"But... you..."

The three former members of the Ghost Valley scratched their heads, pondering the strange truth Wu Liang had just revealed.

The more they thought about it, the more something seemed off, but they couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.

Finally, one of them seemed to have thought of something and asked coldly, "Then why did you come to Utopia No. 2 Village, if the Pioneer said you intended to investigate this place thoroughly!"

"Of course! I am here to investigate thoroughly. How else could I reunite with the former members of our Ghost Valley teacher? I just didn't expect the Pioneer to be so malicious, having already done something to you guys!" Wu Liang said, filled with anger.

Feeling overwhelmed with emotion, he couldn't help but clench his fist and wave it, as if he genuinely despised the Pioneer for using abandoned members as bait.

Wu Liang dared to act this way because he recognized certain signs from the behavior of these three people.

They weren't influenced by the Hate Fuel, suggesting that they weren't carrying any of it.

The Pioneer wouldn't possibly allow any member of the Promised Land to hide in the village.

That leaves only one possibility—the Pioneer did give them the Hate Fuel, but these three men discarded it for some reason.

This abandonment of the supernatural objects given by their superior proved that, although they belonged to the same organization as the Pioneer, their loyalties didn't align.

Moreover, their respect for Ghost Valley in their words made Wu Liang even more certain.

Even though the current ideology of the Promised Land had unified under "Fierce Ghosts are humanity's ultimate destiny," the organization was still clearly divided into two factions.

These individuals, discarded by the Pioneer, probably belonged to the faction of Ghost Valley.

"Ghost Valley teacher left in a hurry because of the Pioneer's scheme. As his former members, shouldn't we be more united? Even though the Pioneer has done such things, you doubt my identity instead of hating him?" Wu Liang displayed a trace of disappointment in his eyes.

Ever since the incident at Dongri Grand Hotel, those Promised Land members wouldn't give the authorities any advantages, even if it meant death.

Especially those who rushed out of the hotel intending to expand the chaos, they were essentially at a suicide squad level, not planning to return alive.

This was enough to demonstrate their loyalty to Ghost Valley and their devotion to their beliefs.

Under such loyalty, any disrespect towards Ghost Valley was their reverse scale.

"Yes... all of this is the Pioneer's doing... if what you say is true, he's the real culprit!" The three exchanged glances, showing unbearable anger.

After all, this time, the Pioneer went too far, intending to bury all former Ghost Valley members outside this Heavenly Mountain.

If it were a normal mission to die for, they might still carry it out despite dissatisfaction with the Pioneer because of their dedication to the organization's belief.

However, during this trip to the Utopian Village, most companions died inexplicably, with many possibly turned into blue flame monsters in their sleep by the Hate Fuel!

How could they accept this?

"So, the Pioneer, knowing I am the only direct disciple of Ghost Valley teacher, still wants you to perish with me. How can we fulfill his wish?" Wu Liang's eyes grew more furious as he continued stoking the flames.

Then he placed a hand on one of their shoulders, speaking earnestly, "The urgent matter now is to quickly gather other living companions in the village to discuss how to deal with the Pioneer and put the organization back on the right track!"

After speaking, several Fierce Ghost minions around cooperatively approached and knelt on one knee before Wu Liang.

Seeing his control over the Fierce Ghosts, the three former members of Ghost Valley exchanged glances, their confusion and doubt gradually dissipating.

Of course, Nightmare played a big part in this.

Even though he didn't directly enter the minds of the three due to concerns about the Mental Cage, emitting a presence to lower their guard was not a problem.

During the entire exchange, Nightmare was behind Wu Liang, performing small tricks, otherwise, these few words might not have convinced them.

"Don't worry, I've already sent Fierce Ghosts to control the blue flame monsters in other villages. Saving one former member is at least one," Wu Liang kept reassuring the three.

Though sent to rescue villagers, he portrayed it as saving the former members of Ghost Valley.

Beside him, Ah Yimu nearly laughed out loud at this point, surprised that Wu Liang could lie with such composure.

"Sir, do you intend to gather us to resist the Pioneer?" the three were somewhat surprised by Wu Liang's intention.

"Of course! Ghost Valley teacher has departed, so we must inherit his will and lead all of humanity into the supernatural era! Compared to seeing that world, the teacher would also be pleased."

"The great era is coming! This is not an empty promise!"

With these words, Wu Liang felt like Captain America in the Avengers, traveling back in time to say "Hail Hydra" in an elevator.

This feeling... was rather thrilling?

Hearing this, the three took a deep breath, kneeling on one knee like the nearby Fierce Ghost minions, bowing their heads solemnly, "If you intend to inherit Mr. Ghost Valley's will, then we will naturally follow you. May we know how to address you?"

Seeing that these three had essentially been brainwashed, Wu Liang revealed a sly smile.

He cleared his throat and said word by word, "My official codename is Journalist, but within the organization, please call me—Mask."

With that, a purple-red exotic mask appeared in Wu Liang's hand out of nowhere, clearly the physical form of Nightmare's mask. He slowly put it on his face.

When the three looked up, they saw Wu Liang's straight posture and powerful voice beneath the mask, illuminated by the eerie blue flame.

His silhouette gradually overlapped with Ghost Valley's once masked figure, for a moment almost making the three believe Mr. Ghost Valley had returned.

This further solidified their belief in everything Wu Liang had just said.

If Wu Liang could read their thoughts now, he would laugh and say, "Doesn't this damn shadow look similar? Ghost Valley and my father are blood brothers!"

But now, Wu Liang's mind held only regret and irony for the Pioneer's arrangements.

He acknowledged that the Pioneer was indeed a talent, whether it was planning everything in the past or advancing step by step now, striking the authorities from every aspect and changing the world, while also conducting in-depth research on supernatural power that was chilling.

Now, the Utopia blue flame event might have ensnared others.

Whether saving or not saving villagers, it would have brought him what he desired.

Unfortunately, the Pioneer's main body fell into the same blind spot as his consciousness fragments did before—

He was unaware of the existence of the Ghost Compendium.

Sometimes the lapse of a single move comes from something unimaginable.

Now, Wu Liang was going to use the mess left behind and reforge it into a sharp blade, piercing the Pioneer's heart!

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