Volume One, Chapter 12: The Gathering of a Hundred Demons, the Pursuit of Zhao Qiang!

“I am not of your kind, nor am I a reborn ghost.” Lin Beiye’s lips curled into a cold sneer as the ghostly aura surrounding him surged like a tidal wave once more.

Zhao Qiang stared at the dense, swirling ghost energy encircling Lin Beiye, his body struck as if by lightning.

In the realm of spirits, the intensity of one’s ghost energy directly reflects their nature and strength.

At this moment, the power Lin Beiye unleashed exceeded anything Zhao Qiang could comprehend.

Fear crashed over him like a rising tide, and he gasped out, “You… you are the Ghost Emperor!?”

To be honest, Lin Beiye himself was still puzzled by his own strength. Yet, according to the system’s initial prompts, he knew he could command the ghost energy of the entire Ghost Domain.

This meant that for every ghost added to the domain, the amount of ghost energy he controlled increased proportionally.

Moreover, after recruiting ghost deputies, the system would upgrade the types of ghosts.

If this growth continued, the ghost energy he might wield in the future was beyond imagination.

Casually crushing a corner of the desk, Lin Beiye cast a sideways glance at Zhao Qiang.

That look sent a shiver down Zhao Qiang’s spine.

He involuntarily took a few steps back, trying to mask his panic with a show of defiance.

“Don’t think I fear you just because you’re the Ghost Emperor!”

“Lin Beiye! No! You’re not even Lin Beiye!”

“You’re just like me— a lingering remnant clinging to life!”

Lin Beiye ignored Zhao Qiang’s furious shouting.

Narrowing his eyes, ghost energy swirled around him as he suddenly surged toward Zhao Qiang.

Sensing the overwhelming force, Zhao Qiang instantly activated his teleportation ability, flashing to Lin Beiye’s right side.

A sly gleam appeared in his eyes, as if spotting a chance.

He opened his mouth wide and bit fiercely at Lin Beiye’s arm.

But the ghost aura enveloping Lin Beiye was like an invisible shield, impenetrable.

Zhao Qiang’s teeth slammed against the ghost energy, nearly shattering his jaw.

Wincing in pain, he clutched his cheek but still smirked triumphantly, “So what if you’re the Ghost Emperor? Can you catch me?”

No sooner had he spoken than Lin Beiye’s hand produced a flag.

The flag exuded a chilling ghostly aura, like a beast selecting its prey — terrifying to behold.

A cold shiver ran through Zhao Qiang. “What is that in your hand?”

Lin Beiye replied calmly, “You’ll find out soon enough.”

With that, he waved the Soul Devouring Flag.

It instantly unleashed a powerful suction force.

The surrounding air seemed to warp under its influence.

Then, several tendrils extended from the flag, lunging fiercely at Zhao Qiang!

Sensing danger, Zhao Qiang once again activated his ability and blinked out of the classroom.

He left behind a mocking taunt, “I told you! You can’t catch me!”

With that, Zhao Qiang vanished from Lin Beiye’s sight.

Watching this, Lin Beiye muttered under his breath, “That bastard runs fast.”

But just because Zhao Qiang fled didn’t mean Lin Beiye would let him go.

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