Fantasy: I'm Really Not A Supreme Master!

The faint morning light slowly crept into the mountain woods.

It also spilled into the small mountain village.

Most of the villagers had already gotten up and started their day's work.
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Work at sunrise, rest at sunset, the life in the small mountain village was always so monotonous and simple.

In the courtyard.

Li Fan woke up from his sleep, rubbed his eyes, and reached into the bundle of bedding to touch Xiao Bai, who was sound asleep at his waist.

The little kitty usually didn't dare to jump onto the bed, but when she was drunk, she became very clingy and insisted on sleeping with him.

By now, Li Fan had gotten used to it, and fortunately, Xiao Bai was well-behaved, never scratching or disturbing him, seemingly only wanting to quietly cling to his side.

He got up and went outside, where the sunlight was quite nice.

After washing up with the "assistance" of disciples like Su Baiqian and Nan Feng, Li Fan was ready for the day.

Gong Ya had already prepared breakfast for everyone.

Today's breakfast was somewhat richer than usual, with not only simple eggs, rice porridge, and soy milk but also some loach meat.

"Master, the grapes have sprouted!"

Lu Rang took care of the plants in the courtyard early in the morning, and he was delighted to discover that the grape seeds that had been planted had now grown into tender vines about the height of a palm.

The Kirin Tree as well had been brimming with life for some time, now standing as tall as a person, with its pale golden leaves being quite peculiar. Little Kirin often wandered around the Kirin Tree.

The Divine Blood Herb was growing incredibly lush, the Undying Tree was becoming more vigorous...

Even Wu Dade discovered that his Melting Gold Tree had unexpectedly sprouted rows of fine spikes!

When held in hand... they were quite prickly!

In just one day, it seemed as if all the rare plants had grown a lot.

Li Fan was also quite surprised, as he had estimated it would take some time before the grapes sprouted...

But after all, it was a good thing.

"Oh right, Master!"

At this moment, Wu Dade suddenly slapped his forehead and said:

"I forgot something..."

"There are a few ghosts waiting outside the village."

"It seems like they've come... to have their teeth pulled!"

...to have their teeth pulled?

Upon hearing this, the group of disciples was somewhat taken aback.

A bunch of ghosts, waiting to have their teeth pulled?

It felt... strangely odd.

They couldn't help but turn their gaze towards Zi Ling and Yun Xi.

That look seemed to say, what on earth have you two done to the ghosts?

Li Fan also felt a headache brewing. What was going on? Were the ghosts really coming to them for help?

Feeling everyone's gaze, Zi Ling and Yun Xi both seemed a bit guilty.

"We... we just pulled out a few ghost teeth, that's all..."

Yun Xi said quietly.

Zi Ling also nodded, saying:

"Master... I guess, maybe like how sheep's wool needs regular trimming, ghost teeth also need to be pulled periodically? So these ghosts have come seeking assistance?"

Upon hearing this, Li Fan suddenly felt that Zi Ling, this girl, was quite clever.

Why didn't he think of that... It must be as Zi Ling said.

Otherwise, why in the world would perfectly fine ghosts, who are neither insane nor masochists, come asking to have their teeth pulled?

He nodded in agreement, saying:

"Who would have thought, the ghosts in this world have such peculiar needs... Well, helping ghosts can be a delight, go help them out after breakfast."

Upon hearing this, Yun Xi and Zi Ling immediately got excited.

"Great Demon King, rest assured, we'll surely assist in amusing the ghosts by plucking out all their teeth, and then we can enjoy chilled watermelon sooner!"

At this moment, Xinning suddenly spoke up, saying,

"Big Brother, can I go with Sister Yun Xi and the others to have a look?"

Her big eyes twinkled.

As a member of the Demon Race, she was quite eager to understand this world through these ghosts of the Yang Realm.

After all, in the Yin Realm, demons and ghosts are somewhat similar to some extent.

Even during the cultivation of the Immortal Path, the Demon Race could strengthen their cultivation by devouring ghostly beings.

Li Fan thought for a moment, these ghosts didn't seem to be the extremely fierce and evil type, and since everyone was curious, it seemed okay, and he said,

"Yes."

Xinning joyfully said, "Thank you, Big Brother."

Soon enough, after finally finishing breakfast, Yun Xi, Zi Ling, and the others couldn't wait to head out the door.

"Zi Ling,"

At that time, Li Fan suddenly spoke up, saying,

"Go to Second Elder and get some joss paper, and burn it for the ghosts."

Li Fan had never believed in ghosts and spirits, so he didn't indulge in those superstitious practices, but now that real ghosts had appeared, he thought it best to follow the local customs.

After all, they had plucked quite a few teeth from those ghosts, which was a bit embarrassing.

Upon hearing this, Zi Ling said,

"Understood, Master, we got it!"

Very soon.

As they passed by Second Elder's house, Second Elder was calling out for Ming Tianbei, drinking tea under the fruit trees.

"Second Elder,"

Zi Ling approached and said,

"Master asked us to get some joss paper from you."

Second Elder, upon hearing this, set down his tea bowl, puzzled, saying,

"Joss paper?"

"What's the matter, did someone die, or is there a haunting?"

"If it's about ghosts, Second Elder's family has an ancestral peach wood nail, I can go fetch it for you right now!"

Zi Ling quickly explained,

"No, no, there are a few pitiful little ghosts, Master said to give them some joss paper to appease them..."

Peach wood nails? Although she didn't know what exactly they were, her intuition told her that the ghosts couldn't take them...

Second Elder, upon hearing this, finally understood and laughed, saying,

"Alright, Second Elder will find some for you."

It wasn't long before Second Elder rummaged around and found a stack of joss paper, saying,

"Take it, there haven't been many hauntings these past few years, so this stuff isn't needed anymore."

"In the old days, this joss paper was precious. When the misty weather came, there were a lot of ghostly things around. People didn't dare to leave the village, and it all depended on burning joss paper... It's only these recent years since Little Li came that the village got peaceful..."

Second Elder rambled on as he spoke.

"Second Elder, we're heading off."

Zi Ling spoke, and they left.

...

Outside the small mountain village, ghosts such as the Starved Ghost were still trapped within the Evil Spirits left by Gui Qi, all extremely anxious.

"When will Gui Qi's Ghost Domain wear off..."

"No... the Lord of Ghosts must have encountered trouble..."

"We can't break through Gui Qi's Ghost Domain!"

They exerted all their strength, but they were still unable to break free.

Gui Qi's power was already stronger than that of other ghostly beings, and with the vast opportunities provided by the Dark Origin of the Universe, the deathly aura of Refinement Demon Lake in the Great Blessing Star Realm, and relying on the four lifeblood talismans of "being a good ghost", the benefits he reaped were second only to Tian An...

Therefore, his Evil Spirits were already unshakable by many ghostly beings.

"Hmm? Where are those ghosts?"

Just then, a clear and beautiful voice came from the entrance of the village.

Instantly, all the ghosts hurriedly turned their heads.

"Tooth-Pulling Monster, save us!"

The Starved Ghost immediately shouted loudly, trying hard to make his presence known.

—The Evil Spirits were extremely mysterious; unless one stepped into them, they were invisible to outsiders.

Seeing the Starved Ghost, Yun Xi and Zi Ling both felt a bit of joy and approached.

"Your teeth grow back so quickly?"

"You can already speak without a whistle."

Zi Ling spoke joyfully, it seemed that she had not guessed wrong; these ghostly beings needed to have their teeth pulled regularly, otherwise wouldn't their Ghost Teeth pierce through their mouths?

Yun Xi also said:

"And the other ghosts? Why are only the two of you left?"

She remembered that the one called Tian An had even better quality teeth.

The Starved Ghost said:

"Two benefactors, something big has happened. Last night, Lord of Ghosts suddenly left, saying there was a disturbance outside the Great Ruins Realm..."

The Starved Ghost recounted what had happened.

"Ah... we can't have anything happen to that ghost."

Hearing this, Yun Xi and Zi Ling immediately became anxious.

That ghost had high-quality teeth, and it wouldn't be good if something happened to him.

"Benefactors, please help us break Gui Qi's Evil Spirits, and we will take you there."

The Long-Tongued Ghost also spoke with hope.

Now they could only hope for the help of the two Tooth-Pulling Monsters.

Yun Xi and Zi Ling immediately acted, but though they released their mana, the ground cracked widely, yet the Evil Spirits didn't budge at all.

At that moment, Xinning, who had come out with Yun Xi and others, suddenly spoke up, saying:

"Evil Spirits exist in a mysterious realm, and for those not within them, it's as if they do not exist..."

"Sister Yunxi, you cannot break these Evil Spirits."

"Let me do it."

After she spoke, she stood with her hands clasped behind her back, looking like an eleven- or twelve-year-old girl, but possessing an aura that seemed to dominate the world. She stepped into the Evil Spirits one step at a time.

Wherever she went, the Evil Spirits actually dispersed!

Ghost after ghost was suddenly released.

"What's happening? Gui Qi's Evil Spirits have been broken?"

"Impossible... To break the Evil Spirits, only the legendary Heavenly Master Path from the Divine Realm has the means..."

All the ghosts were a bit shocked, wondering if this little girl in front of them was a great Heavenly Master?

"No... no..."

At this time, the Starved Ghost's face conveyed a hint of terror, saying:

"The substance of the Evil Spirits wasn't broken... rather, it's as if she absorbed it..."

"She is... a Devil!"

His voice trembled as he spoke.

Hearing this, the group of ghosts were terrified.

Just yesterday, they had already been shocked by a group of Devils picking through the village trash; now, witnessing the might of the Demon Race up close, they felt even more astonished.

"It is said that the Demon Realm and the Ghost Domain are close by nature, and there are even rumors that the king among ghosts can be called a Devil..."

"Moreover, according to records, before the Demon Realm was destroyed by the combined forces of the Divine Realm and the Western Paradise Brahma Court, the Ghost Clan used to be the blood food of the Demon Race..."

All the ghostly beings, looking at Xinning, were filled with extreme reverence.

Everyone knew that the secret lands of the Demon Race had been eradicated by the Divine Realm and the Western Heaven long ago, and the people of the Demon Race were thoroughly extinguished. Now, to see one emerge from this unfathomable little village...

How could they not fear?

"Sister Xinning is so powerful."

Zi Ling spoke.

"Quick, take us to the other two ghosts."

Yun Xi said.

"Benefactors, please follow us!"

The Starved Ghost hurriedly spoke.

A group of ghostly beings immediately led the way.

—They could sense the aura of Gui Qi and Lord of Ghosts.

Yun Xi and the others followed straight away.

...

Meanwhile.

Outside the Great Ruins Star Wheel.

A surging sea of blood and a sky filled with deathly aura.

Two ghost faces, one large and one small, were frantically devouring everything!

"Gui Qi... Run, I'm about to rage!"

In the eyes of the Dark Sky Ghost Lord, murderous intent was overwhelming, his face vicious and contorted, with the four characters on his forehead having completely lost their mana, unable to help him any longer.

"Lord of Ghosts... You go first, I can still hold on... The words the Tooth-Pulling Monster gave me are still working..."

Gui Qi spoke with difficulty, in fact, the characters on his forehead were also about to lose their effect.

But he wanted the Lord of Ghosts to leave.

The Dark Sky Ghost Lord, however, spoke with difficulty:

"I have been tainted by the Nether Origin, the thought of self-destruction has taken root in my mind... I order you, get out of here!"

"Get back to the Evil Spirits for me!"

He roared furiously, suddenly raising his hand, putting all his strength into it, he grabbed Gui Qi and said:

"While the characters on your forehead can still save you... Leave!"

A Fierce Ghost tornado formed in his hand, instantly sweeping Gui Qi away.

"No..."

Gui Qi reached out, trying to cling to the Lord of Ghosts, but he was powerless.

All he saw was the Dark Sky Ghost Lord giving him a difficult smile, waving his hand.

Saying goodbye.

Afterward, the last trace of clarity in Tian An's eyes disappeared at that moment.

He turned around, and the accumulated Nether Origin within him burst forth.

"Hiss roar—"

A ghostly howl carrying an endless killing intent spread throughout the cosmic starry sky.

The Dark Sky Ghost Lord had completely lost himself, plunging into the sea of deathly aura.

When the deathly aura had refined everything, it would be the moment his soul was annihilated.

This was the thought he had planted in his heart.

Even though he had lost all clarity, becoming a Nether Slave, this thought still supported him, enabling him to block the endless deathly aura!

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