Compared to these unknown things, those that they can immediately distinguish the origins of, though troublesome, are still within an acceptable range.

"Is that the Saint-eating Flower which escaped from the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion back then?"

Kong Ming looked serious, reminding All Saints not to approach the star domain on the right.

There, an ancient vine penetrated the cosmos, its massive trunk seemingly capable of supporting a universe, with each leaf vein flowing with the brilliance of a star river, the ink-like leaves gently swaying.

It seemed to be rooted in the abyss, with vines like Wujin winding and coiling in the Void, needing no support, magnificent and vast,

Its gigantic buds were like Wujin, with a faint luster, exuding an enchanting fragrance.

"This thing lacks awakened high-level will, yet its power is terrifying. It was left by the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Transformations from the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion. It's said that this ancestor nurtured it with his own blood, to the point where it could even swallow and digest a True Saint."

"Someone broke through the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion back in the day, and this thing also escaped from there. How could it appear here..."

Everyone looked extremely solemn, yet along the way, this Saint-eating Flower could only be considered moderately dangerous.

As they came along, this group of old-timers from various gates felt as though they had entered a "Grand View Garden," seeing wonders with wide eyes.

Their gaze fell on Ji Jingqiu in front, confirming he hadn't disappeared along the way, finally letting their anxious hearts settle.

"Where exactly is this place? Why does it harbor so many dangerous creatures?"

Feng Ming couldn't help but mutter in a low voice, the journey feeling like a distant dream, filled with relentless crises.

"Have you three not made contact with that entity yet?"

Mieyu, concerned, urged the three to quickly establish contact with the World Venerable, wanting to understand what exactly this place was.

Feng Ming and the others exchanged glances; they had naturally contacted Ji Jingqiu, who advised them to stay slightly behind and prioritize escape when unsure, fearing the place involved Transcendence-level power.

But such words, how could they be said to Taoist Friend Mieyu?

They had no choice but to evade the truth.

After all, Ji Jingqiu still needed All Saints to help hold the line from behind.

All Saints followed the World Venerable, feeling assured with him leading the way.

As for Ji Jingqiu, with All Saints following and holding the line, his heart also steadied immediately.

This, perhaps, was mutual trust between both parties.

Up ahead.

Ji Jingqiu resisted the urge to turn back.

Entering Netherworld Soil again made him hesitant to recognize it.

He had visited Netherworld Soil once before, witnessing scenes of death and numerous vengeful spirits, but the Heaven and Earth he entered now couldn't be said to be splendid, yet had a touch of magnificence.

Along the way, he saw too many bizarre sights.

He confirmed multiple times with the Saint King whether this place was indeed Netherworld Soil.

"The Netherworld Soil is vast and boundless, our exploration limited, but even the area explored before the Nether is on par with the Netherworld, just a pity it's all wasteland here, even the Dao is barren, lacking environments for life or cultivation."

The Saint King led the way ahead, with countless golden lights beneath his feet spreading like branches and leaves, resembling dazzling star rivers, swaying gracefully.

The Saint King said, "We must first find Ming and Cangqing."

"How much have you explored of Netherworld Soil?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

"Not much." The Saint King shook his head. "We won't pry too deeply into the core of Dao of the other four, as this would provoke unnecessary conflicts."

Ji Jingqiu nodded, acknowledging the accomplishment of the five Divine Lords remaining "unharmed" until now.

"The Cangqing Lineage is the World Tree, Netherworld Lord is the Netherworld Soil, what are the Dao foundations of the other three lineages?" Ji Jingqiu inquired.

"That question is somewhat presumptuous." The Saint King glanced at Ji Jingqiu but still answered, "The Void Emperor is the Innate Dragon, the embodiment of the 'Dragon Vein' across the heavens of the Netherworld; Taiyou stands opposed to me, our relationship akin to Chi Yinghuo and Moon God."

The Saint King and Taiyou, a relationship akin to Sun and Taiyin?

Ji Jingqiu murmured, noting that this individual was cautious, divulging the Dao foundations of the other three, while only his own and Taiyou remained.

"Has the Taiyou Divine Lord yet to return?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

The Saint King was silent for a moment, "We've lost contact with Taiyou. After being severely injured by Ji Tianxing, his return was deferred by a century. In recent years, due to the calamity in the Netherworld, coupled with the time counted to be about right, I intended to assist him to return earlier, but then realized he was nowhere to be found."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes narrowed, the Taiyou Divine Lord missing?

"I recall someone with me once vaguely mentioned there might be a traitor among the five Divine Lords."

Ji Jingqiu seemed to talk to himself.

The Saint King said flatly, "If it's a traitor within, then which side is it from? The Transcendence Gate of various families?"

Ji Jingqiu calmly replied, "Burial Sea."

The Saint King immediately fell silent.

"The Saint King should be aware of the origin of the Netherworld." Ji Jingqiu said, "The seven predecessors of our Federation had ties with that Netherworld Lord; now the confrontation of time and fate involves the Netherworld Lord's arrangements."

"But, what of Burial Sea?"

"There are rumors beyond the realm, that the life within Burial Sea is a Great Dao Ancestor, Qian Wanqiu."

Ji Jingqiu shook his head,

"But I am seventy percent confident this person has no relation with Qian Wanqiu and merely borrowed his identity for concealment."

"Reason." The Saint King said with a deep voice.

Ji Jingqiu replied indifferently:

"I just Harmonized with Nether Sea, saw an entity lurking at its deepest point, drawing the Five Poisons and Five Dirts of all beings."

"The one in Burial Sea repeatedly obstructed my Harmonization with Nether Sea, as for the reason, upon a second look, it's already evident—"

The Saint King was silent for a long time, then suddenly said, "In truth, we had long suspected his identity."