To Tongxuan Continent.

This was an idea he had long harbored.

But back then, his cultivation had not reached the Profound Pill Realm, and his martial skills were only at the peak of the Mysterious Grade. Even if he reluctantly reached Tongxuan Continent, he probably wouldn't be able to venture deep into Abyssal Valley.

But now.

He had already reached the Profound Pill Realm and mastered all four forms of the Stone Wall.

Compared to the time of the Qingzhou Sword Fighting Conference, his strength had grown exponentially.

Even if he couldn't enter Abyssal Valley, he was confident he could withdraw unharmed.

"If I can reach the Profound Pill Second Heaven before setting out, that would be ideal!"

Ye Qingchen thought to himself as he stroked his chin.

After a fierce battle at Netherworld Mountain, his cultivation had completely stabilized and was steadily advancing toward the Profound Pill Second Heaven. Achieving the Profound Pill Second Heaven was only a matter of time.

"Besides, Elder Kong must have many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. I'll go and take a look tomorrow!"

Ye Qingchen made up his mind.

Because there are many masters in Tongxuan Continent, and he might encounter powerful figures from Taixu Continent when venturing into Abyssal Valley, he needed to prepare well. This way, even if he met those on the Silver Battle List, he could retreat unharmed.

However.

Ye Qingchen was unaware that the greatest threat to him did not come from those on the Silver Battle List, but from within Netherworld Mountain.

Netherworld Mountain.

After several eradications by the Martial Arts Arena, there were hardly any demons left in the mountain.

But tonight.

Several shadows suddenly appeared.

"Swoosh!" "Swoosh!" "Swoosh!"

These figures quickly swept through the mountain, finally halting in front of the ruined great hall. Under the dim moonlight, it was clear that these figures were terrifying demons.

There stood the Tiger Demon King, towering nearly three meters, with the head of a tiger and a humanoid body, surrounded by swirling black energy!

There was the Eagle Demon King, half-human, half-eagle, its wings spread several meters wide!

There was the Ape Demon King, massive and imposing like a small mountain!

...

In total, seven Demon Kings appeared here.

Each one of them was stronger than the Jiao Demon King that Ye Qingchen had previously slain!

But now.

They respectfully stood still, watching a figure ahead clad in a large cloak, their face obscured in darkness.

"Have you found the Jiao Demon King?"

The person in black spoke slowly, their voice low and cold, like a chilling wind rising from the Nine Netherworld, sending shivers down the spine.

"No!"

"The Jiao Demon King's aura has completely vanished."

"Not only that, but almost all the other demons in the mountain have also been slaughtered."

"It was clearly exterminated by someone!"

The Demon Kings spoke one after another.

As they spoke, they were also filled with curiosity.

It should be noted.

The Jiao Demon King was not weak and even had a token bestowed by its master, yet it was inexplicably slain.

"Have you found any clues?"

The person in black asked again.

The Demon Kings exchanged glances and shook their heads.

Only the Lion Demon King pondered for a moment before stepping forward, holding a piece of something in his hands and said, "We found a fragment nearby, which should be from a sword, perhaps the Jiao Demon King's death is related to the owner of this sword!"

The person in black glanced casually, but his pupils contracted involuntarily. The fragment was entirely silver-white, resembling shattered silver.

"Silver Dragon Sword!"

"This is Ye Qingchen's weapon!"

Cold light gleamed in the eyes of the person in black.

There were many with whom he held grudges in this life.

But the one he hated the most was undoubtedly Ye Qingchen.

"Does Lord Mu know the owner of this sword?" the Lion Demon King asked in confusion.

"Not only do I know him, but he is also my mortal enemy!" The person in black's gaze sank, his voice growing colder: "Since it's him, this will be easy. Let's kill him to avenge the Jiao Demon King..."

"Ye Qingchen!"

"This time, we will settle all new and old scores!"

"Yes!"

The seven Demon Kings bowed their heads together.

In the depths of Netherworld Mountain.

Murderous intent chilled the air.

Ye Qingchen knew nothing of this. After returning from White Cloud Manor, he sequestered himself for three days, refining the four forms of the Stone Wall to perfection before emerging. He went straight to the great hall to meet Qin Wentian and Kong Shun.

The two seemed to have already guessed Ye Qingchen's intention, as they sat cross-legged at a wooden table brewing tea, the fragrance of the tea swirling around them.

"This time you're heading out again, and soon you'll be leaving, right?"

"That's right, I'm going to Tongxuan Continent. It could be as short as half a year, or as long as three to five years." Ye Qingchen drank his tea in one gulp and then said, "But rest assured, once I find my father's whereabouts, I will return."

Qin Wentian's face remained composed, neither joyful nor sorrowful.

He was well aware.

Ye Qingchen had already reached the Profound Pill Realm, and to further increase his strength, he needed to go out and experience the world.

If he were confined to Taotian Palace, to Celestial Peak Country, to the Cyan Continent, he would forever be limited to that place.

"Taotian Palace will always be your home!" Qin Wentian took out a jade pendant and handed it to Ye Qingchen: "Jiang Churan has left; she left this behind, saying that if you wish to see her in the future, you can find her in the Northern Domain!"

Northern Domain!

Ye Qingchen's heart trembled.

In truth, to Ye Qingchen, Jiang Churan had always been quite mysterious.

Jiang Churan never spoke of her origins or background.

But Ye Qingchen never expected Jiang Churan to hail from the Northern Domain.

Ye Qingchen nodded, understanding that Jiang Churan did not wish to part from him; it was just that she was reluctant to. The feelings built over a year of companionship were not something that could be easily severed.

"If I have the chance, I will definitely visit her in the Northern Domain!"

Ye Qingchen picked up the jade pendant, nodding heavily.

"Here are three 'Explosive Spirit Pills' I prepped for you. These are Earth Grade Middle-tier pills. After consumption, they will temporarily unleash your full potential, though they will also leave you extremely weak, so avoid using them unless absolutely necessary!"

Beside him, Kong Shun handed over three pills.

Ye Qingchen took them and looked.

The pills were a deep red, exuding tremendous and terrifying medicinal power, and holding them gave a faint burning sensation, as if he were grasping a volcano ready to erupt at any moment!

"Thank you, Elder Kong, I will remember!"

Ye Qingchen felt somewhat moved in his heart.

Over the past year.

Both Kong Shun and Qin Wentian treated him as their own. This bond was something he would never forget. Taking the pills, Ye Qingchen took a deep breath and said:

"In the time to come, I'll have to trouble Elder Kong and Elder Qin to look after Ye Qing. She could very well be my only relative in this world, and I don't want anything to happen to her!"

Qin Wentian nodded, just about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. Then the light around the entire hall dimmed, as if plunged into the abyss, and then a sharp voice echoed through the sky:

"Ye Qingchen, after I kill you, I will naturally kill Ye Qing too, reuniting your family!"

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