Peng Ru used the Blood Refining Technique to refine the Li Shang Sword. Unless Peng Ru is killed, not even Qu Lishang can reclaim it.

Of course, Qu Lishang isn't particularly attached to the Li Shang Sword.

For others, the Li Shang Sword is an extraordinary Divine Weapon, but in Qu Lishang's eyes, it's just a personal sword. With his cultivation, whether he has the Li Shang Sword or not doesn't make much difference.

However, he still does not wish for his Li Shang Sword to fall into the hands of someone like Peng Ru, whom he completely disdains as a sect traitor.

Yet now, Peng Ru admits her betrayal of the sect, claiming she's unworthy of being a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect and is only Wang Junze's maid. This straightforwardness and decisiveness, instead, earns a bit of Qu Lishang's admiration.

"Rest assured, Master Qu, I'll keep an eye on her."

With a wry smile, Wang Junze slightly cupped his hands toward Qu Lishang and didn't linger any longer, quickly departing the Secret Realm with Peng Ru and Ji Liuyun.

Coming to the Inverted Mountain is difficult, but leaving is very simple.

Following Qu Lishang's guidance, Wang Junze quickly found the array for teleportation, and in an instant, the three of them appeared above the sea.

This place is still the Netherworld Abyss, but upon checking the Sea Chart, it's not the same location where they initially followed the whale into the Inverted Mountain.

Releasing the Netherworld Flying Ship, after the three sat on it, Wang Junze pondered a moment before speaking in a deep voice: "I don't know if the news of Dugu Feng's death has spread; we need to find someone to inquire about it first."

It's said that no one would know of Dugu Feng's death on the Inverted Mountain, but she always had a Demon Venerable behind her, and who knows if the other side has special means to confirm her life or death. To be cautious, Wang Junze decides to first go to Mirage Island to see if he can contact the Maiden of the Sea and Yang Hong.

Unfortunately, to prevent Dugu Feng from becoming suspicious at that time, Wang Junze already destroyed the Token that could have contacted the others, otherwise it would not be so troublesome.

Ji Liuyun and Peng Ru naturally did not object to this, and the Flying Ship headed towards Mirage Island.

"Senior Sister Ji, I must trouble you a little."

After thinking for a moment, Wang Junze again apologized to Ji Liuyun: "I still don't want others to know my identity for the time being, so I must continue to act under Ye Piaoling's identity. Thus, you and Peng Ru must continue to pretend to be my captives in front of others; if I offend you in any way, please forgive me, Senior Sister Ji."

"Junior Brother Wang, there's no need for this. You saved my life, these small matters are nothing. Besides, the situation in the Nether Sea is complex, I understand your concerns."

Shaking her head, Ji Liuyun quickly returned the gesture.

She was never an unreasonable person and naturally understood that if Wang Junze hadn't been disguising himself all along, it would have been impossible to gain Dugu Feng's trust, let alone kill her and rescue her.

Now, having escaped with her life and obtained news about Li Shang Sword Venerable, she felt relieved and wouldn't mind these things at all.

More than half a day later, Wang Junze finally landed on Mirage Island.

Unexpectedly, there was no need for him to contact the Maiden of the Sea or Yang Hong, as everyone including Pei Haoran was already on the island.

"Brother Ye, you're finally back. What on earth happened? Did you kill Dugu Feng?!"

No sooner had he appeared than Pei Haoran anxiously asked.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze's heart sank immediately, realizing that the situation had indeed developed in the worst possible direction.

"First, tell me, what happened these past few days?"

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, Wang Junze asked in a deep voice.

"Something major occurred. The Night Spirit Demon Venerable emerged, claiming Dugu Feng is dead, and all the people from Netherworld Mansion have been dispatched to investigate everyone related to Dugu Feng. Now, all the demon cultivators in the Nether Sea are looking for you and Jiao Yang!"

Back then, Dugu Feng went to sea with only Wang Junze and Jiao Yang. Many people witnessed this when they surrounded the Dragon Turtle, confirming the fact.

Now that Dugu Feng is dead, those investigating will naturally look into Wang Junze and Jiao Yang first.

"Is Dugu Feng really dead?"

Looking at Wang Junze, Pei Haoran couldn't help but ask again.

"Dead!"

After a slight hesitation, Wang Junze answered in a deep voice: "We found the residence of the Li Shang Sword Venerable. Dugu Feng was injured by the sword array left by the opponent, and I took the opportunity to kill her, barely escaping."

"It really was you who killed her? This is going to be a big problem!"

Upon hearing this news, Pei Haoran immediately felt a headache: "The Night Spirit Demon Venerable is investigating this matter. If you're found, they won't let you go."

"I understand!"

Nodding his head, Wang Junze said in a deep voice: "I can't stay in the Nether Sea; I must find a way to escape."

"You can't return to Netherworld City anymore. The people from Netherworld Mansion have completely sealed off the city. The moment you show your face, you'll be besieged. Do you still have the mask I gave you? Put it on and see if you can slip through."

After some thought, Pei Haoran said in a deep voice: "It'd be best if we can stir up some commotion elsewhere to see if we can draw them away."

"Perhaps we can do the opposite."

Gazing at Peng Ru and Ji Liuyun, Yang Hong suddenly spoke: "Give me the mask. I'll take these two and pretend to be you, appearing in the Nether Sea to divert attention, while you take the opportunity to escape."

Yang Hong's physique is similar to Wang Junze. If he wears a mask, covering the distinct feature of the single eye, he might indeed impersonate Wang Junze.

"No, it's too obvious. If the people from Netherworld Mansion catch you, they'll know you are purposely disguising, and they will certainly interrogate you about my whereabouts, putting you at risk."

Wang Junze immediately refused.

Considering it's related to the Night Spirit Demon Venerable, if Yang Hong gets caught, they'd rather kill incorrectly than let him go.

"I need to confirm one thing, will this Night Spirit Demon Venerable personally take action?"

After some hesitation, Wang Junze suddenly asked.

"Hmm?"

"If the Night Spirit Demon Venerable takes action personally, then just exposing our position means I can't escape, otherwise... no matter how many people lay siege, I have a chance to slip away," Wang Junze explained. "That's the crux of the problem."

"Very likely!"

Pei Haoran replied with a bitter smile: "It's rumored that Dugu Feng was the Night Spirit Demon Venerable's woman. Otherwise, when she first entered the Nether Sea, she was just a mere Void Shattering; why would the Night Spirit Demon Venerable protect her?"

"A woman?" sneered Yang Hong disdainfully. "Someone like Night Spirit Demon Venerable wouldn't care about a woman. There must be something on Dugu Feng that interested the Night Spirit Demon Venerable; otherwise, why would he accept her? Does the Night Spirit Demon Venerable lack women in the Nether Sea?"

"Didn't you kill Dugu Feng? Check if there's anything special on her." The Maiden of the Sea chimed in agreement.

"No!"

Before Wang Junze could respond, Peng Ru softly explained: "I've thoroughly checked everything on Dugu Feng; there was nothing special."

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