The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 112: Middle Level of the Ancient Forest

Lin Xiao quickly jumped off the stands and used the "Dragon Traveling Across the Seas" technique. He shuttled through the crowd like a flash of lightning. The disciples around him seemed to be immersed in the exciting battle on the ring and were unaware of it.

Lin Xiao's mind was clear: this was the perfect time for him to leave. He deftly made his way through the crowded crowd, heading straight for the Ancient Forest, his steps light but firm.

However, his departure did not escape the attention of the Sect Leader, who frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with deep thought, as if he had seen through Lin Xiao's intentions.

At the top of the Sutra Repository Pagoda, a monk in a dark Taoist robe stood quietly. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, staring at Lin Xiao's back, as if waiting for something.

As Lin Xiao swiftly shuttled through the branches, he recalled the Sweeping Monk's teachings: "It seemed like an unintentional mention, but it led me to find the answer." He thought to himself, "Perhaps the secret of the underworld really does lie within the ancient forest."

After half a day's travel, Lin Xiao finally arrived at the entrance of the ancient forest.

It is still as lively as before. The monks are busy. Some are discussing forming a team for adventure, some are sharpening weapons in front of the blacksmith shop, and some are exchanging spiritual medicines in front of the spiritual medicine stall. The surroundings are filled with the hustle and bustle of the market.

At this time, Lin Xiao had changed his appearance through the Sweeping Monk's "disguise technique" and restored his original handsome appearance. Wearing the white Taoist robe of the Feng Shui Academy, he looked youthful and had no trace of scars or baldness. The people around him did not associate him with the young man who had left a glorious record in the outer layer of the ancient forest.

He walked easily to a spiritual medicine stall and carefully selected some pears. Then he asked the stall owner, "Excuse me, stall owner, has anything strange happened in this ancient forest in the past few days?"

Seeing Lin Xiao's chivalrous spirit and understanding, the stall owner patiently replied, "There are two strange things.

First, there was Scar, the genius boy who had previously killed the Shadow Wolf King and the Jade Water Snake. He has since vanished from the face of the earth, seemingly without a trace. Rumor has it that he was killed by the Shadow Monkey King and the Thunder Tiger King.

After hearing this, Lin Xiao's face remained calm. He thought to himself, and at the same time, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, signaling the stall owner to continue.

The stall owner whispered, "Another strange thing is that since the young man disappeared, the Shadow Monkey King has arranged for his disciple, the Spiritual Diligence Monkey, to guard the outer layer. The Spiritual Diligence Monkey has now become the new Demon King, in charge of all affairs of the outer layer."

"Thank you for the information, stall owner." Lin Xiao nodded in greeting. He had already made up his mind and turned to leave the spiritual medicine stall.

Then he walked to a cloth stall and picked out a set of clothes that fit him.

Along the way, Lin Xiao was constantly asked by monks whether he had any intention of forming a team to go to the outer layer of the ancient forest, but he refused one by one.

Finally, Lin Xiao arrived before the Cobalt Guardian, the guardian of the outer layer of the Ancient Forest. Facing a Cobalt Guardian of the Jiazi Fifth Realm, he felt fearless.

After several months of training and improvement, his strength is no longer what it used to be.

Lin Xiao had a cold expression and sharp eyes as he stared directly at the Cobalt Guard.

"Dragon Shadow Fist!" He shouted softly, and his left fist shot out in an instant like a green dragon breaking through the air with unparalleled power.

The punch was as powerful as thunder, and the Cobalt Guard had no time to react before he was hit. His armor shattered instantly, and he flew ten meters away like a cannonball, hitting the tree trunk heavily and losing his ability to fight.

Lin Xiao smiled coldly and stepped into the outer gate of the ancient forest without mercy. A familiar breath came towards him.

Looking around, he saw the familiar scene he had been in alone in the outer layer for three months.

Lin Xiao did not hesitate and quickly found the big tree where he had hidden his clothes. He changed into the clothes he had just bought and then hid the Taoist robe from the Feng Shui Academy in the tree hole.

Then, he rushed forward once more, unhesitatingly heading towards the middle of the Ancient Forest, secretly planning his next move and goal. No matter how many unknown challenges lay ahead, he would face them head-on, seeking the truth of the Netherworld.

Lin Xiao continued to display the "Dragon Traveling Around the Seas" technique, shuttling through the ancient forest. His figure appeared and disappeared, like a flash of lightning, with endless afterimages.

The air was filled with the scent of moist grass and thick soil, and the wind blowing in my face was mixed with a hint of chill.

Soon, he arrived at the gate to the middle level of the ancient forest.

Guarding the gate was the Cobalt Guard of the Jiayin Realm—a burly giant holding a heavy axe in his hand, wearing thick armor, like a copper wall and iron wall, emitting a cold aura.

The Cobalt Guard's gaze was stern as he locked onto Lin Xiao, his silence revealing a sense of oppression.

Lin Xiao walked forward slowly, his expression stern but without fear in his heart.

After all, this was not his first time facing the Cobalt Guard. He had defeated it once in the outer layer, and now, after several months of training, his strength has improved a lot.

The cobalt guard's eyes turned cold, and he suddenly raised his giant axe and chopped it down at Lin Xiao! The axe cut through the air, making a sharp whistling sound, as if it was going to split the whole world apart.

However, Lin Xiao's figure disappeared in an instant, and the Cobalt Guard's axe blade only hit the remaining shadow of Lin Xiao. The surrounding air was distorted by the violent force, and the leaves were shaken and flew everywhere.

The cobalt guard sensed something was wrong and quickly turned back to see Lin Xiao suspended in mid-air, his eyes cold and sharp as a knife. Behind him, countless swords appeared, flashing with cold light.

Lin Xiao waved his hand calmly, and a rain of swords burst out from the air like meteors, carrying the momentum of destroying the world, and instantly attacked the Cobalt Guard!

The cobalt guard was horrified and hurriedly swung his axe, trying to use the rotating force to form a shield to block Lin Xiao's rain of swords.

However, the rain of swords was unstoppable. Countless longswords pierced his shield, the axes were torn apart in the fierce collision, and the sword blades pierced the armor of the Cobalt Guard, knocking him to the ground.

With a scream from the Cobalt Guard, his figure vanished without a trace. Lin Xiao's expression was calm as he calmly stepped into the middle floor's door.

As he entered, a new cobalt guard quickly regenerated beside the gate, but Lin Xiao had already stepped into the middle layer of this more vast ancient forest.

Entering the middle layer, the spiritual energy around became more and more dense, as if the air was filled with invisible mist.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath and felt the spiritual energy flowing into his body along his meridians, bringing an unprecedented sense of fullness.

He thought to himself, "It's truly extraordinary. Compared to the outer layer, the spiritual energy here is simply worlds apart."

At this time, the sun was setting and the sky was dyed with a layer of fiery red glow.

Lin Xiao looked around and decided to find a safe place to settle down first, and then look for clues about the "Netherworld".

Walking along the path in the forest, Lin Xiao listened to the sounds around him, hoping to find a source of water so that he could rest.