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Chapter 514, A Legend of a Human

"Splash!"

Despite the Netherworld Deer's speed, Ghost King Su Mingyue's all-out attack, though not directly hitting Hua Changxi and the Netherworld Deer, still slammed into the Netherworld Waterfall with its overwhelming force.

In an instant, the waterfall reversed direction, stirring up layers of snowy waves that drenched Youming Deer and Hua Changxi thoroughly.

The Nether Deer, however, was completely unaffected by this, shaking off its wet fur as if it had just taken a refreshing shower in a torrent.

But Hua Changxi suffered a terrible fate.

She was, after all, human, and the chilling cold of the River Styx had a severe corrosive effect on her body, seeping into her pores with frenzied force. The pain was like strong acid being poured down, instantly burning every inch of her skin, or like countless ice blades scraping between her bones.

The excruciating pain caused her body to convulse uncontrollably, and even her soul trembled from the extreme cold.

Not only that, the waterfall's flow became violent and turbulent due to the impact, making the Nether Deer's steps upstream unsteady.

"Didn't you say that the beings of the Nine Netherworlds wouldn't attack you?"

"It seems that some records in the Nine Netherworld Books cannot be entirely trusted."

Upon hearing this, the Netherworld Deer tilted its head and glanced at Hua Changxi, its eyes clearly saying: They are not attacking me, but you.

Hua Changxi: "."

"Whoosh~"

As the aftershocks of the Ghost King's attack dissipated, the Styx Falls, which had been calming down, regained its steady flow. However, this tranquility lasted only a moment.

Before the Netherworld Deer could carry Hua Changxi far up the mountain, the waterfall beneath their feet suddenly surged up again without warning, as if an invisible dragon was churning in the water, stirring up countless waves.

Hua Changxi was shocked: "What happened?"

In a flash, the various forces vying for that dark blue light flashed through her mind, including the Styx Clan.

"There must be a powerful member of the Styx Clan manipulating the water!"

Another wave of raging Styx water crashed down, its icy chill almost freezing one to the bone.

Hua Changxi didn't care that she was soaked to the bone; she looked anxiously at the Netherworld Deer beneath her.

At this moment, the Nether Deer's steps had become noticeably sluggish, its four hooves struggling to keep up in the turbulent current, and each time it lifted its leg to step into the water and climb higher, it seemed to be quite strenuous.

You must hold on and not fall.

To cheer on the Netherworld Deer, Hua Changxi hurriedly promised, "Once we reach the first level of the Nine Netherworld, I'll give you another ton of Soul River water to drink!"

The Netherworld Deer listened, but showed little interest, seemingly unmotivated. Its steps remained unsteady and laborious, showing no improvement whatsoever.

Seeing this, Hua Changxi was extremely anxious. He quickly took stock of his resources and rattled off a series of rare soul plants in an attempt to motivate the Netherworld Deer.

Unfortunately, the Nether Deer still didn't react.

Until she mentioned the "Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul Heart Fruit"...

As if injected with a stimulant, the Nether Deer's eyes suddenly lit up, its previously unsteady steps instantly stabilized, and its speed increased significantly!

Hua Changxi: "." This deer is probably quite cunning!

As the Netherworld Deer recovered, it wasn't long before the man and the deer reached the mouth of the Nether River Abyss, the first level of the Nine Netherworld.

When her feet finally touched the solid ground of the first realm of the Nine Netherworld, Hua Changxi's heart, which had been hanging in her throat, finally settled back into her stomach with a "thud".

After watching with a heavy heart as the Netherworld Deer swallowed a Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul Heart Fruit in one gulp, she prepared to part ways with the Netherworld Deer.

This deer is too eye-catching; she should keep a low profile while traveling in the depths of the Netherworld.

However, when she looked up and surveyed her surroundings, she was completely dumbfounded.

As far as the eye could see, there was only an eternal darkness and desolation. Apart from the endless River Styx, she couldn't tell which way was which.

"Would you like to hear more Soul Ballads?"

"If you want to hear it, send me to the Great Rift Abyss in the center of the Nine Netherworld."

Hua Changxi could only turn his attention back to the Netherworld Deer, hoping it would serve as his mount.

The Great Rift Abyss at the center of the Nine Netherworlds is the location of the Demon Prison.

It is said that the terrifying abyss that stretches across the center of the Nine Netherworlds, tearing it apart, was forcibly cleaved open by the four emperors with their supreme power during the construction of the Demon Prison. The Netherworld Deer seemed to still be savoring the intoxicating taste of the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul Heart Fruit, licking its lips with lingering enjoyment. Upon hearing Hua Changxi's words, it nodded in agreement almost without hesitation.

Thus, beneath the dark and oppressive sky of the first level of the Nine Netherworlds, a figure with a dreamlike, deep blue luster flowing throughout its body appeared.

It trod on the wind with its four hooves, carrying a female cultivator in a snow-white robe on its back, transforming into a streak of dark blue light as it swiftly traversed the high sky.

Wherever the man and the deer passed, the gloomy clouds were torn apart.

The creatures of the Nine Netherworlds lurking in the darkness below all stopped and looked up in awe upon seeing this image.

Occasionally, when a cold wind blows, one can faintly hear some ethereal melodies.

As they continued their journey, the Netherworld Deer carried Hua Changxi across the Nine Netherworlds, unsurprisingly attracting countless admiring glances and gasps of wonder.

"Is that the legendary Netherworld Deer?"

"Yes, that is the Netherworld Deer, exactly the same as the picture drawn in the ancient book."

Soon, news of the Netherworld Deer's appearance swept across the entire Nine Netherworld like a tsunami, causing uproar wherever it went.

From the banks of the Nether River to the ancient caves deep within the Nine Netherworlds, countless sleeping or dormant beings were awakened, extending their divine senses in an attempt to capture that legendary figure.

The shockwaves caused by this strange phenomenon even penetrated through numerous barriers, reaching the human race in the Nine Gates of the Demon Prison.

"The Netherworld Deer?"

Upon hearing this news, Wei Zhenjie and the human race's powerful figures at Duimen Pass all had a sudden change in expression.

Compared to the shock and uproar in various parts of the Nine Netherworld, what welled up in their hearts was a deeper worry.

The Netherworld Deer is known as the Dao Envoy of the Nine Netherworlds. Its appearance generally signifies the arrival of a powerful figure at the level of a Dao Lord.

The appearance of a Venerable Realm expert in the Nine Netherworlds is not a good thing for the human race.

Meanwhile, in the fifth realm of the Nine Netherworld, compared to the shock brought by the appearance of the Netherworld Deer, the news of "a human" was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, instantly igniting discussions among the various races of the Nine Netherworld.

The shock it caused even overshadowed the former.

It is said that a human disguised as a Soul Clan member successfully stole the key to the Nine Nether Soul Realm right under the noses of powerful figures from all races!

Legend has it that a human disguised himself as the Crimson Nightmare Queen, infiltrated the Soul Nightmare Valley, and stole ten Nine-Aperture Exquisite Soul Heart Fruits from the Nightmare Eater Demon King.

It is said that the mysterious ghost who wielded the Netherworld Blade and wreaked havoc at the fourth abyss was actually a human in disguise.

It is said that shocking news has spread from Ghost Realm Fortress: Lady Crimson Nightmare has been murdered, and the murderer is a human disguised as a ghost.

It is said that on the Ancient Road to the Underworld, the mysterious ghost clan that destroyed the avatar of Lady of the Other Shore Flower was also a human.

These earth-shattering events, each one enough to shake the Nine Netherworlds, all pointed to a human being.

A human has actually infiltrated the Netherworld, stirring up trouble and creating chaos; he's utterly courting death.

All the races of the Nine Netherworld have simultaneously issued the highest-level kill order, vowing to tear that audacious human to pieces as a warning to others.

After hearing these increasingly outrageous and bizarre rumors, Chu Junyi and his four companions looked at each other, unsure of how to react.

Meng Ziyu was speechless and exclaimed, "Isn't this rumor a bit too exaggerated?" As he spoke, he subconsciously looked at Chu Junyi and his three companions, his eyes filled with a glimmer of hope.

"How much of these rumors do you think are true?"

Chu Junyi remained silent for a moment, a complex light flashing in his eyes, and slowly said, "It's half true and half false. However, it's absolutely certain that the Ghost Clan wants to use 'a human' to divert the Yellow Springs Lord's anger."

A look of admiration appeared on Meng Ziyu's face as he murmured, "Even if only one of those rumors is true, I still want to meet that capable person."

"A person capable of infuriating all the races of the Nine Netherworlds, such a person is truly..."

He was speechless for a moment, unable to find the right words to describe the shock he felt.

Chu Junyi's eyes flickered; to be honest, he was also very curious to know who that human was. (End of Chapter)