Chapter 1497: The Land of the Styx

"Although it's still somewhat unrefined, there's no doubt about its power—it can break the Styx prohibitions. But from the spell you just cast, I've also managed to discern some clues as to why Fellow Daoist Han isn't being counter-erupted by the Divine Thunder. When Fellow Daoist Han first refined the Jin Leizhu treasure, was your magic power already several times that of those at the same realm, as it is now?" Six Feet nodded, then abruptly asked.

"That's right. In my early years, I did indeed practice a certain peculiar ***. Although my cultivation speed was a bit slower than ordinary people's, my cultivation was indeed somewhat deeper than that of my peers. The reason I'm not being counter-erupted by the Divine Thunder is precisely this." Han Li, who had already landed on the ground, said in astonishment.

"Although it may not be the entire cause, it should be one important reason. After all, magic power is the foundation of all supernatural abilities. The same ability, when wielded by people of different cultivation levels, will have vastly different power. Fellow Daoist, by using magic power far exceeding your current realm to drive the Evil-Divine Thunder, you can naturally suppress the thunder's counter-erupting force very well. Furthermore, since Fellow Daoist Han never knew the true method of driving thunder before, the counter-eruption may have been even more negligible." Six Feet explained calmly.

"If that's the case, then when I use the Thunder-Summoning Art in the future, I may still be counter-erupted." Han Li's face drastically changed.

"That's not necessarily so. The fact that you've been safe until now, apart from the reason of your condensed magic power, may also be because you've eaten some heavenly treasure, or that you carry some other strange treasure, or have practiced some wondrous *** that has been helping you *** the counter-eruption. At the very least, from the Thunder-Summoning Art you just performed, I saw no sign of any counter-eruption. I can't speak about future matters, but for you at present, at this realm, you don't need to worry about this at all." Six Feet' voice remained utterly calm.

Although Han Li didn't dare completely believe the other's words, his face naturally turned ugly.

The other's meaning was very clear: even though he was fine now, whether he could continue to suppress the Evil-Divine Thunder's counter-eruption after advancing to a higher realm in the future was still uncertain.

The white-haired beautiful woman, after hearing Six Feet' words, narrowed her eyes slightly, then suddenly turned her head and asked the woman in the black light coldly:

"Sister Mu Qing, you gathered us here not just to let Fellow Daoist Han display the Thunder-Summoning Art. There's something else you want to say, isn't there!"

Mu Qing was startled upon hearing this, then laughed softly.

"Indeed, this little sister does have some words she wishes to say to the fellow Daoists. Since even Brother Six Feet agrees that Fellow Daoist Han can already fully unleash the Evil-Divine Thunder's power, I think for the next two years, Fellow Daoist Han need not go to Sister Lan's place anymore. Let him spend the remaining years in my Wood Spirit Cave properly familiarizing himself with the Way of Driving Thunder. What do the rest of you think!" Without the slightest intention of concealing her purpose, Mu Qing said leisurely.

"Even if Fellow Daoist Han has mastered the Thunder-Summoning Art, the Way of Driving Thunder that you and I have mastered still differs in subtle details. There's nothing wrong with letting Fellow Daoist Han study under me for two years as well. Besides, the matter beforehand was agreed upon in advance! If Sister Mu wants to go back on it, this old woman would have to agree." The white-haired beautiful woman's face darkened, and she said in a chilling tone.

"Hehe, Sister Lan's words are incorrect. We only wish to borrow Fellow Daoist Han's Evil-Divine Thunder to break the Styx prohibitions. Why do something superfluous? As for the prior agreement, since the agreed matters have changed, what's wrong with making some temporary adjustments?" Mu Qing, however, smiled indifferently.

"Brother Six Feet, Fellow Daoist Earth Blood, what are your thoughts? Do you both agree with Sister Mu Qing's words?" The white-haired beautiful woman paid no more attention to Mu Qing, and instead asked the other two.

"Hehe, this old man knows nothing about the Way of Driving Thunder, so I'm naturally indifferent about this matter. The two of you may decide for yourselves." A man in a blood robe chuckled, dismissively declining, appearing not to want to get involved in the dispute between Mu Qing and the beautiful woman.

Seeing this blood-robed man's response, the white-haired beautiful woman was startled, a flicker of doubt crossing her face, but then her gaze shifted and landed on the mysterious Six Feet.

Six Feet, wearing a black cloak, lowered his head, seemingly pondering something.

"What both Fellow Daoists say has its merits. On one hand, Fellow Daoist Han has already mastered the Evil-Divine Thunder, so staying under Fellow Daoist Lan's tutelage for another two years is indeed somewhat unnecessary. On the other hand, altering the prior agreement would be hard to justify to Fellow Daoist Lan. How about this—I think two years is unnecessary. Fellow Daoist Lan only needs to instruct Fellow Daoist Han for one year, and the remaining time he can simply reside alone in a place." Six Feet finally raised his head and said this.

Hearing these words, the white-haired beautiful woman's brow furrowed, and Mu Qing also fell silent.

"I know neither of you wishes to accept these conditions. But don't forget, the great matter is at hand, and whether even we can truly enter the Styx is uncertain. If you harbor resentment and mess up the great matter through poor cooperation, no matter how loudly your little schemes ring out, they'll be nothing but moonbeams in water and flowers in fog. Do you truly wish to give up this once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity?" Before the two women could say anything more, Six Feet' voice suddenly turned icy.

Hearing these words, the two women's expressions shifted, and they couldn't help but exchange a glance.

The beautiful woman's eyes flickered a few times, then her lips moved slightly, and she actually sent a voice transmission to Mu Qing.

And the moment the transmitted words reached Mu Qing's ears, the woman's expression drastically changed. After a long while, she hesitantly spoke:

"What you say is true—can you truly have that item, and are you willing to give it to me?

"Sister Mu should be very clear that I am of the Ghost Dao. That item, no matter how wondrous, is of no great use to me." The white-haired beautiful woman replied calmly.

"Then I'll agree to these conditions as Sister Lan says." It seemed that what the white-haired beautiful woman offered was of vital importance to Mu Qing, for after only a brief moment of thought, she agreed to something outright.

"Good. I trust Sister Mu Qing won't go back on her word this time." The white-haired beautiful woman smiled charmingly, rose into the air amid a gust of yin wind, and transformed into a streak of gray light, departing directly.

Witnessing this, the two blood-robed men looked stunned, but Six Feet showed no reaction whatsoever, as if he hadn't seen the beautiful woman's departure at all.

"Two Fellow Daoists, this little sister has already reached an agreement with Sister Lan. Fellow Daoist Han need not go to her place anymore. For the remaining time, let Fellow Daoist Han Li reside alone in a place and familiarize himself with the Way of Driving Thunder on his own. What do the two Fellow Daoists think?" Mu Qing asked with a smile.

"Hehe, this old man still says the same thing—everything is for the two Fellow Daoists to handle yourselves. This old man won't interfere." The blood-robed man's expression returned to normal, and he let out a strange chuckle.

"As long as it doesn't affect the great matter, I have no objections either." Six Feet also said coldly.

Mu Qing was naturally overjoyed upon hearing this.

Han Li, standing where he was, secretly sighed.

Clearly, without his knowledge, Mu Qing and that white-haired beautiful woman had reached some agreement concerning him. This left him feeling both depressed and uneasy.

Not long after, Six Feet and the two blood-robed men also departed the area one after another.

At Mu Qing's beckoning, Han Li followed the woman back into the great hall.

"Fellow Daoist Han, you heard our words just now, so you must have some thoughts. However, the time has come to explain some things to you, to resolve the doubts in your heart. I can answer three questions you wish to know. Remember, only three. I won't explain a single word about any questions thereafter. But in exchange, I also need Fellow Daoist Han to do one thing for me after entering the Styx." Fang Yi sat back down on the golden giant flower, and said calmly to Han Li.

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

"That's right. Over these two years, I've taught you the Way of Driving Thunder and given you so much guidance in your cultivation. Added to that, answering three questions and having you do one thing for me isn't excessive, is it?" Mu Qing's beautiful eyes fixed on Han Li as she spoke slowly.

"Of course it's not excessive, but this junior…" Han Li forced a smile, wanting to say more. But Mu Qing raised a jade hand, cutting him off bluntly:

"Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything beyond your abilities. In the end, I simply wish to borrow the power of your Evil-Divine Thunder. Otherwise, you wouldn't really think that beings like us look upon you with special favor, would you?"

Mu Qing's expression turned sinister!

Han Li, hearing this, actually felt relieved. After a brief thought, his expression straightened and he replied:

"Since Senior has said so, this junior won't refuse any further. Within the Styx, as long as it's within my ability and doesn't endanger my life, this junior can agree to do one thing for Senior."

"Hehe, you certainly leave no loopholes! But it doesn't matter. Ask your questions!" Mu Qing laughed darkly, crossing her arms.

"This junior wishes to know what kind of place the so-called Styx actually 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 is a *** space that the four of us accidentally discovered at the very bottom of the Earth Abyss several hundred years ago. It's filled with yin energy and all manner of evil ghosts and fierce souls. As for the dangers within, they're naturally too numerous to count. Not to mention that some of the Ghost Kings and Soul Demons inside are no weaker than us, some places are so extraordinarily perilous that even we avoid them. Let me put it this way: back then, the Demon Kings in our Earth Abyss numbered not four but five. One of them perished during our first exploration of this space. Granted, that was because we didn't understand the space well and weren't fully prepared, but you can imagine how treacherous it is." Mu Qing found Han Li's questions unsurprising, and merely explained in a solemn voice.

Han Li's heart sank upon hearing these words, but he asked doubtfully:

"This name, 'Styx,' was chosen by you Seniors yourselves, wasn't it! Since you call it that, there must be some reason!"

"Hehe, does this question from Young Friend Han count as the third question?" A pleasant laugh escaped Mu Qing's lips.

"Of course not. My third question is…" Han Li hurriedly denied, wanting to ask his third question. But Mu Qing stopped laughing, her voice softening as she continued:

"Forget it, your question isn't much of a question, so I'll *** explain. That space is enveloped by a layer of bizarre *** about ten thousand zhang thick. Any ordinary person who enters the water will have their three souls and six spirits instantly swept away, their bodies becoming yin corpses or the like, drifting forever in the ***. That's why we named the space as such." (To be continued. If you wish to know what happens next, please log in to ***. ***. ***. More chapters available—support the author, support正版 reading!)

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