Chapter 2180: Satan
"The King of Netherworld, is he finally going to appear?"
Xiao Zheng looked at the distant Death God Mountain and spoke as if talking to himself.
Although he was still a long distance from Death God Mountain, he could clearly sense in his heart that a powerful entity was slowly awakening within.
Evidently, the recent battle had already disturbed the long-slumbering King of Netherworld.
Xiao Zheng slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, and without any hesitation, flew directly toward Death God Mountain.
At this moment, in the entire Netherworld, aside from the awakening King of Netherworld, no one could pose a threat to him. Therefore, he had no scruples and began flying through the air directly.
After a few breaths, Xiao Zheng landed at the entrance of the ancient castle on Death God Mountain.
The outer walls of the ancient castle were covered with mottled marks left by the passage of time.
Those sword marks, knife wounds, and axe nicks seemed to narrate the brutality of a battle a thousand years ago.
Xiao Zheng suddenly felt a bit curious. He vaguely thought that this so-called Netherworld seemed different from the Ancient World. The Ancient World was an alternative space dependent on Earth, while the Netherworld seemed merely a deadland like the Polar Icefield.
From his height, looking outward through a gigantic light screen, he could actually see lush green mountains.
These mountains weren’t unfamiliar to him—they were the hundred thousand mountains of Europe.
Having once crossed swords with the people of the Ancient Clan in those mountains, Xiao Zheng found the environment of the hundred thousand mountains very familiar. That’s why he could immediately recognize them upon seeing the high peaks.
"It seems I haven’t really entered some alternative space; this place is indeed still on Earth."
"But how exactly did the Netherworld form? Why has no one discovered this place over the centuries?"
Xiao Zheng rubbed his chin, suddenly filled with curiosity.
But soon, an intimidating aura interrupted his thoughts.
Xiao Zheng’s mind returned to reality, preparing to face a new round of battle.
There’s no denying that the King of Netherworld is truly powerful!
Just the momentum from awakening gave Xiao Zheng enormous pressure! However, this pressure was still within an acceptable range. It shouldn’t deviate too far from his judgment: the King of Netherworld’s realm might only be at the Derivation Realm Early Stage.
As long as the King of Netherworld’s realm doesn’t exceed the Derivation Realm Early Stage, Xiao Zheng still has the power to fight!
At this moment, the aura of the King of Netherworld continued to rise.
When it reached a peak, the aura of the King of Netherworld suddenly vanished. The disappearance came without any warning, as if the aura had never appeared.
However, Xiao Zheng was very clear in his heart: this was a sign that the King of Netherworld had awakened.
His gaze turned toward the ancient castle’s door, filled with a vague expectation.
It was unclear how much time had passed, but a pale-faced young man slowly walked out from the ancient castle door. He had a European facial structure, and his head was full of white hair. Though he appeared very young, his demeanor was akin to an old, withering tree.
"Are you the King of Netherworld?"
Xiao Zheng asked, breaking the silence proactively.
Upon hearing his words, the young man nodded first, then smiled and said, "Indeed, I am the King of Netherworld, but I prefer if you call me by my name. I am Satan."
"King of Netherworld is a title those lowly beings give me. Your strength is considerable. I acknowledge your power, so you are qualified to say my name."
His tone was gentle, but it left a displeasing feeling.
It was as if he were a benefactor, and allowing Xiao Zheng to say his name was a great gift to Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng raised an eyebrow, saying, "Whatever, a name is just a tag. And even if I didn’t know your name, it wouldn’t matter. Because soon, you’ll be a dead man, and the name of a dead man doesn’t matter at all."
"Unless, you want me to carve your name on a tombstone."
Ha ha.
Satan first laughed loudly, then said, "Interesting, interesting, truly interesting. I’ve been trapped here for over twelve hundred years, and you’re the most interesting person I’ve seen in all these years."
Twelve hundred years?
Trapped?
What Satan said made Xiao Zheng feel a bit shocked: "With your strength, why are you trapped here? As long as you walk out of that light screen, you could go to the outside world, couldn’t you?"
"So, are you truly trapped here, or is there some ulterior motive, and that’s why you’ve stayed here without leaving?"
"You don’t need to doubt anything, because I never lie," Satan said with a shadow clouding his brow, his voice cold. "I truly am trapped here, and can never leave this damned place!"
"Why can’t you get out?" Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but ask, "Once someone enters this place, is there really no way for anyone to leave it?"
His heart was a bit tense.
If there truly is no way to leave the Netherworld, Xiao Zheng would absolutely go mad.
He didn’t want to be like Satan, trapped here for a thousand years. Moreover, he’s unsure if his lifespan could match that of the Undying Clan. But the solitude and isolation alone would be enough to drive a normal person insane.
Especially with so many concerns in the outside world, it’s even more so!
Just thinking about Leng Ruobing and the others made Xiao Zheng desperately want to leave the Netherworld!
Satan gave him a glance, then curiously asked, "You really want to leave this place?"
"Of course, who wouldn’t want to leave this damned place?" Xiao Zheng shot him a look, then coldly asked, "If given the chance, wouldn’t you want to leave here too?"
"Of course I want to. For over twelve hundred years, every moment, I’ve wanted to leave here." Satan paused, then couldn’t help but sigh, "But I can’t do it. Perhaps you still have a chance."
"Really? There’s really a way to leave the Netherworld?" Xiao Zheng was initially startled, then showed immense joy, "Then quickly tell me, what kind of method can get me out of here!"
Upon hearing his words, Satan first fell silent, then his expression suddenly turned strange.
"Why are you laughing?"
Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but frown, a bad premonition arising in his heart.
Then he heard Satan slowly say, "If you truly want to leave the Netherworld, there’s a way, but only one way. The way is: kill me!"