Bai Haoyu had joined the Upheaval Alliances headquarters entirely due to his relationship with Yang Jian.

Ye Zichen naturally had absolute trust in Yang Jian. Yang Jian said Bai Haoyu was on their side, so Ye Zichen never so much as questioned it.

Later, when Ye Zichen led the bulk of his forces to the River Styx as reinforcements, Bai Haoyu wasnt among their ranks.

Unless something unexpected had happened, Bai Haoyu was still in the Upheaval Alliances headquarters.

Ye Zichen looked at Yang Jian. Between defending the River Styx and reinforcing the Fox Clan, theyd been scrambling constantly. There hadnt been any time to understand Bai Haoyus situation.

I dont know the details either, Yang Jian narrowed his eyes and transmitted. He and I worked together back in the Lightning Emperors Estate, and he shared quite a bit of useful information with me. It was thanks to him that, even while I was undercover, I had time to send you direct messages. Hes the one who created the opportunity. When the Lightning Emperor decided to dispose of us, he spoke up for me, and when that didnt work, he fought alongside me. The two of us killed our way out of the inner sect, side by side.

Although Yang Jian just gave an overview, it was clear that the two of them

Had gone through life and death battles together. Given that, it wasnt unreasonable that following their escape, Yang Jian would say Bai Haoyu was on their side.

But I cant be completely sure about him either. He gives me an opaque feeling. Id advise you not to trust him completely. Hasnt Xiao Yumei already returned to the base? I suggest telling her to keep an eye on him.

Ive already told her, said Pu Jingwan, waving her phone.

They were surprised; Pu Jingwan never seemed to take anything seriously, but shed reached this conclusion even faster than them. Ye Zichen nodded at her, then turned to Bai Yulong. Yang Jian looked at him too, then snorted.

Why worry about all this? Ive known Bai Haoyu for quite some time, but Ive never heard him mention his son. Besides, although Bai Haoyus cultivation is high, its not necessarily so high that were no match for him. In the face of absolute power, schemes are pointless. With that, Yang Jian kicked Bai Yulong. Behave yourself. If you keep barking, Ill have my Howling Celestial Dog keep you company.

Ye Zichens group then turned coldly away and headed toward the second layer. Bai Yulongs fate was sealed. Or you could say, he had no future to speak of.

With Xue Beibei and the others here, his future couldnt possibly be any better.

And when Xue Mo woke up, he was unlikely to escape death. Even if Xue Mo decided not to kill him, Ye Zichen and the Anti-Upheaval Student Society wouldnt let him live any longer.

The second layers atmosphere was far more oppressive than that of the first.

Those imprisoned here were all Divine General-level experts. The dungeon was pitch-black save for the torches lining the four walls. Within each light barrier cell were campfires that used divine power for fuel.

Its you again. As soon as they reached the second layer, a chuckle broke the silence.

Ye Zichen turned towards the direction of the sound and saw that the speaker was none other than the yao in the green shirt, the same person hed interacted with last time.

This expert seemed to have a deep love of wine; last time Ye Zichen was here, he was drinking. He was drinking this time too.

Little guy, youre no ordinary person. Last time you were here, you were just barely a diviner. Now, although youve still yet to formally become a ruler, I can tell by your aura that youre a tad stronger than even ordinary rulers. That sure is strange!

The yao in the green shirt shook his head and took another swig of wine. When Ye Zichen heard that, he smiled amiably. Im still far inferior to you, Senior. I dont dare brag, but I will say that Ive seen more than my fair share of major powers, and you give off a similar feeling as the imperial-level experts Ive met.

Last time he was here, Ye Zichens impression of the man wasnt as clear, but as his cultivation improved, so too did his judgment and ability to sense others presences. This green-shirted yao expert was absolutely not just some ordinary Divine General-level expert.

Just looking at the size of his light barrier cell or his position within the dungeon proved he was extraordinary.

Little guy, you sure know how to talk. How could I dare compare myself to those top experts? Im just a little Yao Divine General, thats all. I might be a little stronger than the others, but thats just because my divine power is a bit more concentrated. I dare not even dream of contending with true top experts. The yao expert laughed indifferently. Youre here because you want to enter the third layer?

Youre wise indeed, Senior. Ye Zichen cupped his fist.

The first time you came here, I already guessed youd go down there one day. The yao in the green shirt chuckled. He didnt seem like he was lying; he most likely really had guessed that Ye Zichen would go down to the third layer sooner or later.

Despite himself, Ye Zichen was surprised. Back when he first attempted to enter the third layer

Hed displayed nothing but curiosity.

It was only after thinking it over later that hed decided he absolutely had to learn about the situation down in the third layer.

And yet, this yao expert had only taken one look at him before determining his future plans.

This level of foresight seemed downright mystical.

The yao stretched lazily, then tilted his head and Ye Zichen and his friends. Let me see Last time you tried going down there, you had that yao race expert with you. The fellow down there rather detests us. Tch tch, it seems youve smartened up this time and know better than to take a yao with you. What, did you go ask the Ocean Emperor? Is he the one who told you not to bring a yao with you? Little fellow, Im increasingly curious as to just who you are to convince the Ocean Emperor to tell you so much. Youre extraordinary indeed.

Youre exaggerating, Senior. Ye Zichen laughed and cupped his fist. For you to determine so much, youre clearly extraordinary too!

Hahaha! The green-shirted yao burst into laughter. Even if I were far more extraordinary than I am, Id still be nothing but another prisoner of the Ocean Emperor. I cant wander freely like you. All I can do is drink alone in these petty confines and endure the fellow belows attempts to torture me. Think about it; the Ocean Emperor is nasty indeed. Instead of punishing me personally, hes using one prisoner to punish another.

The green-shirted yao smiled bitterly. His cell was directly in front of the entrance to the third layer. As such, the imprisoned former Demon Emperors aura was constantly invading his cell.

But, from the look of things, the yao expert had been imprisoned here for quite some time already. If hed resisted a former Realm Emperors aura for this long without his sea of consciousness crumbling, he had to be an imperial-level expert too.

Even if he wasnt an imperial lord, he ought to at least be an imperial king.

But that also meant that

Last time they were here, bringing the Great Sage had infuriated the former Demon Emperor. This time, the Great Sage was waiting outside. Perhaps, this time, they could go down and converse with him. It seemed possible, at least.

Just as Ye Zichen started fantasizing about getting the information he was after from the former Demon Emperor, or perhaps reaching some of his other goals, the green-shirted yao suddenly set his wine gourd onto the table. Although I have no desire to ruin your good mood, Id still advise you not to go down there.

Senior, youre saying.

At that moment, Ye Zichen felt a presence like a vicious, prehistoric beast wash over him. The yao expert shrugged and grimaced. You can see it too, right? The man below is in a particularly bad mood today.