You, a living person, are telling me I've served in the underworld for ten years?

She had never encountered a strange space that could so easily suppress her original holy light!
Taking advantage of the moment when the opponent was distracted, Chen Yang made his move!

A golden light flickered in his eyes!
The long-suppressed core golden-red flame of the "Blazing Fire Immortal Technique" suddenly ignited! His entire being transformed into a blazing flame imbued with an incinerating will! His speed reached its limit! Like a sharp arrow tearing through a galaxy, he fiercely attacked!
The woman reacted incredibly quickly! Suppressing her shock, holy light gathered around her, and her movements no longer pursued a sacred and majestic judgment, but returned to the purest fighting instincts!
The platinum daggers slashed out countless precise, cunning, and ruthless streaks of light! Each strike contained pure physical destructive power, coupled with a purifying will that could erode the soul!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two figures fought like two stars colliding at high speed! A fierce battle raged in this silent zone of star fragments!
Chen Yang's fiery energy coalesced in his fists and feet, each whip kick and straight punch carrying explosive, scorching power! The explosions as his fists tore through the air were like thunder! A savage collision of pure speed, skill, and a burning, inextinguishable will!
The woman was like a dancer of light in the storm!
The platinum dagger in her hand was unpredictable, sometimes striking like a venomous snake to pierce the enemy's vitals, sometimes splitting a mountain like a knight's greatsword! The wings of light behind her flapped not just for decoration, but each flap brought with it a terrifying surge of holy light, attempting to slow down the fiery trajectory that was impacting Chen Yang!

Her fighting skills were extremely refined and precise, bearing the obvious marks of ancient warfare!
The two have completely different fighting styles.

One was like a humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex, his every move a raging inferno, his attacks wide and sweeping yet containing the fierce power of martial arts; the other was like a holy angel of war, his moves carrying impeccable defense and extremely sharp counterattacks, each move carrying a cold and merciless sense of judgment.

The two sides' energies are fundamentally opposite and cannot cancel each other out or transform into one another! The raging fire cannot extinguish a pure physical holy artifact attack, and the holy light cannot instantly burn through Chen Yang's powerful physical body enhanced by the Fiery Immortal Technique and the natural strong resistance to foreign energies granted by the Li Rou Space!
This is a head-on, real, and pure battle to see who has the greater strength, the stronger will, and the better fighting skills!
Each clash of fists, feet, and weapons unleashed a terrifying sonic shockwave, a mixture of deafening metallic clang, thunderous roars, raging flames, and sacred chants! Space fragments were scattered and flung apart by the dissipating energy shockwaves!

Chen Yang relied on his superhuman physical body and unwavering fighting spirit! He combined the domineering power of the Fiery Immortal Technique with the resilience of the Pure Subtle Essence Descent, enduring several attacks from the woman's light spikes aimed at his vital points!
Several deep, horrific wounds, charred black by holy light, appeared on his shoulders, ribs, and outer thighs! But he seemed to feel no pain! His eyes shone like burning golden-red amber!

He blasted away the woman's light shield with a single punch! Seizing the moment she retreated, he unleashed a "Fire Cloud Claw" strike from an incredible angle!
scoff!

The pale gold rune-covered soft armor mask that held the woman above her nose could not withstand the repeated, overwhelming fire elemental impacts and powerful physical tearing! It was forcibly ripped off from her brow bone!

A flash of golden light! The mask came off completely!

A face was exposed to the faint starlight of the Sumeru space.

A sharply defined silhouette, sculpted like ice and snow! A straight, prominent nose! Lines as perfect as those of an ancient Greek sculpture!

But what was most striking were those ice-blue eyes, now filled with shock and disbelief! Deep within the pupils, faint golden vertical lines seemed to ripple slightly, like some kind of remnant mark from a mythical era!

And then there's that long, straight hair that's no longer bound by the mask, cascading down like pure, molten gold dust!
Westerners! Blonde hair and blue eyes! Breathtakingly beautiful! Yet they possess a steely coldness and a sacred aloofness!

"you…!"

The woman instinctively covered her face, then lowered her hand, the movement ruffling her golden hair. Shock in her eyes transformed into raging fury! It was as if having her mask ripped off was like having some symbol torn apart!

"You heretic blasphemer! You must pay the price!"

A crack seemed to appear in the icy coldness of her voice, revealing a burning rage! Holy light gathered around her once more! Her killing intent intensified!
Chen Yang was also taken aback. He hadn't expected that this mysterious and powerful angel would be such a young foreign woman!

"stop!"

He took a step back, avoiding the powerful attack that the opponent was preparing again.

"I'm not your enemy! Otherwise, I wouldn't have torn off your mask just now, but your arm! Let me finish!"

The woman's movements faltered slightly, but the dazzling holy light did not dissipate. Her icy blue eyes were fixed on Chen Yang, like a young female hunter locking onto a dragon.

"This is the core defense zone of that sinister base! You infiltrated there and possess such blasphemous power! And you still want to deny it?"

"Core defense zone?"

Chen Yang keenly grasped this information.

"You mean... that Jitong 'Warehouse R&D Center' is actually your defense base?"

His eyes flashed with a sharp light! So that's it! No wonder the protective measures were so specifically and strangely targeted!

This place is actually one of the enemy's core strongholds, or even the base of their elite forces?!

The place where the medicine was produced... and its relationship to this place...

"Humph."

The woman snorted coldly and did not answer, but the wariness and hatred in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Chen Yang took a deep breath, suppressing the searing pain in his arm and wound, and said in a deep voice.

"I infiltrated there to investigate the source and destination of a certain drug!"

His gaze was sharp as a sword, piercing straight into the other person's eyes.

"That potion... was dark blue, viscous, and exuded an aura that combined life force with a cold, corrosive, and twisting presence!"
It originated from the underground factory of the Jitong Express No. 7 Port Warehousing Center! But it is by no means the final product of the research there!
It's just one of the raw materials! And your base... is very likely related to its final distribution, or even more crucial experiments! Am I lying?!

He spoke quickly, but every word was like an iron nail, striking the blonde woman's heartstrings.

The woman's icy blue pupils contracted sharply! Although they immediately returned to their cold state, that fleeting change did not escape Chen Yang's notice! Sure enough!
She knew!
"Who exactly are you?!"

The woman neither refuted nor admitted anything. The murderous intent in her voice lessened slightly, but it carried a scrutiny that was even more piercing than ice.

"That underground port base... there's no way an ordinary person could infiltrate it and come out alive!"

"Ordinary people?"

Chen Yang's lips curled into a bloodthirsty smile.

"I am Chen Yang, the leader of Qingwei Sect!"

Qingwei…the master of the Eastern Xuanmen lineage? The woman's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"As for how I can stand here and say these things to you..." Chen Yang paused, his gaze sweeping across the vast and mysterious band of star fragments around him, before settling on the Tree of Life that exuded a gentle and inclusive aura.

"You can take a closer look and experience the differences here."

The blonde woman subconsciously glanced around at her surroundings.

When she touched the omnipresent, faint yet incredibly pure stardust energy in this space with her primordial holy light, especially when enveloped by the gentle and inclusive life force emanating from the verdant Tree of Life—

hum!
The Holy Light Core within her body, which was operating at high speed and maintaining its fighting posture, trembled slightly!
It was a resonance and comfort originating from the very source of life! Like a wanderer suddenly stepping into a sacred land filled with nourishing springs!

The holy light energy was not weakened at that moment; on the contrary, upon contact with this peculiar aura, it revealed an indescribable sense of activity and refinement! It was as if… pure life energy was even more refined here! And the power of light could operate closer to its original essence?!

The physical feedback from these subtle changes is more intuitive than any words!

"This...this..." For the first time, genuine astonishment appeared in her eyes!

This is by no means a filthy or depraved place! Quite the opposite!

"good."

Chen Yang sensed the stirring deep within her soul, his voice steady and carrying an all-knowing control.

"This is a naturally formed blessed land, outside the laws of the present world, forming a pure and tranquil universe."

It not only transcends worldly prying eyes, but also allows one to trace back to the source, nourish the soul, and purify true essence. No matter where your power originates—light? Or an unknown sacred source? Here, you can find a glimmer of hope to return to your true nature!

His gaze, almost tangible, fell upon Alice's stunningly beautiful face, a mixture of surprise and shock. Every word he uttered carried an invisible weight as it struck her wavering defenses.

"This is a wonderful way for you to understand the true nature of your own power and solidify your immortal foundation, achieving twice the result with half the effort!"

Alice took a deep breath, and the fresh, spiritual energy in the space filled her lungs, bringing an unprecedented sense of comfort that unconsciously relaxed her tense nerves.

She no longer concealed her desire, looking intently at Chen Yang, her gaze direct and frank.

“This place is… amazing.”

This power is irresistible.

“I need more.”

She changed the subject and frankly stated her purpose.

"My organization, 'Eye of Holy Light,' is already running out of resources."

Whether it's the 'Holy Light Crystals' used to strengthen ourselves or the special substances used to sustain our operations, we are suffering defeat after defeat.

"They provided us with several crucial 'raw materials' that we desperately needed, allowing us to catch our breath while they guarded our stronghold."

She paused, her tone tinged with bitterness.

"This is... an equivalent exchange."

"For resources?"

A knowing smile appeared on Chen Yang's lips, radiating confidence and arrogance.

“Then stay here! The contents of my Sumeru Grotto-Heaven are far beyond what the Heavenly Dao Alliance or the ‘Eye of Holy Radiance’ behind you can imagine!”

With a casual wave of his hand, the soil in a nearby medicinal garden churned, and a strange vermilion fruit, about a foot tall and radiating a precious light, burst forth from the ground. Its instantly ripened, fragrant aroma filled the air, and the essence it contained resonated with and stirred the power within Alice's body.

"This is the 'Earthly Fruit,' which, though not top-tier, is extremely beneficial for you to sort out the complex and heterogeneous energies and solidify your fundamental foundation."

As long as you remain loyal to the faction I represent, these resources will be plentiful from now on! They are millions of times better than the 'hardship pay' you'd receive for being cannon fodder for the Heavenly Alliance!

Looking at the spirit fruit that had clearly been created out of thin air yet was radiating an alluring power, and feeling the boundless vitality that permeated the space, Alice's last trace of hesitation was shattered by the enormous benefits.

She knew very well that the person in front of her was unfathomable, but she also knew that this might be the only chance for her and her companions to change their fate.

"I admit, it's better here."

She finally made her decision, her voice firm and resolute.

“I can stay and provide you with intelligence to fight against the Heavenly Alliance.”

even."

She paused, a sharp glint flashing in her blue eyes.

“I can try to persuade my fellow sisters to get more people to join.”

Their relationship with the Heavenly Alliance was merely one of contractual employment, not blind loyalty.

But that's on the condition that you can provide sufficient shelter and... the resources they need.

Her gaze returned to the vibrant medicinal herb garden.

A glint of light flashed in Chen Yang's deep eyes; this was a greater gain than he had expected!
"can!"

He readily agreed.

"I would gladly allow all your sisters, and even more partners who share this belief, to enter this space!"

His tone suddenly turned cold, carrying an unquestionable air of authority.

"But! This place is the foundation of my life! Anyone who steps into this place must swear the strictest soul oath! You must ensure that everyone who enters keeps their mouth shut and never betrays you! If there is even the slightest thought of leaking information, I will make her soul be scattered and never be a threat again, without the Heavenly Dao Alliance having to lift a finger!"

An invisible, terrifying pressure descended instantly, locking onto Alice and sending a chill down her spine.

Alice felt the chilling killing intent, her pretty face turned pale, and then she nodded solemnly and forcefully, almost swearing an oath with the very essence of her life.

"Rest assured, Mr. Chen! I, Aria Moonshine, hereby swear by the very essence of my soul! All those I bring into this place will keep the secret and be eternally loyal to the camp you represent. If they harbor even the slightest intention to leak secrets or betray, I am willing to suffer the backlash of the very essence of this world, to be annihilated in body and soul, never to be reborn! I am willing to vouch for all of them!"

A faint yet clear soul fluctuation emanated from between her brows, carrying the aura of a contract and merging into this space.

Chen Yang withdrew his oppressive aura with satisfaction, and the atmosphere returned to normal.

"Very good! Now, tell me, where is the core of this Heavenly Dao Alliance stronghold? Where does the 'potion' you are guarding ultimately end up? And what is their 'Black Tortoise Plan'?"

When these things were mentioned, Alice's face showed frustration and embarrassment.

"Mr. Chen, you have overestimated our level."

The Heavenly Alliance is extremely wary of outsiders like us who hire others. Our mission is very clear.

They take turns guarding the designated area and driving away any non-friendly personnel who approach.

As for the internal structure of the stronghold? We have no right to enter the core area. The area beyond the energy shield you previously breached is completely inaccessible to us. 'Project Xuanwu'? This is the first time we've heard this name from you.

As for those blue potions…

She shook her head with a wry smile.

"Our only responsibility is to ensure that they are packed into specially sealed boxes at the designated time, and then directly taken away and escorted by bodyguards dressed in silver-gray clothing and wearing white masks."

As for where it's being transported? We have no authority to know any route or destination.

"You really don't know?" (End of Chapter)