"Friend, I've made up my mind. Instead of staying in this decaying place, I'd rather go with you to experience the outside world. I've been asleep for Ten Thousand Years; it's time to go out and breathe some fresh air!" The Flying Spirit Lion transformed into a man and said with a sense of nostalgia.
Ye Feng smiled and replied, "Alright, since you're interested, I'm happy to take you to see the outside world. Perhaps it will be quite different from what you imagine!" He spoke kindly, but in his heart he added, at least you're a master of the Xuanwu Realm; you'll have someone to rely on once we go out!
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, the Flying Spirit Lion also smiled politely, but secretly thought that it was absolutely impossible for him to recognize a new master. However, becoming friends with this human didn't seem too bad, especially since this guy was willing to follow him even with the Shattering Immortal Spear!
The sentient Weilian Shattered Immortal Spear continued to hover around Ye Feng, faithfully fulfilling its duty to protect its new master. The Armored Killing God also remained silently waiting nearby. Ye Feng glanced at it, thought for a moment, and then took out the Soul Guiding Banner to recall the Killing God...
This Killing God, possessing Xuanwu Realm strength and immune to most physical attacks, should not be revealed unless absolutely necessary!
"Haha! Hearing you say that makes me even more curious. After Ten Thousand Years of change, what kind of vast world awaits outside?" The Flying Spirit Lion said with sparkling eyes.
Ye Feng said no more, smiled slightly, and turned back along the original path.
This action surprised the Flying Spirit Lion slightly as he remarked, "Are we really just going out so boldly? The Soul Eaters outside probably haven't dispersed yet!"
"That's perfect; we can practice our skills on them. Didn't they make us look foolish before? Don't you want to get some revenge?" Ye Feng replied without turning his head.
The Flying Spirit Lion paused for a moment but quickly revealed a wicked smile. With the nourishment of Spirit Energy earlier, he had fully restored his maximum strength. With this human by his side, it seemed that the previous Soul Eaters would be nothing more than a piece of cake!
"Haha! I like this! Let's cause some chaos in the Underground Palace!"
As soon as those unruly words fell, the Flying Spirit Lion hurriedly followed Ye Feng's footsteps. Upon reaching the central door that sent chills down one's spine, the squeaking sounds from the darkness indeed had not faded away. It appeared that the Soul Eaters were lying in wait!
Seeing the pair of man and beast again, the group of Soul Eaters seemed shocked as if they couldn't believe they had actually survived coming out from the center of the Underground Palace! However, seeing this, some bold Soul Eaters still charged forward with their claws raised!
Ye Feng cast a casual glance at the Soul Eaters and moved with ease. With a flick of his hand, the Weilian Shattered Immortal Spear struck!
"Thud!" There was no need to use any Martial Technique; the powerful Shattering Immortal Spear violently pierced through a Soul Eater's skull! The greenish brain matter splattered everywhere, finally enraging all the Soul Eaters!
Like large spiders, the Soul Eaters launched frenzied attacks! Just like they did initially; however, this time Ye Feng and the Flying Spirit Lion fought without any sign of being overwhelmed. They moved effortlessly together in perfect coordination!
Shattering Immortal Spear transformed into Soaring Dragon, while Flying Spirit Lion returned to its true form. The Lion roared through the mountains and forests, tearing apart the group of Soul Eaters, leaving their insides in ruins. With Soaring Dragon launching an attack, there were no survivors... Along the way, Ye Feng and Flying Spirit Lion fought with great enthusiasm! Throughout the battle, only the sorrowful cries of the Soul Eaters could be heard!
Corrosive saliva and disgusting blood splattered everywhere, accompanied by severed limbs and fragments, yet not a single Soul Eater could harm Ye Feng and Flying Spirit Lion anymore. They quickly exited this terrifying avenue and headed towards the entrance of the Mural World...
Following the map in his mind, starting from the Central of the Underground Palace, they needed to navigate around many buildings to reach the initial entrance. However, Ye Feng was not in a hurry; he summoned the Puppet Wolf Fang Beast, enjoying himself as he moved back and forth, appearing quite pleased!
Although they encountered numerous beasts along the way, with the combined strength of him and Flying Spirit Lion, it was difficult for any creature in this Underground Palace to trap them... Only when they reached a corner did Ye Feng suddenly stop!
"What’s wrong?" Flying Spirit Lion asked curiously.
"I hear some noises; didn’t you hear them?" Ye Feng frowned.
"Noises? I don’t think so," replied Flying Spirit Lion, perking up its ears. Despite its keen senses as a spirit beast, it couldn’t detect anything unusual!
Ye Feng paused for a moment, wondering if it was just his imagination. However, upon releasing his Divine Consciousness again, he still sensed something was off. He didn’t realize that at this moment, his Divine Consciousness, enhanced by the remnants after the disappearance of Ice Spirit Soul, along with previous nourishment from Spirit Energy, was already on par with that of a spirit beast!
This time, what made him stop was the sound of voices—those voices seemed to be whispering cautiously as they walked, not far from them!
Uncertain about who else might be in the Underground Palace, Ye Feng hesitated briefly but then made a surprising decision!
"I think I should go take a look. Will you wait for me here or come with me?"
Flying Spirit Lion was amused and exasperated; it didn’t expect this guy to be so nosy. Fine, it would accompany him; otherwise, getting lost would be quite ridiculous!
With this agreement, Ye Feng immediately moved on without hesitation. Turning around the corner, he followed the direction of the voices he heard guided by his powerful Divine Soul. Soon, he and Flying Spirit Lion arrived at a bend where voices and footsteps were now clearly audible!
"There are people! But are you sure you want to check it out?" said Flying Spirit Lion, sounding cautious. In a place like this, encountering people might not mean they were good.
However, Ye Feng furrowed his brows and then let his actions speak for him as he took a step forward. Turning his head, he spotted a group of sneaky individuals ahead!
"Who!" The group of sneaky individuals suddenly sensed the movement behind them and turned around in unison, revealing expressions of astonishment!
This group was not Qianjizi and the others, but rather the remnants of the Evil Cult!
Ye Feng furrowed his brows again, looking at this group of oddly dressed individuals, unable to discern which faction they belonged to!
"Hey, I told you not to meddle..." Flying Spirit Lion sighed softly. He wasn't afraid of the group ahead, even though there were about twenty of them, and their average strength had surprisingly reached the early stage of Gangwu Realm. Unfortunately, facing Ye Feng and him, they had no ability to resist!
With his aura concealed, Ye Feng maintained a calm expression, appearing to hide his strength. However, given his youthful appearance, no one imagined him to be a formidable expert!
Leading the remnants of the Evil Cult was Elder Yang, who was equally stunned upon seeing Ye Feng and his companion. He had originally been tasked by the demon clan's Black Face to roam within the Underground Palace, ensuring that no one from the surface infiltrated it. He never expected that someone would actually sneak in!
"Elder, look at that kid's attire; he should be a disciple from this trial. He poses no threat. However, that guy beside him seems quite formidable! What should we do?" The scarred man was none other than Qin Protector. He glared at Ye Feng and his companion with a sinister expression!
Elder Yang frowned, seemingly sensing the extraordinary nature of Flying Spirit Lion transformed into a man. Although he intended to lead the Evil Cult away from the demon clan's control and had issued friendly warnings to various Sects, on the surface, at least within the Underground Palace, he had to follow Black Face's orders.
He hesitated briefly before whispering, "Proceed with caution. You go greet them first; find out what they're here for before taking action. Don't let them see your murderous intent!" Such matters of killing and plundering did not require him as an elder to personally intervene unless absolutely necessary!
Hearing this, Qin Protector nodded in understanding and then led several disciples of the Evil Cult toward Ye Feng. Although they approached cautiously and appeared friendly, they could never have imagined that their previous whispers had been overheard by both Ye Feng and Flying Spirit Lion!
"Hehe, truly self-inflicted trouble. Should you handle this group of little pests or should I?" Flying Spirit Lion communicated through Vital Energy. He certainly didn't think those people were clever!
However, Ye Feng shook his head, harboring different thoughts. He replied through Vital Energy, "No rush; I need to know who they really are! What are they doing here?"
Bored, Flying Spirit Lion shrugged and displayed a nonchalant expression before leaning against the wall and dozing off comfortably, completely disregarding the approaching individuals!
"This friend, may I ask what you are doing here?" The first to speak was none other than Qin Protector. His scarred face was quite terrifying, yet he managed to present a semblance of friendliness!
Inside, Ye Feng scoffed coldly; this was his catchphrase! However, he could only think it in his heart. On the surface, he feigned panic and replied, "I got lost here and don't know how to get out. May I ask what place this is?"
Qin Protector was momentarily taken aback, fooled by Ye Feng's vivid act. He felt a sense of glee, thinking they were just two foolish individuals who had stumbled upon this place and couldn't find their way out. He immediately put on a regretful expression and said, "My friends, it seems we are truly fated. We also discovered this place inexplicably and now cannot leave!"
Ye Feng almost laughed out loud upon hearing this, but still managed to maintain a sympathetic demeanor and replied, "What can we do about that?"
Qin Protector smiled and said, "If you don't mind, you can join us in searching for a way out. How about it?" As he spoke, he began to size up Flying Spirit Lion, who was surprisingly calm in this situation; it was unusual for anyone to be so composed under such circumstances!
However, Sky-Soaring Spirit Lion couldn't be bothered to look at him. Not wanting to disrupt Ye Feng's plan, he forced a smile and said, "Then we shall rely on you!"
Seeing his cooperation, Ye Feng gave him a grateful glance. Qin Protector didn't pay much attention to it and immediately welcomed the two into their group.
When they reached Elder Yang, this middle-aged man acted convincingly, first expressing his sentiments before rambling on without mentioning their identities, effectively elevating Ye Feng and Flying Spirit Lion to the heavens!
Based on his attire, Ye Feng claimed to be an Outer Sect Disciple of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. As for Flying Spirit Lion, he fabricated a casual backstory as a friend he had met along the way, which barely passed muster!
"Since that's the case, I invite young friend Ye Feng and this Brother Shi to join us. However, there are a few things I must explain to young friend Ye Feng. We have traveled for quite some time and discovered that this Underground Palace is filled with traps. Therefore, you must stay close to us and not wander off casually to avoid any accidents!"
Elder Yang said earnestly. Meanwhile, Ye Feng and the one posing as Brother Shi, Flying Spirit Lion, couldn't help but laugh disdainfully in their hearts; this was merely a tactic to control them while being so pompous about it!
However, in order to avoid exposure, the two pretended to express gratitude with a bow... Soon after, this unlikely group began their unknown journey!
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