Chapter 943: Chapter 937: Setting Out

Around the Netherworld Ghost Cave, there was an extremely high concentration of Yin energy, and in the place near it, the black energy was exceptionally profound. That was Netherworld Energy.

Ordinary strong people could hardly approach, so usually, no one would step into this Netherworld Ghost Cave.

However, at this moment, strands of Yin energy had gathered around the Netherworld Ghost Cave, seemingly forming a passage leading directly to the cave, while the other end of the passage extended outward, all the way beyond this polar region.

“The Netherworld Ghost Cave is about to open.”

Ye Xuan withdrew his gaze, then showed a contemplative look. As long as this passage solidified and stabilized, it would be the best time to enter the Netherworld Ghost Cave.

If the Sky Eye connects to the Heavenly Realm, then the Netherworld Ghost Cave connects to the underworld. The Heavenly Realm and the underworld are two planes of the same level, but the one controlling the Heavenly Realm is the Divine Race, while the Netherworld Clan controls the underworld.

The divine skill Heavenly Eye was just one of the divine skills mastered by Ye Xuan; he had grasped more than just this one.

Of course, it wasn’t necessary to show them all now.

“Ye Xuan.”

At this time, Ye Xuan suddenly heard someone call him. He looked up and saw it was Ling Qianxue.

Ye Xuan restrained his soul power and landed from mid-air.

“Did you have a breakthrough in the Spirit Martial World?”

Ling Qianxue could sense the change in Ye Xuan’s aura, which normal people couldn’t detect, but as a fellow Sealing Emperor Strong Person, she clearly understood.

“It was a chance coincidence.”

Ye Xuan nodded. His Soul Realm had been stuck for a long time, and a breakthrough was eventually bound to happen; it was both accidental and inevitable.

“Your cultivation seems to be close to breaking through as well?”

Ye Xuan sensed Ling Qianxue’s aura and smiled.

“Still far from it.”

Ling Qianxue shook her head. At her current level, even though she was a hair’s breadth away from breaking through, it was still a long way off.

To seal an emperor, more accumulation is needed. Nangong Yao relied on her Innate Divine Body and the guidance of the Headless Emperor, whereas Ye Xuan depended on soul power. Although she had the Heaven Emperor Mirror, relying solely on its power to seal an emperor in a short time was quite challenging.

“This time, the opening of the Netherworld Ghost Cave might be a great opportunity for both of us.”

Ye Xuan knew the difficulty of sealing an emperor. Cultivation is built up gradually, and to seal an emperor in a short time, relying solely on one’s own painstaking cultivation is clearly not feasible; external help is necessary.

“Do you also know about the opening of the Netherworld Ghost Cave? I thought you just returned from the Spirit Martial World and might not know the news. Now the entire Western World is abuzz; the Netherworld Ghost Cave is said to open in over a month, and it will likely attract many strong people,” Ling Qianxue said.

“Oh? Isn’t such news usually known only to major forces? How could it have spread so widely?”

Ye Xuan was slightly surprised. There weren’t many people qualified to enter the Netherworld Ghost Cave, and with the news spreading so widely, there might be many who would go to their deaths.

“Prepare well. This time, when the Netherworld Ghost Cave opens, we must go, as missing this opportunity would mean waiting several more years.”

Ye Xuan didn’t think too much. No matter what, when the Netherworld Ghost Cave opens, he had to go.

“It is said that in the Netherworld Ghost Cave, there are many rare treasures, such as the Netherworld Fruit, which can increase a martial artist’s lifespan by a thousand years. It’s truly miraculous.”

Ling Qianxue also had some knowledge about the Netherworld Ghost Cave. A look of anticipation appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Even if one’s cultivation reached the Martial Saint level, the lifespan would only be a thousand years. After a thousand years, one becomes dust. Even with other lifespan-extending pills, it’s limited to extending by at most a couple of hundred years. However, the Netherworld Fruit can break this limit, extending the lifespan by a thousand years directly.

This is undoubtedly a blessing for many Sealing Emperor Strong People.

Most Sealing Emperor Strong People are already aging, and even in their lifetime, they’re unsure if they can successfully break through to the Martial Emperor Realm. If they can, that’s good. If not, then a Netherworld Fruit would be a lifesaver for them—one thousand years without a breakthrough would mean two thousand years instead.

“Will Sister Yao accompany us?”

Ling Qianxue was ready to go, but she also thought of Nangong Yao. If she were with them, perhaps they would have a greater chance of success.

“She will remain. The Ten Thousand Treasure Heavenly Palace is eyeing us covetously. If no one is stationed, they might very well act against us.”

A look of seriousness appeared in Ye Xuan’s eyes. Their family had already been gathered in Light City, and if anything happened to Light City, the consequences would be severe.

“Just don’t go out during this time. Be prepared, and when the Netherworld Ghost Cave opens, you and I will set off together.”

Ye Xuan looked at Ling Qianxue and said.

“Got it.”

Ling Qianxue nodded. This trip to the Netherworld Ghost Cave was highly important, and there could be no mistakes. Adequate preparation was necessary, and she had to prepare certain means to ensure some gains from this action.

…

A month passed quickly.

In front of the city gate of Light City.

Ye Xuan stood on a high platform, looking at the gathering of strong people before him, with a touch of satisfaction passing over his face. Through these developments, Light City had evidently grown several times larger than before.

Moreover, now the city housed numerous top experts; there were already dozens of Seventh Grade Martial Saint level experts, and two Extreme Martial Saint experts had been recruited. Additionally, with him and Nangong Yao as two Sealing Emperor Strong People, few forces in the entire Western World Human Clan could rival them.

However, although their power gradually grew stronger, Light City did not further expand haphazardly, did not rashly open more territories. Although doing so could quickly make Light City’s reputation spread, the cost would be being too conspicuous, attracting many open and covert attacks. Currently, Ye Xuan’s thoughts were entirely focused on the Netherworld Ghost Cave, and clearly, he couldn’t be distracted by these matters.

Moreover, the Western World had already been divided among the various major forces, and any expansion would certainly offend many. Before having sufficiently powerful strength, making too many enemies was unwise.

“For this trip to the Netherworld Ghost Cave, Light City will be entrusted to you to guard, while Senior Sister Ling follows me.” Ye Xuan turned his head toward Nangong Yao, Xiao Tianxiong, and others and said.

“Rest assured, it should be me who guards here.”

Though Nangong Yao felt a little regretful for not being able to see the Netherworld Ghost Cave, she understood that Light City indeed needed someone to guard it. It was impossible for both her and Ling Qianxue to go together. Besides, she trusted Ye Xuan. If there were any treasures suitable for her cultivation, he wouldn’t hesitate to leave them for her.

“During our departure, all other top experts should stay and guard Light City under the leadership of Emperor Light. Ensure the most vigilant defense; no mistakes can be made.”

For this trip to the Netherworld Ghost Cave, Ye Xuan did not intend to bring a large number of followers. This kind of competition cannot be compensated by numbers alone; it requires truly top-tier experts to be intimidating.

He and Ling Qianxue would be enough.

“Yes!”

Many strong people in Light City responded in unison below.

Ye Xuan took a deep breath, then waved his hand, saying solemnly, “Let’s go!”

As his voice fell, his shape first transformed into a rainbow light shooting out rapidly. Behind him, Ling Qianxue also turned into a white rainbow light, quickly following.