"It's actually him-the Hundred-Eyed Boy!"
Upon learning this, Li Ling was somewhat surprised, but he soon understood.
"It seems the Netherworld Sect believes this Dharma King has a way to stand against me, and arranged this specifically!
"That's just as well. It saves me from having to spend time and effort learning about some unfamiliar powerhouse."
Li Ling smiled, rather looking forward to meeting the Hundred-Eyed Boy again.
The two had fought once before, and Li Ling had held a slight advantage. That naturally gave him a tremendous psychological edge, so even though only an avatar bearing a wisp of his divine sense was here, he felt no apprehension whatsoever.
Compared with Li Ling's composure, everyone in the Purple Mansion Palace was noticeably more nervous.
They knew little about this newly risen powerhouse, only that he had once taken action on Gathering Grotto Continent and successfully advanced during his battle with Li Ling.
This was undoubtedly a classic case of challenging someone above one's realm. Only, Li Ling had played the role of the senior expert, failing to kill him on the spot and instead helping establish his fearsome reputation.
Huan Yu had no other thoughts on the matter, because even she believed the Netherworld Sect had made this arrangement to counter Li Ling.
The demonic path did indeed need an expert who could hold the situation steady. If they sent another veteran cultivator like Venerable Lianwu, only for him to be captured outright, it would be an utter failure.
Her choice was to continue requesting aid from the Heavenly Court, securing a promise that mighty experts would reinforce them and ensure that Purple Ultimate Immortal Mountain did not fall.
As for everything else, she could only take things one step at a time.
Night shrouded the vast sky,