The Secret of the Nether Abyss

They had assumed Bai Li Jing Jing's invitation was just an ordinary social courtesy. They hadn't expected such a profound purpose behind it! More shocking still was that the investigation would include their domains—the Southern Domain and the Northern Domain!

"Does Your Majesty suspect that we've colluded with the Outer Realm Sky Demons?!" Nangong Liuli's voice rose, edged with anger.

Beiming Xue also spoke coldly. "There is absolutely no such thing in the Northern Domain!"

Lin Hao waved a hand. "I'm not suspecting either of you. If I truly did, I wouldn't have let you off so easily in the great hall today. It's just... the Outer Realm Sky Demons have secretive ways of lying low, and they're almost impossible to guard against. There could be hidden demons among those close to you, or even among the upper ranks of your domains. Taking this opportunity to conduct a thorough search will rid the Human Race of a menace and clear your names, so no one can use this against you later."

His words made sense. The two women's anger ebbed, but unease still stirred in their hearts. If spies were found right under their noses, they'd lose face in a big way.

Lin Hao continued, "As for the Western Domain... Ximen Wushang fled in such haste toward the Nether Abyss. Rumor has it that an ancient evil demon is sealed there. If he's colluded with that demon, it could spell disaster. I've already sent a clone to follow and investigate. Once we have confirmation, we'll need to strike like thunder and wipe them out."

He looked at the two women. "When that time comes, I'll need the Southern Domain and the Northern Domain to contribute. If the Nether Abyss really does contain a stronghold of the Outer Realm Sky Demons,