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"According to rumors, beneath the Netherworld lies the resting place of souls, governed by the underworld, which is divided into various ranks. The location of the underworld is said to be diverse in folk tales. Even during the ancient times of Ten Thousand Years, powerful warriors sought to explore this legendary and terrifying realm!"
"Unfortunately, few have succeeded in finding the true entrance to the underworld because they do not realize that its actual existence lies in the void!"
"The void? Isn't that a place for beings like Phantom Demons?" Ye Feng exclaimed in surprise, interrupting Xuan Lao's speech.
Xuan Lao couldn't help but emphasize his words, scolding, "Be quiet and let me finish!"
Ye Feng felt embarrassed and fell silent, but he was filled with doubt! Xuan Lao continued, "Do you think those Phantom Demons can ignore all physical attacks? It's because they have no physical form! They are essentially ghostly souls!"
"The so-called Phantom Demons emerging from the void can also be understood as souls escaping from the underworld! And that Ghostly Grief can be interpreted as formidable Yin Soul Wraiths rebelling and escaping from the underworld. Do you understand now?"
Ye Feng seemed to grasp something and nodded, saying, "So what Xuan Lao means is that the void is the underworld, Phantom Demons are souls, and the more powerful ones are Underworld Generals?"
"You can still be taught; there's hope for you!" Xuan Lao chuckled and scolded.
But Ye Feng immediately retorted, "However, Xuan Lao, it seems like you have no evidence for that?" His principle was that everything must be backed by evidence, especially such fantastical claims!
Xuan Lao was momentarily speechless but then angrily rebuked, "I just praised you a bit, and you turn out to be so foolish. Can you provide a better explanation? These Phantom Demons are rarely seen for a thousand years yet run rampant in this Underground Palace! Haven't you grasped Old Man's meaning?"
Perhaps Xuan Lao's intense words stimulated Ye Feng's mind or perhaps he suddenly realized something. He trembled and focused his gaze on the massive tree root before him, contemplating a possibility. Perhaps those terrifying creatures were drawn here because of this...
"What could this tree root possess that attracts such beings?" Ye Feng murmured to himself, his tone filled with confusion about the enormous tree root, but more so with a sense of yearning!
He had traveled thousands of miles from the Cursed Land to this Eastern Continent. His experiences were no longer limited to the unmatched Gangwu Realm of Northern Jin Kingdom. Not long after arriving here, he had encountered the former Martial Saint 'Fallen.' Such things were once beyond his imagination!
Now, they seemed to be everywhere!
Xuan Lao snorted several times before finally explaining, "If I am not mistaken, this tree root should be a divine object from the underworld—the Nine Nether Divine Tree!"
"Nine... Nether... Divine Tree?" Ye Feng instinctively repeated these four words, feeling they were quite significant but unable to articulate exactly why!
Xuan Lao would definitely have a look of disdain if he could take form at that moment, as if he were a city dweller looking at Hick. His tone revealed:
“Rumor has it that the Underworld is filled with countless Exotic Treasures. The King of Hell and various Judges can govern the vast Underworld largely thanks to some ancient treasures passed down through generations. The Nine Nether Divine Tree is one of them. Its effects are unimaginable and far surpass those of the Soul Guiding Banner!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng felt a surge of excitement! He already regarded the Soul Guiding Banner as a treasure. If things hadn't happened so quickly earlier, he would have wanted to take out the Soul Guiding Banner to confront that Ghostly Grief!
Old Xuan seemed to sense his thoughts and immediately said:
“You foolish boy, don’t be too naive. The dream-skeletons created by the Soul Guiding Banner are like small fry compared to that Ghostly Grief. It’s clear who would subdue whom! That Ghostly Grief is likely a traitor in the Underworld, having conspired with the souls to steal the Nine Nether Divine Tree!”
Ye Feng frowned, carefully pondering Xuan Lao's bold speculation, but he questioned, “Why would they do this? What use does the Nine Nether Divine Tree have for them?” He thought that if it truly had miraculous powers, then with the terrifying nature of that Ghostly Grief, combined with this divine tree, who in the human realm could possibly resist? Wouldn’t it have already dominated the world?
Xuan Lao continued, “You’re still too young to understand. The reason souls are called ‘souls’ is that they possess cold and dark attributes; since their original bodies are dead, they cannot bear light. This is also why they dwell in this Underground Palace, away from sunlight!”
After hearing this, Ye Feng remained puzzled and asked, “But why would they need to betray the so-called Underworld, risking so much to steal this divine tree while confining themselves in this Underground Palace?”
This question seemed to be the crux of the matter. Xuan Lao fell silent for a moment before replying calmly, “What you said isn’t wrong; this is something I can’t figure out either. However, I know very well that without this Nine Nether Divine Tree, even if they reside in a cold and dark place for years, they wouldn’t survive long!”
“Why is that?” The more Ye Feng listened, the more confused he became!
Xuan Lao sighed and said, “It’s still that saying: souls are souls; they can only exist in the Underworld. The energy of the human realm, even if it penetrates underground, will have an effect. If they absorb too much of this Yang energy, it will cause their souls to dissipate. This principle of mutual generation and restraint applies here. If not, why would there be a distinction between the human realm and hell?”
Ye Feng suddenly understood; it was similar to how cultivators must break through certain realms and leave their continent because their presence could not be sustained there without exhausting their powers. There might be some connection between these two phenomena!
“So you mean that the effect of the Nine Nether Divine Tree is to help those Phantom Demons maintain their existence?”
Xuan Lao concluded definitively: “Exactly!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng felt greatly disappointed. If it was merely for that purpose, even if he managed to take away this massive root, it would seem useless to him since it was a treasure meant for calming souls; naturally, its powers could not be exerted in the human realm!
Just when he was thinking this, Xuan Lao still gave him an unexpected surprise!
"In fact, the Nine Nether Divine Tree can be sealed as a treasure of the Underworld, and its use is not limited to calming spirits. For martial artists or cultivators on this continent, it also has its uses. For example, if you can learn the Refining Method and refine this massive tree root into a pill!"
"Then I can assure you that the pills produced will be unmatched in both quantity and quality, and their powerful effects can be considered a Supreme Treasure!"
These words finally struck a chord with Ye Feng! He was filled with excitement and couldn't help but ask, "What specific effects will it have?"
Xuan Lao pondered for a moment before replying, "Refining with such a unique material as the Nine Nether Divine Tree, the pills produced will at least not be inferior to the Mystic Heaven Pill currently available on this continent!"
"What!" Ye Feng was completely thrilled! The Mystic Heaven Pill was a top-tier pill needed for breaking through in the Gangwu Realm. At present, those Essence-Enhancing Pills and Middle Yuan Pills were of little use to him, while the Mystic Heaven Pill was extremely precious in the Eastern Continent!
At Qianyue Pharmacy, the Mystic Heaven Pill required multiple High-Level Elemental Crystals for exchange. Even with the highest points in the Outer Sect, Ye Feng's demand for the Mystic Heaven Pill remained unmet. If the Nine Nether Divine Tree truly had such miraculous effects, he would do everything possible to bring it back!
"Xuan Lao, is what you said true?" Ye Feng asked, suppressing his excitement and feeling somewhat apprehensive. Looking at the hundred-meter-tall Nine Nether Divine Tree, he wondered how many Mystic Heaven Pills could be refined if he could fully process it. His gaze towards the ugly tree root changed, as if he were staring at his beloved with burning desire!
In the end, Xuan Lao made him completely delighted by casually saying, "There won't be any falsehoods, provided you can move it!"
Ye Feng worked hard to calm his excited heart. While he was thrilled, the biggest challenge remained: he couldn't take such a large object! The Mother Banner and Soul Guiding Banner could easily fit into his pocket, but even the Heaven and Earth Four Element Cauldron wouldn't suffice!
Wait! The Heaven and Earth Four Element Cauldron! Yes! He still had that Exotic Treasure!
"Xuan Lao, I'm afraid you might be mistaken this time; I am determined to acquire this divine tree!" Ye Feng said with shining eyes and firm determination!
However, Xuan Lao knew exactly what he was thinking and scoffed, "Don't dream too big; you probably don't know the limitations of the Heaven and Earth Four Element Cauldron. Although it has a vast space, the condition for placing items inside is that they cannot exceed ten times your own size; only then can you use it!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Feng was stunned. He had only heard Xuan Lao mention this today! He didn't believe it! So he immediately summoned the Heaven and Earth Four Element Cauldron! The seemingly small Four-Element Cauldron emitted a faint glow; mysterious and unfathomable, it floated before him with extraordinary capabilities!
Ye Feng silently recited the incantation! He attempted to draw the Nine Nether Divine Tree into the Four-Element Cauldron! However, the Four-Element Cauldron emitted an eerie green light that flickered briefly before coming to an end without success!
"How could this happen?" Bitter words escaped his mouth as Ye Feng felt immense frustration. The situation before him was akin to being extremely hungry, with a large, delicious chicken leg right in front of him, yet he could only smell and see it without being able to take a bite!
"Xuan Lao, is there really no way to resolve this?" Naturally, Ye Feng, who could not give up on the divine tree, had no intention of leaving empty-handed! He was unaware of the tree's true value, but once he learned of it, the temptation would be irresistible for anyone.
Xuan Lao sighed again, understanding that at this moment, anything he said would not be heard. On one hand, he was using his Soul Sense Detection to monitor the Ghostly Grief that had yet to descend; on the other hand, he hoped Ye Feng would grow stronger quickly. After all, only with him as the host Master could he recover faster!
"Alright! You can try to split this divine tree in the shortest time possible. At worst, cut it into several segments and then absorb them inside the Cauldron. But remember, you must pay attention to the time; do not linger here for too long. Otherwise, you will attract the attention of those Phantom Demons, even if they are not their ancestors!"
"That would be enough for you to have no place to die!" A heavy warning emanated from Xuan Lao's mouth, seemingly fearing that Ye Feng did not fully grasp the severity of the situation. He finally said gravely, "If the Nine Nether Divine Tree is damaged, it will inevitably alert those restless spirits. Therefore, you must race against time!"
"What are we waiting for? I'll start right now!" Ye Feng recognized the gravity of the situation! He immediately prepared to take action with the Golden Dragon Sword and delivered a powerful slash!
With a "sizzle," the Golden Dragon Sword plunged deep into the Nine Nether Divine Tree! However, when Ye Feng tried to pull it out again, it was not so easy!
Xuan Lao then said leisurely, "If it were that easy for you to split it into pieces, would I have let you give up from the start? Child, wake up! You can at most cut at the edges; any little bit you can manage is worth it. Then know when to stop!"
Ye Feng couldn't help but feel amused... So there was such a reason behind it!
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