Into Nine Nether Cave Again

Nong Zhu was also secretly shocked. Although she knew that Bi Changchun's cultivation was formidable, the fact that he could still make her chase him so difficult even with him flying alongside him showed that the gap between them was immeasurable. Moreover, judging from his appearance, he was clearly not exerting his full strength and was only displaying an average level of power.

"Old Bi, what are you in such a hurry to go to the Nine Nether Cave?" Nong Zhu asked.

Bi Changchun kept his eyes fixed on the flying path, not replying to his words, but sighing inwardly. If he hadn't planned to let Yue Qianchou take over the Demon Ghost Domain, he wouldn't have needed to do this. The Demon Ghost Domain had been passed down through countless years, generation after generation. Each generation's Punishment Envoy was carefully chosen, with no room for error. If the wrong person was chosen, the entire human world would inevitably descend into chaos, and the hard work of successive Punishment Envoy would be reduced to ashes.

If Yue Qianchou were merely his disciple, it wouldn't matter, but this guy has immense potential, and Bi Changchun took a liking to him at first glance. However, he also noticed that this guy wasn't one to stay put; he acted furtively and was quick to flatter. He was lavish in his praise and had no sense of shame. But these weren't the most important things to Bi Changchun; a disciple without adaptability was hardly fit for a great responsibility.

This is why Yue Qianchou was sent to help the Huaxia Cultivation World – the purpose was to train him. In fact, someone whose cultivation has reached Bi Changchun's level has the well-being of all living beings in his heart. Why would he care about the Huaxia Cultivation World? In his eyes, the Cultivation World has long lost its nationality distinctions. The Cultivation World is the Cultivation World, and cultivators from this country or that country are all part of the Cultivation World.

The various nations at the Nascent Spirit Transformation stage were restless and eager to make their moves, but in Bi Changchun's eyes, they were nothing more than clay chickens and earthen dogs. To eliminate them would be a matter of moments. Who in the world could resist him? However, he comprehended the Heavenly Dao and understood that balance was the true principle. Having comprehended this principle, he would abide by it.

Bi Changchun's time was running out. Now that he had chosen Yue Qianchou to succeed him as the Punishment Envoy of the Demon Ghost Domain, he needed to seize the time to hone this fellow. The Spirit Transformation stage experts from various countries could serve as whetstones to sharpen Yue Qianchou, this dull blade. Once the dull blade revealed its sharp edge, becoming invincible in slaughter and unstoppable in its attacks, it would be safe to conceal its power within the Demon Ghost Domain. In this way, the Demon Ghost Domain would remain a forbidden area for the entire world, and anyone who dared to violate the rules would know that there was one person within it who could intimidate the entire world.

With the Punishment Envoy present, the Demon Ghost Domain will not be in chaos. If the Demon Ghost Domain is not in chaos, the Cultivation World will not be in chaos. If the Cultivation World is not in chaos, the entire world will not be in chaos. This is the duty of the Punishment Envoy in the Demon Ghost Domain.

However, no matter how high Bi Changchun's cultivation level was, he couldn't see through the fickle nature of human hearts. If his disciple could even deceive his master, how could he entrust him with such an important task? The standards for judging good and bad conduct are very difficult to measure with common sense.

For example, among those in the Cultivation World who know Bi Changchun, probably very few would call him a good person. His high cultivation level, unreasonable behavior, and indiscriminate killing of innocents are his defining characteristics. Therefore, he wouldn't use the standards of a good person to judge Yue Qianchou, but he does value character and moral integrity highly.

Therefore, no matter how flawless Yue Qianchou's explanation may seem, Bi Changchun still needs to personally visit the Nine Nether Cave to see for himself. If it is not true, then Nong Zhu may have to prepare to take over the Demon Ghost Domain.

The echoes of the three figures soaring through the air caused the beings of the Demon Ghost Domain below to tremble, silently shrinking back. Coming from the direction of Thousand Mile Lake, who else could possess such cultivation besides that cold-faced and ruthless Punishment Envoy?

The area where the three flew was eerily quiet. Yue Qianchou already understood what Bi Changchun was up to, but luckily he had been honest and told him everything. There was nothing to be afraid of.

In less than half a day, the three arrived above the territory under Yu Ji's control. The area within dozens of miles of the Ghost King's palace was covered by a large array, with rolling dark clouds. Looking down from above, it was even more eerie and terrifying than other surrounding areas, making it impossible to see anything below...

The three arrived, Bi Changchun didn't slow down at all. He raised his hand and pointed two fingers into the thick, gloomy fog below. An incomparably powerful aura instantly caused the wind and clouds to change color. A cone-shaped beam of light, a hundred meters long, burst forth from between the two fingers, illuminating the dim surroundings in a stark white light, like a dozen bolts of lightning appearing simultaneously...

With a deafening roar, explosions of varying sizes echoed throughout the surrounding area for dozens of miles. Yue Qianchou was stunned. He had now witnessed what it meant to be the Number One Expert Under Heaven. With a single finger, the great formation that enveloped the area had been shattered. The surrounding explosions clearly indicated that the foundations of the formation could not withstand such immense pressure and had collapsed one after another.

The rolling dark clouds were shaken by the power of that finger, surging and undulating towards the surrounding horizon, revealing the terrain below. Before Yue Qianchou could react, he was already being pulled down by Bi Changchun.

The three of them were standing on the cliff top opposite the Nine Nether Cave. The wailing and howling of ghosts were incessant. Yue Qianchou looked around and saw ghostly figures everywhere, looking panicked. They were probably frightened by the commotion caused by Bi Changchun.

Nong Zhu glanced at Bi Changchun, shook her head and smiled bitterly. This old man was ruthless even when he made a move on his own turf, easily destroying the other party's protective array. It would probably take quite a bit of effort to set it up again.

"Hmph!" Bi Changchun snorted coldly. His voice, though not loud, was powerful and resonant, spreading far and wide as if it were a physical sound. It immediately calmed the restlessness and made everything quiet, as if nothing had happened.

Yue Qianchou clicked his tongue in amazement. This was what true power was.

Just then, Yu Ji arrived swiftly with a group of ghost generals. A single glance confirmed everyone's suspicions. They all turned pale and rushed into the valley, kneeling down to pay their respects and chanting in unison, "Greetings, Lord Punishment Envoy!"

After speaking, they all knelt with their heads down, their hearts filled with trepidation. They didn't know why they had disturbed this great deity today, nor whether it was auspicious or inauspicious.

Yue Qianchou looked at the dark mass of people kneeling below, then glanced at Bi Changchun, who was staring expressionlessly at the Nine Nether Cave, not even bothering to look at the ghost kings below. So he coughed and took it upon himself to shout, "Yu Ji, this is none of your business. Disperse! Don't bother us without permission."

"Yes!" Yu Ji didn't dare hesitate and quickly signaled the ghost kings to leave. Before leaving, Yu Ji glanced back and saw Yue Qianchou smiling at her. She immediately felt relieved, knowing it was truly none of her business, and dared not linger, quickly departing...

Once everyone was quiet, Bi Changchun said calmly, "Yue Qianchou, lead the way." He wanted to see if this disciple could really come and go freely in the Nine Nether Cave.

"Yes!" Yue Qianchou bowed respectfully. He then swiftly leaped down the cliff, still in mid-air. A black flying sword flashed from his sleeve, catching him, and chilling black flames instantly enveloped his entire body as he rapidly sped towards the Nine Nether Cave.

A layer of transparent protective Gang Qi surged around Bi Changchun and Nong Zhu. The two chased after Yue Qianchou, always maintaining a distance of one or two meters, never abandoning him.

Upon entering the cave, it was as if they had entered another world, with a chilling wind carrying Sha Qi aura blowing incessantly. Yue Qianchou glanced back, knowing that his speed was far too slow for the two of them, and dared not delay. With a flick of his sleeve, three Azure Fire flying sword immediately shot out, spinning and illuminating the path ahead with a bright azure light, scouting ahead.

Yue Qianchou pushed the speed of his Sword Flight to the limit, and followed the three Azure Fire flying sword as they sped through the Nine Nether Cave. He did not slow down at all when turning corners, and he made full use of his skills in controlling the flying swords.

His actions left Bi Changchun and Nong Zhu exchanging bewildered glances. Both had been inside before, but none had dared to roam the Nine Nether Cave like this. They weren't afraid of the yin winds and black demons ahead, but the Black Fiend Wind Blade behind were no joke; those things were the bane of any protective Gang Qi, and even with their cultivation levels, they had to be careful...

Now, following behind Yue Qianchou, the rapidly approaching Black Fiend Wind Blade vanished into the black flames on his body the moment they touched them. This was the first time these two Spirit Transformation stage experts had flown at such a speed within the Nine Nether Cave.

Nong Zhu kept marveling at the situation. Fate is truly unpredictable; there is always someone who can overcome something else. Some things really can't be solved just by the level of one's cultivation.

"Huh!" Nong Zhu, who was closely following the flight, suddenly noticed a forked entrance to a cave in the spot they had just flown past. He was certain he hadn't seen it before when he came in. In that moment of distraction, he almost got left behind by Yue Qianchou, and with a start, he quickly caught up again. Without Yue Qianchou's protection, getting through this place alone would be exhausting. He certainly didn't have Bi Changchun's ability to protect himself.

Not long after turning a corner, the wind howled and suddenly intensified, Yue Qianchou astonishingly strong resistance. Even with Yue Qianchou's cultivation level, he could no longer fly against the wind. Standing on his flying sword, he was blown around unsteadily and had no choice but to put it away and walk. Bi Changchun and Nong Zhu did not dare to be careless and continued to follow behind him.

An hour or so later, Nong Zhu saw the eight powerful eye of the wind for the first time; he had never been here before. The Black Fiend Wind Blade were as numerous as a tangled mess, truly terrifying. He couldn't care less about his composure and carefully hid behind Yue Qianchou.

Bi Changchun now held a sword in his hand. Any wind blades that occasionally shot from tricky angles were deflected by his sword, striking their sides. Presumably, he had used this technique to enter the city before.

Fortunately, it didn't take long before the tunnel Yue Qianchou had dug appeared before them, and the three of them breathed a sigh of relief after rushing inside. Although the tunnel was filled with black evil energy, with Bi Changchun and Nong Zhu's cultivation levels, such exertion was nothing.

"Is this the tunnel you dug?" Nong Zhu looked around curiously and asked.

"Back then, we simply couldn't get through the eye of the storm, so I had no choice but to come up with this clumsy method to get here," Yue Qianchou said with a sheepish smile.

"Indeed, incredibly stupid, the stupidest person ever." Nong Zhu muttered softly, then frowned and asked, "I found another entrance in the passage just now. It doesn't seem to have been there when I came in before. Could it be related to you?"

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