After hearing
Nie Li nodded. He planned to have
Although the crisis facing the City of Radiance had not been fully resolved, the families of the Black Hell World would undoubtedly be eager to go — the environment there was far too harsh, incomparable to the City of Radiance.
These matters were best left to Ye Mo and Ye Zong to handle.
After bidding Li Heng farewell, Nie Li departed with
At that moment, on a distant mountainside.
Watching Nie Li and Duan Jian's figures gradually disappear into the distance, a raggedly dressed old man sat cross-legged there, his eyes radiating beams of sharp light as he watched them leave.
In this moment, he bore no trace of the crazed demeanor he had shown before. Though his clothes were tattered, they could not diminish the aura he projected — sharp as a peerless blade. This aura was so overwhelming that the surrounding trees trembled and shook.
Seeming to ponder something, he murmured, "I wonder just how far you'll be able to comprehend that True Word."
His face was devoid of joy or sorrow. A moment later, he closed his eyes and sat in meditation, cultivating quietly.
For over ten minutes as they flew across the Black Hell World, Nie Li kept feeling as though a pair of eyes was watching him from the darkness, forcing him to remain on high alert. It was only after several hours that the sensation gradually faded, and Nie Li secretly let out a breath of relief.
He could tell that the old man was an extraordinarily formidable character. From now on, he would keep as far away from him as possible.
Nie Li and his companions returned to the ancient formation and entered its depths.
City of Radiance.
The news of Nie Li and
Nie Li was now the city's hope for the future, and every family had placed great expectations upon him.
Duan Jian's affairs were settled. Next, they would need to travel to the Netherworld. After careful deliberation, Nie Li decided to bring Ye Ziyun,
Since Duan Jian had advanced to the Legendary realm, the effects of the Soul Formation would allow the others to advance much more quickly as well. If they could reach the Legendary level, they would be able to handle whatever unknown dangers might arise.
Nie Li had already formed Soul Formations with Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ning'er, and the others. Fighting together, their combined strength would increase dramatically. With the Feather Flame Goddess lending her aid, they would likely be able to protect themselves even against peak Legendary or even Demigod-level opponents.
Moreover, the Soul Formation would allow them to sense each other's positions and circumstances, ensuring their safety.
Among the ten of them, if even one could earn the favor of the Netherworld's Master, they would be able to resolve the City of Radiance's current crisis.
After receiving Nie Li's summons, Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ning'er, Du Ze, Lu Piao, and the others quickly gathered at Ye Ziyun's villa.
"Nie Li, I suddenly sensed a powerful law force entering my Soul Sea. Did one of you advance to Legendary?" Du Ze asked in confusion.
"Yes. Duan Jian and I made a trip to the Black Hell World. Duan Jian has advanced to the Legendary realm," Nie Li confirmed, then recounted everything that had happened in the Black Hell World.
So Nie Li and Duan Jian had already been to the Black Hell World, and Duan Jian had actually advanced to Legendary. After forming the Soul Formation, the power Duan Jian had refined during his advancement would flow through the formation into the others' Soul Seas, allowing them to advance as well.
"Nie Li, you went to the Black Hell World without even telling us!" Lu Piao grumbled. "I've been cultivating here and I'm about to die of boredom!"
Nie Li shrugged. "Forget the Black Hell World. This time, I'm planning to take you somewhere far more exciting."
"Where?" Lu Piao's eyes lit up immediately.
Everyone else looked on with curiosity.
"The Netherworld — the Ninefold Death Ground!" Nie Li said with a slight smile, looking at Lu Piao.
Seeing the cryptic expression on Nie Li's face, Lu Piao felt a chill creep up his spine for no apparent reason.
"Isn't that place dangerous? If it's too dangerous, I'm not going," Lu Piao said, shrinking his head back.
"Are you even a man?"
"Who says I'm not a man? Fine, I'll go — what's the big deal?" Lu Piao huffed.
Nie Li's thoughts drifted, and he glanced at Ye Ziyun. He saw her cheeks flush crimson as if something had occurred to her, and she quickly turned her head away. Then he looked at Xiao Ning'er and noticed a flash of melancholy crossing her eyes before she lowered her head. The atmosphere grew slightly awkward, and Nie Li couldn't help but rub his nose.
From today onward, Ye Ziyun was his fiancée.
In truth, Nie Li was incredibly excited inside. He wanted nothing more than to take Ye Ziyun in his arms and hold her tenderly, but with so many friends around, he couldn't very well say that.
Du Ze, Lu Piao, and the others all shared knowing smiles as they looked at Nie Li.
"Nie Li, you're something else, managing to win over Goddess Ziyun so quickly and winning over both the City Lord and Lord Ye Mo!" Lu Piao said with a meaningful grin, nudging Nie Li and whispering in his ear.