Duan Gujin's eyes flashed rapidly as he assessed that Han Zhanyi's injuries must be worsening by the moment.

If he could take this opportunity to launch a fierce attack on Han Zhanyi, there was a chance he could eradicate him.

But after analyzing the gap in strength between himself and Han Zhanyi, he realized he was not fully confident in defeating Han Zhanyi.

If it were only him, Han Zhanyi, and that Martial Sect expert here, he would have joined forces with the Martial Sect expert to fiercely attack Han Zhanyi.

After a prolonged battle, he felt that they could possibly defeat Han Zhanyi.

But now, with the relatively weaker Shang Yumin by his side, if Han Zhanyi found an opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Shang Yumin, they would be in a completely passive position, which Duan Gujin clearly did not want to see.

Duan Gujin felt this was too dangerous, so he did not go forward to join the Martial Sect expert in encircling Han Zhanyi.

Duan Gujin's mind raced, as he thought about ways to deal with Han Zhanyi.

But after pondering for a long while, he still could not think of any good methods.

He quickly asked Shang Yumin in secret if she could immediately get in touch with the Palace Master and others.

Shang Yumin hurriedly told Duan Gujin that she had already sent a message to the Palace Master and others, but they had not yet returned to rescue them.

Upon hearing this, Duan Gujin's eyebrows slightly furrowed.

After a moment, he thought of a possibility.

"Could this be a plot by the Sky Crossing Demon King? If it truly is his scheme, then I can only rely on myself!"

Feeling the Qi emanating from Duan Gujin up close, Shang Yumin's eyes sparkled.

She realized that although Duan Gujin's cultivation was only at the Martial Monarch First Layer, he felt to her as if he were a Martial Master Realm martial artist standing beside her.

Shang Yumin was not unfamiliar with the Martial Master Realm as all four of her sedan chair bearers were Martial Sect Level experts.

What truly shocked Shang Yumin was that Duan Gujin was only eighteen years old, yet his cultivation was comparable to that of a Martial Master Realm expert.

"How exactly has he cultivated?"

This question quickly flashed through Shang Yumin's mind, feeling that after this battle, she should inquire with Duan Gujin.

She felt that Duan Gujin's cultivation talent was truly terrifying, and as long as he grew further, his cultivation would certainly surpass that of many Martial Sect Realm experts on the Qiankun Continent.

"The Qiankun Continent is too small for him; he really should venture into the wider world outside!"

Duan Gujin's eyes flickered as he spoke earnestly, "Shang Yumin, don't move around here carelessly. If you do, you'll draw Han Zhanyi's attention!"

"I understand!"

Shang Yumin quickly nodded in agreement, well aware of how unfavorable the current situation was for them; she didn't want to cause others to be in a passive position due to her actions.

Moments later, they saw numerous figures appearing ahead.

Duan Gujin took a careful look and saw that these figures were indeed the Palace Master and others.

Originally, the Palace Master and others had intended to charge forward with all their might, but they were soon blocked by a dark cloud ahead.

After being blocked, they immediately retreated.

They planned to return to their original position and set up an Array there to counter the Nine Nether Dark Sea.

Sensing over a hundred experts from the Qiankun Continent approaching from behind, Han Zhanyi dared not linger any longer. His body flashed, turning into a streak of light, and he rapidly rushed towards the Nine Nether Dark Sea ahead.

Originally, some Martial Sect Realm experts wanted to intercept him, but Han Zhanyi's running speed was extremely fast, and he quickly broke through the blockade of those Martial Sect experts.

While some Martial Sect experts still wanted to chase and kill Han Zhanyi, they were soon stopped by the Palace Master's words.

"Do not fall for their tricks, let's return first!"

Upon hearing the Palace Master's words, even though those Martial Sect experts still harbored doubts, they decided to comply with the Palace Master's command.

Seeing the Palace Master leading a group of people back, Duan Gujin and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After the Palace Master and her group returned, she informed Duan Gujin about everything that had happened in front of the Nine Nether Dark Sea.

Duan Gujin sighed and said, "It seems that the Sky Crossing Demon King has already mastered controlling the Nine Nether Dark Sea!"

"Yes!"

The Palace Master took a deep breath, her thoughts aligning with Duan Gujin's.

With a flash in her eyes, she asked, "Should we set up a Defensive Magic Array here?"

Duan Gujin hastily shook his head and said, "Palace Master, have you forgotten how the Jialuo Demon King used the Nine Nether Dark Sea to destroy the headquarters of the Star Pill Association and the Holy Land?"

Hearing this, the Palace Master gasped, realizing that her earlier thoughts were completely wrong.

"So what do you suggest we do next?"

She was momentarily flustered.

"We can only retreat for now!"

Duan Gujin stated.

"Alright!"

The Palace Master pondered for a while before finally nodding slightly.

She understood that even if all of them charged together, they probably could not disturb the Nine Nether Dark Sea.

"The Nine Nether Dark Sea is a prized treasure of the Netherworld Dark Clan. If we can't find a way to counter it, the entire Qiankun Continent could really be in danger! Palace Master, doesn't your Guanghan Heavenly Palace have a way to suppress the Nine Nether Dark Sea?"

After retreating about ten kilometers, Duan Gujin said to the Palace Master.

He was puzzled, knowing that since Shang Yumin could enter other continents in the future, the Guanghan Heavenly Palace of Qiankun Continent must be extraordinary.

Logically, the Guanghan Heavenly Palace should have a method to deal with the Netherworld Dark Clan's Nine Nether Dark Sea.

"We do! I hadn't anticipated the situation would evolve this way, so I didn't bring the treasured artifact capable of dealing with the Nine Nether Dark Sea here! But to move that treasure, it would need the concerted effort of at least fifty experts at the Martial Sect Realm."

The Palace Master contemplated before speaking.

"Then please bring out the treasured artifact that can handle the Nine Nether Dark Sea!"

Duan Gujin immediately became interested in the artifact the Palace Master mentioned that could deal with the Nine Nether Dark Sea and hurriedly inquired what it was.

"It's a Mountain Suppressing Stele from our Guanghan Heavenly Palace, which is ten meters long, three meters wide, and fifty meters high, engraved with the four characters '广寒天宫'!"

The Palace Master explained.

Hearing the Palace Master's words, Duan Gujin quickly thought of a rumor he had heard.

"Could the Mountain Suppressing Stele the Palace Master mentioned be the Demon Suppression Stele?"

Duan Gujin asked in surprise.

"Yes! It seems you have heard the name."

The Palace Master nodded quickly.

"I've heard of the Demon Suppression Stele and know that it has unexpected effects against the Demon Clan. Please do bring out the Demon Supression Stele to save the world and its people!"

Duan Gujin requested.

"Alright, even if you hadn't mentioned it, I was planning to bring out the Demon Suppression Stele!"

The Palace Master's gaze sharpened, and she exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"I should gather people to bring out the Demon Suppression Stele!"

Without any hesitation, she gathered others and then led Duan Gujin to the Guanghan Heavenly Palace.

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