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However, the following second, a strange cry could be heard from Elder Clinton who all but fled out of the connecting tunnel.

The three of them hurried back into the Underground Palace in panic.

A glance over their shoulder revealed a sea of black clouds, filled with all sorts of ghost mask faces, pursuing them relentlessly.

These ghost masks were baring their teeth and rolling their eyes while wailing in agony.

The shrieks were clearly audible, evoking chills and provoking a change in their spirit from a considerable distance away.

Enlightenment immediately indicated the presence of a detrimental status effect:"You have been attacked by the 'Evil Ghosts' Disturbance', Spirit Confusion +1"

The White family was not only proficient in spirit communication but also excelled in controlling ghosts.

Upon witnessing this, Leonard Churchill's expression grew solemn, however, he wasn't particularly surprised.

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