Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

"This thing is probably a coordinate left behind by the abyss!"

Yan carefully examined the object in his hand, and information about the Abyss Plane flashed through his mind.

The Abyss Plane is an extremely special plane, located outside the Douluo Continent universe, or rather, part of a special universe that exists outside of multiple universes.

This special plane is somewhat similar to the God Realm. Although the Abyss Saint King, the ruler of the Abyss Plane, is a first-level god, he has no physical form, so his combat power and scheming ability are questionable.

The Abyss Plane has 108 layers of abyss, containing an extremely large amount of heaven and earth energy, which can promote the evolution of other planes.

Of course, this special plane itself is also seeking evolution, and its method of advancement is very special. It needs to devour a material plane to materialize, so Douluo Continent is also one of its targets.

However, at present, the Abyss Plane absolutely does not dare to make a move against Douluo Continent, and even the Crimson Domain behind it does not dare to provoke Douluo Continent. There is no other reason than the God Realm, which stands at the center of this universe and suppresses all those who do not submit.

The tiny Crimson Realm doesn't even have a God-King, so how dare they provoke the Douluo God Realm? If they dare to descend upon this era, they'll be doomed, beyond saving by anyone.

“I’ll take this. You will all leave the Western Sea with me. I will make arrangements for your future. As long as you cooperate obediently, I will not kill indiscriminately.”

Yan casually waved the abyss fragment, and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and Demon Emperor naturally dared not have any objections. Hearing Yan's promise to spare their lives, the family finally felt relieved.

Although they lost their freedom by leaving with Yan, what is freedom compared to life? Of course, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and the Demon Emperor might not be so convinced, but as long as they couldn't escape Yan's grasp, they had no choice but to obey.

"Brother Yan, are you really going to take them away?"

Lan Fuzi and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King transformed into human form and bound themselves to the Demon Soul Great White Shark's group, while Bai Xiuxiu had already shrunk into Yan's arms to compete for his favor.

Lan Fuzi's appearance made her feel threatened, and of course she wanted to hold onto Yan Gege's heart even more. Although she was a little shy in public, she didn't care about that at the moment.

Yan naturally accepted Bai Xiuxiu's service without the slightest embarrassment. Of course, all the benefits and advantages belonged to him alone. No one else, not even sharks or whales, was allowed to do so. Anyone who dared to look at her would be killed.

"Xiuxiu, I can make my own arrangements for Lan Fuzi and his family."

Yan gently comforted Bai Xiuxiu, and the Demon Soul Great White Shark carried them swiftly towards the west coast of Douluo Continent. As their parting drew closer, the two were filled with reluctance to part.

"Oh, Brother Yan, when will you come to see Xiuxiu next time? Or will she come to see you? I just don't know when you'll be free."

Bai Xiuxiu was naturally attached to Yan. In fact, she didn't want to be separated from Yan at all, but since the Nine Trials of the Sea God had begun, she couldn't delay. She could only spend most of her time at sea, and the rest of the time was spent on Sea God Island.

"I will also need to go into seclusion for a while, so you don't need to miss me too much. Focus on your cultivation and improve your strength; that's the best gift you can give me."

While comforting Bai Xiuxiu, Yan spoke his true feelings. Unlike Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, Bai Xiuxiu did not need to try the dual godhood or anything like that. Of course, he wanted Bai Xiuxiu to complete the Sea God Trial as soon as possible.

Although his relationship with the divine realm is currently quite harmonious, he doesn't really have much of a connection with the Goddess of Light and the Sea God. He still hopes that the divine realm has people who are truly loyal to him, people like Bai Xiuxiu, Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue.

"Well, I know."

Bai Xiuxiu was unusually obedient in front of Yan, nuzzling her little head against his chest as if hinting at something. Yan looked around at the endless expanse, realizing it wasn't a good spot, and could only put aside his thoughts, shaking his head with considerable regret.

However, if he remembers correctly, the hotels in Hanhai City seem to be quite nice, so he might be able to stay later... Moreover, with Bai Xiuxiu's relationship with the Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor, plus Lan Fuzi, whom he had just taken in as a maid, Yan suddenly realized that he had a lot to do and it seemed he was going to be quite tired.

The Demon Soul Great White Shark was very fast, and in just one afternoon it delivered Yan and the others to the nearshore area outside Hanhai City. Bai Xiuxiu still didn't go to the hotel to say goodbye to Yan, which disappointed him quite a bit. He could only discipline Lan Fuzi first.

Lan Fuzi was indeed a dedicated maid, and the next day, she probably came to her senses. The beautiful Demon Queen also became a maidservant, and the one-eyed Deep Sea Demon Whale King silently followed by her side as a guard.

This strange group returned to Wuhun City, where Yan once again met His Holiness the Pope. In his sage-like state, Yan very unusually earnestly reported some matters.

"What did you say? That guy is the Deep Sea Demon Whale King! You actually captured two ferocious beasts that are over 900,000 years old! You're too crazy! Aren't you afraid they'll go insane?"

Bibi Dong was also startled by the news brought by Yan. Two ferocious beasts with nearly a million years of cultivation. This meant that they had no geographical advantage in the sea. Otherwise, if they wanted to resist, they would have to send out all the experts from the Elder Hall and the Offering Hall.

"Although they are not weak, they are just my prisoners now, so there's no need to worry about them too much. By the way, they are also a gift I prepared for Nana. Although Nana and their attributes are not completely compatible, their cultivation level can give Nana a lot of benefits."

Yan made a decision about the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's family in a relaxed manner: to give Hu Liena a contracted soul spirit, so that her cultivation progress would be accelerated and she would have a better chance of touching the divine realm.

As for Yan himself, he plans to go into seclusion and leave again. He intends to kill a god to obtain his last soul ring.

Chapter 587 Returning to the Vast Expanse

In the vast continental plane, not far from the official road in the Star Forest of the Heavenly Bow Empire, there is a small lake formed by an underground icy spring.

This small lake is only about a hundred meters in diameter, surrounded by dense and sturdy trees. Yan discovered this place by chance. He naturally likes water and damp places, and when he's bored, he can wander around aimlessly, which he finds quite enjoyable.

Yan felt a ripple in his vision, and a vortex appeared before him. Further ahead lay the common people he was about to deal with.

Yan had only turned past the big tree when he saw the small lake with its icy spring, followed by an unspecified number of people by the lake. Yan naturally had no interest in getting involved, but he seemed to recognize one or two of the people in the group, so he went over to them.

After Yan went over, he saw a chubby little boy with a semi-circular face, who looked similar to Zhou Shuiniu, the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Palace Empire. So he couldn't help but ask, "Kid, what's your relationship with Zhou Shuiniu?"

Yan wasn't really interested in Zhou Shuiniu, nor in the chubby boy; it was just a chance encounter that made him ask a question.

"Uh, Marshal Zhou is my father. Do you know him? Should I send someone to the Marshal's residence to inform him?"

Upon hearing Yan's question, the young man looked up alertly and carefully examined the man for a while. Realizing he couldn't recognize him, he replied in a low voice with a helpless expression. Clearly, this man was not working here of his own volition.

Yan shook his head and smiled, "It's nothing, just a small matter. I won't bother Marshal Zhou any further. By the way, I'd like to remind Young Master Zhou that it would be best if he stayed by Marshal Zhou's side for the past year, lest he be caught up in something and suffer some misfortune."

His words left the chubby Zhou Weiqing feeling somewhat bewildered. He couldn't understand why someone would suddenly 'curse' them. What he had just said wasn't exactly kind; it could even be described as malicious.

"You are a powerful figure from the Feli Empire. Why have you come to my Heavenly Bow Empire?"

Just as Yan was scaring Zhou Xiaopang, a shadow gathered nearby, and then Zhou Shui Niu's figure reappeared. He clearly recognized Yan and spoke in a rather unfriendly tone.

Yan smiled and said, "My arrival in the Heavenly Bow Empire was just a coincidence, so Grand Marshal Zhou doesn't need to worry. However, the situation on the continent may change in a while, and as an ally of the Emerald Empire, the Heavenly Bow Empire still needs to make plans as soon as possible."

Zhou Shuiniu looked at him warily as he clasped his hands in a fist salute. "Thank you for your reminder. May I ask if you may come to my capital for a chat? I believe His Majesty would be very welcoming to you."

"No need, you should all take care of your own business!"

Yan shook his head and disappeared from the spot. His passage through the Heavenly Bow Empire this time was only an accident. There were some minor setbacks when he was teleported to the Vast Continent, but now there are basically no problems.

Yan quickly sorted through the information he knew, and then entered the Feili Empire as fast as possible. He rushed back to the capital from Feituo City and met Wu Yunyue, the leader of the Tianxie Cult, who had already taken root in the Feili Empire.

During Yan's absence, the Heavenly Evil Cult took root in the Feli Empire, mutually supporting its development and continuously suppressing the Baida Empire, causing the overall strength of the Feli Empire to rise steadily, making it one of the fastest-growing empires on the continent.

"Master."

After seeing Wu Yunyue, Yan pulled the little witch and Minghua to sit down on one side, embracing them on either side. Of course, he did this not for pleasure, but for serious business.

Before he returned, the little witch and the underworld flower had been preparing information as he had instructed. Now that he was back, they naturally brought the prepared materials with them so that he could quickly understand the current situation on the mainland.

Yan quickly skimmed through all the intelligence, gaining a general understanding of the situation. After reading the current information, his expression was not pleasant.

Yan looked up at Wu Yunyue and said speechlessly, "Master, so the cooperation between the Heavenly Evil Sect and Snow God Mountain and Vast Palace is just a covert investigation, without really testing how many powerful figures Youqing Valley and Blood Red Prison have developed in the past two years?"

"Well, Yan, as you know, no one wants to suffer too much loss. Besides, our Heavenly Evil Sect is weaker in terms of resources compared to those two families, so we are even less willing to take risks..."

Wu Yunyue responded somewhat awkwardly, knowing that these words would not convince Yan, and her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.

Yan said very directly, "The Crimson Prison is located in the far south and is in direct contact with the Netherworld Ruler, so it's not easy to deal with. But the Valley of Affection must be destroyed first; we can't wait any longer."

Wu Yunyue said with some concern, "Isn't this too fast? After all, it's a sacred place, and they were allies with the Vast Expanse Palace before. Our Heavenly Evil Sect and Snow God Mountain would love to destroy the Valley of Affection, but has the Vast Expanse Palace really made up its mind to do so?"

I worry that the Vast Expanse Palace is still internally divided, with some favoring the Valley of Affection. It's hard to say for sure; among the people I've met, the Vast Expanse Palace and the Valley of Affection are far too close.

"The concerns of the Witch Master are not without merit, so I plan to go to the Zhongtian Empire and let the Vast Palace make a decision. In addition, I am no longer interested in waiting. The matter of the Lord of the Underworld must be dealt with swiftly and thoroughly as soon as possible."

Yan already had a plan in mind to resolve these matters, so he had no interest in delaying any longer. After spending two days in Fei Li City with Ming Hua and Cai Cai, enjoying the company and explaining some things, he took the little witch Yue Han, who insisted on following him, and headed towards Zhong Tian.

……

On the official road outside Zhongtian City in the Zhongtian Empire, a man and a woman rode together on a fast horse. The woman steered the horse at full speed, while the man wrapped his arms around her slender waist and occasionally kissed her soft cheek to take advantage of her.

This pair, whose morals had declined to the point of being the envy of many men, arrived at the foot of a pillar supporting Tianzhu Island. The woman reined in her horse, her face flushed and quite pleasing. The man, without making a sound, withdrew his lecherous hand from the girl's body and carried her down from the horse.

"The Heavenly Jewel Token. So you are a distinguished guest from the Emerald Empire. Please."

After Yan took out the Heavenly Pearl Token, the general of the Zhongtian Empire guarding this Heavenly Pillar did not make things difficult for him, and Yan smoothly led the little witch to Heavenly Pearl Island.

This place is of great significance to the little witch. When she was born, the Heavenly Evil Cult was in a period of decline, and countless members were unable to develop due to the lack of resources from Heavenly Pearl Island. This situation only ended when Yan helped them obtain the Heavenly Pearl Token.

"Young Master Yan, it's been a long time!"

Before Yan and the little witch even reached the streets of Tianzhu Island, they encountered an old man they didn't particularly like at the entrance: Shangguan Longyin, the Palace Master of the Zhongtian Empire's Imprint Palace and an Elder of the Haomiao Palace.

The old man greeted Yan with a smile. Although Yan wanted to give him a hard time, he ultimately put the bigger picture first and glared at the man behind him with displeasure. "Elder Shangguan, I wonder where Bing'er and the other sisters have gone? It's been so long, I miss them terribly."

Shangguan Longyin's smile froze. He really didn't know how to respond to Yan's attitude of asking about the heirs of the Haomiao Palace right away.

Although he wasn't Shangguan Tianyue's biological brother, he was a cousin of the same generation, and the three Shangguan sisters were his juniors. If he had a choice, he really wouldn't want his daughter to be associated with this guy. More importantly, these three girls might be the heirs of the Shangguan family in this generation.

"Young Master Yan, it's really unfortunate. Bing'er and her sisters are currently in seclusion for cultivation, and I'm afraid they won't be able to see you for a while."

Shangguan Longyin quickly composed himself and replied without clarifying the matter, only saying that it was inconvenient for Shangguan Bing'er and the others to meet, and that the Haomiao Palace was indeed unwilling for their daughter to have too much of a relationship with this person.

"Is that so? That's quite a pity. By the way, where are your Grand Palace Master and Second Palace Master? I have important matters to discuss with them."

Yan chuckled and agreed, then inquired about Shangguan Tianyang and Shangguan Tianyue. He wasn't in a hurry about Shangguan Bing'er and her sister's matter; since Haomiao Palace hadn't openly objected, he could proceed secretly. However, he needed to force Shangguan Tianyang and the others to make a decision regarding Youqing Valley as soon as possible.

"Well, all three palace masters are in the Vast Expanse Palace. Young Master Yan, please follow me!"

Shangguan Longyin did not hesitate for long before leading Yan and the little witch into the vast palace deep within Tianzhu Island. After a series of teleportations, Yan finally arrived at a somewhat familiar palace once again.

There are three chairs on the main seat of the palace. Shangguan Tianyang is in the center, and on his left and right are the Second Palace Master Shangguan Tianyue and the Emperor of the Zhongtian Empire Shangguan Tianxing.

The fact that the three most powerful brothers in the Zhongtian Empire gathered together shows how much they value Yan and that they have made up their minds.

"Young Master Yan, please have a seat."

Shangguan Tianyang spoke gently, and Shangguan Longyin led him to sit down opposite the three brothers. Then, the Palace Master of the Zhongtian Empire slowly retreated behind Shangguan Tianxing, adopting the posture of a servant.

Yan sat down opposite the three men with an air of authority and said loudly, "Three Palace Masters, it seems you have made your decision! Then I won't waste any more words. When will you make your move against Youqing Valley?"

“Young Master Yan, Youqing Valley has been allied with my Haomiao Palace for many years, yet it has chosen to betray us. We will naturally not let the traitor go. However, the Lord of the Underworld is not easy to deal with. A single move can affect the whole situation. I wonder if Young Master Yan has any means to deal with the Lord of the Underworld.”

Grand Master Shangguan Tianyang of the Vast Palace said frankly that they had already investigated and found out some details of the collusion between the Valley of Affection and the Blood Red Prison, and most of the interests involved were related to the Zhongtian Empire.

They had already made up their minds to deal with the Valley of Affection and the Crimson Prison, but the existence of the Lord of the Underworld made them hesitant to act recklessly, which put them in a very difficult position.

Chapter 588 Second Sister Fei'er

"You don't need to worry about the Lord of the Underworld. I'm here to resolve this issue once and for all. However, before dealing with the Lord of the Underworld, we need to dismantle his forces. If the Crimson Prison is disturbed, it could easily trigger his premature descent. Therefore, we should eliminate the Valley of Affection."

Yan stated his demands very decisively. He had come to the Vast Expanse Palace to make contact because he had already decided to destroy the Valley of Affection.

He had already mobilized the Heavenly Evil Sect before he arrived. The powerful figures from the Heavenly Evil Sect and the Fei Li royal family had already rushed to the Zhongtian Empire. On the way, he also went to Xue Shen Mountain, believing that Xue Aotian would not let this opportunity pass. Next was the most crucial Hao Miao Palace.

However, the resistance from the Vast Palace was unexpectedly small. It was unexpected that the three brothers had already made up their minds before he arrived, but they did not act rashly because they were wary of the Lord of the Underworld.

At this moment, Shangguan Tianxing spoke up again: "Young Master Yan, how confident are you in dealing with the Lord of the Underworld? Could you reveal some details to put our minds at ease?"

"You can rest assured, I will personally deal with the Lord of the Underworld this time. You may not even have a chance to participate."

Yan said indifferently, "While the Lord of the Netherworld's Heavenly Transformation cultivation is indeed unsolvable, in the God Realm he is merely a lowly ant, and such an existence is intolerable to the God Realm..."

Shangguan Tianyang's eyes flickered as he thought of more information, and he tentatively asked, "So, does Young Master Yan have contact with the legendary God Realm?"