Soul travels through the world of immortality

After a while, Li Mingyang suddenly raised his head, his eyes were extremely firm, and he responded decisively: "Even if the road ahead is full of thorns and obstacles, even if what awaits me will be mountains of swords and seas of fire, dragons and tigers' dens, I will never have the slightest intention of retreating! I will make those evildoers who cruelly persecuted my family receive the punishment they deserve and make them pay a painful price!"

After that, he took a deep breath, as if he wanted to suck all the air around him into his chest. As he inhaled, he could feel his wildly beating heart gradually calming down, but the surging emotions deep in his heart still beat against the bank of his soul like a stormy wave.

At this moment, the man in black who had been silent all this time slowly stood up. His posture was as tall and straight as a pine tree standing tall on a mountain, and every movement was so steady and powerful. He looked directly into Li Mingyang's eyes without avoiding it, and his eyes were deep and firm, which made people feel awe.

Then, the man in black said solemnly: "In this case, let's work together. I am willing to assist you, but at the same time, you must have full trust in me. Because only with mutual trust can we truly exert the power of the team and complete those seemingly impossible tasks."

Hearing the words of the man in black, Li Mingyang did not hesitate at all. He nodded vigorously, indicating that he completely believed in the other party. Then, he stood up and stood face to face with the man in black. In an instant, the two people's eyes met, just like two lightning bolts that broke through the night sky suddenly collided and intertwined in the air. Their eyes revealed an unshakable determination and a tacit understanding that did not need to be expressed in words. This tacit understanding seemed to be innate, making them the closest comrades-in-arms at this moment.

Next, we need to formulate a detailed plan to deal with the current situation. The man in black narrowed his eyes slightly and began to fall into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said: "First, we must find a way to get into the Nether Palace and gradually approach the powerful elder. Only in this way can we find out where the legendary 'Nether God Stone' is hidden."

Hearing this, Li Mingyang on the side couldn't help but show a look of astonishment, and blurted out: "Break into the inside? How is this possible?" Obviously, he was full of doubts and uneasiness about this seemingly unrealistic idea.

However, the man in black just raised his lips slightly, revealing a confident smile, and comforted him: "Don't worry, Brother Li. Nothing is difficult in the world if one sets his mind to it! As long as we have firm determination and extraordinary wit, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished." Then, he patted his chest confidently and said: "As for how to help you forge an identity that can deceive the world and successfully sneak into the Nether Palace, I will take care of it. However, once you enter, you will face various challenges and difficulties that you will face with all your strength."

After listening to the words of the man in black, Li Mingyang nodded thoughtfully, then took a deep breath, as if he had made some important decision, and responded solemnly: "Okay, I understand. In this case, let's work together and fight side by side! No matter how rugged and bumpy the road ahead is, we must persevere to the end until the final answer is revealed!" After that, the two smiled at each other, with a firm and courageous light flashing in each other's eyes.

As the words slowly fell, like the sound of a melodious bell gradually dissipating in the air, the two people's hands were tightly clasped together again. This handshake was no longer just a simple symbol of alliance, it was more like an indestructible bridge, connecting the deep and firm trust between the two hearts.

From this moment on, Li Mingyang resolutely embarked on a new journey full of unknowns and challenges. What awaited him ahead were not only the vicious enemies from the outside world, but also the fear and endless struggle hidden deep in his heart. However, these could not stop him from moving forward, because there was a burning flame burning in his heart - the persistent pursuit of the truth.

Every step forward is a breakthrough of one's own limit; every drop of sweat is an accumulation of progress towards the goal. He knows that only by constantly overcoming his own weaknesses can he go further and further on this thorny road and finally uncover the mystery of the past that has been covered by the dust of time and has been sealed for a long time.

At the same time, in a dark and damp corner of the city, a pair of extremely indifferent eyes silently watched everything that happened like a ghost. The eyes were icy and piercing, as if they could penetrate a person's soul. Behind these eyes, there seemed to be a mysterious and powerful force hidden, which was awakening silently at this moment. It was like a giant beast that had been sleeping for a long time, slowly opening its eyes in the darkness, revealing its sharp fangs, ready to greet the coming storm with a thunderous force.

The night was like thick ink, immersing the whole world in darkness. The ancient and mysterious castle stood quietly in the darkness like a sleeping beast. There was a heavy and oppressive atmosphere inside the castle, as if countless pairs of eyes were secretly watching everything that happened here.

Li Mingyang stood quietly side by side with the figure in mysterious black, as if there was an invisible tacit understanding between them. However, a closer look revealed that the man's face was completely hidden in the deep shadows around him, making it difficult to see his true face.

Recalling their previous cooperation experiences, it seemed smooth sailing on the surface, and every task was completed almost perfectly as planned. But only Li Mingyang knew that behind this seemingly calm situation, there were actually surging undercurrents. These undercurrents were like giant beasts lurking in the deep sea, which could break through the calm sea surface at any time and set off huge waves.

At this moment, the two were preparing to further discuss the next action plan. Li Mingyang frowned slightly, turned his back to the man in black, and fell into deep thought. He was concentrating on thinking about various possible situations and countermeasures, and he didn't realize that the black shadow behind him was quietly brewing a conspiracy.

Suddenly, the man in black took a step forward and swung his arm. A cold light flashed across the night sky like lightning. It turned out to be an extremely sharp dagger, stabbing straight at Li Mingyang's back! The speed of this attack was extremely fast, like a violent storm, catching people off guard.

Although Li Mingyang was known for his quick reaction, he was still a little unprepared for such a sudden attack. Fortunately, he had been on the battlefield for a long time, and at the critical moment, he relied on his instinct to dodge to the side. With a light "swish" sound, the tip of the dagger did not hit his vitals directly, but it still mercilessly cut his clothes and left a shallow scar on his back. The blood instantly dyed the cloth around the wound red, which was shocking.

"You..." Li Mingyang stared at the man in front of him with his eyes wide open, his face full of disbelief, his body trembling slightly because of extreme shock. He could never have imagined that this person who had vowed to help him would actually betray him at the critical moment! After a brief moment of shock, Li Mingyang turned around like an enraged beast, his eyes burning with anger, staring at the other person.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the mysterious man in black. He stood there like a sculpture, motionless. However, his icy eyes were like the stars hanging high in the sky on a cold night, emitting a chilling light, staring straight ahead, making people feel fearful.

At this moment, something unexpected happened - the corners of his tightly-stretched mouth slightly lifted up, instantly outlining a creepy sneer. This sneer was like a biting cold wind, ruthlessly penetrating people's defenses, causing everyone present to shiver involuntarily.

Then, the man in black slowly raised his right hand, which was as white as jade. His movements were so graceful that he looked like a dancer dancing in the center of the stage. His long and slender fingers gently rested on the black belt tied around his neck, as if he was about to start a thrilling performance.

Then, he untied the knot of his belt slowly and leisurely. Every seemingly insignificant movement seemed to be frozen in time, and it was particularly eye-catching. Everyone stared at his every move, afraid of missing any wonderful moment.

As the belt gradually loosened, the wide black robe that had originally tightly wrapped the black-clothed man's body gradually lost its restraint. It was like a withered yellow leaf, lightly sliding down from the black-clothed man's body, and finally lying quietly on the ground without a sound, as if it had completed its final mission.

At this moment, the true face of the man in black was finally revealed to everyone without reservation. However, when Li Mingyang, who had been watching all this, saw the face clearly, a storm suddenly arose in his heart.

This face was completely unfamiliar to Li Mingyang, and he was sure that he had never seen this person before. But strangely, the feeling of déjà vu surged into his mind like a tide, and he couldn't ignore it. These contradictory feelings intertwined, making Li Mingyang's mood become more and more heavy and complicated.

"Hmph!" The man in black snorted contemptuously and said in a mocking tone: "Do you think I will really help you wholeheartedly? You are too naive and stupid, young man! To tell you the truth, I am a close confidant of the Great Elder. The so-called "cooperation" with you this time is nothing but a well-designed scam. From beginning to end, it is just to lure you into the trap and put you into an irretrievable situation!" After that, the man in black laughed up to the sky, and his laughter echoed in the silent air, which was particularly harsh.

After hearing this, Li Mingyang's heart suddenly shook, as if a huge rock had hit his chest heavily. However, in just a moment, he quickly calmed himself down, and his face, which had been slightly pale due to shock, gradually regained its calm.

He stared at the man in black in front of him, his eyes were like torches, as if he wanted to see through the black mask to see his true thoughts deep in his heart. After a moment of silence, Li Mingyang slowly asked: "If that's the case, why don't you just kill me with one knife? Wouldn't that be easier?"

At this time, the man in black raised his head slightly, with a barely perceptible look of contempt on his face. He sneered and responded in a somewhat arrogant tone: "Humph! With your life, it's not worth it for me to do it myself. To tell you the truth, the Great Elder wants to see you. As for the reason... it is naturally related to the clues in your hands! Especially the legendary 'Netherworld Divine Stone', the Great Elder is determined to get it! So, before you meet the Great Elder, your life is temporarily safe. However, this is only temporary... hehehe!" After saying that, the man in black sneered again.

After that, the man in black waved his arm, and a black light shot up into the sky like lightning. Then, the originally calm shadows around him seemed to be stirred by a mysterious force and began to roll violently. In the blink of an eye, several black shadows rushed out from the shadows and surrounded Li Mingyang in the middle like ghosts.

These suddenly appearing black-clad men were all wearing black tights, with black cloth covering their faces, revealing only a pair of cold and fierce eyes. They held various weapons in their hands, exuding a chilling aura.