Those below the Essence Talisman Martial Grandmaster realm were forbidden from entering the Earth Domain.
This restriction naturally did not exist for Yan Zhaoge.
Following the guidance, Yan Zhaoge passed through the dense black fog, appearing before Yuan Zhengfeng and Fang Zhun. The two were not surprised at his arrival.
Yuan Zhengfeng nodded slightly, "Zhaoge has returned from the Marsh of Illusory Sea?"
As Yan Zhaoge greeted the two, he saw streams of clear qi swaying and entangling Fang Zhun's entire body, intermingling with the streams of black qi within the deep abyss down below, forming an existence that resembled a cage, enveloping his entire person within.
Seeing Yan Zhaoge, Fang Zhun smiled and nodded, but did not open his mouth to speak. His attention seemed to be entirely placed on the coiling black fog before him.
From a certain perspective, it could even be said that it was not just Broad Creed Mountain; in the entire Eight Extremities World, Fang Zhun was currently the person with the deepest understanding of the Earth Domain other than Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge's understanding of the Nine Underworlds was based on the scriptures of the Divine Palace of pre-Great Calamity times.
After the Great Calamity, Fang Zhun who had once investigated the Nine Underworlds and the Earth Domain for many years might be even more familiar with some of the details than Yan Zhaoge.
Carefully feeling that black fog, Yan Zhaoge gradually came to an understanding, "This is baleful qi that is even more dangerous than the chaotic dao baleful qi. Within is also the devilish qi of the Nine Underworlds, intimidating one's soul as one falls to the dark side."
"The Heavenly Abyss Countercurrent Technique can neutralize the harm caused by the Chaotic Baleful Qi, but it can't do anything about the Baleful Qi of the Nine Underworlds, which is even stronger."
As Yan Zhaoge focused his gaze and looked carefully, he saw a faint golden radiance vaguely emanating from the depths of the black fog.
The radiance was thin and indistinct. It should be buried at the bottom of the abyss.
Shrouded by the black fog, while that golden radiance was thin, it did not appear weak in the slightest. Yan Zhaoge could even feel a sense of warmth from within, completely different from the harsh environment around him.
It was as if the sun was covered by dark clouds, but there were still rays of sunlight penetrating the clouds and shining on the earth.
"What kind of seal is it?"
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge raised his brows slightly, first thinking of the Sacred Sun Clan.
However, when the Earth Domain had first undergone further changes that year, transforming into Hell, the Sacred Sun Clan had still been far from having developed to its current level.
As for the seal that had been set up in the Earth Domain by an unknown person and unknown power, it had already existed from the very beginning.
Also, according to Yan Zhaoge's estimations, unlike how he and the others had previously blocked the Great Nine Underworlds Door, a path leading to the Nine Underworlds might have already long since been officially opened in the depths of the Earth Domain, just that it had been blocked by the divine abilities of a bigwig.
Such methods were also not something that the past experts of the Sacred Sun Clan had been able to achieve.
Carefully feeling the concept contained within that golden radiance, it was also different from the martial arts of the Sacred Sun Clan that he usually came into contact with.
"But, there's also a somewhat familiar feeling …" Yan Zhaoge's gaze focused slightly, "It seems like I've come into contact with it somewhere before."
After pondering for a moment, Yan Zhaoge looked at Yuan Zhengfeng, "Grand Master, the situation here is currently gradually stabilising. What was the situation like when it was the most intense earlier?"
Yuan Zhengfeng said with a solemn expression, "The murderous aura soared to the sky and bewitched people's minds. It was different from how the Nine Underworlds bewitched people's minds and killed them slowly. The situation back then was as if it wanted to forcefully drag people into an abyss that they couldn't get out of."
"Whether you were willing or not, your mind seemed to have been corroded by someone, your humanity obliterated."
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge's expression grew even more solemn, "That was rather fierce, extremely rarely seen before. When the Decimating Abyss people stirred up the greatest disturbance, the devilish qi they stirred up did not seem as intense as this."
"This time, it is probably not someone of the Eight Extremities World who has been enticed by the Nine Underworlds. Instead, it is a powerful Evil Devil causing mischief in the Nine Underworlds over there."
Yuan Zhengfeng said, "If that is so, the calmness now is likely only temporary. It is unknown when the other party will make a move once more."
"This time, it was likely just a probe."
Yan Zhaoge nodded, "Grand Master's words are extremely true. This is precisely what is most worth worrying about."
Yuan Zhengfeng said, "This old man once entered the deep abyss of Hell together with Huang Guanglie, Shen Li, Chu Yan and the others, descending all the way to the very bottom."
"There, a dazzling golden light flickered. It is unknown which senior expert left behind a seal that has always been sealing the bottom of the deep abyss."
Yuan Zhengfeng sighed rather regretfully, "After investigating it, we discovered that that place is currently in a delicate balance. If we were to touch it, it might instead lose its balance, causing the seal to shatter completely. Therefore, we could only retreat, keeping watch over it from here."
Yan Zhaoge pondered as he said, "While we can only passively wait, if the Nine Underworlds change once more, the seal of golden light should not completely shatter. This way, we can still borrow its power to resist the Nine Underworlds together."
Yuan Zhengfeng nodded slowly, "It is precisely due to such considerations that this old man, Unreasonable Huang and the others finally decided to wait and see."
Yan Zhaoge asked, "Grand Master, did you manage to obtain a strand of golden light?"
"While I had to avoid touching the seal, I was still able to successfully obtain some of its aura. Still, this old man's eyes are not sharp, and I have yet to recognise its origins." Yuan Zhengfeng opened his palm, a few strands of faint golden radiance appearing on his palm, resembling the light of the sun as it was dazzling and blinding, "However, it feels like it is of the direct lineage of Daoism from before the Great Calamity."
Yan Zhaoge carefully obtained a strand of radiance, keeping it carefully as he prepared to slowly analyse it.
"Grand Master, in my trip to the Marsh of Illusory Sea this time …" Yan Zhaoge told Yuan Zhengfeng about his journey here, picking out the important matters.
Yuan Zhengfeng was one of the few people who knew about the matter of his mother. Yan Zhaoge had no need to hide it from him.
Listening carefully, Yuan Zhengfeng could not help but click his tongue in admiration, "World beyond Worlds, Floating Life World, Vast Ocean World, demonic bloodline cultivators …"
After knowing the whereabouts of Xu Fei and Shi Jun, Yuan Zhengfeng's gaze contained a rare hint of worry, "I hope that the heavens help them."
Looking at Yuan Zhengfeng who resembled an ordinary old man at this moment, thinking of Xu Fei and Shi Jun, Yan Zhaoge could not help but feel a little sour within his heart.
Yuan Zhengfeng retracted his thoughts, looking at Yan Zhaoge as he consoled, "This old man has a very deep impression of that child Chuqing. While she usually seems a little muddle-headed, not being as meticulous as most women, she is a very independent person with her own ideas."
"While you were not able to find her in the Floating Life World, don't be discouraged. You will definitely meet her again in the future."
Yan Zhaoge smiled, nodding. Yuan Zhengfeng raised his head slightly, "The Vast Ocean World and the Floating Life World aside, it is the World beyond Worlds that you said that Chuqing mentioned in her message that is truly extraordinary. While it is like looking at a leopard through a tube, it still gives one the feeling of seeing something new."
Yan Zhaoge answered, "I feel the same way."
Yuan Zhengfeng pondered for a moment before saying, "You should return to the clan first. Your father is currently guarding over the clan. You should also return to meditate and recuperate. If there are any changes here, this old man will inform you."
Such a massive change in the Earth Domain indeed required the Martial Saint Yuan Zhengfeng to guard over it.
Yan Zhaoge had many thoughts that needed to be sorted out as he also had to make some preparations for the changes in the Earth Domain.
Therefore, after taking his leave of Yuan Zhengfeng and Fang Zhun, Yan Zhaoge returned to the Heaven Domain's Broad Creed Mountain. (To be continued.)
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