Welcome to the Sacred Demon Continent!

Inside a massive cavern on the Holy Demon Continent.

Lin Feng and Electrolux were currently discussing the layout of a teleportation array.

This miraculous technology, originating from the ancient era and created by the Elves, had not yet been restored to its peak.

Since they had time to spare, Lin Feng decided to participate personally; with a powerhouse of his caliber joining in, the progress of every task accelerated.

Zzzzt! A surge of spatial fluctuations rippled through the air!

His train of thought interrupted, Lin Feng looked ahead in confusion.

In the center of the array, a water-like curtain emerged, reflecting the figures of Long Haochen and the others.

It was the pre-configured communication array, automatically linking the two worlds by consuming magic crystals.

"Hmm? Another message so soon?"

Lin Feng paused, a trace of surprise appearing on his face.

The special operations team led by Chen Zidian had only just teleported to the neighboring world; logically, there shouldn't be any problems.

Therefore, it could only mean there was something to report—perhaps they had captured another important figure, or uncovered some critical intelligence?

"Your Majesty, apologies for disturbing you so quickly."

"When we arrived, the Bright Glimmer of Morning was caught in a bitter battle."

"We happened to capture a Rank 9 powerhouse, but we aren't sure how to handle him. What do you think..."

In the projection, Chen Zidian and Long Haochen stood in the primary positions, while the others stood respectfully to the sides.

Most eye-catching of all was Gu Rong, whose soul power had been sealed; the old man was clearly not being cooperative.

Compared to Dugu Bo, who had leverage held against him and low loyalty, this man was not so easy to "persuade to surrender."

"He says his name is Gu Rong, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"He refuses to divulge any other information; he looks like a tough nut to crack."

"I suggest we simply execute him? Otherwise, he could easily become a source of instability."

Chen Zidian offered a sound opinion, which was very fitting for Gu Rong's situation, as Rank 9 powerhouses had too many tricks up their sleeves.

Unless he surrendered and allowed a brand to be placed upon him, simple imprisonment might lead to new trouble the moment someone became negligent.

"Hmm, let me ask him first."

Lin Feng agreed with Chen Zidian's assessment.

However, the basic procedure still had to be followed.

As expected, upon hearing this, Gu Rong spat on the ground, his face set in an expression of defiance.

Betraying the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was absolutely impossible; he was ready to face whatever execution they chose.

"Then dispose of him. We aren't short of one or two Rank 9s, and Dugu Bo is enough of a guide for us."

Seeing this, Lin Feng didn't care.

He nodded, directly sentencing Gu Rong to death.

But just then, Electrolux, who had been silent until now, suddenly proposed a new idea.

"Wait, Your Majesty. Have Haochen set up a temporary teleportation array and bring this fellow back to test."

"Currently, we have only proven that teleporting out from the Holy Demon Continent is feasible; we haven't confirmed if the reverse is the same."

"Since this fellow won't surrender, he is as good as dead anyway. Why not use him as a test subject for reverse engineering?"

"If it fails, consider it his execution. If it succeeds, we will have a more reliable way to travel back and forth. Besides, once he arrives on the Holy Demon Continent, a mere Rank 9 won't be able to stir up any major waves."

Lin Feng looked at Electrolux in surprise.

As expected of the Holy Necromancer, he thought.

He did not object and immediately ordered them to try it, and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well instantly became a hive of activity.

As for the man in question, Gu Rong, his expression was uncertain, unsure whether to be panicked or relieved.

The good news: it seemed he wouldn't have to die immediately?

The bad news: he had become some sort of test subject?

But all in all, Gu Rong felt that being alive was better; perhaps there would be a chance to escape.

More importantly, he was filled with curiosity—what exactly was this mysterious force?

Combining the information he had gathered, he was no fool, and he had vaguely begun to piece together the truth.

At the very least, he was certain these people were not from the Martial Soul Hall, but from an organization called the [Holy Demon Federation].

They likely weren't even on the "Douluo Continent," as they explicitly mentioned the "Holy Demon Continent," a place he had never heard of before!

"Reverse teleportation? Does that mean going to their side?"

"Very well, let me see their true purpose with my own eyes."

"As long as I am alive, there is hope. I will take it one step at a time."

Gu Rong muttered to himself, casting a glance around as his attention settled on the inscribed formation patterns.

Soon, Long Haochen and the others finished their preparations; the temporary teleportation array was not overly complex.

Right beside the well, the previously stable space was torn open, creating a rift out of thin air.

A faint, ethereal current of energy drifted out from within, clashing discordantly with the environment of the Douluo Continent.

Looking closely, one could vaguely perceive a profound "black hole." Before Gu Rong could react, he was hoisted up by Chen Zidian.

Maintaining his sealed state, he was decisively tossed into the spatial rift.

As a captive, he had no choice, and Gu Rong's pupils constricted in shock.

His vision plunged into an indescribable darkness, his consciousness becoming muddled, yet it ended in a mere instant.

His entire body felt the pain of being forcibly stretched, but fortunately, as a Rank 9 powerhouse, he was capable of enduring this force.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Rong regained his vision. He was no longer at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but inside a colossal cavern.

Massive amounts of formation patterns were inscribed here, interlocked into a singular whole. The air was saturated with heaven and earth energy, carrying a heart-stopping pressure.

Gu Rong was dumbfounded on the spot.

He was shocked by the vast scale of the formation engineering before him.

At the same time, he was terrified by the two figures standing not far away.

The aura they emitted unintentionally was enough to make him, a level 95 expert, feel a threat approaching death.

The two people before him were by no means comparable to the Chen Zidian from earlier, nor even Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Could they be the legendary Limit Douluos?

"Welcome to the Shengmo Continent."

Lin Feng was calm and composed, observing the other's reaction.

Confirming there were no abnormalities with the body proved that the teleportation array functioned identically on both sides.

Of course, there were similar side effects; the temporary teleportation array consumed more energy and was significantly less stable.

Only those at the eighth rank or higher were permitted to perform the crossing; otherwise, the tearing force of the spatial turbulence would be too much for low-to-mid-rankers to bear.

"Your Majesty, this man's strength is indeed quite good."

"Why not keep him and let him serve as an energy source for me?"

"As long as his spiritual power—oh no, it should be called soul power—is drained every moment, he will be unable to resist."

Electrolux offered the suggestion. It was unclear if this counted as kindness, but as an entity similar to a formation core, his pressure was immense.

Ordinary cultivators could not help, and high-rank cultivators all had their own duties. Most of the time, there was no one to share the burden, and he felt a bit overwhelmed.

Now, it was perfect: a captive with no "human rights" had arrived. The energy contained within a level 95 expert would definitely alleviate some of the burden. Being alive was more useful than being dead!

"Hmm, handle it as you see fit."

Lin Feng understood instantly, finding it not at all strange.

On the neighboring Douluo Continent, there was a miserable fellow called the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm who also served as a power bank for the fierce beasts.

Electrolux's idea was similar; if more ninth-rankers came to provide energy, maintaining the formation would be much easier.

"Gu Rong, consider yourself lucky to have kept your life."

"Stay here then, and dedicate yourself to the great cause."

A minor interlude; Lin Feng was too lazy to waste time, and as he spoke, he slightly raised his hand.

Power comparable to that of a god manifested throughout the cavern space, eventually converging into a chaotic cage.

Crack! Gu Rong was flung into it mid-air, like a trapped bird, suspended above the formation.

It tirelessly extracted the soul power from his body, which, after being regulated by Electrolux, was converted into energy to maintain the formation.

Lin Feng clearly felt the effect.

He clicked his tongue in wonder, a different thought crossing his mind.

Should he... have Chen Zidian's special operations team go and capture a few more ninth-rankers?

"Forget it. Let nature take its course; steady and solid is safer. There is no need to disrupt the original plan."

"With the Poison Douluo and Bone Douluo disappearing one after another, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect must be panicking by now."

"Given their limited high-rank combat power, they likely won't dare to send anyone else. On the other hand, I wonder if Martial Soul Hall will give any reaction?"