After the black-robed figures finished communicating, the others left.

They had clear divisions of labor, each with their own tasks.

The last black-robed figure, the leader, dragged Xu Zimei’s crystal coffin and directly leaped into the Teleportation Array of Phoenix Ancient City.

Darkness, endless darkness.

The entire world was in this state.

This was the end of the Teleportation Array, also the location of the Lihuo Abyss.

In the Teleportation Array, the time spent wasn’t actually long.

The Teleportation Array built by the Holy Court was indeed quite remarkable.

At least the speed of this Teleportation Array was notably fast.

When the black-robed figure arrived at this dark place,

He first formed a seal with his hands, and a strange symbol appeared in the void.

It then reflected into the darkness.

This symbol acted like a door-knocker, quickly blossoming in the darkness.

Then there was a sharp “crack” sound.

Like teeth grinding, this sound was particularly striking in the silent darkness.

Finally, a pitch-black door appeared in the void.

The black-robed figure picked up a key.

The keyhole turned slowly, and the door gradually opened.

Finally, as the black door fully opened, the black-robed figure, along with Xu Zimei’s crystal coffin, completely sank into the door.

Darkness came again, covering the entire Lihuo Abyss.

It returned to its usual calm.

……

Inside the door was another world.

To be precise, it was a small world not long established.

Volcanoes could be seen everywhere here.

And they were all active volcanoes, erupting countless times each day.

Beneath the volcanoes sat countless Blue People.

They surrounded the volcanoes, seemingly enjoying this blazing sensation.

When the black-robed figure arrived,

These Blue People began to change.

They shed their blue exterior like removing a blue garment.

What was exposed was a ball of red.

Transforming from Blue People to Red People.

This was their true form.

At a glance, there were at least a thousand Red People.

However, most of the Red People were asleep, with fewer than a hundred truly awake. subtex./subtex

"You’re here again?” a Red Person asked harshly upon seeing the black-robed figure.

"Why? Not welcome? Don’t forget our agreement,” the black-robed figure replied nonchalantly with a smile.

"An agreement is an agreement, but you previously attacked Shenghai City.

Didn’t you promise us a surefire success?

We sent so many Water Beasts, why were they completely defeated?” the Red Person questioned.

The black-robed figure recalled the Water Beasts killed by Xu Zimei and smiled, “Ran into some unexpected situations, but all solved.”

He pointed to the crystal coffin beside him and smiled, “See, I’ve brought it over.”

The Red People only then noticed the coffin beside them.

"This guy messed things up, but the main culprit has been captured,” the black-robed figure said with a smile.

"The aura on this guy is very strange,” several Red People surrounded the crystal coffin, frowning.

"It’s something that causes delays.”

"Are you saying, it’s that guy?” suddenly a Red Person widened his eyes and responded.

As if they had thought of something.

Initially, several Red People were indifferent, but now all their faces changed drastically.

They surrounded Xu Zimei densely.

"What’s wrong with you?” the black-robed man asked in confusion.

"Do you know him or what?”

"Remember that great battle?” a Red Person said.

The black-robed figure nodded slightly.

"We suspect he had contact with that escapee,” a Red Person said.

"How is that possible,” the black-robed figure was stunned.

"Why not? Do you not trust our perception?” the Red Person asked.

"Wake him up, we need to interrogate him.”

"Can’t wake him, he was hit by the Curse of Extinction, he’s barely alive,” the black-robed figure responded.

"You should know the importance of this,” the Red Person replied.

"We must try everything.

That escapee is always a big threat, possibly a key point to our perfect plan failing.”

"Haven’t you worn down his consciousness after all this time,” the black-robed figure asked discontentedly.

"We can’t do it, you Holy Court give it a try?” the Red Person retorted bluntly.

"Even the will of that one can’t be erased by Cang Tian, how can we?”

The black-robed figure fell silent.

He also knew the seriousness of this matter.

After that escapee disappeared, they almost searched the entire Blazing Flame Realm in secret but couldn’t find him.

At this rare moment with some clues, could they just miss it?

He thought for a moment and finally said, “Put him into the Myriad Water Streams.”

"I refuse,” the Red Person directly refuted.

"To heal the injuries from the Curse of Extinction, only the Myriad Water Streams can be tried,” the black-robed figure explained.

"And it’s not a hundred percent cure.

You choose yourself.

To know the whereabouts of the escapee, it’s the only way.”

The Red Person wanted to say more, but a Red Person beside stopped him.

The stopping Red Person smiled, “This matter is significant, we need to discuss it internally.

How about we give you an answer later?”

"At your convenience,” the black-robed figure nodded.

He replied, “Also, you need to discuss among yourselves.

I still need some Water Beasts.”

"What do you need Water Beasts for again?” the previous Red Person asked discontentedly.

"To destroy Shenghai City,” the black-robed figure replied.

"Will you fail again this time?

If you fail again, let the Holy Court figure it out on their own.”

"If our Holy Court could show up, why would we cooperate with you,” the black-robed figure chuckled.

……

Watching the retreating backs of the Red People,

The black-robed figure gradually collected his smile.

He spat on the ground.

"If not for you useless bunch still being of use, I’d have flattened you long ago.”

The Red People negotiated for a long time.

After about half a day, the black-robed man was getting a bit impatient.

Only then did he see them slowly approaching.

"If you don’t want, I’m ready to take him away,” the black-robed figure said blandly.

"Don’t rush,” the Red Person smiled.

"We’ve agreed to let him enter the Myriad Water Streams.”

"Fine, as soon as possible,” the black-robed figure replied.

"Understand that I brought him here.”

"Rest assured, when there’s information, we’ll share it.

After all, we’re both in this for our own needs,” the Red Person smiled.

The coffin containing Xu Zimei was gradually taken away.

He passed through several active volcanoes.

Finally, the full view of this small world was revealed.

The place surrounded by these active volcanoes turned out to be a naturally formed large pit.

But in reality, this wasn’t a pit; it was a lake.

The lake’s water was very special and extraordinary.

Inside, it projected a world of flames.

Water and fire are naturally incompatible.

But here, they are perfectly fused.

Water within fire, fire within water.

Presenting a state that defies nature.

The crystal coffin just stopped above it.