Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor

The nine-headed strange bird perished under Shi Feng's move; after the nine huge heads flew into the sky, the gigantic bird body was swiftly sliced into pieces by the Void Sword Killing.

Having devoured the Power of Death, the nine Dao Souls, and the massive surge of blood, Shi Feng's figure continued to fall into the Barbaric Demon Mountain range below without pause.

Concealed in the void while consistently observing Shi Feng, the Black Robed Man was once again surprised internally upon witnessing Shi Feng utilize the Void Sword Killing technique he taught:

"This kid, this Combat Technique has unexpectedly improved again! What kind of monstrous talent is this! At this rate, achieving Great Success may not be far!"

Soon, Shi Feng's concealed form descended into the vast, mist-shrouded Barbaric Demon Mountain range.

...

As time slowly passed by, the sun began to rise, its rays spreading across the land, banishing the darkness and cold of this Great Wilderness, bringing light and warmth.

Upon Shi Feng's entry into the Barbaric Demon Mountain range, as the darkness between heaven and earth vanished and returned to light, shadows one after another secretly followed into the mountain range.

...

"These people are truly not simple; as soon as dawn breaks, they sensed we were in this godforsaken place." The Black Robed Man spoke.

Within the dense jungle exuding primitive air, Shi Feng cautiously walked, treading carefully with every step, fearing the slightest noise would attract the ferocious demons in the jungle.

The Barbaric Demon Mountain range, teeming with demons, a disturbance by one could easily attract the second, third, and fourth.

And potentially lure even more powerful Great Demons.

Never mind the pursuers; those pursuing Shi Feng might not arrive, only to be vanquished by the mountain's demons.

At this moment, although Shi Feng knew the Black Robed Man was beside him, this person, as usual, had hidden his form using Secret Technique, making it impossible for Shi Feng to see or sense him.

Upon hearing the Black Robed Man's words, Shi Feng said, "It's no doubt those people sensed I'm here. But you, old Undying One, I reckon they aren't aware of your existence, right?"

"Heh." After hearing Shi Feng's words, the Black Robed Man merely chuckled twice without answering.

Seeing him laugh without speaking, Shi Feng coldly shouted, "You old Undying One, finding this young-gentry just makes me increasingly suspicious of your intentions! With your secretive movement technique and your strength, you could have long left this Great Wilderness on your own!"

"You, young one, why start doubting this old man again? Look along the way; apart from aiding you in slaying enemies, when did I ever harm you? You still don't trust this old man?" The Black Robed Man spoke with a voice full of sincerity to Shi Feng.

Seeing Shi Feng still displaying disbelief, the Black Robed Man spoke again, "Furthermore, what could be my intentions towards you?"

"Hmph!" After hearing the Black Robed Man, Shi Feng scoffed disdainfully, saying:

"Since meeting you, old Undying One, it's been you directing the way this entire journey.

This route you lead; is it taking me out of this Great Wilderness? I don't know, but it surely leads to where you want to go. Am I right?"

"Heh." Hearing Shi Feng's words, the old Black Robed Man laughed, then said, "You speak as if I'm very cunning, full of scheming, calculating from the very start. How could this old man be such a person? This old man has only thought for you, yet you say such, truly chills my heart."

"Quit it, you old Undying One." Shi Feng voiced disdainfully again, continuing, "You probably didn't plan to use this young-gentry from the start; upon entering the Great Wilderness, you happened to see me leave the Yan Clan Tribe, mistaken as a Mountain Witch Clan Member, then exploited this, beginning to use me.

If I haven't guessed wrong, the young Earth Clan Leader, and the Earth Divine Bell, are likely in your plans too. Even if we don't take our underground path, you'd still lead me in that direction to slay him. Am I right?"

"Hehehe, hehehehe. Hehe."

Right after Shi Feng finished speaking, the Black Robed Man's laughter suddenly echoed continuously.

"Looks like what I said is correct." Upon hearing the constant laughter, Shi Feng said more confidently:

"First use me as bait, then use the Earth Divine Bell as significant bait, appearing like we're in flight when actually you intend to lure them to where you want them to go.

Tell me, exactly where are you taking them? Is that place within this Barbaric Demon Mountain range, or are we leaving it at night to rush elsewhere?"

"Heh, not simple. You young one are truly not simple." At this, the Black Robed Man sighed, saying:

"You are so young, yet not only possessing demon-like comprehension talent, your observation, insight, analysis skills are also exceptionally strong! These matters, this old man always thought were flawlessly executed, never expected, all seen through by you.

Wondering how your brain grows, such brilliance."

Hearing the Black Robed Man suddenly pause, Shi Feng's moving feet abruptly halted.

Aware of being used by this dead old Black Robed Man, Shi Feng wouldn't let himself be further used without benefits.

Seeing Shi Feng halt, the Black Robed Man spoke again, "Young one, why stop now? Having come this far, you have no retreat; if not moving forward, once those greedy people arrive, you'll only have a path to death."

"Hmph!" Shi Feng coldly snorted, saying, "The thing I hate most in my life is being used; likely, quite a few have locked onto my signal, right? They've already come for me, so walking here, or Space-breaking, or underground travel, what's the difference then."

With that, Shi Feng activated his mind, a blood-red light shimmered beside him, and Di Sha was summoned from the blood-colored Stone Stele once more.

Seeing Di Sha emerge, suddenly, the black silhouette of the Black Robed Man appeared before Shi Feng, hastily obstructing him:

"You plan to go underground? Absolutely not! We've finally drawn them here; soon, you complete your task. Then you may do as you wish, but not now!"

"So, this Barbaric Demon Mountain range is the destination you used me to bring me to?" Shi Feng spoke after hearing the Black Robed Man.

Then, Shi Feng gazed at him intently, seemingly trying to see through the Black Robe as he said, "What is within this Barbaric Demon Mountain range? That even you, are so intent on!"

This mysterious, powerful, and enigmatic Black Robed Man, something stirring him, Shi Feng knew, must be extraordinary.