The second quasi Underworld Child was a bit weaker, and could only extend a bit more than 30,000 meters. By now, Wang Baole could see why his Elder Brother, Chen Qing, had asked him to help.
According to his Elder Brother, the depth of the Underworld River was 3,000,000 meters. That seemed like a lot, but compared to a galaxy, it was negligible. In fact, even a small galaxy wouldn't be able to cover that much.
However … this was the Underworld River. Extending it 3,000,000 meters was extremely difficult. That wasn't to say that Chen Qing's power was lacking, but rather, there were natural laws. Even the Dao of the Heavens could only extend it to a depth of 500,000 meters.
That meant that the remaining 500,000 meters would have to be covered by Underworld Sect cultivators. Obviously, not just any Underworld Sect cultivator could do that. They had to be Underworld Children!
At the very least, they had to be Underworld Children approved by the bloodline.
"Underworld Children receive the approval of the Underworld Sect," thought Wang Baole. "Perhaps that's why only Underworld Children can represent the Dao of the Heavens and continue to extend the Underworld River." By the time Wang Baole gained some enlightenment, four other quasi Underworld Children had already made their moves.
The deepest part of the Underworld River reached more than 300,000 meters. If there was no comparison, it would seem very high. It was no wonder that most of the quasi Underworld Children glanced at Wang Baole after leaving.
Although they weren't looking at him with provocation, their gazes were filled with hostility. Clearly, they wanted to see how far Wang Baole could extend the Underworld River.
After gaining enlightenment, Wang Baole ignored the quasi Underworld Children's gazes. Instead, he continued to look at the Underworld River. Soon, a fifth quasi Underworld Child appeared.
This person … was the only female cultivator among the quasi Underworld Children. Her appearance was ordinary, and there was nothing special about her. However, she was also the only one who didn't look at Wang Baole with hostility or provocation. When she made her move, Wang Baole's eyes narrowed.
60,000 meters!!
As soon as the range of the Underworld Sect cultivators was revealed, their expressions flickered, and some of them couldn't help but whisper to each other.
"So much!"
"No wonder the Elders decided that Second Elder Sister would become Eldest Brother's Daoist partner!"
"Second Senior Sister rarely shows herself. I didn't expect her to have such a strong aura of our sect!"
Her strength alone was equivalent to that of three people. It was clear that this woman's Dark Fire was extremely pure and profound, as well as her shocking connection to the Dark Sect. Wang Baole had also realized that although it was related to one's cultivation and Dark Fire, it was even more so … that invisible fate was more important.
The deeper one's destiny was with the Dark Sect, the greater the karma, and the further it extended!
By now, the first five had made their moves, causing the depth of the hand seal to break through the 500,000 meter mark, reaching a depth of 650,000 meters. Including Wang Baole, there were still four who had yet to make a move, and a total of 350,000 meters.
Wang Baole looked at the young woman, who was clearly in a weakened state. She clasped hands and bowed to Chen Qing. Even Chen Qing was in a different state than he had been in when the other Quasi-Underworld Children had attacked. He nodded at the young woman.
Then, just as the woman was about to leave, she sensed Wang Baole's gaze on her. She turned her head and looked at him. Then, she retracted her gaze expressionlessly and walked into the crowd of Underworld Sect cultivators.
"That woman … isn't using her full power!" Wang Baole's eyes narrowed slightly. He was confident that his Elder Brother would be able to see that as well. As for the others, he wasn't sure if they had noticed, but based on the fluctuations of his own Underworld Flame, Wang Baole could tell.
Even as Wang Baole was lost in thought, the sixth and seventh Quasi-Underworld Children also made their moves, one after the other. One extended the hand seal passageway to a depth of 300,000 meters, while the other extended it to a depth of 200,000 meters. Everything was in line with the norm, causing the hand seal passageway vortex to reach a depth of 700,000 meters.
And then … 300,000 meters!
By now, most of the Underworld Sect cultivators were starting to get nervous. They looked expectantly at the masked Quasi-Underworld Child. He was the hope of the Underworld Sect.
The masked Cultivator stood in place silently for a few breaths of time. Then, he stepped forward and bowed to Chen Qing. As the power of Heavenly Dao descended, his body began to tremble, and the Underworld Flame inside of him suddenly exploded out with an incomparably violent aura!
This eruption of power quickly surpassed that of the woman from before. It continued to climb, and when it reached its peak, it was as if he had turned into a hurricane. All of the Underworld Sect cultivators in the area went wild, and some of them couldn't help but cheer.
"Eldest Brother!"
Amidst the cheers, the vague figure within the hurricane slowly lifted his right hand. He didn't immediately attack, but instead turned his head to look at Wang Baole.
Wang Baole's expression was the same as ever, and he didn't give any reaction. The figure quickly retracted his gaze, and after a few breaths of silence, he lifted his right hand and pushed it down toward the Underworld River's hand seal.
As he did, rumbling sounds filled the area, and a gigantic hand seal appeared out of thin air. It shot toward the Underworld River's hand seal, overlapping in an instant, and continued to bombard it. A series of deafening booms reverberated through the air.
To be able to become the current Underworld Sect's Chosen, to be valued and placed their hopes on by the Underworld Sect, to be followed by almost all of the disciples, and to be acknowledged by Chen Qing in the past, the masked cultivator definitely had the power to stand above everyone else. Right now, when he attacked, he was definitely extraordinary!
The depth of the hand seal reached five hundred thousand feet, but it didn't stop there. With another rumbling sound, it instantly broke through sixty thousand feet and reached seventy thousand feet … Then, eighty thousand, ninety thousand, and finally ninety-seven thousand feet. Only then did he run out of strength, but he was clearly unwilling to give up. At that moment, he let out a low roar from within the hurricane.
In an instant, his body swelled up, and the Underworld Fire erupted once again. It gathered the hurricane around him and fused into the hand seal, causing the depth of the hand seal to rumble once again. It broke through one million feet, then one hundred and ten thousand feet … Only when it reached one hundred and forty thousand feet did it finally run out of strength. Because of this eruption, his aura was clearly unstable. Blood trickled down the corners of his mouth, and his body swayed a few times in midair.
The Almighty Beings of the Underworld Sect also attached great importance to him. Almost at the instant he swayed, four Almighty Beings from the Star Domain appeared beside him at the same time. They immediately supported him and helped him tidy up the chaotic aura in his body.
At the same time, the Underworld Sect cultivators around them also burst into an uproar after recovering from their shock.
"One hundred and forty thousand feet!"
"This is the current Eldest Senior Brother of the Underworld Sect, the current Underworld Child! One hundred and forty thousand feet!"
"His power alone is comparable to that of all the Underworld Children. With Eldest Senior Brother of the Underworld Sect, the future of the Underworld Sect is bright!"
The entire Underworld Sect was cheering, excited, and excited. But soon, that excitement was followed by anxiety and disappointment. This was because … even if their Eldest Senior Brother's eruption of strength was shocking, he was still one hundred and sixty thousand feet away from one million feet.
This caused the Underworld Sect cultivators to quickly look at Wang Baole. The masked Underworld Child who was being supported also looked at Wang Baole. He nodded slightly, but didn't say a word.
Wang Baole looked at the masked youth, then at the female Dark Child. He shook his head and smiled. He stepped forward and landed on top of the Dark River's handprint. He raised his head and looked at Chen Qing, who was floating in the air, then cupped his fists and bowed.
Chen Qing glanced at Wang Baole, then lifted his right hand and pointed a finger. Instantly, a surge of Heavenly Dao power appeared around Wang Baole. However, as soon as it entered Wang Baole's body, before Wang Baole could absorb it, the scabbard inside him sucked it all … away.
Wang Baole blinked awkwardly.
Chen Qing was silent.
Wang Baole hesitated for a moment, then looked at Chen Qing with a wry smile. "Um … Senior Brother, can you give me some more?"
(End of Chapter)
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