Chapter 427 428: Unlucky Netherworld

Upon hearing this, Netherworld was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

'Su Mo is actually waiting for the King of Reincarnation?'

'Is this some kind of joke?'

The King of Reincarnation was a powerful existence on the verge of breaking through to become a Martial Saint.

'Isn't Su Mo afraid of being killed by the King of Reincarnation?'

Although he found Su Mo to be utterly unreasonable, Netherworld still answered honestly, "The King of Reincarnation... he's still in seclusion."

"Seclusion?"

Su Mo's face was filled with contempt.

'Damn it, the King of Reincarnation was already in seclusion when Black and White Impermanence came to kill me, and he's *still* in seclusion now.'

'So much time has passed, and the King of Reincarnation still hasn't emerged.'

'Is he planning to stay in there until he dies?'

In truth, the King of Reincarnation couldn't be blamed for this.

After all, only a short six months had passed since Black and White Impermanence had appeared.

However, breaking through from Martial Emperor Great Perfection to the Martial Saint realm could take anywhere from a few months to several years.

Therefore, the King of Reincarnation's progress wasn't slow at all.

"Who was the Protector that sent you?"

Su Mo pressed.

Netherworld shook his head. "The Protector is my direct superior, but his identity is a mystery. I don't know who he is."

A flicker of surprise crossed Su Mo's face.

Netherworld was an assassin at the Mid Stage Martial Emperor Realm. Even within Yama Hall, he should have been considered a top-tier operative.

'And yet, he didn't even know his own superior's identity.'

'Does Yama Hall really operate with such secrecy?'

'No wonder the great Sacred Lands have plotted for so long yet still can't eradicate Yama Hall.'

Su Mo looked at Netherworld. "Since you know nothing, you're of no use to me. I suppose I'll just have to kill you."

With that, Su Mo stomped viciously on Netherworld.

"AHH..."

Netherworld shrieked, "Don't! Don't kill me! I still have value!"

"Keep talking!"

Su Mo commanded.

Netherworld hurriedly said, "Our Yama Hall has run into big trouble recently! We've been targeted by some people and are suffering heavy blows."

"What?"

Su Mo looked at Netherworld in surprise.

He had just been marveling at how secretive Yama Hall was, only to be proven wrong a moment later.

"Who would be so bold as to make a move against Yama Hall?"

Su Mo asked, intrigued.

Netherworld shook his head. "I only know they're some old monsters. I don't know their specific identities, but..."

"But what?"

Su Mo asked.

Netherworld said hesitantly, "But those old monsters are going to die horrible deaths. Because our Yama Hall has backers—invincible, powerful existences."

HISS...

Su Mo sucked in a sharp breath.

'I thought Yama Hall was strong enough as it is. Who knew they had even stronger backers—and invincible ones at that.'

'Saint-level Martial Artists?'

'Impossible!'

'Saint-level Martial Artists are powerful, but many still remain among the great Sacred Lands, not to mention those reclusive figures who stay hidden from the world.'

'People like that can't be considered invincible.'

'Then it can only be the Divine Level.'

'In the Cangxuan Realm, only Divine Level beings can be called truly invincible.'

"What else?"

Su Mo pressed.

Netherworld thought for a moment. "I suspect the reason those old geezers are making a move against our Yama Hall is twofold. On one hand, they're wary of the invincible powerhouses backing us. On the other, they might be preparing for the Descent."

"What is the 'Descent'?"

Su Mo asked, confused.

Netherworld asked incredulously, "A powerful figure like you doesn't know about the Descent?"

"Are you fucking mocking me?"

Su Mo demanded coldly.

Netherworld quickly denied it. "No! To be honest, I don't really know what the Descent is either. I've only seen fragments about it in ancient texts. The legends say it's terrifying and will cause immeasurable death and devastation."

"Is that all?"

A tremor went through Su Mo's heart.

This was the first time he'd heard of something as dangerous as the "Descent."

Netherworld pleaded, "I've told you every secret I know. Can you spare my life now?"

"Sure!"

Su Mo lifted his foot off Netherworld's body.

Netherworld said excitedly, "Thank you, Lord Su, for sparing my worthless life! Rest assured, my lord, I swear I won't say a word about what happened today. Farewell!"

SNAP!

Just as Netherworld turned to leave, Su Mo grabbed him by the neck.

"My lord, you promised you'd let me go!"

Netherworld cried out in terror.

Su Mo shook his head. "I only promised not to kill you. I never said I'd let you leave. Go and stay inside the array I've prepared."

THUD!

Netherworld landed heavily inside the array.

"An array?"

Netherworld's eyes narrowed. 'If I can just escape from this array, doesn't that mean I can slip away from this place unnoticed?'

However...

BOOM!

A hundred-meter-tall Fine Iron Mountain descended from the sky, instantly crushing Netherworld into a bloody pulp.

"He died that quickly? How unlucky."

Su Mo shrugged helplessly, then turned to the members of the Three Great Sacred Lands. "Everyone, come with me."

The faces of the people from the Three Great Sacred Lands were filled with hesitation.

'Go with Su Mo?'

'It seems like walking to our deaths, no matter how you look at it.'

Fang Xi mustered his courage and said, "Young Master, we were just passing through this treasured land. We have no ulterior motives. We'll take our leave now."

With that, he prepared to lead his people away.

But Su Mo had no intention of letting them go. Instead, he asked with a cold sneer, "Are you sure you have no ulterior motives?"

"We..."

Fang Xi was about to continue his explanation, but Su Mo cut him off.

Su Mo ordered Zhuge Su, "Repeat what they said earlier. Give them a little reminder."

"Yes!"

Zhuge Su stepped forward. "They said our Xiao Alliance was unworthy of being called a Sacred Land. They also demanded that you kneel to receive them and hand over the Golden Dragon Earth Vein."

"Remember now?"

Su Mo demanded coldly.

"This..."

The expressions of the people from the Three Great Sacred Lands froze, and a frosty look spread across their faces.

They had been exposed.

With that, their true intentions were laid completely bare.

Fang Xi sent a voice transmission, "What should we do? Should we kill him?"

Yuan Jie and Ye Mingli did not reply.

The power Su Mo displayed was immense, but they weren't weak either. If they joined forces, they could easily kill him.

But they weren't sure—were there other experts in the city?

What if there were?

If a Saint-level powerhouse were to suddenly emerge, they would surely die here.

And that possibility was extremely high.

After all, a city that possessed a Saint-level Array had no reason not to have a Saint-level Powerhouse protecting it.

"Want to kill me? Have you decided?"

Su Mo asked.

These words left Fang Xi completely stunned.

He had used a Secret Technique to send his voice to Yuan Jie and Ye Mingli. In theory, it should have been impossible for Su Mo to hear him.

But now...

Su Mo said nonchalantly, "Don't think you can fool me with a mere voice transmission. Besides, if you had attacked just now, you would all be dead already."

"What?"

Fang Xi stared at Su Mo in shock.

'Could it be? Does Su Mo really have the power to kill all of them in the space of a single breath?'

'He has to be bluffing.'

Though he didn't believe him, Fang Xi still lowered his stance. "Young Master, what exactly will it take for you to forgive us?"

"That will depend on your performance!"

Su Mo said faintly.