I activated the Gale Force Technique, and the hundred-li distance was covered in just over two minutes. However, I arrived at the south side of the Three Yin Hall. I had been here once before and had a general idea. This city was vast, situated on a peninsula. To the north lay the boundless ocean, where the statues of the three Yin Marshals stood by the sea. Based on intelligence, Little King Yama's group wasn't likely near the statues, but rather at another cape called a cliff.
Regardless, to reach the north, I had to pass through the city of the Three Yin Hall. I was very curious how Little King Yama and the others managed to get through.
Perhaps they swam across on a foggy day, intending to launch a surprise attack from the northern cliff—the sea there wouldn't have strong defenses, and with the cliff, there probably wasn't even a city wall.
I attempted to activate my Qi Sensing technique, but the Three Yin Hall truly lived up to its reputation as the foremost city in the north. Its sheer size was astonishing; I could only see half the city and none of the opposite side.
It seemed I had no choice but to do as I did last time: activate the Gale Force Technique and dash straight through. The city gates were tightly shut, so I could ascend the city walls. With a gust of wind, they probably wouldn't even notice me.
Just as I was about to set off, I heard the sound of horse hooves approaching from a distance. The terrain here was rather complex, with sheer rock faces and mountains all around. Sounds tended to echo, making it difficult to pinpoint their origin. My Qi Sensing was also significantly blocked by the rocks. At the very least, I saw no one approaching. I instantly became vigilant. Although this area was close to the Three Yin Hall, it was desolate wilderness with no military installations or roads. How could there be the sound of horse hooves?
I swiftly dodged into the nearby woods, observing silently.
Soon, a bay warhorse came galloping from the direction of a large mountain stronghold behind me.
A female rider was mounted on the warhorse.
She had an excellent figure, dressed in black, wielding a long spear, with a short saber at her waist and deerhide boots.
Her exquisite helmet was hung on the saddle. Her hair was tied in a neat bun, adorned with two silver hairpins. She had a full forehead, a clean face, bright eyes, a well-defined nose, and tender, moist lips. She was indeed beautiful, but unfortunately, she exuded a chilling aura of killing intent that seemed to lower the surrounding temperature tenfold. The north was already cold, and frost formed wherever her horse's hooves trod.
What kind of magic was this? A passive skill?
I marveled inwardly, sensing that this female ghost's cultivation was not weak, at least on par with Zheng Baobao's. I dared not move rashly, holding my breath and maintaining my composure, awaiting an opportunity.
"Hmm?" She seemed to sense an unusual fluctuation in the air, her gaze flickered in my direction, and then her brow furrowed. After a moment, she urged her horse onward.
Phew... She's finally gone! I breathed a sigh of relief. Although I possessed the Qi Sensing technique and the Gale Force Technique, which allowed me to traverse the underworld freely, in terms of individual combat, any general plucked from the underworld would likely be more powerful than me!
This woman was quite skilled. I should avoid her for now, lest I get caught in the crossfire. Just as I was about to turn and find another exit from the woods to activate the Gale Force Technique, to avoid colliding with her horse's hindquarters, another sound of rapid horse hooves rang out from afar!
I cursed my bad luck inwardly. Why did I run into more people? Why did they all prefer to travel this route?
I turned my head and saw a tall bay horse galloping towards me. Mounted on the horse was a general, also clad in armor and helmet, about twenty years old. He had thick eyebrows, large eyes, and handsome features, but his brows carried a fierce aura that inspired awe. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"My lady, don't run!" He saw the black-clad female general ahead, his eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of a smile.
My lady? Were they husband and wife?
Not necessarily. "Niángzǐ" was also a respectful term for beautiful women in ancient times. The underworld had too many reincarnated figures, and they all liked to use the "dialect" from their living eras.
Regardless, it seemed there was some gossip to witness.
I briefly activated the Gale Force Technique and, moving along the treeline, pursued the black-clad woman. The bay horse was much faster than the black one, and I would soon catch up.
As expected, shortly after I squatted down, the two of them on their horses appeared one after another. The man was still calling out, "My lady." The black-clad woman turned her head, her delicate brows raised. "Who is your lady! Don't speak nonsense."
The man laughed heartily, sped up, intercepted the black-clad woman's horse, reined in the reins, dismounted, and blocked her path, saying with a roguish grin, "My lady, just accept your fate! Marry me, and I promise you a life of wealth and honor!"