The entrance to the underground path had just been exposed when a heavy scent of blood rushed directly at him.

Even Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but cover his nose.

At the same time, within this bloody scent, he sensed an extremely violent energy. If an ordinary person appeared here, they would definitely go insane on the spot because this violent energy is enough to make one lose their mind.

The anomaly of the underground path became more and more intriguing to Xiao Zheng.

He dared to conclude that even if Morren was not hiding in this tunnel, it definitely had a significant connection to him. Perhaps, Hades was imprisoned below.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zheng didn’t hesitate and directly rushed into the tunnel.

The inside of the tunnel was pitch-black, but after turning a corner, his vision brightened.

Xiao Zheng still found himself in a corridor, but both sides were lined with Everlasting Lamps, and under their illumination, he could clearly see the walls on both sides of the passage covered with countless carvings.

As he looked through them, he discovered that they depicted almost an entire graphic novel about the Blood Clan ruling the world.

As for the authenticity of the story, it was yet to be verified.

After passing through the passage lined with carved walls, Xiao Zheng finally arrived at an underground palace. He first saw a massive statue of a demon and then the Ancestor Blood Pool.

Faces drifted up and down in the blood pool, exceptionally terrifying.

"If I’m not mistaken, this should be the Ancestor Blood Pool Morren spoke of."

"It’s said that the pool is irrigated with the essence blood of the Blood Clan’s Ancestor, though whether that’s true or not is unknown."

"However, the violent energy I sensed earlier emanated from this blood pool. Even if it’s not filled with the Ancestor’s essence blood, the owner of these blood waters must have been extremely powerful."

"But, why isn’t there a single person here?"

Xiao Zheng muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping around the underground palace.

Though the palace was large, one could see its entire layout at a glance.

Aside from the demon statue and the blood pool, along with five stone pillars, there was nothing else in this palace. Not even a secret passage, impossible to hide anyone.

"Strange, where exactly is Morren hiding?"

Standing in the palace, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.

Just then, an unexpected change occurred in the blood pool.

Originally calm, the blood pool suddenly began to rage, waves of blood surged, raising hideous and terrifying ghost faces.

As Xiao Zheng’s gaze shifted to the blood pool, the waters parted in the middle, and then two figures slowly rose from the bottom of the pool!

Seeing these two people, a hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Zheng’s eyes.

He suddenly recalled what his attendant had said to him earlier, that Morren had two assistants, though injured in the great battle. Could these be the third and fourth generation Netherworld Kings?

Thinking of this, a gleam of killing intent flashed in Xiao Zheng’s eyes.

At this moment, one of the two suddenly opened his eyes.

It was as if he had been asleep for countless years; upon waking, his eyes first appeared somewhat blank and hollow. After two or three minutes, he gradually regained consciousness.

A handsome, statue-like man slowly fixed his gaze on Xiao Zheng.

At first, he seemed puzzled, then a hint of greed emerged in his eyes: "Who are you? Why would you appear at the Ancestor Blood Pool? I don’t sense the Blood Clan’s aura in you."

"And who are you? Where’s Morren?" Xiao Zheng asked coldly.

Upon hearing this, the handsome man displayed an arrogant expression and said, "I am Noah, the fourth generation Netherworld King!"

So it’s true!

In Xiao Zheng’s eyes, the killing intent intensified, and he sneered, "So you’re Morren’s accomplice. Since you’re the fourth generation Netherworld King, you should know the whereabouts of Morren and Hades."

"Has Morren gone missing?" Noah couldn’t help but frown, but he quickly shook his head and said, "His whereabouts, I am not aware of. You saw it yourself, I just awoke from slumber."

"As for Hades’s whereabouts, what relation does he have with you?"

"She’s my friend," Xiao Zheng said.

Upon hearing this, a mocking gleam immediately flashed in Noah’s eyes: "Hades is actually your friend? Does that mean you’re the Eastern Evil God? You’re only at the Half-step Supreme realm, yet you dare to call yourself a god."

"Has the Eastern Martial Cultivator fallen so low?"

"However, your body is indeed impressive, no wonder Morren had his eye on you. But now, it seems your body will be mine for the taking. Once I possess your body, my strength will definitely be restored to its peak!"

After saying these words, Noah’s expression turned somewhat manic.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but laugh mockingly, "You and Morren are truly of the same ilk, wanting to possess my body. Go ahead and try it if you dare."

He had now calmed down.

Initially, when he saw Noah awaken, Xiao Zheng was somewhat surprised. After all, beside Noah, the third generation Netherworld King Lancelot was still asleep. But now, with only Noah awake, he was naturally not a threat.

Noah let out a sinister laugh, then directly charged out of the blood pool.

Having learned from his previous battle with Hades, he now attacked with lethal intent. The Bat Transformation Technique was unleashed, and a giant bat immediately appeared in the underground palace, then lunged at Xiao Zheng.

Cold light flashed in Xiao Zheng’s eyes. Without dodging or retreating, he chose to confront it head-on.

Seeing his actions, Noah, transformed into a giant bat, had a trace of ridicule flash in his eyes. In his view, Xiao Zheng’s action was like an ant trying to stop a cart, simply courting death.

"Since you’re courting death yourself, don’t blame me!"

Noah opened his gaping maw, as if wanting to swallow Xiao Zheng whole.

However, to his surprise, Xiao Zheng simply threw out a punch, directly knocking him flying.

Noah’s body slammed into the wall of the palace, causing the entire palace, along with the Netherworld King Temple above, to tremble violently. This collision left Noah dazed and disoriented.

He was completely unprepared for Xiao Zheng’s strength to be so immense.

Even in his previous battle with Hades, he hadn’t experienced such an embarrassing situation.

In truth, this was only natural.

While Xiao Zheng’s strength was not as formidable as Hades’s, Noah’s current state couldn’t compare to when he faced Hades. After all, Noah had just awoken from healing in the blood pool.

Therefore, Xiao Zheng being able to knock him flying with a single punch was indeed within expectations!