Chapter 22 – You guys really thought it was Ye Sheng, didn't you?

In the class group chat.

“Hey! Now that you mention it… this portrait looks exactly like that kid Ye Sheng!”

Zhou Ming glanced at the portrait, pointed at it, and laughed heartily.

“It does bear a striking resemblance to Ye Sheng!”

Many classmates chimed in, discussing among themselves. After all, they were all classmates who had spent three years together in high school and knew each other well.

It was impossible not to recognize a classmate.

“Could it really be Ye Sheng?!”

Zhou Ming teased with a mischievous grin.

A female classmate chuckled, “Who knows? The portrait does look awfully similar.”

“Yeah, it can’t just be a coincidence, right?”

Another girl nodded in agreement.

Hearing this, Zhou Ming widened his eyes and exclaimed, “Hey~! You don’t actually think it’s Ye Sheng, do you?

Him?!”

Zhou Ming’s expression was exaggerated. Among the group of classmates, Ye Sheng was like a background character, hardly fitting into their circle.

The classmates fell silent.

Everyone knew Ye Sheng was just an ordinary person, and it was unclear whether he had even undergone a Class Change yet.

If the Bai Family’s bounty was actually on Ye Sheng, they wouldn’t believe it even if they were beaten to death.

“It’s just a resemblance.”

Zheng Gang suddenly chimed in, glancing at the portrait before stating firmly.

Zheng Gang was a 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm Expert, so his words carried considerable weight in the group.

If even he said it wasn’t Ye Sheng, then it definitely wasn’t.

Besides…

The idea of Ye Sheng hunting down two 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm Experts sounded far too fantastical.

Zheng Gang changed the subject.

He invited some 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm classmates to join him in the ‘Netherworld Ghost Domain’.

Seeing this, Zhou Ming obediently kept quiet.

The ‘Netherworld Ghost Domain’ was a high-Level Ghost Domain.

It was teeming with 2nd Revolution Ghost Creatures, not to mention 3rd or even 4th Revolution ones, making it an extremely dangerous place.

A 1st Revolution Cultivator wouldn’t even be considered a rookie there.

At the very least, one needed to be at the 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm to survive.

“Anyone want to team up? We’ll meet in ‘Netherworld City’.”

Zheng Gang frowned as he asked, having been turned down by everyone he invited.

If he went to the ‘Netherworld Ghost Domain’ alone, he wasn’t entirely confident.

After all, even for a 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm Expert, the Netherworld Ghost Domain was a perilous place.

It was best to have companions.

After a while.

All the 2nd Revolution classmates in the group declined for various reasons.

Zheng Gang sighed. It seemed he would have to set out alone.

Just then, a heavyweight figure made an appearance.

It was a 3rd Revolution Ghost General Realm classmate—Jiang Hao!

Jiang Hao replied solemnly to Zheng Gang, “Zheng Gang, come to Netherworld City and join me. I’ll have your back!”

Hearing this.

Zheng Gang was overjoyed and thanked him profusely!

Jiang Hao was a 3rd Revolution Ghost General Realm Expert.

He was far stronger than Zheng Gang. From what Zheng Gang knew, Jiang Hao was doing exceptionally well in Netherworld City.

He held an important position in the ‘Netherworld Pavilion’.

With Jiang Hao’s protection in Netherworld City, Zheng Gang wouldn’t have to fear being bullied by others.

Zheng Gang repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

Jiang Hao waved his hand generously, “We’re all classmates. We should look out for each other. No need to be so polite!”

With that, Jiang Hao left the group chat.

His appearance was sudden, and his departure was just as swift, leaving everyone in awe of a true 3rd Revolution Ghost General Realm Expert.

Among these dozens of classmates, there were distinct social circles.

Jiang Hao, as a 3rd Revolution Ghost General Realm Expert, naturally associated more with other 3rd Revolution Ghost General Realm classmates.

It was difficult for 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm Cultivators to even get a word in with him.

There was no helping it—in this world, everything was determined by strength.

With Jiang Hao’s promise secured, Zheng Gang happily exited the group chat.

On the other side.

Upon learning that he had provoked the Bai Family, Ye Sheng became troubled.

He also exited the group chat.

…

In Thunder Mountain Gorge.

After leaving the group chat, Ye Sheng sat alone in meditation.

“Unintentionally, I’ve actually provoked the Bai Family!”

Ye Sheng’s expression darkened slightly.

But after pondering for a moment, he shook his head.

If given the choice again, he would likely still have killed those two in the Headless Ghost Valley.

At the time, the two had tried to seize the Legendary Grade Equipment he had obtained—there was no reason to simply hand it over.

Even if he had known their identities, given Ye Sheng’s temperament, he probably wouldn’t have compromised.

“Forget it, what’s done is done! So what if it’s the Bai Family?”

Ye Sheng exhaled a heavy breath, a relaxed smile appearing on his face.

His nature had always been to face challenges head-on—if trouble arose, he would simply deal with it!

Although the Bai Family was powerful, they were not entirely invincible.

“The Bai Family has a Patriarch at the 5th Revolution Ghost King Realm, and many Experts at the 4th Revolution Ghost Sect Realm!

As for those at the 3rd Revolution Ghost General Realm, they are as numerous as the hairs on an ox!”

Ye Sheng stroked his chin, considering how to respond.

After some thought, he said, “There’s no other way—the only true path is to continue strengthening myself!

If I can Promote to the 4th Revolution Ghost Sect Realm, or even the 5th Revolution Ghost King Realm, all problems will vanish!

By then, even the Bai Family won’t be able to touch me!

Ultimately, it all comes down to my own weakness!”

Ye Sheng sighed!

This world operated on the law of the jungle!

Only strength was the true way!

Moreover, although the Bai Family was strong, he wasn’t without a Trump Card.

And this Trump Card was terrifying!

Celestial Master!

This was the world’s top-ranked Class.

Every move was an Annihilation-grade Skill!

It could be said that within the same realm, he was invincible!

Once he stepped into the 4th Revolution Ghost Sect Realm, no one in that realm would be able to rival him!

“If I reach the 5th Revolution Ghost King Realm, even the Bai Family Patriarch would be at my mercy!”

A flash of Malevolent Qi appeared in Ye Sheng’s eyes.

In his previous life, he had been unyielding, and in this life, it was no different.

No matter how powerful a force was, they could never make him bow his head.

“However, before I grow stronger, I should keep a low profile!”

“This ‘Disguiser’s Ring’ will come in handy now.”

Ye Sheng looked down at the Legendary Tier bracelet on his wrist.

This bracelet possessed a disguise ability.

Since it was a disguise, it could alter his appearance!

The wanted poster with his likeness, though only seventy percent accurate, was enough to bring him endless trouble!

If he went out with his current face, he would definitely be recognized as the person in the portrait.

He would soon be caught in endless troubles.

Ye Sheng was not inflexible, nor was he naively stubborn.

“Disguise!”

Ye Sheng uttered a soft command.

Activating the disguise function of the Disguiser’s Ring, his face visibly began to change.

In moments.

Ye Sheng’s appearance transformed into that of a completely unfamiliar person.

With this face, even those who knew him extremely well, like Lu Shushan or Lu Ming, would likely fail to recognize him if they stood before him now.

Let alone others who didn’t know him well.

After disguising himself, Ye Sheng felt much more at ease.

“Where should I go next?”

Ye Sheng pondered, beginning to consider his next objective.

Now, after surviving the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, he had reached the 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm.

But his Level was still 2nd Revolution Level 0!

This could be considered his first step into the 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm.

“I need to find a place to continue leveling up!”

Ye Sheng said.

There was no need to overthink it—to resolve the Bai Family matter, the only way was to keep growing stronger.

Besides, the Federation Grand Examination was drawing closer!

If he could get into Fengdu University, the Bai Family issue could also be resolved.

Students of Fengdu University weren’t just anyone you could mess with!

Even an ordinary mentor at Fengdu University could shake the entire Guishan City just by stepping forward!

And as for these classmates—we’ll meet again at the Federation Grand Examination!

Being looked down upon by his classmates still left Ye Sheng feeling quite uncomfortable.