The Legend of the Netherworld

Lin Xiao flew through the ancient forest like an arrow. The river under his feet turned into a silver light and quickly passed behind him.

He used the "Dragon Traveling the Four Seas" technique, and his figure became looming, leaving only a light breeze and the slight trembling of grass and trees.

As they moved forward, the river gradually changed from a wide channel to a winding stream, and Lin Xiao's expression became more solemn.

He stared straight ahead with a sharp gaze.

Suddenly, he stopped and found a few scattered feathers by the stream.

Lin Xiao bent down to pick up the feathers, and gently wiped them with his fingertips. There was still a barely perceptible trace of blood on the feathers.

His eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, "This is the feather of the Canglan Winged Bird... It seems that it did not escape the clutches of the Queen of the Green Water Snake."

Lin Xiao's steps became more cautious. At this moment, fog suddenly spread in front of him, gradually obscuring his vision, and the whole world seemed to be plunged into a mist.

The fog surged in like a tide, instantly engulfing the view ahead. The visibility around him dropped sharply, and Lin Xiao could only see things one meter in front of him.

The chill came over him, and his heart tightened. He immediately mobilized his strength, with the dagger hanging above his head, and vigilantly protected his back.

Suddenly, "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!" Several hidden weapons mixed with cold and gloomy air shot out from the depths of the fog.

Lin Xiao's dagger spun quickly, blocking all the hidden weapons with a crisp "ding ding" sound.

However, every time the dagger counterattacked, it hit nothing and did not hit any target.

Lin Xiao's eyes sank slightly. He stepped forward and stretched out both palms, performing the "Tiger Roar Palm". A low tiger roar was heard, and a palm print flew forward and instantly hit the big tree in front. The trunk exploded and wood chips scattered everywhere.

However, the thick fog still persisted and the enemy remained hidden in the darkness.

Lin Xiao's eyes turned cold, he gripped his sword tightly, sneered, and said sternly: "The dignified Green Water Snake Queen can only hide in the dark and attack secretly. It's really disappointing."

At this moment, a cold voice came from the fog with a mocking tone: "Hmph, it seems that ordinary tricks don't work on you. How did you find me?" The voice was ethereal, as if coming from all directions.

Lin Xiao sneered contemptuously, his voice steady, "Back at the Jade Water Pond, that white snake demon wasn't even close to the fifth level of Transformation. I've fought the Shadow Wolf King before, and I know his strength well. The gap between him and you is obvious."

The voice sounded again, with a hint of surprise: "Oh? Then how did you know I was hiding here?"

Lin Xiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smug smile: "It's very simple, because of the 'Resurrection Grass'." His tone was calm, as if everything was under control.

"Resurrection grass? How do you explain this?" There was confusion in his voice.

Lin Xiao continued, "Resurrection Grass grows in a humid environment, and the soil under the waterfall is suitable for its growth.

After you pull it up, you will inevitably look for an equally humid place to transplant it, and here - filled with thick fog, abundant humidity, and unknown to anyone, is your ideal hiding place.

Furthermore, you will not easily give up this inheritance outside the Ancient Forest."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sneer echoed in the mist, and there was a hint of approval in the voice: "Not bad, you have some brains. No wonder the Shadow Wolf King was defeated by you."

Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden movement in the fog. A snake demon suddenly jumped out and rushed towards Lin Xiao's head with a fierce murderous aura.

Lin Xiao's pupils suddenly shrank, and he quickly held his sword horizontally to block. There was a loud "clang" sound, and the snake demon collided violently with the sword. He felt a huge force coming, and the sword bent instantly, almost pressing on his chest.

He felt a tightness in his chest and took a few steps back. The blood in his body surged and he almost lost his balance.

At this moment, a strong wind suddenly arose, blowing away the surrounding fog. Lin Xiao finally saw the enemy before him clearly—the true Green Water Snake Queen!

Lin Xiao stood by the stream, staring at the Green Water Snake opposite.

She was wearing a light green long dress, and her beautiful and elegant face was reflected in the faint light of the water.

Her skin was as white as snow, her features delicate, as if untouched by the worldly air, like a fairy descended from heaven. Her gaze was cold, as if condensed with endless frost, as she stared intently at Lin Xiao. She gently raised the scepter in her hand, which seemed to be made of condensed water, and a faint blue luster flowed from her fingertips.

The two men faced each other across the gurgling stream. Surrounded by snake monsters, their scales flashing with a cold light, they all stared at Lin Xiao, as if they would rush forward at the command.

Lin Xiao's heart moved slightly, and he thought to himself: "This Jade Water Snake Queen is so outstanding in appearance. She is actually such a beautiful and incomparable demon. It's really surprising."

However, he quickly suppressed these distracting thoughts, his eyes becoming cold and sharp again, and he reminded himself vigilantly: "The more beautiful a woman is, the more dangerous she is."

He slowly tightened his grip on the sword in his hand, circulated his energy, and let the true energy in his body surge like a tide, preparing for a fierce battle.

The Queen of Green Water Snakes raised her hand slightly, waved her scepter lightly, and the stream suddenly became agitated.

Lin Xiao saw the water surging, and a huge water snake suddenly jumped out of the water. Its scales flashed coldly in the sunlight, and its mouth opened wide, roaring at Lin Xiao.

The huge airflow mixed with water vapor rushed towards him, and Lin Xiao couldn't help but raise his arms to block the impact of the water. The cheers of the snake demons came to his ears, the sound was like a tide, and the hissing sound was chilling.

Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes, sensing the murderous intent of the surrounding snake demons, but he was in no rush to attack. He knew the Jade Water Snake Queen's true killing move had yet to be revealed, and all this was merely a test.

Looking at the smug expression on the Jade Water Snake Queen's face, Lin Xiao sneered, his lips curled up slightly as he said sarcastically, "You're afraid of me, yet you're trying to act calm and composed. If you weren't afraid, why didn't you wait for me at the Jade Water Pond instead of coming here?"

The Jade Water Snake Queen's expression darkened instantly, her eyes brimming with anger. Suppressing her rage, she coldly replied, "What a joke! I'm afraid of you!" Though her voice was cold, the ripples in her tone couldn't completely conceal her inner uneasiness.

She waved the staff in her hand again, and the stream surged again. The water snake suddenly rose into the air again and roared at Lin Xiao, as if venting her anger.

However, this time, Lin Xiao did not choose to resist, but stood there quietly, allowing the water vapor and air flow to hit his body.

His eyes remained calm, even with a hint of mocking smile.

He raised his head slightly and said coldly, "Inwardly, you're deeply wary of my methods. You don't know how the Shadow Wolf King lost to me, so you're afraid. You're afraid you'll follow in his footsteps and be killed by me. That's why you used a fake Snake Queen to deceive me at the Blue Water Pond, trying to confuse the real with the fake."

The face of the Queen of Green Water Snake turned ashen, and blue veins throbbed on her fair wrists. It was obvious that Lin Xiao had hit a sore spot.

Her anger surged like boiling water, her face now flushed crimson, her once stoic features now blazing, a trace of her celestial coolness gone. She gritted her teeth and raged, "You smartass! I'll make you regret this!" Her voice was icy, yet the fury mingled within was undisguised.

As she finished speaking, the huge water snake suddenly opened its bloody mouth, let out a deafening roar, and rushed towards Lin Xiao.

At the same time, the surrounding snake demons also attacked together, shooting poisonous darts in their hands at Lin Xiao like raindrops. The air was suddenly filled with a strong fishy smell, which was nauseating.