Soul travels through the world of immortality

After careful consideration and intense discussions, Li Mingyang finally reached a consensus with the majestic lion king and the charming flower fairy.

They sat together, serious and focused, with various ideas and plans running through their minds. After a long period of careful consideration and intense discussion, they finally jointly planned and resolutely decided to implement a strategy that was extremely bold and risky.

This strategy requires extremely sophisticated planning and layout. First, they have to ingeniously make up a story that seems to be true and credible, but is actually completely fictional: a legendary artifact has surprisingly appeared in the world! This artifact is described as magical, with great power that can change the world pattern and overturn the existing balance of power.

In order to spread this false news further and wider, they used all available resources and channels. By secretly contacting various forces, spreading rumors, and creating public opinion, they gradually made this false news more and more realistic, as if such a peerless artifact was about to appear.

Their efforts finally paid off. The mysterious organization that had been hiding in the dark and was little known to the public, but whose power was so powerful that it made people fearful, also heard the news. As they became very interested in this so-called artifact, the mysterious organization began to pay close attention to the relevant developments.

The three of them firmly believed that as long as this fictitious rumor about the artifact could successfully arouse the mysterious organization's strong curiosity and desire to explore, then they would be very likely to follow the clues and dig out more key clues hidden behind the tragic annihilation of Li Mingyang's family.

A few days later, Li Mingyang, who had always been cautious and careful, successfully discovered a secret passage that was extremely hidden and little known to people through his meticulous observation and understanding of the surrounding environment. This passage was winding and tortuous, like a maze, hidden between heavy fog and dense vegetation.

However, the thoughtful Li Mingyang did not act rashly. After careful consideration, he carefully planned a flawless plan and cleverly used this mysterious passage to start a thrilling action - quietly spreading a creepy and incredible news to the outside world.

According to the shocking rumor spread by Li Mingyang, in the deepest part of the unreachable, deep, dark and uninhabited valley, there is a peerless artifact that drives the world crazy. People call it the "Netherworld Divine Stone".

According to legend, this Netherworld God Stone contains unfathomable and endless mysterious power. Anyone who is lucky enough to find it and comprehend the secrets hidden in it will instantly gain supreme and unrivaled divine power. Even more incredible is that it is rumored that this artifact also has a supernatural power that can turn the world upside down and overturn the cycle of life and death!

As expected, once this news, which was as shocking as a bombshell, was released, it spread rapidly throughout the vast world of immortal cultivation at an alarming speed like wildfire. The impact it produced was like a stone that caused a thousand waves, and it set off an uproar in an instant, causing countless cultivators to be excited and eager to take action.

Countless monks who were full of greed and lust were like sharks smelling blood, and they moved at the first sign of trouble. They gathered from all directions and rushed to the legendary valley like a tide. There was a burning and greedy fire in everyone's eyes, as if they wanted to devour the land. A bloody storm surrounding the so-called "Netherworld Divine Stone" was like a dark cloud before a storm, weighing heavily on everyone's heads, and it seemed inevitable...

At this time when the storm was surging, a dark shadow flashed quietly like a ghost. This person was dressed in a black robe, and was tightly wrapped from head to toe, revealing only a pair of eyes that flashed with cunning light. His whereabouts were erratic, like a ghost shuttling in the dark night, and he seemed extremely secretive. There was no doubt that this mysterious person must have come prepared, and his purpose was self-evident.

Li Mingyang, who had been secretly observing the development of the situation, raised his lips slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He knew that his long-planned plan had finally begun to work. The appearance of this black-robed man indicated that the whole incident was about to develop in the direction he expected.

As night fell, the moonlight sprinkled on the earth like water, but it could not penetrate the thick clouds and fog. Li Mingyang set out alone on the road to the agreed meeting place. It was an old castle that had been abandoned for many years. The erosion of time made it look dilapidated and shaky. In the hazy night, the castle was even more gloomy and terrifying, as if hiding countless unknown secrets and dangers.

The surroundings were filled with thick fog, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face. Li Mingyang moved forward cautiously, taking every step very carefully. He looked around vigilantly, not missing any slight movement. He held a sharp dagger tightly in his right hand, and the cold hilt sent a chill to his palm, but he did not dare to relax at all. At this moment, he was like a cheetah ready to pounce, concentrating on waiting for the prey to take the bait, and at the same time, he was always ready to face the possible sudden crisis.

Not long after, a mysterious man in a black robe slowly stepped into the grand hall of the ancient castle. He was covered in the wide black robe, as if blending into the dim surroundings. However, the most eye-catching thing was his face hidden behind the mask, revealing only a pair of eyes that flashed with greed like cold stars. These eyes were so deep that they seemed to be able to penetrate a person's soul.

"Are you Li Mingyang?" The black-robed man's voice was so deep and bone-chilling that it seemed to come from the Netherworld, and there was a hint of chilling cruelty in it.

Facing the questioning from the black-robed man, Li Mingyang remained calm and remained superhumanly calm. He nodded slightly and answered calmly, "Yes, I am Li Mingyang." Then, he changed the subject and looked directly at the black-robed man in front of him, saying slowly, "I believe you must be very interested in the 'Netherworld Divine Stone', right?"

Hearing this, the black-robed man raised his lips slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. "Of course! How many people in the world would not be tempted by a powerful artifact like the Netherworld Divine Stone?" He paused for a moment, then continued thoughtfully, "But I'm quite curious, how did you know about the existence of this artifact?"

"This is a secret passed down from generation to generation in my family!" Li Mingyang narrowed his eyes slightly, a mysterious smile appeared on his face, and he said slowly: "This secret cannot be told to others casually, but only the truly strong are qualified to know it." As he spoke, he looked at the black-robed man in front of him intentionally or unintentionally.

"Haha, great! In that case, our cooperation this time will be very pleasant." The black-robed man raised his head and laughed, but there was a hint of cunning in his laughter. Then, he changed the subject and said coldly: "However, before we officially start the cooperation, I still have to confirm your true strength."

Almost at the moment when the black-robed man finished speaking, he suddenly waved his sleeves, and a black energy wave suddenly whistled towards Li Mingyang. This energy wave came with great force, bringing with it a sharp gust of wind wherever it passed, as if it was going to tear everything apart.

However, facing this sudden attack, Li Mingyang was not panicked at all. He flashed and dodged the black energy wave easily like a ghost. At the same time, he flipped his right hand and a long sword with cold light was already in his hand.

With a crisp "clang" sound, Li Mingyang swung his sword and accurately blocked the attack from the man in black robe. In an instant, sparks flew everywhere, and the two men's weapons collided with each other, making a deafening sound.

In this way, a thrilling battle began in this ancient castle. Both sides fought back and forth, neither side gave in, and for a while, the flashes of swords and shadows were intertwined, and the whole castle was filled with the crisp sounds of weapons colliding violently.

This fierce battle has been going on for a long time, and both sides have tried their best to defeat each other. However, as time goes by, the situation gradually becomes clear. Li Mingyang gives full play to his extraordinary wisdom and superb fighting skills, gradually expanding his advantage and gradually gaining the upper hand.

Facing this unfavorable situation, the man in black robe knew that if he continued like this, he would definitely lose. So, he made a prompt decision, immediately stopped the crazy attack, and stepped back a few steps to keep a certain distance from Li Mingyang.

"It seems that you are indeed a strong and trustworthy partner!" said the man in black robe, panting.

Hearing this, Li Mingyang narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the opponent in front of him, without relaxing the weapon in his hand. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "In this case, can we talk about business now?" His tone was so calm that it was difficult to guess his true thoughts.

"Of course." The man in black robe nodded without hesitation, and then took off the mask on his face. Under the mask, there was a slightly tired face with a few small wounds on it, but the deep eyes were still shining.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the messenger sent by the 'Netherworld Palace'. To be honest, we came here to find you because we have a common goal." The man in black robe said while observing Li Mingyang's reaction.

Li Mingyang's heart was shaken when he heard this, and a strong hatred instantly surged in his heart. He gritted his teeth and asked, "The Netherworld Palace? Could it be that... you have something to do with the tragic extermination of my family?"

The man in black robe looked at Li Mingyang's angry expression and did not avoid the question. Instead, he admitted very frankly: "Yes, there is indeed a connection. However, please believe me, the extinction of your family was not our intention. There is actually another hidden reason."

"What's the secret? Tell me quickly!" Li Mingyang widened his eyes, grabbed the other's shoulders tightly with both hands, and asked anxiously.

The other party took a deep breath and said slowly: "The legendary 'Netherworld Divine Stone' is actually not just a treasure, but a double-edged sword. This mysterious stone contains extremely powerful power. The owner can use it to gain unimaginable abilities, but at the same time, it also hides endless dangers and will bring unpredictable disasters and misfortunes to the holder."

Hearing this, Li Mingyang's heart was shaken, and his face became solemn. He never thought that the "Netherworld Divine Stone" that his family had been pursuing and regarded as a symbol of glory had such an unknown side.

"And your family's ancestor accidentally came into contact with this artifact, and his fate changed dramatically from then on. At first, he might have enjoyed the benefits brought by that powerful force, but as time went on, all kinds of unexpected disasters came one after another, and eventually led to the tragedy of the entire family..."

After hearing this, Li Mingyang felt as if his heart was overturned with all kinds of emotions, sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty. He stood there blankly, and his mind kept flashing through the various unfortunate scenes that his ancestors had encountered. However, after a brief shock, his eyes became more determined.

Despite knowing the complicated cause and effect behind the incident, Li Mingyang did not choose to retreat or escape. On the contrary, he was more eager than ever to uncover the truth of this long-forgotten history and find out what caused his family to suffer such a heavy blow. Even if the road ahead was full of thorns and fog, he would go on without hesitation to regain the dignity and glory of his family.