Chapter 2020: 2005: The Old Man Arrives!

"Could it be that this path actually has two routes: one leading to the Divine Battle Continent, and the other to the Small World she mentioned?"Shi Feng thought secretly in his heart, then he spoke again, asking the Heavenly Desolation Sacred Lord, Leng Yan, below:

"Leng Aoyue returned to the Divine Battle Continent from this path back then, did he ever return to the Wilderness? Have you, the Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land, had any strong ones enter the Divine Battle Continent from here, and did they return to the Wilderness?"

Leng Yan, as the Sacred Lord of Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land, naturally understood what Shi Feng wanted to ask, and answered:

"Nine Nether Demon Lord, please rest assured. Whether the Sacred Ancestor returned to the Wilderness back then, I do not know, as it was from the Ancient Period.

However, many ancestors of my Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land indeed traveled through this path to the Divine Battle Continent, and returned thereafter.

Not only my Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land, but also other forces, such as Flame Sacred Land, Storm Sacred Land, Thunder God Sacred Land, Gu'e Mountain, Jiangg Family, Winning Family, and other ancient forces, have all borrowed this path from us to travel between the Divine Battle and the Wilderness."

"Oh, is that so?" Seeing Leng Yan speak sincerely, Shi Feng said.

Yet at this moment, he still seemed pensive, as if contemplating something.

Seeing Shi Feng like this, an elder of Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land spoke and addressed Shi Feng:

"Nine Nether Demon Lord, when I was young, I saw a Supreme Elder of our Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land return from the Divine Battle Continent, and he told us about things regarding the Divine Battle Continent. Indeed, this path leads to the Divine Battle Continent!"

"Hmm!" Shi Feng nodded once again. Hearing the elder and Leng Yan, this path should be correct.

Then, Shi Feng asked them again: "Do you know if, besides leading to the Divine Battle Continent, this path can lead to other worlds?"

"This... never heard of it."

"Indeed, I've only heard that this path leads to the Divine Battle Continent."

"Hmm, me too!"

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The crowd from Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land all responded, their answers identical. They only knew it leads to the Divine Battle Continent, unaware of the Small World or Inner Wilderness.

Hearing their answers, Shi Feng again thought in his heart: "It seems the road leading to the Small World is here, but extremely hidden, even unknown to the people of Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land."

Then, he addressed the people of Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land below: "Alright, I understand. Please continue to lead the way."

"Hmm!"

The people of Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land nodded. Just as they were about to continue deep into the abyss, suddenly, they heard a hoarse, elderly shout from above:

"My lord! My lord, please wait!"

"Hmm?" Hearing that voice, Shi Feng's expression slightly shifted, then he looked up.

He had already recognized the voice; it was the old man who followed him from Sinister Abyss to here, unexpectedly chasing him down.

The people of Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land who were about to lead the way had stopped due to the shout, also looking up.

Shortly after, they saw an aging, slightly hunchbacked silhouette flash into their sight, rushing downwards.

Momentarily, the old man arrived before Shi Feng, halted his movement, and immediately kneeled before Shi Feng: "Greetings, my lord! Congratulations on emerging from silence! Congratulations on achieving a stronger realm!"

The old man had heard within Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land about how the Nine Nether Demon Lord, his new master, had successfully endured Tribulation Thunder, slaying the Black Ape Demon King and Twelve Great Demons yesterday at the Evil Demon Forest.

Seeing the old man kneeling, Shi Feng said indifferently: "Rise."

Then, he asked: "Have you followed me to join the Divine Battle Continent?"

Having traveled this far, the old man remained loyal, carrying out tasks decently. If he wished to enter the Divine Battle Continent, to see a wider world and pursue a stronger Martial Arts, Shi Feng didn't mind bringing him along.

Upon hearing Shi Feng's words, the old man quickly replied: "The Divine Battle Continent is fraught with danger. I am old, unable to bear such trials anymore. I haven't the courage to face such peril."

Hearing this, Shi Feng nodded slightly, saying:

"Your task was to reach Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land, and now that we are here, your task is complete. From now on, wherever you wish to go, whether to stay or leave, it is your freedom."

Hearing Shi Feng's words, the old man expressed his gratitude deeply: "Thank you for your accomplishment, my lord! Thank you for understanding your servant! Thank you for your lord's grace! Sadly, I cannot accompany my lord anymore to serve and attend to you. I beg your forgiveness, my lord. Alas!"

Towards the end, the old man sighed deeply, his old face showing helplessness and forced resignation.

"It's alright," Shi Feng said. "If there's nothing else, let's part ways here."

"My lord!" Now, the old man shouted mournfully to Shi Feng again.

Followed by his words: "My lord, I have a matter of importance to report."

"Oh?" Having just prepared to leave, Shi Feng stopped upon hearing the 'matter of importance,' frowning slightly, he asked, "What matter of importance?"

The old man said:

"During my lord's time in retreat, I stayed within Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land.

Some days ago, while atop a cliff, I unintentionally heard someone slandering my lord behind your back, claiming my lord is cruel, savagely slaughtering living beings, and saying my lord..."

"What else did they say?" Shi Feng asked.

Yet upon hearing the old man's words, his tone remained calm, without much fluctuation.

"They also said such an Evil Demon like my lord shouldn't exist in this land, as you harm all living beings. They say my lord should be struck by Thunder God, pierced by ten thousand swords, and utterly annihilated!"

"Oh!" After the old man finished, Shi Feng again uttered a soft 'oh,' maintaining a calm demeanor, though the Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land people couldn't stay calm upon hearing the elder's words.

One by one, they were startled, their expressions transforming significantly, eyes widening.

The old man's words were clear; he heard that even within Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land, someone spoke behind someone's back like that about the Nine Nether Demon Lord!

Who is that scoundrel! That beast is trying to doom all of us at Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land!

At that moment, the Sacred Lord Leng Yan coldly drank: "Who spoke such slander about Nine Nether Demon Lord behind his back? Our Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land will not let that go lightly!"

At the same time, a chill of ruthless intent emanated from Leng Yan!

At this moment, Leng Yan was determined to kill! If the old man spoke true, such a beast means sending Leng Yan and the entire Heavenly Desolation Sacred Land into ruin!