The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1454

Chapter 1454: Chapter 1450: Yama's Palace Chapter 1454: Chapter 1450: Yama's Palace Soul Hook Ma Mian's expression changed dramatically upon hearing Shen Luo's words, his mind anything but calm.

That year, when Jing River Dragon King imprisoned Emperor Tang's soul, he had personally taken part in it and knew the details quite well. The Dragon King's daughter later joined the Demon Clan, suggesting a likely connection between Jing River Dragon King and the demons, and that mysterious figure who worked with the Dragon King was certainly not benevolent and was possibly part of the Demon Clan as well.

Shen Luo had just inquired whether there were Demon Clan infiltrators in Yama's Palace during the disaster of demons, and his implications clearly leaned in the same direction.

“Thank you for the reminder, Friend Shen. This is extremely important. I will relay the message to Lord Zhong Kui at once.” Soul Hook Ma Mian had these thoughts flash through his mind as he bowed deeply to Shen Luo and took out a Black Jade Tag, about to trigger it with a hand seal.

“Hold on a moment,” Shen Luo said, his gaze shifting as he raised his hand to stop Soul Hook Ma Mian.

“Brother Shen, what's the matter?” Soul Hook Ma Mian asked, bewildered.

“Fellow Daoist Ma Mian, I have a lot of respect for Lord Zhong Kui, but we haven't identified that mysterious figure yet. Anyone could be a suspect. If it weren't for the fact that you and I had met long ago and thwarted the demonic wind plot together, I wouldn't have shared this with you,” Shen Luo explained.

“Do you suspect Lord Zhong Kui, Brother Shen? That… surely that can't be…” Soul Hook Ma Mian stared wide-eyed.

“Being careful is never a mistake,” Shen Luo said slowly.

“Very well, then I will conduct a private investigation first,” Soul Hook Ma Mian said, his complexion changing before he set down the Jade Tag.

“I'll leave this matter to you, Fellow Daoist Ma Mian. If you need my assistance, don't hesitate to ask,” Shen Luo said.

Soul Hook Ma Mian nodded slowly.

“Let's discuss this matter later. Our priority is to find those Chang'an people. Let's go,” Shen Luo said, flying into the mountain forest ahead with Soul Hook Ma Mian.

No sooner had the two entered the forest than darkness surged in front of them, and several dark figures shot out, attacking them.

“Haha, what pure Yin Qi. Come to grandpa,” Zhao Feiji laughed as he burst from the Qiankun Bag, exhaling a black and red light, wrapping around those dark figures.

These were Yin Beasts shaped like snakes, caught by Zhao Feiji's Punishing Evil Divine Light. Their bodies immediately started to dissolve in terror, desperately trying to flee, but were unable to break free from the divine light.

Within a few breaths' time, the snake-like Yin Beasts turned into streams of Black Qi, which were absorbed into Zhao Feiji's mouth.

Zhao Feiji patted his stomach, looking quite satisfied.

Soul Hook Ma Mian watched Zhao Feiji, his body hair standing on end, and couldn't help but take two steps back.

He felt as if he had encountered a natural predator, and if they were to fight, he believed he would end up just like those snake-like Yin Beasts.

“This is my Ghost General Spirit Pet; Fellow Daoist Ma Mian need not worry,” Shen Luo explained.

“So it's your Spirit Pet, Daoist friend.” Soul Hook Ma Mian sighed in relief but still looked at Zhao Feiji with some apprehension.

The trio continued onward, wave after wave of Yin Beasts attacking them, some as strong as Great Mahayana Stage experts. But no matter how many attacked, they all ended up as Zhao Feiji's prey without exception.

The more Soul Hook Ma Mian watched Zhao Feiji, the more alarmed he became, and his reverence for Shen Luo only deepened.

He truly couldn't comprehend how, in such a short time, a human youth whose cultivation level had been far inferior to his own had not only made such rapid progress but also subdued such a formidable subordinate.

The three of them traveled without hindrance and soon reached the outskirts of a huge set of ruins buried deep in the mountain forest. The ruins were exceptionally tall, at least ten times larger than a normal building, and they extended over a vast area, their edges invisible to both divine sense and sight.

The buildings within the ruins were primarily ash-gray, emitting faint fluctuations of Qi, though not Yin Qi.

A flicker of surprise crossed Shen Luo's eyes. Could these ruins not have belonged to the Netherworld before?

“Is this the Nameless Ghost City?” he asked.

“Yes, do not underestimate this city,” said Soul Hook Horse Face. “Despite its unassuming appearance, it covers an expansive area. Moreover, it's not just what you see above ground–there are several layers of space below, and even with our cultivation level, it would take a long time to explore every inch.”

Shen Luo nodded slightly, his attention not dwelling on the matter, as he descended toward the ground below.

“Who goes there?” Several figures shot out from the Ghost City to meet them. They were men and women draped in black robes, all with significant cultivation.

“Be respectful. This is Shen Luo of the Great Tang's Spring and Autumn Pavilion, whom I've invited to help locate the souls of Chang'an's people,” Soul Hook Horse Face called out as he descended, speaking with commanding authority.

“Ma Mian Elder.” The group was taken aback upon seeing Soul Hook Horse Face and quickly bowed in greeting.

“Are these the disciples of Yama's Palace?” Shen Luo looked at the group.

The Sect known as Yama's Palace did not exist over a hundred years ago, and he had only recently learned about it. It was said that this Sect was established during The disaster of demons to stand against the Demon Clan.

Although Yama's Palace was newly founded, its Daoist techniques were intricate and in no way inferior to established sects such as Mount Fangcun and Hua Sheng Temple.

“What's the situation now? Have you found any of Chang'an's people?” Soul Hook Horse Face asked.

“We've searched the first two layers of the Nameless Ghost City without success. Several Elders are leading the disciples of Yama's Palace and the Yin Gods to the third layer. However, the third layer has suddenly become infested with powerful Yin Beasts and ghosts, greatly slowing our progress,” a bald middle-aged man replied respectfully, revealing himself to be from the Demon Race.

Yama's Palace did not only recruit disciples from the Human Race; they were also open to the Demon Race and Demon Clan, yet they didn't command as much renown as Mount Fangcun.

“Yin Beasts and ghosts? I see. I'll also head there later. Continue your search on the upper levels,” Soul Hook Horse Face said, his brow furrowing slightly.

“Yes,” the group answered, taking another look at Shen Luo before turning to leave.

“It seems you've also joined the Sect of Yama's Palace, and hold a high position, Fellow Daoist Ma Mian,” Shen Luo said with a smile.

“Zhong Kui himself asked me to join as an external Elder of the Sect. I'm responsible for teaching the disciples about various matters across the Three Realms. Excuse my modesty,” Soul Hook Horse Face admitted somewhat reluctantly.

Shen Luo did not dwell on the subject and continued moving forward with Soul Hook Horse Face, quickly reaching the depths of the ruins.

There was a dark passageway leading underground, about ten zhang high and seemingly bottomless.

“Master, I will go down first to clear the way for you,” Zhao Feiji said, his eyes alight with excitement upon sensing an even denser Yin Qi within the passageway. Without waiting for a response from Shen Luo, he soared into it.

Shaking his head, Shen Luo didn't stop Zhao Feiji, and followed into the passageway with Soul Hook Horse Face.

“This Nameless Ghost City, in addition to the surface, has four more layers underground, each more extensive than the last. Divine Sense is even more restricted underground, making the search for the people of Chang'an City all the more difficult,” Soul Hook Horse Face said as they walked.

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