Divine King of Honour Chapter 1920: Baili Xiaoxue

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Previously on Divine King of Honour...
After attending the Netherworld Lord's month-long lecture, Xu Nian was summoned by her personally. The Netherworld Lord revealed she knew Xu Nian had thwarted her plans by preventing Leng Yanran's sacrifice. Though angered, she spared Xu Nian because he delivered a mysterious box, instead assigning him a future task to be completed in the Divine World.

"Actually, the task I need you to perform is quite simple. Once you arrive in the Divine World, you must locate someone named Luo Xue and present her with this Jade Sword. She will naturally understand what needs to be done." The Netherworld Lord stated.

"Where in the Divine World can this person be found?" Xu Nian inquired.

"Here is a map. Follow it, and you will find her at the designated location," the Netherworld Lord replied, handing Xu Nian a scroll along with a Jade Sword.

The Jade Sword appeared ancient, its surface etched with intricate, mysterious patterns.

As for the material it was crafted from, Xu Nian had never encountered anything like it and couldn't identify it.

However, this detail was inconsequential to him; his sole responsibility was to deliver the item.

"Very well, I promise to fulfill the task for the Holy Master," Xu Nian affirmed.

A faint smile touched the Netherworld Lord's lips. "As long as you deliver it, she will undoubtedly reward you handsomely. After all, she is a Divine King."

"A Divine King?" Xu Nian expressed his surprise.

He was taken aback to learn that the individual the Netherworld Lord wished him to meet held such a prestigious title.

"Should you complete this mission successfully, I will cease pursuing the matter of your disruption to my plans. This token serves as your passage; you may return to the Immortal Realm. Upon presenting this token, they will acknowledge that you have fulfilled the delivery," the Netherworld Lord continued.

"Thank you, Holy Master!" Hearing this, Xu Nian was overjoyed and accepted the token.

With a wave of his hand, the Netherworld Lord caused Xu Nian to feel a dizzying shift of surroundings before vanishing from the hall, only to reappear in the bustling plaza.

Immediately after Xu Nian's departure, the Netherworld Lord's gaze shifted towards a shadowed corner of the hall.

"Are you truly intent on not meeting him? You realize that your journey to the Divine World may be an extended one," the Netherworld Lord addressed the figure in the corner.

"No, my current strength is far inferior to his, making a meeting pointless at this juncture. Should destiny permit it, we shall encounter each other in the Divine World. For now, my sole focus is on achieving a breakthrough to the Divine-level, and then assisting Master in breaking free from this world's constraints," an alluring woman's voice emerged as she stepped forward.

Had Xu Nian been present, he would have been utterly astonished.

For this individual was none other than Tantai Xun Yan, who had previously departed from the Immortal Realm.

Although he was aware that Tantai Xun Yan was in the Netherworld, Xu Nian's attempts to gather information about her had proven fruitless.

Left with no other options, Xu Nian had eventually abandoned his search.

Little did he know that Tantai Xun Yan was within the Netherworld Lord's palace, having accepted him as her mentor.

"Such unwavering devotion is commendable. Escaping this world's confines is no simple feat, but your Yin Yang Dual Body bloodline, once you reach the Divine-level, will enable me to condense a physical form. This is far more suitable for me than forcibly seizing another's body," the Netherworld Lord remarked with a slight smile.

Having unexpectedly discovered Tantai Xun Yan, he had taken her under his wing.

Looking back, it seemed like a fortunate turn of events.

Once she possessed a physical body, the possibility of transcending the Netherworld's limitations, achieving the God King Realm, and ascending to the Divine World was within reach.

"I shall not disappoint you, Master," Tantai Xun Yan declared, her eyes filled with determination.

However, as her gaze fell upon the spot where Xu Nian had stood, a hint of wistfulness crossed her face.

The reason she had avoided meeting Xu Nian was her commitment to more pressing matters.

Only upon the successful completion of these objectives could she find true peace in meeting him.

At that point, she vowed, she would dedicate herself to staying by Xu Nian's side, never to part again.

"Xu Nian, await me in the Divine World. I will find you," Tantai Xun Yan whispered to herself, her expression hopeful.

Unbeknownst to Xu Nian, the very Tantai Xun Yan he had been searching for had just passed him by.

Having successfully completed his assigned task, Xu Nian saw no reason to linger within the Netherworld God Temple.

After offering his farewells to Ye Shumin, Xu Nian departed from the Netherworld God Temple's vicinity, setting his course towards the entrance of the Sealing God Battlefield.

During his journey, Xu Nian made renewed inquiries regarding Bai Tianhan's mentor and any news of Tantai Xun Yan, but his efforts yielded no results.

Resigned, he had no choice but to abandon his search.

His estimations suggested that Bai Tianhan's mentor had likely already departed the Netherworld or perhaps ascended to the Divine World.

Given the vastness of the Netherworld, locating a specific individual was an exceedingly difficult undertaking.

Upon reaching the entrance of the Sealing God Battlefield, his path remained unobstructed, thanks to the Netherworld Lord's token.

Without hesitation, Xu Nian proceeded directly towards the Fengtian Pavilion.

Shortly thereafter, Xu Nian arrived at the Fengtian Pavilion.

Upon entering the establishment, Xu Nian immediately noticed the striking woman, who possessed the cultivation of a Daluo God Perfect Level.

At this moment, with Xu Nian's Insight Realm having reached the Great Dao Perfection Realm, he could keenly perceive the woman's formidable aura.

"Mission accomplished?" the woman inquired with a captivating smile as she observed Xu Nian's arrival.

"The mission was not disgraced!" Xu Nian declared with a laugh, presenting the Netherworld Lord's token.

Upon examining the token, the woman cast a curious glance at Xu Nian.

Her expression then shifted to one of evident amazement.

"Your Insight Realm is already at the Great Dao Perfection Realm?" The Fengtian Pavilion Master exclaimed in astonishment.

"I had a few fortunate encounters in the Netherworld," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

He understood that concealing his Insight Realm from the formidable woman before him was impossible.

"It seems your expedition yielded substantial rewards. Since you have fulfilled the task, I will honor my promise. Here are the map and mechanism schematics for the Netherworld King’s Tomb," the Fengtian Pavilion Master stated.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian rejoiced and promptly accepted the Jade Scroll.

Examining the contents of the Jade Scroll, Xu Nian was filled with elation.

The information detailing the Netherworld King’s Tomb on the scroll was remarkably thorough.

"Incidentally, I have some news for you. During your absence, the Netherworld King’s Tomb underwent tremors, and its outermost restrictions have crumbled. Numerous powerful cultivators are now venturing into the tomb. However, they pose no real threat to you at this stage," the Fengtian Pavilion Master chuckled.

"Thank you for the information, Pavilion Master," Xu Nian said quickly.

"As you have completed my task, I shall depart. It is time for me to return to the Divine World. Little one, your talent is immense; perhaps our paths will cross again in the Divine World?" the Fengtian Pavilion Master remarked with a laugh.

"You are returning to the Divine World, Senior?" Xu Nian inquired, a touch of surprise in his voice.

"Indeed, my objectives here have been met, so it is time to head back. Remember, my name is Baili Xiaoxue," the Fengtian Pavilion Master replied with a smile.

"Baili Xiaoxue?" Xu Nian was considerably taken aback, promptly committing the name to memory.

Then, Xu Nian observed the woman offer a charming smile, and with a swift distortion of space, she vanished from sight.

Concurrently, the entire Fengtian Pavilion dematerialized.

The patrons who had been drinking in the tavern were abruptly deposited onto the snowy ground, their faces etched with bewilderment.

How could the Fengtian Pavilion simply vanish into thin air?

Now, where would they go to acquire information?

Witnessing the inexplicable disappearance of the Fengtian Pavilion, Xu Nian sank into deep thought.

What was Baili Xiaoxue’s true motive for being here? Was it solely to have him deliver the box to the Netherworld Lord?

And why did the Netherworld Lord instruct him to deliver the Jade Sword to Divine King Luo Xue?

What grand scheme were they orchestrating?

However, Xu Nian could not unravel these mysteries and eventually relinquished the effort, setting his course toward the Netherworld King’s Tomb.