Chapter 529 - 536: The Netherworld’s Seal Is No More

Finally, Song Wanning slowly raised her hand, gathered the last wisp of her Immortal Qi, and shot it toward the heart of the array.

The moment the Immortal Qi left her hand, her body plummeted from the sky.

The Netherworld King was startled and immediately flew forward to catch her. He took out a bottle of Elixir Pills and poured the entire contents into Song Wanning’s mouth.

Meanwhile, the restriction in the sky above suddenly shattered. After just a few flickers, it dissipated completely.

It was as if nothing had happened, and yet, it seemed everything had changed.

The Netherworld King and the crowd of Ghost Cultivators stared at the sky in a daze. As confusion set in, they suddenly felt an unfamiliar energy...

’This is...’

Spiritual Energy!!!!

The Netherworld King was overjoyed, an uncontrollable smile spreading across his face.

"Girl, you did it! You really did it!!!!"

The restriction was gone, and the Netherworld was reconnected with the Spirit Realm. From now on, everyone would be able to come and go as they please!

Of course, those Cultivators would also find ways to come down, which meant more trouble. But he was still delighted.

Hearing this, Song Wanning curved her lips into a smile, a faint blush appearing on her pale face.

The Elixir Pills slowly dissolved, and the color gradually returned to her cheeks.

’If not for the Immortal Qi supporting me, just breaking the array would have completely drained my energy...’

She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her exhaustion was gone. All that remained was boundless vitality and a clear, sharp ambition.

Just as she straightened up, the Netherworld King began receiving all sorts of messages, each one asking about the sudden change.

"The seal on the Netherworld has just been broken! From now on, we can reconnect with the Spirit Realm!"

The Netherworld King projected his voice, and it was broadcast through the speakers in cities across more than half the Netherworld.

"This is all thanks to our young friend from the Spirit Realm, Song Wanning!! If she hadn’t risked her life, our Netherworld would have remained sealed for who knows how many tens of thousands of years!"

"From this day forward, Song Wanning is the benefactor of my Netherworld and the benefactor of all us Ghost Cultivators!!!"

"If she ever finds herself in danger, our Netherworld will aid her with all our might!!!"

As his voice faded, the entire Netherworld erupted.

Everyone cheered excitedly, running around, desperate to rush out right then and see what the Spirit Realm was like.

But they were even more curious about who this Song Wanning was, this august figure who had become the benefactor of the entire Netherworld.

"Senior..."

Song Wanning was a little embarrassed. The Netherworld King was exaggerating too much.

’When did I risk my life to break the array?’

’I’m not that great or selfless a person.’

"Haha, girl, you’ve done us a huge favor this time!!!"

The Netherworld King’s face was so full of joy it was covered in wrinkles. He wanted to praise Song Wanning to the high heavens.

But he was afraid of scaring her off, so he enthusiastically led her back to the Mingwang Mansion and held a banquet in her honor to express his gratitude.

Nearly every Ghost Cultivator in the Netherworld was invited to this banquet, and everyone finally got to meet the Netherworld’s benefactor.

"Everyone, I trust you all recognize our benefactor now? In the future, when you are out and about, if you encounter our benefactor in need of help, you must assist her with all your strength!"

"Do you all understand?!!!"

"We understand!!!!!"

The Ghost Cultivators roared their reply, their faces beaming with joy.

Regardless of their personal opinions of Song Wanning, everyone was genuinely happy and truly grateful to her for breaking the seal.

With countless eyes fixed on her, Song Wanning calmly drained the fine wine from her cup.

Seeing this, the Netherworld King was even more impressed. ’Such poise isn’t something just anyone can learn!!’

...

The day after the banquet, Song Wanning prepared to leave the Netherworld, carrying a pile of things given to her by the Netherworld King.

Although the seal was now broken, the Netherworld King didn’t let the Ghost Cultivators venture out rashly.

Someone needed to scout out the situation in the Spirit Realm. Only after preparations were made could he gradually let the Ghost Cultivators go out and see the world.

After all, the Spirit Realm was far more dangerous, and he didn’t want his people to go out just to be killed.

Therefore, Song Wanning prepared to leave alone through the original passage.

But she remained cautious. After some thought, she sent out a clone.

’After all, that Mahayana cultivator still hasn’t been found. Who knows if he’s lying in ambush at the cave entrance?’

Previously, Song Wanning would have thought that such powerful figures wouldn’t stoop to something so despicable and sordid, but after meeting Mu Zixu, she had changed her mind.

Even the most formidable masters had a shameful side.

The clone changed its appearance, taking on the form of an unlucky-looking ghost, and slowly walked toward the passage.

Song Wanning kept her distance, not getting close, but the mature Red Lotus Karmic Fire had already leaped out and followed the clone.

’I haven’t tested the power of the mature Red Lotus Karmic Fire yet, but just its aura...’

A dark light flickered in Song Wanning’s eyes. ’If that person really is lying in ambush outside, he’ll be the perfect test subject.’

As the clone approached the cave entrance step by step, Old Man Bai, who was guarding outside, was instantly alerted.

"Someone’s coming out!"

He abruptly set down the game piece in his hand, his gaze shooting toward the cave entrance like a bolt of lightning.

Huo Mian, on the other hand, flickered and reappeared next to the passage in the next instant.

The two of them stared intently at the entrance, waiting only for Song Wanning to emerge so they could capture her in one fell swoop.

However, the next second, an unfamiliar figure emerged.

The two men, who were just about to make their move, froze, their brows instantly furrowing.

"Who are you?"

Old Man Bai rushed over, glaring menacingly at the clone. He couldn’t understand why a stranger had come out.

’Besides, this makes us look like idiots...’

Huo Mian’s expression was just as grim. He stared at the clone, his killing intent already stirring.

Surrounded by the two men, the clone immediately showed a frightened expression, but inwardly it was thinking, ’One Mahayana cultivator wasn’t enough, and now two have shown up at once...’

’I just don’t know who this other person is.’

"I... I just suddenly found this path and was curious, so I took a walk. I... I..."

She put on a fearful act, but inwardly, she was calculating how to kill them both.

"Then have you seen this person?"

Huo Mian took out a portrait. On it was the likeness of Song Wanning.

"I’ve... I’ve seen her. That person is still at Mingwang Mansion. I saw her just a few days ago..."

The clone answered meekly, having also roughly guessed Huo Mian’s identity.

’I can’t believe the Huo Family hasn’t given up. Are they really planning to fight me to the death?!’

However, Song Wanning wasn’t afraid. In fact, she was growing rather excited.

Having gotten his answer, Huo Mian put away the portrait with a flick. He immediately prepared to eliminate the person before him.

He didn’t care whether there was any grudge between them; he was simply in a bad mood and decided to kill this uninvited guest.

Old Man Bai had no intention of stopping him, standing aside as if it were none of his business.

Just as the massive palm was about to descend, a jet of red flame suddenly shot out.

Huo Mian’s heart jumped in alarm, and he immediately dodged to the side. But it was too sudden, and he couldn’t evade it completely.

The moment the Red Lotus Karmic Fire touched him, he felt a sudden searing sensation in his mind.

Immediately after, a scorching heat that penetrated deep into his soul completely engulfed him!