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第五卷 天云十二州 第一千二百零七章 离开无定河

Xuan nodded. "So, this could be considered a stroke of luck for Qinxin."

After understanding the entire situation, Lin Xuan's heart was filled with mixed emotions—more joy than sorrow.

Just getting one wife in hand, and now she had to be separated by two worlds again.

"Young Master, don't worry. You'll definitely see each other again someday," Mo'er said weakly, unable to bear seeing Lin Xuan sad.

"Don't be silly, I'm fine."

Lin Xuan looked at the young girl with affection: "What's there to be sad about? I should be happy."

"Happy?" Mo'er was taken aback and a look of confusion appeared on her face.

"Yes, throughout history, cultivators practice breathing exercises and meditations just for the sake of ascending to the Spirit Realm. Qinxin has gained from misfortune; it's not much time apart. Shouldn't I be happy for her?"

Lin Xuan smiled as he spoke these heartfelt words. Although Lin Xuan had the intellect of a higher-stage cultivator, being separated by two worlds was indeed depressing.

However, upon careful consideration, this situation offered many benefits. The Spirit Realm was rich in resources and easier to cultivate than the mortal world. To be honest, among his three women, Lin Xuan originally most worried about Ouyang Qinxin.

After all, Mo'er was the Queen of the Netherworld in her past life, so she had a reason for setting up this teleportation array.

"Little peach, why did the Queen of the Netherworld set up this teleportation array here?" Lin Xuan asked, puzzled.

"Why did I do it in my previous life?" Mo'er's face also showed confusion.

"I don't know either."

"Neither does she?"

"Yes. Little peach said that some of her memories were sealed, so many things are beyond her recall. She only knows this teleportation array is one-time use," Xiao Tiao said with a hint of frustration.

Lin Xuan suddenly understood and wondered why the array collapsed when he fell; it was indeed one-time use. It was a pity, as using it to travel to the Spirit Realm would have saved him hundreds of years of cultivation.

Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead in thought while Xiao Tiao's voice echoed: "Mr. Lin, you must be loyal and take good care of our miss. Otherwise, next time we meet, I won't spare your tiny spirit cultivator."

If this had happened in ancient times, such talk wouldn't have been considered boasting. As the Queen of the Netherworld's favorite treasure, Xiao Tiao indeed possessed that strength. However, with the passage of time and changes in the world, most of her power was sealed.

Lin Xuan couldn't help but laugh at being threatened again, though he wasn't going to argue with a small spirit cultivator over it.

Turning around, he saw Xiao Tiao's figure disappear as she used her remaining strength.

"Where did she go?" Lin Xuan asked in surprise.

Xiao Tiao explained that due to the sealing of her power, she mostly slept. "When will she wake up?"

"I don't know either. Every time she wakes up, there are no signs," Mo'er said slowly, a hint of curiosity on her face. "Young Master, what's wrong? Are you looking for her for something else?"

"Yes." Lin Xuan nodded. "Now that the matter is settled, we naturally need to leave Wu Ding River. But where is the exit? I originally wanted to ask her, but she fell asleep again."

"Then it must be here," Mo'er said with a smile. "We'll find our way out ourselves; although it's troublesome, we will eventually figure something out."

Lin Xuan had no choice and had to search with Xiao Tiao.

Fortunately, all the enemies were dead, so there should be no danger in Wu Ding River.

Time was of the essence, so Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of green light and began searching nearby. If he wasn't mistaken, the exit of Wu Ding River should be near this palace.

After several hours:

A streak of green light stopped at the peak of Netherworld Mountain. Lin Xuan's face was filled with gloom; the independent space wasn't large, but after thorough searching, there seemed to be nothing. Had he misjudged? Was the exit not here?

"No," Lin Xuan shook his head and looked towards the ruins on the mountain top. The sight before him were remnants of a once magnificent palace that had been ravaged by Spirit Realm armies millions of years ago. Recently, he had fought with those ancient monsters, and now all buildings were in ruins.

Lin Xuan's gaze fell to the center of the ruins.

This was where the Queen of the Netherworld liked to sleep. The Netherworld Blood was originally hidden here, a place that Spirit Realm cultivators never ventured into.

Could it be...

Lin Xuan's eyes moved and slowly focused on the ground.

Sweeping his sleeves, a streak of green light flew out, clearing away the rubble.

The broken ground revealed beautiful jade tiles, but there were no obvious signs of damage.

Lin Xuan flicked his fingers, and a sword energy appeared, splitting open the jade. A deep cave opened before him.

Lin Xuan's face remained calm on the outside, but he was delighted inside. As they say, it's like finding a needle in a haystack—unexpectedly easy to find. The ancients didn't deceive me; this must be the exit.

Opening Nine Heavens Spirit Shield, Lin Xuan slowly descended.

He released his divine sense fully, although according to common sense, there shouldn't be any dangerous restrictions here. Better safe than sorry.

However, he was surprised when he landed and found it extremely deep. After a long time, he still couldn't see the bottom of the cave. Lin Xuan's face showed surprise.

The surroundings were pitch black, and his divine sense lost its effect.

After some time, a blue light suddenly appeared before him.

Lin Xuan focused on the cave and saw a pool of blue liquid at the bottom, emitting an eerie aura that he couldn't identify.

"Young Master, is this the exit?" Mo'er's voice echoed in his ears.

"Yes," Lin Xuan smiled bitterly. This girl was indeed the Lord of the Netherworld; she had made the exit so ominous.

"We should go inside."

However, at the last moment, Lin Xuan hesitated. He wasn't unwilling to leave Wu Ding River but worried about where this exit led. Mo'er was the Lord of the Netherworld in her past life, and if it led to the Netherworld's underworld, he would be in trouble.

Knowing that among all realms, the Netherworld was the most mysterious and unsuitable for human habitation, Lin Xuan felt a bitter taste in his mouth. However, with no other choice, he had to take a chance. Wu Ding River was already abandoned; he couldn't stay here forever.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan extended his hand and activated the Black Dragon Armor Shield around him.

Though it looked slightly dimmer than before, after fighting those ancient monsters, this treasure's spirit had diminished significantly. To restore its former glory would require finding a quiet place for proper cultivation.

Despite still feeling anxious, Lin Xuan decided to take the risk. He clenched his teeth and charged towards the blue light.

Pfft...

It felt like jumping into icy water; it was extremely cold. Even the Black Dragon Armor Shield couldn't withstand it. Lin Xuan took a deep breath as green flames rose up, dispelling the chill.

Bright blue light enveloped him, and he left the place in an instant.

Though different from teleportation, Lin Xuan wasn't sure of the exact difference. He shook his head and began to examine his surroundings.

He was in a valley filled with birdsong and blooming flowers.

The mountains on both sides were towering, and the valley was full of colorful flowers; it was quite pleasant.

"It's not the Netherworld."

After clearly seeing the scenery around him, Lin Xuan sighed in relief. His heart returned to his chest. Although Mo'er had mentioned that there might be beautiful places in the Netherworld, such places were rare. In other words, he was still likely in the mortal world.

Of course, if it was Yunzhou, that would be even better.

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