Volume 2 Chapter 1 The Journey to Fongdu (Middle)

  Xuanyu Zhenren heard this and looked at the people beside him, his face heavy with worry. "Does anyone have a good method to stop the ghostly objects from overflowing? What we need to think about now is not just a temporary seal, but at least a month-long seal. Only then will we have time to send someone to the Ghost Domain to search for the Soul-Sealing Symbol."

  Ruyun Haoyun thought for a moment and proposed a suggestion. He said, "Now that things have come to this, our only method is to set up layer upon layer of seals outside the exit. We'll use array techniques as the main approach, laying down nine layers of seals in a row to completely seal off the passage, thereby delaying time. At the same time, we'll dispatch people to guard the outside; if there are any fish that slip through the net, we'll kill them with all our might and not give the ghostly creatures any opportunity to take advantage."

  Next to him, Yu Wushuang said: "Now that things have come to this, I'm afraid we can't think of a good solution. We need to send an expert to guard the outside and also send someone with deep spiritual power to find the soul symbol in the Ghost Domain. The problem now is who to send to the Ghost Domain and who to leave behind to guard, which requires careful consideration. Because this will affect the safety of the entire mortal realm, not a single mistake can be made."

  Xuanyu Zhenren looked at the three people, Zi Yang, Xuanyin and Qianyuan, who were discussing on one side, and said: "Do you have any opinions? What do you think about the personnel for this trip to the Ghost Domain?"

  Qianyuan Zhenren now understood the ins and outs of the matter, and opened his mouth to say: "I think that this time's affair is mainly our negligence, plus being too unexpected, which led to such a situation. Therefore, we Yiyuan bear a great responsibility. I think this most dangerous journey to the Ghost Domain should be handed over to us Yiyuan to complete."

  Hao Yunju shook his head and said, "Now that things have happened, it's no use talking about these things anymore. We're not asking who is responsible now, but discussing who is the most suitable candidate. This time we must get back that soul symbol no matter what, so the main focus is on stability. How to arrange the best candidates in the shortest time and retrieve the soul symbol is the key."

  Liu Xinghun also spoke up, "That's right, if we can't retrieve the Soul Seal within the specified time, talking about responsibility is meaningless. Even if we want to investigate responsibility, we must first prioritize the bigger picture and put those things aside for now. Let's analyze our current manpower here and figure out how to arrange it in the most reasonable way."

  Xuan Yu Zhen Ren let out a light sigh and said, "Everyone is right, this isn't the time to investigate responsibilities. Currently, our four institutes have almost all of the top experts gathered here. If we carefully count, there are eighteen people in total. How to arrange these eighteen people will be the most crucial matter. Firstly, we need to determine how many people to send to Gui Yu, and secondly, we'll decide on the personnel. Everyone can share their thoughts, at this moment, we need to gather everyone's wisdom together to better overcome this difficulty." After finishing speaking, his gaze swept across the crowd.

  "Jingyue Master said, 'I think our Yi Garden can send four disciples to go. Their current cultivation is not inferior to ours, the difference lies only in some experience. This time, although the task is arduous, for them, it's a test. Because whether going to Gui Domain or staying here, they can't avoid fighting with ghost creatures, there's no easy task.'"

  Hao Yunju's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he said in a low voice, "If we talk about the cultivation of these young people, it is indeed not inferior to ours. However, this task is extremely difficult, and if only they are sent, I'm afraid that when something happens, they won't know how to handle it. That would delay things and make mistakes more likely."

  Liu Xing's gaze shifted, and he spoke up: "I think sending the younger generation has its advantages. Although the Ghost Domain is not as large as the Mortal Realm, it's still a significant challenge to find the Ghost King City and retrieve the Soul Seal within the eerie and strange environment of the Ghost Domain. As for experience, that's only applicable in the Mortal Realm or the Cultivation Realm. Once we enter the uncharted territory of the Ghost Domain, those experiences might actually mislead our thinking. Among us present here, who has been to the Ghost Domain before? Who knows what it looks like inside and what kind of things will appear? As soon as we enter the Ghost Domain, we're no different from the younger generation - we know nothing."

  Yu Wusuo smiled calmly and said in a soft voice, "Although it's said that way, after all, how can we be at ease if we do that? I think it would be better for someone to accompany them on the trip. What does everyone else think?"

  Xuanyu Zhenren glanced at several of his disciples and asked, "You young people have any opinions, don't hesitate to speak out, we can discuss them together. This time is extremely critical, so we need to choose the best plan to increase our chances of success." After finishing speaking, he looked at Lu Yun as if reminding him.

  Lu Yun naturally understood the meaning of Xuan Yu Zhen Ren, and couldn't help but glance at everyone present. In a deep voice, he said: "Regarding this matter, I personally think that this time, it's very important for us young people to take the lead in going to the Ghost Domain to find the Soul Seal. Firstly, it can increase our experience and insight, giving us a severe test to temper ourselves. Secondly, as for sealing the exit, we young people have no experience in this area, and staying here would only be useful for hard fighting. Therefore, those who stay behind to guard must be experienced and knowledgeable in this aspect. As for how to allocate personnel reasonably with limited resources, it has become a key issue. Of course, if we consider caution, it's also feasible to have an elder lead the way."

  Xuanyu Zhenren nodded in agreement with Lu Yun's words, and after glancing at the crowd, asked: "Lu Yun, what do you think is the ideal number of people to send out this time to search, and how many should stay behind? Share your thoughts, let everyone help deliberate."

  Lu Yun thought for a moment and said, "We currently have eighteen main personnel here, with ten of them being young. If only the younger generation goes, we can go together in two groups of five, which would increase our chances. If there are seniors leading the way, we can reduce the number by one or two people, and it's also best to divide into two groups for the same reason. This mainly depends on how we arrange the personnel."

  Xuan Yu Zhenren heard this and his eyes swept over Yu Wusuo, Hao Yun Qushi, Liu Xinghun and several of his junior fellow disciples, asking: "What do you think? Should we arrange for all the young generation to go, or should someone from among us lead them together? Everyone speak up, so we can make arrangements early."

  Yu Wusuo said, "I think it's best to have someone lead the way, just in case something happens. After all, this Ghost Domain is one of the most eerie and terrifying places in the world, not like any ordinary place." Haoyun Cultivator also shared the same opinion. Now, it depends on Liu Xinghun and Jingyue Master.