I Am Overlord - Chapter 299

Chapter 299

Chapter 299: Soul Raising Stone Obtained

For any other human, the ghostrune territory was a deadly place . Even King Realm experts could hardly survive a trip to this place . However, Xiang Shaoyun dared to enter the ghostrune heartland even though he was not a Skysoar Realm cultivator yet .

If anyone found out about this feat, they would be stunned . In truth, the reason Xiang Shaoyun dared to do it was because of the Nether Dragon Soul Headband and the White Tiger Wings he had . He also had Devouring Ghost's protection .

No matter how strong Xiang Shaoyun was, he alone would not be able to face tens of thousands of ghostrunes . Death would be his only fate if he attempted that . But with Devouring Ghost around, he was guaranteed to be able to penetrate the ghostrune territory unmolested .

The moment Xiang Shaoyun arrived at the homeland of the ghostrunes, he was surrounded . However, none of the ghostrunes attacked . They merely glared at him and scolded him endlessly . He could not understand their language, but it was obvious enough that none of them welcomed him . Since the ghostrunes were not attacking, he did not attack either . He waited curiously to see what they were going to do .

"Human, you intrude upon our territory and kill our people . You think none of us can do anything to you?" an aged voice rang out in his head, arriving through soul transmission .

The ghostrunes then stepped aside, making way for an old and massive ghostrune king . Numerous ghostrunes cried out in surprise when they saw the newly arrived ghostrune king; their eyes immediately filled with reverence . This ghostrune king was none other than the patriarch of the ghostrunes .

"Of course not . Your people were the ones to attack first . I was merely forced to defend myself," said Xiang Shaoyun with a shrug .

"Hmph . There are no good people among the humans . I don't care why you're here, but leave right now . Otherwise, we will do everything we can to kill you," demanded the ghostrune patriarch coldly .

"Sure, I can leave . Give me a soul raising stone, and I will leave immediately," said Xiang Shaoyun .

"We don't have it . Leave," said the patriarch .

"Yes, I can leave, after you give me a soul raising stone," said Xiang Shaoyun .

"Since you want to die, I will grant your wish . Kids, slaughter him!" commanded the patriarch .

At his command, thousands of ghostrunes swarmed Xiang Shaoyun . They no longer feared death and seemed intent to kill Xiang Shaoyun regardless of the cost . Not even a King Realm expert could remain fearless in face of so many ghostrunes . At this moment, Devouring Ghost finally acted .

"Hmph . Just some puny ghostrunes dare to act recklessly before me? Die!" Devouring Ghost snorted coldly and sent a wave of incorporeal soul power gushing out of Xiang Shaoyun's head .

The soul power formed an incorporeal palm that crashed down at the swarm of ghostrunes like a massive mountain . It was a soul attack, and although the ghostrunes had decent soul power, they were nothing compared to Devouring Ghost . Ghostrunes dropped one after another, dying in large numbers . As Devouring Ghost unleashed his soul power, a dreadful soul pressure appeared, causing intense fear in the hearts of the ghostrunes .

"What a terrifying soul power!" the ghostrune patriarch cried out timidly .

He no longer had the same cold and indifferent expression on his face . His heart was gripped by anxiousness, and he was fearful that the newly appeared soul power would attack him as well . Ghostrunes were innately sensitive to soul power . Thus, they were completely helpless against those with stronger soul power than them .

"Hand over the soul raising stone if you don't want your race to go extinct," demanded Xiang Shaoyun coldly .

"Young master, there is no need to be courteous toward these bugs . Just let me kill all of them," said Devouring Ghost .  

For any other humans in the area, these ghostrunes were extremely difficult opponents . Yet here was someone calling them bugs . If news of this spread, it would stun countless people .

"Forget it . It is bad karma to exterminate an entire race . Just focus on getting a soul raising stone," said Xiang Shaoyun with a shake of his head .

Devouring Ghost did not say anything to that . He continued putting pressure on the ghostrunes, forcing them to lie down with their face on the ground . Faced with the prospect of race extinction, the patriarch was forced to concede .  

Soon, a soul raising stone was taken out . Xiang Shaoyun looked at the soul raising stone with a burning gaze . It looked like an ordinary stone with a darker shade of black . Numerous complicated markings could be seen on it, and it emanated an odd aura that gave Xiang Shaoyun's soul an intense sense of comfort . It was as if this stone had the most intimate relationship with his soul . Slowly, nourished by the aura the stone was emanating, his soul power started to grow .

The growth was substantial, giving him a feeling that if he could keep this stone for a period of time, his soul power would easily grow stronger . He impatiently took the soul raising stone into his hand . Meanwhile, a pained expression covered the ghostrune patriarch's face, as if something most precious to his race had been taken .

Xiang Shaoyun felt somewhat guilty seeing the expression, so he said, "I won't take this for free . Here, consider this soul spring water as my payment for the stone . "

He then filled up a bottle with soul spring water and handed it to the ghostrune patriarch .

The patriarch cried out in alarm and said, "So much soul spring water . . . y-you're really giving it to us?"

"Of course . Take it," said Xiang Shaoyun with a solemn nod .

The ghostrune patriarch accepted the bottle, his expression much better now .

Just as Xiang Shaoyun was about to leave, Devouring Ghost said, "Young master, you are still too weak . Why don't you take a few ghostrune kings with you? You can have them as your guard . Although their combat prowess is weak, their soul attacks are unique . With them, nobody below the Emperor Realm can hope to touch you . And if you can help them become ghostrune emperors, they will be even more helpful to you in the future . "

Xiang Shaoyun was moved by the proposition . If he could really bring a few ghostrune kings out, he would no longer need to fear the threat of King Realm cultivators .

"But I doubt others will spare them after I bring them out," said Xiang Shaoyun .

"Haha, you worry too much . Ghostrunes are the same as demonic beasts . Anyone capable of taming one will naturally be eligible to receive a tame ghostrune's help . Anyone with a problem with that is merely jealous of you," said Devouring Ghost . "If you are afraid that the ghostrunes will be a target of other humans when you take them out, you can find a place for them to stay and only summon them when you need them to do battle . "