The cave was incredibly deep, resembling a Netherworld Cave plunging straight into the earth’s depths.
Xu Guang and Lin Xiu walked at the front, chatting like good friends, yet the distance between them was ambiguous—it was as if they were constantly on guard against each other.
"Since I don’t know your name, sir, I shall call you Brother Nameless."
"Don’t. It’s bad luck," Xu Guang said softly.
"Bad luck?"
Xu Guang didn’t explain. "Forms of address aren’t important."
Lin Xiu froze for a moment before a smile crept onto his face. "Indeed, forms of address aren’t important. From the looks of it, sir, are you planning to collect the Profound Fire?"
Xu Guang turned to glance at him. "Do you have any brilliant ideas, Brother Lin?"
"The Profound Fire is a Profound World Treasure. It’s not that simple to absorb it into your body," Lin Xiu said rather mysteriously.
Xu Guang smiled but remained silent. The Cultivation Technique he practiced required him to undergo the Nine Calamities, and fire could be one of them.
Ever since he learned about the Profound Fire during his last trip to No Return Valley, he had used the Searcher to look it up. Combining this with the Nine Calamities General Outline, he had essentially deduced a Profound Fire Tribulation.
Therefore, he really wanted the Profound Fire.
This cave was truly mystical. After walking for several kilometers and passing through a long corridor, a whole new world opened up before them.
The ceiling above was entirely covered with incredibly bright stalactites. On the ground lay a massive Water Pool. Bizarrely, two full moons were reflected right in the middle of it.
The surface of Full Moon Pond gleamed like a mirror, yet it didn’t reflect a single human figure.
Everyone was astonished. Water reflecting figures was a natural law of the world, yet there were no reflections in this Water Pool.
The rocks overhead weren’t reflected in the water, and despite people standing by the edge, they cast no reflections either.
The only things visible were the shadows in the pond, looking like two Ming Yues. They were as still as phantoms, silent and motionless.
Xu Guang quietly took a few steps back, hiding his figure behind Lin Xiu. Since he didn’t understand this place, it was better to let someone else shield him from the storm.
Lin Xiu either didn’t notice or completely ignored Xu Guang’s actions. Wild joy appeared on his face as he took a step forward. Suddenly, a ball of blue flame erupted from his body. Bizarrely, this blue flame didn’t burn his clothes. It was as if it possessed sentience.
Off to the side, Fatty Zi Yue snorted coldly. He looked at Xu Guang and said, "Don’t get any funny ideas. Our boss didn’t use his full strength last time."
Xu Guang ignored him, focusing entirely on Lin Xiu’s demeanor.
Suddenly, a tremor echoed through the cave, as if an Earth Dragon were rolling over.
Fatty Zi Yue’s expression changed drastically.
"Damn it! There really is an Alien Demon clinging to life here!"
The Profound Fire couldn’t burn eternally in the Mortal World, and similarly, an Alien Demon couldn’t stay in the Mortal World for long. However, returning was incredibly difficult. As a result, wherever the Profound Fire existed, an Alien Demon would hibernate nearby, using it to prolong its miserable existence.
Lin Xiu’s group seemed to have anticipated this. A disk appeared in Fatty Zi Yue’s hands, and he dripped drops of viscous Essence Blood onto it.
Xu Guang’s expression turned solemn as he silently opened his Celestial Eye.
CREAK.
In the empty cave, a sound like a wooden door opening suddenly rang out. When they looked back, the group found themselves abruptly transported to another location.
It was a rather small room, furnished with a wardrobe, a wooden bed, and a simple dressing table.
Was this a woman’s boudoir?
The simple dressing table lacked any decorative patterns. There was only a Copper Mirror placed dead center, with a few candles lit beside it.
Clusters of pink powder were scattered in front of the mirror, resembling scented powder used by women. Judging by its color, it had been sitting there for far too long.
Xu Guang remained composed, the blood-red Celestial Eye on his forehead blinking.
However, the scenery his three eyes perceived was entirely different.
His two normal eyes saw the boudoir.
But what his Celestial Eye saw was only the Copper Mirror before him. Inside the Copper Mirror, a creature with a green face and protruding fangs, looking like a vicious evil spirit, was stirring restlessly.
As if sensing Xu Guang’s observation, the Alien Demon roared at him and vanished into the mirror.
He wondered if all these Profound World Demons were adept at such Illusion Skills. The previous Heart-devouring Demon had been like this, and so was the Alien Demon here. They truly excelled at... creating false mysteries!
WHOOSH...
A sudden gust of cold wind blew past, and the candlelight in the room flickered violently.
Lin Xiu suddenly sprang into action.
SWISH.
The Treasure Sword in his hand carved out a faint blue sword gleam, cleaving the room’s door in half with a single strike before he led his men out.
Xu Guang walked at the very back.
Outside, it wasn’t a cave either, but an empty corridor. It was incredibly desolate, carrying an aura of decay and ruin.
"Sir, please help me look after my brothers. After Lin slays the demon, I will definitely fulfill my promise," Lin Xiu suddenly said.
Before Xu Guang could agree, he saw the man charge forward.
His Sword Qi was awe-inspiring, slashing a sky full of sword shadows through the air.
WAIL~
Bursts of a woman’s wailing echoed out, sounding exceptionally tragic.
Lin Xiu’s expression remained calm as he rushed toward the source of the cries with his sword in hand.
Xu Guang stood in place without moving, his Celestial Eye shining brightly.
This drew sideways glances from Fatty Zi Yue and his two companions, who exchanged looks of slight shock.
Just how many types of Bloodline Powers had the Faceless Man revealed by now?
An unknown amount of time passed before Fatty Zi Yue suddenly let out a scream.
"Where is Sanxi?!"
His voice was laced with terror. The group that had originally consisted of three people had somehow been reduced to two.
Lin Xiu returned from chasing the demon, and his expression changed drastically at the sight.
At a time like this, a person disappearing was clearly unacceptable.
"Sir, you didn’t keep your end of the deal!" Lin Xiu’s tone held a note of interrogation.
Xu Guang turned a deaf ear to him. His Celestial Eye pierced through this non-existent corridor, directly locating the Alien Demon’s position.
Suddenly, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"Found you!
"Die!"
He swept his Big Spear horizontally, passing right through the corridor as if piercing a mirage.
In mid-air hung an Alien Demon that resembled a bat, complete with a green face and protruding fangs. Its five claws were firmly hooked into the ceiling of the rock wall, while one of its hands held a person, preparing to stuff him into its mouth.