In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

A demonic intent far more refined, ancient, and terrifying than before erupted!

The demonic energy in the pit solidified instantly, then contracted inward, condensing into a jet-black shield that seemed to absorb all light in front of the dark red light.

Above the shield, a blurry yet imposing face appeared, filled with endless resentment and majesty.

"boom!!!"

The blue lightning sword slammed into the black magic shield!

An indescribable roar erupted.

Blue and black, the ultimate yang and the ultimate yin, two extremely opposing energies collided most violently!
The blinding light caused Su Han and Bi Yao to instinctively close their eyes.

A terrifying energy storm swept outwards in all directions from the point of impact!

The plaza floor was torn up and pulverized layer by layer, like paper.

The surrounding palace ruins collapsed like sandcastles in the storm.

Su Han and Bi Yao were shaken by the shockwave, their blood churning and they staggered backward before finally regaining their footing.

The energy storm gradually subsided.

The two hurriedly looked towards the deep pit.

The black shield, formed from pure demonic energy, was covered in cracks before shattering with a "bang" and returning to demonic energy.

However, the blue lightning sword transformed from the Tianya Divine Sword also exhausted its power, its light dimmed as it flew back and landed in the hands of the pale-faced Lu Xueqi.

In the deep pit, the dark red light seemed to dim slightly, and its pulsation slowed down.

Clearly, Lu Xueqi's all-out attack, although it failed to directly hit the source, still caused some impact on it.

The surrounding demonic energy and monsters lost their support and collapsed, turning back into unconscious demonic energy that drifted around the pit.

The attack has temporarily ceased.

But the three of them were not at ease.

Because the terrifying demonic energy in the pit had not disappeared; on the contrary, it had become even more violent due to the provocation.

The dark red light stared intently at Lu Xueqi, filled with chilling killing intent.

"It was enraged."

Su Han said in a deep voice, gripping the Qingming Sword tightly, and stood in front of Lu Xueqi, who was temporarily weakened due to excessive consumption of spiritual energy.

Biyao also moved closer, and the three of them formed a defensive formation again.

Sure enough, the demonic energy in the pit began to gather again, and on a much larger scale than before.

The demonic energy in the entire pit seemed to come alive, surging like a tide.

The dark red light slowly rose, and as it rose, the surrounding demonic energy frantically converged towards it, and an enormous outline gradually began to take shape.

Head, torso, limbs...

Finally, a colossal demonic shadow, ten feet tall and entirely formed from pure demonic energy, appeared above the deep pit!
The demonic figure was blurry, with only two crimson lights visible as its eyes, but the oppressive aura it exuded caused the heavens and earth to change color, and made Su Han and the other two tremble violently, as if they were facing a demon god from ancient times!

The aura of this demonic figure far surpassed that of the Golden Core stage, and even gave Su Han the feeling that it was more terrifying than some old monsters in the Nascent Soul stage!
"What...what kind of monster is this?"

Biyao's voice was hoarse, and her beautiful eyes were filled with shock.

If even a portion of its power is manifested with such might, what kind of disaster would occur if its true form were to break free?

The demonic shadow materialized, looking down at the three people below as if they were three ants.

It slowly raised its giant hand made of demonic energy and slammed it down towards the three of them!
This palm strike, though seemingly slow, enveloped the surrounding space, leaving no one able to avoid it.

Before the palm strike even arrived, the terrifying pressure had already caused the ground beneath the three people's feet to crack and sink.

Su Han's pupils constricted as he sensed a deadly threat.

He roared and poured all his spiritual power into the Azure Nether Sword without reservation.

Lu Xueqi forcefully summoned her spiritual power, and the Tianya Sword once again emitted a blue light, but it was noticeably dimmer than before.

Biyao also bit her tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood essence onto the Heartbreak Flower. The flower instantly turned crimson like blood, emitting a strange and powerful aura.

The three were prepared to fight to the death!
At this critical moment of life and death, another unexpected event occurred!

The Netherworld Token on Su Han's chest suddenly broke free of its lanyard and flew up on its own!
It hovered above Su Han's head, emitting a deep, eerie light.

The light was not intense, yet it carried an indescribable majesty and antiquity.

Where the eerie light shone, the pervasive demonic energy became docile, as if a subject had met a king, and even retreated slightly to the sides.

The enormous demonic shadow's palm, upon contacting the area of ​​the eerie light, suddenly froze!
For the first time, a emotion that wasn't purely violent appeared in the demon's crimson eyes; it was a kind of doubt, a kind of... disbelief?
It stared intently at the Netherworld Token that emitted a ghostly light, its massive body trembling slightly.

The attack came to an abrupt halt.

The terrifying pressure eased for a moment. Su Han and the other two looked at this sudden change with surprise and uncertainty.

This Netherworld Decree actually has a restraining effect on this terrifying demonic shadow?
No, it doesn't seem like restraint; it's more like... a suppression based on rank?
Su Han had a sudden inspiration and tried to communicate with the Netherworld Decree above his head using his thoughts.

At the same time, he recalled the profound and mysterious feeling he had experienced when he received the Netherworld Token, as well as that inexplicable incantation.

Subconsciously, following that mood, he softly recited:

"The netherworld...guides the way, the underworld...returns to its origin..."

The incantation was recited softly, yet it seemed to carry a strange rhythm.

The Netherworld Token above his head vibrated gently with the incantation, and the eerie light it emitted became more solid.

A blurry rune made of eerie light slowly appeared in front of the token.

Upon seeing the rune, the enormous demonic shadow trembled violently, its crimson eyes revealing an extremely complex expression—awe, fear, and even a hint of… fanaticism.
Its enormous body slowly... knelt on one knee!
He bowed his ferocious head to the Netherworld Decree and to Su Han!

It was as if they were paying homage to their king!

This scene completely stunned Su Han, Lu Xueqi, and Biyao.

This reversal came too suddenly, too unbelievably.

This terrifying demonic figure actually knelt before the Netherworld Decree and Su Han?

What exactly is the origin of this Netherworld Decree?
What is its relationship with the suppressed monster?
The truth about Liubo Mountain seems to be a million times more complicated than they imagined.

Su Han looked at the demonic figure kneeling on the ground, then at the Netherworld Token floating above his head, and his heart was filled with turmoil.

He had a vague feeling that he had touched the edge of a shocking secret.

This secret is very likely to be inextricably linked to himself and the vanished Netherworld Path.

The road ahead is becoming increasingly uncertain.

But at this moment, the crisis seems to have been temporarily averted.

The demonic figure knelt motionless, and the surrounding demonic energy calmed down.

The dark red light in the pit was still pulsating, but the rhythm had slowed down considerably.

Su Han took a deep breath, knowing that now was not the time to delve into the matter.

He tried to control the Netherworld Token with his mind.

The Netherworld Order glowed with a ghostly light and slowly flew back into his hand.

The kneeling demonic figure raised its head, its scarlet eyes glancing at Su Han with a complex and unfathomable look. Then, its massive body slowly dissipated, transforming back into pure demonic energy and returning to the deep pit.

The pit returned to its previous state, with demonic energy flowing slowly and dark red light pulsating quietly.

It was as if the earth-shattering attack and the bizarre scene of the demon god kneeling in worship were just an illusion.

But the destroyed plaza ground around them, as well as the wounds on the three of them and the spiritual energy they had consumed, clearly told them that everything that had just happened was real.

"It's not suitable to stay here for long."

Su Han gripped the Netherworld Token tightly in his hand, feeling the lingering warmth on it, and said in a deep voice.

Although the demonic shadows have retreated, this place is too eerie, and no one knows what might happen next.

Lu Xueqi and Biyao both nodded; they also needed to find a safe place to recover their spiritual power as soon as possible.

The three dared not linger there any longer. They cautiously retreated and left the plaza filled with demonic energy, heading quickly towards the deeper part of the ruins, in the direction ultimately indicated by the stardial.

All three remained silent on the way, each processing the thrilling experience they had just had.

The anomaly of the Netherworld Decree, the kneeling of the demonic shadow—all of this was like a huge mystery, shrouding my mind.

The trip to Liubo Mountain seemed to be dragging them into an unfathomable vortex.

And what role does the Netherworld Token in Su Han's hands play in this vortex?
Is it a key, a token, or... a shackle?
No one knows the answer.

They could only continue forward, groping for the outline of the truth in this ancient and dangerous ruin.

The deep pit of demonic energy behind them was gradually obscured by the ruins, but the dark red light seemed to be imprinted in the hearts of the three of them, lingering there.

The road ahead was still shrouded in mist, but a premonition was becoming clearer: what awaited them at the core of Liubo Mountain might not be a traditional immortal treasure, but an ancient secret that might even overturn their understanding of the world.

Su Han gripped the Netherworld Token tightly in his hand, his gaze fixed firmly on the depths of the ruins.

No matter what lies ahead, he must go on.

This is not only for the sake of opportunity, but also to unravel the mystery that is entangled with me.

His footsteps echoed hollowly on the ancient stone slabs as he walked deeper into the unknown. (End of Chapter)