Reinforcing the Seal, Longevity Dao Rhyme Lays the Foundation

Atop the palace altar in Nine Nether Land, Shen Hao gripped the Sha Demon Codex, his gaze fixed on the direction where the White Robe Figure had vanished. A trace of gravity flashed through his eyes. The White Robe Figure's faint, elusive aura had given him an extremely dangerous feeling. That person's strength had likely reached a realm beyond his reach.

"Brother Hao!"

Zi Xuan's anxious cry came from outside the palace. Shen Hao snapped back to his senses, tucked the Sha Demon Codex into his robes, and turned toward the exit. He knew this was not the time to pursue the White Robe Figure's whereabouts. Reinforcing the seal on Nine Nether Land was the most urgent matter.

The moment he stepped out of the palace, Zi Xuan hurried over. Her eyes fell upon Shen Hao's pale face, filled with worry. "Brother Hao, are you all right? What happened inside?"

Shen Hao shook his head and forced out a faint smile. "I'm fine. I just ran into a little trouble, but it's already been resolved." He did not tell Zi Xuan about the White Robe Figure, afraid that she would worry.

He turned to look at the Black Lamp atop the palace, its black flames burning fiercely, and a cold glint flashed through his eyes. This Black Lamp was a supreme treasure of the Sha Demon clan, constantly releasing Killing Intent that eroded the seal's runes. To reinforce the seal, he first had to destroy the Black Lamp.

"Zi Xuan, step back." Shen Hao's voice was grave. The Longevity Dao Rhyme around him surged instantly, transforming into a golden rainbow that shot toward the Black Lamp.

Wherever the golden rainbow passed, the Killing Intent scattered and retreated, while even space let out sizzling sounds. Sensing the threat of the Longevity