Chapter 2200: Jing Yan’s Breakthrough
The Black River Heavenly Monarch is too formidable. Even with only thirty percent of his peak power, as a mere avatar, Lu Chun and the others cannot withstand him.
For the high-level Netherworld Cave, there are a total of nine entry slots. After the Black River Heavenly Monarch forcibly seized one upon its opening, eight slots remain. Among these eight, aside from Jing Yan, the strongest is likely Lu Chun from the Mystic Moon Trading House. The two from the Ancient Land of Morning Light are slightly inferior in combat power compared to Lu Chun.
The Inspector Ao Hong from the Mystic Moon Trading House had initially not planned for Lu Chun to enter the Netherworld Cave, but due to resentment towards Jing Yan, he temporarily transferred Lu Chun from the regional headquarters, intending for Lu Chun to kill Jing Yan inside the cave. Unexpectedly, Jing Yan’s strength was powerful enough to suppress Lu Chun.
"There’s no hope!" Xin Ruikun shook his head again.
"Even Lu Chun can’t break through." Xin Ruikun admitted that Lu Chun’s combat power was indeed stronger, even surpassing his own.
"What if we charge at the Netherworld Map together?" Jing Yan turned to ask.
"Useless. If it was against other cultivators, perhaps we might stand a chance charging together. But it’s the Black River Heavenly Monarch, whose body can virtualize into the Black River, making him the least fearful of group battles among cultivators," Xin Ruikun shook his head.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan’s strength is stronger than Lu Chun’s. Yet, against the avatar of the Black River Heavenly Monarch, I fear..." Elder Shao Yu looked at Jing Yan and shook his head.
"Indeed, there is no certainty," Jing Yan nodded.
"We might as well disperse! The Black River Heavenly Monarch has left an avatar guarding the Netherworld Map, giving us no chance," Xin Ruikun sighed helplessly.
With the Black River Heavenly Monarch’s avatar blocking them, they could not enter the Netherworld Map. Rather than remain here wasting time, it’s more practical to continue searching for Netherworld Crystal Stones.
Ying Tian and Luan Jie from the Ancient Land of Morning Light also began to harbor thoughts of retreat.