Before Huang Xiao gave the order, Song Gang shot a look at a Heavenly Demon Hall disciple beside him.
The disciple understood at once, rushed out, and plunged into the water.
Of course, he returned immediately after going under.
Song Gang's expression darkened. Although the disciple had yet to speak, he could already tell from his face that Chao Huo and Chao Tu probably had not lied.
"So it really is like that!" Huang Xiao said with a sigh.
Chao Huo and Chao Tu looked relieved. This counted as proof of their innocence.
"I've thought of a possibility," Song Gang suddenly said.
Seeing Huang Xiao turn toward him, Song Gang continued, "This should be an 'Evil Water Region.'"
"Evil Water Region?" A trace of puzzlement appeared on Huang Xiao's face.
The others froze briefly at Song Gang's words, then looked enlightened, apparently all considering it possible.
Seeing that Huang Xiao knew nothing about it, Song Gang explained, "It's a phenomenon that occasionally appears on the Supreme Evil River and is difficult to explain. 'Evil Water Region' is a name passed down among the fishermen along its banks. Since they make their living on this river, they occasionally encounter strange phenomena in certain areas. Take this time, for instance. The surface here is astonishingly calm, yet fierce currents surge underneath. Even those in the Void Martial Realm can't control themselves. This is definitely not normal."
"So these regions don't have fixed locations?" Huang Xiao asked after hearing this.
"Not particularly. They can appear anywhere on the Supreme Evil River," Song Gang said. "However, much of it is exaggeration by those fishermen. Some cases aren't inexplicable phenomena at all, merely things those fishermen feel powerless to resist. So there are mainly three areas where they truly appear frequently. Even those three areas