Xiao Zhao chuckled, nonchalantly scratching the back of his head. "What's this little thing? I want to grow taller until one day I can protect all of us!"
The shift in the situation also made Pu Yin pause slightly.
As if thinking of something, she murmured, "Si Jianye, that name sounds so familiar. I think I've heard it somewhere before."
"Si Jianye?"
Si Yi's sword-like brows furrowed involuntarily. "If I recall correctly, this is the person who entered the border alone and even left unharmed."
Pu Yin's eyes showed a hint of curiosity. "The fact that he could leave the border unharmed already speaks volumes about his capabilities. But just how powerful is he?"
Not far away.
Lin Yuran stumbled, staggering back a step.
"Si... Si Jianye? He's actually here!"
Her eyes filled with a trace of panic.
Si Jianye's strength was common knowledge.
The fact that he could dominate the Western You Continent and be known as the King of the Underworld in the mouths of the world was proof enough of his abilities.
Even Ji Binyu clenched his fists at this moment, his gloomy face filled with shadows. "Perhaps by the time the King of the Underworld arrives, Feng Ninghe will be nothing but bones, and he'll have made a wasted trip."
The King of the Underworld had already promised to put everyone's minds at ease, which meant he had the ability to save people.
The familiar name reached Sheng Linglong's ears. Her beautiful face contorted, and she murmured, "If I'm not mistaken, not long ago, someone claiming to be the King of the Underworld single-handedly founded the Western You Continent. This person is incredibly powerful and has even recruited many cultivators."
Her words instantly caught Lin Yuran's attention. "What? This is the Dragon Realm, and he could establish the Western You Continent here?"
Sheng Linglong did not hesitate and revealed everything she knew.
Not long ago, a person claiming to be the King of the Underworld suddenly appeared.
This person was immensely powerful and capable, and he went to a desolate place alone to establish the Western You Continent.
The world submitted to his abilities, and many willingly followed him.
Ji Binyu secretly gripped the long sword at his waist, his eyes flashing with dark light.
The most terrifying thing now was if the King of the Underworld actually managed to save Feng Ninghe.
Feng Ninghe's death was the most crucial thing...
Deep within the border.
As Si Jianye walked, any human puppets he encountered bowed respectfully and performed salutes.
With a wave of his hand, the human puppets seemed to understand his intent and left on their own.
Seeing this scene, Feng Ninghe couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, inwardly calling him a monster.
To have such a bloodline and be able to command human puppets was truly perverse.
"We're here."
Si Jianye stopped at this moment, a hint of cold light flashing across his handsome face.
Feng Ninghe also turned her gaze to their surroundings.
The area was filled with enormous eggs.
Dense crowds of human puppets were constantly digging at the giant eggs, trying to break free from them.
*Crack—*
An egg broke, emitting a faint sound.
A human puppet quickly emerged from the egg.
These newly born human puppets were noticeably smaller than ordinary ones.
Not far away, more human puppets were continuously laying eggs. Their reproduction rate was incredibly fast; they could lay a hundred eggs at once.
The scene before her made Feng Ninghe's scalp tingle, and her eyelids twitched violently. "So... this is how human puppets are born. No wonder they can never be eradicated."
This reproduction rate could only be described as terrifying.
They were impossible to kill off.
"Ninghe, the Dragon Realm is truly too dangerous. Take Xin Xin and leave."
Si Jianye spoke, his deep voice carrying a hint of profound meaning.
It was evident that his words had been carefully considered and were not spoken casually.
Feng Ninghe's eyes narrowed, and her expression became serious. "What about you?"
Facing her question, the man's gaze deepened. "I still have some unfinished business. I cannot leave the Dragon Realm at this time. You take Xin Xin back first, and I'll return to you after I've dealt with everything on my plate."
"I'm not leaving."
Feng Ninghe refused. "Although these human puppets won't attack you, you know as well as I do that the Dragon Realm is fraught with danger. Since you choose to stay, I will not leave."
Her persistence was within Si Jianye's expectations.
The man's expression grew solemn, his deep eyes calmly falling upon her. "Do you know how dangerous the Dragon Realm is? Human puppets are not just found at the border; they are present in other places as well."
Feng Ninghe nodded without hesitation. "I'm aware of that, but if you don't leave, I won't either."
Her staying might be of some help.
If she left, wouldn't Si Jianye be left to face it alone?
Si Jianye smiled, a smile that seemed unfathomable on his well-defined face. "You don't know the whole story. Human puppets have already infiltrated the surroundings without anyone noticing. The Dragon Realm is teeming with them, and once they erupt, the Dragon Realm will face utter destruction."
"Human puppets everywhere?"
Feng Ninghe raised an eyebrow, repeating the words.
Facing her question, the man looked up at the sky, a cold glint in his eyes. "Someone spent tens of thousands of years spreading human puppets throughout the entire Dragon Realm, waiting for an opportunity to destroy it.
I've destroyed many human puppet nests these past few days, but it's like a drop in the ocean, not having much of an effect."
The purpose of his establishing the Western You Continent was to use it as a platform to eradicate the human puppets.
"Who is so malicious? Why would they use human puppets to destroy the Dragon Realm?"
Feng Ninghe's eyelids involuntarily drooped. "Why would he do this?"
For someone to spend tens of thousands of years meticulously planning all of this showed how deep their schemes ran.
Dealing with someone capable of such power would not be easy.
Si Jianye's pupils were like unresolvable ink, and his cold words slowly spilled out. "He is my brother. He was born with a rebellious spirit, unable to bear seeing others prosper. Destroying this world brings him no harm; what he desires is for everyone to bow down in submission and for him to rule the Dragon Realm completely."
"Your brother?"
This was the first time Feng Ninghe had heard that Si Jianye had a brother.
She also recalled the scene in the Moon Gazing Mirror at this moment.
Could it be that she had attacked his brother, not Si Jianye?
Si Jianye's gaze deepened, his voice long and cold. "He and I were born from the creation of spiritual energy in the world. I was adopted by my master and possess emotions. My upbringing was different from his, hence his innate rebellious nature and desire to destroy the world."
"He... looks exactly like you?" Feng Ninghe blurted out, voicing her thoughts.
Her question made Si Jianye turn to look at her, his dark eyes holding a hint of affirmation. "That's right. His appearance is identical to mine, and our builds are similar. But how did you know?"