Gu Liyan looked at the mysterious man with a cold face. If he dared to make a move, he would definitely let him taste the power of Xuanbing!

However, the mysterious man abruptly changed the subject, turning his sword towards the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor: "However, as a member of the demon race, I feel it's time to go back!"

Gu Liyan looked at the mysterious man with some surprise, then turned to look at the Nine Netherworld Emperor.

The Nine Netherworld Emperor smiled and said, "Seeing how well you all cooperate, I'm relieved! Since you all want to leave, then leave! After all, the game is already decided..."

Looking at the chessboard in front of him, he said, "I can no longer control your fate!"

Gu Liyan and the mysterious man looked at each other, neither of them expecting that the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor would actually let them leave.

The Nine Netherworld Emperor raised his hand, and a space instantly appeared before him. "Since you both want to go to the same place, I'll do you a favor and send you there together."

The mysterious man glanced at the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor and said, "Thank you!"

After saying that, he walked into the space without another word.

Gu Liyan was no longer in a hurry. Looking at the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor, she said, "Heavenly Emperor, tell me the truth. When I was testing with spirit stones, were you deliberately trying to stop me?"

The Nine Netherworld Emperor squinted at Gu Liyan and said, "You are really smart, Gu Liyan!"

Gu Liyan was slightly taken aback. "You know my name?"

“I not only know your name, I also know that you come from the future,” the Nine Netherworld Emperor said with a smile.

"Who exactly are you?" Gu Liyan asked, frowning.

“You are a being in the cycle of reincarnation, now neither human nor object. The reason you came here is because I sent you here!” The Nine Netherworld Emperor said with a smile.

Gu Liyan muttered to himself in confusion, "Reincarnated beings? Neither human nor object?"

Seeing his bewildered expression, the Nine Netherworld Emperor couldn't help but smile. "Since you don't know, don't bother trying to find out. Sometimes, the less you know, the better... Your friend is here, take him with you when you leave."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Chen hurriedly walked in and came to Gu Liyan's side, unsure whether he should bow to the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor.

The Nine Netherworld Emperor smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Let's go, let's go, lest we be discovered and have no way to explain ourselves."

Gu Liyan nodded. "Thank you, Nine Netherworld Emperor."

The Nine Netherworld Emperor chuckled, "You should thank not me, but—yourself!"

The words of the Nine Netherworld Emperor became increasingly puzzling...