Chapter 24 – Ye Sheng? Same name, same surname!

“Hmm? It’s descending!”

Ye Sheng looked up at the passing ghostwood boat, which suddenly changed course and flew toward him. A hint of vigilance rose in his heart.

Cultivators who could possess a ghostwood boat were usually no ordinary individuals.

At the very least, a 1st Revolution Cultivator couldn’t afford one.

Whoosh!

Moments later, the ghostwood boat descended swiftly into the mountain forest, stirring up a powerful gust of wind that rustled the leaves and branches of the surrounding trees.

Ye Sheng stood up, his white jade longsword already in hand, his expression calm as he looked toward the other party.

In the wilderness, killing and looting were common occurrences.

It was only right to remain cautious.

“Don’t misunderstand, I mean no harm!”

A voice soon came from the ghostwood boat, attempting to dispel Ye Sheng’s wariness.

Then, the ghostwood boat stopped in front of Ye Sheng, and a young figure stepped down from it.

This young figure was clad in battle armor, his aura profound.

He was indeed a 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm Expert!

As he stepped off the ghostwood boat, Ye Sheng looked at him.

But at this glance, his expression froze in astonishment.

Because the figure stepping down from the ghostwood boat was someone he actually recognized!

Zheng Gang!

His old high school classmate!

He had long since been promoted to the 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm. Who would have thought the two of them would meet here?

Not long ago, Ye Sheng had seen him post in the group chat, saying he was heading to the ‘Netherworld Ghost Domain.’

Like Ye Sheng’s destination, he hadn’t expected to encounter him in the wilderness.

“Uh…”

Ye Sheng’s eyes widened in disbelief at such a coincidence.

After stepping off the ghostwood boat, Zheng Gang failed to recognize Ye Sheng.

At this moment, Ye Sheng’s face had long been disguised as an entirely new appearance, bearing no resemblance to his original features.

Even Lu Shushan wouldn’t have recognized him, let alone Zheng Gang.

He simply regarded Ye Sheng as an unfamiliar 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm Expert.

“I am Zheng Gang. I was just passing by and, upon seeing Your Excellency, decided to come and meet you!”

Zheng Gang smiled, sensing Ye Sheng’s wariness, and proactively clasped his hands in greeting.

“Uh, well… Ye… Ye Sheng!”

Ye Sheng snapped back to reality and spoke, not using any other alias.

Since his appearance had changed, his name didn’t matter.

“Ye Sheng?”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Gang was taken aback and couldn’t help but scrutinize the Ye Sheng before him.

“What? Is there a problem?!”

Ye Sheng raised an eyebrow, deliberately asking.

He wanted to use Zheng Gang’s perspective to test whether others could recognize him.

After examining him for a moment, Zheng Gang waved his hand and explained, “Don’t misunderstand. It’s just that you share the same name as one of my classmates. I was merely stunned for a moment!”

Zheng Gang clearly hadn’t recognized Ye Sheng and said with a smile.

Ye Sheng felt inwardly embarrassed.

He thought to himself that the ‘Disguiser’s Ring’ was truly heaven-defying.

Zheng Gang hadn’t noticed a thing and hadn’t recognized him at all.

“That really is quite a coincidence!”

Ye Sheng rubbed his nose and said with a wry smile.

“It is indeed somewhat coincidental!”

Zheng Gang laughed, only thinking that the two shared the same name and never considering that they might be the same person.

This was only natural!

In Zheng Gang’s memory, Ye Sheng was just an ordinary person.

Even if he had undergone a Class Change, he was likely still a 1st Revolution novice now.

How could he possibly be the Expert before him, exuding the aura of a 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm?

That was too unrealistic!

“You are…”

Ye Sheng asked curiously. Zheng Gang had been traveling just fine but suddenly descended to meet him, surely with a purpose.

“Brother Ye, are you planning to head to the Netherworld Ghost Domain?”

Zheng Gang asked.

“Exactly!” Ye Sheng nodded.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Gang’s expression shifted slightly, and he began to explain, “It’s nothing… I just wanted to invite Brother Ye to join me…”

After a lengthy explanation, Zheng Gang clarified his purpose.

He wanted to invite Ye Sheng to travel together to ‘Netherworld City,’ so they could look out for each other along the way.

After all, two Experts at the 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm traveling together would be much safer.

“To Netherworld City?”

After listening, Ye Sheng fell into deep thought.

His goal was only the Netherworld Ghost Domain, and he hadn’t considered going to Netherworld City.

However, Zheng Gang had a Ghost Wood Boat, and traveling with him seemed quite suitable.

It would save him the effort of arduously making his way on foot.

If he were to travel foolishly like this, it would likely take another seven days to reach the Netherworld Ghost Domain.

With such a long journey, he would likely be exhausted just from traveling, leaving little energy to kill monsters and Level Up.

But with the Ghost Wood Boat, they could probably arrive in just three days.

Moreover, the journey would be extremely relaxed—why not take the opportunity?

“Going to Netherworld City is fine too; it’s a good chance to see what it’s like.”

Thinking this, Ye Sheng looked up at Zheng Gang and smiled, “Brother Zheng, then I’ll be imposing on you!”

Hearing this, Zheng Gang’s face lit up with joy—Ye Sheng had agreed to travel together.

“Not at all, not at all! Brother Ye, please!”

Zheng Gang hurriedly made room on the Ghost Wood Boat and invited Ye Sheng aboard.

Without further ado, Ye Sheng leaped onto the Ghost Wood Boat.

A moment later.

The Ghost Wood Boat transformed back into a streak of light and took to the skies with Aerial Flight, continuing to speed toward the Netherworld Ghost Domain.

With the help of the Ghost Wood Boat, their speed naturally increased countless times.

…

Three days later.

Not only had Ye Sheng and Zheng Gang long since entered the Netherworld Ghost Domain, but they had also traveled a great distance and were now not far from Netherworld City.

The journey had been relatively smooth for the two of them. Although they encountered quite a few troubles along the way, they managed to overcome them all.

“Brother Ye, we’re only about a hundred miles from Netherworld City. We’ll be there soon!”

On the Ghost Wood Boat, Zheng Gang wore a smile. Having reached Netherworld City safely despite the dangers put him in an exceptionally good mood.

Additionally, after spending a few days together, Zheng Gang had come to understand Ye Sheng’s character a bit.

He felt that Ye Sheng suited his tastes quite well and was a very decent person!

Coupled with the fact that Ye Sheng was also at the 2nd Revolution Ghost Master Realm, Zheng Gang felt inclined to befriend him.

“We’re indeed almost there!”

Ye Sheng also relaxed his expression.

He felt that the Netherworld Ghost Domain was truly dangerous, with 2nd Revolution Ghost Tides visible everywhere.

Once, they even saw a 3rd Revolution Ghost General-level Ghost Creature from afar, roaring between heaven and earth, with waves of Yin Energy swirling around it. Wherever it passed, sand and stones flew as if Malevolent Ghosts were running rampant!

Fortunately, Zheng Gang was experienced and quickly hid the Ghost Wood Boat in a valley, activating the concealment Formation engraved on the boat.

This prevented the 3rd Revolution Ghost General-level Ghost Creature from detecting them.

Otherwise, if they had been discovered, the two of them would have found it difficult to escape.

3rd Revolution Ghost General-level Ghost Creatures were capable of Aerial Flight, moving extremely fast. Even with the Ghost Wood Boat, they wouldn’t have been able to evade it.

Zheng Gang laughed, “Brother Ye, we share similar temperaments. Once we’re in Netherworld City, we must look out for each other.”

Ye Sheng nodded in agreement, “Naturally!”

Then, Zheng Gang spoke with utmost seriousness:

“Brother Ye, Netherworld City is unlike other places. The forces there are intricate and complex, with all sorts of people and powerful factions gathering!

Once we arrive in Netherworld City, it’s best to keep a low profile!

Otherwise, if we offend some major faction, we’ll be in serious trouble!”

Ye Sheng smiled without confirming or denying.

He knew a bit about Netherworld City as well.

It is the core land of the Netherworld Ghost Domain, where the forces and experts from hundreds of cities gather.

It is a Ten-Million Tier metropolis, far beyond what Ghost Mountain City can compare to.