No matter what, it is always a happy thing to know that Yan Li is fine and has cultivated to the realm of the Great Sage.
"What exactly is the second gradient? What secrets are hidden here?"
Now that Chi Linyuan is alone, it is undoubtedly the best time for Zhang Ruochen to ask various questions.
Chi Linyuan felt very helpless. He was completely unable to escape now, and he couldn't take action against Zhang Ruochen. Of course, even if he did take action, he probably wouldn't be Zhang Ruochen's opponent and would have to ask for trouble.
"What? Do you really want to suffer?" A cold light flashed in Zhang Ruochen's eyes.
Chi Linyuan couldn't help but trembled, and said quickly: "Actually, I don't know much about the secret of the second gradient. I heard from Master that this place is extremely vast, comparable to one of the nine states in the Central Region. It is very possible
It evolved from a broken world."
"In this world, even Master, there are some places that he dare not step into rashly, such as the bloody area where Master was imprisoned earlier."
Hearing this, Zhang Ruochen's heart moved slightly. The second gradient was obviously more mysterious than he expected, and it probably involved some taboo things.
"When the Blood Queen was thrown into the endless abyss, everyone thought she was dead. For the past eight hundred years, what was the Blood Queen planning?" Mu Lingxi whispered.
The Blood Queen is obviously so powerful and full of ambition, but she chooses to hibernate in the endless abyss. It is really strange.
Especially later on, the Nine Emperors and Three Queens of the Kunlun Realm gradually disappeared. If the Blood Queen chose to be born at this time, even Queen Chi Yao might not be able to resist her. Wouldn't that just satisfy her ambition to dominate the Kunlun Realm?
Hearing Mu Lingxi's whisper, Zhang Ruochen couldn't help but have some questions in his mind, but I'm afraid only the Blood Queen herself can give the answers to these things.
Kong Lanyou said in a cold voice: "What's going on with those blood beasts outside? What's the purpose of cultivating so many blood beasts?"
Since entering the second gradient, Kong Lanyou has been very concerned about this matter, because there are too many blood beasts, and there are many powerful ones among them.
If all these blood beasts are released, I'm afraid the entire Central Region will be in big trouble.
"The blood beasts were all cultivated by the master using secret methods, and possess some characteristics of the immortal vampires. As for the master's purpose, that is beyond my knowledge," Chi Linyuan said.
Although he was a disciple accepted by the Blood Queen, the things he knew were actually very limited, and he did not dare to ask casually. Anyway, whatever the Blood Queen asked him to do, he would do it obediently.
Zhang Ruochen once thought that the blood beasts that ran out of the endless abyss were mutated by the blood energy left behind after ordinary beasts were contaminated with blood.
Now hearing Chi Linyuan's answer, Zhang Ruochen finally understood that the matter was not that simple after all, and the key to everything lay with the Blood Queen.
At this moment, what Zhang Ruochen was thinking about was not only those blood beasts, but also the strange changes that had happened to the inner demons Qiu Yichi and Shangguan Que.
During the battle at Moyou Valley, Zhang Ruochen saw with his own eyes four pairs of blood-red wings growing out of Qiu Yichi's back. They were very similar to the flesh wings of the undead vampires and possessed amazing vitality. Otherwise, Qiu Yichi would have been hit by him in that battle.
kill.
The same is true for Shangguan Que. For a spiritual holy king, his physical body should be extremely fragile and not have a strong recovery ability. However, his chest exploded, but he could repair it quickly, just like the undead vampires.
Zhang Ruochen seemed to have thought of something and suddenly took action and slapped Chi Linyuan on the body.
Chi Linyuan was not injured, but an astonishing change occurred on his body. Blood energy erupted from his back, and four pairs of blood-red wings instantly opened.
Sure enough, as Zhang Ruochen guessed, Chi Linyuan's situation was the same as Qiu Yichi's.
Mu Lingxi and Kong Lanyou couldn't help but look surprised. Such a change was really strange. Moreover, the blood-red wings on Chi Linyuan's back actually exuded the aura of the undead vampires.
"You and Qiu Yichi have also received the baptism of the secret method?" Zhang Ruochen asked calmly.
Chi Linyuan did not expect that his secret would be discovered by Zhang Ruochen, so he could only reply: "That's true."
"What impact will this baptism have on you? Will you be like the undead vampires, full of thirst for blood?"
Zhang Ruochen asked in a deep voice.
Chi Linyuan put away his blood-red wings, with a look of reverence in his eyes, and said: "Master's secret method is extremely mysterious. After baptism, our bodies undergo earth-shaking transformations. We have powerful vitality comparable to the undead vampires, but they don't
Like the undead vampires, they are always eager to drink blood; of course, if we want, we can also become stronger by drinking blood."
Hearing this, Zhang Ruochen's heart suddenly moved and stirred up a storm. The Blood Queen actually mastered such a secret method. What on earth did she want to do?
On the surface, Zhang Ruochen still seemed very calm and did not waver, and did not continue to ask about this matter.
I'm afraid Chi Linyuan can't answer the secrets related to the Blood Queen, so asking is in vain.
"If this matter spreads, I'm afraid there will be many people who want to be baptized by the secret method, especially those cultivators from evil ways and demonic ways." Mu Lingxi said solemnly.
It is a well-known fact that the body and vitality of the undead vampires are powerful, and countless monks are envious of them and long to possess them.
Especially since there is no need to become dependent on blood, this is undoubtedly more tempting.
Zhang Ruochen nodded, that was indeed the case. Looking at Chi Linyuan's current state, he knew that he was completely voluntary and not forced.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind. Zhang Ruochen looked at Chi Linyuan again and said, "I have one last question. I once saw a bloody skull on the first gradient. It was suspected to be related to the Blood Demon. Do you know its situation?
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"I have heard Master mention this before. The Blood Demon has indeed come to the second gradient. Now it seems to be in a secret place. I don't know the details." Chi Linyuan thought for a moment.
Zhang Ruochen was thoughtful and casually waved his hand, and the space field covering the room disappeared without a trace, and Chi Linyuan was able to regain his ability to move.
"you can go now!"
Chi Linyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "His Royal Highness, have a good rest. If you have anything to do, just give me instructions."
After saying that, Chi Linyuan did not hesitate and immediately withdrew, fearing that Zhang Ruochen would regret it.
"What should we do next?" Mu Lingxi turned his attention to Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen put his hands behind his back, walked to the window sill, looked up at the sky filled with rich blood evil energy, and whispered: "As soon as you come, let it go. The second gradient of the endless abyss is full of mystery. I want to explore it. In addition,
I found that there is a strange power here, which is very helpful in tempering the physical body. It would be good to practice here for a while."
"I wonder if aunt will let us get out of this palace?" Kong Lanyou frowned slightly.
If the Blood Queen wants to put them under house arrest and want to explore the secrets of the second gradient, they will undoubtedly have to run aground. Therefore, it is actually very risky for them to come to the endless abyss, and they are not sure whether they can leave from here.
A sharp light flashed in Zhang Ruochen's eyes and he said: "Why do I need her consent for what I want to do?"
Anyway, Zhang Ruochen, Mu Lingxi and Kong Lanyou stayed here for the time being.
The Blood Queen was very attentive. She would visit Zhang Ruochen several times every day and bring Zhang Ruochen Heaven-level Holy Pills, Yuanhui Holy Medicine, and even food cooked with the meat of the Great Saint-level beasts, etc.
It can be said that only those sons and goddesses in heaven who are loved by the gods can enjoy such treatment.
Unfortunately, no matter what the Blood Queen did, Zhang Ruochen never showed the slightest hint of intimacy, and it was difficult to say a word to her.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.
In the garden, Zhang Ruochen sat quietly on a large bluestone, using the ten blood spirit veins in his body to absorb the strange power floating between heaven and earth.
In the past ten days, apart from occasionally talking to Mu Lingxi and Kong Lanyou, Zhang Ruochen was basically practicing.
His physical body is already extremely powerful and has reached the level below the Great Sage early on. It is extremely difficult to improve further.
But after absorbing the strange power of the second gradient, Zhang Ruochen discovered that the strength of his physical body had actually improved significantly.
With such a benefit, Zhang Ruochen would not let it go.
"call."
Zhang Ruochen took a deep breath of turbid air, opened his eyes, and stepped out of the cultivation state.
"It has almost reached its limit. If we continue to absorb the strange power that fills this world, it will be difficult to have any obvious effect." Zhang Ruochen sighed slightly.
However, in general, his gains are not small, and based on this alone, he can say that his trip is worthwhile.
"Chen'er, you're tired. The queen mother used the essence of a hundred thousand-year-old jade spirit to make you a fine wine that can nourish the holy soul. Try it."
At this moment, the voice of the Blood Queen suddenly sounded.
Zhang Ruochen has become accustomed to the blood queen's uninvited behavior these days.
Zhang Ruochen stood up, jumped down from the big bluestone, glanced at the blood queen lightly, and said, "You don't have to waste all your thoughts. I have some questions that I want to ask you."
Queen Xue's movements froze, and then she slowly put down the pastry plate she had handed out, a look of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
Looking at Zhang Ruochen, Queen Xue asked gently: "Chen'er, what do you want to ask?"
Zhang Ruochen asked: "What is your relationship with Pluto?"
Hearing this question, the Blood Queen's expression could not help but change slightly. She was silent for a while and then said: "It seems that you have already met Pluto. What did he say to you?"
"Pluto said you are his sister." Zhang Ruochen stared at the Blood Queen intently.
The Blood Queen did not avoid Zhang Ruochen's gaze. She nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Pluto is indeed my brother. We both come from the hell world and are the descendants of a god from the immortal blood clan. However, Pluto and I are both concubines, and we are not
He was not taken seriously, so he was sent to the Kunlun Realm."
Although Zhang Ruochen had already guessed that this was the case, when he heard Xue Hou said it himself, he still couldn't help but feel some waves in his heart. The god of the undead vampire clan was really powerful. The two heirs he sent to the Kunlun Realm disturbed the Kunlun Realm.
The world is turned upside down.
After calming down, Zhang Ruochen asked again: "Why did you let Shangguan Que steal my body from my previous life?"
Undoubtedly, the second question is what Zhang Ruochen cares about the most.
There must be a special reason why the Blood Queen put so much effort into letting Shangguan Que do this.
As if she already knew that Zhang Ruochen would ask this question, the Blood Queen smiled slightly and said, "Mother, take you somewhere and you will understand."
"Auntie, where are you taking my cousin?"
Kong Lanyou's voice sounded.
Zhang Ruochen turned his head and immediately saw Mu Lingxi and Kong Lanyou walking from the side.
The Blood Queen glanced at the two of them and said, "You are not outsiders either, let's come together."
After saying that, the Blood Queen waved her hand, and a streak of blood appeared, wrapping Zhang Ruochen and the three of them together, and then disappeared without a trace from the garden with the three of them.
When he reappeared, he was already in front of a dark cave.
This cave is located at the foot of a majestic mountain. Looking up, you can see strange dark red flames burning on the mountain.
"Boom."
There are terrifying thunder and lightning on the top of the mountain, emitting strong destructive energy, and it is a scene of complete destruction of the world.
At a glance, through the dense thunder and lightning, you can faintly see a huge thing, entrenched on the top of the mountain, like a god and demon overlooking the world.
For some reason, after arriving here, the Ice Phoenix bloodline in Mu Lingxi's body shook violently, as if being pulled by some kind of force.
"What is that?" Mu Lingxi's voice trembled slightly, her eyes fixed on the fuzzy behemoth on the top of the mountain.
The Blood Queen also raised her head and said calmly: "That was a fallen blood phoenix. The entire mountain was soaked with the blood of the blood phoenix, making the mountain extinct. The blood flames on the mountain had already burned for an unknown amount of time.
Year."
"How could a god-level Blood Phoenix die here?" Zhang Ruochen murmured to himself.
Even with the protection of the Blood Queen, Zhang Ruochen could still feel the terrifying power. From this, we can imagine that this blood phoenix must have been extremely powerful when he was alive.
In the history of the Kunlun Realm, the Phoenix Clan is extremely powerful, as famous as the Shenlong Clan, and has given birth to many gods. However, it is too old and has long been forgotten.
The Blood Queen said: "There are too many mysteries in the second gradient of the Endless Abyss. Even I have not been able to fully grasp it. There are many taboos involved. You are still too weak now. Knowing too much is of no benefit.
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As she spoke, the Blood Queen walked towards the dark cave.
Zhang Ruochen turned to look at Mu Lingxi, stretched out his hand to hold her delicate hand, and said softly: "Don't think so much, as long as I'm here, nothing will happen."
"Um."
Mu Lingxi nodded and looked away from the giant creature on the top of the mountain.
A blood phoenix who had cultivated to become a god died here for some unknown reason, which really had a big impact on her.
After taking a look at the blood in front of them, Zhang Ruochen and the other two couldn't help but quickly followed.
If it weren't for the blood behind a place like this, they wouldn't be able to get close to it, which made them all curious about the secrets hidden in the cave.
From the outside, the cave is extremely dark, but once you actually enter it, you will find that there are little bits of fluorescence inside, dispelling the darkness.
The cave is very deep, and even after walking in circles for a long time, I still couldn't reach the end.
"Queen of Blood, it's only been less than a month, why are you here again?"
In the darkness, an extremely rich and deep voice sounded.
Zhang Ruochen's eyes turned and finally locked on a tall figure walking out of the darkness.
This man was more than two meters tall, half a head taller than Chi Linyuan, and his figure was extremely tall. The muscles on his body were bulging like horned dragons.
His upper body was exposed, his face was resolute, and there was an unparalleled domineering look between his brows, which made people feel fearful.
"Such a powerful Nine-Step Saint King." Zhang Ruochen was secretly frightened.
He could feel that the burly man in front of him had a cultivation level of the Nine-step Saint King Lin Dao Realm. He was only one step away from reaching the Great Saint Realm. He contained extremely terrifying power in his body, and tens of millions of holy inscriptions were flowing on the surface of his skin.
The rules of Tao are as if one punch can break the stars.
Among the Nine-Step Saint Kings that Zhang Ruochen has come into contact with, few can match this person, let alone surpass him.
The Blood Queen glanced at the burly man lightly, exuding a trace of terrifying pressure, and said indifferently: "Blood Demon, when will it be your turn to take care of this Queen's matter?"
"Hey, I'm just asking casually, why get angry. Who are the three of them? I remember that you never seem to bring anyone here." The Blood Demon said with a sneer.
A strange color appeared in Zhang Ruochen's eyes, and he couldn't help but look at the burly man carefully. He had asked Chi Linyuan about the Blood Demon before, but he didn't expect to meet him so soon.
Another person who should have been dead appeared in front of him alive, and many things became more and more confusing.