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Gu Xiaoqi and Gu Simu sat down in Tasty Pavilion, while Mountain Back Puppet Daidai stood silently by as their guard.

Every now and then, Little Suan Ni would peek out from a small book nook, seemingly checking if the dishes had arrived. When he saw they hadn't, he withdrew his head.

A pair of beautiful young women, along with a clumsy guard—such an unusual combination wasn't often seen even in the Underworld. But even though it was peculiar, no one dared to approach and disturb them.

In the Underworld, one needed to have some skill to travel far. An unusual group like this, especially if they were behaving in a high-profile manner, likely had either experts among them or powerful patrons behind them. Regardless of which, they were definitely not to be provoked lightly.

"The area has been quite unsettled recently. I heard that just last night, You Wuming died."

"Even an experienced peak Saint Stage expert like You Wuming died mysteriously in the night, and his body was turned to ashes by some strange black fire. This is truly bizarre."

"Someone witnessed the process of that black fire consuming the corpse. Curious, they tried to investigate, but as soon as they came into contact, their body was ignited by the black fire. If they hadn't acted quickly to sever their right hand, they might have died!"

In Tasty Pavilion, several Underworld cultivators were discussing the recent events. Naturally, the death of the expert who recently rebelled and left River of Styx Sanctuary drew the most attention.

The death of a peak Saint Stage expert would attract many forces' attention, especially considering the involvement of River of Styx Sanctuary. Some people were already speculating that the rebellious expert might have been killed by an Imperial Realm powerhouse from River of Styx Sanctuary. Only such an Imperial Realm expert could easily eliminate a seasoned Saint Stage expert.

As everyone began to accept this theory, another person entered the tavern and overheard the conversation. They then spoke up:

"Isn't that black fire said to burn everything, even capable of scorching the soul, with an extremely powerful restraining effect on the Abyssal Clan?"

"Indeed, that black fire is terrifying. It's hard to imagine what kind of person could control such a divine power!"

An eyewitness nodded, recalling the scene with a hint of fear.

At the same time, the crowd looked curiously at the newcomer, wondering how they knew so much about the black fire's effects.

Seeing the attention focused on them, the newcomer was satisfied. They waved to summon the waiter.

"Waiter, bring some wine!"

"Since we have some free time, let me share the story of the black fire's master with you!"

"You're close to the truth. The rebellious expert from River of Styx Sanctuary did die at the hands of the Sanctuary's high-ups. However… it wasn't by an Imperial Realm powerhouse but by a young genius cultivator from River of Styx Sanctuary!"

The newcomer's words immediately sparked heated discussion among the crowd.

Abyssal Clan cultivators are known for their mysterious techniques and ghostly spiritual practices. A seasoned Saint Stage expert likely had numerous hidden cards and was far from comparable to the younger generation.

Even if River of Styx Sanctuary had abundant resources, a young genius, regardless of their cultivation level, might not match the skills of an older expert of the same rank.

Thus, many people were skeptical of the newcomer's claim.

The newcomer, seeing this, didn't rush to explain further. Instead, they took a hearty gulp of wine and exclaimed with satisfaction.

"Everyone, don't be too quick to draw conclusions."

"Have you all heard about the latest Holy Son of Styx River who has been awarded the title King of Dark Shadow?"

This statement caused another round of discussion in the tavern.

"Holy Son of Styx River, Zhe Liang! I've heard of him; he's the youngest King of Dark Shadow in the Underworld!"

"King of Dark Shadow, also known as the King of Assassins. I've heard that Holy Son of Styx River was born in the Lower Realm and possesses extraordinary talent. To achieve the title of King of Dark Shadow at such a young age indeed makes it plausible for him to kill a seasoned Saint Stage expert."

This time, people began to nod in agreement with the newcomer's statement. After all, they acknowledged the significance of the King of Dark Shadow title.

However, since Zhe Liang had always been low-key since arriving in the Underworld, people were not familiar with his deeds.

"Wow, Zhe Liang really became Holy Son of Styx River and even earned the King of Dark Shadow title. He's doing well and hasn't disappointed his master!"

In a corner of the tavern, Gu Xiaoqi overheard the Underworld cultivators' discussion. Initially, she was just listening out of curiosity, but was surprised to find the focus on Zhe Liang. She felt a pang of pride.

"Uncle Zhe Liang is amazing."

Across from her, Gu Simu was gnawing on an oversized chicken wing. While eating, he gave a thumbs up in support of Zhe Liang.

"The title of King of Dark Shadow is both an honor and a burden."

"Do you all know who the Holy Son of Styx River encountered after killing You Wuming?"

At this point, the speaker began to build suspense again.

Everyone, accustomed to this, quickly asked, "Who did he encounter?"

"Dark Palace's young lord, Cheng Feng!"

"Did they fight?"
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"No! Dark Palace and River of Styx Sanctuary have always been arch-enemies. The Dark Palace young lord was once a strong contender for the King of Dark Shadow title."

"This time, Holy Son of Styx River seized the title first, so the Dark Palace young lord was naturally unwilling. He issued a challenge letter for a life-or-death battle."

"The Holy Son of Styx River signed the challenge letter without hesitation."

"The Dark Palace young lord also signed the letter, making the contract official…"

As the speaker continued, the crowd listened with curiosity. The speaker, noticing the eager expressions, decided not to hold back any longer.

"Oh, come on!"

"You're so annoying, stopping at crucial moments every time!"

An Abyssal Clan cultivator voiced what everyone was thinking, prompting a burst of laughter.

The speaker laughed too and then began to explain the background of the clash between the two great forces in the Underworld.

River of Styx Sanctuary is a top-tier force in the Underworld, renowned for assassination throughout the Six Realms. Dark Palace, from the Immortal Realm, is similarly famous for assassination. Since Dark Palace's arrival in the Underworld, it has naturally clashed with River of Styx Sanctuary.

The conflicts between these two forces were not new. This time, the Dark Palace young lord took the initiative to issue a challenge, which was also a challenge from Dark Palace to River of Styx Sanctuary.

Therefore, regardless of the reason, Zhe Liang, who ascended from the Lower Realm to become Holy Son of Styx River, had to accept the challenge letter.

This battle would not only determine who was the king of assassins among the younger generation but also influence the strategies and developments of the two forces in the Underworld.

"Zhe Liang, it seems like he's gotten into big trouble!"

Gu Xiaoqi listened to the discussion and felt a twinge of concern. Even Gu Simu, who had been eating continuously, wiped his hands of grease and put down the enormous chicken leg.