Within the Underworld section.
All the scents made Xiao Hei feel extremely comfortable.
The Gu Sheng also clearly noticed the slight change in Xiao Hei and said in surprise, "It seems that you are extremely compatible with the aura of the Underworld."
Xiao Hei shrugged, not denying it, and was about to answer when the person coming towards him made Xiao Hei stop explaining for the time being.
Zong Yun, who was following behind, tensed up and said, "It's Xu Luo, who's ranked twentieth on the Cangxuan Ranking..."
Zong Yun's current strength is still too weak when facing these top experts.
Xu Luo released his aura, the unintentional aura he revealed made Zong Yun feel somewhat suffocated.
Xu Luo was accompanied by another person, also a member of the Cangxuan Academy, named Fan Yin.
Upon seeing Xiao Hei, Xu Luo frowned slightly, then said, "Oh? You're from the Azure Firmament Academy. I didn't expect you to make it this far."
According to the clues obtained, this Underworld area was one of the palaces, or rather, courtyards, of the former Nether Lord of the Six Realms.
The place where Xiao Hei and the others are now is a major area in the Underworld region.
It can be described as the gate to the palace of the Nether Lord.
In front of them was a massive courtyard wall, thicker and taller than any ordinary city wall.
At the center of the city wall stands a massive archway, upon which are carved countless images of wailing, wronged souls.
However, judging from the length of this city wall, which seems to stretch endlessly, there is probably more than just this one gate.
Before Xiao Hei could answer, Xu Luo looked at Gu Sheng and said, " Gu Sheng, I've heard of you. You have the strength to climb the Cangxuan Ranking, but unfortunately you didn't join the Cangxuan Continent. Even so, why would you cooperate with a small Azure Firmament Academy?"
The Gu Sheng, still wearing his straw hat and with a blade of grass dangling from his lips, said with a slight smile, "I never care about strength or background when I follow someone, as long as they suit my taste. Besides, this is my own decision, why are you so concerned?"
Xu Luo's expression darkened slightly, and he sneered, "I would like you to join my Xu Clan. You should know what status the Xu Clan holds in the Cangxuan Continent, right? But judging from your words, you're rejecting me?"
"I'm sorry, I have no intention of joining any other faction," the Gu Sheng said, shrugging. "So your offer doesn't appeal to me at all."
Even if it means never Cangxuan Ranking?
"Even if it means never Cangxuan Ranking." The Gu Sheng Sage nodded.
The Cangxuan Ranking brings more than just fame; it can also bring enormous benefits.
If someone without a fixed sect or faction makes it onto the Cangxuan Ranking, how many powerful forces will fawn over them, or go to great lengths to invite them?
Who wouldn't want to befriend a future super-strong individual?
"I can obtain what others give me on my own, and I will venture out on my own to obtain what others cannot give me. So why lose my freedom for petty gains?" the Gu Sheng said.
Xu Luo nodded. "Everyone has their own ambitions, but you've chosen the wrong side."
The Gu Sheng sage smiled slightly, "I'll say it again."
Xu Luo snorted coldly, then walked towards the door.
Fan Yin followed as well.
Watching the two walk towards the gate, Gu Sheng looked at Xiao Hei and smiled, "So, are you confident facing him?"
Xiao Hei snorted coldly, "I have confidence in everyone."
"However, it seems that if we want to reach the God Ascension Platform, we must find the teleportation point of the Underworld section, arrive at the Human Realm section, and then reach the Divine Realm section. This teleportation point must be located within this palace," the Gu Sheng said in a low voice. "If the clues are true, then we are quite far behind and need to hurry."
Xiao Hei nodded noncommittally.
Then, they also walked towards the huge archway.
The group arrived at the archway.
Xu Luo and Fan Yin exchanged a glance, then stepped forward to push open the archway.
However, when the two placed their hands on the archway, their expressions changed instantly. The countless wailing images of wronged souls on the archway seemed to materialize and invade the two of them.
Xu Luo let out a soft shout, and his aura suddenly exploded, but it was no match for the vengeful spirits.
On the contrary, the wailing and howling of the wronged spirits pierced their eardrums and reached their very souls!
At the same time, their hands were also gripped by the hands of wronged spirits, who did not want them to break free easily!
Xu Luo and Fan Yin's expressions changed slightly. They immediately gathered their divine soul power and severed the hands before they were completely trapped. They then retreated rapidly, and the wronged souls disappeared instantly, returning to the archway. The shrill sound also dissipated as if it had never existed.
"So it wasn't that easy after all." Fan Yin frowned slightly.
Xu Luo nodded matter-of-factly. "The palace of the Nether Lord of the Six Realms is naturally not so easy to enter."
"However... it's not entirely without a solution." Saying this, Xu Luo touched his spatial ring, just as he was about to take something out.
The Gu Sheng said from the side, " Brother Hei, why don't you give it a try? You seem to have a special affinity for this place; perhaps it will have a miraculous effect."
Xiao Hei thought the same thing, so he bypassed Xu Luo and Fan Yin and came to the archway.
Seeing this scene...
Xu Luo scoffed, "You? A body cultivator? Body cultivators are inherently weak in terms of their spiritual power, and this gate specializes in attacking the spiritual power. Even I dare not face it head-on. Aren't you afraid of being invaded by these vengeful spirits and having your body directly possessed?"
Xu Luo's sarcasm was not unfounded.
It's a fact that those who cultivate the body tend to be weaker in terms of their spirit and soul.
However... there will always be a very few exceptions.
Xiao Hei completely ignored Xu Luo. Sometimes words are pale, and actions speak louder than words. Standing in front of the archway, he unhesitatingly slammed his hand onto it.
As expected.
A large number of wronged souls reappeared, and the shrill roar that swept in like a raging storm invaded Xiao Hei's sea of consciousness!
Seeing this, Zong Yun asked worriedly, "Will Senior be alright?"
The Gu Sheng smiled and shook his head, "Since he tried, he must have been confident. Even if he couldn't push it away, he wouldn't lose his life."
Xu Luo and Fan Yin crossed their arms, waiting to see what would happen.
However, as everyone's gazes gradually froze...
The vengeful spirits suddenly stopped, and their shrieks vanished abruptly.
As if they had encountered something terrifying, the vengeful spirits turned their heads and rushed into the archway!
It was reintegrated into the archway.
And at that moment, the soaring archway creaked heavily.
Then it gradually opened.
Xu Luo and Fan Yin stared blankly at the scene, unsure of what to say, their minds filled with questions.
Wait, what's going on?
Zong Yun's face was full of admiration.
Gu Sheng watched Xiao Hei's retreating figure, a smile played on his lips as he murmured, "These people certainly have a lot of secrets..."
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PS: Four chapters left, 7 chapters owed.