Realm of the Night God

Although the female ghost intensified her illusions on the young man, it didn't have the desired effect she had envisioned.

Her plan was to create a hallucination, leading the Spirit Police to turn against each other. However, the young man's strength far exceeded her expectations.

Not only could she not trap the young man, but even other Spirit Police gradually began to break free from the illusion.

The main reason other Spirit Police could escape the female ghost's illusions was Xiao Tong, the formation master. Without him as powerful support, not only would they be incapable of breaking the illusion, but they might also fall victim to the female ghost's manipulations.

As the illusion was shattered, a barrage of attacks headed towards the female ghost. Especially Wang Yiming's ghost-slaying talisman, thrown at her as if it cost nothing.

Although the female ghost managed to dodge some of the attacks, she still suffered considerable damage. In response, she cast illusions again, attempting to trap the Spirit Police once more.

The young man had distanced himself, reluctant to intervene but unwilling to fall into the illusion again. Breaking the illusion each time was draining, so he preferred to watch from a safe distance.

Similarly, each use of illusion by the female ghost consumed her strength. However, it was her most potent technique, the only way she could deal with the Spirit Police before her.

The female ghost's strength wasn't weak, and apart from the young man, any Spirit Police facing her alone would meet their end.

However, when these Spirit Police gathered, their coordinated efforts unleashed a completely different level of power. Despite the female ghost's strength, facing multiple opponents gradually put her at a disadvantage as the Spirit Police collaborated to suppress her.

"The coordination is getting better. Excellent. It seems taking them out to practice finding targets was the right decision," the young man remarked, observing Wang Yiming and the Spirit Police battling the female ghost with satisfaction.

On a distant rooftop, Yang Haoran mumbled with a mouthful of roasted rabbit, "This female ghost is in trouble. Truly, strength lies in numbers!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he sensed something and looked in a particular direction.

The area in the distance was pitch black, and nothing could be seen with the naked eye. Yang Haoran didn't activate his ghost eye, as his ordinary vision only perceived the darkness. However, unlike an ordinary person, he could sense the presence of targets through his abilities.

A sonic boom echoed, and two figures appeared where the female ghost was located.

Observing the two figures, Yang Haoran's greasy lips curled slightly involuntarily.

"You're a bit slow to arrive. Showing up at this point might give people the wrong idea, thinking Yin Division wants to take advantage," Yang Haoran said, taking a sip of beer without moving. He seemed to have no intention of revealing himself.

The two newcomers wore the distinctive black robes of the Death God Temple, their faces obscured by large hats. Due to the dim light in the room, Yang Haoran couldn't see their features clearly.

However, from their attire and the Yin spirit power emanating from them, Yang Haoran was sure they belonged to his faction.

The appearance of the two naturally caught the attention of the Spirit Police, causing them to pause. All eyes turned towards the newcomers.

With the Spirit Police momentarily distracted, the female ghost finally got a chance to catch her breath. Compared to before, her soul body had faded, and the Yin Qi surrounding it wasn't as intense.

She didn't seize this opportunity to sneak attack, understanding the insignificance of such a move. Instead, she subtly signaled the Spirit Police to attack her quickly!

She didn't flee either, as she knew the young man was keeping an eye on her. There was no chance he would let her escape. Besides, Song Laoyao hadn't died yet, and her child was still in the room; escaping was not an option.

Vigilant of the Spirit Police's every move, she began to recover secretly. She aimed to rejuvenate herself as much as possible before the Spirit Police launched their next assault.

"Sorry, everyone. We're a bit late," said the elderly voice from beneath the black robes. The two figures removed their hats, revealing an old man and a young woman in the faint light.

The elderly figure was none other than Master Wu, the second-in-command of Lecheng Yin Division. The other young woman was a newcomer from Night Watch, whom Yang Haoran had encountered at the grocery store.

According to Yang Haoran's arrangements, a person was needed to specifically guide undead both inside and outside Lecheng city. This young woman was responsible for the city area.

As for Master Wu, besides overseeing various affairs of Lecheng Yin Division, he would also come out at night to guide undead. This not only enhanced his ability but also relieved some pressure for the young woman.

Tonight, sensing strong Yin Qi from the slums, they hurried over.

The presence of Master Wu and the young woman didn't surprise the Spirit Police present. The heavy Yin Qi of the evil spirit was unmistakable, and the Yin Division members were sensitive to such energies. It couldn't escape their notice.

However, the appearance of the two individuals brought varied expressions among the Spirit Police. Some wore smiles, some frowned in dissatisfaction, while others remained expressionless, revealing nothing of their thoughts.

Wang Yiming was one of those smiling. He had long known that Master Wu joined Yin Division and became part of Night Watch. He was also aware that Yang Haoran was now the Burial Master of Yin Division, a fact that left him both delighted and astonished.

Wang Yiming had tried to contact Yang Haoran multiple times to celebrate the news but found his mobile phone switched off, receiving no response to messages. He couldn't reach Yang Haoran at all.

Although unable to contact Yang Haoran, the collaboration between Spirit Police and Yin Division continued without interruption. Whenever there was a ghost to deal with, Spirit Police would contact Master Wu. In the absence of Yang Haoran, it was Master Wu, the second-in-command, who had the final say.

However, gradually, the Spirit Police developed opinions about the current state of Lecheng Yin Division. They felt it was too weak. Dealing with ordinary ghosts was not an issue, but when facing entities like Half-Step Evil Spirit, even Master Wu struggled, let alone the other Night Watch members. As for true evil spirits, it was even more challenging.

Regardless of the location, gaining recognition and respect from others required demonstrating corresponding strength. If their own strength was insufficient, being denied and belittled by others was inevitable.

In the past, Spirit Police in Lecheng had a positive view. After all, they had long-term cooperation with Xu Meijing, whose strength was formidable even before unlocking heaven soul. Spirit Police dared not underestimate her.

But now, even Master Wu, the second-in-command, couldn't handle a Half-Step Evil Spirit. This realization left the Spirit Police in a complex state regarding their attitude towards Lecheng Yin Division.

As Master Wu and the young woman appeared, some Spirit Police saw it as an attempt to take advantage. Their expressions wouldn't be pleasant.

However, despite the varied expressions, no one spoke up. If the young man, their deputy leader, remained silent, they had no reason to say anything.

"It turns out to be people from Yin Division. You've come at just the right time," young man's voice rang out from a distance after Master Wu spoke. There was neither malice nor warmth in his tone, just plain indifference.

Master Wu, being an experienced figure, could easily sense the Spirit Police's sentiments towards Yin Division. He felt helpless about it. Yang Haoran had been missing for almost two months, and they couldn't get the opportunity to absorb Soul Qi, hindering their strength improvement. Being underestimated by Spirit Police was inevitable.

Although he understood this, there were still things that needed to be done, negotiations that needed to happen.

"We sensed the Yin Qi and rushed here. Didn't expect you all to be so fast," Master Wu chuckled.

The young man smiled briefly, not saying much, and turned his gaze to one of the Spirit Police.

Understanding the unspoken message, the Spirit Police addressed Master Wu, "It's not that we're fast; it's just that your Yin Division is too slow. But I guess it's not entirely your fault. After all, your strength is just too weak."