Ming Zhitian said, "To be frank, I am not from here. I come from the Xiā Gǔ Realm, forcibly teleported here by an enemy using a secret technique. I know King Shenwu, you are immensely powerful, and I came to you precisely to find a way back. I implore you to tell me, and I would be eternally grateful."
King Shenwu looked at him, "Even as a friend of the old man from Xuancheng, I cannot help you for free. Do you know that I once established a rule: any outsider who intrudes into my Shenwu Continent must be killed. Even if you stumbled in by accident, you should be fortunate that I did not strike you down and that you still expect my help?"
Ming Zhitian cupped his hands in a show of deference, "Thank you, King Shenwu, for sparing my life."
King Shenwu's expression was cold, "Hmph, you should thank the two young women beside you."
Ming Zhitian said, "So... you agree?"
King Shenwu sneered, "When did I ever agree to anything?"
"This..." Ming Zhitian was extremely embarrassed and at a loss for words.
Hua Ruxian immediately protested, "King Shenwu, what do you mean by this? If you don't intend to help, why invite the four of us in?"
King Shenwu's expression remained indifferent, "That is because of your master, that old man Xuancheng. Very well, I permit you to stay here for one day. After one day, you shall leave on your own accord."
"But!..." Hua Ruxian was about to say more, but King Shenwu interrupted her, "Guards, escort them down to rest."
Immediately, three Divine Relic guards appeared, "Yes! Esteemed guests, this way please!"
The four of them unconsciously looked towards King Shenwu, but at some point, he had already vanished.
Entering the chamber, Hua Ruxian was indignant and kicked a stool, "This is infuriating! This King Shenwu is so selfish, not helping us. How could our master befriend such a person?"
Hua Ruhua also felt displeased, "And he actually arranged only one chamber for the four of us."
Fei Jiang cupped his hands, "I pity the two sisters-in-law. I will sleep outside."
Hua Ruxian waved her hand slightly, stubbornly, "This has nothing to do with you; it's this King Shenwu! Stinking King Shenwu..."
Fei Jiang broke out in a cold sweat, "Sister-in-law, please do not speak recklessly. Beware of eavesdroppers."
"What are you afraid of? I'll say it, I will say it! King Shenwu, stinking..." Hua Ruxian was about to curse.
Ming Zhitian interrupted her, "Alright, let's make the best of the situation. Since King Shenwu is unwilling to help, we must find another way. For now, let's think about how to evade the pursuit of the Great Underworld King."
Ming Zhitian knew well that for the strong, especially those who surpassed the strong, emotions were not of utmost importance. Instead, they could become stumbling blocks in the pursuit of cultivation. King Shenwu was no different.
Hua Ruxian said, "Doesn't Fei Jiang know the art of disguise? Can't he disguise us?"
Hua Ruhua nodded in agreement, but Ming Zhitian shook his head, "This is not a long-term solution. We killed so many high-ranking members of the Underworld Sect. The Great Underworld King must hate us deeply and wants to eliminate us quickly. Disguise might fool some weaker cultivators, but I believe it will be difficult to escape the Great Underworld King's sharp eyes."
Fei Jiang asked, "Then what should we do now?"
Ming Zhitian pondered for a moment, "I heard that the Great Underworld King's cultivation is unfathomable. I suspect he is in the Divine Realm. For now, we can only evade for one day at a time. I believe he won't find us so quickly. Yun Xu Miao is a safe place. I will ask King Shenwu later if he can allow us to stay here for a few more days. That would be best."
Fei Jiang and the other two nodded, "We can only do as you say."