The vengeful ghost was momentarily distracted, allowing Cui Wenyan to lash it with a whip, severing one of its arms.

The ghost let out a long howl, transforming into a black mist, attempting to escape.

Cui Wenyan was about to pursue, but Tianmiao spoke calmly, "Let it go."

Cui Wenyan immediately halted.

"Aunt? Is that the vengeful ghost?" Wu Yihao and Liang Bing came closer.

"Master, letting it go is very dangerous," Luo Peng commented as he approached.

"What do you know, little fox? Aunt must have a plan. It won’t get away!" Wu Yihao said confidently.

"Yes, Aunt definitely has a better plan." Liang Bing excitedly watched the exit as the stone door opened. He eagerly anticipated what was to come, feeling that Aunt had released the ghost to orchestrate something big. He was just waiting for Tianmiao’s word to rush out and see the excitement.

"Let’s go, we should get out too. Yes, it won’t get away." Tianmiao led the way, and the others followed her out of the tomb.

The group followed Tianmiao out of the tomb and walked towards the village. The black shadow soared into the sky, attempting to flee, but once it reached mid-air, it crashed into an invisible barrier, producing a sizzling sound as if being burned. The vengeful ghost let out a tragic wail as it plummeted downward.

Luo Peng and Bai Yue were dumbfounded.

A barrier? 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Enclosing the entire village within a barrier?

What kind of powerful force is this?

Wu Yihao and Liang Bing also thought it was impressive, but they couldn’t quite conceive how impressive it truly was.

Cui Wenyan looked at his master with admiration. Ah, Master is omnipotent!

The vengeful ghost howled miserably, swirling around. Injured, it needed to consume fresh flesh and souls to heal, and it couldn’t afford to be selective with the specific birth-date elements.

The village was home to many female child spirits from the past. It opened its gaping maw and lunged at the nearest spirit, but the next moment, a searing pain surged through it. Screaming, it relinquished this spirit and lunged at another, only to be met with the same agonizing burn.

"Why are you out here? What have you done?" Suddenly, the voices of Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang came through. The two had run over upon hearing the ghost’s earth-shattering howls, only to see Tianmiao and the group standing there unscathed, their faces darkening.

No one responded to them; Tianmiao casually watched the black shadow writhing in pain in mid-air.

The vengeful ghost shrieked, realizing it would meet its end if this continued. It swiftly moved through the village, steering clear of Tianmiao’s group. A couple came into view, the same couple who had previously been "doing business" with Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang.

Upon seeing the ghost, they prepared to kneel in worship.

Instead, what greeted them was a gaping maw and sharp teeth.

Blood sprayed, and the screams were so piercing it pained the ears.

The ghost realized that devouring souls burned it, but tearing into these humans left it unscathed!

"Ah, the following scene may not be suitable for children. You two can cover your eyes and wait here. Luo Peng and Bai Yue, keep an eye on them." Tianmiao suddenly remembered something, telling Wu Yihao and Liang Bing before turning to Cui Wenyan, "Disciple, let’s go take a look."

"Yes." Cui Wenyan nodded, following Tianmiao.

Wu Yihao and Liang Bing had initially intended to follow, but upon taking a few steps and seeing the grisly state of the ravaged couple, they found themselves unable to proceed. It was too horrifying. The sound of teeth sinking into flesh, the terrifying sight of severed limbs— they simply could not bear it. Watching Cui Wenyan calmly follow Tianmiao,

the two shared the same thought at that moment.

Cui Wenyan, you are a warrior.