My understanding is incredible: I gained enlightenment and immortality in the Kunlun Demon Kingdom

Chen Ze smiled as he looked at his two companions, his heart filled with emotion.

He gripped the Five-Colored Pagoda tightly in his hand. This magical artifact played a significant role in the battle, and its dazzling light did indeed repel many evil spirits.

"I must admit that this time, the credit really can't be given to me alone," Chen Ze said with emotion.

"Hmph, you're not too bad either." The Cold Demon replied with a hint of amusement, though he spoke casually, his eyes betrayed his admiration.

"Although the Yin Sha has been eliminated, we cannot let our guard down."

"The barrier here seems to be weakening; we need to leave as soon as possible," the Flame Demon suddenly reminded him earnestly.

Chen Ze nodded, instantly grasping the seriousness of what the Flame Demon had said.

"I understand, let's get moving as soon as possible."

The three quickly tidied themselves up and prepared to enter the underground palace.

The Frost Demon used his abilities to stabilize the atmosphere slightly, while the Flame Demon cautiously looked around to make sure there were no other uninvited guests.

Just before entering, Chen Ze suddenly stopped.

He turned to look at the Frost Demon and the Flame Demon, his eyes filled with gratitude and determination.

"Although the Yin Sha has been eliminated, this is only the beginning."

We have more to do and more enemies to face.

But regardless, I'm very happy to have you all by my side.

Upon hearing this, both the Cold Demon and the Flaming Ghost smiled slightly, without saying anything more. But at that moment, there seemed to be a silent resonance and tacit understanding between the three of them.

And so, the three of them entered the underground palace together. Behind them lay the Yin Sha that had been eliminated, while ahead lay a new journey full of unknowns and challenges.

Chen Ze gently grasped his colorful tower, feeling its slight warmth pass through his palm.

He turned to Tian Siyao and said, "It really feels like a maze here. The fluorescent lights seem to be guiding us in a certain direction, but something just doesn't feel right."

Tian Siyao frowned slightly, gripping the jade sword in her hand, preparing to deal with any sudden crisis.

"Yes, I feel the same way. The air here feels so compressed that it's hard to breathe."

But since we've already come this far, we can only continue.

The two walked slowly. Under the fluorescent light, Tian Siyao's jade sword emitted a faint glow, which reflected the light of the underground palace, giving her face a mysterious color.

At this moment, she was like a fairy descended from heaven, forming a stark contrast to the oppressive underground palace.

Chen Ze suddenly stopped, noticing a tiny crack silently opening in the wall, as if an eye was secretly spying on them.

“Look over there, what’s that?” he asked nervously.

Tian Siyao quickly turned her head, stared at the crack, and softly recited a gentle breeze incantation.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the crack closed instantly, but both of them knew that it was definitely not a good omen.

“Something is definitely not right here.” Tian Siyao’s tone was full of vigilance. “We should be careful. This may not be just an ordinary underground palace.”

Suddenly, a piercing laugh rang in their ears, a laugh that seemed to come from the depths of the earth, sending chills down their spines.

Chen Ze suddenly gripped his multicolored tower tightly, and it began to emit a dazzling light, illuminating the entire corridor.

"Who's there? Come out!" Chen Ze shouted, his voice echoing through the underground palace.

"Hey, don't be too nervous, I'm the 'housekeeper' of this underground palace." A blurry figure emerged from the mist, but it was difficult to discern its true appearance.

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly, ready to strike at any moment.

The 'butler' smiled and said, "Seeing how alert you are, I think I should reintroduce myself."

"I am the 'gatekeeper' of this underground palace. If you need to find your way, I might be able to give you some directions." Chen Ze hesitated for a moment, feeling that this "gatekeeper" was not as simple as he claimed, but at the moment there seemed to be no better choice.

"Okay, then can you tell us how to find the exit, or what's deep inside the underground palace?"

The gatekeeper smiled slightly, a smile that sent a chill down one's spine. "Oh, the exit? Of course there is, but what lies deep within the underground palace, that depends on whether you are qualified to know."

Chen Ze gripped the multicolored pagoda tightly, a solemn expression on his face. The Fiery Demon sealed inside the pagoda seemed to sense its master's seriousness and stopped its usual mischievous antics.

Chen Ze's gaze swept around the underground palace. The patterns on the walls seemed to become even more vivid with the light of the multicolored tower, but even so, he still couldn't find any sign of a way out.

Tian Siyao gently took out her magical artifact, the Jade Sword. The blade emitted a faint light as she focused her consciousness, illuminating the slightly tense expression on her face.

"Chen Ze, do you think we can find a way out?"

Chen Ze turned around, looked at Tian Siyao, and smiled, "Don't worry, now that we're in, there's always a way out."

Tian Siyao nodded, as if she had drawn some strength from Chen Ze's smile.

She suddenly realized that instead of wasting her energy searching for a way here, she should first understand the internal structure of this underground palace, which might lead her to some clues.

"Chen Ze, I have an idea. Why don't we study the patterns on these walls and see if we can find any clues?" Tian Siyao suggested.

Chen Ze thought about it and felt that Tian Siyao's suggestion made a lot of sense.

He slowly placed the multicolored tower on the ground, allowing the light to spread evenly around it.

Okay, let's do it that way.

"Flame Demon, what do you think?"

The Flame Demon inside the tower seemed to understand Chen Ze's words, and responded by igniting a crimson flame.

The two began to carefully examine the walls, each symbol and every uneven surface potentially being the key to unlocking the maze.

Tian Siyao's jade sword seemed to be radiating a mysterious power at this moment, as if it were resonating with the runes on the wall.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and the two were completely immersed in the exploration.

As for the so-called underground palace stewards walking in front, they didn't pay any attention to them at all.

However, at that moment, a discordant voice broke the tranquility.

A sinister laugh echoed from the depths of the underground palace.

Chen Ze and Tian Siyao exchanged a glance, both knowing that they might face even greater challenges ahead.

"It seems we're not the only visitors here," Chen Ze said casually.

Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly and bit her lower lip: "Whoever dares to obstruct us, they should be prepared to pay the price."

The two put aside their doubts and fears, looked at each other, and deeply felt each other's determination.

Then they continued onward, heading towards the source of the laughter, preparing to face all the unknowns that might come their way.

The colorful tower floated in Chen Ze's hand again, and the Flame Demon wandered restlessly inside, as if it too was waiting for an impending battle.

Tian Siyao gently took Chen Ze's hand, her eyes shining with determination.

"Chen Ze, calm down."

We must stay calm; only then can we find a way out. Chen Ze glanced at Tian Siyao, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

He took a deep breath and then slowly closed his eyes.

With each deep breath, he began to circulate his unique mental cultivation technique. (End of Chapter)