Chapter 384 A single strike from the Netherworld instantly kills a diamond?! The true face of Li Fengxing?!

Inside the Light-Devouring Domain.

Jiang Yun's expression suddenly changed.

The thing he least wanted to encounter had happened.

Outside the Domain, that explosive shout sounded like a clap of thunder, exploding in his ears.

"Found him!!! I found Master Jiang!!!"

"He's here!!!"

Jiang Yun's fists clenched tight, his heart thumping violently.

Right now, Fox Immortal was at the critical moment of her Breakthrough.

But if she were discovered by that old man right now, everything would be over.

All efforts would be in vain.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

He turned his head and looked into the depths of the darkness.

"Nether Abyss!"

His voice was kept very low.

"Can you see the situation outside the Domain space?"

In the darkness, a pair of purple eyes slowly opened.

Nether Abyss's head poked out from the shadows.

It glanced at Jiang Yun and nodded slightly.

Then.

It raised its front claw and gave a gentle wave.

The darkness in front of Jiang Yun suddenly changed.

The darkness in that direction seemed to be pulled open by an invisible hand, creating a slit.

Like opening a skylight in a pitch-black canopy.

Light filtered in through that skylight.

Jiang Yun squinted his eyes and looked out.

Outside the skylight was a gray sky and a desolate valley.

And in that sky, three figures were suspended in mid-air.

Three people.

Three Beast Tamers.

They each stood on the backs of their own beasts, peering in this direction.

The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties with a rugged face, wearing worn-out leather armor, stepping on an Iron Feather Eagle, Diamond Rank Two.

To the left was a skinny man in his thirties with a sinister gaze, stepping on a Wind Wolf, Diamond Rank One.

To the right was a middle-aged woman in her forties with an ordinary appearance but sharp eyes, stepping on a Thunder Eagle, Diamond Rank One.

All three were Diamond Rank.

Jiang Yun's gaze swept over them.

Then, he saw his Little Skylark.

Little Skylark was flying, its wings spread, its cyan-purple feathers fluttering slightly in the wind.

And behind it was that massive mass of darkness, Nether Abyss's Light-Devouring Domain.

From the outside, this mass of darkness looked like a giant black ball.

Tens of meters in diameter, it hovered quietly in the air.

No aura leaked from the surface of the black ball.

Mental Energy could not penetrate it, and gazes could not see through it.

If it weren't for a part of Little Skylark's body being exposed on the surface of the black ball, these three people would have never found them.

Jiang Yun understood.

After all, Little Skylark was not Nether Abyss; it couldn't fully merge into the darkness.

During flight, its body would occasionally be exposed at the edge of the Domain.

That split second of exposure was caught by these three people.

He looked at the three people.

Their expressions were clearly visible.

They were peering.

Hesitating.

And... afraid?

Jiang Yun's brow furrowed slightly.

These three were obviously controlled by that old man.

Either coerced or bribed.

But...

Since they had discovered his whereabouts, why hadn't they immediately notified the old man?

Why hadn't they immediately launched an attack?

What were they waiting for?

Jiang Yun was puzzled, but he didn't act rashly.

He just stood before the skylight, quietly watching the outside.

A moment later.

The three outside seemed to have made a decision.

The leading middle-aged man took a deep breath and stepped forward.

He shouted loudly toward the mass of darkness.

"Master Jiang! I know you're in there!"

His voice carried a hint of trembling, but he tried his best to remain calm.

"There's no need to hide anymore!"

"The three of us are also forced by circumstances to search for you just to survive!"

"We have no intention of becoming your enemy!"

"If we wanted to harm you, we could have directly told that adult of your whereabouts, and perhaps in the next moment, that adult would arrive to kill you!"

"But we didn't!"

His voice echoed in the valley.

Jiang Yun stood before the skylight, watching the expressions of the three.

In their eyes, there was fear, greed, hesitation, and a hint of... calculation.

The corners of Jiang Yun's mouth curled up slightly.

The enemies' intentions couldn't be more obvious.

They found him but didn't notify the old man.

This wasn't kindness; it was a threat.

They were telling him.

We have the power to put you in danger, but we haven't done so.

Why?

Naturally, it was to get something from him.

Jiang Yun sneered in his heart.

These outlaws lingering in Black Rock City were indeed none of them simple characters.

However...

This also saved him a lot of trouble.

If these few had directly notified the old man, he might have truly fallen into a desperate situation.

But they were greedy.

They wanted to fish for benefits from him.

That made things easy.

Jiang Yun stopped hiding.

He stepped forward to the edge of the Domain.

The darkness parted before him, revealing his figure.

He just stood there in the darkness, coldly looking at the three people outside.

His gaze held a few hints of coldness.

Seeing Jiang Yun appear, the three were all slightly shaken.

The middle-aged man hurriedly cupped his hands.

"Master Jiang! I am Zhao Tieshan, and these two are my companions."

He pointed to the two people beside him.

"We... we were also forced by circumstances."

His tone carried a hint of fawning.

"That adult planted a Blood Fiend Restriction inside us. If we didn't come looking for you, we'd be dead."

"But we really don't want to be your enemy!"

Jiang Yun looked at him and spoke indifferently.

"What do you want to get from me?"

His voice was calm and direct.

Hearing this, the three looked at each other.

A flash of joy crossed their eyes.

Master Jiang was sensible!

Zhao Tieshan hurriedly said.

"Master Jiang is indeed a discerning person! You saw through our thoughts in one glance!"

He rubbed his hands together, revealing a greedy smile.

"We aren't greedy either."

"As long as Master Jiang can bestow a few Falling Star Rank treasures upon us, and give us one Saint King Rank treasure..."

"We will act as if we never saw Master Jiang and leave immediately!"

He paused and added.

"Don't worry, Master Jiang, we will definitely not tell that adult about your whereabouts!"

"We only want to survive!"

The other two also nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, yes! We only want to survive!"

"Master Jiang, you have so many treasures on you. Giving us a few is just a drop in the bucket for you!"

"Besides, if you get caught, these things will all go to that old man! It's better to give them to us!"

"We guarantee that once we take the things, we'll leave! We won't stay a moment longer!"

The three talked over each other, their eyes full of greed.

Listening to them, Jiang Yun sneered in his heart.

A few Falling Star Rank treasures and one Saint King Rank treasure?

What an appetite!

These people were indeed not simple characters.

They could linger in a lawless place like Black Rock City and survive until now because of this shrewdness.

They weren't fools.

They wouldn't be so stupid as to directly clash with Jiang Yun.

After all, although the Nine-Tailed Fox beside Jiang Yun was heavily injured, no one knew if he had any other trump cards.

How could someone who could escape from a Meteorite Level 8 expert be so easy to deal with?

Moreover, although the old man had planted Restrictions in them, he wasn't by their side right now.

Even if they let Jiang Yun go, the old man wouldn't know.

In their view, Jiang Yun being caught was only a matter of time.

Instead of letting those treasures fall into the old man's hands, it was better to take the opportunity now to fish for some benefits from Jiang Yun.

Their lives would be saved.

They'd get the treasures too.

It was the best of both worlds.

They wouldn't have to clash with the old man, nor would they have to fight for their lives against Master Jiang.

How wonderful.

Looking at their greedy faces, a cold sneer curled on the corner of Jiang Yun's mouth.

"A few Falling Star Rank treasures, one Saint King Rank treasure."

He spoke slowly.

"You certainly have a beautiful dream."

Zhao Tieshan hurriedly said.

"Master Jiang, you'd better think carefully."

His tone carried a hint of threat.

"If we tell that adult of your whereabouts, you'll..."

He didn't finish, but the meaning was already very clear.

Jiang Yun looked at him.

"Aren't you afraid that you'll have the life to take these treasures but not the life to use them?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chill.

Hearing this, the three were suddenly shaken.

They looked at each other, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes.

What did Master Jiang mean by that?

Could it be that he really had some life-saving means?

He could escape from that old man and still have a follow-up?

They thought of Jiang Yun's performance at the Blood Fiend Pavilion.

He could make the Star Meteor Rank Seven Blood Nether Lotus useless.

Facing the Meteorite Level 8 old man, his expression didn't change, and he could even escape from the Domain.

How could such a person be a pushover?

Zhao Tieshan swallowed hard and hurriedly changed his tune.

"Master Jiang, please calm down! Master Jiang, please calm down!"

He bit his teeth.

"The Saint King Rank treasure... we don't want it anymore!"

"As long as Master Jiang gives each of us one Falling Star Rank treasure at random!"

"We'll take them and leave! We won't stay a moment longer!"

The other two also hurriedly nodded.

"Yes, yes, yes! One Falling Star Rank treasure each is enough!"

"Master Jiang, we are also forced by circumstances, please show some mercy..."

Seeing their cowardly appearance, Jiang Yun felt a sense of relief in his heart.

Three Falling Star Rank treasures.

To him, it was just a drop in the bucket.

If he could use three treasures he couldn't use to buy time for Fox Immortal's steady Breakthrough...

It was a worthwhile deal.

He flipped his right hand.

Three treasures appeared in his palm.

A crimson Medicinal Pill, Meteorite Low Grade.

A cyan Ore, Meteorite Low Grade.

A bottle of emerald-green dew, Meteorite Medium Grade.

All were things he couldn't use for the time being.

The eyes of the three instantly lit up.

Zhao Tieshan stared at the bottle of Rejuvenation Dew, his eyes full of greed.

"Master Jiang is indeed straightforward!"

"As expected of a person who could escape from that adult's hands!"

The skinny man stared at the Wind-Thunder Stone, his saliva almost flowing out.

The young woman looking at that Medicinal Pill, her eyes were also full of excitement.

"Thank you, Master Jiang! Thank you, Master Jiang!"

The three thanked him repeatedly.

As if it wasn't them threatening Jiang Yun to get it.

But as if it were a gift from Jiang Yun.

However.

Right at this moment.

Nether Abyss's voice sounded in Jiang Yun's mind.

"Let them in."

Jiang Yun was startled.

"Huh?"

Nether Abyss's voice was still cold.

"Let them enter the Domain."

"By acting within my Domain, I can ensure that no aura leaks out."

"And I can kill the three of them."

Jiang Yun's pupils shrank slightly.

Kill them?

Nether Abyss wanted to kill these three Diamond Rank experts?

He glanced at Nether Abyss.

Nether Abyss's Realm was only at the Purple Crystal Tier 5 Peak.

Purple Crystal Tier 5 killing Diamond Rank?

Even if they were rank one or two Diamonds, they were still Diamond Rank!

There were several major Realms in between!

Could this work?

Nether Abyss seemed to sense Jiang Yun's doubt.

Its voice carried a hint of disdain.

"How can my Bloodline be compared to that of ordinary Vicious Beasts?"

"That day in the cave, if it weren't for that Nine-Tailed Fox taking action, your two beasts would have already died by my hand."

Jiang Yun remembered that day in the cave.

Absolute darkness, strange Mental Energy shielding, and those endless ghosts...

Little Fire and Little Skylark had indeed almost fallen into Nether Abyss's hands.

If Fox Immortal hadn't acted...

He looked at Nether Abyss.

"How certain are you?"

Nether Abyss's voice was cold and confident.

"One hundred percent."

"As long as they enter the Domain, I have absolute certainty I can kill them."

Jiang Yun was silent for a moment.

Three Falling Star Rank treasures—though he had no use for them, he didn't want to give them away for nothing to these three opportunists.

Since Nether Abyss was certain...

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Good."

He looked at the three outside and spoke slowly.

"You three, if you want the treasures, come inside to talk."

The three were stunned.

Zhao Tieshan asked in confusion.

"Master Jiang, this is..."

Jiang Yun said indifferently.

"I am currently being hunted by that old man. This Domain space can block Mental Energy perception."

"If I come out, I'm afraid I'll be locked onto by that old man immediately."

"When that happens, not only will you not get the treasures, but I will also be found by him."

He looked at the three.

"If you want the treasures, enter the Domain."

The three looked at each other.

What Jiang Yun said was indeed reasonable.

While outside the Domain, they had indeed not sensed any aura.

If they hadn't seen Little Skylark, it would have been impossible to be certain Jiang Yun was here.

This Domain could indeed block perception.

If Jiang Yun came out and was discovered by the old man...

They would not only fail to get the treasures but might also be implicated.

Zhao Tieshan hesitated for a moment.

"Master Jiang... there isn't some trick, is there?"

His tone carried a hint of vigilance.

"You won't... act against us, will you?"

Jiang Yun looked at him, his expression calm.

"If there is a trick, you are free not to come."

His voice was as indifferent as water.

"You could also directly tell that old man my location."

"However, if you do that, all these treasures will go to him instead."

He paused.

"If I die, you won't get a single hair."

After speaking, he just quietly watched the three.

His gaze swept across their faces.

He was gambling.

Gambling on their greed.

Gambling on their desire.

Gambling on their fear.

Zhao Tieshan grit his teeth.

The other two also showed looks of struggle.

A moment later.

Greed triumphed over fear.

Zhao Tieshan took a deep breath.

"Fine! We're coming in!"

He stared at Jiang Yun, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"But, Master Jiang, you'd better not play any tricks."

"Though the three of us have low strength, if you dare to act, we will notify that lord even if it kills us!"

"If that happens, you won't live either!"

The other two also nodded repeatedly.

"Right! Master Jiang, you'd better think clearly!"

"We only want to take the goods and leave! We don't want to have a conflict with you!"

Jiang Yun gave a light laugh.

"Naturally."

His smile was calm and placid.

In his heart, however, he was sneering.

Come on in.

Once you're in, it won't be up to you anymore.

The three looked at each other.

Then, riding their respective beast companions, they slowly flew toward the mass of darkness.

An Iron Feather Eagle, a Wind Wolf, and a Thunder Eagle.

All three beasts were Diamond Rank.

Carrying their masters, they cautiously approached the mass of darkness.

Zhao Tieshan was the first to step into the darkness.

His body was instantly swallowed by the darkness.

Next was the lean man.

Finally, the young woman.

As the three entered the Domain, their vision went black.

They could see nothing.

They could perceive nothing.

Their Mental Energy was completely suppressed.

All five senses were lost.

Their Beast Taming Power also seemed to be draining away rapidly.

They were startled.

"Master Jiang! This..."

Before Zhao Tieshan could finish his sentence.

A sudden change occurred!

In the darkness, a terrifying power descended instantly!

That power was invisible and intangible.

Yet it felt as if the sky had collapsed, pressing down heavily on the three and their beasts!

Boom!!!

The three beasts let out shrill screams simultaneously!

The Iron Feather Eagle's wings were snapped by that force!

The Wind Wolf was pressed flat against the ground, its bones shattering!

The Thunder Eagle's feathers were torn to shreds!

The three Diamond Rank experts were forced directly to their knees!

Their bodies trembled violently in the darkness!

Their Beast Taming Power was being frantically devoured!

Their life force was rapidly draining away!

"No! An ambush!!!"

"Master Jiang! You actually plotted against us, so don't blame us for being unfaithful!!!"

Zhao Tieshan shouted in terror.

He wanted to trigger the Restriction to notify the old man.

However, that power was like a maggot in the bone, firmly suppressing him.

It was difficult for him to even move a finger!

The other two couldn't even manage to speak!

In the darkness.

A cold, ghostly light flashed by.

That was Nether Abyss's attack.

Nether Claw.

A Legendary skill.

In the Light-Devouring Domain, its power was doubled.

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

Three bursts of blood bloomed in the darkness.

The three's bodies were torn open simultaneously!

Along with their beasts, they were torn to pieces!

Blood splattered across the darkness.

The screams stopped abruptly.

From the moment the three entered the Domain to their deaths.

Only two breaths had passed.

Jiang Yun stood nearby, watching this scene, his pupils shrinking slightly.

Purple Crystal Tier 5.

Killing three Diamond Rank experts.

Including their beasts.

In a single strike.

Total instant kill.

Nether Abyss's combat power was actually this terrifying!

He recalled that day in the cave.

What kind of existence Little Fire and Little Skylark had been facing.

If not for Fox Immortal...

He didn't dare think about it.

In the darkness.

Nether Abyss's head emerged from the shadows.

It opened its large mouth and inhaled gently.

The three corpses and the remains of the beasts, along with the blood, were all swallowed by it.

They were converted into pure energy and absorbed into its body.

Nether Abyss snorted with satisfaction.

Then, it looked at Jiang Yun.

"Just three pieces of trash. In my Domain space, their Divine Ability skills are suppressed and their five senses and divine consciousness are blocked; they're just slightly stronger meat buns!"

Its tone was calm and disdainful.

Then, it retreated back into the darkness.

Jiang Yun's mouth twitched slightly.

This guy...

He's showing off! So pretentious!

But it did have the capital to show off.

Compared to Little Fire and Little Skylark.

This fellow was clearly smarter and better at playing dirty...

Fortunately, all three had been killed.

For now, it seemed he could continue laying low.

However, what he feared most happened.

Just then.

At the edge of the Domain, another aura appeared.

It was far more powerful than the previous three.

Jiang Yun's face changed.

Someone else?!

He turned his head sharply in that direction.

The darkness parted once more.

A figure walked in from outside.

That person was riding a massive Netherworld Ghost Vulture.

His face was sinister, and his gaze was sharp.

His aura was even more powerful and terrifying than the previous three.

He didn't even seem to care that he was walking into a Domain.

Who is it?!!

When Jiang Yun saw the newcomer clearly, it dawned on him.

It was actually the Third Leader of Black Wind Stronghold!

Li Fengxing.

A First Stage of Meteor Rank Beast Tamer.

Jiang Yun's heart tightened suddenly.

First Stage of Meteor Rank.

With Nether Abyss's current strength.

Dealing with Diamond Rank One or Two was already the limit.

Facing a Falling Star Rank...

He likely had absolutely no chance of victory.

He instinctively shielded Fox Immortal.

Li Fengxing walked in.

He glanced at the bloodstains remaining on the ground, then at Jiang Yun.

Then.

He smiled.

That smile was cold and eerie.

"Master Jiang, don't be nervous."

His voice was hoarse and low.

"I'm not here to cause you trouble; after all, I received Master Jiang's care before! Hehehe!"

Jiang Yun stared at him without a word.

Li Fengxing spoke slowly.

"Those three trash also dared to demand treasures from Master Jiang?"

He looked at the bloodstains, his eyes full of disdain.

"Simply seeking death."

Jiang Yun's brow furrowed slightly.

From those words...

Could it be that Li Fengxing wasn't under that old man's threat and control?

Was he here to help?

However.

Just as he had that thought.

The next moment.

Li Fengxing's words.

Made him realize his true colors.

Li Fengxing looked at Jiang Yun.

An evil smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

"Master Jiang, you don't need to flee anymore."

His voice carried a hint of mockery.

"Today, you likely won't be able to escape that Old Fellow's palm."

"Why not..."

He paused.

"Hand some of the treasures over to me; it's better than them falling into that Old Fellow's hands, don't you think?"

He looked at Jiang Yun, eyes full of greed.

"By now, that Old Fellow has planted a Blood Fiend Restriction in our bodies."

"If we let you leave, we die."

"It's better to..."

He licked his lips.

"...help me out."

Jiang Yun was slightly stunned by what he heard.

Then, he laughed disdainfully.

"What? Leader Li also wants a piece of the pie?"

He looked at Li Fengxing, his eyes full of mockery.

"Aren't you afraid that I have some hidden means that could kill you?"

Li Fengxing sneered.

"Master Jiang, stop trying to scare me."

His voice was cold and confident.

"Your Nine-Tailed Fox beast is already heavily injured and unconscious."

"And this avian beast of yours is only Gold Rank; it's no threat at all to the current me."

"If you truly had some means, would you have allowed me to enter this Domain without acting? You likely would have insta-killed me just like those three, wouldn't you?"

He shook his head.

"My Netherworld Ghost Vulture is Falling Star Rank, and as for that beast in the shadows—I have already sensed its strength; it's only Purple Crystal Tier 5!"

"Even within this Domain of yours, killing you would be as easy as lifting a finger."

He stared at Jiang Yun, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.

"The reason I haven't directly acted is because I respect you as a significant figure."

"Master Jiang, a wise man submits to circumstances."

"Hand over the treasures, and I can give you a quick end before handing you over to that old man, saving you from some physical suffering."

"Otherwise..."

He glanced at the Nine-Tailed Fox Jiang Yun was protecting behind him.

He still thought the Nine-Tailed Fox was healing its wounds.

Little did he know that the Nine-Tailed Fox was in the middle of a Breakthrough to the Falling Star Rank.

His attitude remained arrogant and disdainful.

"Your Nine-Tailed Fox will likely have to suffer along with you."

Jiang Yun's face darkened at his words.

Li Fengxing's words had hit his weak spot.

Fox Immortal was currently at a critical moment in her Breakthrough.

If she were interrupted...

The consequences would be unimaginable.

He clenched his fists and stared fixedly at Li Fengxing.

This goddamn bastard...

It seemed he could only stall for time now.

However, this was by no means a long-term solution...

He had to think of a countermeasure quickly...