“Even with the use of the coffin nail, the action failed. This is quite difficult now; the Hungry Ghost can not only ignore supernatural influences but has also absorbed part of Wang Chaling’s grandmother’s supernatural power. Although it hasn’t mastered the restart ability, its recovery speed is terrifying. In less than three seconds, it can recover from being dismembered to that extent, truly unbelievable.”

At this moment, Lin Bei stroked his bald head, frowned, and seemed a bit troubled.

“We must devise a second plan before the Hungry Ghost attacks.” Yang Jian immediately began to contemplate, feeling somewhat uneasy about the coffin nail in his hand.

This was because the coffin nail was previously used to pin the Manor Lord’s head. Now, with the removal of the spear, it meant that the Manor Lord’s head was no longer restrained. Despite having prepared countermeasures, he was cautious dealing with a powerful King, not wanting any mishaps.

He Yuelian said, “I still suggest keeping the Hungry Ghost in the ghost painting world. The ghost painting world previously held the Ghost Envoy, so it should be able to contain the Hungry Ghost as well.”

“Keeping it in the ghost painting world would mean you’re sacrificing your Ghost Domain, and you would no longer be able to use that supernatural power. That’s a losing strategy,” Yang Jian replied, “We still have to face the King Organization. This method of reducing strength by containing powerful ghosts is not advisable. Although the previous action failed, we obtained valuable information.”

“Facts have proven that the coffin nail is effective… I have roughly thought of a plan. I will act like before, nail the Hungry Ghost, then dismember it. After that, I will divide the Hungry Ghost into three parts: one part will be contained by He Yuelian, one by Lin Bei, and the third part by me.”

Lin Bei’s eyes lit up, “Good idea. By splitting the Hungry Ghost into three parts, one in the ghost painting world, one in the Mirror World I control, and the other remaining in reality, I refuse to believe the Hungry Ghost can still recover.”

Containing an entire Hungry Ghost is dangerous, but containing a portion is much easier.

“This is also a good idea, worth a try,” He Yuelian said.

“If it fails, the third plan is to lure the Hungry Ghost abroad. I will personally act as bait,” Yang Jian said solemnly, having already prepared the next step in his mind.

“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s move quickly; the Hungry Ghost is already here. I will interfere with the Hungry Ghost’s actions to prevent any accidents.”

Lin Bei saw the Hungry Ghost gradually approaching and promptly spoke.

Fortunately, the Hungry Ghost’s Ghost Domain was suppressed, limiting its range; its actions were somewhat slow, giving the team time to think. If they were in the gloom, the Hungry Ghost would have already come to kill, without such delays.

“I will immediately contain a part of the Hungry Ghost’s body,” He Yuelian said.

Yang Jian nodded, said no more, and began to act again.

The Ghost Flame had already dissipated.

Gray-white paper ash constantly fell around them, deeply showing the signs of supernatural erosion from the ghost painting. The blue-green gloom couldn’t spread, merely shrouding the Hungry Ghost.

At this point, Yang Jian stepped forward, standing in front of the Hungry Ghost.

Previously, the Hungry Ghost had already seen him; it approached to kill him.

“You can act anytime. If something unexpected happens, I can save it,” Lin Bei’s voice sounded in Yang Jian’s ears, encouraging him to act boldly.

The Hungry Ghost stared at Yang Jian, no longer mindless, but with an indescribably eerie and fierce expression, full of resentment.

“It’s been so long, yet the Hungry Ghost still bears Zhou Zheng’s face,” Yang Jian now looked seriously at the Hungry Ghost’s appearance, but his hand had already tightened around the coffin nail.

The Hungry Ghost kept approaching; it was determined to kill Yang Jian.

However, after a few steps, the Hungry Ghost’s body slowly slackened, as if restrained, its movements becoming more and more sluggish, and the surrounding gloom seemed to be invaded, torn open with gaps.

Clearly.

Lin Bei took action.

This guy was quite capable; even though the Hungry Ghost wasn’t affected by supernatural interference, he could still affect its actions.

“Yang Jian, you can act now,” Lin Bei shouted.

As soon as the words fell, the Hungry Ghost’s movement halted abruptly, trembling slightly in place.

Yang Jian seized this opportunity, flicking the coffin nail in his hand again.

Just like before, it nailed directly into the Hungry Ghost, leaving no suspense.

The next moment.

His Ghost Domain enveloped, appearing again in front of the Hungry Ghost, his Firewood Knife slashing directly down; three strikes landed, dismembering the Hungry Ghost into three parts once more.

“Now.”

He Yuelian, Lin Bei, and Yang Jian each used their supernatural powers.

The Hungry Ghost’s head got covered by gray-white paper ash and vanished from sight, half of its body got transferred by Lin Bei into a certain part of the Mirror World, and the remaining half, nailed with the coffin nail, got taken by Yang Jian into reality, unhesitatingly encircling it with five or six grass rope circles.

The grass rope circle was a supernatural tool from headquarters, meant for restricting a powerful ghost’s movements.

Once this was done, the ghost painting world and the Mirror World disappeared mutually ensuring the Hungry Ghost couldn’t use them as a medium to restore itself.

“Is the corpse struggling?” Yang Jian stared at the dismembered half of the ghost’s body, noticing it was wriggling even in its current state.

However, wrapped in grass ropes, the struggling quieted after a few moments.

The Hungry Ghost, when dismembered, naturally suppresses its supernatural revival, not to mention so many measures were applied together.

“No problem on my end, settled,” He Yuelian reported her situation.

In the Ghost Domain of the ghost painting, the Hungry Ghost’s head was left on a narrow, broken road, at a peripheral location within the ghost painting world. Even if Ghost couldn’t contain it, it would take time for it to reach the outside.

However, despite the head rolling on the ground, it remained stuck within the ghost painting world.

Evidently, a dismembered Hungry Ghost can indeed be contained.

“No issues here either; it hasn’t recovered. The previous plan was correct; isolating it with three worlds makes it difficult for even such a formidable ghost to recover,” Lin Bei said.

Yang Jian slightly nodded, “The Hungry Ghost hasn’t fully mastered the restart ability, which is crucial; otherwise, one restart would see it fully restored.”

“Wang Chaling is truly cunning, hiding such crucial information,” Lin Bei couldn’t help but curse.

“He likely didn’t realize how quickly the Hungry Ghost would grow, given he’s just an ordinary person without fully grasping the supernatural powers his grandparents possess,” Yang Jian said calmly, “But now’s not the time for this; I need to lock this thing in a box, avoiding lengthy dreams.”

Following this, his Ghost Domain covered, searching the city for some gold, crafting a box to encase the half body completely, though he ensured to retrieve the coffin nail before sealing it.

Yang Jian did not want the second coffin nail to be lost.

“Fetch some gold for me as well; I can’t rest easy and don’t want to leave this thing in the Supernatural World either. I want to lock it away too,” Lin Bei said.

Yang Jian did not refuse, crafting two boxes for Lin Bei and He Yuelian to each place their respective parts of the Hungry Ghost’s body inside.

Ensuring the process of boxing up was cautious, no accidents occurred.

Eventually, with everything sorted, the three gold boxes lined up neatly before them, even slightly trembling, as the contents strained to escape.

Yet, the boxes were sturdy enough for the ghost’s remnant to breach.

“If these three boxes are opened simultaneously, the Hungry Ghost will be released and fully restored within three seconds, forming another supernatural event. Thus, this is now a weapon for us; used wisely, it can make a decisive difference.”

Yang Jian squinted, observing the three boxes before him.

“Are you still considering releasing it? Yang Jian, let’s not. Today’s containment of the Hungry Ghost might’ve seemed simple and light. Yet, this thing almost mastered the restart ability. Once it gains such supernatural prowess, even all captains combined might struggle,” Lin Bei shook his head, saying with lingering fear.

“If that moment arrives, we’ll manage as much as we can,” Yang Jian stated.

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