Especially those Ghost Kings under his command. The Seventy-two Ghost Kings are nominally under the Netherworld Emperor, but in reality, each has their own territories and private armies, akin to regional warlords, only temporarily united due to the Emperor's overwhelming power. Now, seeing the unfavorable battle situation and slow progress, each one concocts their own schemes, unwilling to exert their full strength, fearing the loss of their own power.
"Your Majesty," a ghost strategist with a fleeting figure and a sharp voice cautiously stepped forward, "The Senluo Ghost City is invincible. Our army has fiercely attacked for a long time, suffering heavy casualties yet barely advancing. What is to be done?"
The Netherworld Emperor gave him a cold glance and snorted, "Why panic? Among the Seventy-two Ghost Kings under my command, all are heroes of this era; and yet none have taken action thus far, so how can you say we can't conquer it?"
