Wang Qian was testing the waters. Ji Qian couldn't have entered with only the Moon Guards. Since she had already admitted to being Lady Ji, she must have entered with Ji Tao. Wang Qian looked puzzled. How could Ji Tao bear to let his daughter, who had just returned, walk a path alone, without even a Ji family elder guard by her side?

Could it be... just as she said? Wang Qian fell into deep thought.

At the other end of the relics.

"Netherworld Empress, what are you planning to do?"

"I'm going to find him," Chen Yuxin said excitedly, looking at the pile of stones in front of her. Everyone felt powerless. They had lost contact and didn't know if something had happened. Chen Yuxin was extremely anxious, her heart pounding. If something happened to Ye Shikai, she... she wouldn't be able to live.

"Netherworld Empress, the way ahead is blocked by rubble. It's impossible to pass through quickly," Jeddon quickly advised.

"Sister-in-law, the path ahead is all rubble. We must find another way," Ghost pointed to a small path on the side. He knew Chen Yuxin had a prejudice against him, as did the other war generals of the Netherworld Palace, but after all, she was soon to be Ye Shikai's new bride and the newly crowned Netherworld Empress. With Ye Shikai absent, she was the highest authority.

"No, I must find him," Chen Yuxin said, looking at the canyon blocked by boulders. The falling rocks had been too sudden, and many had already died. There might still be Ghost Soldiers ambushed above the canyon.

"Listen to my orders: clear the boulders, force our way through," Chen Yuxin commanded loudly. The Chen family guards immediately stepped forward to clear the stones.

"Ghost... this..."

"No matter, obey the order," Ghost waved his hand, and the people of the Netherworld Palace began to clear the stones too. Though they were boulders, luckily the people were cultivators. Wild Wolf's iron fists smashed the boulders with force, instantly turning a boulder two people high into rubble, which everyone then began to move out, clearing a path little by little.

"Brother, what should we do now? Clearing a path will take at least two hours," Ji Feng said to Ji Tao.

"No, we can't wait that long. I must find Qian'er," Ji Tao said solemnly. He would rather return empty-handed than let Ji Qian suffer any harm.

"Family Head Ji, are you planning to leave?" Just as the Ji family was about to leave, Chen Yuxin blocked their path.

"Mr. Chen, I have urgent matters and must immediately go find Qian'er, so I must take my leave," Ji Tao said plainly.

"But the route ahead is still unknown. If we split up, it could be dangerous," Chen Yuxin advised, "We should continue moving forward."

"No, Mr. Chen, my mind is made up. Mr. Ye is a man of fortune. Nothing will happen to him," Ji Tao shook his head. He was worried about Ji Qian's safety, while Chen Yuxin was anxious about Ye Shikai.

"Very well, I won't force you to stay. Farewell," Chen Yuxin said helplessly. Ji Tao was determined to leave, and she couldn't stop him. It was just a pity; if the Ji family had helped, they could have cleared the rubble faster.

"Everyone, hurry up," Chen Yuxin ordered.

"Yes, Family Head."

"Netherworld Empress, there seems to be a plank road above," Jeddon pointed upwards. About twenty meters up, there was indeed a long narrow path clinging to the side of the canyon, leading directly to the other end.

Chen Yuxin stared hard at the wall and leaped up several times to the plank road. Chen Ruoya followed suit. The plank road was narrow, only allowing two people to walk side by side, even narrower than the canyon below by half.

"Family Head, the plank road is in tatters, mostly rotten wood, and there might even be an ambush above. Perhaps we should wait until the stones are cleared before passing," Chen Ruoya tried stepping on the plank road's boards, which made a harsh "creak."

"No, even if it's dangerous, I must take the risk," Chen Yuxin said, looking into the depths of the canyon, a determined look in her eyes. Ye Shikai was likely with people from the Li Mansion, and knowing Li Yueying's character, she would definitely be a threat to Ye Shikai.

"Get everyone ready to pass through the plank road."

"Yes, Family Head."

Ghost wasn't indifferent to Ye Shikai's safety. He was loyal to Ye Shikai, so even though Chen Yuxin didn't favor him, he still personally took charge of handling the affairs of the Netherworld Palace, big and small.

The plank road ahead was in ruins, with waist-thick holes in some places. The group carefully advanced forward.

..................

The cooperation between Ye Shikai and Li Yueying was rather "uneventful," with both parties very wary of each other. In just a few minutes of fighting, over a dozen people from the Li Mansion had died. Of course, Ye Shikai's Inner Strength was greatly depleted. The Shadow Clone was almost a complete drain on Inner Strength, leaving his Dantian empty and him utterly weak.

"Who are those people ahead?" Ye Shikai asked, looking at the figures in front. With Bai Qi's Relics opened, numerous factions had gathered here, so encountering other forces was normal.

"The Tang family people."

"What?"

"The Tang family from Chang'an, also the biggest rival of my Li Mansion." Li Yueying's face was sullen. From her tone, Ye Shikai could tell this Tang family was not to be trifled with.

"I'll blend into the crowd and pretend to be your guard. Don't let the Tang family discover any flaws," Ye Shikai whispered. Li Yueying nodded and said,

"Oh, it's Senior Tang," Li Yueying's face instantly changed. Seeing who it was, she ordered everyone to halt.

"Well, if it isn't the young lady of the Li Mansion. I didn't expect you to be here," the visitor, a middle-aged man, said. Ye Shikai was shocked. The man exuded very strong Inner Strength, no less than Ji Tao's. However, unlike Ji Tao's gentle strength, this man's Inner Strength was extremely rigid, with an impressive oppressive force.

"Senior Tang, why have you brought only these few people this time?" Li Yueying looked at the middle-aged man beside her. Indeed, there were only about twenty people.

"It's not about the number, but the quality. The relics are a dangerous place. Bringing people of insufficient strength would only increase casualties," the middle-aged man said lightly. "Why isn't your esteemed father here?"

"My father is outside and has not entered the relics," Li Yueying replied casually.

"What, he didn't come in?"

"Yes, Senior Tang. Since we've met by fate, why don't we proceed together?" Li Yueying suggested, pointing to the path ahead.

"Very well, if you encounter danger, and I don't assist, your esteemed father would likely trouble me," the middle-aged man swept his sleeve, and the people behind him followed suit.

"Hey, Li Yueying, who is he?" Ye Shikai slowly walked to Li Yueying's side and asked quietly.

"He is Tang Can, the Family Head of the Tang family, in the late stage of Divine Separation, very powerful. I originally thought he would bring a few sons with him, but unexpectedly, he only brought twenty guards."

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