Found You... "Key"

Xuanyu frowned. "You still want to look for the 'other demonic thought' Xiahou Jie mentioned?"

"Yes." Lin Hao gazed into the depths of Saint Burial Abyss. "If there really is a demonic thought related to Time and Space lurking here, we have to find it as soon as possible. Otherwise, it'll bring endless trouble."

"But the state you're in..." Xuanyu said worriedly.

"It's fine." Lin Hao managed to straighten up. "With Xuanyuan Sword Intent protecting me, ordinary demonic energy can't hurt me. Besides... there are things I need to confirm."

About the "key" the Demon Emperor had mentioned, about the "Ultimate Demonic Tribulation," and about... the shadow of a dark red key slowly rotating in his Sea of Consciousness.

He had a feeling it wasn't merely a metaphor.

Xuanyu watched him for a long while, then finally sighed and patted his shoulder. "Be careful. I'll send you a protective Sword Intent. If you're in danger, activate it immediately, and I'll be there in an instant."

With that, he pointed two fingers together. A hazy stream of Sword Qi sank into Lin Hao's brow.

"Thank you, Master."

Xuanyu and the Void Walker left first with the heavily wounded Duan Tian, Qiu Ya, and the others. Nangong Liuli and Beiming Xue also took their leave, needing to return to their respective domains to gather resources. Mu Yi stayed behind, offering to help Lin Hao investigate.

In the end, only Lin Hao, Mu Yi, Huyan Lie, Shi Gandang, and Su Qingyin remained at the bottom of Saint Burial Abyss.

"Your Majesty, where should we start looking?" Mu Yi asked.

Lin Hao closed his eyes and sensed his surroundings for a moment, then pointed toward an inconspicuous pile of bones east of the ruined altar.

"There... There's a faint fluctuation in Time and Space."