(PS: Happy birthday to our alliance leader, Xiao Li!)
In the vast starry sky, Phoenix's Cry Across Nine Heavens rang out. Black-red phoenix fire coiled around it like a meteor as it sped into the distance.
Several days later, above the underworld, the phoenix revealed itself. The Phoenix Body and the true body stepped out, exchanged a glance, and the Phoenix Body dispersed, merging back into the true body.
With the Phoenix Body returned, Ning Chen's aura grew several degrees stronger. He took a step forward and entered the divine restriction.
At that moment, within the twelve halls of the underworld, king after king sensed it. Their eyes opened as they looked toward Marquis of Knowing Fate appearing in the sky, flickers of surprise passing through their gaze.
Marquis of Knowing Fate—he had finally returned.
Within Wuchang Hall, Moonlit Tower Master rose to his feet, a streak of light flashing through his calm eyes.
This aura... the Heavenly Tome.
It was the true body that had returned.
Where was the demonic body? Why had it not returned as well? Could something have happened?
Not far away, in another Wuchang Hall, A'man turned her head, faint joy appearing on her lovely face.
He had returned.
From Biancheng King's Hall and Five Officials King's Hall, Qing Ling and Yin'er emerged one after another. The latter's figure flashed forward, and she excitedly pounced toward him.
"Master!"
Before Yama King's Hall, Yin'er threw herself at him. Ning Chen stopped, catching the overjoyed girl, and said with a smile, "You're already a grown young lady, yet you're still acting like a child."
Yin'er raised her head and grinned. "Master, I missed you."
Ning Chen rubbed the girl's hair and smiled. "Come, let's enter the hall first. I have something to discuss with all of you."