to share," said Chen Yi, one of the leaders of J City, in a deep voice.

"Experience? Indeed, there is some. That ghost escaped from the Ghost Coffin, and its capabilities were, just as Professor Wang described. If you don’t have three ghosts of your own, you’re certain to die if you’re alone. However, the ghost doesn’t judge based on the number of people; instead, there must be no fewer than three ghosts in an area."

Feng Quan said: "The range of this judgment is about the size of a normal room, I suppose. If there’s a second ghost hunter in this room, a third ghost hunter would also meet the condition, so we must operate as a team to deal with this ghost."

"In that case, there’s still some hope," said several previously despairing people, their eyes lighting up.

As long as there’s a chance, it could be managed.

"No, don’t oversimplify it, that’s just the ghost’s killing pattern, but it has other traits," Feng Quan continued, his eyes showing a glint of reflection; "The second trait is the most despair-inducing one."

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"That ghost cannot be contained. To be precise, it can be, but after containment, the ghost will continue to appear, taking on a different identity, a different method, right beside you."

"At the time, Yang Jian, another ghost hunter, and I managed to withstand the first wave of attacks and successfully contained the ghost, then the second wave of attacks came, and it appeared again... as if it could restart indefinitely until it kills you all, without exception."

"Damn, that’s twisted. This Ghost Coffin incident was only classified as a B-class paranormal event, but in my opinion, it’s already an S-class by now. It’s a miracle you few survived back then; no wonder Yang Jian is so strong, able to resolve the Hungry Ghost incident. It seems these skills were honed through experience," exclaimed a ghost hunter named Cao Yang.

Back then, Yang Jian had experienced the Ghost Coffin incident alongside Feng Quan, which truly was baffling.

Deep down, anyone here randomly picked to go into Huanggang Village likely wouldn’t stand a chance.

"Talking about it is useless, we already know the ghost’s killing pattern and capabilities, what’s left is the issue of containment, so let’s come up with a strategy. Everyone present is among the top in Asia; we are the only ones who can handle this. Minister Cao, what do you think?" said a young man in a suit, knocking on the table with a steely gaze.

"Jiang Shangbai, do you have any good suggestions?" Cao Yanhua asked. Though he was a deputy minister, all present were the top figures from headquarters, so his tone was very polite.

"I do have a suggestion indeed, but I wonder if Professor Wang would agree," said the young man named Jiang Shangbai, as his gaze shifted slightly.

Wang Xiaoming, his head slightly lowered and looking somewhat disheartened, now looked up and said, "You might as well speak."

"Extract the Coffin Nail, assemble a top-notch team, led by me, to devise an action plan, and try to defeat that ghost," stated Jiang Shangbai assertively, his words filled with intense confidence.

The Coffin Nail?

Others in the room couldn’t help but change their expressions slightly upon hearing this.

They knew what those three words implied.

It was something that restrained the Hungry Ghost, very special and very eerie.

"This is indeed a method. That thing has dealt with the Hungry Ghost, it will mostly likely be able to deal with this ghost too," nodded Zong Shan. "Professor Wang, what do you think?" ȓάΝƟ𝔟ΕꞨ

Wang Xiaoming didn’t answer directly, but instead said: "The first wave of attacks could be solved with the Coffin Nail, but what about the second wave? And even if you resolve this, has the ghost already grown to the point where the Coffin Nail can no longer suppress it? Besides, how can we ensure that the Hungry Ghost won’t break free and escape when we extract the Coffin Nail?"

"Don’t forget that dossier; the Hungry Ghost is suspected of having the ability to reset time, so the risk of extracting the Coffin Nail is extremely high."

"That’s why we need to devise a plan," Jiang Shangbai said.

"I refuse," Wang Xiaoming said slowly: "We can’t afford the cost of a second S-class paranormal event erupting. Moreover, that ghost was created by me. To some extent, it is more fearsome than an ordinary ghost."

"What do you mean?" Deputy Minister Cao Yanhua asked.

Wang Xiaoming’s gaze fell again: "Although currently it seems to act on a malevolent ghost’s instincts, it is suspected of possessing Wei Jing’s intelligence. This is a special kind of abnormality, the result of a human and paranormal collision, except the result is the ghost prevailing, overpowering Wei Jing. If it were the other way around, with Wei Jing controlling the ghost, then my experiment would have been a success."

"However, I cannot be certain that my judgment is definitely correct, but if possible, it would be better to treat it as Wei Jing dealing with it, the resurrected ghost of Wei Jing, considering him a ghost manipulator controlled by ghosts."

"Wei Jing is an international ghost manipulator, and he has a lot of experience. If the ghost has acquired part of Wei Jing’s intelligence, then the danger level of this situation needs to be escalated," Chen Yi said with an extremely ugly expression, even feeling an urge to burst into anger.

Because this was a man-made special event, and it had escalated to such a terrifying degree.

Wang Xiaoming said, "Considering that this ghost is currently seizing other ghosts to grow, and especially targets ghost manipulators, and is suspected of having part of the intelligence of international ghost manipulator Wei Jing, I am defining this event as S-rank, codenamed: Ghost Envoy. I trust there are no objections."

"Ghost Envoy, huh?" Someone grinned and said, "Indeed very fitting for the situation, as this ghost can even capture other ghosts. To some extent, it really is like a Ghost Envoy."

As the meeting continued, Liu Xiaoyu suddenly rushed into the meeting room.

"You can’t go in, an emergency meeting is in progress, what is the matter..." A security guard tried to stop her.

Liu Xiaoyu shouted, "Professor Wang, Yang Jian is now trapped at the training base, and he hopes you can help him confirm something; the situation is very urgent, he’s hoping you can lend a hand?"

"Yang Jian? He wasn’t able to escape? Then he’s as good as dead, it’s possible to give up on him now, his chances of survival are incredibly slim," Jang Shangbai glanced and sneered.

They had already learned of the ghost’s abilities, and it seemed that the notorious Ghost Eye Yang Jian was going to meet his downfall this time.

"What are you saying? Jang Shangbai, Yang Jian is not dead yet and you’re talking about giving up, what do you mean by that?" Feng Quan slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily.

"Exactly what it sounds like, I’m just stating a fact. Rescue efforts at this point would be too late, who knows how many ghost manipulators that ghost has already killed?" Jang Shangbai snorted lightly, "And as you said before, even after that ghost was captured, there were second and third attacks. In this situation, without a complete plan, anyone who goes is as good as dead."

"Jang Shangbai, what skill is there in making snide remarks at such a time? Don’t forget, you previously proposed using the Coffin Nail, which was also handed over by Yang Jian," Cao Yang said with a light smile, "Looking down on others, yet relying on their action plans, that’s not called skill."

"Cao Yang? What, is there something wrong with speaking the truth now?"

Cao Yang didn’t reply, just smiled.

Indeed, it wasn’t wise to offend the circle of friends; there was no need to quarrel with these people.

At that moment, Wang Xiaoming stood up and said, "I will provide Yang Jian with all the help he needs and hope he can survive. Let me communicate with Yang Jian."

"Professor Wang?"

Jang Shangbai’s face twitched slightly; he had never imagined that Wang Xiaoming would step forward to respond to Yang Jian.

This was completely illogical.

Everyone knew that Yang Jian had personally killed Wang Xiaoming’s younger brother Wang Xiaoqiang, the grudge of a murdered brother lay between them, and now he was actually going to save his enemy?

"Professor Wang, this is a dead-end situation, and I suppose you can’t think of any good solutions," Jang Shangbai spoke, intending to curry favor with Wang Xiaoming and simultaneously hoping that Yang Jian, a potential candidate for the team leader, would die in this paranormal event.

Unexpectedly, Yang Jian had good relationships; so many people were speaking up for him.

"Yang Jian is worth saving, his value is greater than yours," Wang Xiaoming said slowly, then walked out with Liu Xiaoyu.

Being evaluated like that in front of so many people, Jang Shangbai’s face grew somewhat ferocious.

Everyone knew that Professor Wang liked to assess a person’s value, seeing worth in those who had a necessity to live. For those without value, if they happened to die accidentally, he wouldn’t even spare them a glance.

"Value greater than mine? What a joke," he muttered to himself in rage.

Soon.

In the training base, Yang Jian stopped in his tracks under the dormitory building.

Because the communication was reconnected.

"This is Wang Xiaoming. Ask whatever questions you have, but under the current situation, you have to give up on external assistance, as I haven’t yet devised a perfect solution to this paranormal event," Wang Xiaoming cut straight to the chase.

Yang Jian immediately smiled, "I once asked you if, should I fall into trouble, there would be anyone to rescue me. You said there would be. Now, it seems your words don’t count for much, Professor Wang."

"You know the reason why, and I don’t want to explain, but I hope you can survive," Wang Xiaoming said.

"Help me investigate the current status of the Ghost Coffin," Yang Jian went straight to the point, "As quickly as possible." Your journey continues at

"Alright," Wang Xiaoming immediately agreed.

A simple answer, but both understood the other’s value. Now was not the time for empty talk.

Wang Xiaoming wanted to save Yang Jian because human skin paper was still in his possession, and the next step in his research required it.

And Yang Jian needed him to confirm the status of the Ghost Coffin.

If there was any chance of surviving, it had to be related to the Ghost Coffin.