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"Are you changing the space?"
Ye Kai's eyes suddenly sharpened as he scanned the surroundings. With a casual flick of his wrist, a massive Greatsword swept across the area, its diameter spanning over ten meters. Both Bone Skeleton Soldiers and Black Skeleton Soldiers were sliced into fragments by the sword's energy.
"Clang! Clang!"
Dozens of Combat Robots and nearly a thousand Nano Flying Insects lit up with a faint blue glow, heading straight for the two figures who were already dumbfounded.
"Whoosh!!!"
As a sphere of light, about a meter in diameter, floated into the air, the ground was littered with shattered skeleton pieces that emitted wisps of black smoke, decaying and crumbling in an instant.
Ye Kai stood with his hands behind his back and calmly asked, "So, what do you all know?"
"You actually have a Demon-Banishing Orb?" Ge Quan suddenly seemed to remember something and exclaimed in disbelief.
He had heard from Yang Shun that the Demon-Banishing Orb was one of the most important artifacts within the Endless Palace. For them, it served as proof of their status and was also a bane to most monsters in the Underground Palace.
Ye Kai frowned. "What Demon-Banishing Orb? Look closely."
"This..." Yang Shun's voice faltered, his expression shifting slightly as if he was considering something. He turned to glance at Ge Quan but remained silent.
"You should be aware of your situation. I want to kill you; it's no different from squashing two bugs," Ye Kai sneered.
Seeing that the two were unwilling to elaborate further, he decided to take more drastic measures. The Combat Robot raised its energy gun, aiming directly at them, ready to unleash a lethal beam that would obliterate them.
Upon hearing this, Yang Shun's face changed dramatically, his eyes darting around more frantically as if seeking help from the burly Ge Quan.
He knew all too well that given the strength of the man before them, even if they brought two more people along, it wouldn't make a difference. With this terrifying group of puppets at play, there seemed to be no chance of victory whatsoever.
"What do you want to know?!"
Yang Shun forced a bitter smile and lowered his guard.
Although his strength was not high, he hadn't even reached the Initial Stage of Heart Movement, he was quite knowledgeable about the Endless Palace and clearly understood that his side was no match for the young man before him.
Thus, for the sake of his life, it was better to cooperate.
"What is this place? How do we get out? What is the Demon-Banishing Orb?"
Ye Kai nodded, asking the most basic questions. However, there was no hint of hesitation in his demeanor, making it hard to tell whether he was feigning ignorance or genuinely trying to conceal something.
"You’re lying! Since you have obtained the Demon-Banishing Orb, you should know where this is. Unless... no, even if you entered through the correct entrance, you should have seen some clues!"
The burly man Ge Quan suddenly raised his head and coldly stated, unceremoniously exposing Ye Kai's deception, even ignoring Yang Shun's warning glance.
"What do you know?!"
Ye Kai's pupils constricted as he shouted sharply. His long hair lifted without wind, and an overwhelming aura erupted from him, like a sea or a prison, instantly enveloping both men.
This so-called Endless Palace was definitely not simple.
At this moment, Ye Kai even began to doubt Li Ling, the guardian deity of the Tang Dynasty, a super powerhouse from the Separation Period.
Since entering the Gate of Life and Death, it seemed he had not encountered any particularly powerful enemies or monsters.
Upon careful reflection, it felt as if this place was like a separate Underground Palace and corridor world. From the first grand hall to now, excluding the secret chamber with the Ice Silkworm, he had already traversed two grand halls.
Ancient spirit insects, Demon-Banishing Orb, Endless Palace…
From the family of Original Position Noodles to the landlord, he had experienced unimaginable hardships. He had grown, changed, and ultimately survived—thriving even!
Yet some things had already seeped into his bones, forever unchangeable.
He wondered, what exactly was this place?
Had that seemingly kind old man, Li Ling, set him up?
Why would he do such a thing?
Was it to solidify Li Er's throne?
Impossible...
Everyone entered No Return Valley at random locations; he couldn't possibly know...
Damn!!!
Ye Kai suddenly recalled something, and his expression darkened immediately.
Perhaps that old man didn’t need to send him into this endless chamber at all, nor did he need to hint or entice him. All he needed to do was mark the various one-way locations in No Return Valley on the Jade Eye Tablet and hand it over to him...
Of course, everything in the Jade Eye Tablet was real—whether it was the catalog of Material Treasures or information about earthly spirits, fierce beasts, spirit beasts, or even the locations of secret treasures; it was all genuine.
However, all of this was a grand scheme to lead him to 'seek his own death'!!!
Li Ling!?
You better pray that reality is completely different from my assumptions; otherwise, I will make sure to shove your head up your ass so you can experience what it means to have your 'flower burst'!
Over such a long period, he had become accustomed to relying on the divine. Although he often devised plans himself, he had ultimately forgotten that he needed to remain vigilant and trust no one, except when the divine was present.
Perhaps ever since receiving the divine's assistance, he had forgotten what loneliness felt like and the pain that could not be expressed.
However, this time...
Someone must pay!
Yang Shun's teeth chattered as he fell to the ground, his face pale and his heart screaming. It was terrifying; he had never imagined that a cultivator below the Golden Core Stage could be so powerful. This exceeded all boundaries of his understanding!
Beside him, Ge Quan also looked grim as he stared at Ye Kai, disbelief etched on his face. "This level of power has surpassed the Heart-Moving Stage... Where did you come from?"
"This place is no longer safe!"
Ye Kai glanced at the two of them, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the fury within him. He gradually reined in his aura and spoke in an undeniable tone, "Since you know some things, then come with me."
Originally, Ye Kai had intended to check whether the Black Skeleton Soldier could be 'revived,' but upon learning that the two might know some secrets of the hidden chamber, he lost interest in lingering any longer.
He casually surveyed the grand hall. There were four Azure Stone Gates in different directions. Aside from the entrance where he and Ge Quan had entered, there were two others. After a brief glance, he turned and walked away.
He did not need to forcibly drag the two along; they would naturally follow him.
Yang Shun and Ge Quan exchanged glances, their faces filled with bitterness.
Taking a deep breath, Ge Quan followed closely with a serious expression, while Yang Shun regretted his decision. With a wry smile and a sigh, he steeled himself and moved to catch up.
At that moment, a Black Skeleton clad in dark armor burst forth from one of the stone doors. Grasping a Bone Sword inscribed with numerous runes, it silently lunged toward Yang Shun.
"Hmph!"
Ye Kai was already feeling irritable, and he couldn't tolerate the skeleton's menace any longer. He suddenly turned around, his long hair swirling wildly as he struck out with one hand. The air around him shifted, and a vague, enormous hand slowly took shape.
This hand, resembling something both demonic and monstrous, was pitch black all over. In an instant, it grasped the Black Bone Skeleton General entirely in its palm. With a loud bang, a foul stench permeated the air.
The entire skeletal body of the Black Bone Skeleton General was actually corroded away, and then it exploded with a thunderous sound, leaving only half of its skull intact while the rest of its body shattered into pieces.
"What kind of Divine Ability is required for this?"
Yang Shun was startled, his face turning pale as he glanced over. Ge Quan was equally frightened; both of them fell silent but quickened their pace to keep up with Ye Kai.
Ye Kai walked ahead at a leisurely pace, his gaze flickering as if he had some plan in mind.
The two behind him were anxious and dared not speak. The atmosphere among the group became somewhat awkward.
This technique, known as the Yama True Law, was a genuine Demonic Path art specially derived for Ye Er. Compared to Ye Yi's Blazing Sun True Radiance Technique, which burned with overwhelming power, it was equally grand and majestic.
However, a Demonic Path Technique was still a Demonic Path Technique; it not only suppressed all beings weaker than itself but also possessed an extraordinary strangeness. Instead of purifying with holy light symbols, it instantly shattered the Demonic Energy within the Black Bone Skeleton General, erasing it completely.
With a resounding roar that shook the ground and mountains, Yang Shun and Ge Quan exchanged horrified glances, their faces ashen. They never expected that the powerful figure ahead would not forget to cause such destruction before leaving to prevent being approached from behind by something.
...
The Endless Palace was indeed vast, and at this moment, Ye Kai's heart sank even further.
He didn't know if the group chasing behind would finally understand anything, but at this moment, he had to stop.
Initially indifferent to what this place was, he now only needed to find a relatively quiet spot where the two could speak. As for whether their words held any truth or not, Ye Kai wasn't worried at all.
After walking for five minutes, he finally reached the end of the corridor. With a grim expression, he stopped and glanced ahead at a crossroad that looked very similar to the one he had encountered before.
Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, and his expression darkened.
Fifty meters down the right passage, there was a group of about five Heart-Moving Period Cultivators engaged in a fierce battle with a horde of Skeleton Soldiers.
Ye Kai could tell with just one glance that these five wielded sharp magical artifacts, and among them was even a Buddhist Practitioner. They seemed to handle the situation with ease, as a team of over ten Bone Skeleton Soldiers and two Black Skeleton Soldiers posed no challenge for them.
The only thing worth noting was that those two Black Skeleton Soldiers should have been Black Bone Skeleton Generals, not weaker than the one he had just defeated.
Moreover, their originally pale bone blades had transformed into solid Bone Swords, and they were clad in a layer of shiny silver bone armor, looking quite formidable.
This skeleton in Bone Armor possessed astonishing strength. With a swing of its Black Bone Sword, it unleashed a solid wave of gray energy that corroded and shattered large chunks of the ground and the stone walls of the corridor.
The scene resembled a section of stone being eroded by the river of time; within just a few breaths, it appeared as if years had rushed by.
Facing such powerful monsters, it was no wonder that the five cultivators had to tread carefully. Even Ye Kai felt an unsettling anxiety in his heart at this moment.
As he continued on his journey, the monsters' strength had grown increasingly formidable. What once could be easily managed now required him to strike at vital points with a single sword strike; even he might not emerge unscathed.
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