Chapter 514

"Splash~"

Although the Netherworld Deer was very fast, Ghost King Su Mingyue's full-force strike did not directly hit Hua Changxi and the Netherworld Deer, but the overwhelming force that came with it smashed heavily onto the Netherwaterfall.

In an instant, the waterfall flow reversed, stirring up layers of snow-like waves, drenching the Netherworld Deer and Hua Changxi from head to toe.

The Netherworld Deer was completely unaffected, shaking its wet fur casually, as if it had just taken a cool shower in the rapids.

But Hua Changxi was in trouble.

After all, she was a human. The yin cold in the Nether River water had a severe corrosive effect on the flesh, crazily drilling in through the pores. The pain was like being splashed with strong acid, instantly burning every inch of her skin, and like countless ice knives scraping between her bones.

The intense pain caused her body to spasm uncontrollably, and even her soul trembled from the extreme cold.

Not only that, but the waterfall current had become violent and turbulent due to the impact, and even the Netherworld Deer's steps against the current became unsteady.

"Didn't you say that the beings of the Nine Netherworlds wouldn't attack you?"

"It seems that some records in the Nine Netherworld books cannot be fully trusted."

Hearing this, the Netherworld Deer tilted its head to look at Hua Changxi, with a look that clearly said: They aren't attacking me; they're attacking you.

Hua Changxi: "......"

"Whoosh~"

As the residual force of the Ghost King's strike faded, the Netherwaterfall had already calmed down, and the water flow stabilized. Who would have thought that this calmness would last only a moment.

Before the Netherworld Deer could carry Hua Changxi much further up, the waterfall current beneath their feet suddenly erupted again without warning, as if an invisible giant dragon was turning over underwater, stirring up countless waves.

Hua Changxi was shocked: "What's going on?"

In a flash, scenes of the various factions contending for that blue light cluster flashed through her mind, among which the Nether River Clan was present.

"There must be an expert from the Nether River Clan controlling the water flow!"

Another wave of violent Nether River water slammed over, its icy coldness almost freezing one solid.

Hua Changxi had no time to mind being soaked through, and anxiously looked down at the Netherworld Deer beneath her.

At this moment, the Netherworld Deer's steps had clearly become sluggish, its four hooves struggling to gain purchase in the turbulent countercurrent, each lift and step uphill seeming difficult.

You must hold on, absolutely cannot fall down.

To "cheer on" the Netherworld Deer, Hua Changxi quickly promised: "Once we reach the first level of the Nine Netherworlds, I'll let you drink a ton of Soul River water!"

Hearing this, the Netherworld Deer seemed uninterested, not motivated at all; its steps remained unsteady and laborious, with no improvement.

Seeing this, Hua Changxi was anxious and quickly took stock of her resources, rapidly listing a series of rare soul plants, trying to motivate the Netherworld Deer.

Unfortunately, the Netherworld Deer still showed no reaction.

Until she mentioned the "Nine-Orifice Exquisite Soul Heart Fruit"...

The Netherworld Deer seemed to have been injected with a stimulant; its eyes suddenly lit up, its originally faltering steps instantly steadied, and its speed increased considerably!

Hua Changxi: "......" This is probably a scheming deer!

As the Netherworld Deer improved, not long after, one person and one deer reached the Nether River Abyss Mouth of the first level of the Nine Netherworlds.

When her feet finally stepped onto the solid ground of the first territory of the Nine Netherworlds, Hua Changxi's heart, which had been in her throat, finally fell back into her stomach with a "thump".

After reluctantly watching the Netherworld Deer swallow a Nine-Orifice Exquisite Soul Heart Fruit in one gulp, she prepared to part ways with the Netherworld Deer.

This deer was too conspicuous; walking through the depths of the Nine Netherworlds, she needed to keep a low profile.

However, when she looked up to survey her surroundings, she was completely stunned.

As far as the eye could see was an eternal darkness and desolation, except for a Nether River stretching to the horizon; she couldn't tell east from west, north from south.

"Want to hear the Soul Ballad again?"

"If you want to, then take me to the Central Great Rift Abyss of the Nine Netherworlds."

Hua Changxi could only set her sights on the Netherworld Deer again, hoping to use it as her mount.

The Central Great Rift Abyss of the Nine Netherworlds was precisely where the Demon Prison was located.

It was said that the terrifying abyss that spanned the center of the Nine Netherworlds, tearing through it, was formed by the four emperors using their supreme power to forcibly cleave it open when constructing the Demon Prison.

The Netherworld Deer seemed to still be savoring the intoxicating taste of the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Spirit Heart Fruit, licking its lips with lingering relish. Upon hearing Hua Changxi's words, it nodded in agreement almost without hesitation.

Thus, under the dim and oppressive sky of the first layer of the Nine Nether, a figure appeared whose entire body flowed with a dreamlike, ethereal blue luster.

Its four hooves trod upon the wind, carrying on its back a female cultivator dressed in snow-white robes, turning into a streak of deep blue light darting swiftly through the high sky.

Wherever the duo passed, the gray murky clouds were forcibly torn apart.

The creatures of the Nine Nether lurking in the darkness below, upon seeing this sight, all paused and looked up.

Occasionally, when a sinister wind brushed by, one could faintly hear some elusive, heavenly music.

After that, the Netherworld Deer carrying Hua Changxi traversed the Nine Nether, and as expected, drew the pursuit and astonishment of countless gazes.

"Is that the legendary Netherworld Deer?"

"Yes, that is the Netherworld Deer, exactly the same as the illustrations in ancient texts."

Soon, the news of the Netherworld Deer's appearance swept through the entire Nine Nether world like a tsunami, stirring up monstrous waves wherever it reached.

From the banks of the Nether River to the ancient caves deep in the Nine Nether, countless sleeping or lurking existences were awakened, all extending their divine senses in an attempt to capture that legendary silhouette.

The shock caused by this extraordinary sight even penetrated through many barriers, reaching the humans at the Nine Gates of the Demon Prison.

"The Netherworld Deer?"

At the Dui Gate, Wei Zhenjie and the human experts turned grim upon hearing the news.

In contrast to the shock and uproar across the Nine Nether, what surged in their hearts was a deeper worry.

The Netherworld Deer, known as the Envoy of the Nine Nether, its appearance generally heralds the emergence of a 'Dao Lord' level powerhouse.

The appearance of a Venerate-level expert in the Nine Nether is no good thing for humanity.

At the same time, in the fifth layer of the Nine Nether, compared to the shock of the Netherworld Deer's appearance, the news of "a human" was like a spark thrown into hot oil, instantly igniting discussions among the various races of the Nine Nether.

The commotion it caused even overshadowed the former.

It was said that a human, disguised as a member of the Soul Clan, successfully snatched the key to opening the Nine Nether Soul Realm right under the noses of the experts of all races!

It was said that a human, disguised as Lady Crimson Nightmare, infiltrated the Soul Nightmare Valley and stole ten Nine-Orifice Exquisite Spirit Heart Fruits from the Nightmare Demon King.

It was said that the mysterious Ghost Clan member who had slaughtered wildly with the Netherworld Blade at the entrance of the fourth abyss before was also a human in disguise.

It was said that shocking news came from Ghost Realm Fort—Lady Crimson Nightmare had been killed, and the murderer was a human disguised as a Ghost Clan member.

It was said that on the Yellow Spring Ancient Path, the mysterious Ghost Clan member who had destroyed the clone of the Lady of Othershore Flower was also a human.

Each of these earth-shattering events, enough to rock the Nine Nether, all pointed simultaneously to one human.

A mere human sneaked into the Nine Nether and stirred up trouble—utterly reckless and asking for death.

The various races of the Nine Nether had simultaneously issued the highest-level kill order, vowing to tear that audacious human into ten thousand pieces to serve as a warning.

Upon hearing these increasingly exaggerated and fantastic rumors, Chu Junyi and his four companions exchanged glances, momentarily unsure how to react.

Meng Ziyu was dumbfounded and blurted out, "Isn't this too exaggerated?" As he spoke, he subconsciously looked at Chu Junyi and the other three companions, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"What do you think... how much of these rumors is true?"

Chu Junyi was silent for a moment, a complex light flashing in his eyes, then slowly said, "Half true, half false. But it's absolutely certain that the Ghost Clan wants to use 'a human' to divert the wrath of the Yellow Spring Lord."

Meng Ziyu's face showed a hint of admiration, murmuring, "Even if just one of those rumors is true, I'd like to meet that capable person."

"Able to provoke the various races of the Nine Nether into such a fury, such a capable person is truly..."

He paused, unable to find the right words to describe the shock in his heart.

Chu Junyi's eyes flickered; to be honest, he also very much wanted to know who that human was.