Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor

"What exists in the Barbaric Demon Mountain Range that makes you so attentive?"

Looking at Shi Feng with a cold gaze, the Black Robed Man shook his head slowly and said:

"Hehe, it seems if I don't tell you, boy, you won't cooperate with me.

In this Great Wilderness's Barbaric Demon Mountain Range, there is a secret place called Demon God Fallen Land, and not many who live in this Great Wilderness know of it."

"Demon God Fallen Land?" Shi Feng lightly murmured the name of the place mentioned by the Black Robed Man, Demon God Fallen Land, the name suggests that it is where demons of this world, who have reached Demigod or True God Realm, have fallen.

However, Shi Feng had heard from a Python Dragon Clan girl that True Gods of this world exist only in ancient legends, elusive and intangible.

This means that the place the Black Robed Man is going to is an ancient relic, and a perilous relic where even true gods are said to have fallen, according to legends.

"What, boy, scared by the name Demon God Fallen Land?" Seeing Shi Feng remain silent, the Black Robed Man spoke, his voice carrying a disdainful smile.

"Demon God Fallen Land, just the name alone is enough to imagine its danger! These four words are enough to make many retreat at just hearing them. But how could I be afraid?" Shi Feng replied coldly.

In both past and present life, Shi Feng has entered many perilous relics, but none have deterred him.

Relics are perilous, yet they often come with unexpected encounters.

Shi Feng has always pursued and longed for powerful strength, so how could he miss an ancient relic, especially on this abnormal wilderness continent.

These thoughts flashed through his mind, and Shi Feng spoke again, "And what secret does Demon God Fallen Land hold that needs you to use me to attract so many strong individuals here?"

"Hehe, at this point, we've already come this far, so there's no need for me to hide anything from you."

These words from the Black Robed Man echoed in Shi Feng's ears, indicating that he had been used to get here and that everything has been almost fully utilized, leaving nothing more to hide.

Then, the Black Robed Man continued speaking, "Let's go, and I'll tell you as we move."

Upon hearing this, Shi Feng's paused feet began to move forward.

With his halted movement resuming, the Black Robed Man in front of Shi Feng blended into the air like black mist.

Even as Shi Feng's figure passed through the completely vanished shadow, he felt nothing, as if he had passed through air.

Just a shadow in the air.

So again, in the Barbaric Demon Mountain Range, Shi Feng began to move cautiously, and then the Black Robed Man's voice sounded in his ear:

"At the entrance of Demon God Fallen Land, there's an ancient killing array which neither of us alone can break through.

If the killing array isn't broken, we won't be able to enter, and carelessly we might fall within it."

"So, you're using me, and with the Earth Divine Bell as bait, you're luring people into the Barbaric Demon Forest to enter the killing array, then breaking it together using their power?" Shi Feng furrowed his brows and said upon hearing this.

Then, Shi Feng continued, "There are already seven Demigod strong individuals following us, right? What will happen once the killing array is broken? With your strange secret technique, you can enter the Demon God Fallen Land silently, leaving me behind to be struck down by them!"

The more Shi Feng spoke, the colder his voice became, and his expression turned icier.

"Why do you still doubt me now that I've been frank with you?

Even if I had that thought before, now you and I have shared difficulties, and I, being highly loyal, would never harm you again!" The Black Robed Man spoke.

Regarding the claims of shared difficulties and high loyalty, Shi Feng paid no heed.

Shi Feng said, "Then tell me, how will I resist or retreat when surrounded by seven Demigod strong individuals?"

"Don't worry, boy, since I've told you, I've already planned your escape route. Otherwise, how could I convince you, a bright young man?" the Black Robed Man spoke again.

Following this, Shi Feng suddenly saw a figure appearing not far ahead.

Concentrating his gaze on the figure, Shi Feng's face showed surprise, murmuring to himself, "This old undying rascal."

The figure Shi Feng saw was none other than himself, created by the Black Robed Man using a secret technique, identical and incredibly realistic.

Even the aura and presence were the same.

Afterward, the Black Robed Man's elderly raspy 'hehe' laugh sounded once more:

"Hehe, now you should believe me. When we approach the Demon God Fallen Land entrance, I'll hide your presence and move this shadow into the killing array.

And I will add this," said the Black Robed Man, and suddenly above Shi Feng's shadow's head, a bronze bell, the Earth Divine Bell, appeared.

The Earth Divine Bell rotated slowly over Shi Feng's shadow; Shi Feng knew not whether it was real or false.

"Is the Earth Divine Bell also a shadow?" Shi Feng asked.

"Naturally," said the Black Robed Man, "Once they're lured into the killing array, though we need their power to break it, once it's nearly broken, we'll ensure they remain in the array forever.

How foolish I would be to leave the Earth Divine Bell inside for them."

"You old thing, truly malicious and scheming. The more time I spend with you, the less I can afford to be careless, lest I find myself in one of your unknown traps." Shi Feng said.

The vigilance towards this old man must indeed never slacken.

"You're too clever; how could I deceive you again, young man?" The Black Robed Man spoke once more.

"Hmph! Is that so?" With a cold snort, Shi Feng warned coldly, "You best not plot against me again, lest you pay the price!"

"Now you and I should be united against outside forces. Don't say words that chill the heart. When the killing array is broken, the Demon God Fallen Land will be fraught with dangers, and we'll need to watch out for each other and face threats together." The Black Robed Man spoke sincerely.

Yet Shi Feng would not easily trust this old fellow's lies and ignored him, following the aura the old fellow provided and continuing forward.

Through his guidance, Shi Feng realized that the path in the jungle seemed cleared, with no demon beast blocking or ambushing him.

This seemed to be a path the old fellow had prepared earlier. Even if there were obstacles or ambushes, they had likely been silently dealt with by the old fellow.