Free Web NovelChapter 2450: Chapter 2448: Temple Above the Sea
The City Lord had no control over this daughter of his, spoiled by her upbringing.
He could only ask Long Fei to take good care of her along the way.
Long Fei assured him and set off with Nie Xiaoqian.
On the road, Nie Xiaoqian excitedly looked outside, like a bird freed from its cage.
Asu asked her, "You sure are quite bold. Since leaving the Demon of Black Mountain’s lair, I haven’t seen you scared at all."
Nie Xiaoqian giggled, "To be honest, even if you hadn’t come, I was already planning to escape the mountain with my sisters."
"You probably wouldn’t have made it, would you?"
Asu looked at her appreciatively.
She pursed her lips and said, "Of course not, but my Brother Ning wouldn’t sit idly by. If he knew about this, he would definitely come to rescue me right away."
Asu smiled and asked her, "Who is this Brother Ning of yours, that you can’t stop talking about him?"
Nie Xiaoqian twirled her hair, shyly saying, "He’s a top disciple of the Northern Yanshan Sect, truly handsome and charming, just like your husband."
"Husband?"
Asu glanced at Long Fei, laughing, "Your lad must be quite impressive. We’ll have to meet him sometime."
"Sure, there will definitely be an opportunity."
Nie Xiaoqian smiled happily.
Long Fei asked her, "You’re leading us to the Netherworld this time, is it also for your Brother Ning?"
"No, it’s not."
Nie Xiaoqian shook her head, raising her little head, "I just wanted to repay you for saving my life, nothing else."
Long Fei laughed and said, "You mentioned earlier that your Brother Ning once went to the Netherworld Sea to catch a Mystic Turtle for his mother’s illness but returned empty-handed. Your eagerness to join us, isn’t it to try your luck at the Netherworld Sea?"
Nie Xiaoqian widened her eyes, surprised that Long Fei had seen through her little scheme.
She pursed her lips, feeling a bit embarrassed, "Yes, I do have that thought. Brother Ning’s mother contracted a rather sinister poison, requiring the Mystic Turtle from the Netherworld Sea for recuperation. However, the Netherworld Sea is extremely perilous, even Celestial Venerables struggle there. I truly wish to try my luck with you all."
Asu joyfully added, "In that case, you’ve found the right people. Others may not dive into the Netherworld, but my ’husband’ probably can, without any issue."
She emphasized the word "husband" deliberately, teasing Long Fei a bit.
Long Fei didn’t expose her, temporarily accepting his role as husband.
Nie Xiaoqian jumped up, immediately bowing and saluting to Long Fei and Asu, "If that’s true, please help me out this once. If we can truly catch the Mystic Turtle, I’d willingly serve the both of you for life, acting as your horse and cattle."
Asu teasingly said, "And your Brother Ning, what would he think? Wouldn’t you be unable to be with him then?"
Nie Xiaoqian decisively said, "Brother Ning cares most about his mother. If he is happy, then I am happy. If he’s not, then even if I’m with him, I won’t be."
Asu stroked her head, smiling, "I didn’t expect you to be such a devoted girl. Fine, for the sake of your sincerity, sister will help you this time. Moreover, you don’t have to serve us like cattle and horses."
"Thank you, sister!"
Nie Xiaoqian hugged her arm excitedly, thanking her repeatedly.
Seeing Asu and Long Fei’s amiable nature, she opened up, sharing tales about the local customs with Long Fei along the way.
The Netherworld is different from the Human Realm; battles from the Ancient Era occurred in the Human Realm, while the Netherworld remained unharmed.
Hence, the continent here remains unified.
Currently, the Human Race occupies only a small portion, while most of the Netherworld is still Desolate Wilderness, home to many extraordinarily powerful beings.
The Mystic Turtles in the Netherworld Pool are one such species, thriving in the chilling yin cold of Netherworld Water.
Long Fei inquired about Bull Heads and Horse Faces, discovering they truly exist.
These are two types of Demonic Beasts in the Netherworld, who easily become spirits and have long cooperated with the Human Race.
The City Lord’s Mansion’s carriage, however, moved very slowly, according to plan taking several months to reach the Netherworld.
Long Fei secretly enlisted the Chaos Beast’s help, and when in isolated spots, they Ethereal Escape traveled.
In populated areas, they took leisurely walks, exploring local customs in these towns.
Initially, Long Fei assumed the Netherworld was full of Yin Souls but now understood its true nature.
The Netherworld is merely a world with opposite properties to the Human Realm, containing a vast, ever-growing universe.
Various races and life forms exist, mirroring those of the Human Realm.
People living here don’t have much concept of the border between Netherworld and Human Realm.
At most, like in the Human Realm, hearing about the other world only in mythological tales.
In the eyes of the Cultivator, the Human Realm is the Immortal Realm.
To visit the Human Realm, one must make their Yin God indestructible as Vajra.
Just like how humans aspire to reach the Immortal Realm.
Thus, Cultivators possess a bit more yang energy than ordinary people.
They spent half a month arriving at the Netherworld Sea.
Nie Xiaoqian was somewhat surprised, not expecting their journey to be so quick, estimating it would take at least six months.
Unaware of the Chaos Beast’s presence, she didn’t realize the carriage was continuously Sky-breaking when she meditated.
Upon nearing here, all three felt the oppressive Yin Malevolence Qi surging toward them.
A vast, infinite ocean appeared before them, the waters murky like yellow broth.
Inside was vast and boundless, the density of the water so high that not even a ripple stirred.
Nie Xiaoqian glanced around, and when Long Fei and Asu approached, she enthusiastically introduced, "This is the Netherworld Sea. We arrived just in time to witness the opening of the ghost gate."
"What do you mean?"
Long Fei looked around.
Nie Xiaoqian pointed with her small hand and explained, "Look at the distant silhouette, doesn’t it resemble a palace? People say, on July 7, the ghost gate opens. Every year around this time, this silhouette rises above the Netherworld Sea. Rumor has it that Yama’s Palace lies within, harboring the Eighteen Layers of Hell, imprisoning the most heinous of beings."
Asu glanced at the distance and said, "It somewhat resembles a mirage."
Amidst the mist, a giant city’s silhouette floated above the Netherworld Sea.
The palace is immensely vast, even the edges are unseen.
Long Fei asked Nie Xiaoqian, "What’s the relationship between Yama’s Palace and Yama Nation?"
Nie Xiaoqian replied, "Yama’s Palace is where the Divine Spirits reside, while Yama Nation is just where we ordinary folks live."
Long Fei nodded, realizing the relationship mirrored that of the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall in the Human Realm.
Asu gazed at the distance and asked Long Fei, "Do you think the legend is true or false? Is the mirage indeed the divine temple’s location?"
"No matter true or false, it’s irrelevant to us."
Long Fei looked at the silhouette, feeling a slight ripple of Space Law, secretly letting the Chaos Beast investigate.
He took out the Magical Treasure seized from the True Immortal Disciples, planning to submerge it in the Netherworld Sea and refine it using the Netherworld Water.
The Spiritual Imprint on these treasures is all of Golden Immortal Level, something Long Fei couldn’t handle in the Yang Realm.
But in the Netherworld, using the suppression of Netherworld Water, unless it’s a Saint Relic, the Spiritual Imprint can be stripped away.
