Chapter 2261 - 2257: Netherworld
"Hmm?" Xiao Yi paused in surprise.
Firstly, he was amazed that the flame in his hand was so unstable despite his Fire Control skills.
Secondly, he was puzzled that the ’Ice Venerable’ before him didn’t attack immediately but drifted in front of him, frowning as he looked at him.
And it seemed that this ’Ice Venerable’ had no intention of making a move at all, nor did he show any malice.
"Um... Senior..." Xiao Yi forcefully calmed his mind and asked tentatively.
He also had no idea why the Ice Venerable, whose Spiritual Sense he had clearly destroyed in the Eastern Domain years ago, would appear here now.
Judging by the figure before him, it was evidently not a living being, but also only Spiritual Sense.
The appearance of the Spiritual Sense before him was identical to that of the Ice Venerable.
But if the Spiritual Sense before him was the Ice Venerable, why was it not attacking him?
And most importantly, for some reason, the feeling this ’Ice Venerable’ in front of him gave was completely different from the one he met in the Eastern Domain years ago.
Aside from the same appearance, the two felt completely different.
The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense he saw years ago in the Eastern Domain was akin to an Evil Spirit, filled with a negative aura of evil and ferocity.
Yet the current Spiritual Sense before him was normal and natural, with an aura that seemed as vast as the wind.
The Ice Venerable in front furrowed his brow, "What is it? The only one to uncover the secret of the Ice Palace Fourth Floor in over a thousand million years turns out to be so worthless?"
"I am but a mere Spiritual Sense, yet you show such fear and panic as if you’ve seen an Evil Ghost?"
"Uh, this..." Xiao Yi had calmed his mind, his expression returned to normal, and he asked in confusion, "May I know who you are, Senior?"
"Take a guess," the Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense chuckled lightly, "Since you came from the Ice Palace Fourth Floor, does the Ice Emperor Palace not even have a portrait of me?"
"Ice Venerable Senior?" Although Xiao Yi felt certain, he still asked.
The Spiritual Sense nodded, but then shook his head, saying, "Yes, but also no."
Xiao Yi asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Senior?"
The Spiritual Sense nodded, slowly opened his mouth, and said softly, "To be precise, I am a strand of Spiritual Sense separated from the Ice Venerable years ago."
"And the purpose of my existence is to govern this Ice Venerate Hall."
"Ice Venerate Hall?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brow.
The Spiritual Sense smiled, "Young one, I can sense that your heart is still immensely turbulent, and your breath is extremely unstable."
"Take a stroll around this Ice Venerate Hall, take a rest, and steady your mind fully before talking to me again."
With that, the Spiritual Sense turned to leave, then vanished silently from the spot.
"Uh, Senior..." Xiao Yi’s heart was shocked, cautiously observing his surroundings.
There was no denying that Xiao Yi was known for his caution.
Most importantly, since he personally extinguished the Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense years ago, he certainly felt guilty now, also wary of a potential trick.
After a while, Xiao Yi confirmed there was nothing amiss, and then furrowed his brow.
In his heart were countless puzzles.
This place was evidently within the Ice Palace Fourth Floor, but where were the four protectors?
No, perhaps it was that the environment and scenery here resembled the Ice Palace Fourth Floor closely.
And he had entered this mysterious layer of space.
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, turned around, and extended his perception outward.
The biggest difference between the two was that the Ice Palace Fourth Floor was completely enclosed, a month ago he had entered the fourth floor through a spatial rift from the third.
But presently, this place was mostly enclosed on three sides, but there was a large door behind.
Yes, simply put, the Ice Palace Fourth Floor was a massive enclosed room.
But here, it looked more like a grand hall.
Xiao Yi slowly walked towards the large door and pushed it open.
Whoosh...
As the door opened, the sky was filled with wind and snow rushing in.
That terrifying wind and snow were extremely cold, and outside looked just like the scene of the Endless Snow Mountain.
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, stepping out.
Xiao Yi was certainly skilled and courageous, moreover, he needed to figure out what was going on here.
He had several protective amulets from the Master of the Main Hall, so he didn’t truly have to tread so cautiously.
After walking a few steps out, Xiao Yi turned back to look, his face suddenly dawning with realization.
Turning back to see, it was clearly a massive palace.
Above the palace were three ice crystal characters carved, ’Ice Venerate Hall.’
Upon seeing this enormous palace, Xiao Yi was truly able to confirm.
He had indeed been here before.
"You brought me here?" Xiao Yi touched his waist, retrieving the Ice Venerate Token.
Years ago in the Eastern Domain, when he obtained this most ancient Ice Venerate Token from Luoo Venerable’s Spiritual Sense, he had tried to perceive it.
Under perception, instantly the power of the wind and snow increased upon him, significantly amplifying.
Behind him appeared a fictional silhouette with storming wind and snow, and within the snowstorm emerged an Ice Crystal Palace standing prominently.
That fictional silhouette years ago was exactly the same as the place he was currently in.
This Token, since he obtained it, couldn’t be placed in the Universe Ring and could only hang by his waist.
In the past, Xiao Yi speculated whether it was an extremely powerful Holy Artifact which the Universe Ring couldn’t accommodate.
But currently, it seemed, his speculation years ago was evidently wrong.
The Token was clearly more extraordinary and mysterious.
Xiao Yi furrowed his brow, re-hung the Token by his waist, and glanced at the surroundings outside.
This place was essentially a world of wind and snow.
Xiao Yi turned around and re-entered through the large door.
"Senior." Xiao Yi returned to the central area, calling out.
Rustle...
The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense appeared out of thin air.
"Young one, has your heart steadied?" The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense asked with a light laughter.
Xiao Yi’s expression was calm, as he nodded, "But there are many doubts, I don’t know what place this is."
"No rush." The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense nodded, saying, "Since you’ve arrived, I will naturally explain to you."
"This place is called the Ice Venerate Hall, you saw it outside just now."
"To be precise, the Ice Palace Fourth Floor is divided into interior and exterior."
"The exterior part was where you came in before."
"The interior part is here, known as the Ice Venerate Hall."
"You can consider that this is the true Ice Palace Fourth Floor; the true name of the fourth floor is Ice Venerate Hall."
"Understood." Xiao Yi nodded, "Similar to spatial folding."
"The Ice Palace Fourth Floor is the outer space, also the space entrance; the inner space is the Ice Venerate Hall."
"Smart." The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense nodded, "This is the Ice Venerate Hall, and I am the Hall Spirit of the Ice Venerate Hall."
"Do you still have any questions?"
"This..." Xiao Yi paused, indeed having questions but not knowing how to start.
The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense smiled, "Perhaps you could ask what you can do here, or in other words, what fortune awaits you."
Xiao Yi laughed awkwardly, "Since Senior mentioned it yourself, why not just tell me the answer?"
The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense nodded, then fixed his gaze on Xiao Yi.
That kind of gaze seemed to scrutinize with sharp eyes.
"Young one, do you truly believe in the existence of Hell Netherworld or Netherworld Purgatory in this world?" The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense asked solemnly.
"This..." Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "I believe."
"Why hesitate?" The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense frowned and asked.
Xiao Yi smiled bitterly, "Because, honestly, I don’t believe at all."
"Then why did you say you believe?" The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense asked in puzzlement.
Xiao Yi replied, "Because since Senior asked this question, it implies it truly exists, so I said I believe."
The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense paused, evidently somewhat puzzled by Xiao Yi’s answer, then smiled, "Interesting."
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Second update.