A parallel world.
Jiangcheng City.
Training base.
Inside a bright classroom.
"Boys and girls!"
"A year of special training has passed. Today is the day you begin taming your first Malevolent Ghost..."
On the podium, a square-faced officer in military uniform looked solemnly at the trainees below as he spoke with authority.
Below the podium, over three hundred trainees stood upright, faces serious and focused, though a hint of youthful inexperience remained between their brows.
They had all arrived at this training base straight after graduating from different high schools across Jiangcheng City for a year-long training program.
In other words, they were all around twenty years old—right at the physical peak of their lives.
And today would be the most dangerous day of their lives, as well as the one that would determine whether they stepped onto the peak of their destinies.
To bind a Malevolent Ghost!!!
In this world, it was the age of the revival of terror.
Since the Republican Era of the last century, Malevolent Ghosts had begun to invade Earth.
Up until now, Paranormal Incidents had continued erupting across the globe, showing signs of spiraling out of control.
After years of research by countries around the world, and after countless anonymous heroes lost their lives, humanity finally uncovered three basic rules about Malevolent Ghosts:
First, ghosts cannot be killed.
Second, only ghosts can fight ghosts.
Third, ghosts kill according to set patterns—understanding these patterns helps avoid triggering them.
Along the way, it was discovered that a rare few individuals could actually bind Malevolent Ghosts.
Thus, after further research and experimentation, the Ghost Tamer was born.
Only by becoming a Ghost Tamer could one use the power of ghosts to fight ghosts, imprison them, and completely resolve Paranormal Incidents.
However, the requirements to become a Ghost Tamer were extremely strict.
Even after undergoing special training, the success rate was less than one percent.
For ordinary people, contact meant instant death.
Therefore, any trainee who successfully bound a ghost would become a Ghost Tamer wielding immense power and authority.
Every Ghost Tamer was an immensely valuable resource.
On the podium, the officer continued his speech.
"Let me emphasize this one last time: taming a Malevolent Ghost is extremely dangerous, with a success rate of less than one percent."
"Maybe two or three of you will succeed."
"Or maybe... all of you will die trying to bind a Malevolent Ghost."
"Even if you become a Ghost Tamer, your life will be short. Some die within six months from ghost revival. If you overuse your powers, it may be even shorter."
"Even without using them, the maximum life expectancy is just two years."
"So..."
"If anyone wants to back out, now is the time!"
"You have five minutes to decide!"
The officer's stern gaze swept slowly across the crowd.
Even if someone became a Ghost Tamer, without the courage to face Malevolent Ghosts head-on, their strength would be severely limited.
Harboring fear in the presence of a Malevolent Ghost — that was fatal.
Even a minor mistake, a moment of hesitation, could cost someone their life.
What's more, if a Ghost Tamer was killed by a Malevolent Ghost, the ghost they had bound would also revive.
In that case, it was the same as adding another ghost into the world.
The consequences would be even more severe.
So, a strong will was crucial.
In simple terms: no fear of death.
After hearing all this, many trainees showed hesitation and fear in their eyes.
At this age, young people were often impulsive and hot-blooded.
It was with that same passion that they signed up to become Ghost Tamers.
But now, after hearing the harsh truth from the officer, many felt uneasy and afraid.
They began to hesitate.
While the others stood deep in thought, weighing their options, a young man at the back of the formation, handsome and bright-faced, stood with unwavering determination in his eyes—even filled with anticipation.
He stood out from the rest.
"I've waited so long, and I'm finally about to become a Ghost Tamer!"
He was excited inside.
The man's name was Qin Feng, a transmigrator.
And he possessed an Evil Spirit Detention System.
As the name implied, he could imprison Malevolent Ghosts.
The system worked by absorbing the Paranormal Energy emitted from Malevolent Ghosts, which could be converted into Detention Points, then spent to imprison the ghosts.
There were two forms of imprisonment: temporary and permanent.
The difference lay in the amount of Detention Points consumed.
So, as long as he absorbed enough Paranormal Energy, Qin Feng never had to worry about ghost revival.
Because of this, Qin Feng was eager to become a Ghost Tamer.
To master the power of Malevolent Ghosts, become stronger, and take control of his own fate.
Time passed slowly.
Suddenly, the officer on the podium shouted, "Time's up! Raise your hand if you wish to withdraw!"
Whoosh!!!
In an instant, over twenty hands shot up.
At the final moment, they chose to quit.
Which made sense—the success rate was just too low.
As ordinary people, they might still live a full life with a bit of luck.
"You may sign a confidentiality agreement at the door, then pack your things and leave," the officer said calmly, with no trace of contempt or disdain in his voice.
Their last-minute withdrawal only proved they lacked the courage to face Malevolent Ghosts—perhaps a good outcome for everyone.
The twenty-some trainees left the group with heads lowered, faces tinged with shame.
After a year of grueling training, they still couldn't overcome their fear of Malevolent Ghosts.
Once they were gone, the officer said, "Now, Police Chief Liu Ming will lead you to bind your ghosts."
As he finished speaking, a figure appeared at the doorway.
All the trainees looked up—and immediately flinched.
Liu Ming wore a custom black trench coat.
His face was sallow and gaunt, skin stretched tightly over bones—almost like a corpse with only a thin layer of flesh left.
His features were so emaciated that the structure of his skull was clearly visible.
Because of this, his eyes looked enormous, bloodshot and wild, as though he hadn't slept in days.
Most unsettling of all, his back arched high like a hunchback, but he stood ramrod straight—without the stoop typical of a hunchback.
This unnatural contradiction instilled deep unease.
Clearly, Liu Ming was a Ghost Tamer.
Was this the price of becoming one?
Almost every trainee shivered inside.
Some even began to regret their decision.
Except for Qin Feng.
With his system, he would never become something so ghastly and inhuman.
"Follow me!"
Liu Ming's words were few and cold, his voice dry, hoarse, and grating—like fingernails scraping a blackboard.
Combined with his terrifying face, it sent a chill through everyone.
"Damn, if Ghost Tamers are this scary, what must actual Malevolent Ghosts be like?"
Qin Feng instinctively clenched his fists, his body tense.
And he wasn't alone.
All the trainees were the same.
Some even trembled slightly—but they still followed right behind.
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