Three days later, after confirming that the Volcano King's heart had been completely frozen, Chen Hao and his companions were about to leave the ancient city.

Due to the contract they had made to guard the Glacier Heart and the ancient city, before leaving, Chen Hao released the Dust Tribe's undead warriors to stay in the ancient city, helping the Snow Mountain Tribe to watch over the Volcano King's heart and the Glacier Heart.

In front of the broken city gate of the ancient city.

"We shall meet again!" Chen Hao bade farewell to Han Shuang and Tu Yi.

"Will we ever meet again in the future?" Tu Yi asked Chen Hao.

After thinking seriously for a long time, Chen Hao replied, "It might be possible, or it might not!"

Tu Yi's face turned bitter, and said, "Next time we meet, we will have to fight again!"

"Definitely, definitely!" Chen Hao laughed, then he and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body, Xie Xiaofeng, and Ou Yuanlin mounted Xiao Bai's back.

"Tell Yue'er, if she encounters any crisis, to notify me through the Glacier Heart!" Chen Hao said before leaving.

"Got it!" Han Shuang responded loudly, waving at Chen Hao.

"Take care, have a safe journey, and remember to tell us through the Glacier Heart once you've reached the south!"

"Sure!"

"Awooo!" Xiao Bai howled to the sky, then departed with Chen Hao and the others on his back, quickly disappearing from Tu Yi and Han Shuang's sight.

A moment later, Han Shuang finally let go of the reluctant emotions on her face, then exchanged glances with Tu Yi, eyes smiling.

Tu Yi held her hand and then led her into the empty ancient city.

In the evening.

Chen Hao and his companions stopped to rest.

"I wonder what's happening in Netherworld City?" Xie Xiaofeng suddenly said.

"Yes," sighed Chen Hao, "the taboo method I left at the Gate of the Nether King using the 'Absolute Moon Exorcising Sword' probably won't last much longer. We need to hurry back."

Xie Xiaofeng's brow furrowed slightly, muttering to himself, "I also wonder how Tang Jing is doing?"

At that moment, he thought of Tang Jing, eager to return.

"If she knew Yuqiao had come back to life, she would definitely be overjoyed."

Chen Hao looked at Ye Yuqiao, who was playing with Xiao Bai. However, compared to the Nether Soul Body, the complete Yuqiao did not seem as lively and energetic.

He remembered that the Nether Soul Body of Yuqiao had told him that after the fusion of the three souls, the complete Yuqiao's personality would lean more toward that of the Yang Soul.

And the most prominent trait of the Yang Soul's personality was detachment!

"Chen Hao, what are you thinking about?" Ye Yuqiao suddenly spoke to Chen Hao in private.

"I'm thinking about you."

Ye Yuqiao's face darkened, "You're not thinking about me, you think I am not lively enough!"

"But I prefer the Yuqiao of the Yang Soul."

Ye Yuqiao's expression grew increasingly displeased.

Chen Hao chuckled bitterly, explaining, "I like all versions of Yuqiao."

Ye Yuqiao glared at Chen Hao, snorted, and muttered, "Annoying!"

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Half a month later.

Thanks to a stone emitting a pale blue glow, Chen Hao and his companions traveled without hindrance and finally reached the territory of the Dog Tribe from years ago.

Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao walked to the stone pillar that sealed Meng Jiu, with both arms embracing the pillar. They addressed Meng Jiu at the base of the pillar, "Meng Jiu, we've returned!"

Soon after, the stone pillar trembled twice, then Meng Jiu's joyful voice rang out, "Lady Ye has changed quite a lot from before; it seems, Chen Hao, that your wish has been fulfilled."

"Yes!" Chen Hao said with a wistful tone, "Thanks to your auspicious words back then, Yuqiao and I have found a blissful ending."

Meng Jiu chuckled, "Both of you are thoughtful indeed to remember to visit me on your way back."

"If it weren't for your guidance, Meng Jiu, back then, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly. Naturally, Yuqiao and I should thank you."

"You're too kind!" Meng Jiu responded politely, "I wish for you two to always be of one heart."

Chen Hao expressed his thanks, then earnestly said to Meng Jiu, "Once I return, I'll think of a foolproof way to release you from beneath this stone pillar."

Meng Jiu chuckled, paused for a while, and then responded cautiously, "I appreciate your kindness, but truly there's no need to trouble yourself. I've grown accustomed to the tranquillity here."

Meng Jiu's tone sounded cautious; he still longed for freedom. Yet, when he thought about being released, he was more terrified!

After all, he had been isolated from the world for nearly a hundred thousand years. Over the extensive years, his roots had dug deep into this land, much like the ancient trees that had grown around him for tens of thousands of years.

After talking for a while, Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao bid farewell to Meng Jiu and then hurried back to Netherworld City.

Because they couldn't bear to leave Xiao Bai behind, after deliberation, Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Bodies decided to take Xiao Bai back to Netherworld City with them.

Naturally, Xiao Bai was very pleased with this decision.

"Goddess, how many more days before we return to Netherworld City?" Xie Xiaofeng asked Ye Yuqiao.

"If we're quick, we could return to Netherworld City within ten days."

"Ten days!" Xie Xiaofeng looked eager, his longing for Tang Jing growing by the day.

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Two days passed.

In Netherworld City, within the Zhao Residence.

Night had fallen.

In the courtyard, the autumn spirit was strong, and the ground was covered with yellow, withered leaves.

"Tang Jing, when are Chen Hao and the others coming back?" Lin Huashan asked Tang Jing.

"They should already be on their way back by now," Tang Jing murmured thoughtfully.

Lin Huashan sighed shortly, grasping Tang Jing's hand, "Yuqiao should have been resurrected by now, right?"

Tang Jing's expression turned vacant; in her heart, cracks had formed in her friendship with Ye Yuqiao. Sometimes, she wondered if Ye Yuqiao hadn't altered Chen Hao's destiny twenty years ago, would he have fallen in love with her instead.

"Yuqiao can definitely be resurrected." Tang Jing suddenly widened her eyes and spoke; internally, she reminded herself that she and Yuqiao were close friends, and she shouldn't let romantic feelings interfere with their relationship.

Although Chen Hao was a decent choice, he wasn't the only one. She told herself that, since Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao had finally found happiness together, she needed to let go.

Lin Huashan nodded continuously, "Chen Hao will definitely be able to resurrect Yuqiao; they will surely have a blissful and happy ending!"

A long while later, when the two were about to go back to their rooms to rest,

suddenly, an earthquake struck!

The stone-tiled ground under their feet shook violently, cracking in several places.

Then, the ground began heaving dramatically, causing the two to sway and almost fall to the ground.

In the confusion, Lin Huashan quickly grabbed Tang Jing's hand, "Tang Jing, what's happening?"

Tang Jing quickly looked around, then exclaimed in alarm, "Not good, there might be trouble at the Gate of the Nether King!"

Shortly after, Zhao Chong descended from the sky, landing swiftly in front of them.

Tang Jing guessed right, the Juéyuè Zhiéexiāo Sword atop the Gate of the Nether King had been knocked away.

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