"If you insist on going to my Nether Race, as the king, naturally, I must keep you here. I don’t want my Royal City to be destroyed by you, Xiang Shaolong. I’m very aware of the plans you have in mind," the Netherworld Lord said.

"I’m only going to kill that kid who killed my disciple. It won’t affect your city. Why make it difficult for me? We’ve been friends for many years now; are you not even willing to let this favor go?" Xiang Shaolong said.

"It’s a troubled time now. Do you think I will believe you? The Human Race has been quiet for a long time, and now that the Ghost King and Beast King are dead, you can’t wait to seize the Beast King’s territory. If I’m any slower, the Ghost King’s territory would also fall into your hands.

Let’s not beat around the bush, I simply don’t trust you. Perhaps after taking over the Ghost King’s territory, your next target will be my Nether Race. Now you are going to the Nether Race, it’s just perfect for wiping out my city. This way, my Nether Race will be in chaos, allowing the Human Race army to invade swiftly. You’ve calculated well; pursuing Chu Linfeng is a pretense, extinguishing my Nether Race is the reality," the Netherworld Lord said.

Xiang Shaolong’s face darkened after hearing this; he truly had no such intentions. However, after the Netherworld Lord spoke, he had such thoughts. If he could destroy him, then the entire Netherworld would have no match for him, and Human Race’s control over the Netherworld would be within reach.

"Aren’t you being too suspicious? If I destroy your Nether Race, you can destroy my Human Race. Is that satisfactory?" Xiang Shaolong said.

"Why don’t you quietly wait here for him? Just as I am waiting here. He will be back in three days. What use is it to destroy your Human Race’s city? I don’t care for it," the Netherworld Lord said.

"Three days? I can’t wait even a moment. How can I let the one who killed my beloved disciple live another day? If the Netherworld Lord truly wants to stop me, don’t blame me for being rude." Xiang Shaolong started to get angry.

"Do you think I, as the king, am scared of you? Over the years, if there is any real opponent in the Netherworld, only you, Xiang Shaolong, are qualified to fight with me. The Sixth Level of Venerable Martial Realm, I’ve heard you’ve comprehended the Double Space Domain. But who knows how powerful it is? I figure it’s just ordinary; otherwise, Chu Linfeng wouldn’t have escaped from your Double Domain. Am I right?" the Netherworld Lord laughed.

"Very well. I also know that your three clones are very formidable, and today, I wish to see it for myself. If I could kill you, then the Netherworld would belong to the Human Race, saving many troubles," Xiang Shaolong said.

"Aren’t you afraid that when both of us are weakened, that kid might benefit as the third party? Or are you very confident in your own strength?" the Netherworld Lord laughed.

Cheng Xinmei glanced at the Netherworld Lord and asked, "Can he really come back in three days? Are you not lying to us?"

"Little girl, why would I, as the king, deceive you? In the Netherworld, there are only a few people I trust, but Qingshuang is one of them. If you are willing to wait here with me, that would be best. If you want to fight, hurry up; I don’t want to waste my breath," the Netherworld Lord said.

Cheng Xinmei glanced at Xiang Shaolong and said, "Master, I think we should wait three days. What if you get hurt? That kid is very fast, and if he escapes, it would be hard to find him again."

"Don’t worry, Mei’er. Master has his measure. Dealing with him is more than enough, but you need to leave temporarily. I probably won’t be able to take care of you then," Xiang Shaolong said.

"I understand, Master. Please be careful. The vengeance of my senior brother and me rests on you!" Cheng Xinmei said, then quickly flew away.

Seeing Cheng Xinmei leave, Xiang Shaolong was at ease and said to the Netherworld Lord, "Come on, let the king see how formidable your clones are—if they live up to the fame." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The Netherworld Lord smiled slightly, then with a thought, three identical versions of himself appeared beside him, each with natural expressions, truly remarkable.

In the blink of an eye, the three darted out and stood in three positions, forming four points with the Netherworld Lord himself, effectively surrounding Xiang Shaolong.

If Chu Linfeng were here at this moment, he would surely be very pleased. These two fighting would be very advantageous to him, making it very easy to kill both. However, at this moment, he’s just arrived at the gate of the Nether Clan Royal City, which is Kong Feifei’s territory. He already feels guilty towards her and naturally cannot cause too much commotion to trouble her.

"Netherworld Lord, your clones are merely this, aren’t they? Actually, you’re all wrong. The king’s greatest secret is not the Double Domain, but the clone. I have also learned cloning, but one less than you—surprising, isn’t it?" As Xiang Shaolong’s voice fell, two clones appeared in front of him as well.

These two clones were lifelike as well, standing together, making it impossible to tell which one was Xiang Shaolong’s true body. The Netherworld Lord was momentarily stunned, observing Xiang Shaolong in amazement and asked, "How can you have clones? Where did you obtain the cultivation technique?"

"Death Tower Land. I believe you aren’t unfamiliar with it. I was fortunate enough to enter it once, acquiring a lot of Netherworld Purple Orchid, and also obtained an Ancient Strange Book, the Cloning Technique! However, this Cloning Technique can only create two clones, unlike your ability to create three. But my clones’ attack power is only one layer weaker than the true body. Do you still think you have the strength to defeat me?

Be aware, if the clones are destroyed, the true body will be heavily injured. I believe my two clones are more than enough to defeat your three clones. Even if I don’t kill you, you won’t escape a dire fate, so I advise you not to make futile resistance, to avoid suffering in vain," Xiang Shaolong said.

"Then let the king see if your clones are as formidable as you claim!" the Netherworld Lord said angrily, and with a thought, the three clones and himself charged towards Xiang Shaolong...

While at the city gate, Chu Linfeng was stopped. It is unknown whether Kong Feifei did it intentionally or not, but when they returned from Jiuyou City, Chu Linfeng’s portrait was hung on the city wall, instructing the guards that this person should not be allowed into the city. Although it was a moment of impulsiveness, it left Chu Linfeng in quite a predicament.

"Aren’t you leaving? Do you believe this general will execute you on the spot? This is the Nether Race Princess’s order; anyone can enter the city, except you. Don’t ask why this general recognizes you. Back then, your portrait was hung on the city wall for several months, and anyone entering the city knows you," a middle-aged officer angrily said to Chu Linfeng.

Chu Linfeng nodded and left dejectedly, not wishing to disgrace himself here. He decided to enter the city directly from the sky later and alter his appearance slightly to avoid attracting attention.