Chapter 917: The Ladder of Heaven
After the leader of the Qingzheng Sect finished speaking, Shi Zaixing took the initiative to say:
"I asked the deputy sect leader and his disciples to help calculate. Xiaoman is still alive, but she may no longer be in the secret realm or the real world. The hexagram shows that she is near the secret realm."
Shi Zaixing asked for help because he could no longer determine anything about Ye Xiaoman.
No one in the Tianji Sect, including Shi Zaixing, could fathom the Demon Lord's specific plot; they were only certain that the demons were indeed preparing for something earth-shattering. It was like this: a skilled fortune teller could divine the fate of a nation, but not the entire world's specific future, especially when this disaster was so deeply connected to him.
Shi Zaixing's help was still very useful, and everyone in the hall was thinking about the clues he provided.
The leader of the Qingzheng Sect looked at Shi Zaixing, frowned, and said nothing.
Qing Yuanhu was sitting next to the sect leader, using a magic weapon to warm the scars on his face. After being automatically cursed by Shi Zaixing's Crow's Mouth, he would fall even when walking on flat ground. Recently, in order to help find Ye Xiaoman, he had not had time to buy a magic weapon to ward off the curse and protect himself.
After this period of integration, he has become a guest of honor of the Qing Zhengzong, and he also regards himself as a part of the Qing Zhengzong. Whatever the leader is not convenient to say, he will say it.
"Shi Zai Xing, you're kind enough to help, but are you harboring evil intentions?"
"I'm wholeheartedly devoted, and I have no second thoughts." Shi Zaixing calmly swore a great oath to his inner demons, and then said, "Sooner or later, I will enter the gate of the Qing Zhengzong. I hope more than anyone else that Xiaoman can return safely."
The leader of the Qingzheng Sect was completely speechless: "Who allowed you to join our sect? Did Wumingjian agree to marry you?"
Shi Zaixing didn't answer and looked like he was waiting to see what would happen, which made Qing Yuanhu so angry that his teeth itched.
The Demon King spoke.
"My people discovered a restriction on the edge of the secret realm. There seems to be another world behind the restriction. The restriction is too strong, and the people we sent out cannot break it."
"I will send another expert to investigate tonight."
The Demon King paused for a moment and calmly told everyone present.
"My son has been missing for a few days."
It will be discovered that it is because Ye Xiaoman has been missing in recent days, and "Yue Mushan" acted indifferent, and was found out by Yue Dad to be a fabricated puppet.
Considering that Yue Mushan told the Demon King a few nights ago that he was going to the secret realm to visit Ye Xiaoman, it can be inferred that Yue Mushan may have also disappeared in the secret realm.
The ministers of the Divine Realm exchanged glances, and one of them spoke.
"We suspect that His Majesty the Divine Emperor and His Royal Highness Prince Rui are also missing."
The two puppets stayed indoors all day long, and when the ministers came to see them, they were incoherent in their responses to important questions, and their true colors were soon revealed.
When the news of the disappearance of the God Emperor and the young master of the demon clan came out, the faces of everyone present changed.
I could definitely sense the coming storm.
The Sea Lord almost lost his balance in holding his teacup. "What the hell is going on?"
But everyone had experienced strong winds and heavy rains, and after a moment of confusion, they quickly regained their composure and continued their meeting.
The head of Guixu Sword Pavilion said in a deep voice, "Did the Demon Lord kidnap hostages and threaten us?"
"Whether it is or not, I will ask him myself."
After the Demon King finished speaking, she stood up. The red gold earrings on her earlobes swayed with her movements, and the pendants flashed a chilling blood-red light. They were made from the pupils of the previous Demon King.
And it had been a long time since she met anyone who dared to challenge her face to face.
Yuedie followed closely behind her, and it was always the case that the wife followed the husband.
Everyone watched the Demon King leave, and no one dared to stop her.
The Lord of the Sea said, "The Holy Son also went to find the Demon Lord, but was turned away. He has been fighting with the lords under the Demon Lord for several days."
The Guixu Sword Pavilion Master pondered, "It's strange that the Demon Lord didn't even show up after the Holy Son destroyed half of his Demon Palace."
Shi Zai Xing reported the results of the Tianji Sect's test: "The Demon Lord seems to have encountered a difficult situation and has been held back."
"It's just right that he's in trouble. In this case, I'll go meet him and lend a hand to the Demon King." After the leader of Guixu Sword Pavilion said this, he asked his attendants to carry her out.
The ministers of the gods immediately followed.
They also want to seek justice from the Demon Lord.
The Sea Lord was in a dilemma. He looked at the Ghost Lord's empty seat and complained, "Why isn't the Ghost Lord here at this critical moment?"
He also thought that the demon and human races were too impulsive. This time, people from all walks of life came to the Demon Realm to watch the game. According to the regulations, they were not allowed to bring any troops that might threaten the safety of the Demon Realm. Therefore, all walks of life were traveling in simple attire. If a fight really broke out within the Demon Realm, they would be at a disadvantage in terms of manpower.
At this moment, a young sea chief hurried in and said, "Sea Lord, something bad has happened!"
The people around the Sea Lord came out and scolded him, "Stand up straight and talk. Why are there so many ancestors here? It's inappropriate to make a fuss."
The young man pointed outside and said, "The competition has changed!"
After hearing this, Shi Zaixing had an ominous premonition, and Qing Yuanhu immediately ran out.
The Lord of the Sea led the great monks out of the courtyard.
Everyone looked up at the live broadcast mirror in the sky.
The second level of training in the Nine Nether Demon Abyss Secret Realm was originally scheduled for the 15th, but the rules were unilaterally changed by the demons halfway through the date.
The voice of the demon clan organizer sounded faintly in the ears of all the geniuses.
The cold voice of the demon host rang out in the ears of all the geniuses at the same time:
"In view of your outstanding performance, the Myriad Tribulations Ladder will be opened ahead of schedule."
“All participants, regardless of their current performance, are welcome to participate.”
The geniuses adventuring within the secret realm looked at each other in bewilderment. Over the past few days, the sightings of the magical beasts within the secret realm had become increasingly rare, while the danger had intensified. Not only had their gains been meager, but they had also frequently encountered inexplicable dangers, a stark contrast to the myths circulating outside about the "resource-rich" Nine Nether Secret Realm.
Even more bizarrely, the secret realm emanated a subtle allure, luring the geniuses to explore further and further. Along the way, they gradually discovered some monsters that had been sucked dry, and many teams unknowingly took the same path as Ye Xiaoman's disappearance.
Some of the geniuses have shown symptoms of mental confusion, but public opinion is focused on Ye Xiaoman's disappearance. Even if some viewers notice something unusual, the barrage of comments condemning the demons quickly drowns out these doubts.
It is really strange that the demons suddenly announced the opening of the third level at this moment.
The geniuses were caught off guard when they saw a huge teleportation formation appearing above the sky of the secret realm.
The formation glowed dimly, and one could vaguely see the sky on the other side emitting an ominous aura.
"The time limit is half an hour to arrive. Those who exceed the time limit will be disqualified from the challenge." The organizer's urging echoed in the ears of the geniuses.
The barrage on Tianya Zhichi exploded instantly.
It's child's play.
[Previous competitions have always been conducted strictly and according to the rules. It seems the demons are just changing the rules on a whim.]
The people of the six realms protested fiercely, and the demon organizers pushed forward the schedule.
Before the geniuses could react, the teleportation array suddenly burst out with a powerful suction force, transporting everyone in the secret realm to the ladder.
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