"Wait, Eastern Emperor."
Zhang Jizheng spoke as his lower half had already vanished. In that moment, I truly felt Zhang Jizheng's power flowing into my body.
The opponent can wield the power of silver talismans. Ethan Zhang, with your current abilities, you are not yet a match.
Zhang Jizheng spoke, and I nodded. Indeed, I might not be a match. I've never faced any of the truly formidable practitioners in the ritual world before.
Wait for what? That damned Taoist dares treat that girl like this—if I find him, I'll break his bones and skin him alive.
Eastern Emperor gritted his teeth as he spoke. I nodded; Rufina Howard's situation seemed dire.
Don't be rash, Eastern Emperor. That girl's bloodline is precious, and the other side knows it too—they won't act recklessly. We need a strategy, otherwise, if Ethan Zhang goes, he could easily be subdued. After all, the Taoists have countless ways to deal with ghosts. Ethan Zhang doesn't have a ghost domain or ghost martial arts; if his attributes are countered, he'll be in real danger.
Zhang Jizheng spoke; I nodded. I seemed to recognize the Taoist in the recent vision—though it was just a glimpse, I'd seen that attire before.
Ethan Zhang, remember this: when you go over, be extremely careful, especially in that place. I just sensed it—multiple layers of formations have already been set up. Once you enter, it will be very disadvantageous for you. You must learn to distinguish between illusion and reality. There's little time. If the enemy escapes, all our efforts will be wasted.
Zhang Jizheng continued, then explained some basic ritual principles to me. I could only force myself to memorize them. Eastern Emperor had already left over ten minutes ago to find where Rufina Howard was being held.
Ethan Zhang, I've found her. She's just a few hundred meters away in an underground warehouse. Let's go.
Eastern Emperor spoke, and I nodded, spreading my wings and taking flight after him. Zhang Jizheng also vanished into the air. No matter what, I had to go.
Eastern Emperor and I arrived at a building. Its doors and windows were tightly shut, and no one was inside. According to Eastern Emperor, the warehouse was on the second basement level. As soon as I entered, goosebumps ran over my body—a deeply unpleasant feeling crept across my skin.
Just now, Zhang Jizheng told me not to rush in recklessly. In the ritual world, if someone isn't prepared and faces a ghost, unless their power far surpasses the ghost's, it's hard to win. But with preparations—drawing talismans, setting up formations, readying ritual tools—one can usually destroy ghosts to a large extent.
My current situation is that I'm weaker than the enemy, and they've already set up formations in advance. This rescue mission for Rufina Howard is even more difficult.
Let's investigate how many formations that guy set up inside.
Eastern Emperor spoke, and I nodded. Suddenly, the previously pitch-dark building lit up. I looked around in surprise. Though it was daytime, the lower floors were usually very dark—now it was much brighter. I saw a large elevator, probably used to move cargo.
With a ding, the elevator rose from the second basement. I tensed, watching the elevator doors as a sinister energy began to spill out.
Just then, the elevator arrived at the first floor. I watched quietly, feeling a wave of heat—my Specter Web definitely sensed it.
Be careful, Ethan Zhang.