His hands formed a series of mysterious seals, and he suddenly opened his eyes, twin beams of divine light bursting from within.
"Your purpose in coming here is to travel to the Nether Domain? You seek the protection of the Nether Domain Ruler? With my strength, I am indeed no match for the Nether Domain Ruler. But don't think that the Nether Domain Ruler's protection makes you safe." Strange, shimmering light swirled through his eyes as countless strands of law power coiled around his body.
The law power first manifested as streaks of flowing light, then slowly blossomed into strange flowers around him—one, two, three—until six had bloomed. Only the last one remained. This seventh bud was swollen and taut, as though it could burst open at any moment.
"Tens of thousands of years I have waited here, hidden away, for the moment the Seven Lotus blooms.
The Nether Domain world.
The edge of the Ninefold Deathlands.
Across the vast, boundless wasteland, countless tents had been erected. Hundreds of clans from the fifteen cities of the Nether Domain had gathered here, each one staking out their own territory, banners swaying in the wind.
The Jade Seal Clan might have been ranked among the top three clans in Blackstone City, but across all fifteen cities of the Nether Domain, it barely made a dent. The most powerful clans in the entire Nether Domain world were concentrated in Nether City—the very heart of the Nether Domain. Any single clan pulled from Nether City could crush those of the other fourteen cities.
Becoming a disciple of the Nether Domain Ruler meant not only a very real chance of stepping into the realm of Spirit Gods, but also the authority to rule Nether City and receive tributes from countless clans. The temptation was undeniable.
Though everyone knew the Ninefold Deathlands were filled with danger, they still pressed forward undaunted.
A group of travelers arrived at the Jade Seal Clan's encampment—
"Uncle Luo, we meet again," Nie Li greeted Luo Xiao with a smile.
"Niece's husband Nie Li has come as well," Luo Xiao returned with a faint smile. His gaze swept over the people surrounding Nie Li, and his brows arched slightly. "And these people are…?"
Luo Xiao could sense that the auras emanating from Nie Li's group were all astonishing. They had very likely all reached Black Gold or even Legendary rank. The tall, powerfully built young man with black wings growing from his back was one thing—yet the rest of them were so young, and their cultivation was this formidable?
Given more time, what heights could they possibly reach?
Nie Li introduced
When Luo Xiao heard that Ye Ziyun was Nie Li's fiancée, he cast a few extra glances her way and offered a courteous nod. Ye Ziyun's fair cheeks flushed crimson—she didn't know whether to respond or stay silent, and could only glare at Nie Li in annoyance.
Nie Li chuckled and scratched the back of his head.
"With Niece's husband Nie Li's current standing, there is really no need for him to risk coming to the Ninefold Deathlands!" Luo Xiao said to Nie Li in a low voice.
Nie Li was now a high-level Runic Pattern master. If something were to happen to him inside the Ninefold Deathlands, Luo Xiao would be devastated.
Once they entered the Ninefold Deathlands, the experts of every clan would be in competition with one another. Friction between them would be inevitable. Every clan had numerous half-step Spirit God experts—far beyond what Nie Li could contend with.
Nie Li naturally understood Luo Xiao's concerns and smiled. "Don't worry, Uncle Luo. We're just here to see the sights. We won't take any unnecessary risks." Of course, Nie Li had no intention of simply sightseeing, but to ease Luo Xiao's worries, he had no choice but to say so.
Hearing Nie Li's words, Luo Xiao relaxed slightly.
"Why hasn't everyone entered the Ninefold Deathlands yet?" Nie Li asked.