Chapter 1490: The Land of the River of the Underworld

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"Although it's still somewhat unfamiliar, its power is undeniable and capable of breaking the Styx River's restrictions. However, observing your recent casting, I've gained some insight into why Fellow Daoist Han isn't subjected to the divine lightning's backlash. When Fellow Daoist Han was refining the Golden Lightning Bamboo artifact, was your intrinsic magic power already several times stronger than that of cultivators at the same level, as it is now?" Six-Legged nodded in agreement, then suddenly asked.

"That's right. In my early years, I did cultivate a peculiar technique. Although my cultivation speed was somewhat slower than ordinary people, my cultivation indeed became deeper than that of my peers. It's because of this that I'm not affected by the divine lightning's backlash," Han Li, now standing on the ground, said, looking surprised.

"While not the sole reason, it's likely a significant one. After all, magic power is the foundation of all divine abilities. The same divine ability, when cast by individuals with different levels of cultivation, will have vastly different powers. Since Fellow Daoist uses magic power far exceeding your own realm to control the Evil-Dispelling Divine Lightning, it naturally helps to mitigate the divine lightning's backlash. Furthermore, since Fellow Daoist Han has never truly known the proper method for controlling lightning, the backlash might have been even more negligible," Six-Legged explained calmly.

"So, when I use the Lightning-Summoning technique in the future, there's still a possibility of being subjected to a backlash?" Han Li's expression drastically changed.

"That's not necessarily true. The reason you've remained safe until now, besides your dense magic power, could also be because you've consumed some rare heavenly treasures, possess some extraordinary artifacts, or have cultivated a unique technique that has continuously suppressed the backlash for you. At the very least, from your recent execution of the Lightning-Summoning technique, I didn't observe any signs of backlash. I can't speak for the future, but for now, at your current realm, you absolutely don't need to worry about this," Six-Legged's voice remained calm and unperturbed.

Though Han Li couldn't fully trust the other party's words, his expression naturally darkened.

The other party's words were clear: even if he was fine now, it remained uncertain whether he would be able to continuously suppress the Evil-Dispelling Divine Lightning's backlash after advancing to a higher realm.

The white-haired woman, after hearing Six-Legged's words and narrowing her eyes slightly, suddenly turned to the woman in the black light and asked coldly:

"Sister Mu Qing, you didn't gather us here just for Fellow Daoist Han to demonstrate his Lightning-Summoning technique, did you? There must be something else you want to say!"

Mu Qing was startled by the question, then chuckled softly.

"Indeed. I do have a few things I'd like to discuss with you all. Since even Brother Six-Legged believes that Fellow Daoist Han can fully exert the power of the Evil-Dispelling Divine Lightning, I suggest that for the next two years, Fellow Daoist Han no longer needs to go to Sister Lan's place. For the remaining years, he can stay in my Mu Jing Cave to thoroughly familiarize himself with the Way of Lightning Control. What do you all think?" Mu Qing spoke leisurely, showing no intention of concealing her true purpose.

"Even if Fellow Daoist Han has mastered the Lightning-Summoning technique, the ways of lightning control that you and I possess still differ in subtle aspects. What's wrong with Fellow Daoist Han studying with me for two years as well? Moreover, what was agreed upon earlier was decided in advance! If Sister Mu wants to go back on her word, this old woman must agree first," the white-haired woman's expression darkened, and she spoke in a chilling tone.

"Heh heh, Sister Lan, what you're saying isn't quite right. We merely need to use Fellow Daoist Han's Evil-Dispelling Divine Lightning to break the Styx River's restrictions. Why complicate things unnecessarily? As for the prior agreement, since circumstances have changed, what's wrong with making some temporary adjustments?" Mu Qing, however, smiled indifferently.

"Brother Six-Legged, Fellow Daoist Earthblood, what are your thoughts? Do you also agree with Sister Mu Qing?" The white-haired woman ignored Mu Qing and instead turned to the other two, asking.

"Heh heh, I know nothing about the Way of Lightning Control, so I'm indifferent to this matter. You two can decide amongst yourselves," a blood-robed figure chuckled strangely, casually declining with an air of not wanting to get involved in the dispute between Mu Qing and the white-haired woman.

Seeing the blood-robed figure's demeanor, the white-haired woman was momentarily stunned, a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes. But then her gaze shifted, landing on the mysterious Six-Legged.

Six-Legged, cloaked in black, was lowering his head, seemingly pondering something.

"What both of you Fellow Daoists say makes sense. On one hand, Fellow Daoist Han has already mastered the Evil-Dispelling Divine Lightning, so staying under Fellow Daoist Lan's tutelage for another two years might indeed be unnecessary. On the other hand, changing the agreement beforehand would be difficult to explain to Fellow Daoist Lan. How about this: I don't think two years are necessary. Fellow Daoist Lan only needs to instruct Fellow Daoist Han for one year. For the remaining time, he can simply reside alone in one place." Six-Legged finally raised his head and spoke this way.

Upon hearing this, the white-haired woman frowned, and Mu Qing also fell silent.

"I know neither of you wants to agree to this condition. But don't forget, a major event is imminent, and whether we can truly enter the Styx River's domain is still uncertain. If, due to your resentment, you jeopardize this important matter through a lack of cooperation, even if your individual schemes are meticulously planned, they will be nothing more than the moon in the water or flowers in the mist. Do you truly wish to give up this once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity?" Six-Legged's voice suddenly turned cold, not waiting for the two women to say anything more.

After hearing these words, the two women's expressions shifted, and they couldn't help but exchange glances.

The white-haired woman's eyes flickered a few times, then her lips moved subtly, and she transmitted a message to Mu Qing.

As the transmitted message entered Mu Qing's ears, her expression immediately changed drastically. After a long pause, she spoke hesitantly:

"What you said is true? You truly have that item, and you're willing to give it to me?"

"Sister Mu, you should know very well that I possess a ghost cultivation body. No matter how miraculous that item is, it's truly useless to me," the white-haired woman replied calmly.

"As Sister Lan suggested, I agree to this condition." It seemed what the white-haired woman mentioned was of utmost importance to Mu Qing, as she agreed instantly after only a brief consideration.

"Good. I believe Sister Mu Qing won't go back on her word this time." The white-haired woman smiled sweetly, and with a gust of chilling wind, she ascended into the air, transforming into a streak of gray light and vanishing directly.

Witnessing this scene, the two blood-robed figures were momentarily stunned, but Six-Legged showed no reaction whatsoever, as if he hadn't seen the white-haired woman depart.

"Fellow Daoists, I have already settled things with Sister Lan. Fellow Daoist Han no longer needs to go to her place. For the remaining time, Fellow Daoist Han can reside alone and familiarize himself with the Way of Lightning Control. What do you two Fellow Daoists think?" Mu Qing asked with a smile.

"Heh heh, I still say the same thing: you two Fellow Daoists can handle everything yourselves. I won't interfere," the blood-robed figure's expression returned to normal, and he let out a strange chuckle.

"As long as it doesn't affect the main task, I have no objections either," Six-Legged said coldly.

Mu Qing was naturally overjoyed to hear this.

Han Li, standing rooted to the spot, sighed inwardly.

Evidently, Mu Qing and the white-haired woman had reached some agreement concerning him without his knowledge. This left him feeling gloomy and uneasy.

Soon after, Six-Legged and the two blood-robed figures also departed from the place. At Mu Qing's beckoning, Han Li followed her back into the main hall.

"Fellow Daoist Han, you just heard our conversation, so you must have some thoughts on it. However, it's now time to clarify a few things for you to resolve any doubts you may have. I can answer three questions you wish to ask. Remember, only three questions. After that, I will not explain a single word regarding any other questions. But in exchange, I will need you, Brother Han, to do something for me once you enter the Styx River's domain." As soon as she sat back on the giant golden flower, Mu Qing spoke calmly to Han Li.

"Do something?" Han Li's heart tightened, and he asked cautiously.

"That's right. In these past two years, I've taught you the Way of Lightning Control and provided you with so much guidance on various cultivation aspects. Adding that to answering three questions, asking you to do one thing for me isn't too much, is it?" Mu Qing's beautiful eyes fixed on Han Li as she spoke slowly.

"Naturally, it's not too much. However, junior..." Han Li forced a smile, still wanting to say something, but Mu Qing waved her fair hand, and spoke directly:

"Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything beyond your capabilities. Ultimately, I merely wish to utilize your Evil-Dispelling Divine Lightning's power. Otherwise, you wouldn't possibly think that beings like us genuinely view you differently, would you?"

Mu Qing's tone turned stern. Upon hearing this, Han Li instead felt a sense of relief. After a brief thought, he replied with a serious expression:

"Since Senior has put it that way, I will not decline. Within the Styx River's domain, as long as it's within my capabilities and doesn't endanger my life, I can agree to do one thing for Senior."

"Heh heh, you certainly speak without leaving any loopholes! But that's fine. Go ahead and ask your questions!" Mu Qing gave a sinister smile and said, crossing her arms.

"I wish to know what kind of place the so-called Styx River's domain is, and what dangers it holds," Han Li raised his head, met Mu Qing's gaze, and asked two questions in one breath.

"The Styx River's domain is a space we four accidentally discovered centuries ago at the deepest level of the Nether Abyss. It's filled with pervasive Yin energy and various malevolent ghosts and fierce souls. As for the dangers within, they are naturally countless. Not to mention that some Ghost Kings and Soul Demons there are no weaker than us in strength; some areas are exceptionally perilous, even for us to avoid. Let me put it this way: back then, there weren't four Demon Kings in our Nether Abyss, but five. One of them perished within that space during our first exploration. While it's true that we weren't fully familiar with the space and hadn't made thorough preparations at that time, the dangers within can still be imagined," Mu Qing didn't seem surprised by Han Li's questions; she merely explained with a solemn voice.

Han Li's heart sank upon hearing these words, but he asked with a puzzled tone:

"This 'Styx River's domain' name was chosen by you seniors yourselves, wasn't it? Since you refer to this place as such, there must naturally be a reason, right?"

"Heh heh, young Fellow Daoist Han, should that question count as your third?" Mu Qing's melodious laughter echoed out.

"Of course not! My third question is..." Han Li quickly denied it, intending to ask his third question. However, Mu Qing stopped laughing and said gently, her voice softening:

"Never mind, that question isn't really a question. I'll explain it for free.

That space is enveloped by a peculiar layer about ten thousand zhang thick. If an ordinary person were to enter its waters, their three souls and six ethereal souls would immediately be swept away, and their bodies would transform into Yin corpses or similar entities, perpetually drifting within. That's why we refer to this space in this way."

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