Meanwhile, Chen Xie had just concluded his conversation with Han Li.

He was stunned when he learned that Han Li wanted to publish the headline that a million-strong Divine Shadow Army would protect the Immortal Sect.

They would set off in seven days!

"This is a hidden threat."

The Domain Lord's Mansion changed the command from attacking the Immortal Sect to protecting it, to maintain their authority and continue cooperation with the Immortal Sect.

They also fabricated an excuse that the Sky-Covering Tower's infiltrators were rampant.

Incidentally, many Sky-Covering Tower infiltrators, whom they normally ignored, were eliminated.

Chen Xie initially thought this was a normal occurrence.

But Han Li insisted on making this the headline of the Immortal Daily, it now seemed the slaying of Sky-Covering Tower infiltrators was just a grand drama staged by the Domain Lord's Mansion to justify the Divine Shadow Army's dispatch to the Star Sword Mountain Range.

It must be said, the Domain Lord's Mansion indeed had many tricks.

As for why Chen Xie still saw this as a hidden threat?

Because the Sect Leader had no intention of cooperating with the Domain Lord's Mansion.

Thus, the million-strong Divine Shadow Army would still head toward the Star Sword Mountain Range.

Protect?

No!

Once a conflict breaks out, they are a sharp sword.

And a sword that is closest to the Immortal Sect.

"However, since the Sect Leader dares to wage war against the Domain Lord's Mansion, he surely does not fear this mere million-strong Divine Shadow Army. One might even say, the Sect Leader pays no heed to those ten million Divine Shadow Army. The Sect Leader surely has contingencies!"

With this thought, Chen Xie felt much more at ease.

However, just as he was calming down, more startling news arrived from Heaven and Earth Lake.

About the Sky-Covering Tower.

The Immortal Sect had already caught the attention of the Sky-Covering Tower's high-level members!

These entities standing at the true pinnacle of the Heaven-Gazing Gorge!

Definitely not comparable to any Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted.

After his subordinates conveyed the information, Chen Xie's expression turned particularly grave, "I must inform the Sect Leader promptly."

...

At the same time, Pingping was planning to enter the Undead Hell, but hadn't done so yet.

Chen Xie brought news.

But this time, it wasn't about the Domain Lord's Mansion.

It was about the Sky-Covering Tower.

"Sect Leader, our situation might worsen. I have already discovered a general idea of the identities of the two remaining Sky-Covering Tower strongmen in Heaven and Earth Lake."

Chen Xie's tone was full of concern.

This crisis was relentless, making it extremely intense.

Even with Chen Xie's robust mindset, he couldn't help feeling unsettled.

Pingping calmly replied, "We'll build walls against invading armies, raise embankments against floods, no need to panic."

"Based on the information received from the Black Shadow, they are members of the Sky-Covering Tower's Battle Division. Information known by subordinates about the Battle Division indicates that they are the main force against You Country, constantly engaging in warfare with You Country."

"Continue."

With prior preparation in mind for Heaven and Earth Lake becoming the second battleground.

So, when Pingping received this information, he remained calm.

"According to their statements, they came under a Battle Division bounty. Their objective is to eliminate the Immortal Sect and handle Elder Microlife affairs. Subordinates also discovered this bounty was personally issued by the Sky-Covering Tower hierarchy, originating from at least those with Celestial Unrestricted strength. Hence, subordinates suspect that the Sky-Covering Tower hierarchy might already have their eyes on us. More Battle Division elites will flow into Heaven and Earth Lake in the future... Heaven and Earth Lake really might become the second battlefield."

Being targeted by such a tremendous power structure, Chen Xie was still somewhat tense.

After understanding You Country.

He then appreciated the Sky-Covering Tower's might.

The Sky-Covering Tower contends fiercely with You Country, evidencing their power is not inferior to You Country.

The current Immortal Sect has just stepped into Heaven-Gazing Gorge.

"This was bound to happen sooner or later, and was destined from the start. Continuously monitor their movements and ensure their whereabouts are tracked constantly. Since they have accepted the bounty, they cannot be allowed to leave Heaven and Earth Lake or relay any information about the Immortal Sect. The less they understand about us, the better for us."

"Subordinates understand."

Hearing the Sect Leader's confident words, Chen Xie felt reassured.

Indeed.

The Sect Leader always has contingencies.

"Focus on expanding the Immortal Daily's influence first, now that White Crystal is abundant, it's time to give it our all. For the Sky-Covering Tower members in Heaven and Earth Lake, let's give them a few more days to survive."

Pingping said indifferently, then immediately cut off contact via the Sound Transmission Stone.

Re-entering the Undead Hell, Pingping was determined to find something significant before leaving.

Because now he needs Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted undead creatures.

Relying solely on Dark Stream Annihilation is insufficient.

Simultaneously, he understood something clearly.

The upper limit of the Undead Summoning Skill might be reached.

Although the Undead Summoning Skill does not specify a summoning cap, the Undead Hell does have a limit.

Given the current situation in the Undead Hell, he had acquired some understanding.

Possibly, the strongest is the God of the Dead.

Equating the Celestial Unrestricted level.

Beyond that, perhaps nothing more.

Fortunately, Pingping never intended to rely entirely on the Undead Summoning Skill, so it left no major disappointment.

Continuing to traverse mountains and plains within the Undead Hell, he persisted for three days.

Yet.

Still yielding nothing.

But then, suddenly an unexpected opportunity arose.

Pingping spotted a colossal black dragon lying in a pool of black water, its curled enormous body resembling a towering mountain.

The massive body was extraordinary.

Seen from the side, even resting, it was a giant dragon of a thousand meters width.

It had huge black wings on its back. When unfolded, they spanned at least three to four thousand meters wide.

If it soared into the sky, it would truly veil the sky with dark clouds.

"System!"

The system promptly displayed its basic information.

[Netherworld Black Dragon King]

[Power: Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted]

[Race: Black Dragon Race]

[Skill: Black Dragon World-Destroying Step (Transform into a black meteorite, descend from the sky, trampling the earth with 3-5 times the force, unleashing world-destroying might.)

Black Dragon Flame (The accompanying flame of the Black Dragon Race, also their Innate Divine Technique. Black Flame descends, incinerating everything before it.)]

Only two skills!

It lacks Dark Stream Annihilation talent.

Also, fewer skills than Dark Stream Annihilation.

But as the Dragon King of the Black Dragon Race, skill quantity hardly matters, for its power is undoubtedly formidable.

"Finally found you, and it's a good thing I didn't give up."

Pingping sent forth the Spiritual Chain immediately.

Bind the sleeping Netherworld Black Dragon King, then subdued it amidst its struggles.

It must be said, the Dragon King's power is truly immense.

Just a brief struggle left the ground in chaos, like the aftermath of an apocalyptic battle.

"Dark Stream Annihilation, along with you, I now have two top-tier undead creatures."

Pingping was overjoyed.

But did not stop searching.

"System, compare Dark Stream Annihilation with the Netherworld Black Dragon King, who is stronger?"

Pingping couldn't help but ask.

The system responded, "Disregarding the undying trait, the Netherworld Black Dragon King is indeed stronger. The Black Dragon Race is among the pinnacle races in the Undead Hell, so Dark Stream Annihilation still falls behind slightly."