Spending money to hire people to fight, and spending a lot to hire skilled fighters, was something Wu Jinliang, who came from the impoverished Land of Exile, had never thought of.

Although the Six Realms Exchange notes were useless in the outside world, they were valuable in the Netherworld. For those who could travel between the two realms, it was just as useful as it was outside, for trading and exchanging purposes.

In short, Wu Jinliang thought it was excessively extravagant.

Chu Jingtang and Lao Changtai, however, were stunned. They understood but couldn't quite grasp it.

"The Netherworld?" Lao Changtai swallowed nervously.

Chu Jingtang also asked, "Master, are you talking about the Netherworld that has been sealed for eight hundred years?"

Shi Chun nodded, "Which other Netherworld could it be?"

After exchanging shocked glances, Chu Jingtang asked again, "Wasn't the Netherworld sealed? Even those top experts can't enter or exit…"

Shi Chun replied, "This is one of the important reasons why we spent so much time searching for the Death Refusing Incense. It not only revives the dead but also opens the passage to the Netherworld."

Wu Jinliang, listening on the side, was secretly amazed. He didn't expect the Master to reveal such a secret to these two.

But thinking about it, since he was planning to send them to the Netherworld by this method, they would inevitably find out, so there was no need to hide it from them.

From this, it's clear that since Shi Chun was willing to tell them this secret, he didn't give them the option to refuse. They might have to agree even if they don't want to.

Chu and Lao aren't foolish either. This is no small secret; they know that even the top experts can't enter, yet there is a way here. Upon hearing this, they realized they probably have no room to refuse. They might have no choice but to agree.

"The Netherworld isn't fit for mortal people to live in, and we don't know if we can adapt," Lao Changtai said with a bitter smile, which was as good as not refusing.

Shi Chun comforted, "It's not as if ordinary people believe in those ghost and deity tales. The living beings in the Netherworld are also real people, they just practice different cultivation techniques. Mortals indeed can't withstand the underworld, but with your cultivation, it shouldn't be a problem. Moreover, it's not like you have to stay there forever. We're sending you to open up the situation over there. Once it's open, you can return anytime and only go back when necessary; you don't have to live there continuously."

Chu Jingtang also smiled bitterly, "You could've told us sooner, so we could find some books about the Netherworld to study in advance."

Shi Chun: "There seem to be quite a few books about the Netherworld in the collection at Chao Yue Hall in Dazhi City. I'll look for an opportunity to check them out, but now isn't the time for us to reveal ourselves. After eight hundred years, the Netherworld has surely changed dramatically, and you won't find that in books on this side. Eight hundred years is enough for earth-shattering changes."

With that, he pulled out two stacks of notes and tossed one to each of them.

Chu and Lao instinctively caught them and naturally couldn't resist checking what it was. When they saw that the notes were of a million denomination, Lao Changtai even muttered instinctively, "Six Realms Exchange?"

Chu Jingtang looked up and asked, "Master, what is this?"

Shi Chun: "It's currency circulated in the Netherworld. People over there say this should be the largest denomination. Each of you takes one billion for now. One of the purposes of this trip is to figure out the actual value of this currency. Wu Jinliang and I just had a brief contact with people over there, but to avoid exposing our mortal origins, we couldn't ask much. However, from the attitude of an Earth Immortal level expert willing to work like an ox for a million note, it seems this currency might be of significant value. Remember, during your visit, do not reveal your mortal identity. Otherwise, just the secret of how you enter and exit could land you in peril."

Chu and Lao, who were subconsciously listening attentively, both nodded slightly.

"On this trip, as long as the task can be done, don't be afraid to spend money. If it's not enough, I can provide more later, but stick to one principle: don't flaunt wealth to invite trouble. Be cautious even when hiring fighters; not everyone is trustworthy. It's best to find reliable, skilled individuals. Although the Netherworld has been sealed for eight hundred years, many skilled people frequently interacted with the outside world before the seal, and they might know outside experts well. Once released, whether they can be used is questionable. You need to weigh this carefully. I trust in your ability to handle this appropriately."

Lao and Chu again nodded slightly, their thoughtful expressions indicating they understood the importance of what was said.

Shi Chun then produced a mother-child talisman and tossed it to Chu Jingtang, "Earlier, after Wu Jinliang and I entered the Netherworld, we met a fifth-rank Netherworld General named Lao Xi in a place called Langdang River. This is the mother-child talisman for contacting him…"

What followed was a detailed account of how they met Lao Xi.

Shi Chun felt it was important for the two about to enter to know these details to judge the real relationship with Lao Xi, which would help in handling future interactions, and also to give them a sense of the customs and conditions in the Netherworld.

After explaining, he further instructed, "One of the keys to the Death Refusing Incense's ability to revive the dead seems to be the retrieval of the original soul from the Netherworld. It appears to draw it back from nearby, meaning as long as you have control of a body's soul, no matter where the body is moved, it's possible to use the Netherworld to meet the body directly. Lao Xi and his people seem to have a method to imprison souls. Being stuck in Juku State, you should know what this signifies."

Lao and Chu appeared thoughtful, and the latter slowly said, "Is the Master suggesting acquiring a method to imprison souls from Lao Xi…"

Wu Jinliang also understood why Shi Chun was eager to send the two into the Netherworld. It's about securing a fallback.

Seeing that the three understood the importance of the matter, Shi Chun stopped wasting words and instructed Lao Changtai to catch another Earth Wolf.

He wasn't sure if the soul of the deceased Earth Wolf could be repeatedly deceased and repeatedly imprisoned. This was something to test slowly later, for now, stability was key to avoid any accidents.

For a High Martial Cultivator, catching an Earth Wolf was a small task, which he completed swiftly by bringing one by the neck.

Fearing that if they descended on the same spot, the scent of the previously burned Death Refusing Incense might emerge from the ground, Shi Chun led them to another location before letting Wu Jinliang use the Earth Escape Technique to take them underground.

After reaching the depths underground, Shi Chun didn't rush to kill the Earth Wolf; instead, he first took out a sleek Black Flag.

Wu Jinliang recognized it and whispered, "Boundless Banner?"

Shi Chun nodded to him, "Burn it and see if it works."

Alright, Wu Jinliang once again took out the Death Refusing Incense, pinched a lump with his fingertips, and once more used his Fire Attribute Skill to burn it.

Chu Jingtang and Lao Changtai were jaw-dropped and speechless, amazed that Wu Hehe actually knew Fire Attribute Skills? Has he been hiding this deeply? Why didn't he absorb the Divine Fire at the Divine Fire Domain?

Thinking it over again, it seemed wrong; this big guy can not only use Fire Attribute Skills but was clearly using Earth Attribute Techniques just now.

Shi Chun was indifferent to their thoughts, once again activating his Right Eye Superpower. Seeing the smoke of the Death Refusing Incense, he immediately used his skill to gather and wrap the drifting smoke around the Boundless Banner, enveloping it.

The outcome was slow to react, at least on the surface, but Shi Chun's Right Eye Superpower saw that there was light moving inside the Boundless Banner, occasionally thumping like a heart slowly awakening.

Thus, Shi Chun patiently waited.

After a while, the Boundless Banner suddenly moved without wind, and Shi Chun spoke, "Extinguish the fire."

Wu Jinliang immediately smothered the flame, knowing the Death Refusing Incense was limited and should be saved whenever possible. While doing so, his eyes sparkled as he asked, "Is it ready?"

Shi Chun nodded with an "Mm," "It should be, let's try it."

With a slight wave of the Boundless Banner in his hand, he held it between both hands, closed his eyes, and began casting a skill inside, using his technique to supplement the consciousness of the Banner's Artifact Spirit. Having done this before, he was quite practiced at it.

Not long after, he opened his eyes and raised the Banner, and the Black Flag suddenly flourished dramatically.

Wu Jinliang immediately chuckled, knowing the Master had subdued another Magical Treasure, interacting with the Artifact Spirit and getting familiar with controlling this Banner.

Although he hadn't seen its power firsthand, he heard from Xu Anzhang, a disciple from the Four Cauldron Sect who originally owned this treasure, that it could overcome all treasures.

Moreover, he knew Shi Chun had yearned for this treasure for a long time, often mentioning it. Searching for the Death Refusing Incense likely had a lot to do with this treasure.

While the three of them watched Shi Chun waving the Black Flag, which was continuously expanding and contracting for quite a while, growing somewhat impatient, they suddenly saw the flag flash black light and then drop a pile of clinking items.

The three of them stared intently and found themselves looking at a large pile of oil-green treasure swords and similar items, so numerous that they might have been buried if Shi Chun hadn't asked Wu Jinliang to expand the underground space significantly.

Shi Chun fondly stroked the Boundless Banner for a while, deeply gratified. This was the trump card Magical Treasure given to the Four Cauldron Sect by the Demon Path for entering the Divine Fire Domain. Now, it truly belonged to him, feeling immense satisfaction and deeming the years of relentless pursuit worthwhile.

Having been mentally fulfilled, he finally stowed the Banner away and started rummaging through the pile of oil-green treasure swords, eventually pulling out a millstone-sized dark purple metal disc with three evenly spaced openings along its edge, resembling three battle axes joined back to back, and a hole in the center for handling.

Standing on the pile of treasure swords, he waved the disc in his hand and said, "This treasure is called 'Sudden Slash,' a fifth-grade Magical Treasure made by the leading Artifact Refining Sect, the Refining Heaven Sect, assigned to Zuo Zisheng, a disciple entering the Divine Fire Domain. Old Chu, I'm giving this treasure to you."

Then he outright tossed it to Chu Jingtang.

Chu Jingtang hastily caught it, incredulously pointing at himself, seeming to ask, is such a precious treasure really just given to me like this?

Not only was he surprised, but Wu Jinliang also appeared baffled. They had infiltrated and spent so much effort mainly for these treasures, and now upon acquiring, it has been given away?

Shi Chun lightly nodded, "This journey to the Netherworld might be perilous, take it for protection. The treasure's Artifact Spirit is undamaged, and Zuo Zisheng is still alive, the Artifact Spirit remains under his control, but since there's a boundary separating, Zuo Zisheng cannot control it now, it's a perfect opportunity for you to wipe Zuo Zisheng's Divine Sense and merge yours, allowing the treasure to acknowledge you as its master."

Holding the item made it difficult to clasp his fists, so an excited Chu Jingtang pounded his chest with his fist, saying, "Thanks, Master, I will exert my utmost effort on this journey and not fail you!"

He was truly exhilarated, never expecting to have the opportunity to use a fifth-grade Magical Treasure in his lifetime, especially one meant for a disciple's entry into the Divine Fire Domain, given by the Refining Heaven Sect, whose power was undoubtedly formidable.

Shi Chun pointed at the treasure in his hand, indicating for him not to talk too much and quickly familiarize himself with the treasure's acknowledgment process.

Then he gestured toward the pile of oil-green treasure swords, addressing Lao Changtai, "Chang Tai, this treasure named 'Heavenly Net Sword Bone Umbrella' is the trump card Magical Treasure for Yin Tianlu, a disciple led by the Extreme Fire Sect, the fourth Sect in the Artifact Refining World, entering the Divine Fire Domain. Its power is immense and possibly rivals Old Chu's 'Sudden Slash,' it's yours now, take it for protection. The treasure's hub should be something resembling an umbrella shaft, you'll have to dig for it yourself."

Lao Changtai was full of excitement, his heart brimming with emotions akin to Chu Jingtang's, and clasped his fists bowing, saying, "Thanks, Master, I will do my best on this journey, if I falter, I would be undeserving to live!"

Shi Chun pointed at the pile of treasure swords, signaling him to act quickly.

Meanwhile, under a eave, Yin Tianlu, sitting gloomily, suddenly rose in surprise, eyes wide with shock, "The Heavenly Net Sword Bone Umbrella is nearby!"

The guards quickly approached and questioned, "What happened?"

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