Although these demonic beastmen were among the most talented of their kind, they were still significantly weaker in strength compared to Chen Hao, who possessed the Nether King's Heart, and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body, which had inherited the bloodline of the Netherworld Azure Bird.

Thus, this had always been the main reason why the Second Generation Nether King had not sent them to intercept Chen Hao's group.

Now, the Second Generation Nether King had gathered these demonic creatures, hoping they could temporarily handle either Chen Hao or Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body individually, allowing him to focus on eliminating one of the two individuals, including Chen Hao's granddaughter.

On a one-on-one level, neither Chen Hao nor Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body was a match for the Second Generation Nether King. However, the outcome would become uncertain if the two of them joined forces.

The Second Generation Nether King did not have complete confidence in defeating both, so the safest strategy was to eliminate them one by one.

Moreover, like all the giant beasts in the Polar Ice Land, the Second Generation Nether King also feared the flames emitted by Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body. The flames of Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body could destroy all that he had spent tens of thousands of years creating in an instant. He gathered his guards, also to prevent his beloved granddaughter from suddenly blasting the ancient city with Purgatory Fire.

After all the elite guards had assembled on the rooftop helipad of the ice sculpture building, the Second Generation Nether King stepped forward with a serious expression and said, "I have gathered you all here today because the ancient city faces an unprecedented crisis. I, the Emperor of Yin and Yang, hope to stand together with you against formidable enemies!"

Hearing the Second Generation Nether King speak this way, the demonic beastmen, chosen from the long history of both the mortal and immortal worlds, shone with excitement. They knelt on one knee and exclaimed, "It is our honor to fight alongside a deity whom we admire. Worry not, Your Majesty, we shall repel the formidable enemies and resolve this crisis."

The Second Generation Nether King smiled, conveying a profound sentiment as he said, "Very good!"

Meanwhile, in a building far away, Ou Yuanlin was secretly watching every move inside the ancient city through a telescope.

He felt somewhat excited, having guessed that Chen Hao and Xie Xiaofeng were about to arrive at the ancient city.

And he, too, was ready to contribute his part.

...

...

Thousands of miles south of the ancient city in a snowy area, Xiao Bai was swiftly carrying Chen Hao, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body, and Xie Xiaofeng.

Thanks to the spell-casting stone given by Han Shuang before they set off, they had not encountered any attacks from ancient beasts over the past few days.

"Wow, so this is the ancient city!" Chen Hao exclaimed as he admired the ancient city through Nether Vision from a thousand miles away, stunned by the unimaginably grand architecture within.

"Everyone inside is a prodigy in human history, covering almost all fields!" Xie Xiaofeng casually said.

"Why do I feel like you're bragging?"

Xie Xiaofeng laughed heartily, very pleased with himself, "Not bragging! I was just unfortunate enough to be noticed by them, and I scorned to associate with those people, so I escaped on my own."

Chen Hao gritted his teeth, then gave Xie Xiaofeng the middle finger.

"I've decided," suddenly Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body spoke up, "I'm going to destroy the Netherworld City with the flames of Purgatory!"

"Ah!" Xie Xiaofeng exclaimed in astonishment, "Wouldn't it be a pity to destroy it just like that?"

"What's there to pity," Chen Hao said, "In a few hundred years, our cities in the mortal world will pretty much turn out like this, and they should be even more advanced."

"And destroying the ancient city will definitely deal a heavy blow to the Second Generation Nether King!"

Xie Xiaofeng lamented, "Although you're right, I still think it's a bit of a pity."

Just then, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body suddenly burrowed into Chen Hao's arms.

"Chen Hao, after tomorrow, you might never see me again. Will you miss me?"

"Why wouldn't I be able to see you in the future?" Chen Hao questioned.

Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body shook her head and said, "What I mean is that in the future, you will see a Yuqiao whose three souls are completely fused, not the naive and adorable beauty in your arms right now!"

"Of course, I will miss you," Chen Hao said.

"Is it still because we are companions?"

Chen Hao didn't answer Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body's question but instead looked up at the sky. He saw that the sky, after the snow, was pure and as beautiful as his mood at that moment.

At this moment, he was extraordinarily excited. Because soon, he would face the last obstacle on the eternal road he and Ye Yuqiao were running towards.

Once they overcame this barrier, nothing would be able to stop them from being together.

Following the light, his gaze caught the warm sun rising in the east, and a wave of warmth flushed through him, making him feel that happiness was drawing ever closer.

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By evening,

The setting sun cast its slanting rays over the ancient city, causing the city, immersed in gems and glass, to shimmer brilliantly.

Above the south gate, members of the elite guard stood in a row, waiting for Chen Hao and his group's imminent arrival.

Meanwhile, the Second Generation Nether King still stood proudly atop his ice sculpture skyscraper. With his status, it was impossible for him to truly fight shoulder to shoulder with his followers.

Even at this moment, he did not forget his godlike status in everyone's hearts here.

Finally, under everyone's gaze and anticipation, three figures slowly appeared on the icy snowy plains several miles to the south.

The three were seated on the back of a giant white beast.

They were Chen Hao, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body, and Xie Xiaofeng.

Seeing the trio, the Second Generation Nether King leapt from the rooftop and in the blink of an eye, landed atop the city wall.

"Our enemies have arrived!" the Second Generation Nether King declared coldly.

The demonic beastmen on the city walls were startled, not expecting the formidable foes the Second Generation Nether King mentioned to be so young.

However, it wasn't long before panic appeared on many of their faces.

They had already sensed the Spiritual Power in Chen Hao equivalent to the Second Generation Nether King; the scorching heat in the blood of Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body, and the strong Five Elements Yang Energy from Xie Xiaofeng.

It wasn't much later when Xiao Bai stopped only a mile away from the ancient city.

Immediately, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body leaped into the air, spreading her dazzling fiery wings and transforming into a firebird.

"I'll burn the ancient city first!"

After leaving those words, the firebird, in her transformed state, flapped her fiery wings and rushed towards the ancient city.

"Whoosh whoosh!" A ball of crimson Purgatory Fire burst from the firebird's mouth, assaulting the city walls of the ancient city.

The firelight illuminated the ancient city and the icy snowy grounds outside, dyeing everything a blood-red hue, making the geniuses and elites inside the ancient city let out cries of panic.

A cold ball of Nether King's Fire then surged from the Second Generation Nether King's body, freezing the oncoming Purgatory Fire.

In an instant, the Second Generation Nether King appeared in front of the firebird. Immediately, the space around the firebird twisted, and she looked up at the sky...

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