There was no day or night in the Abyss of Tharlen, and the sky above their heads was always gray. Blazing black flames could be seen everywhere, but they couldn't make anyone feel warm at all. The entire world was filled with haze and coldness. Staying in such a world for a long time would make anyone feel moldy.
Lin Li could not remember how long he had been flying along the Water of Death. He only knew that the whole journey had been like this. The gray sky above his head, and the dark red lake below his feet. It was as if the whole world only had these two colors, and the whole journey was dull and boring.
If there was any sort of adjustment, it would probably be that Hutton's magic power would be depleted every once in a while, so the two of them had no choice but to rest beside the Water of Death for a while. At this time, if some low-level demons appeared, they would become the only adjustment during their journey.
Hutton rested a total of 14 times along the way …
When Hutton rested for the 14th time, Lin Li finally realized that the water had become rapid.
"I've finally reached the end …" When Hutton had recovered his mana, Lin Li could not wait to fly into the sky.
Indeed, after flying for another two to three kilometers, Lin Li suddenly realized that the Water of Death was no longer flowing. A huge waterfall appeared in front of Lin Li, and the surging Water of Death let out a deafening roar. There was no end to the waterfall, and it looked like a bottomless abyss.
"The Palace of Darkness is right below." After calling out to Hutton, Lin Li's body sank down like a meteor, and stuck close to the edge of the waterfall.
The scenery on both sides flashed past his eyes like a colorful movie that had been sped up a million times. Lin Li fell for a full half an hour before he finally saw a huge lake.
Lin Li cast a Levitation Spell, and his falling body slowed down. After a short glide, he landed lightly on the shore of the lake.
After Hutton landed, the two of them circled around the lake. Then, Lin Li rubbed his chin, and said with a puzzled expression, "This place is a little strange …"
This place was indeed a little strange. There was clearly a waterfall falling from the sky, but there was no sound of water at all. Not even a ripple could be seen. It was as if the rushing waterfall did not pour into the lake at all, but passed through an invisible door and entered another world.
"Mage Felic, look … look over there!" Just as Lin Li was deep in thought, Hutton suddenly pointed at the center of the lake and exclaimed.
"What?" Lin Li was slightly stunned as he looked in the direction of Hutton's finger.
Then, Lin Li's eyes suddenly widened …
There was a reflection in the middle of the lake!
"What … what's going on?" Horrified, Lin Li cast a Levitation Spell and flew to the center of the lake in the blink of an eye, ignoring the fact that the water was poisonous.
Then, Lin Li gasped. The reflection in the middle of the lake was clearly a majestic palace. It was mysterious, solemn, and sinister. What else could it be if not the legendary Palace of Darkness?
But, where did this reflection come from?
Lin Li opened his eyes and looked up and down. Apart from the gray sky, the dark red lake, and the raging black flames, there was nothing else around him. Even the demons that could be seen everywhere seemed to have disappeared, not to mention the Palace of Darkness!
"I'm really seeing a ghost …" Lin Li was dumbfounded. This was too strange. The legendary Palace of Darkness did not exist at all, but it was clearly reflected in the lake. Wasn't this joke a little too much?
"See, I've said it before. Without my help, you might not be able to find the real Palace of Darkness even if you spent your entire life looking for investors." Connoris, who had been lying quietly on Lin Li's back, finally spoke. "Hehe, I'm not bragging, but other than the kings of the Abyss of Tharlen, there are less than three creatures in the whole of Anril who know the real location of the Palace of Darkness!"
"Yes, yes, yes …"
Lin Li did not know if it was because he had been cooped up in the Ring of Endless Storm for too long, but this time, Connoris was bragging endlessly. However, Lin Li still had a favor to ask of him, so he did not dare to interrupt him no matter how impatient he was. Not only did he not dare to interrupt him, he even had to flatter him from time to time to satisfy the perverted vanity of this lonely hammer.
Connoris' bragging went on for more than 10 minutes until Lin Li's ears grew calluses. When he realized that he had nothing else to brag about, he finally said proudly, "Alright, the two of you, step aside!"
"Okay." Lin Li nodded and found an excuse to bring Hutton to the shore.
Then, Lin Li heard a spell that was difficult to pronounce from afar …
This spell was rather strange. It was not the common language, nor was it the High Elves' language. In fact, it was not even the ancient divine language or the ancient dragon language. It was a language that Lin Li had never heard of before. However, the syllables of this language were rather simple, and there were many sounds that sounded like the roars of magical beasts. Based on this, Lin Li secretly guessed that this could be the legendary demon language.
As for Hutton, he could not understand it at all. In fact, Hutton had been in a state of shock ever since Connoris appeared.
Hutton could not be blamed for making a fuss out of nothing. Not only Hutton, but anyone else who saw a hammer on their companion that could fly, talk, and recite spells would be scared out of their wits. It was rare for Hutton to only be shocked …
"Mage Felic, this … this …" Hutton was in a daze from the beginning to the end, and even stuttered when he spoke.
"This …" Lin Li scratched his head, and honestly said, "I picked it up on the road just now. I thought it was a hammer left behind by a human blacksmith in the Abyss of Tharlen, but I did not expect this fella to be able to talk. If you ask me, this fella must be some kind of mutated demon. You have to be careful not to get too close. Who knows if this fella will hurt you …"
"Okay." Hutton nodded his head heavily, but he was already cursing in his heart. F * ck, I knew you wouldn't tell the truth. Can't you at least show some sincerity when you're lying? What mutated demon? Do you think this is the first day I've met you?
Of course, Hutton only dared to say these words in his heart. He did not have the guts to say it out loud …
The spell that Connoris recited was rather long, and was almost as long as a prayer in a sacrificial ceremony.
After a full 10 minutes, Connoris ended the long and mysterious incantation with a loud roar.
Then, Lin Li realized that the calm lake water was boiling.
At first, there were only circles of ripples, and then countless bubbles popped up from the surface of the lake. In the end, the whole lake began to churn, and the sound of water rumbling could be heard incessantly. At a glance, it looked like the whole lake was boiling.
"Boom!"
In an instant, a loud sound rang in their ears. It was as if the sky had fallen and the earth had cracked. When Lin Li recovered from the shock, a majestic palace had already broken through the surface of the lake, and suddenly appeared in Lin Li's sight. The scene of a palace that occupied almost half of the lake's surface suddenly breaking through the surface of the lake could only be described as shocking. Even though Lin Li and Hutton were experienced and knowledgeable, they could not help but be dumbfounded at this moment. This short moment of absent-mindedness even made them forget to avoid the splashing lake water …
Fortunately, Connoris was thoughtful enough to let the two of them hide far away from the lake, and luckily did not get hurt by the splashing lake water.
After god knew how long, Lin Li gradually regained his senses. With a look of disbelief, he sized up the palace that had suddenly emerged from the lake.
It was mysterious and fast, demonic and menacing. It was like a reflection in the lake had suddenly turned upside down.
"This … This is the Palace of Darkness?" Hutton swallowed his saliva, and his voice was unusually hoarse.
"It should be …" At this moment, Lin Li was actually not much better than Hutton. After looking at it for a long time, he suddenly remembered that he should call Connoris over and ask him properly …
Lin Li composed himself, and carried Connoris on his back again. Only then did he use his mental strength to ask, "I say, great Soul Trader, what is the origin of this incantation?"
"Hmph, you don't have to ask so much about the origin of this incantation. Anyway, it's useless to ask. This incantation must be recited in the Demon Language. Unless one of your ancestors has the bloodline of the Demon, even if you learn this incantation, you will not be able to unleash its power. As for why I know this incantation, it is a very interesting story …"
"What story?"
"A story that is enough to make all the Lords of the Abyss go crazy …" Connoris suddenly stopped at this point. "Alright, don't ask so much. Even if you ask, I will not tell you because I realized that your credibility is very questionable. So, before you help me create a new body, I will not tell you this secret. Of course, if you help me create a new body as soon as possible, I will seriously consider telling you part of this secret …"
"What secret is so powerful?"
"I, Connoris, am not bragging. As long as you know this secret, you can basically do whatever you want in the Endless Abyss. No Demon Lord would dare to disrespect you. Otherwise, why do you think Geresco tried to capture me back then …"
"Wait, what did you say just now? Geresco tried to capture you back then?" Although Connoris spoke very quickly, Lin Li was sharp enough to catch the loophole in his words. "I say, great Soul Trader, didn't you tell me in the past that you were once the Lord of a certain level of the Abyss, and that Geresco only sealed your soul in this hammer after breaking into your palace?"
"Did I say that in the past …?" Connoris asked guiltily. When he realized that he could not deny it, he decided to act shamelessly. "Alright, alright, let's just say that I did say that. But, it's been so many years. Am I not allowed to remember wrongly? You have to know that it has been more than 1,300 years. If another 1,300 years had passed, would you still remember where you had your breakfast today? "
"…"
"Alright, alright. Don't waste time on this question. If you don't hurry into the Palace of Darkness, I won't help you when Mephistos catches up."
"That's true …" After hearing Connoris' words, Lin Li suddenly remembered that it was really not the time to ask such questions. Mephistos was also thinking about the Palace of Darkness. If he accidentally bumped into it, wouldn't he be looking for trouble for himself?
"Alright, Hutton, let's go."
After Lin Li called out to Hutton, they were about to enter the Palace of Darkness together when they suddenly heard a gust of wind coming from the lake. Lin Li looked up in surprise, and saw a black shadow flying towards them from afar. It was a skinny figure in a black robe. Who else could it be but Stephen?
"Stephen, you've finally made it." Hutton was pleasantly surprised that Stephen was able to arrive at this time. After all, no one knew what was hidden in the Palace of Darkness. Having one more person meant more strength. If they were to encounter any danger, Stephen would be able to lend a hand.
"Yes, I was delayed on the way." Stephen nodded at Hutton as a form of greeting. As for Lin Li, he did not even bother to look at him.
However, this time, Lin Li did not mind at all. No, no, no … Not only did he not mind, Lin Li even warmly asked about Stephen's well-being for a while. "Could it be that you met a demon? Oh, yes, Mage Stephen, I almost forgot to ask you. It's such a long journey, how did you find your way here? "
After Lin Li asked this question, he kept staring at Stephen.
"Just a few Familiars." A trace of panic flashed across Stephen's face. If Lin Li had not been staring at him, no one would have noticed it. "Don't forget, I'm also an Archmage. Tracking magical waves is a basic skill that every Archmage should have."
"Hehe, I see …" Lin Li nodded smilingly as if he did not notice that trace of panic.
The door of the Palace of Darkness was always open. After a short conversation between the three of them, they used the Power of Flight and flew into the Palace of Darkness through the open door.
When they passed through the door, Connoris, who was on Lin Li's back, suddenly trembled. "He's lying, he has Mephistos's aura on him!"
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