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Death Grip
"Anyway, killing those demons should have its benefits, right?" Xing Chen said.
"Indeed, as long as you kill those demons, you can use the Hate Demon Body to absorb their essence and condense the Demonic Aura within you, allowing your strength to further improve. Even if you can't break through to Gaze into the Self, your combat power can still increase," Hate Emperor replied slowly.
Xing Chen was currently facing a Bottleneck in his cultivation, but that did not mean his strength was also at a Bottleneck. He just needed to further refine the Demonic Aura within him to unleash greater power.
"Alright, I've decided to participate in the Underworld Trial, but what should I do?" Xing Chen asked.
"Good, first follow me back to the Underworld Temple. I'll take you to meet the Palace Master, and then we'll confirm the three participants for the Underworld God trial," Zhuo Xingyuan said, turning and walking towards Underworld Island.
Xing Chen and Meng Xiner exchanged glances and followed closely behind. The Underworld Temple was not far from there, and under Zhuo Xingyuan's guidance, they quickly arrived at the Underworld Temple.
"This is our Underworld Temple," Zhuo Xingyuan said slowly. At that moment, two disciples at the entrance saw Zhuo Xingyuan and quickly greeted him respectfully, "Vice Hall Master!"
"Um, where is the Palace Master?" Zhuo Xingyuan nodded slightly and asked.
"Reporting to Vice Hall Master, the Palace Master is in the main hall discussing matters regarding the Underworld Trial with several elders," one of the gatekeeping disciples replied with cupped fists.
"Alright, I'll go take a look. You two take these two guests to rest and make sure to treat them well," Zhuo Xingyuan instructed before walking inside.
"Yes, Vice Hall Master!" the two disciples responded respectfully. They then turned to Xing Chen and Meng Xiner and said, "Please follow us; we'll take you to rest."
"Thank you for your trouble," Xing Chen nodded and walked inside with Meng Xiner.
"No need for courtesy; you two are brought by Vice Hall Master, so this is what we should do," one of them said as they led Xing Chen and Meng Xiner forward.
Soon, under their guidance, Xing Chen and Meng Xiner arrived at a courtyard. Looking at the relatively spacious room inside, Xing Chen suddenly felt like crying because there was only one bed in the room.
"Haha, kid, you're going to have a tragedy again," Hate Emperor laughed shamelessly once more.
"Stop gloating over my misfortune! I'm telling you, Hate Emperor, this time I won't be sleeping on the floor," Xing Chen said fiercely while clenching his fists.
"Alright, I support you. You must turn the tables and absolutely cannot let a woman ride on top of you," Hate Emperor said.
"Of course, I will never let a woman ride on top of me," Xing Chen replied.
"You can handle it yourself!" Meng Xiner glanced at Xing Chen and said lightly.
"Is there even a need to think about it? I... I guess I'll just continue sleeping on the ground!" Xing Chen said with a look of despair.
"Is this how you turn the tables? Come on, this is too funny! Tell me, are you seriously trying to make me laugh?" Hate Emperor couldn't help but chuckle.
"Damn it, can you not gloat over my misfortune?" Although Xing Chen had no temper with Meng Xiner, he was quite irritated with Hate Emperor and immediately cursed at him.
"Fine, I won't say anything more. From now on, solve your own problems and don't come looking for my help," Hate Emperor huffed.
However, his words had no effect on Xing Chen, who completely ignored him.
"Xing Chen, are you really going to participate in that Underworld Trial?" Meng Xiner asked as she looked at Xing Chen.
"Yes, if luck is on our side, I think we can leave the Underworld Abyss and head to the Hate Sea Region soon. If luck isn't good, we might have to delay for a while," Xing Chen nodded and said. "I know you don't like it here. If possible, I also hope to leave quickly, but I'm afraid that if I miss this opportunity, I won't be able to break through to the Gaze of Fate."
"I understand. You don't need to explain it to me. Although I really dislike this place, it's not like I can't wait a little longer," Meng Xiner smiled and said.
"By the way, Meng Xiner, there's something else I want to give you!" Suddenly, Xing Chen seemed to remember something and said, "This Thunderfire Divine Ring originally belonged to you; now it's time for it to return to its rightful owner." With that, Xing Chen took off the Thunderfire Divine Ring from his hand and handed it to Meng Xiner.
Xing Chen knew that the power within the Thunderfire Divine Ring was already fully stored. However, when he asked Hate Emperor about it, Hate Emperor pushed it onto Meng Xiner. When he asked Meng Xiner, she pushed it onto Diviner. In the end, nothing was clarified.
But none of that mattered anymore. What was important was that the power stored in the Thunderfire Divine Ring could be lifesaving in critical moments. When he participated in the Underworld Trial, he would definitely leave Meng Xiner behind by herself. In case she encountered any danger, this Thunderfire Divine Ring would be useful for her self-defense.
"Thunderfire Divine Ring? Since you're going to participate in the Underworld Trial, you should keep this. Besides, I won't go in; I'll stay outside. I want to go with you into the Underworld Abyss to participate in the Underworld Trial," Meng Xiner was momentarily taken aback but then instantly saw through Xing Chen's thoughts and smiled lightly.
"No way! You can't participate in the Underworld Trial; just wait for me outside," Xing Chen's gaze slightly hardened as he spoke.
"Unless you are not going either, I will definitely go with you," Meng Xiner said with a hum.
"The Underworld Abyss is too dangerous. I have my reasons for going, but you don't have to enter," Xing Chen replied, frowning.
Thinking about the possibility that the Underworld Abyss might have a passage to the Nine Nether Underworld, a cold sweat broke out on Xing Chen's back. If there really was a passage to the Nine Nether Underworld, he could very well die inside, let alone Meng Xiner!
"I also have my reasons for going. Unless you decide not to go, I won't back down," Meng Xiner insisted, ignoring Xing Chen's advice.
"Child, you cannot hesitate. You must go to the Underworld Abyss; your opportunity to break through the Gaze of Fate is there. If you miss this chance, it will be extremely difficult to think about breaking through to the Gaze of Fate again," Hate Emperor shouted.
"I must go to the Underworld Abyss; I'm sorry," Hate Emperor said. As soon as he finished speaking, a Phantom of a Black Jade Pendant flashed in Xing Chen's eyes, and his previously hesitant expression became resolute.
"Alright, then I'll accompany you," Meng Xiner said, her delicate face slightly changing upon seeing the Phantom of the Black Jade Pendant in Xing Chen's eyes.
"Sigh!" Xing Chen sighed inwardly and said nothing more. Seeing that Xing Chen did not oppose her anymore, Meng Xiner also chose not to say anything further.
A night quickly passed, and by noon the next day, Zhuo Xingyuan, the Vice Hall Master of the Underworld Temple, came to find Xing Chen.
"How is it? Are you getting used to your stay?" Zhuo Xingyuan asked with a smile upon seeing Xing Chen.
"It's alright. I wonder if Vice Hall Master Zhuo has come for any particular reason?" Although Xing Chen knew he was there regarding the Underworld Trial, he still asked.
"Indeed, there are some matters concerning your participation in the Underworld Trial. The Palace Master has agreed, but you will have to act separately and cannot be with our Underworld Temple disciples," Zhuo Xingyuan replied with a smile.
"Is it because my strength is too low and you're afraid I'll hold you back?" Xing Chen said with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.
"That's absolutely not the case. I have seen your strength firsthand; being able to rescue me from a Gaze of Life expert shows that your strength is anything but low. The Palace Master's intention is for you to serve as a hidden force for our Underworld Temple and play a pivotal role at critical moments," Zhuo Xingyuan explained earnestly.
"I see. It seems we are quite valued!" Xing Chen said lightly, with a hint of dark Demonic Flame flickering in his eyes.
"Additionally, here are the details about the disciples from several major halls participating in the Underworld Trial. You can take a look; otherwise, it will be easy to suffer losses later on," Zhuo Xingyuan said as he placed a document in front of Xing Chen.
"I understand, Zhuo Deputy Hall mainly means that if there's nothing else, I can leave. I want to enter seclusion and cultivate a secret technique," Xing Chen said slowly as he took the documents.
"Alright, then I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell!" Zhuo Xingyuan naturally knew that Xing Chen was signaling him to leave, and he quickly stood up to take his leave.
"He's trying to send us to our deaths. Do you really still want to participate in the Underworld Trial?" As Zhuo Xingyuan left, Meng Xiner appeared behind Xing Chen.
"Who will die is still uncertain! I, Xing Chen, am not someone who can be easily calculated," Xing Chen said, his eyes flashing with cold light, causing Meng Xiner to frown.
"Meng Xin'er, can we use the Thunderfire Divine Ring to blast the Underworld Temple into ruins with one strike?" Xing Chen played with the Thunderfire Divine Ring in his hand and said lightly.
"Don't act recklessly. The power within the Thunderfire Divine Ring is meant for self-preservation, not for you to act on impulse," Meng Xiner snatched the Thunderfire Divine Ring from Xing Chen's hand.
"I never intended to use the Thunderfire Divine Ring, but having you help me keep it is more than enough," Xing Chen smiled and then stood up to stretch his somewhat stiff body.
At that moment, Meng Xiner finally understood why Xing Chen had acted that way earlier. He didn't genuinely want to use the Thunderfire Divine Ring, but rather wanted to find a way to pass it into her hands.
"Xing Chen, you..." Meng Xiner wanted to say something but didn't know what to say. In the end, her eyes turned red, and she began to cry.
At that moment, she remembered what Punishment had entrusted her with, recalled Xing Chen's tragic fate, and in an instant felt that Xing Chen was the most pitiful person below. She wanted to help him but felt powerless; in the end, it was he who helped her instead.
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