Chapter 235 – Governing Ghost King Hall! A Frontier Official?!

Especially Gu Qingren, who felt somewhat aggrieved.

The resources she received were all elementary-level, far inferior to Ye Sheng’s.

Gu Qingren was on the verge of tears, her eyes rimmed red.

Shu Mingxiu’s face darkened to the color of a pot’s bottom.

Ruan Fang remained relatively calm, his expression showing little change.

But this was not the end. The Saint in the great hall continued to recite.

In the great hall, the Saint holding the Great Emperor’s Edict Scroll finally reached the conclusion. He paused, casting a profound gaze at Ye Sheng before declaring:

“Let… Ye Sheng take charge of the Ghost King Hall in Dongsheng Province!”

“What?!”

As soon as the Saint’s words fell, Shu Mingxiu and the other two looked up in astonishment. Even the usually composed Ruan Fang was taken aback.

Take charge of the Ghost King Hall in Dongsheng Province?!

Was this the final resource reward?

Had they heard correctly? This resource reward was astonishing!

This meant Ye Sheng would become the ‘Hall Master’ of the Ghost King Hall in Dongsheng Province!

What was this about? Was he to act as a frontier governor right after enrolling?!

Shu Mingxiu and the others were no ordinary individuals; each came from a great aristocratic family and understood full well what taking charge of the ‘Ghost King Hall’ entailed.

Compared to the ‘authority over the Ghost King Hall,’ the previous resources were mere trash, not even worth a fraction.

“Let me take charge of the Ghost King Hall?!” Ye Sheng also looked up in shock, wondering if he had misheard.

He had heard of the Ghost King Hall.

Tang Hongyi had mentioned that Luo Wuchang, the prodigy who carried a coffin, hailed from the Ghost King Hall.

When discussing the Ghost King Hall, Tang Hongyi had briefly explained it to him.

According to her, the Ghost King Hall’s influence spanned across various provinces of the Federation.

In every province, the Ghost King Hall was a colossal entity.

Tang Hongyi had emphasized that the Ghost King Hall was a ‘province-level power,’ incomparable to the aristocratic families of Ghost Mountain City. They existed on entirely different levels, commanding unimaginable resources and connections.

For city lords like Lan Tingxu, a single word from the Ghost King Hall could determine their careers.

Ye Sheng had once asked Tang Hongyi who stood behind the Ghost King Hall.

Tang Hongyi shook her head in confusion, saying only that it was a Great Emperor!

But which Great Emperor it was, she could not know.

Now it seemed that the Great Emperor behind the Ghost King Hall was none other than Fengdu University’s ‘Emperor Lord Dongxuan’!

Otherwise, how could he casually hand over the Ghost King Hall in Dongsheng Province for Ye Sheng to manage?

“This?” Ye Sheng was momentarily dazed. Taking charge of the Ghost King Hall meant he would have to venture out for training before even settling into Fengdu University?

And as a Hall Master, overseeing a ‘province-level’ colossal power?

This seemed entirely different from the ordinary university experience?!

“Is this the resource granted by the Great Emperor? It’s astounding! Completely unconventional!” Ye Sheng looked up at the majestic figure of Emperor Lord Dongxuan. Indeed, the Great Emperor’s methods were extraordinary.

Beside him, Shu Mingxiu and the other two were green with envy.

As fellow nominal disciples of the Great Emperor, they received no such treatment.

Only Ye Sheng, with the highest talent, was granted the privilege of managing the Ghost King Hall.

Shu Mingxiu was nearly driven mad with frustration!

Taking charge of the Ghost King Hall meant reaping limitless benefits from this colossal entity—a truly lucrative position!

Not only did it come with authority, but also endless resources!

Countless people would come to flatter Ye Sheng—what difference was there from being a high-ranking provincial governor?

“Thank you, Honored Master!” Ye Sheng bowed respectfully, his voice clear and bright. As he was currently only a registered disciple, he wasn’t even qualified to perform the three kneelings and nine prostrations ceremony.

“Withdraw!”

Emperor Lord Dongxuan’s voice resonated majestically, echoing through the great hall, before his figure once again vanished into the boundless sea of light.

The other Saints also smiled kindly and faded away one by one.

Only after Ye Sheng and the other three passed their trial missions would they officially become their Junior Brothers.

For a moment, the grand hall was once again shrouded in the endless sea of light, making everything invisible.

…

Half an hour later.

“Ye Sheng, this will be your residence from now on.” Immortal Puppet looked at the palace before them and said with a smile.

Ye Sheng looked over. The palace was located within the Taixuan Jizhen Cave Heaven, resembling a floating island—one among thousands of palaces.

Although he was only a registered disciple, he still had the right to temporarily reside within Emperor Lord Dongxuan’s domain.

“Thank you, Senior!” Ye Sheng bowed in gratitude.

Immortal Puppet smiled and said, “Although you are currently a registered disciple, you are already qualified to address me as Senior Brother.”

“Senior Brother Immortal Puppet!” Ye Sheng smiled.

“Hahaha, good! Once you pass the trial and officially become the Emperor Lord’s disciple, you and I will be true fellow disciples.” Immortal Puppet patted Ye Sheng’s shoulder, showing no airs of being a Saint, offering encouragement.

Of course, this was only among his own people—it might not be the same when facing outsiders.

A Saint was always a Saint!

A single glance could send someone plummeting into Hell.

“Little Junior Brother, although you now oversee the Ghost King Hall in Dongsheng Province, your trial mission will also become correspondingly more difficult. Be mentally prepared!” Before leaving, Immortal Puppet did not forget to remind him.

“Senior Brother Immortal Puppet, what happens if the trial mission fails?”

Ever since leaving the Emperor’s palace, this doubt had weighed on Ye Sheng’s mind, and now he finally voiced it.

Immortal Puppet shook his head, speaking with utmost seriousness, “Only success is allowed, no failure!” He said earnestly, “If you fail, your status as a registered disciple will be revoked, and you’ll have to return to attending classes!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng’s gaze sharpened, not expecting the punishment to be so severe.

This meant outright expulsion from the master’s school, severing all ties with Emperor Lord Dongxuan.

Moreover, after being expelled by a Great Emperor, other mentors at Fengdu University would likely not dare to take him in either.

He would become completely isolated, his future prospects effectively halved.

“Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother!” Ye Sheng expressed his gratitude sincerely. Previously, he hadn’t taken the trial mission seriously, but now it was different.

He realized its severity!

Being expelled by Emperor Lord Dongxuan would likely disgrace him throughout the entire Federation, leaving him unable to hold his head high for the rest of his life.

Immortal Puppet said, “The trial mission is recorded on the ‘Great Emperor’s Edict’ given to you. You can read it yourself when the time comes.

Also, when you go to Dongsheng Province to take over the Ghost King Hall, this Great Emperor’s Edict will serve as your credential.”

Finally, Immortal Puppet smiled and said, “Be sure to keep this Great Emperor’s Edict carefully—don’t lose it. At critical moments, it can save your life!”

“Naturally!” Ye Sheng nodded.

After finishing his reminders, Immortal Puppet departed.

Ye Sheng watched Immortal Puppet disappear into the distance before pushing open the grand doors behind him.

The doors were immensely heavy; an ordinary person probably couldn’t even budge them.

Once opened, Ye Sheng stepped inside. As his figure disappeared within, the two massive doors behind him slammed shut with a resounding boom.

This time, Ye Sheng will be in seclusion for a period.

Firstly, the resources he obtained were too abundant and require careful organization.

Secondly, he needs to plan reasonably for a swift and powerful increase!

After this increase, he is likely to undergo a qualitative metamorphosis!