Zhang Kui heard the voice and looked up.

In the midst of the mountains, a steep peak rose abruptly, piercing the clouds. Its summit was layered with ancient stone halls, shrouded in spiritual mist, indistinct as if it were a celestial palace.

A blood-red figure appeared in the sky above the palace, winding and twisting, with a single horn on its head, two claws under its belly, and surprisingly, it had two heads.

"Two-headed Flood Dragon?"

Zhang Kui's gaze slightly narrowed. This creature's Qi Mechanism was ever-changing, fierce yet cold. Though it seized power opportunistically, its Tao cultivation was profound and clearly not to be underestimated.

"Exactly!"

Bao Wuxin's eyes were filled with resentment, "This Chi Lin was originally the master of a snake den on a solitary island in the sea. I do not know what it provoked, abandoning its home and wandering the seas with its demons."

"My master felt pity for its remarkable talent and took in the lineage of the snake den, even imparting the 'Blood Grudge Dual Body Technique' found in the Demon Monarch Hall. Unexpectedly, as soon as the master disappeared, this scoundrel took the opportunity to seize power…"

Zhang Kui frowned slightly,

"Demon Monarch Hall?"

Bao Wuxin gritted his teeth, "You know, Taoist Friend, that even with the Divine Strange Pearl, entering the Underworld requires entering from a node."

"There are many nodes in the world, but most are barren and perilous places, with important locations occupied by various Forbidden Lands."

"The node where my Spiritual Sect is located leads to an ancient site, with numerous signs indicating it was the dominion of ancient demon gods in the Underworld. The core area is called the Demon Monarch Hall, yet only less than thirty percent of it has been explored over thousands of years."

"The key to the Demon Monarch Hall is controlled by my master, also serves as a token of the Spirit Sect Leader, so Chi Lin is eager to obtain it."

"I see…"

Zhang Kui nodded, observing as demonic mist shot up from various mountain tops, flying toward the central hall. He laughed, "Taoist Friend, it seems this guy is gathering followers. Why don't we take a look?"

Bao Wuxin snorted,

"Chi Lin has gained power; everyone avoids him, so I won't bother to look at their faces."

Zhang Kui laughed, "We need to go anyway. Ignore everything else, and help me learn about the Great Demons' details once we're there. Knowing your enemy makes confrontation easy."

Bao Wuxin considered this,

"As you say, Taoist Friend."

Seeing Bao Wuxin agree, Zhang Kui immediately waved his large sleeve, dispersing the mist, turning it into a golden hairpin that nestled into Bao Wuxin's hair bun.

Bao Wuxin immediately leapt up, flying through the rolling black smoke to the central mountain, gracefully landing and entering the great hall.

By then, the hall was already crowded with demons; a cursory glance revealed fifteen Mahayana Demons, the rest being of the Divine Travel Realm.

Nearly half were human-shaped, but most retained their original features, whether beast heads or demon tails.

When Bao Wuxin entered, some demons showed surprise, others disdain.

But as Bao Wuxin mentioned, everyone was distancing themselves from her, allowing the two to observe from afar and communicate secretly using Divine Sense.

"Taoist Friend Zhang, noted half the Mahayana realm inside are elongated creatures, forming alliances. Several Mountain Lords who were friendly to me died mysteriously, suspected to be related to them."

"That Cyan Flood Dragon is called Wuya, Chi Lin's favored left hand, adept at using Xunfeng Skill against foes."

"That Silver Ring Snake is known as Venerable Silver Flower…"

As Bao Wuxin introduced them, Zhang Kui patiently memorized the traits of each demon.

This Spiritual Sect truly lived up to its reputation as one of the 'Four Caves'; even with the loss of two during the East Sea campaign, there were still so many Mahayana realms present.

Due to the loss of the Demon Monarch Hall key, no one ventured to the Underworld, making this the full force of the Spiritual Sect's elite.

Suddenly, Zhang Kui's eyes narrowed.

"Who are the Black Snake and Cyan Robe Snake Lady?"

Bao Wuxin looked coldly over, "They are the Yun Family couple, ruthless and vicious. Their cultivation isn't noteworthy. Did you notice something, Taoist Friend Zhang?"

"Hehehe…"

Zhang Kui smiled faintly, "Don't raise alarm, pretend not to notice, for two acquaintances have sneaked in."

In his eyes, within the two demons, each harbored a mass of shadow; one black as tar and full of eyes, the other vague and indistinct.

Zhang Kui was unsurprised; he deliberately broke the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch's Enchanting Skill; the Water Mansion must be alert, yet he hadn't anticipated these two evil spirits' swift reaction.

Bao Wuxin was shocked, but kept her composure and turned her gaze elsewhere.

"Welcome the Sect Leader's emergence!"

The voice of the demons resounded throughout.

Within the great hall, a majestic Red-scaled Snake Demon slowly appeared. Though transformed into human shape with only one head, its movement left visible afterimages, bizarrely so.

Two figures seemingly overlapped, and even the voice emitted was one before the other.

"Esteemed Mountain Lords, no need for formalities."

This Chi Lin wore a wide Blood Robe, topped with a Heaven-Facing Crown, and had reckless eyes.

"Today, upon emerging, the 'Blood Grudge Dual Body Technique' has achieved great success. I have already informed East Sea Water Mansion to depart. When we retrieve the Demon Monarch Hall key, we shall revel together."

"Sect Leader is wise!"

The great hall was filled with flattering voices.

The snake demons and poisonous flood dragons cheered the loudest, while others carefully echoed.

Chi Lin smiled slightly, gaze fixed on Bao Wuxin standing alone at the back.

"Worry not, Baoshan Master. This time, we shall reclaim the late sect leader's body for proper burial, having benefited much from him."

"Sect Leader is benevolent and righteous!"

The crowd of demons flattered again.

Bao Wuxin remained silent with a cold expression, while Zhang Kui smirked inwardly, thinking that this Spiritual Sect Leader truly shared the same nature as the Star Constellation Old Immortal.

Meanwhile, within East Sea Water Mansion, Old Turtle Demon's voice also reverberated through the sea:

"Fellow Mansion Masters, the time has come. Upon our departure, others must immediately activate the Grand Array to seal the Water Mansion…"

In the aftermath of orders, a dozen Dharma Aspect Illusions rose to the sky, riding black smoke and demon fire, with pitch-black clouds and sinister winds howling, spreading toward the Spiritual Sect direction.

Mansion Master You's eyes were brimming with excitement. Turning to see Yaksha General's uneasy face, he laughed, "Brother Cha, what's the matter? Afraid? Rest assured, even if Profound Yin Mountain is perilous, with the joint forces of the Spiritual Sect and us, we shall navigate smoothly."

Yaksha General forced a smile.

Zhang Kui misjudged slightly; this fellow leaked secrets and grew timid, not alerting Old Turtle Demon…

...

Those in the Mahayana realm control Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, flying swiftly, and in no time, the forces of both sides met above the sea.

"Elder Gui."

"Sect Leader Chi Lin."

Each leader from both sides bowed, the atmosphere harmonious, yet the rank was distinctly divided, indicating mutual wariness.

No excessive words were exchanged; the Water Mansion and Spiritual Sect forces set out together, stirring endless demon winds, waves surged over the sea, shrouding day into night.

A chill rose within Zhang Kui's heart.

Thank goodness this is over the sea; if this scale of force emerged in the human territory's core, who knows what turmoil would ensue.

Profound Yin Mountain was near the Sea Eye, and before long, they saw the immense whirlpool above the Sea Eye.

Old Turtle Demon's face darkened,

"Sect Leader Chi Lin, that Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch colluded with General's Tomb General, my greatest worry is their surprise attack on our Water Mansion."

Chi Lin smiled faintly,

"Rest assured, Elder Gui; they suffered great losses last time. Seeing the elite forces of Spiritual Sect and Water Mansion come out in force, they'll likely fortify defenses, unaware our true aim is Profound Yin Mountain."

Within the ranks, the Black Snake couple exchanged a glance, showing a mutual, mocking gleam in their eyes.

Old Turtle Demon's expression eased slightly,

"Just the Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch is already troubling; adding a Military Advisor, I wonder how they became intertwined together."

"Probably a mutual sympathy…"

With Chi Lin's cultivation skill successful, aligned with his high spirits, his words unavoidably reflected his brash nature, "The Hundred-Eyed Demon Monarch aside, that Military Advisor's background is intriguing."

"Oh, how so?"

Old Turtle Demon showed interest.

"His ambition is ludicrous, attempting to shed his physical form, practicing a Feathered Transcendence magic technique to become immortal, but ended up half-dead, truly laughable…"

"Is that so, hahaha…"

Hearing his background frivolously disclosed by the Spirit Sect Leader, the Military Advisor, inhabiting the Snake Lady, lowered his head, eyes filled with icy killing intent.

Zhang Kui found this amusing, yet also secretly alarmed; this Military Advisor unintentionally walked a path toward becoming a Corpse Dissolving Immortal. If a complete magic technique existed, maybe he could succeed.

The swarm of demons crossed the sea, the sky and earth devoid of light.

Before long, they halted, observing ahead a shadow that pierced the heavens abruptly appeared on the sea surface, shrouded in dark clouds, crackling with lightning and thunder…

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