At this thought, Chen Nianzhi performed a finger calculation, then said thoughtfully, "Within the Purple Yin Realm, there may be a place that can lead to the underground Netherworld."
"Oh?"
The others' brows twitched slightly at his words, their faces revealing confusion.
Chen Nianzhi nodded, then said, "The Netherworld Sea where the Netherworld Ancestor resides is filled with rising and sinking Netherworld qi. It should connect to the Netherworld itself, and there may be a fissure leading to the lands of the Netherworld."
"That makes sense."
Jiang Linglong nodded, but then said pensively, "However, the Netherworld Sea stretches across who knew how many billions upon billions of miles. Finding a fissure leading to the underground Netherworld within it would be like fishing a needle from the bottom of the sea."
After pondering briefly, Chen Nianzhi said, "There is someone who might be able to help."
"..."
Chen Nianzhi did not delay. He immediately arrived in the Vast Sea territory, crossed endless mountains and rivers, descended into the depths of the earth, and found Patriarch Qing Yin.
Upon meeting the patriarch, Chen Nianzhi did not exchange pleasantries and directly explained his purpose.
After hearing him out, Patriarch Qing Yin nodded and said, "Within the Purple Yin Realm, when it comes to sensing the underground Netherworld, we ghost cultivators are indeed among the very best."
"Very well. I shall accompany you on this journey."
Seeing Patriarch Qing Yin agree, Chen Nianzhi could not help but smile. "Many thanks, Patriarch."
The group did not linger and headed straight for the Netherworld Sea.
After arriving at the Netherworld Sea, Patriarch Qing Yin led the way. Following the Netherworld qi and searching all along its course, they finally found an underground fissure after a long time.
Looking at the fissure before them, Patriarch Qing Yin