Although it was clearly noon, with the sun blazing overhead, once we delved into the Netherworld Abyss, an aura of extreme cold permeated the surroundings, and the light began to dim.

"We've arrived!"

Raising her head, Dugu Feng gently flicked her sleeve, and the silver threads binding Ji Liuyun's hands and feet were instantly withdrawn, restoring her freedom.

Ignoring the others, Dugu Feng took a step out of the Flying Ship and directly stepped onto the surface of the sea.

Wang Junze glanced at Ji Liuyun, then followed, flying out as well, his gaze scanning the surrounding sea area.

The waves here were particularly turbulent, the seawater as black as ink, yet there was nothing else unusual about it, nor any sign of a residence.

Could it be that the residence of the Li Shang Sword Venerable was also underwater?

But that wouldn't make sense. The Dragon Palace being underwater is normal since the Dragon Monarch is of the Dragon Race, but why would the Li Shang Sword Venerable build a residence underwater?

While these thoughts were turning in Wang Junze's mind, Dugu Feng drew a stick of incense from her sleeve and slowly lit it.

With the lighting of this incense, in a matter of moments, a massive whale surfaced from the sea, its body stretching a hundred meters long. Even the surrounding furious waves seemed insignificant in its presence.

"Dugu Feng, is this the last stick of Divine-Inviting Incense?"

The next moment, the whale spoke, its voice human-like.

Feeling the aura emanating from the whale, Wang Junze's heart surged with a storm of emotions!

Demon King!

This whale was no mere Transformed Great Demon but an actual Demon King.

Although it hadn't made a move, Wang Junze could sense the overwhelming Demon Qi, a feeling... far more terrifying than the Black Mountain Demon King he once encountered in the Northern Domain. Even the Dragon Turtle at its peak might not be a match for this whale.

How could Dugu Feng summon such a Demon King? Moreover, it seemed not only was it non-hostile, but it also appeared willing to assist Dugu Feng.

Could it have something to do with the Demon Venerable backing Dugu Feng?

But even so, could a Demon Venerable command such a powerful Demon King?

"That's right!"

Dugu Feng seemed unconcerned with Wang Junze and the others' reactions, answering calmly as she gazed at the whale: "After this, the agreement with the Judgment Department and you will be completely fulfilled, and I will no longer disturb you."

Judgment Department!

Upon hearing these words, Wang Junze was shocked to his core.

He never imagined that the connection to this whale was neither Dugu Feng nor the Demon Venerable, but the Judgment Department!

Previously, Wang Junze was already aware that the Judgment Department was incredibly powerful, especially the Lord Chief, who was highly respected by Su Yuwei, the Fate Envoy, and even Zhou Dongfei. Yet he hadn't imagined that even the sea's Demon Kings could be commanded by them.

But what did this have to do with the residence of the Li Shang Sword Venerable?

Wang Junze had the urge to ask, but neither Dugu Feng nor the whale would pay him any mind.

"Then come aboard!"

As if aware of Dugu Feng's intentions, the whale replied indifferently.

With a slight nod, Dugu Feng led Wang Junze and Jiao Yang onto the whale's back.

Boom!

Almost as soon as they got on, the whale started moving, instantly breaking through the sea surface, and in a flash, Wang Junze saw the seawater parting naturally before the whale leaped into the depths!

A hundred meters, a thousand meters, ten thousand meters!

The sensation was indescribably shocking. Even though they were descending to the seabed, the surrounding water forcefully parted, only closing like a sky-blanket in a downpour after the whale had passed. Throughout this process, not a single drop of water touched Wang Junze!

It's unclear how much time had passed; Wang Junze estimated they had traveled hundreds of miles, the surroundings turning pitch black, void of any light!

Netherworld Abyss!

At this moment, Wang Junze seemed to understand why this sea area was called an abyss; it was so deep, completely overturning his understanding.

No wonder such a journey required a Demon King like the whale to lead the way, for even knowing its location, reaching such depths would be impossible.

Crash!

Suddenly, Wang Junze vaguely heard a roaring sound, and the next moment, a glimmer of light appeared ahead.

Wang Junze didn't even know what was happening, feeling a tremor in the void around him, before being abruptly flung off by the whale.

Instinctively rolling in the air, the next moment, Wang Junze realized he had landed on solid ground—not the seabed, as there was no water, and it seemed like a real land.

"Where is this place?"

Raising his head, looking around, Wang Junze was dumbfounded.

He found himself on a massive mountain peak, yet the entire world seemed inverted, with turbulent seawater above, and the mountain base below. The mountain was also inverted; one stood on the peak, ascending to the base.

"Inverted Mountain!"

Dugu Feng, evidently familiar with the place, calmly replied: "This is an abandoned Ancient Ruins!"

"It's rumored this was once the mountain gate of the Ancient Sect, Xuankong Temple."

"Xuankong Temple? Isn't that one of the Four Great Celestial Sects?"

Hearing this, Wang Junze was slightly stunned.

The Four Great Celestial Sects are Profound Moon Sword Sect, Four Symbols Sect, Xuankong Temple, and Celestial Path Palace.

Profound Moon Sword Sect and Four Symbols Sect go without saying, but Wang Junze had never seen anyone from Xuankong Temple or Celestial Path Palace.

"Indeed, Xuankong Temple was the legacy of this Ancient Sect, but unfortunately, it has long been severed!" Dugu Feng sneered disdainfully: "If not, there would be no Four Great Celestial Sects; Xuankong Temple would have been unrivaled."

"..."

"Don't bother thinking, it's been abandoned since ancient times, leaving nothing behind! Otherwise, why would the Li Shang Sword Venerable leave his residence here?"

Dugu Feng continued: "To get here, there are two methods: one is having Saint Realm cultivation, forcibly entering the bottom of the Netherworld Abyss, breaking space barriers!"

"The other is being led by the whale!"

"Divine-Inviting Incense?"

Wang Junze immediately remembered the incense Dugu Feng had lit earlier on the sea surface.

"Correct, that was the promise made by the Lord Chief with the whale in the past, a total of ten sticks of Divine-Inviting Incense. When I left the Judgment Department, I took three, and the one we just used was the last one. So... this time must succeed without fail!"

Dugu Feng replied indifferently: "Let's go to the residence of the Li Shang Sword Venerable!"

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