Lu Ye's shock stemmed from this.

In the deepest part of the Black Forest Swamp, considered a living forbidden land, there exists a bizarre altar.

And enshrined on the altar, a mysterious statue of a commanding woman, is actually his wife, Lu Ye's wife?!

That Jiang Qingge with no talent for Martial Dao, even arranged by the family for a political marriage!

At this moment, Lu Ye felt a strange sense of absurdity grow within him.

The mysterious woman's statue before him, at a glance, undeniably represented a figure of great significance, holding the power over countless lives.

How could this relate to Jiang Qingge, who lacked Martial Dao aptitude, requiring her to sacrifice her image?

Moreover, in the past half-year, she was clearly a pushover, completely misaligned with the vision of wearing an Emperor's Robe, seemingly ruling the Nine Netherworld before him...

They couldn't be more different.

Just then, in the deepest part of the dark land, a terrifyingly powerful aura began to slowly awaken.

Lu Ye's complexion slightly changed, this aura... indeed there is a Tier Four sinister fog entity deep within the Black Forest Swamp, comparable to a Martial Arts Grandmaster!

Moreover, at least in the Late Stage of Tier Four!!

Glancing at the majestic statue, Lu Ye noticed a four-sided box carved with intricate runes beneath one of the pitch-black stone pillars.

He felt that this item was extraordinary, the only object on the altar.

In an instant, Lu Ye activated the Wandering Dragon Four-Pole Transformation and flashed beneath the pitch-black stone pillar, grabbing it firmly.

Immediately after, he left the place without hesitation.

In the darkness, a terrifying Grandmaster-level sinister fog entity, absorbing moonlight, was floating out of the darkness, approaching the altar.

Feeling the ultimate evil approaching from behind, Lu Ye turned his head and saw a sinister fog the size of a mud-truck floating near the altar in the distance.

At that moment, a mass of dark clouds in the night sky concealed the blood moon, tinged with a hint of crimson.

The mysterious and eerie altar, originally on the black land of the swamp...

Had vanished completely!

Lu Ye's eyes squinted immediately.

After delving into the Array Dao, he instantly recognized a top-tier Concealment Array, naturally formed around the altar!

Only during special times, like the rare appearance of a blood moon, would this altar briefly reveal its true form.

With his current knowledge of formations, he could only detect some clues when the array was activated or closed. As for finding its flaws or core...

That was entirely impossible.

The terrifying entity, comparable to the Grandmaster Seventh Layer, seemed only to be active in the deepest parts.

Detecting the departure of the intruding human race, it did not pursue them.

Soon, the dark clouds passed the moon, and moonlight once again illuminated the earth. But at this moment, the moon had returned to normal, no longer tinged with crimson.

Lu Ye purposefully paused his steps, wanting to see if his guess was correct.

The next second...

On the deepest black soil, it remained empty, with no sign of the previously awe-inspiring altar.

"It really is like this."

Lu Ye didn't linger any longer; he fully activated the Four-Pole Transformation and instantly vanished into the depths of the swamp.

...

Outer Mining Area.

The Guard Captain was accounting for battle losses. Fortunately, only one person died, and there were about ten injuries.

"Thanks to that high-level warrior, or else, that terrifying Innate Realm entity would have descended..."

Thinking of the sinister entity seemingly birthed from the Evil Hell, the Guard Captain, despite experiencing numerous battles, still felt some fear.

Such extreme malice could easily shatter a normal person's bottom line.

After tallying, the Guard Captain glanced around. At this time, there was no trace of sinister wind or evil aura.

If it weren't known that they were at the outskirts of the Black Forest Swamp, the Guard Captain might have thought he was on some ordinary plain.

In the tent, after bandaging Uncle Liu's wound, Jiang Qingge looked up at the thick night outside.

How could a Martial Arts Grandmaster from Yinmang Mountain appear here?

The Black Forest Swamp is not a treasure land abundant with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures; it only contains miasma, swamp crocodiles, and sinister fog entities that can devour human flesh!

If not for accidentally discovering a small deposit of refined iron ore on this edge, the Jiang Family would not have directed their attention here.

So, looking at the overall situation, a Martial Arts Grandmaster arriving here coincidentally and saving many miners and the Jiang Family members didn't quite add up.

Unless... this Martial Arts Grandmaster knows the Jiang Family... or knows someone from the Jiang Family?

At this moment, Jiang Qingge felt her mind was racing.

Suddenly, Jiang Qingge recalled, about two years ago, during a critical moment when her younger sister and Lu Ye went out as escorts, a black-clothed figure appeared...

Could there be some connection between these two? Or are they the same person!

Jiang Qingge couldn't help but suspect this; in this world, there is no love or hate without reason.

If not familiar, why would he help the Jiang Family multiple times?

It couldn't be that a Martial Arts Grandmaster-level figure was bored and looking for something to do for themselves.

Jiang Qingge tried to piece together some clues from these thoughts, and just then, a black shadow emerged from the darkness, arriving there.

From her viewpoint, Jiang Qingge immediately noticed the return of the black-clothed figure who ventured into the depths of the swamp.

A moment later, the unabashed black-clothed figure was also noticed by everyone in the mining area.

For a time, voices of gratitude rose continuously.

Uncle Liu hurriedly brought Jiang Qingge out, expressing their immense gratitude, "Thank you, senior, for your timely rescue! Your great kindness can never be repaid."

The black-clothed figure waved his hand, indicating no need for thanks.

At this time, observing the black-clothed figure up close, Jiang Qingge was even more curious whether this person was the Dragon Slayer Grandmaster from Yinmang Mountain before?

Also, this body shape, despite wearing black, seemed somehow similar to Lu Ye...

But for now, the priority was to thank the person in front for the rescue.

Jiang Qingge also thanked, "Thank you, senior!"

Pausing, Jiang Qingge continued, "Senior... if convenient, could you tell us your honorable name?"

"There's no need for names. I know what you're curious about. I can tell you that I am indeed acquainted with someone from the Jiang Family."

Lu Ye knew Jiang Qingge wasn't foolish; if she were, she wouldn't be managing so much business.

Seeing the curiosity hidden beneath Jiang Qingge's eyes, he thought for a moment, then decided to guide her thoughts along the way.

Jiang Qingge's eyes slightly brightened, "Would you mind telling us his name, senior? I didn't expect that our Jiang Family had someone with the fortune to meet you."

The black-clothed man pondered for a moment and said, "That person... is called Lu Ye, you should know him, right? I had a few encounters with him, a few years back."

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