Chapter 2390

Lin Moyu did not press further; he could not show any signs of anxiety right now.

After a moment, the Third Ancestor suddenly asked, "What use do you have for the hell fragment?"

Lin Moyu replied, "Don't worry about what use I have for it. Regardless, it is useful to me."

"Do you know that if a hell fragment emerges, it might very well destroy this world?"

Lin Moyu caught the key piece of information: emerges!

These two words held immense significance.

Lin Moyu whispered, "Is the hell fragment sealed? Who sealed it? Could it be the Nether Clan?"

Chapter 2994: Do You Want to Counter-Kill Kurong?

With every word Lin Moyu spoke, the Third Ancestor's breathing grew slightly heavier.

He realized that from just the tiny sliver of information he had revealed, Lin Moyu was able to deduce so much.

The Third Ancestor asked, "How do you know about the Nether Clan?"

Lin Moyu said, "You told me."

The Third Ancestor refuted in a low voice, "When did this old man ever say that?"

Lin Moyu replied, "I once bought a large amount of information from you, and within those records was some information regarding the Nether Clan."

The Third Ancestor said, "This old man knows of those records. They only mentioned the Nether Clan, and said absolutely nothing about any connection to hell."

Lin Moyu said, "There were once six fellows who called themselves the Six Nether Elders who came to hunt me down. In the end, I counter-killed them, and from their mouths, I learned some things about the Nether Clan."

"By the way, the Nether Clan seems to originate from the Nether Black Pool of hell. When hell shattered back then, a portion of the Nether Black Pool was preserved, which eventually evolved into the Nether Clan."

"I guess that a hell fragment is together with the Nether Black Pool, playing a catalytic role in the evolution of the Nether Clan."

Lin Moyu had once again deduced a vast amount of information from the Third Ancestor's words.

Now, Lin Moyu was eighty percent certain that a hell fragment must exist within the ancestral land of the Nether Clan.

The problem now was that he did not know where the Nether Clan was located.

But it didn't matter. Even if he didn't know, the Third Ancestor did.

"It seems that hell fragment really is with the Nether Clan."

Lin Moyu did not ask directly, but muttered to himself, "Since that's the case, I'll just go to the Nether Clan and demand it. This deal…"

Before he could finish, the Third Ancestor interrupted him, "I agree to your previous condition."

Lin Moyu looked at the Third Ancestor with a smile, "But I already know the whereabouts of the hell fragment."

The Third Ancestor said, "One must be honest and trustworthy. If this old man hadn't told you just now, you wouldn't have known."

Lin Moyu sighed, showing a hint of helplessness. "Very well then, as per our agreement, you will tell me all the information about that hell fragment, valued at one ice-fire dao stone."

This time, the Third Ancestor was very straightforward. He took out a jade plate, and with a slight movement of his soul, sent a stream of information into it.

Lin Moyu thought to himself, "It really is like this. The Third Ancestor wouldn't even tell Lu Lian such important information."

Lin Moyu could already see that in the Third Ancestor's eyes, the importance of information was strictly categorized.

The highest level of information could only be held by himself.

This also indirectly proved that the Third Ancestor was indeed a cautious businessman.

What is a cautious businessman? It means he would never fully trust anyone; no matter how close someone was, he would keep secrets.

Yet such a person was also very trustworthy, and in some aspects, someone who could be relied upon.

Everyone has their own secrets, and Lin Moyu had many of his own, so he did not mind this.

He traded with cash on delivery, exchanging an ice-fire dao stone for this jade plate.

Lin Moyu smiled and said, "You made a huge profit on this deal."

The Third Ancestor did not think so. "You must be careful; this is no laughing matter."

Lin Moyu smiled, "Don't worry. To tell you the truth, I have obtained a hell fragment before."

The Third Ancestor's hair stood on end. "What happened afterward?"

Lin Moyu waved his hand, "Am I not standing here alive and well?"

Seeing Lin Moyu's demeanor, the Third Ancestor sighed in relief.

However, he still warned, "Regardless, you must still be careful. The Nether Clan is not easy to deal with."

Lin Moyu said, "I will keep that in mind!"

Saying so, he placed the jade plate against his forehead to check the information inside.

The information in the jade plate was extremely precious, valued at one ice-fire dao stone, comparable to the life of a Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable.

However, the information was not extensive. Lin Moyu finished reading all of it after only a brief moment.

"So the Nether Clan is hidden in the Western Continent!"

Although the Western Continent was not as chaotic as the Eastern Continent, which was contested by all races, the situation there was equally complex.

The Buddhist Clan, Dragon Clan, Insect Clan, and Hundred Herbs Alliance carved up the Western Continent. While the Buddhist Clan and the Hundred Herbs Alliance appeared aloof from worldly affairs, they actually fought in secret.

The Dragon Clan and Insect Clan went without saying; they were mortal enemies who fought to the death whenever they met.

Thus, the Western Continent was also constantly plagued by war. It was unexpected that the Nether Clan's stronghold was actually hidden there.

They occupied a small territory in the Western Continent, a barren and treacherous land. Because there was little profit to be made, none of the other races bothered to cause trouble for them.

Over time, the Nether Clan established a firm foothold.

In the information provided by the Third Ancestor, it was emphasized that the remnants of the Nether Black Pool, left behind when hell shattered, remained within the Nether Clan.

Within the Nether Black Pool resided a terrifying creature. Although this creature was not as strong as the Third Ancestor or the Demon Emperor, there was no benefit in dealing with it, so neither the Third Ancestor nor the Demon Emperor had any intention of provoking it.

Most importantly, its existence suppressed that hell fragment…

Therefore, not only would they not touch it, but if anyone else tried to move against the Nether Clan, they would not agree to it either.

Of course, Lin Moyu was an exception.

What they truly cared about was the hell fragment. As long as Lin Moyu could deal with the hell fragment, they didn't mind.

Boom!

A terrifying aura surged from afar, spreading across the entire Origin Continent.

Any cultivator above the Dao Venerable 7th Realm, or those with a sufficiently sharp spiritual self, could feel this aura. An unimaginable pressure swept through heaven and earth.

For a moment, heaven and earth roared, as if they would collapse at any moment.

Under the pressure of this aura, countless experts of the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable trembled in fear.

The stronger one was, the more they could feel the terror of this aura.

The Third Ancestor looked toward the west, "The Demon Emperor and Kurong have clashed. It seems both sides have fought with real fury, and the Demon Emperor has used his true power."

Lin Moyu asked curiously, "In the Origin Continent, the Demon Emperor probably cannot unleash his full power, right?"

The Third Ancestor nodded, "Naturally not. At most, he can use thirty percent of his power, and even that comes with risks."

"The Demon Emperor has special means that allow him to erupt for a short period, which is why he could injure Kurong."

Lin Moyu said thoughtfully, "So, if Master Kurong wants to kill me, he can also only use at most thirty percent of his power."

The Third Ancestor said, "More or less."

Lin Moyu did not yet have a concrete concept of thirty percent of a Great Dao Realm's power.

But he felt it would not be too much stronger than the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable.

He continued to ask, "Then how much stronger is it compared to the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable?"

The Third Ancestor said, "It is still quite a bit stronger. The Great Dao Realm and the Dao Venerable Realm have a fundamental difference."

"Even if a Great Dao Venerable can only use thirty percent of their power, even if all the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerables in the Origin Continent attacked together, they still wouldn't be able to defeat a single Great Dao Realm."

Lin Moyu frowned, "Is there really not even a single chance of a counter-kill?"

The Third Ancestor shook his head, "None."

Lin Moyu did not quite believe the Third Ancestor's words, "What if that Dao Venerable cultivates the Source Great Dao, while that Great Dao Realm cultivates only an ordinary Great Dao?"

"In addition, what if that Dao Venerable can exert ten times the power of the Source Great Dao, while that Great Dao Realm is restricted and can only exert thirty percent of his power?"

"Under such circumstances, would you say that Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable has a chance of winning?"

"If even that is not enough, what if some other means are added to boost the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable's power to a hundredfold?"

The Third Ancestor looked at Lin Moyu, his expression growing stranger the more he looked. "Do you want to counter-kill Kurong?"

Chapter 2995: There is Someone Behind Fellow Daoist Lin

A Dao Venerable counter-killing a Great Dao Realm?

Lin Moyu did not admit it, "I am just making a deduction. Do you think what I said is possible?"

The Third Ancestor carefully analyzed what Lin Moyu had said, his brow furrowing slightly. "If you put it that way, perhaps there really is a sliver of possibility."

Lin Moyu said with confidence, "Therefore, nothing in the world is absolute; anything is possible."

"It is said that the Great Dao always leaves a sliver of survival. This is that sliver of survival, a sliver of survival left for the Dao Venerables. It is just too difficult for the people of the world to grasp this sliver. Hard as it may be, the chance of survival always exists."

The Third Ancestor remained silent. Everyone had their own understanding of the Great Dao, and it was hard to say who was right or wrong. He was already certain that Lin Moyu was definitely thinking about how to counter-kill Kurong.

If Lin Moyu actually pulled it off, it would truly be defying the heavens.

During the casual conversation between Lin Moyu and the Third Ancestor, the pressure permeating heaven and earth gradually dissipated, and the battle between the Demon Emperor and Master Kurong in the distance came to an end.

Lin Moyu did not know if the Demon Emperor had succeeded or if he had injured Master Kurong.

But since the Third Ancestor said there would be no problem, it should be fine.

From the words revealed by the Third Ancestor, it could be heard that the Demon Emperor's combat power was even greater than the Third Ancestor's. Especially since the Demon Emperor had the ability to erupt with astonishing combat power in a short period, he could firmly suppress Master Kurong.

The Demon Emperor's aura reappeared within the Demon Emperor Palace. Upon his return, the mist surrounding him billowed violently, several times more intense than before.

Clearly, he had not yet recovered from the great battle,

His deep voice carried a hint of excitement, "The battle is over. Master Kurong has been injured. This Emperor guarantees that within ten years, his combat power will be greatly reduced."

Originally, Master Kurong could only exert thirty percent of his peak combat power on the Origin Continent. Now, with this reduction, he could probably only exert twenty percent.

In this way, although he was still stronger than the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable, he was not as overwhelmingly strong as before.

Lin Moyu believed the Demon Emperor's words and handed the ice-fire dao stone to him.

After receiving the ice-fire dao stone, the Demon Emperor's mist boiled, and his mood was clearly much more excited than before.

The Third Ancestor examined the mist and asked in confusion, "Demon Emperor, you seem to have been injured as well. How could Kurong's power injure you?"

The Demon Emperor said, "Master Kurong obtained a magic treasure from beyond the heavens, and this Emperor was slightly injured due to a moment of carelessness. However, do not worry; that magic treasure has already been crippled by this Emperor, and it won't recover for several hundred years."

The Third Ancestor said, "This is also Kurong's ability. His branches can reach beyond the heavens, and he occasionally obtains some good things."

These words were actually meant for Lin Moyu, warning him that Master Kurong might possess some unexpected items that could pose a threat to him.

Just like how the Demon Emperor was injured this time because Master Kurong had obtained a powerful magic treasure.

Lin Moyu understood the Third Ancestor's intention. "Thank you, Third Ancestor. I will be careful."

The Demon Emperor said, "Three ice-fire dao stones are enough for this Emperor to use for a while. This Emperor will also collect the things Fellow Daoist Lin needs, and if obtained, I will exchange them with Fellow Daoist Lin."

Lin Moyu said, "Alright. The Demon Emperor can come find me at any time. If you cannot find me, you can also look for the Third Ancestor; he will surely know where I am."

Lin Moyu never doubted the intelligence network of the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce.

The Third Ancestor looked at Lin Moyu, "Where are you heading next? When do you plan to return to the Eastern Continent?"

Lin Moyu said, "I will remain in the Northern Continent for the time being; I still have some matters to attend to. Afterward, I might make a trip to the Western Continent, and then return to the Eastern Continent."

The Third Ancestor frowned, "Do you really plan to go to the Western Continent?"

Lin Moyu nodded slightly, "Yes."

The Third Ancestor thought for a moment, "Once you go to the Western Continent, you must be careful. If anything happens, you can go to the branch office in the Western Continent. Someone there will protect you."

Lin Moyu cupped his hands to the Third Ancestor, "Thank you, Third Ancestor."

The Third Ancestor said, "No need to be polite. Return to the Eastern Continent early to complete our trade."