Chapter 455: Just in Case
Xiao Ze and his companions slowly descended, feeling a chill seeping through their boots the moment they touched the ground around the deep chasm.
"Hisss—No wonder Master Xiao Ze said that this Nine Nether Underworld is extremely suitable for serpent demon cultivation," Qing Lin commented, rubbing her arms with a sense of deep realization. "Typical serpent demons possess a cold attribute, and if they can withstand the chill of the Nine Nether Underworld, this place is definitely a treasure trove for cultivation."
Xiao Yi Xian looked back toward the headquarters of the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python, feeling somewhat relieved. "I didn't expect the headquarters of the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python to hide so many powerful beings, with no shortage of Half-Saint level powerhouses. It's good we withdrew when we did last time; otherwise, we might have been trapped there."
Hearing Xiao Yi Xian's words, Medusa nodded in agreement. They had just passed through the headquarters of the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python under Xiao Ze's concealment. The confluence of formidable auras had made her quite nervous, and she felt fortunate they had withdrawn previously.
"Haha, we don't have to worry this time. Unless the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python has other tricks up their sleeve, even if they mobilize their entire clan, they won't be able to hold us," Xiao Ze confidently declared. During their last commotion in the Beast Realm, he was not strong enough to handle a true Dou Saint. Although he could have escaped from a Dou Saint's grasp, he couldn't have guaranteed the safety of Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian, and others, which is why they had left early. But now, things were different.
Now a one-star Dou Saint himself, Xiao Ze was not afraid of facing the chieftain Yaotian and the great elder of the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python clan. In fact, if a real battle were to break out, the only ones who could match him from the clan would be those two Dou Saints.
Hearing Xiao Ze's words, Xiao Yi Xian, Medusa, and the others laughed. Indeed, they were no longer what they once were. They were now capable of causing an uproar in the headquarters of the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python.
However, the priority was to check the situation in the Nine Nether Underworld. "Xiao Ze, if we really can't find the territory of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, let's not force it," Medusa hesitated and then spoke to Xiao Ze just before they were about to enter the deep chasm. "Perhaps the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python clan has already faded away with time, with even their traces completely eroded."
"I said we would find the territory of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, and if we can't, then we'll turn the entire Beast Realm upside down until we do!" Xiao Ze replied determinedly, which made Medusa press her lips together, then smile and nod at him. "I believe you."
With Xiao Ze's fighting spirit enveloping them, they broke through the chilling winds and headed toward the bottom of the deep chasm. It took nearly ten minutes to reach the bottom even at Xiao Ze's speed.
At the base of the chasm, they were met with a lake emitting a faint yellow glow, so vast that they couldn't see the end. The chilling winds that continually rose from the chasm originated from this lake—The Nine Nether Underworld!
The trio's gaze fell upon the Nine Nether Underworld, its waters a deep yellow mixed with tints of blood-red luminescence. Thin yellow streams mixed with faint red blood mist continuously seeped from the lake, rising to form the chilling winds that howled into the sky.
"The terrifying Nine Nether Underworld, its seeping aura, even after traveling such a long distance and reaching the surface of the chasm, still bursts forth with such deadly power," Qing Lin remarked, recalling the chilling winds above the chasm.
"Ordinary powerhouses facing these winds would have their bodies and even their fighting spirit frozen," Xiao Yi Xian added, rubbing her arms from the cold.
"It's truly the legendary Nine Nether Underworld. Coming here, you feel a subtle and chilling aura continuously trying to penetrate the body, making even the flow of fighting spirit feel sluggish," they all agreed.
Among the group, only Xiao Ze and Medusa could approach the Nine Nether Underworld. Xiao Ze because of his profound foundation that allowed him to resist the terrifying chill with just his body, and Medusa due to her Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python bloodline, which was potent enough to ignore the chilling airs of the Nine Nether Underworld. Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin found it more challenging to endure and couldn't approach without Xiao Ze's help.
"Master Xiao Ze, why don't you accompany Medusa into the Nine Nether Underworld? Xiao Yi Xian and I will wait here," suggested Qing Lin, shivering slightly.
"Indeed, Xiao Ze, both of us can hardly withstand the extreme yin force here," Xiao Ze pondered for a moment, then released a flicker of golden flames that settled around them, forming a thin barrier.
"How does it feel now?" he asked after ensuring their comfort.
Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin exchanged a glance and nodded. "Much better now, but would it be a burden to bring us into the Nine Nether Underworld?"
"Indeed, you mentioned that this place has a heavy concentration of yin force and that the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python wouldn't come here unless necessary. If we remain hidden here, it should also be safe," Qing Lin added, hesitant to trouble Xiao Ze, knowing that helping them resist the Nine Nether Underworld's chilling force could be demanding.
"No worries, what's this talk of being a burden? We're near the headquarters of the Nine Nether Earth Ming Python," Xiao Ze explained, reassuring them that the protection from his Emperor Flame should be sufficient to ward off the chilling force of the Nine Nether Underworld. He was well aware from the original story that leaving Xiao Yi Xian and others here while he entered the Nine Nether Underworld alone could lead to trouble if discovered by Yaotian.
Feeling Xiao Ze's care and attention, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin felt warmth in their hearts, beyond the heat from the golden flames enveloping them.
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