Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Ghost Race Forbidden Land
The Great Elder of the Ghost Race was startled upon hearing the words, then a cold light flashed in his eyes.
Participate in the competition?
These two so-called "Omens" who were exiled from the tribe were lucky to survive back then. Now they even dare to hope to return to the Ghost Race to participate in the competition?
"Ignorant fools!" he sneered silently in his heart.
A mere Commander Level human, even with the protection of a Monarch Peak Blood Clan, what of it?
The ten elders of the Ghost Race are all at Monarch Peak, and the Clan Leader is a Totem Level powerhouse...
Do they hope to challenge the entire Ghost Race with just one Monarch Peak Blood Clan?
Dream on!
The surrounding Ghost Race members who heard Aster Grant’s request all wore expressions of ridicule.
"Did I hear wrong? A human bringing two worthless individuals wishing to participate in our competition?"
"What a joke, exiled trash wanting to come back?"
"I think they’re tired of living, why not just..."
Hearing these voices, the Great Elder of the Ghost Race prepared to give the order to act.
But just at this tense moment, Elara Silverwood suddenly spoke softly:
"Why not... just let them participate?"
Her slender fingers gently caressed her snow-white fox tail.
"Surely the younger generation of the Ghost Race wouldn’t lose to a human’s Beastbond, right?"
At this moment, the Princess of Azurefox was looking at Aster Grant with great interest.
A human capable of taming the top races like Angels, Elves, Ghost Race, and Blood Clan as Beastbonds?
This piqued her intense interest in this human.
More importantly—
She was currently hesitating on choosing an ally, and the appearance of this human genius might be destiny.
"This..."
Hearing Elara Silverwood’s voice, the Great Elder of the Ghost Race stiffened, mechanically turned his head, wanting to speak but hesitated.
This fox....
If not for the Ghost Race also desiring to ally with other races to prepare for the impending crisis.
He would’ve already driven out these members of the Azurefox Clan.
But now...
For the sake of an alliance, the words of this princess must be heeded.
Furthermore, Elara Silverwood’s words directly involved the entire younger generation of the Ghost Race.
If they didn’t agree, wouldn’t it imply the younger generation of the Ghost Race was lacking?
Then his gaze shifted to Veridia and Scarlett.
But to allow these two of the Ghost Race to easily participate in the competition was certainly impossible.
"Princess of Azurefox, this is an internal matter of our Ghost Race, but since you have spoken, I am willing to give these two of the Ghost Race a chance."
"As long as they can survive a day in the forbidden land, I will agree to let them participate in this Ghost Race competition."
"After all, allowing them to participate directly would be unfair to the other Ghost Race members!"
"The other Ghost Race members would not agree either!"
As soon as the Great Elder finished speaking, the surrounding Ghost Race erupted in agreement.
"The Great Elder is right, these two Omens think they can easily join the competition?"
"Either stay in the forbidden land for a day, or obediently get out of the Ghost Race!"
"Exactly, daring to bring outsiders to the Ghost Race’s premises, they should’ve been executed back then!"
Malicious intent flooded in like a tide.
Aster Grant furrowed his brows tightly; the deep-seated hostility of the Ghost Race towards Veridia and Scarlett was truly outrageous.
Just because the two of them have only one horn, they’re ostracized by the entire race?!
Aster Grant turned worriedly to look at the two Beastbonds, only to find they appeared as usual, seemingly accustomed to such slander.
This composure made Aster Grant’s heart ache.
How much of this malice did they endure as children?
He took several deep breaths to calm down, then refocused on the Great Elder.
Before coming, he had already anticipated that this plan would not go smoothly.
He even prepared for the worst-case scenario of having Lilith take direct action to draw out the Clan Leader.
It was just the intervention of the Princess of Azurefox that made the Great Elder relent.
Though with the condition of staying in the Ghost Race’s forbidden land for one day.
"The forbidden land of the Ghost Race..."
Aster Grant recalled the descriptions by Veridia and Scarlett. A place for punishing wrongdoers in the tribe, rumored to be extremely dangerous.
But coincidentally, their original plan was to sneak into the forbidden land to find Veridia’s father.
Now the opportunity presented itself!
After exchanging looks with several Beastbonds, Aster Grant agreed decisively:
"Alright! It’s settled then!"
A sinister gleam flashed in the Great Elder’s eyes.
This human had no idea of the horrors of the forbidden land—
A Commander Level entering faced a near-death gamble, even a Monarch Level had only a fifty percent survival rate.
In his view, Aster Grant was seeking his own doom!
"Very well!" The Great Elder sneered coldly, "We’ll send you to the forbidden land shortly!"
Soon, under the leadership of the Ghost Race elders, the group arrived at the entrance of the forbidden land, located in the northern part of the settlement.
It was a dark entrance seemingly capable of swallowing everything, with chilling air continuously flowing out, making one shiver.
In front of the entrance.
The Great Elder feigned concern as he looked at Aster Grant:
"It’s not too late to regret. Leave with your Beastbond, and I’ll pretend nothing happened."
His voice was deliberately low:
"In the forbidden land, even Monarch Level powerhouses have a fifty percent chance of perishing."
Of course, this was by no means out of goodwill.
The Great Elder had other plans in mind—
He could never gauge the depths of this human.
Especially that Angelic Tamed Beast, which even made him, as a Monarch Peak, feel a hint of pressure.
But then he thought, the Guardian Beast Level couldn’t surpass the master, what waves could this Tier Four human create?
But just in case...
A sinister gleam flickered in his eyes.
On the way here, he had already laid out his backup plan in secret.
The potential threat he failed to eliminate ten years ago must be completely resolved this time!
Aster Grant ignored the Great Elder’s "advice."
After exchanging a glance with Lilith, he led the Beastbonds decisively into the entrance.
Since Lilith had reached Monarch Level, the Ghost Race firmly prohibited her from accompanying them.
Therefore, this venture into the forbidden land must be completed by Aster Grant and the Beastbonds alone.
However...
Aster Grant was unbothered.
Lazuli’s current strength was already equivalent to Monarch Level, and she could even wield a hint of Law, enough to assure safety.
As Elara Silverwood watched Aster Grant’s form disappear into the darkness, she slowly approached Lilith.
"Do you know that human?"
Lilith turned her head, meeting the curious gaze of the Princess of Azurefox.
A glint of insight flashed in Lilith’s eyes...
It was Aster Grant’s task for her to find a way to persuade the Princess of Azurefox to cooperate with the human race.
Now...
The opportunity had arrived!
"Of course, I know!"
She smirked, "Why don’t we find somewhere to talk?"
At these words, Elara Silverwood immediately nodded.
She had the same idea.
The two turned away in tacit agreement.
This scene, falling into the eyes of the Great Elder of the Ghost Race, darkened his expression even more.
These two teaming up...
It indicated that the Azurefox Clan still had thoughts of cooperating with humans.
Such an unforeseen issue must be eradicated!
"Send a Monarch Level to go."
He ordered coldly, "Make sure that human never leaves the forbidden land."
"As you command, Great Elder!"
A Ghost Race guard received the order and instantly vanished into the shadows.
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