Welcome to the Holy Demon Continent!

The Holy Demon Continent, inside a vast cavern.

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

This wondrous technology, created by the elves in ancient times, had yet to be restored to its peak.

With nothing else to do, Lin Feng simply joined in himself. With a powerhouse like him lending a hand, every aspect of the work proceeded much faster.

Buzz! 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 curtain of water-like ripples appeared, revealing the figures of Long Haochen and the others.

It was the communication array they had set up, automatically connecting the two worlds through the consumption of magic crystals.

"Hmm? We've got another message already?"

Lin Feng froze, a hint of surprise on his face.

The Special Operations Team, led by Chen Zidian, had only just teleported to the neighboring world. In theory, nothing should have gone wrong.

So they could only be reporting something—perhaps they had captured another important figure or obtained some crucial intelligence?

"Your Majesty, sorry for troubling you again so soon."

"When we arrived, Dawn of Light had just gotten caught in a tough battle."

"We happened to capture a ninth-rank powerhouse. We're not quite sure what to do with him. What do you think...?"

On the other side, Chen Zidian and Long Haochen stood at the front, while the others stood scattered behind them, respectfully.

The most eye-catching figure was Gu Rong, whose Soul Power had been sealed. The old fellow was clearly not one to sit still.

Compared to Dugu Bo, who had dirt on him and wasn't very loyal, this man would be much harder to "persuade to surrender."

"He says his name is Gu Rong, and that he's from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"He hasn't said anything else. Looks like he's a tough nut to crack."

"I suggest we just kill him outright. Otherwise, he could easily become a destabilizing factor."

Chen Zidian's suggestion was reasonable and well suited to Gu Rong's situation. Ninth-rank powerhouses had too many tricks up their sleeves.

Unless he surrendered and had a brand placed on him, simply restraining him might not be enough. Who knew when a moment's carelessness could lead to another mess?

"Hmm, I'll ask him first."

Lin Feng agreed with Chen Zidian's reasoning.

Still, they might as well go through the motions.

Sure enough, Gu Rong spat in response, his face full of grim resolve.

There was no way he would betray the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They could kill him or torture him as they pleased.

"Then deal with him. We're not short one or two ninth-rank powerhouses, and Dugu Bo is enough as a guide."

Seeing this, Lin Feng didn't take it to heart.

He nodded and sentenced Gu Rong to death on the spot.

Just then, Electrolux, who had been silent nearby, suddenly proposed a new idea.

"Wait, Your Majesty. Have Hao Chen set up a temporary teleportation array and bring this fellow here to test it."

"So far, we've only proven that teleporting out from the Holy Demon Continent works. We haven't confirmed whether it works the other way around."

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

"If it fails, we can call it his execution. If it succeeds, we'll have more confidence in traveling back and forth in the future. Besides, once he's on the Holy Demon Continent, a mere ninth-rank powerhouse won't be able to cause much trouble."

Lin Feng looked at Electrolux in surprise.

As expected of the Holy Necromancer.

He didn't object and immediately ordered them to give it a try. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well sprang into action.

As for Gu Rong, the person at the center of it all, his expression shifted between uncertainty and alarm. He didn't know whether to panic or feel relieved.

The good news: it seemed he wouldn't have to die right away.

The bad news: he'd become some sort of test subject.

But overall, Gu Rong figured staying alive was better. Maybe he'd get a chance to escape.

More importantly, he was genuinely curious: what exactly was this mysterious force?

Putting together the information he'd gathered, he wasn't a fool. He'd already pieced together some of what was going on.

At the very least, he was certain these people weren't from Spirit Hall. They belonged to an organization called the "Holy Demon Federation."

What's more, there was a good chance they weren't even on the Douluo Continent. They'd specifically mentioned the "Holy Demon Continent," a place he'd never heard of before!

"Reverse teleportation? You mean going to their world?"

"Fine by me. I'll see their intentions with my own eyes."

"As long as I'm alive, there's hope. I'll take things one step at a time."

Gu Rong muttered to himself, looking around before fixing his attention on the array patterns carved into the ground.

Before long, Long Haochen and the others finished setting up the temporary teleportation array. It wasn't all that complicated.

Beside the spring, the space that had been stable moments before suddenly tore open.

Faint streams of energy spilled out, utterly at odds with the environment of the Douluo Continent.

Looking closely, one could make out a deep "black hole." Before Gu Rong could react, Chen Zidian had already hoisted him up.

Still sealed, he was unceremoniously tossed into the spatial rift.

As a prisoner, he had no say in the matter. Gu Rong's pupils contracted in alarm.

His vision sank into an indescribable darkness, and his consciousness grew hazy, but it was over in an instant.

Pain coursed through his entire body, as if he were being forcibly pulled apart. Fortunately, as a ninth-rank powerhouse, he could withstand the force.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Rong's vision returned. The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was gone, replaced by a colossal cavern.

Countless array patterns had been carved into it, their interlocking lines forming a unified whole. The air was brimming with the energy of heaven and earth, and carried an oppressive force that made his heart tremble.

Gu Rong was stunned on the spot.

He was shocked by the vast array engineering before his eyes.

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

Just the aura they were unintentionally giving off made him, a level-ninety-five powerhouse, feel the threat of approaching death.

The two before him were nothing like Chen Zidian or Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Could they be the legendary Limit Douluo?

"Welcome to the Holy Demon Continent."

Lin Feng watched the other man's reaction, his expression calm.

Since there were no problems with the body, that proved the teleportation array worked in both directions.

Of course, there were side effects. The temporary teleportation array consumed far more energy and was much less stable.

Only those at the eighth rank or above were allowed to make the journey. The spatial turbulence alone would tear apart anyone of the middle or lower ranks.

"Your Majesty, this man really is quite strong."

"We might as well keep him and use him as an energy source."

"As long as we drain his spiritual power... No, it should be called Soul Power, every moment of every day, he won't be able to resist."

Electrolux made his suggestion. It was hard to tell whether he meant well or not. As the one who served like the array's core, he was under tremendous pressure.

Ordinary cultivators couldn't help, while high-ranking cultivators all had their own duties. Most of the time, no one could share the burden, and the strain was beginning to get to him.

Now that they had a prisoner with no "human rights," things were looking up. A level-ninety-five powerhouse contained an enormous amount of energy. He could ease some of the burden, and alive, he'd be far more useful than dead!

"Hmm, do as you see fit."

Lin Feng understood at once and found the idea unsurprising.

Over on the Douluo Continent, there was a hapless fellow called the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm who served as a living battery for the Ferocious Beasts.

Electrolux's idea was much the same. If they could get a few more ninth-rank powerhouses to supply energy, maintaining the array would be a breeze.

"Gu Rong, count yourself lucky to have escaped death."

"Stay here, then, and give your life for the greater cause."

It was a minor interruption, and Lin Feng didn't want to waste any more time on it. As he spoke, he raised a hand slightly.

A godlike power filled the entire cavern, finally converging into a chaotic cage.

Crack! Gu Rong was flung into it midair, like a trapped bird, and suspended above the array.

It relentlessly siphoned the Soul Power from his body, which Electrolux regulated and converted into energy to sustain the array.

Lin Feng could clearly feel the difference.

He clicked his tongue in wonder, a new thought taking shape in his mind.

Should he... send Chen Zidian's Special Operations Team to capture a few more ninth-rank powerhouses?

"Forget it. Better to let things take their course and proceed steadily. There's no need to disrupt the original plan."

"With Poison Douluo and Bone Douluo both missing, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect must be panicking by now."

"With their meager high-ranking combat strength, they probably won't dare send anyone else. But I wonder if Spirit Hall will make a move?"