A hundred miles away.
A range of strangely rugged peaks stood tall, and as the night wind blew, the sky was studded with what seemed like gems, twinkling brilliantly.
Shui Han Yi, clad in a dark cyan robe, stood with his tall frame, looking at another middle-aged man wrapped in a black cloak on the opposite mountain. His expression was solemn as he asked, "Fan Mo Luo, why are you spreading the secret of Bai Yan Shu's enlightenment and deification in the Deathly Abyss? What are your intentions?"
Fan Mo Luo's robes billowed violently, his long hair flying in the wind, his face expressionless as he replied, "Shui Han Yi, don't you understand yet? Bai Yan Shu has been in the Deathly Abyss for over four years and is still not dead. If we don't deal with him soon, I fear he will truly become the first person in the Xuan Huang Continent to achieve godhood in ten thousand years!"
Shui Han Yi's body trembled, "You mean, Bai Yan Shu actually..."
Could he truly become a god?
Fan Mo Luo said gloomily, "Isn't it obvious? You know how powerful this man was back then. Shui Han Yi, you couldn't even snatch a woman from Bai Yan Shu, let alone achieve godhood..."
"You shut your mouth, I told you not to mention that!"
Shui Han Yi became enraged, his chest heaving, his fists clenched.
Fan Mo Luo, however, paid no mind, a strange smile appearing on his face as he deliberately said, "What, you still care about that? Shui Han Yi, back then you pursued Fairy Miao Yin, but she only liked Bai Yan Shu and ignored you. You harbored hatred out of love and collaborated with me, your demon lord, poisoning Fairy Miao Yin, which resulted in Bai Yan Shu's son being born with a poisoned constitution."
"But even so, your Tai Chu Holy Land is still inferior to Qing Xu Heaven, and even your son is inferior to Li Tian Jue, and your daughter to Su Luo. Qing Xu Heaven has completely crushed you, and Tai Chu Holy Land's strength is greatly depleted, its reputation in tatters. If you don't find a solution, you're finished!"
Each word was like a needle, piercing deeply into Shui Han Yi's heart. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
His face turned ashen, his body trembling, wishing he could split Fan Mo Luo to death with a single palm. But he endured, suppressing his fury, and said coldly, "Fan Mo Luo, you've made such a commotion, drawing my sect here, but it's not just to say these things, is it?"
Unexpectedly, Shui Han Yi calmed down so quickly. Fan Mo Luo's eyes darkened, and he said, "I just want to remind you that we can't wait any longer. We must kill Bai Yan Shu. Taking this opportunity, we can also lure others here and kill them all!"
Shui Han Yi said indifferently, "The Deathly Abyss is not like other places. Ordinary factions, even if they come to join the excitement, would not dare to approach. Only the six great factions would dare to take a look. Speak, what is your plan?"
"I disdain to deal with those trash. As long as Shang Xie Zhuo, Madam Yao Guang, and Duan Jing Hong are eliminated, including that group of youngsters from Qing Xu Heaven and Bai Yan Shu, that will be enough. Therefore, I have invited Sect Master Shui here to borrow the power of your Heavenly Secrets Fate Disk again."
Shui Han Yi's brows furrowed, "Heavenly Secrets Fate Disk? You want to go deep inside again?"
In the Deathly Abyss, the most terrifying thing was the unpredictable and dreadful changes. One moment it could be clear skies, and the next, lightning might strike directly above your head, making it impossible to defend against.
Only his Heavenly Secrets Fate Disk's power could roughly deduce the changes and make a tentative prediction.
Fan Mo Luo showed a fierce expression, clenching his fingers one by one, "Twenty years ago, my cultivation was insufficient, and I had to use a substitute to enter the Deathly Abyss. Your Heavenly Secrets Fate Disk's deduction power was not as good as it is now, which is why we could only trap Bai Yan Shu and not kill him. Now, all the timing is ripe, it is our best opportunity. Don't you want to try?"
Shui Han Yi's brow furrowed deeply, "This..."
Indeed, now was the best opportunity. If he missed it, he would surely regret it for the rest of his life.
"Are you afraid?"
"Don't try to provoke me, how could I be afraid of Bai Yan Shu!"
Suddenly, Shui Han Yi gritted his teeth and sneered, "This sect has nothing left to lose. This time, either Qing Xu Heaven perishes, or I die. This sect will do everything we can to eliminate everyone from Qing Xu Heaven. As for those from the Longevity Hall and the Six Desires Sect, let them taste the terrifying nature of the Deathly Abyss, hahahaha..."
Fan Mo Luo also laughed heartily, "Indeed, Heaven will deal with them then, hahahaha..."
...
Three more days passed.
Li Tian Jue's injuries had mostly recovered. The people from Penglai Island, whom they had been waiting for, finally arrived fashionably late.
"So, everyone has already arrived."
Duan Jing Hong, the Island Master of Penglai Island, descended from the flying spirit ship with a hearty laugh, cupping his fists towards everyone. "I was delayed on the way by killing a group of demons. I apologize for being late."
Shang Xie Zhuo clasped his fists in greeting, "As expected of Island Master Duan, eradicating demons and upholding righteousness. It is only right for us to wait."
Madam Yao Guang clearly disliked these insincere pleasantries, and had a poor impression of men. She stood beside Wen Dai Er, the mother and daughter duo being the most eye-catching in the group. She acted as if she hadn't heard Duan Jing Hong greet her, her expression cold as ice.
Upon seeing these people, Su Luo knew that there had been some grievances between them in the past, and she smiled without speaking.
Although the incident had started because of them, the focus of the scene was not on them, which was perfect!
"Senior Brother, where is that jade pendant?" she whispered to Li Tian Jue.
Li Tian Jue knew what she was referring to, and handed it over, "Here you go."
Su Luo took the jade pendant, and with her Divine Sight Mirror, the map reappeared clearly. Judging by the surrounding terrain and the distant mountains, it was indeed a topographic map of the Deathly Abyss.
With this in hand, perhaps their journey would be a little smoother.
"Luo Luo, this jade pendant was sent by our Master entrusted to someone. But it's just a jade pendant, can you really figure anything out?" Li Tian Jue saw Su Luo holding the jade pendant and examining it intently, as if trying to see a flower bloom.
He had guessed something, but was not entirely sure.
Su Luo smiled, and no longer kept it from him, "There is a map of the Deathly Abyss within this jade pendant. Later, we will follow this route, and should be able to find Master."
Li Tian Jue was somewhat surprised, "Oh, you can actually see through the restriction on this jade pendant?"
Even he couldn't see through it, yet Su Luo...
Li Tian Jue really wanted to know if Su Luo had any special abilities, but in the end, he didn't ask. If she was willing to say, she would surely tell him, and if she was unwilling, he wouldn't force her.
"Alright then, let's prepare to enter."
With Shang Xie Zhuo's words, Shang Xie Shao Qing walked over and said to everyone, "Brother Li, Luo Luo, we are preparing to go in. With my father here, and the other two sect masters, we should be able to find Sect Master Bai smoothly."
Su Luo glanced at Li Tian Jue and said no more, "Okay, then let's set off."
This time, in addition to over ten people from Qing Xu Heaven, they were joined by dozens of people from the Longevity Hall, six people from the Six Desires Sect, and over seventy people from Penglai Island. Each of them was a formidable expert in their own right.
But everyone dared not let down their guard, as the dangers of the Deathly Abyss were known throughout the continent.
Soon, they reached the previous location. Everyone looked ahead at the clear blue sky, white clouds drifting leisurely, the sun shining brightly, and countless colorful pools on the ground reflecting mirror-like rainbow light. It was a picture of a beautiful immortal realm, breathtakingly scenic.
Shang Xie Zhuo gestured, and a vanguard team from the Longevity Hall took the lead, walking into the place along a winding path.