My filial piety will never change

Gongsun Ningyu quickly and briefly recounted the events. After Zhao Yuchen finished listening, he said to the gods, "All of you, get out."

The gods hesitated, and Hades sighed, "Go out."

Only Master Zhao Yuchen and his apprentice, Shen Jing, Ye Ye and Pluto were left in the hall.

Zhao Yuchen withdrew the God-Slaying Sword in his hand and said to Hades, "You only have one choice now. Help us leave this place. You can stay if you want, or leave if you want."

Before seeing Zhao Yuchen's methods, he believed that no one could escape the seal, but now he was not so sure. He lowered his head and said, "I really have no choice..."

Chapter 172 Unlocking the Second Seal

"This was once the location of the array's center, but since the second seal was opened, it has disappeared."

Hades led everyone to the west of the sealed place. There was a small sand pool with a stone pit in it. The eye of the formation was originally placed in the pit.

Zhao Yuchen looked at Ye Ye, and Ye Ye nodded and said, "There is indeed a formation center here. Since it has disappeared, we have to find the second formation center again."

"If there is a center of the formation, it will definitely emit fluctuations. However, the sealed area is too large, and only those with a cultivation level above the Divine Realm can sense the fluctuations. It will probably take a lot of time to find it." Hades said truthfully.

After agreeing to cooperate, he showed a very positive attitude. It seemed that a glimmer of hope had been rekindled. He just couldn't tell whether he hoped to leave or to send Zhao Yuchen and his group of evil spirits away as soon as possible.

However, the second-level seal array is obviously more hidden than the first-level seal, and it is not so easy to find.

Is it like looking for a needle in a haystack?

Zhao Yuchen opened his eyes of insight, but he could see nothing.

"Whether it's a seal or a barrier, they're all merely manifestations of Dao power. And they must correspond to the environment they created. As long as we find the Dao rhyme that connects to it, we'll find the core." The Divine Crystal transformed into a master and said leisurely, "I can draw four Dao rhyme talismans and search in a straight line from the center in all directions. I'll quickly find the formation base."

Zhao Yuchen patted her shoulder heavily, "The most effective one!"

He almost slapped the divine crystal into the ground, and with a resentful expression, he drew a Dao rhyme spell on everyone's palm.

The closer you are to the center of the formation, the more intense the talisman's reaction will be, thus locking the exact position.

Gongsun Ningyu suggested, "Then let's split up into groups."

Everyone agreed. According to the arrangement, Pluto and Ye Ye would be in one group, Sheng Ying and Gu Lingling would be in another, and Gongsun Ningyu and Shen Jing would be in another.

Zhao Yuchen was in a separate group. There were exactly four groups.

Four groups of people gathered at the core area and dispersed in all directions.

...

"It's hard to imagine that you can return to normal."

Pluto is in a group with Ye Ye, and the former is surprised by her changes.

Ye Ye said: "I feel the same incredible as you. This is all thanks to Zhao Yuchen. Besides, we can settle the grudge between us after we find a way out."

The two parted ways due to different ideologies, and then fought and killed each other, it can be said that they were irreconcilable.

But Hades smiled bitterly and said, "Forget it. I don't have the heart to settle accounts with you right now. Even if I kill you, it won't change the situation. If you can really find a way out, then leave. Just consider it as an explanation to Yuxuan Continent and your sacrificed companions as a representative of those who were sealed away back then."

Ye Ye's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, "Are you really not going to leave?"

Hades said, "If I leave, what will happen to the citizens of Hades? Or perhaps I no longer have the courage to return to the surface."

Back then, he had given up on finding a new way out, choosing instead to accept reality and thrive here, even erasing some of the memories of his companions. He had lost much of his faith. Besides continuing to curl up here, he found no meaning in anything he did.

Ye Ye stopped talking and continued his exploration mission.

...

The direction Zhao Yuchen chose was the east. The talisman in his hand gradually became brighter as the distance increased. This was the result of the Taoist rhyme reaction.

He was delighted and increased his speed, turning and flying in a direction roughly east. The light emitted by the talisman was already a little dazzling.

Guided by the spell, he landed on a dry riverbed.

There is a circle of black inscriptions on the ground in the center of the riverbed. These inscriptions are constantly changing their structure, rejecting all intrusion from foreign objects.

Zhao Yuchen used the communication stone to notify everyone to come over.

While waiting, he carefully studied the inscription array. As the core of the second seal, it looked a little strange, as if it was an array within an array.

He really wanted to inject the yin and yang energies to see what the reaction would be, but then he changed his mind and decided to wait until everyone gathered. Otherwise, if nothing unexpected happened, he would be finished without anyone to help.

Although the sealed area is large, everyone is a powerful person above the Divine Realm, and they soon arrived at the riverbed where Zhao Yuchen was.

After some research and experimentation, I found that there was no other way except to forcibly destroy the center of the array.

However, if it is destroyed forcibly, it will cause the collapse of the entire sealed space and lead to worse consequences.

This is what Pluto said before, no one can leave the second seal.

Zhao Yuchen observed it carefully with his Eye of Insight and said, "There are thirty-six inscriptions on it. Their power exists independently but is also interconnected. Every time they rotate, their properties change, making it extremely difficult to crack. However, if thirty-six people can simultaneously inject the properties corresponding to each rune into it, these inscriptions will cease to function, while the space of the sealed area will remain unaffected."

Pluto shook his head. "To do this, one must be familiar with their operating principles and determine their properties one by one. And thirty-six people needing to master these properties simultaneously is simply unrealistic."

Zhao Yuchen said seriously, "I've roughly understood the operating rules, and I can also use the Yin and Yang energies to evolve and create attributes. The problem is how to pass the evolved attribute power to others. My three masters have all practiced the Yin and Yang method and can master it, but it's hard to say for others."

"Alas, ultimately, I, Shen Jing, must take action." Shen Jing stepped forward again. "As we said before, all attributes are derived from Dao rhyme. As long as I use the original Dao rhyme to imprint these attributes, even if I haven't practiced the Yin-Yang method, I can use them normally in a short period of time."

Everyone was delighted and immediately asked Hades to gather people, while Zhao Yuchen began to create corresponding familiar attributes according to the changes in the inscription array.

The troops gathered quickly. In addition to the original dozen or so Divine Realm cultivators, there were also some citizens in the Yuhua Realm.

These people already knew the past of the sealed land. Instead of showing disgust, they were full of fighting spirit and expressed their determination to break through this seal and gain true freedom.

Pluto's heart was filled with complex emotions. He knew that he might be wrong, and that he was the only one who was afraid and didn't dare to face the situation...

There was no time to think about it. With the help of the divine crystal, everyone was branded with attributes that matched one of the inscriptions.

Finally, at Zhao Yuchen's command, everyone attacked at the same time and injected their strength into the agreed inscription.

The inscription array hummed and slowly stopped rotating. The light on it gradually faded.

Rumble~

Next to the inscription array, a space hole was torn open.

Gu Lingling said: "It's the exit!"

Everyone cheered immediately.

The Valkyrie looked at the faint light coming from the other side of the cave, her beautiful eyes filled with tears. Millions of years of waiting and torture finally had a result.

Pluto's lips trembled as well. "It's the exit... We can leave now..."

Chapter 173 Solving the Source of the Problem

To be on the safe side, Zhao Yuchen took out the flag of the derived formation and fixed the surrounding space.

At the same time, in order to prevent the second seal from being activated again, the yin and yang energies are used to completely lock it, not giving it any chance to operate.

After doing all this, he looked at Pluto and Ye Ye: "Have you made up your mind?"

Ye Ye said: "I will not change my decision. I will return to Yuxuan Continent and continue to fight against the foreign demons. I will give an explanation to my deceased companions."

Pluto looked at his subordinates, each of whose faces showed curiosity and yearning for the outside world.

At this moment, his tangled and complicated emotions gradually became clear, and he finally said: "I have decided to lead the citizens above the Yuhua realm to return to Yuxuan Continent with you to contribute to the fight against the foreign demons."

Zhao Yuchen gave him an admiring look. "Many citizens have already gotten used to life here. I won't force them to leave. Later, I'll have people build a teleportation array here so that spiritual energy from the outside world can be transported to the sealed area, turning this place into a normal world."

Hades said gratefully, "Thank you."

Although many members of the God Clan have fallen and their overall strength is no longer what it used to be, these more than ten powerful God Realm warriors can still play a big role. If they are given enough resources, their cultivation can even be further enhanced, and it is not impossible for them to recover to their peak.

After the discussion was completed, a group of people entered the space channel in a mighty manner.

...

"I'm back... I'm finally back..."

Dust was flying all over the sky outside the hill, and Ye Ye's face was full of excitement.

Pluto also had a similar expression, and his subordinates looked at him curiously. After all, they had lost their memories of Yuxuan Continent.

"Look, there is a teleportation array here."

Gu Lingling discovered a teleportation array on the side of the hill. Just as Pluto said, it was most likely connected to the outside world.

huh~

At this time, the teleportation array emitted light, and seven or eight monks from outside the domain emerged from it. Their cultivation was all at the true immortal realm, and the leader was actually an old acquaintance, Feng Luan.

The cultivation level Feng Luan displayed at this moment was the divine realm.

As soon as she landed here, she was shocked by the aura of the powerful gods. Her beautiful eyes widened and cold sweat broke out.

Zhao Yuchen chuckled and said, "We meet again, what a coincidence."

"withdraw!"

Fengluan cried out softly, and teleported away first. The method she used was exactly the same as at Ten Thousand Demon Lake. It was a teleportation without any prelude or warning.

But others were not so lucky. They either had to use the teleportation array or escape by manpower.

Although the teleportation array was activated immediately, five people were still forced to stay behind.

We learned from them that the Demon Emperor received feedback after the first seal of the Black Silence Desert was lifted.

The Demon Emperor was very familiar with this seal, having been one of the people who had participated in its construction. He knew that the gods were sealed within it. He also knew the follow-up measures that would be taken after the second seal was activated.

So he sent Feng Luan, who had absorbed the spirit of High Priest Ma Lu and reached the divine realm, to lead a group of True Immortals to close the net. Unexpectedly, they were still a step too late. The gods had already emerged from their seal, and the mastermind behind this was still their old rival Yin Yang Valley.

I don’t know if Fengluan destroyed the teleportation array as soon as she returned, but the teleportation array here has lost its effect.

It seems that he is afraid that Zhao Yuchen and others will directly counterattack.

After dealing with these true immortals, Zhao Yuchen picked up the base of the Wuji Yin-Yang Formation.

With the help of the Wuji Yin-Yang Formation, the group flew towards the outskirts of the Black Desert.

"When we first started fighting the monsters from outside the domain, this place was still an oasis." Ye Ye looked at the dark desert with storms all over the sky and was inspired.

Shengying was a little puzzled. "The Black Silence Desert is located in the west, and the demons from outside the domain came from the east. Why did they choose this place as the main battlefield?"

Ye Ye asked in return: "Don't you know the origins of Upper Xuantian, Lower Xuantian, and the demons from outside the domain?"

Gongsun Ningyu said, "We only know that our world is called Lower Xuantian, and our ancestors were exiled from Upper Xuantian. And every 30 million years, there's a major purge. We don't know much else."

At this time, Hades said, "Lower Xuantian isn't just home to exiles; it also houses native creatures. After each cleansing, the exiled creatures are annihilated, but a very small number of native creatures remain. This remnant isn't accidental; it's intentional on the part of Upper Xuantian. They leave some native creatures behind to control the subsequent exiled sinners."

Gu Lingling asked, "They have all been exiled. Do they still need to be restrained?"

Ye Ye said, "The creatures exiled to Lower Xuantian have all violated the laws of Upper Xuantian. These people are unruly and unruly. If they are not restrained, they are likely to use the resources of Lower Xuantian to cause trouble for Upper Xuantian. Using local creatures to restrain them is the most time-saving and labor-saving way."

Shengying sneered and said, "Since those who are exiled will inevitably die, whether they are themselves or their descendants, why not just execute them directly instead of exiling them?"

Ye Ye replied, "It is said that this is related to the laws of Shangxuantian. This practice can make the laws of Shangxuantian run more stably. Of course, we cannot confirm whether this is true."

Zhao Yuchen said with pity, "It's too tragic that the local creatures have been used as tools even though they have done nothing wrong."

The Hades said, "They don't want to endure this unfair treatment for generations. They want to change this, even if it means falling into darkness. So, long ago, their ancestors delved into the ways of darkness and transformed their own bloodlines from the black chaos, transforming into dark demons. They intended to use this power to resist the unfair treatment of Upper Xuantian. But unfortunately, the tribes led by their ancestors failed in the challenge and had to return to Lower Xuantian to survive. After that, they would gather strength again and make continuous attacks on Upper Xuantian, but each time they ended in failure. Upper Xuantian did not punish their resistance, and continued to exile criminals according to the original rules, and carried out a cleanup every 30 million years."

Gongsun Ningyu seemed to realize something. "Are the local creatures you mentioned the same as the demons from outside the domain today?"

Hades nodded. "That's right. The ancestors of us gods were exiled during this cycle. Initially, we had a cooperative relationship with the native creatures. We even intermarried and reproduced, intending to join forces to fight against Shang Xuantian. But in the end, for unknown reasons, conflicts arose, leading the native creatures to annihilate us. We were more powerful and drove them out of the domain. Over this 30 million-year cycle, they have been trying to reclaim their land and annihilate these exiles and their descendants. This ultimately escalated into a series of wars. The current Black Desert is the ancestral land of the native creatures, where traces of their civilization, generations inhabited..."

Gu Lingling said, "It sounds like we are the villains who are depriving people of their homes."

Hades said: "If we hadn't fought, we would have been the ones to be destroyed. There is no right or wrong at all."

Zhao Yuchen said, "If we really want to determine who is right and who is wrong, the source is actually Shangxuantian. The disputes between the local creatures and the criminals are also what they are happy to see. Perhaps, there were people from Shangxuantian behind the scenes who were intensifying the conflict. In short, we must eliminate the source of the problem!"

Chapter 174 Master, Your Face is So Red

"I deserve death. This mission has failed again..."

Feng Luan knelt before the Demon Emperor and recounted everything she had seen and heard, trembling with fear as she waited for his punishment.

The Demon Emperor Yindang's face was solemn. He stretched out his little hand and gently stroked Fengluan's face, "Get up."

Feng Luan still didn't dare to stand up. She lowered her head and didn't dare to speak.

Yin Cang continued, "It has been confirmed that the Ten Thousand Demons Banner has fallen into the hands of Ao Bibi of the Dragon Clan. The demon clan has been completely unified. The Xuanwu Clan leader you captured is useless."

Feng Luan now almost had her face pressed to the ground.