Chapter 439: Chapter 329: Netherworld Dog Appears, Three-Way Battle! (Double-Length)

In the Nine Netherworld, early rumors spoke of this land being filled with ghosts, and moreover, the Yellow Springs Road leading straight down to Hell.

The name Nine Netherworld came from this, being one of the Nine Provinces and Eighteen Lands.

When it comes to strange and bizarre rumors, nowhere else has more occurrences than this place.

If compiled into a book, it would surely be a collection of strange tales and ghost stories.

Of course, although this land is peculiar, it is also abundant in Spiritual Qi, especially with a high purity of Yin Energy, which in turn nurtured many unique spiritual treasures and extraordinary items.

Therefore, forces and strong individuals from the Human Race have also taken root here to survive and develop.

Such as Feng Xingzhuo’s previous location at Zhan Yao Pavilion.

However, compared to the absolute rule of Yun Province, the Nine Netherworld is a chaotic area.

On one side, it connects to Yun Province, while the south neighbors the Thirty-Six Grotto Heaven Treasure Lands of the Southern Border, and the north and east border the An Province occupied by the Demon Race.

In that sense, the Nine Netherworld is also considered an important buffer zone between the two major provinces.

Without the Nine Netherworld and the Thirty-Six Grotto Heavens of Nanzhou, Yun Province and An Province would likely struggle to coexist peacefully and would probably become a main battlefield, with endless fighting.

A thousand miles north through the Nine Netherworld.

A group of people surrounded two Human Race carriages, unexpectedly moving through a plain.

"Rumor has it that An Province is perpetually dark; I didn’t expect the Nine Netherworld to be the same," Lu Daoshen murmured, looking up at the oppressive dark clouds above.

The dark clouds seemed frozen in place, showing no sign of dispersing.

"Is this Brother Lu’s first visit to the Nine Netherworld?" Lu Ran asked in surprise.

"Such an eerie place, naturally, one wouldn’t come here casually," Lu Daoshen said nonchalantly.

"That’s true, but the darkness of the Nine Netherworld and An Province are entirely different concepts. Here, the dim light is just due to overcast clouds, whereas in An Province, it’s perpetual night—shrouded in a corner where the sun never shines..." Lu Ran chuckled.

"I see." Lu Daoshen showed little interest and responded perfunctorily.

He wasn’t interested in either the Nine Netherworld or An Province.

His gaze fell upon the two carriages in the team, faintly hearing sobbing cries from inside.

"To avoid potential issues, it would be best to deal with those materials early," Lu Daoshen couldn’t help but urge again.

"No rush, wait until we reach the place before taking action; only then can we ensure foolproof measures. Killing these Changsheng Clan descendants now might attract pursuers," Lu Ran reassured.

"We’ve already left Yun Province and delved into the Nine Netherworld, what is there to worry about?" Lu Daoshen said dismissively.

He believed that even if there were pursuers, they wouldn’t be able to find them.

"It’s not far, just ahead," Lu Ran shook his head.

Seeing this, Lu Daoshen said no more.

After another half-day’s journey, they approached a hill on the plain, which was a ruin of broken walls.

"What is this place?" Lu Daoshen asked, somewhat surprised.

"This used to be where a major Human Race force, Zhan Yao Pavilion, resided. However, the pavilion gate was previously breached by a Great Demon, and centuries of Martial Arts Inheritance were completely severed.

Though it’s in ruins now, the Pavilion Defense Array still retains some residual effects. With minimal repairs, it can be used to isolate the outside, forming a closed space, preventing the Changsheng Family from sensing our activities while I extract the Changsheng Blood."

Lu Ran explained, showing that he had researched some methods of the Changsheng Family.

Kidnapping Changsheng Clan descendants was a plan he had prepared for a long time, not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Even the restoration of the Pavilion Defense Array was something he had already accomplished to his desired extent. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Inviting Lu Daoshen from Corpse Refining Sect to collaborate was also part of his plan.

Up to now, everything was progressing as he had envisioned, without any errors.

Once the Pavilion Defense Array is activated, no one could find them!

Just then, the dark clouds overhead suddenly began to churn abnormally.

A murderous aura enveloped the land below.

Rich Demon Qi spread through the air, causing the group’s members’ expressions to change drastically.

The always composed Lu Ran furrowed his brows for the first time.

Even the most perfect plans cannot account for the emergence of unforeseen changes.

At that moment, the change manifested.

With the sound of air being torn, over ten powerful demons landed on the ground, surrounding them.

"Look at what we’ve stumbled upon!"

"Fire Element Cave and Corpse Refining Sect?"

"You all have quite the audacity to mess with the Human Race’s Changsheng Family!"

"Ah, it really is the scent of Changsheng Blood, right in the carriage!"

"If only I could taste a drop..."

The demons, varying greatly in form, eyed the two carriages, licking their sharp teeth, their faces full of greed.

This is Changsheng Blood; though it won’t grant them eternal life like Tang Monk’s Flesh, it’s an immensely nourishing treasure.

"Damn it, where did you come from!" Lu Daoshen, seeing the demons focus on their carriage, showed an instant murderous intent.

Behind him, a group of black-robed individuals tore off their robes, revealing their true identities.

They were a group of Corpse Puppets!

Each pair of eyes glowed with a ghostly green—it was a group of Green-eyed Corpse Puppets!

Their combat strength was generally above Innate Level, with the weaker ones comparable to a Martial Artist who has just entered the Innate Realm, while the stronger Green-eyed Corpse Puppets could confront Human Race experts of Innate Realm Perfection!

Therein lies a significant disparity among Green-eyed Corpse Puppets.

Considering his ownership of so many Green-eyed Corpse Puppets, regardless of their quality, his status within Corpse Refining Sect must be substantial.