The Return of Stars to the Jianghu

Chapter 155 The Mysterious Stone Floating Above the Demon King's Throne

Soon, the three entered the oasis's mysterious underground world. Here, Luo Yifei couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature and the inadequacy of his own imagination. He thought he had witnessed many wonders, but the magnificence and splendor of this underground world still exceeded his expectations.

The Dead Sea, a lake on the Xuan Tian Continent, seemed to be drawn by a mysterious force, quietly converging here to form a hidden underground spring. Driven by the mysterious demonic power of the demon race, these deep-seated springs, like a wellspring of life, quietly nourish every inch of the oasis, filling the land with vibrant vitality. Moreover, these surging waters flow through natural shafts, like invisible veins, into deep underground caverns. They continuously widen and expand, like a master artist sketching a grand and magnificent underground landscape.

The lights brought by Jinhu and Gujing illuminated every corner of this underground world. Their glow reflected the traces of flowing water, like silver ribbons dancing in the darkness. These waters, some rapid, some slow, some deep, some shallow, appeared exceptionally beautiful under the lights, like underground spirits telling ancient legends.

After walking for a while, Nan Tian stopped and said to Luo Yifei and Shen Lixi, "You can take off your helmets now and breathe in some fresh air." Hearing this, the two took off their helmets and took a deep breath of the fresh air. The air was filled with the scent of damp earth and faint floral fragrance, making them feel refreshed and relaxed.

Looking at this underground world, Luo Yifei couldn't help but exclaim, "This is the power of water. The first time we went to the Forbidden Land of Death in the Ten Thousand Mountains, that valley was originally a huge lake; the second time, because of the appearance of the Heavenly Gate, when we went to the Forbidden Land of Death again, it was covered with grass. I never imagined that the water of an entire lake would be brought here." His tone was full of surprise and admiration; the beauty and wonder of this underground world lingered in his mind for a long time.

“Let’s go. The Demon King is waiting for us in that deep cave,” Nan Tian said firmly.

The three walked side by side, their footsteps following the gentle murmur of the flowing water, venturing deeper into the heart of the underground world. The surrounding scenery constantly changed as they progressed; sometimes they entered a spacious cavern, where enormous stalactites and stalagmites shimmered, like a natural labyrinth; other times they passed through narrow passages, the stone walls on either side seemingly within reach, as if exploring an unknown path. But wherever they were, this underground world was filled with mystery and beauty, like a masterpiece meticulously sculpted by nature.

Soon they arrived at the entrance to a massive cave. The cave entrance was sealed by a huge stone door, carved with various strange runes and patterns. These patterns, with their flowing lines and mottled colors, seemed to contain some ancient and mysterious power. The stone door remained tightly shut, exuding an aura of solemnity and majesty.

Nan Tian stepped forward, his gaze fixed on the runes on the stone gate, his fingertips gently tracing the strange lines. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "These patterns must have been recently carved by the demon race; they weren't here when I came before."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yifei walked to the stone gate and stroked the stone wall beside him. After careful observation, he said, "However, the patterns on these stone walls seem somewhat similar to the runes on the stone gate, yet they are different. They seem to be naturally formed rather than man-made."

“Oh, you mean the patterns on those stone walls?” Nan Tian explained. “Those patterns were there before; I’m talking about these newly carved runes that I have here.”

After listening, Shen Lixi said thoughtfully, "These newly carved runes and patterns on the stone walls may tell us something about this underground world and the demon race. Moreover, they also remind me of Mars. There may have been life on Mars hundreds of millions of years ago, just as the report says, Mars had an atmosphere back then. These discoveries may reveal more of the mysteries of the universe to us."

Just as they were talking, the heavy stone door suddenly began to slowly rotate, making a heavy sound, and then slowly opened to both sides, as if foreshadowing the start of a new journey. Luo Yifei, Nan Tian, ​​and Shen Lixi, filled with curiosity and nervousness, steadily stepped inside.

Upon entering the main hall, Luo Yifei immediately bowed to the Demon King, who was seated in the center, and said, "Greetings, Demon King." His voice was firm and respectful, revealing his deep respect for the Demon King.

Nan Tian and Shen Lixi were somewhat surprised to see this, as they had not discussed how to greet him beforehand. However, they quickly reacted and followed Luo Yifei in bowing, saying in unison, "Greetings, Demon King."

The Demon King slightly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the three of them before finally settling on Luo Yifei. He smiled slightly and said, "So it's you two young lads. I saw you two during the war between humans and demons. I didn't expect you to survive. The Demon Queen also mentioned you to me; you once helped her purify the Xuan Tian Stone. Now it seems I have to thank you two. If it weren't for you two, the Xuan Tian Stone would be completely useless now."

The Demon King's voice was deep and powerful, filled with majesty. He sat on the central throne, behind him a massive mural depicting the history and glory of the demon race. Above the throne, suspended in mid-air, was a blue crystal stone—the Xuan Tian Stone. It was currently continuously releasing fresh air, filling the entire hall with vitality.

Looking at the scene before him, Luo Yifei couldn't help but sigh. He had already learned from the research report about the important role of the Xuan Tian Stone in the hands of the demon race, but seeing it in action with his own eyes still made him sigh again. He thought to himself, "I should have thought of that sooner. The so-called life force is actually just the air we can breathe. The death force of the Hundred Thousand Mountains must be the poisonous gas."

The Demon King seemed to hear Luo Yifei's thoughts. He nodded and said, "That's right. According to your human technology, that's how it should be understood. The Xuan Tian Stone is the source of life for our demon race. It continuously provides us with fresh air, allowing us to thrive on this land. As for the death power of the Ten Thousand Mountains, it is a natural barrier between our demon race and humans. It prevents humans from invading and protects the peace of our demon race."

"However, the cultivators of the Xuan Tian Continent resisted the erosion of the power of death with the help of magical treasures. Every sixty years, they would go to the Hundred Thousand Mountains for so-called cultivation." Shen Lixi also began to deviate from the pre-arranged script and started to improvise.