Beast Taming Patrol Chapter 1441 - 406: Netherworld Seal

"Greetings, Soul Lord."

Both Lin Su and Zhao Xuantong offered a respectful bow toward the ethereal soul mist drifting in the void.

"Hmm..." A muffled response from the Soul Lord thundered through the air, causing the surrounding soul mist to churn violently as the sound echoed between heaven and earth.

The vast soul mist, which originally spanned tens of thousands of meters, roared and surged before rapidly shrinking down to a mere hundred meters. From the center of the vapor, the Soul Lord’s ancient visage materialized. He looked down at the pair and commanded, "Follow me."

With those words, the Soul Lord turned and led the way toward a massive, ancient gateway standing nearby.

Exchanging a quick look, Lin Su and Zhao Xuantong followed closely behind, stepping through the portal.

A brief wave of vertigo washed over them as the world seemed to spin; a moment later, they emerged into a realm unlike any other.

This domain appeared trapped in a state of perpetual night. The only illumination came from clusters of flickering lights that drifted through the air like spectral flames, casting a dim glow over the surroundings.

Visible in the faint light was a colossal complex of floating architecture situated at the heart of this world.

The buildings were crafted in the likeness of massive spirit ships. Some were several thousand meters in length, while the most gargantuan among them stretched for tens of thousands of meters.

These structures hovered above a dark river that meandered for a hundred thousand meters, flowing out from the celestial void and disappearing into an unknown subterranean abyss.

In comparison to this mighty torrent, the nether river found in the world of rebirth appeared utterly trivial.

Surrounding this dark river were innumerable pavilion-like structures that resembled floating lanterns, each shimmering with a faint light.

These pavilions encircled every spirit ship, creating clusters where the ships served as the core and the pavilions acted as supporting elements.

"This is the authentic Netherworld River, frequently referred to as the Nine Nether River." Noticing the look of shock on Lin Su’s face, Zhao Xuantong smiled with a hint of pride, hiding the fact that he had been just as stunned during his own first visit.

"It truly is a magnificent sight," Lin Su agreed, nodding slowly.

While he had anticipated grand temples or phoenix halls, the ancient ruins within the Nine Nether Secret Realm were far more unique and striking than he had imagined.

Under the Soul Lord's guidance, they soon arrived at a gateway suspended in the void. Two ancient, cryptic characters were etched upon it, radiating a divine and eternal aura.

Nine Nether Pavilion.

Lin Su deciphered the meaning instantly and gave a slight nod.

It seemed that even the Heavenly Rank Secret Realms under the jurisdiction of the Northern Divine Region shared an origin with the otherworld he knew, utilizing the same script as the locations he had previously explored.

"The Nine Nether Secret Realm is now open. You are both free to roam and seek out your own spiritual opportunities," the Soul Lord said with a chuckle as they stood by the entrance. "Lin Su, have you made a choice on where to begin?"

"Soul Lord, I shall take my leave now." Having visited before, Zhao Xuantong was already familiar with the layout. He departed with excitement, flying toward a specific spirit ship as if he had a clear goal in mind.

Lin Su, however, remained and bowed deeply to the Soul Lord. "Soul Lord, I wish to visit the Spiritual Pond, the Netherworld Seal, and the Soul Crossing Altar."

He had selected these three locations because he believed they would provide the greatest benefits for himself and his five little companions.

The Spiritual Pond was intended for Youyou. Furthermore, Qiuqiu could also draw power from its waters to gain some advantages.

Although Qiuqiu's benefits were mostly related to time, any extra nourishment was a welcome bonus.

As for the Netherworld Seal, Lin Su viewed it as the perfect chance for Yingying and Tata.

According to the information in Zhao Xuantong’s jade slip, the Netherworld Seal and the Rebirth Stele shared the same origin and were intimately linked.

Since Yingying and Tata had gained significant strength from the Rebirth Temple, the closely related Netherworld Seal was bound to provide them with a bountiful harvest.

The purpose of visiting the Soul Crossing Altar was self-evident.

Lin Su was already filled with anticipation after hearing about the miraculous properties of the Soul Crossing Water.

Regarding the five-colored item Tata needed, Lin Su was still unsure of its exact location. He decided it was best to pursue these known opportunities first and search for the item together later.

"A wise choice," the Soul Lord laughed. "I also believe the Netherworld Seal is exceptionally suited for those two spirit beasts of yours."

"In that case, let us proceed to the Spiritual Pond first, as it is nearby."

With a wave of his hand, the Soul Lord wrapped Lin Su and the five little ones in a protective force, soaring rapidly toward a nearby spirit ship.

The spirit ships within the Nine Nether Pavilion varied greatly in size and design. The vessel the Soul Lord led them to was one of the largest in the complex, spanning tens of thousands of meters.

Countless pavilions floated in the void around this ship, and its hull was covered in intricate reliefs, most of which depicted flowing water and crashing waves.

"There are seventy-two spirit ships in total within the Nine Nether Pavilion," the Soul Lord explained casually, noticing Lin Su’s inquisitive gaze. "Each vessel serves a different purpose and specializes in a distinct power."

"The ship we are on now is known as the Spirit Water Workshop."

"Its original functions are difficult to determine, and even its full inheritance is hard to grasp. However, the most significant feature remaining for us is the Spiritual Pond." As he spoke, the Soul Lord came to a halt.

A modest-sized pond appeared before Lin Su and his companions.

The water within was remarkably strange; it was not clear or transparent, but appeared almost colorless and devoid of a fixed shape.

Yet, the moment one closed their eyes to sense it, the pond water felt as vibrant and obvious as a blinding light.

This miraculous liquid contained an incredible amount of spiritual energy and telekinetic power.

"The water in this Spiritual Pond is drawn directly from the Nine Nether River and then refined using the secret techniques of the Spirit Water Workshop," the Soul Lord noted. "You likely already understand its potent effects."