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"Bang!"
A short, abrupt explosion echoed from deep within the cave, followed by a tremor!
This is bad; something is coming out!
And in large numbers!
In a hurry, I had no choice but to use the Spatial Crystal to carve out a small space to hide in, halting my advance and taking refuge within this protective barrier, where I would not be detected.
What! How could this happen?!
I felt no trace of demonic energy at the cave entrance, yet now a massive horde of Monsters is suddenly appearing, just like the last time I saw them, as wave after wave of beasts burst forth from Purgatory into the human realm!
"Ah—!"
After a painful tearing sound, all the beasts vanished in an instant!
Is there someone else here besides the monsters?!
Could it be a malevolent spirit?
Thinking this, I leaped out from the space and quickly made my way deeper into Purgatory.
The further I went in, the more my heart raced!
What happened to the legendary appearance of Purgatory?!
Desolate flames, barren exposed ground, surrounded by rocky walls with nothing else in sight, and not a hint of life to be felt.
The previous Horde of Monsters and the voices that came from them seemed to have been silenced by something, leaving no trace behind.
True Purgatory is constantly scorched by its own flames; those who find themselves in Purgatory endure relentless torment and suffering. Only a few with strong willpower can survive and break free from Purgatory.
But now Purgatory looks desolate and barren, more like a wasteland, devoid of any sense of horror.
How could it be like this?
Purgatory is part of Hell; it’s impossible that the ancestors did not react to such destruction. Did they just allow it to be ruined?
No, it seems that the situation here is not so simple. I stopped my steps at a depth of several thousand meters deeper than before; there must have been a great battle!
I noticed signs of fighting on the stone walls on both sides not far away, as well as scorch marks. It was clear that a barrier had once been set up here, which was later destroyed by someone.
“Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle…”
Listening closely, I could hear faint sounds resembling boiling water.
I was taken aback. Did I accidentally walk into the very center of Purgatory?
The Hellfire Pool is located at the very center of Purgatory.
The liquid in this Blood Pool is the essence drained from the most wicked beings in the three realms, leaving behind their dried husks to suffer punishment, while their blood flows into the Hellfire Pool in Purgatory.
The blood here is sufficiently evil, and the power of the Hellfire Pool should not be underestimated. To pass through Purgatory, one must soak in the Hellfire Pool. If one's will is even slightly weak or if any impure thoughts arise, they will immediately dissolve into blood and merge into the pool. However, those who can emerge from here must possess ironclad resolve.
I responded accordingly; the Hellfire Pool is indeed the key to Purgatory!
Before I could approach the Hellfire Pool, I couldn't help but gasp in shock, “Hiss—”
Is there someone in this pool?!
The bare upper body was exposed above the surface, while the lower half was submerged in the Blood Pool. Just from that silhouette, I felt an unsettling familiarity, especially with that long white hair.
“Sha?”
I hesitated and called out softly.
The person did not respond, but their body stiffened!
"Sha!"
Indeed, this person was most likely Sha!
I was excited and about to step forward when the person suddenly trembled a few times, followed by a violent shaking around us!
"Damn it!"
The person cursed under their breath and swiftly came ashore, heading straight for me.
It was indeed Sha!
Sha grabbed my arm and pulled me behind him. My back was pressed tightly against the wall, and Sha's body was tense, his mental state extremely strained. He whispered, "Miss, behind you, stand firm!"
Sha struggled to utter those words, his voice hoarse.
I was even more certain that the roar I had heard earlier must have come from Sha. But what exactly had happened here?!
In just a few breaths, Hellfire Pool suddenly erupted with a deafening explosion!
"Boom!"
A continuous stream of monsters appeared again, rushing madly toward the breach in Purgatory, the only path to the human realm.
I was dumbfounded; this—
"Miss, I'll protect you, you need to escape quickly!"
Sha was panicking for the first time; I could feel his body trembling.
The entire space was filled with the surging monsters. Even if I tried my hardest, there was no way I could withstand their frenzied charge!
Helpless, I could only use the Space Stone again to temporarily shelter myself and Sha within it.
"Miss!" Sha said, a bit anxious when he saw I wasn't responding.
"It's fine, they can't hurt me here."
Sha seemed skeptical; no matter how strong the barrier, it couldn't stop this Horde of Monsters.
"This is another space; they can't see us," I explained.
Sha nodded, seemingly relieved. "How did you get here, Miss?"
"I encountered the Demon Lord in the Underworld and thought he might have hidden something here."
"That's right, it's the Fire Blood Pearl!"
"Fire Blood Pearl? What does it have to do with this Hellfire Pool?"
"The Demon Lord used the Hellfire Pool to cultivate the Fire Blood Pearl. He placed that pearl in the pool, and every drop of blood in the pool belongs to those who are constantly awakening; they are controlled by the Demon Lord!"
"What!" I was filled with Great Terror. The Hellfire Pool has existed since ancient times within Purgatory, and it likely contains billions of creatures' blood! What's more terrifying is that there must be all kinds of powerful beings inside; if they are all controlled by the Demon Lord, wouldn't the three realms be destroyed?
"I went through life and death for revenge and broke through Purgatory, so the Hellfire Pool has no effect on me. I've been soaking in it for a while, trying to find a way to destroy the Fire Blood Pearl... but I still failed."
"Was it my surprise that startled you earlier?"
"Don't blame yourself, Miss. It's my lack of ability; otherwise, I would have shattered it long ago."
"What about the Grim Reaper? Doesn't he react to Purgatory like this?!"
"The Divine Lord has gone to the human realm to seal those escaping Demons. I'm afraid... such a big hole can't be blocked by him alone."
"I think I understand what the Demon Lord is planning. He's doing all this just to occupy the human realm and declare himself king, hm!"
"Perhaps, among the three realms, the human realm is the weakest and most leaderless. The Demon Lord relies on the Hellfire Pool to breed creatures rampantly. If he succeeds, it is likely that he will lead the human realm to monopolize the situation."
"Damn it, if he succeeds, the combined strength of human beings wouldn't be enough for those creatures to eat for three days! We humans are utterly powerless!"
"Miss, don't worry. With the power of the Grim Reaper, those creatures won't be allowed to run rampant."
"As long as the Fire Blood Pearl isn't destroyed, there will come a day when even our ancestors will be helpless."
"Right now, there's only one way left... Are you willing to give it a try, Miss?" Sha's expression was tense, clearly indicating that this was a last resort.
"I'm willing."
"Good. In a moment, follow me into the Hellfire Pool. I will find a way to force out the Fire Blood Pearl. This pearl is extremely cunning and will never leave the water's edge. You must float on the surface and do your best to catch it."
I glanced at Sha's upper body exposed outside, covered in scars, and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, but are you really not afraid?"
I sighed and said, "Even if you have no way out, I won't leave alone. Protecting the human realm is my mission; in the end, I would just die fighting those monsters."
"Sigh, I knew you would be like this. Why not join me in this adventure?" Sha chuckled softly.
The moment we emerged from the Space Stone, Sha whispered, "At least there’s still a chance to keep you safe."
"What did you say?" It was too noisy around us; it was deafening.
Sha shook her head and leaned closer to my ear, saying, "Don't be afraid when entering the Blood Pool. Think of the most beautiful moments you've experienced; never let fear or resentment take hold."
"Okay!"
"Trust me; you will definitely make it out."
"It’s us."
The faint smile remained silent.
...
After finally being reborn and regaining freedom, the Horde of Monsters rushed out without paying much attention to me and Sha. At the moment we jumped into the Blood Pool, Sha released my hand, signaling me to stay close to the edge of the pool as he submerged himself in the water.
As soon as I entered the pool, a strong wave of Resentment hit me, causing my blood to swell. Even the troubles and dissatisfaction from my childhood vividly resurfaced in my mind.
The feeling of suffocation overwhelmed me; my body felt like a balloon ready to burst, growing increasingly angry and agitated!
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my Ring Finger, and I opened my eyes wide, gasping for air against the pool wall.
Yue, you saved me once again.
I slowly calmed my mind, recalling every moment spent with Yue, who had always protected me.
But!
He was gone, truly gone!
The sense of rage surged back, even more violently this time, as if it wanted to destroy everything in its path!
"I have never left you." My finger tightened again!
"Xi Meng, we will meet again, I promise."
It felt like a feather spiraling down gently, tightening my heart.
"Yue."
"This is our promise."
I closed my eyes and let the tears fall freely.
I believe in the moon; we will meet again.
...
Gradually, I began to adapt to the Hellfire Pool. As Sha said, emotions cannot withstand even the slightest fluctuations here. I tried to maintain a state of emptiness, not even thinking about where I was.
Suddenly, my body sank!
I felt a force pulling me down!
Looking around at the Horde of Monsters, they struggled to break free from the water but were pulled into the depths of the pool after a few spins.
"Miss, hold on tight and don't get sucked in!" Sha's voice came from the pool.
I gripped the edge desperately, trying not to be pulled in.
The suction was already exhausting enough, and on top of that, I was being dragged by a few Little Sprites behind me; they were trying to climb up through my body.
As I watched my fingers slowly slip from the edge of the pool, I gritted my teeth and kicked fiercely at the Little Sprites behind me!
Damn it, in this situation, no spells could be used; I had to rely on brute strength!
The Little Sprites behind me squeaked and yelled, refusing to let go. One of them bit down hard on my foot!
It hurt!
"Miss, grab hold!" Sha shouted.
Suddenly, a blood-red orb shot up from the water's surface. In just a blink of an eye, it returned to the pool and floated for a moment before diving back down!
I loosened my grip and let myself be spun by the suction into the whirlpool in the center of the pool. I grabbed that orb, but my body was also sinking with the force!
At that moment, something hard caught my foot, and my body was slowly lifted out of the water.
It is Sha! He is carrying me!
"This orb is made from the inner core of the Demon Lord. Miss, taking it will surely suppress him!"
"Great, let's hurry," I said.
"…Take care of yourself." Sha exerted himself and threw me towards the Ground.
I stared blankly at Sha in the pool.
"Hurry, I need to seal this place!" Sha growled.
Sha was actually willing to sacrifice himself to seal this pool.
"Sha—" I didn't know whether to apologize or to thank him.
"I vow to follow you until death, Miss." Sha smiled and sank to the bottom of the pool.
That day, a boy with a deep expression, sharp features, and no hint of a smile secretly vowed to her that he would follow her until death.
At this moment, he had no regrets about dying.
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