221: First entry into the underworld

Chapter 221: First Entry into the Netherworld

Wu Xian was clearly astonished by this series of benefits.

After all, the Hero Tower could already continuously optimize and enhance his Domain Scroll, and now he could also receive so many additional perks and benefits.

This even made him suspect a 'trick'.

But after exchanging glances with Xue Zhengying and Xue Lingling, he gradually dispelled this suspicion.

After all, the existence of the Spirit Master Alliance itself relied on the vast number of Scroll Masters.

And this series of benefits was the highest treatment the Alliance offered to its top Great Masters.

"Oh, right, my Master's Taozhi Mountain and my Netherworld are of the same origin and have now been linked as one," Wu Xian suddenly remembered something. "I wonder if they can be incorporated into the Hero Tower together?"

"Of course," Jiang Chenglei said noncommittally. "The linking of Domain Scrolls can significantly reduce the pressure on the Hero Tower."

Hearing this, Xue Lingling, who had long been eager to try, also breathed a sigh of relief and shot Wu Xian a look that said, "You're a good friend."

However, in Wu Xian's eyes, there was now a different feeling in Shifu-jie's bright gaze.

With that, the matter of incorporating the Netherworld into the Hero Tower was settled.

During their casual conversation, Wu Xian casually asked, "Speaking of which, does the Alliance have any materials from ancient otherworldly outposts?"

"Of course," Jiang Chenglei replied without hesitation. "If Master Wu needs them, I'll arrange for people to collect them for you right away. In this regard, our Alliance is very efficient."

Wu Xian immediately expressed his gratitude and curiously asked, "By the way, what exactly is in my Domain Scroll that fascinates you Seniors so much?"

Jiang Chenglei and the others exchanged glances and solemnly said, "A profound feeling. We don't really know how to describe it, but this feeling greatly helps our improvement."

"What kind of improvement?" Wu Xian asked curiously.

"Fate Marks, especially the Fate Marks of Undead System scrolls. The improvement is quite significant," Jiang Chenglei said seriously.

"Fate Marks?!" Everyone exclaimed in surprise.

Wu Xian's heart pounded even harder. Good heavens, wasn't this something only Ancient Scrolls possessed?

Does this mean that Fate Marks can also be generated between Spirit Masters and scrolls?

"Is this the power you are striving for now?" Xue Zhengying's eyes flickered, full of interest.

"Exactly," Jiang Chenglei nodded. "You unexpectedly left the competition back then and hadn't reached the stage of encountering Fate Marks. In our Alliance's Legacy system, Level 10 Spiritual Power is not the end for a Spirit Master.

There are many subsequent ways to improve one's Realm and strength, and condensing Fate Marks is one of them.

When the Soul resonance and proficiency of a scroll reach a certain level, it enters the stage of condensing Fate Marks, further sublimating the power of one's scroll. Grinding in the Hero Tower can also bring certain benefits to Fate Mark condensation."

"So that's how it is," Xue Zhengying realized. "No wonder I haven't seen you for over a decade, and such a huge gap has opened up between us. So this is what happened."

"Brother, you are uniquely gifted in this area. Once you start condensing Fate Marks in the future, you'll probably catch up to us very quickly," Jiang Chenglei said with a smile.

Wu Xian curiously asked, "As far as I know, Fate Marks seem to be something only Ancient Scrolls possess?"

Jiang Cheng nodded. "The Alliance's current Fate Mark enhancement system was developed by the Alliance Seniors based on their exploration of Ancient Scroll Fate Marks, but it ultimately cannot be compared to the Fate Marks of Ancient Scrolls.

This is also the fundamental difference between Spirit Masters and Scroll Masters."

Xue Lingling couldn't help but ask, "Can we ordinary Scroll Masters condense this kind of Fate Mark?"

"As long as you are willing to invest time and energy into a certain scroll, of course you can," Jiang Chenglei said with a smile. "And compared to us Spirit Masters, you can also avoid the trouble of Soul resonance, making Fate Mark condensation relatively easier.

In fact, many Scroll Masters are already doing this, but your time and energy as Scroll Masters are limited, so in this regard, you actually can't compare to us Spirit Masters.

Of course, for you Scroll Masters, this is just icing on the cake. Even if you don't condense Fate Marks, you can still be powerful."

Soon after, the five Alliance Great Masters were sent off.

The hearts of the Underworld Club members remained restless for a long time, and some of the Spirit Master members yearned for it even more.

Xue Lingling didn't feel much, she just wanted to try and experience it.

But Wu Xian was different.

So, the climbing trials of the Hero Tower could also help condense Fate Marks?

"Good disciple, why do I feel like you're acting strange today?" Xue Lingling asked with concern. "Do you have something on your mind?"

"..." Wu Xian stiffened internally.

Why am I acting strange? Don't you know in your heart?

Alright, the 'first-love' Shifu-jie probably really didn't know anything about that.

"Why don't I still let Third Uncle take you to see the world?" Xue Lingling said with a hint of complexity. For some reason, when she said this today, she felt a strange nervousness in her heart.

"No, no, no, I really don't need to," Wu Xian quickly waved his hand.

Hearing this, Xue Lingling inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Xian quickly changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, the Netherworld and Taozhi Mountain have accumulated quite a bit of otherworldly energy. Should we activate the official copy to see what happens?"

"Coincidentally, Master also had the same intention," Xue Lingling said with a playful smile.

Unbeknownst to her, this unintentional hint of playfulness stunned Xue Zhengying and Xue Qingyang beside her.

The uncle and nephew exchanged glances and solemnly raised their hands, saying, "We'll go too."

"If you want to go, then go," Xue Lingling said with a strange look in her eyes. "Second Brother and Qingyang are also acting strange today."

Hearing this, Wu Xian sighed inwardly with helplessness.

Xue Zhengying and Xue Qingyang, on the other hand, were silently speechless in their hearts.

You're clearly the strangest one, alright~!

A moment later, in the copy hall, Wu Xian sensed and mobilized the otherworldly energy within the Netherworld Domain Scroll, officially activating the Netherworld scroll copy.

Buzz~!

The scroll slowly unfurled, and the aura and fluctuations it emitted were clearly not comparable to the previous trial copy.

After exchanging glances, the four entered the copy one after another.

Space twisted, and they appeared outside the familiar Gates of Hell.

The copy, infused with otherworldly energy, was indeed different from before. The originally oppressive Gates of Hell now appeared in a dilapidated state, and the entire copy's aura exuded a desolate and chaotic feeling.

Wu Xian frowned. Was this a rhythm of battling the lonely Souls and wild ghosts of the Netherworld, or even the 'blackened' Great Masters?

At this moment, Xue Qingyang stealthily sidled over. "Vice President, tell me honestly, what did you do to my little aunt?"

Good heavens, he had never seen his little aunt in such a strange state in all his life.

"..." Wu Xian's mouth twitched. He said grumpily, "We're in a copy! Be serious!"

Children shouldn't pry into adult matters.

Xue Qingyang couldn't help but feel a little confused. Why was he speaking in the tone of an elder?

At the same time, the familiar yet unfamiliar authoritative voice echoed in the four people's ears, "Netherworld, living beings, stop..."

"Be careful, this voice isn't right!" Xue Zhengying warned seriously.

Creak—!

The heavy gates of the Gates of Hell automatically opened.

The moment they stepped in, it was still the familiar feeling of separation between Yin and Yang. Behind them, they could still see their 'bodies' in the Yang world.

On the Road to the Yellow Springs ahead, there was a desolate wind and heavy rain, and Evil Qi surged to the heavens. The wails of countless evil spirits sent shivers down their spines.

The lonely Souls and wild ghosts lost on the Road to the Yellow Springs seemed to have gone mad, pouncing and biting at the four of them. And these lonely Souls and wild ghosts, empowered by otherworldly energy, possessed astonishing combat strength.