Seeing the confusion on everyone's faces, Tian Gang Zhenren smiled and explained in a relaxed tone, "I have temporarily severed the connection between this place and the outside world. For one year, no one will be able to enter this planet, nor will anyone be able to discover its location."
Hearing that Tian Gang Zhenren possessed such formidable abilities, Su Xi was instantly rendered speechless.
Such powerful means, yet he spoke of it so calmly. Was he perhaps too modest?
She was familiar with the techniques of manipulating heaven and earth, but a method that could erase a planet's location information was something she felt she had underestimated Tian Gang Zhenren's strength.
With such power, even they, in their prime, using all sorts of advanced technology in space, would have found it difficult to achieve. Much less now, when Tian Gang Zhenren relied solely on his own strength.
Comparing the two, it was instantly clear who was stronger.
With this thought, Su Xi suddenly realized a problem.
Such powerful techniques were not something just anyone could perform.
She looked at Tian Gang Zhenren, her eyes silently questioning, wanting to confirm her thoughts.
Could it be that he could accomplish all this because Tian Gang Zhenren was the Child of Destiny that Carl had been searching for, and therefore possessed the ability to control an entire planet?
Others did not have this capability.
Although she had countless questions in her heart, she had no idea what to do next, or how to complete the task.
After all, Tian Gang Zhenren wouldn't explain it to her; she could only continue as things were.
Su Xi looked at the scene before her, then up at Tian Gang Zhenren, changing the subject, "Grand Ancestor, we should go and find someone first."
She still hadn't found out where Ouyang Chu Ge was. After disappearing for so long, he might be in danger.
Since the matter here was resolved, it was natural to find him.
Upon hearing Su Xi's request, Tian Gang Zhenren nodded. Without asking further questions, he looked towards a certain direction and said, "I believe the person you are looking for should be over there."
After speaking, Tian Gang Zhenren had a strange expression on his face.
This was because not only did he not sense any danger in that direction, but there was also a peculiar aura. For Ouyang Chu Ge to be able to find that place, there might indeed be a significant problem.
Hearing that Tian Gang Zhenren had addressed Ouyang Chu Ge's situation, Su Xi immediately nodded and turned towards that direction.
After such a long time without any news from Ouyang Chu Ge, there was likely an issue. If there was a problem, then it was natural to find out what had happened.
Although Su Xi didn't particularly care about what others thought, she didn't want the people around her to be harmed. At this moment, it was crucial to find him.
Otherwise, if they missed him, they wouldn't know what dangers he might face.
The group walked in the direction Tian Gang Zhenren had pointed. They encountered no obstacles on the way.
Looking at everything before them, everyone began to feel something was amiss.
The Underworld was originally a place of eerie darkness, with lingering spirits everywhere, giving a very uncomfortable feeling.
However, the direction they were heading now not only didn't make them feel uncomfortable but was filled with light, exuding an indescribable beauty.
The sides of the road were lined with flowers, countless blossoms in full bloom vying for attention, emitting an unparalleled fragrance, like an April day in the human world, unforgettable.
It was nothing like the Underworld, but more like a tranquil retirement park in the mortal realm.
"What is going on?" Ghost Elder, despite having been to this place many times, had never encountered such a situation.
He never knew that the Underworld had such a place, nor could he ever believe that the Underworld could be like this.
Lin Qing looked at the scene before him, his eyes filled with surprise, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "If this place were described as the human world, I would believe it."
There was no trace of yin energy or spirits in this place.
A place like this should not exist in hell; it defied all logic. When circumstances are abnormal, there is bound to be a reason, and this matter was definitely strange.
Seeing everything around, Su Xi was not overly shocked. Instead, a hint of exasperation appeared on her face.
She had been fighting for her life outside, and Ouyang Chu Ge was actually resting in such a pleasant place. It was infuriating.
Su Xi had already decided that when she met Ouyang Chu Ge this time, she would have a serious talk with him.
Otherwise, if she let him get away with it, it would be hard to manage him in the future.
She had had enough of being taken advantage of; she couldn't afford to repeat the experience.
As the group walked a little further, they soon came upon a lake.
The lake was vast, stretching as far as the eye could see. All paths were blocked by the lake, and no other routes could be found.
The entire surface of the water was pitch black, making it impossible to see what lay beneath. However, from the sensitive perception of a cultivator, it was clear that this place held great danger.
Looking at the scene, Su Xi felt completely exasperated.
Should they fly over this vast, strange lake, or swim across it?
Moreover, looking at the lake water, Su Xi felt that the idea of flying over was not feasible, and swimming across would likely present many problems.
The bottom of the water did not look like a safe place. Although what lay within was unclear, a dangerous aura emanated from it.
Unable to think of a solution for the moment, Su Xi looked at Tian Gang Zhenren beside her, seeking further assistance.
Since the great master was nearby, it was only natural to make good use of him. With Tian Gang Zhenren present, many troubles could certainly be avoided.
At the very least, the current problem was not something she, a minor figure, needed to be responsible for.
Having made this decision, Su Xi directly stated what should be done.
Tian Gang Zhenren glanced at the endless expanse of water before him and couldn't help but chuckle, "This is merely some minor 'Weak Water.' There's no problem."
Hearing Tian Gang Zhenren's words, Ghost Elder's lips twitched.
Weak Water could not support anything; even ordinary people who came into contact with a little would have their entire bodies rot, with no cure. Even more incredibly, souls could be affected.
There was once a cultivation prodigy who, by accidentally touching Weak Water, turned into a pile of bones.
Although his life was saved by potent elixirs, he had absolutely no possibility of continuing his cultivation, becoming a cripple forever.
Even ghosts, upon contact with Weak Water, would be directly swallowed and reduced to dregs. And this was the current situation.
Now, Tian Gang Zhenren actually called Weak Water "some minor things." He couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness. Was this guy for real?
Ghost Elder subconsciously glanced at Su Xi, wanting to know if Tian Gang Zhenren was exaggerating. However, seeing Tian Gang Zhenren's calm expression, he realized that he was overthinking things.
As Tian Gang Zhenren made a motion with his hand, Ghost Elder suddenly felt the air pressure around him drastically increase.
Then, the Weak Water before them parted into two, and although it continued to flow, a path opened up in the middle, wide enough for people to walk.
"Let's go," Tian Gang Zhenren called out and began to walk forward.
Ghost Elder, witnessing everything that had just transpired, couldn't help but swallow, finding it hard to believe.
They were both at the Mahayana stage of cultivation, yet why was there such a vast difference between him and Tian Gang Zhenren?
Indeed, comparing oneself to others was enough to drive one mad.
Seeing the disappointment on Ghost Elder's face, Su Xi patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't be discouraged. Practice more, and you'll get better."
Ghost Elder looked at what was happening before him and felt a wave of helplessness.
Even if his strength was weaker, it wasn't Su Xi's place to comfort him.
Su Xi's strength was only that of a minor character; on what grounds was she comforting him?
Giving Su Xi a big roll of his eyes, Ghost Elder directly followed behind Tian Gang Zhenren, leaving Su Xi with his retreating back.
Lin Qing watched the exchange between Ghost Elder and Su Xi and smiled.
The current situation seemed quite favorable.
However.
He looked up at Tian Gang Zhenren's retreating figure, contemplating what his Grand Ancestor was thinking.
He was certain that Tian Gang Zhenren understood his intentions, but he was not exposing them or preventing them, which seemed a bit unusual.
Only by understanding the Grand Ancestor's thoughts could he find a way to resolve the current difficulties.
Su Xi was unaware of what Lin Qing was thinking. She was currently walking forward with her head down, eager to find Ouyang Chu Ge's whereabouts quickly.
Although the Weak Water had been parted by Tian Gang Zhenren, she still felt a sense of awe at the water curtains, tens of meters high on either side.
If she walked too slowly, and the water curtain fell, she had no idea what the consequences would be. Although uncertain, she clearly did not want to experience them.
Having nervously crossed the Weak Water, the scene before her shocked Su Xi even further.
Instead of anything formidable appearing, there was suddenly a village.
Smoke curled from the chimneys in the village, and people were strolling about in twos and threes, their faces displaying a calm and peaceful aura, seemingly unaffected by the atmosphere outside.
The only difference was that these pedestrians looked peculiar, completely unlike normal humans.
Everyone had dark skin, and strange growths on their heads.
At first glance, they presented a very peculiar appearance.
"Where is this place?" Su Xi turned to look at Tian Gang Zhenren, seeking the answer she desired.
This place was too bizarre; she had no idea what it was.
Tian Gang Zhenren smiled and looked at the person approaching, saying, "I shouldn't be the one to explain this. Let your companion tell you, and you'll know."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone saw someone emerge from the front, blocking their view.
Ouyang Chu Ge.
Su Xi, seeing Ouyang Chu Ge who had been missing for a long time, displayed surprise on her face.
Although Ouyang Chu Ge looked the same as before, she somehow felt that everything about him was different.