Chapter 653

"Junior Brother Chu, I lost."

"But I did not merely lose to your strength. I lost to my own lack of ability, because I am an alchemist."

Shen Xiu got to his feet with a faint smile, then turned and walked into the distance.

He was no longer as arrogant and overbearing as before.

Chu Qingyun also composed himself and followed after him.

One before the other, the two walked along a winding stone stairway toward the mountaintop.

Along the way, Chu Qingyun glanced at Shen Xiu and suddenly asked, "Senior brother Shen, what exactly is this Dark Hall you mentioned?"

Chu Qingyun had previously heard that the Dark Hall of the Northern Region seemed to be hidden within a stretch of black mist.

It was said that this mist concealed a mysterious underground world, one devoted to cultivating all kinds of monsters.

"Hmph, you don't know? Then I'll tell you."

"The Dark Hall controls three regions in the Northern Region."

"One of them is called Ghost Forest, and it is filled with all kinds of terrifying monsters. Another is called Abyss of Demons, and it contains countless dark monsters. Even Saint Spirit Realm experts may exist there."

After explaining briefly, Shen Xiu continued, "These three regions are part of the Dark Hall's power exposed to the outside world, but they are still a force not to be underestimated."

"Beyond those three regions, the Dark Hall also has many secret realms, ancient cities, ruins, cave abodes, and more. The opportunities and treasures within are countless; there are even quite a few divine weapons."

"Moreover, it is said that the Dark Hall Master is a Saint-level expert."

"The Dark Hall Master's strength is probably enough that even the Northern Region's three great families would not dare provoke him!"

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