Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 123 - 47 Destroying Such Ghosts with a Single Finger

Shen Qing was stunned.

He hadn't expected that a single flick of his finger would completely obliterate the ghost, leaving not even a trace behind.

In the dense forest ahead,

the ghosts continuously emerged from all directions, each with a hideous face, red eyes, and a cruel smile at the corners of their mouths.

They had once been human, but after being harmed by the tiger demon, they had turned into vengeful spirits and lost their humanity.

At this moment, they were baring their fangs and claws, continuously closing in on Lian Bing and the others.

Lian Bing and his group's surroundings were completely locked down by the ghosts, with no way to escape.

The apparitions moved erratically and at astonishing speed.

Due to the sudden turn of events, many were gripped with fear, and their martial techniques and weapons couldn't harm the ghosts at all.

Blood splattered everywhere, and the sound of screams echoed through the depths of the woods.

Those who were pounced on by the ghosts were instantly enveloped by darkness, leaving only a series of heartrending wails.

Lian Bing appeared somewhat experienced against the ghosts, managing to injure a few with his formidable strength, but that was the extent of it.

After joining forces with another martial master to slay one ghost, the two were already showing signs of exhaustion, their faces reflecting despair.

If even a single ghost posed such a challenge, they had no hope of survival with so many remaining.

Behind the group, Xiao Zhi, keeping a sense of vigilance, saw the situation turn unfavorable and took off running.

He saw the dazed Shen Qing and hurriedly shouted: "Run quickly! There are too many ghosts here; we're no match for them."

The ghosts in the mountain forest, hearing the commotion, raised their heads and chased after Xiao Zhi.

One ghost leaped towards Xiao Zhi with a ferocious grin.

Xiao Zhi felt a chill spread through his body.

He was doomed!

Xiao Zhi was utterly panic-stricken and closed his eyes, wildly lashing out behind him.

After a moment of no movement and no sensation of being hurt, he cautiously opened his eyes, suddenly realizing an arm had somehow appeared before him, with sword fingers extended in front of him.

The ghost that had leaped at him earlier had already vanished without a trace.

Turning back, Xiao Zhi saw Shen Qing looking at him with a smile.

"Help me grab the bow and arrow."

Shen Qing took the bow and arrow off his back and tossed them to Xiao Zhi.

Caught off guard, Xiao Zhi managed to catch the heavy bow and dark iron arrows amidst his fluster.

With Xiao Zhi's astonished, blank look, Shen Qing rolled up his sleeves and walked forward.

After killing two ghosts, Shen Qing seemed to have gained some understanding of his own strength.

These ghosts, he could destroy one with a single finger!

Shen Qing silently walked to an open space, where the dappled sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, falling upon him and the moist ground.

From a distance, he appeared like a fearsome and awe-inspiring deity.

His sharp, murderous gaze fixed ahead, tinged with a touch of bloodthirsty madness.

Even the ghosts had a hint of spiritual wisdom, recognizing Shen Qing's formidable nature after seeing him easily kill one of their kind.

"So, you do know fear! I thought you ghosts were devoid of emotion. Seeing it this way, you're not so different from us."

Shen Qing stepped forward, exuding an indescribable aura.

With every step he took, the ghosts retreated a step.

Surviving Lian Bing and another square-faced martial master, witnessing this unbelievable scene, felt waves of admiration crash within their hearts.

At this moment, Shen Qing's authoritative and cold voice echoed through the deep forest.

"In that case, I will show no mercy. If you don't want to die, try and stop me with all your might!!"

The moment the words left his mouth, Shen Qing suddenly charged at the ghosts in front of him, plunging into their midst.

Wind Defying Finger was an art renowned for its speed, combined with the enhanced movement technique from hunting skills.

Shen Qing practically reached them in the blink of an eye.

"Die!"

Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill and Wind Defying Finger continuously combined, and Shen Qing extended his hands in sword fingers, transforming into a shadow falling on one ghost.

With a soft "puff," the ghost was struck by the finger wind, instantly dissipating into black smoke without even a scream.

"Weak, weak, weak, so weak! Not even enough to use thirty percent of my power, pathetic!"

Shen Qing's face turned frenzied.

He attacked continuously, each strike precisely landing on a ghost.

The ghosts, unable to resist the finger wind, dissolved into black smoke one after another.

"Pathetic, pathetic, pathetic!"

Driven by resentment, the remaining ghosts screamed and howled, baring their claws and fangs as they surged towards Shen Qing, but it was all in vain.

With a muffled thud,

Shen Qing pointed at the last ghost in front of Lian Bing, and the powerful qi obliterated it into dust.

In the awestruck gaze of Lian Bing, Shen Qing halted his actions, slowly retracting his hand.

The scene returned to silence.

Amidst the terror-induced breaths held in, there was now a transition to heavy panting.

"All pathetic!" Shen Qing's mouth curled slightly as he said, "Officer Lian, are you all right?"

Lian Bing couldn't help but swallow hard and stammered, "N-n-no…"

"That's good to hear."

Shen Qing surveyed his surroundings, observing the four fallen peers, somewhat puzzled.

Why did they die to such pitiful ghosts?

"Perhaps it's not that they're too weak, but that I'm too strong?"

Shen Qing muttered to himself, somewhat uncertain.

Meanwhile, around Shicheng Mountain in Nanshan Village,

Chang Yinfa led a few senior disciples from Linfeng Hall into the village with Yu Xiaoruo from the Guardian Martial Department.

They set up camp there.

"Mr. Yu, why is this village so quiet, not a single person around?" Chang Yinfa asked nervously.

Yu Xiaoruo from the Guardian Martial Department glanced at him indifferently and said,

"During the day, everyone must go up the mountain hunting tigers; they wouldn't just stay at the base. Let's go in and have a look to find out."

Chang Yinfa nodded in realization, "Oh!"

The group walked into the village.

Yu Xiaoruo from the Guardian Martial Department patted the nearby door and called out,

"We're here; may I ask where are our brothers from the Guardian Martial Department?"

No one responded.

Yu Xiaoruo from the Guardian Martial Department furrowed his brows, sensing something amiss.

"Mr. Yu, listen, it sounds like something."

"Hush, everyone be quiet." Yu Xiaoruo cocked his head slightly, listening carefully, and indeed heard some noises.

The sounds resembled the slurping noises of pigs feeding.

"This way."

Someone quickly followed the sounds.

When they reached the source of the noise, everyone's face turned ghostly pale, unable to utter a word.

In front of them, a large, striped tiger sat on the ground, gnawing a Guardian Martial Department martial master's corpse.

Around it, seven or eight ghosts flanked it, their pale faces all staring at them.

Chang Yinfa's throat seemed to be caught on something, and he struggled to say,

"T-tiger demon…"

The tiger, as big as a calf, lifted its head and fixed its gaze on them, laughing human-like:

"Oh, more people came to bring me snacks!"

Yu Xiaoruo from the Guardian Martial Department turned and ran without saying a word.

"Run!"

The others came to their senses and scattered in panic.

The tiger demon's laugh faded, discarding the human leg it was holding, and straightened its body.

At that moment, the ghosts beside it seemed to know its intentions, each turning into a shadow and pursuing them.

"What a rare treat to have a few mice stumble in; I might as well play with them to pass the time."

Just as it was about to step forward, the tiger's steps halted.

Its massive head turned towards another part of the forest, wearing a puzzled expression:

"What's going on? Why are so many of my little ghosts being wiped out at once?"

It pivoted its body, shook its head, and suddenly dashed into the forest, heading towards the sensed direction.