Chapter 1156 - 1156: Sowing Discord

Indeed, after Liu Zixuan shouted aloud, people hidden in the vicinity emerged one after another.

Whether they were from hidden sects, hidden families, or members of Netherworld Hall and Dragon Spirit, they appeared uniformly around the mountains' interior, each holding weapons, exchanging glances filled with murderous intent.

"Liu Zixuan, I didn't expect you to still be alive."

The Hall Master of Netherworld Hall paused, then swiftly advanced, stopping less than a hundred meters away from Liu Zixuan.

Liu Zixuan raised his eyebrows slightly: "You, old monster, are not dead yet, how could I report to Yama Hall first!"

"But do you think even if you are alive, you will have any impact on this battle?"

The Hall Master of Netherworld Hall examined Liu Zixuan; his aura was indeed stronger than during the Willow Association battle, but in his eyes, Liu Zixuan was still no match.

In fact, he had long suspected that Liu Zixuan's remarkable performance in the Willow Association battle would prompt Elder Qing and others to find a way to save him. Seeing no Nether Palm Poison on Liu Zixuan now, it seemed Elder Qing and the others had cured him.

However, the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall was aware of the strength of his cultivation technique; even if the Nether Palm Poison was healed, it would greatly damage one's meridians and dantian. Liu Zixuan's slightly enhanced strength compared to the Willow Association battle was likely due to later elixir consumption.

It is certainly impossible for him to have advanced to such a degree on his own. No matter how extraordinary one is, it wouldn't be feasible to breakthrough from Innate Emperor Realm Second Heaven to Third Heaven in just three months, right?

Feeling the disdainful expression of the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall, Liu Zixuan was secretly pleased.

His appearance would surely stir up a storm and certainly surprise the people of Netherworld Hall.

However, Liu Zixuan had already anticipated that the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall would still not take him seriously.

The reason is simple: everything Liu Zixuan exhibits is outstanding among his peers, but to a pinnacle character like them, it's still inconsequential.

Moreover, Liu Zixuan had concealed his aura this time and hid his true strength. Although he appeared to be at the Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven, his aura didn't quite match this realm.

Firstly, this would relax the vigilance of Netherworld Hall and Dragon Spirit.

Secondly, he had previously repeated this trick twice, giving Netherworld Hall a false impression that there was another mysterious expert in the Star Sea.

Though everyone had gathered, it was not yet the crucial moment; he did not want to expose himself too early, otherwise, it would make Netherworld Hall more vigilant and negate the need for the preparations they made.

Of course, there's also a third reason: Liu Zixuan immensely enjoys this thrill of playing dumb and surprising everyone.

He likes seeing the enemy underestimate him, being disdainful during combat; only then can defeating them be even more satisfying!

Previously worried that the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall might see through his disguise, but now, the Hall Master's demeanor was not at all like someone who had discovered Liu Zixuan's true strength, so he was relieved.

At the same time, it conveyed an extremely important message to Liu Zixuan.

That is, possessing the Third Layer Realm, especially having recuperated to peak strength, allowed him to mislead, where even the strongest opponents couldn't discern his true realm.

This realization also brought Liu Zixuan delight. Upon contemplation, it might be related to the mysterious family behind him.

He laughed lightly and said: "Now that Young Master is here, naturally everything has to be tried, what if you accidentally get killed by Young Master!"

"Hahahaha!"

Suddenly, the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall burst into laughter: "What a joke, you ants, even given three years, thirty years wouldn't be enough to kill me!"

"You speak too soon."

At this moment, other people from hidden sects and families also stepped forward, standing around, one man about sixty years old snorted coldly: "Now countless powerful forces from our Star Sea have arrived, you creatures lurking in the shadows will surely not leave Yudu today."

"Lurking in the shadows?"

The Hall Master of Netherworld Hall muttered twice and laughed: "Indeed, we used to lurk in the shadows, but after eliminating you this time, we will take over your so-called bright places, by then your homeland will become my Netherworld Hell!"

"Delusional!" the group of strong individuals shouted fiercely.

The Hall Master of Netherworld Hall showed no fear, scanning the crowd with his eyes, sneering coldly: "None of the elders from your respective sects and families dare say such things to me, who gave you this courage?"

Then he paused abruptly, smiling mischievously: "Also, why haven't those old folks shown up today? Could it be they fear death and are pushing you out to be cannon fodder?"

The disappearance of Elder Qing and others was somewhat related to Netherworld Hall. His question was meant to provoke, ridiculing various sects and families.

The sixty-year-old man's face darkened as he cursed: "The ancestors are on their way here!"

"Nonsense, they are now dead, fleeing, or injured. Would they still care about this?" The Hall Master of Netherworld Hall finished speaking, then looked at Liu Zixuan: "Comparatively, I still prefer talking to you."

After knowingly resorting to ridicule, he began to sow discord.

The Hall Master of Netherworld Hall was mighty but also accustomed to using such lowly tactics.

Liu Zixuan scratched his head: "If you die here right now, I think I'd prefer chatting with your corpse!"

"Haha, interesting," the Hall Master laughed. "Actually, you could have hidden and waited for the right opportunity to appear, perhaps then you could surprise me. But why did you come out so early?"

"I couldn't let you show off alone here." Liu Zixuan shrugged with a smile.

The Hall Master nodded slightly, glancing at the people nearby, then mockingly said: "Only you are fit to speak to me like this."

"Should I thank you for holding me in high regard?" Liu Zixuan knew, this guy was still sowing discord.

He and the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall had only met once at the Willow Association, and even then it wasn't the Hall Master's true form. By seniority, those representing hidden sects and families this time had higher status than Liu Zixuan.

If it were about seniority, Liu Zixuan was certainly not the one to converse with the Hall Master.

"I do hold you in higher regard, more than anyone else!" the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall raised his eyebrows.

"I..."

"Liu Zixuan, it's not your place to speak here!"

Just as Liu Zixuan was about to speak, another expert from the hidden sects stepped forward and snorted coldly.

Liu Zixuan was momentarily speechless, immediately raising his head to look at this expert, his gaze extremely peculiar.

It was just low-grade provocation from the Hall Master of Netherworld Hall, this obvious trick, couldn't these big figures from various sects see through it?