The ravine was extremely deep. Even with Xiao Wujiu simply protecting Cai Lin and Qing Lin as they descended, it still took nearly the time it took to burn a stick of incense before they reached ground where they could stand.
"Is this the legendary Nine Nether Yellow Spring? It's so cold."
Qing Lin looked at the enormous lake before them. Its waters were a deep yellow, mixed with faint streaks of blood-red that flowed silently through the lake. Threads of pale yellow vapor tinged with blood seeped out, rising toward the upper reaches of the ravine.
The cold here was not ordinary cold. It was a bone-chilling yin chill capable of freezing the Battle Qi within one's body. It spread across the bottom of the ravine along with the vapor rising from the Nine Nether Yellow Spring, then continued to drift upward.
Even the Snake-People, who were naturally fond of cold and yin environments, were unwilling to remain in such a place for long. The severity of its chill was obvious.
"That's right. This is the Nine Nether Yellow Spring. Even members of the Nine Serenity Deep Ground Python tribe can hardly endure this place for extended periods, so no one usually comes here to disturb it." Xiao Wujiu led the two women to the lakeside and reached a hand into the water.
A series of hissing sounds immediately rang out as dark yellow ice crystals began climbing up his arm. Yet the moment they appeared, they were blocked by a scorching flame and swiftly melted away.
He turned and took out several Heavenly Demon Puppets, placing them nearby. Then he looked at Cai Lin and said, "You and Qing Lin wait here. I'm going down. If anyone comes during this time, kill them without mercy. There's no need