Ebert stared at the distant horizon, feeling an inexplicable expectation in his heart. He turned to look at Saraswati beside him, her beautiful eyes shining with determination.
"Are you ready?" Abbott asked softly.
Saraswati smiled slightly, "Of course, we will face it together."
The two looked at each other and smiled, showing a perfect understanding. The other team members had already set out to return to the Hand of Brahma headquarters in Giralda City, but they chose a different path.
Ebert took a deep breath, "Ghost King, lead the way."
The Ghost King nodded respectfully, "Yes, Master. Please come with me."
The three of them headed northwest, aiming for the abandoned ancient temple that was said to have gathered a large number of powerful evil spirits. Along the way, Ebert exchanged glances with Saraswati from time to time, and both of them understood the importance of this operation.
After about two hours of trekking, a dilapidated ancient temple finally came into view. The mottled walls are covered with vines, and the tiles on the roof are already incomplete. The whole building exudes an eerie atmosphere, as if silently telling its ominous character.
"This is it," the Ghost King whispered, "I can feel that there is a lot of soul energy inside."
Ebert nodded, "Very good, let's go in. Saraswati, be careful."
Saraswati gently held Ebert's hand, "Don't worry, I will protect your back."
The three of them stepped into the ancient temple cautiously. As soon as he entered the main hall, a strong yin energy hit his face, making people shiver. Broken Buddha statues and overturned altar tables all tell the story of the past glory and current desolation of this place.
Suddenly, waves of low roars came from all directions. Countless green will-o'-the-wisps floated in the air, like countless pairs of eyes filled with resentment.
"Here we come!" the Ghost King said excitedly, "Master, please allow me to start devouring these souls."
Ebert nodded, "Go ahead, but be careful."
The Ghost King received permission and immediately took action. I saw him opening his mouth wide, and a powerful suction force suddenly formed. Those floating will-o'-the-wisps were sucked into the Ghost King's mouth one after another, making miserable screams.
Saraswati looked around warily, "Ebert, be careful over there!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several ferocious-looking evil spirits rushed towards them. Ebote quickly formed a seal, and a golden light flashed, and those evil spirits were instantly reduced to ashes.
"As expected of my love," Ebert looked at Saraswati with admiration, "Without you, I might have been tricked long ago."
Saraswati smiled brightly, "Both each other. It seems we have to be more careful."
As time went by, the Ghost King devoured more and more souls, and his aura became more powerful. The entire ancient temple seemed to have become a huge whirlpool, in which countless souls were drawn into and turned into part of the ghost king's power.
"Master," the Ghost King said excitedly, "I feel that my power is increasing rapidly!"
Ebert nodded, "Very good, keep going. But be careful not to be too greedy."
At this moment, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the depths of the temple. A tall figure wearing a blood-red cassock slowly walked out, his eyes flashing with angry flames.
"Bold maniac!" the figure roared angrily, "How dare you break into my territory and wantonly devour my people!"
Ebert immediately became alert, "It seems that the leader here has appeared. Saraswati, be careful!"
The figure in the bloody cassock waved his hand, and countless blood-red sharp blades struck at Ebert and the others. Ebert quickly formed a seal, and a golden barrier instantly formed, blocking all those sharp blades.
"Ghost King," Ebert said solemnly, "This is your best chance to improve your strength. Go ahead and swallow him too!"
A flash of excitement flashed in the Ghost King's eyes, "As you command, Master!"
I saw the ghost king's figure flashing and instantly arriving in front of the bloody cassock figure. The two powerful forces collided, and the entire ancient temple was shaken.
Saraswati took the opportunity to cast a spell, and spells flew around, sealing all the imps who were ready to move.
Ebert was concentrating on observing the battle between the Ghost King and the blood-robed figure. I saw that the Ghost King became more and more courageous as he fought, and every time he was devoured, his power increased to a higher level. Although the figure in the bloody cassock was powerful, it gradually fell into a disadvantage.
"No! This is impossible!" The figure in the blood cassock roared unwillingly, "I am the master of this place, how could I lose to an outsider like you!"
The Ghost King sneered, "Your time is over. Now, become part of my power!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Ghost King suddenly opened his mouth, and an irresistible suction force formed instantly. The bloody cassock figure let out one last shrill scream and was immediately swallowed into the Ghost King's mouth.
At that moment, the world suddenly changed. A golden gap suddenly opened in the dark cloud-covered sky, and dazzling light poured down like a waterfall, covering the entire ancient temple. The ground began to tremble slightly, and the surrounding vegetation seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force and grew crazily. The mountains in the distance rumbled and echoed, as if they were witnessing the magic of this moment.
As the last trace of soul energy was absorbed, the Ghost King's body began to emit six layers of dazzling purple light, and colorful spiritual power circulated around him. The entire ancient temple fell into a brief silence, and only the light continued to flicker. When the light gradually faded, the Ghost King slowly turned around, his eyes shining with an unprecedented look. He knelt down and saluted Ebert respectfully, his voice trembling with emotion.
"Thank you, Master." The Ghost King was so excited that he could hardly speak. "I... my strength has been raised from the fourth level to the sixth level in one fell swoop! This... this is simply a great opportunity!"
The Ghost King raised his head, his eyes filled with incredible joy, "Master, do you know how rare it is to be able to improve your level in the master realm? Let alone two levels at a time! This... this is simply a once-in-a-lifetime miracle. ! I...I feel like I have been transformed, and my whole person has become completely new!"
Ebert was also shocked by this sudden change. He stared at the Ghost King and felt the powerful aura emanating from him, and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
"It seems that this adventure is indeed worth it," Ebert said with appreciation. "Your progress has exceeded my expectations. I believe that with this new power, we will be more confident in the challenges we face in the future."
Saraswati walked up to Ebote, with an expression of wonder on her face, "What an incredible improvement. Ebote, your decision is indeed the right one."
The Ghost King stood up, with a firm light shining in his eyes, "Master, Miss Saraswati, please rest assured. With this power, I will definitely serve you two more wholeheartedly. No matter what difficulties lie ahead, No matter the obstacles, I will clear the way for you without hesitation!"
Ebert nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, I believe in your determination. Now, let's return to Giralda City. I believe that with your new power, we will have a better chance of winning when we face that mysterious man. "
The three of them walked out of the ancient temple and looked back. The building that was once full of evil spirits now seemed extremely peaceful. The dark clouds in the sky have dispersed, revealing a clear blue sky. A rainbow stretched across the sky, as if it was God's blessing for their trip.
Ebert took a deep breath and felt the vitality in the air. "Let's go, a new challenge is waiting for us."
In this way, Ebote, Saraswati and the greatly strengthened Ghost King embarked on a journey back to Giralda City. They know that greater challenges are waiting for them, but at this moment, they are more confident than ever to face the unknown future.