Lu Ming should have anticipated this.

  If history follows its course, two and a half years ter, when the Blood Moon descends, that's when all the ghosts will fully awaken.

  Before that, the only reason these Bde Ghosts could break their seals early is that someone fed them!

  Because the bck cloak had mentioned before: "Ghosts love to feast on human flesh and blood, which helps them grow rapidly."

  "If it's the flesh and blood of a god, their growth rate could increase a hundred or even a thousand times!"

  By consuming enough flesh and blood, they can recover and break their seals ahead of time!

  But ordinary people don't even know about the existence of "ghosts," let alone feed them.

  It's conceivable that God Syer, one of the three forces that will betray the Great Xia and side with the ghosts in the future, is most likely to have the means and motive to feed these ghosts!

  "According to historical progression, God Syer probably starts contacting the ghosts around this time."

  The bck cloak quietly observed the Bde Ghost corpses lying on the ground ahead and said, "They artificially fed and released these Bde Ghosts, which should have been sealed in the dark nds east of Starlight City, attempting to use them to seize the Scroll of Deification."

  "And ter, they further exploited these ghost beasts to hunt pyers in Starlight City, using them to feed the dormant ghost general beneath the city—the Blood Moon Warrior, Gu."

  That's it!

  Hearing the term "ghost general" from the bck cloak, Lu Ming felt a shock in his heart.

  Last night, it was said that the Bde Ghost from the abyss would massacre Starlight City and sughter 9.35 million pyers in Jiang Province two and a half years ter, which made Lu Ming suspicious at the time.

  "A first-tier ghost beast, even if its power is strong enough to rival a gold-tier BOSS of the same level, shouldn't be unbeatable by tens of millions of pyers in Jiang Province combined."

  "So, that ghost beast, including the group that appeared just now, are all just catalysts. The true destroyer of Starlight City and the sughterer of Jiang Province in two and a half years is this ghost general?"

  As soon as Lu Ming finished speaking.

  The bck cloak confirmed, "Based on what we know about ghosts, they are roughly divided into three tiers: first-tier ghost beasts, second-tier ghost generals, and third-tier ghost kings!"

  "Whether there are ghosts stronger than ghost kings is unknown to us, because just five ghost kings were enough to destroy our entire Great Xia, and we have yet to encounter ghosts more advanced than ghost kings."

  Just five ghost kings were enough to destroy the vast Great Xia Empire?

  Lu Ming couldn't help but find it unbelievable, but the facts forced him to accept it.

  "The full strength of a first-tier ghost beast is already comparable to a gold-tier BOSS. If what was said is true, and the second-tier ghost general dormant in Starlight City awakens... what kind of overwhelming power would that be?"

  "No wonder this ghost general could single-handedly destroy Starlight City and cripple the entire Jiang Province server!"

  Suddenly, Lu Ming felt a chill down his spine.

  But at the same time, he understood the bck cloak's implication: "To prevent the future from heading towards destruction, the first step we need to take now is to eliminate this ghost general before it is fully fed!"

  "Exactly," the bck cloak said. "Once it regains its form and breaks the seal, no one in the second yer will be able to defeat it!"

  So, Lu Ming asked, "Where is this ghost general lurking?"

  The bck cloak hesitated for a moment and said, "With your current strength, even if it hasn't broken the seal yet, it can easily kill you."

  "When you're strong enough, I'll tell you, and then we'll join forces to eliminate it."

  Hearing this, Dragon Soul Guan Yu, standing nearby, was incredulous: "With this kid's current strength, he doesn't even have a say in front of that ghost general?"

  "Incredible!"

  Lu Ming was well aware of his own capabilities.

  He had sacrificed dozens of Reapers just to kill those few ghost beasts earlier.

  What does that indicate?

  Weak! More practice needed!

  When Lu Ming can effortlessly crush first-tier ghost beasts without any casualties, then he might barely be able to take on a second-tier ghost general.

  So, he nodded, "Alright."

  After a pause, the bck cloak continued, "The Scroll of Deification is in your possession."

  "When the chosen one of the gods appears by your side, they will alert you; but remember, before they officially choose an agent, anyone could be their choice."

  "Also, always be vigint, as the ghosts are constantly coveting the item in your possession. Never let it fall into their hands."

  At this point, the bck cloak suddenly gnced at Dragon Soul Guan Yu on the other side.

  With a deeper meaning, he said to Lu Ming:

  "You must understand one thing: as a mortal, the only way to fight ghosts is through level suppression; an 80-level mortal can kill a 50-level ghost, but within the same level range, a mortal can never kill a ghost."

  "Only the gods can fight against ghosts and save our Great Xia and the world."

  With that, the bck cloak tore through space and disappeared from the scene.

  This guy really isn't worried at all that Lu Ming might run off with the Scroll of Deification!

  "Seems like you trust me quite a bit."

  Lu Ming weighed the Scroll of Deification in his hand, given to him by Dragon Soul Guan Yu.

  [Scroll of Deification] (Sealed)

  [Description: A scroll containing the traces of the goddess "Nyx"...]

  "Goddess Nyx... a deity from Greek mythology..."

  Lu Ming murmured, "I wonder what sequence this deity belongs to and what the criteria are for choosing an agent?"

  Looking at the Scroll of Deification in his hand, which showed no reaction for now, Lu Ming put it away in his backpack.

  At this moment, Dragon Soul Guan Yu approached Lu Ming.

  In a rare moment of politeness, he said to Lu Ming, "Nether, thank you for saving my life earlier."

  He understood that if it weren't for Lu Ming's timely formation, he would have already become food for those Bde Ghosts!

  "My daughter..."

  Just as Dragon Soul Guan Yu was about to ask Lu Ming, Lu Ming suddenly interrupted him, "Go back and wait for my news."

  Dragon Soul Guan Yu's heart trembled.

  But he knew that the only person who could save his daughter was Lu Ming.

  So everything could only follow Lu Ming's arrangement: "Alright."

  "It's just that Qin Feng only gave me one more day. Please... give me an answer by tomorrow night."

  "I am willing to trade my life for my daughter's. As long as you can help me save her, you can do whatever you want with me afterward!"

  With that, Dragon Soul Guan Yu silently retreated into the darkness.

  At this moment, Qin Churan saw through Lu Ming's thoughts: "Are you trying to recruit him?"

  Lu Ming didn't answer Qin Churan's question but instead said, "I promised you, if you want to kill him, you can do it anytime, anywhere."

  Qin Churan shook her head.

  Looking at the scattered limbs and the terrifying Bde Ghost corpses around, she said with lingering fear, "Such powerful monsters, ordinary people can't handle them."

  "Besides you, only someone like Dragon Soul Guan Yu could barely fight against them, right?"

  Recalling the words the bck cloak said before leaving, Lu Ming understood the implication: you can still kill Dragon Soul Guan Yu, I won't stop you; but he is the choice of the god of vengeance, Horus, the future Agent of the Gods!

  Killing him would mean humanity loses a potential god!

  In fact, even if it wasn't said, Lu Ming had already clearly seen it in Dragon Soul Guan Yu.

  "My formation and artifact enhancement effects covered the entire area, all pyers; but the only survivor was Dragon Soul Guan Yu."

  The dozens of pyers on the scene, even with Lu Ming's formation enhancement, couldn't withstand the Bde Ghosts.

  Only Dragon Soul Guan Yu, with his full set of gold equipment and a five-star account from National Server 39, survived under Lu Ming's formation, and even managed to kill two of the eight Bde Ghosts!

  Dragon Soul Guan Yu's strength has never been weak.

  It's just that encountering Lu Ming, who seemed to have a cheat-like existence, made him look like an easy target.

  This aligns with what the bck cloak said: mortals are powerless against ghosts, only gods can fight them!

  Moreover, Dragon Soul Guan Yu is still a mortal.

  Only after lifting his account ban can he become a true Agent of the Gods!

  It's conceivable.

  Once Dragon Soul Guan Yu becomes an Agent of the Gods, gains divine power, and is further strengthened by Lu Ming's formation, what level will his strength reach?

  As Lu Ming pondered this, Qin Churan sighed and said, "Actually, when you asked me to kill Dragon Soul Guan Yu st time, in my heart, he was already dead."

  "Besides, the one who truly killed A-Long and the others was Qin Feng. I understand... I've always understood..."

  Qin Churan is a smart person.

  She could more or less grasp the meaning behind the bck cloak's words to Lu Ming.

  "If he can use this power to guard Great Xia and solve the crisis our nation might face, then I'll let him go this time!"

  "Of course, thank you too, otherwise I wouldn't even have the chance to let him go!"

  As she spoke, Qin Churan looked at Lu Ming, feeling a bit guilty, "Unknowingly, you've helped me so much, and I don't even know how to repay you..."

  Lu Ming smiled and said, "It's simple, treat me to supper tonight."

  Qin Churan smiled sweetly, "OK, no problem!"

  Next, Lu Ming's goal became clearer.

  With images of Qin Feng and Ye Ling'er fshing in his mind, a sharp glint appeared in Lu Ming's eyes.

  "Trying to revive this ghost general, cozy up to the ghosts, and destroy Great Xia?"

  "Don't want to be human, so eager to be dogs, huh? Truly a deserving pair of scumbags!"

  "Go ahead and try!"

  kk1999