Chapter 298: Origin, the Mystery (Part 2)

“Bianuo isn’t dead?” Hearing this answer, Rod’s eyes lit up immediately as he asked excitedly. Though he knew he might feel disappointed about the battle situation, the bond between Rod and Bianuo was genuine. Learning that Bianuo was alive finally relieved Rod, giving him some hope.
“What about my father?” Although he knew he was just an experiment, Rod was unwilling to accept it. Yet, the deep bond of blood made him think of his father and worry—had his father been in a deep sleep all these years?
“He’s still asleep. The poison from the Flower of Thousands of Plants is extremely strong. To cure it, one needs the Rainbow Ice Essence, which only appears within the Main Battle Faction, and the Nether Flower from the Battlefield of Death! Only by gathering these three items can his poison be removed. But each of them is a rare treasure, not easy to obtain. Take the simplest one, the Heart of Earthfire—today, it can only be found at the bottom of the Rainbow River, the core of the demon race, making the chances slim. As for the Nether Flower, the three major families have searched the Battlefield of Death many times without success. This flower can only grow on land stained with blood, relying on absorbing the dark energy of desolation, the aura of the dead, and endless blood hidden underground. It’s extremely poisonous and hard to find! If we can’t find it, your father…” Andrews didn’t continue, but the meaning was clear—the chances of him waking up were slim.
“Don’t worry. We haven’t given up trying. You may not know your father’s identity—he’s the young clan leader of the trolls, the successor to the old clan leader. His status is noble, and we’ll do everything possible to find these antidotes. Especially now that you’re here, your presence will be of great help. Though outsiders know your father’s son is named Knightrod, the Main Battle Faction still can’t connect you to Emerson’s son. So, if you go and complete these tasks, you won’t be suspected, and your chances of success will be high. This is also the most crucial task we want to assign you on this trip to the Netherworld!” At this moment, Andrews seemed excited, as if seeing hope right before him.
“I’ll give it a try!” After pondering for a while, Rod said firmly. Though he felt negative toward his father and the trolls, he still couldn’t refuse such a task. That familial bond always lingered in his heart.

“Mm, mm, that’s good. This is the last letter your father left for you, saying to give it to you if you came. Now that you’re here, it’s perfect to hand it to you. And take this as well!” After getting Rod’s response, Andrews nodded in satisfaction and handed a black magic crystal and a green token to Rod.

Rod recognized the black magic crystal—it was a rare memory crystal that could record sounds, likely containing his father’s words. As for the token? What did it mean? Rod looked at Andrews, his eyes asking questions.

“This is the token passed down through generations among my troll clan. With it, one can control my troll clan and the Dark Town. Your grandfather gave it to your father before retreating in seclusion. Your father returned from a mission failed and poisoned, so he entrusted it to me for safekeeping. Now that you’re here, it’s time to give it to you!” Andrews said with a slight smile, sighing. If others saw this token, countless would fight to possess it—it was the only proof of control over the troll clan.

“I don’t want it!” Hearing this, Rod was stunned. He gave Andrews a deep look before refusing.

“Take it. We’re all getting old and useless now. It’s you young ones who are the future of the troll clan. Now that you’re here, I’ve fulfilled most of my mission! I believe you can do better than I could!” Waving his hand without taking the token, Andrews spoke with emotion, seemingly relieved as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Trolls were born indifferent to fame and status, so they wouldn’t value such a so-called clan leader’s token. Seeing Andrews’s insistence, Rod didn’t say much and simply put the token in his own possession.

“What’s the relationship between the Scorpion King’s clan and you?” Then he thought of Bianuo. He never expected him to be a member of the Scorpion King’s clan. But why was he his father’s guard? Why did he take care of him as he grew up? And now he’s back with the Scorpion King’s clan—was there some connection? Or what kind of relationship did the Netherworld have with the Scorpion King’s clan?

“The Scorpion King’s clan? You must have met them already. Did they tell you anything?” Andrews asked, frowning slightly.

“No, they didn’t say anything. But they let me enter the Netherworld, saying you would tell me!” Rod revealed everything that had happened without hiding anything, then waited for his answer.

“Oh, I see!” Hearing Rod’s words, Andrews’ expression improved slightly. It made sense—nothing about the Netherworld could be revealed to anyone who knew about it. If he could easily learn about the Netherworld, wouldn’t that be very dangerous?
“The relationship between the Netherworld and the Scorpion King clan is very complex. Let me put it this way: their relationship is far beyond what you can imagine. You can trust that the Scorpion King clan will never harm you—knowing that is enough,” Andrews said after some thought.
Now Rod finally understood, though he was also a bit surprised. It seemed the relationship between the Netherworld and the Scorpion King clan was indeed very good, possibly even allied. This could be seen from many aspects. Thus, Rod also understood why the Scorpion King clan had helped him repeatedly and even given him the title of Honorary Elder—probably due to this relationship.
“What about my mother? Is she really dead?” By now, he had learned almost everything he needed to know. Rod thought of his mother. He had never seen her since he was young, nor had the old man ever mentioned her. Sometimes, Rod even forgot her existence.
“She’s still alive, but you can’t see her for now. Once your father wakes up, you’ll be able to meet her!” Andrews replied after some hesitation, as if there was some hidden truth behind it.
“Really!” Rod’s heart rate quickened. Knowing this was enough. Since Andrews wouldn’t tell him, he decided not to ask. Anyway, he would meet her sooner or later. It probably had something to do with his father as well.
Now, he had learned everything he should know and even some he shouldn’t. Everything would be clarified once his father woke up—even the purpose of the trolls. Judging from Andrews’ attitude, Rod knew that even if he asked, Andrews wouldn’t tell him. It was better to wait until then.
“Well, that’s it. You’ve asked all the questions you needed. Now, all that’s left is the benefits you can gain from entering here this time!” With that, the conversation shifted to the main topic. Everyone who entered the core of the Netherworld could gain unexpected benefits. Many even reached the Yin Huang realm right away. As for the rest, they would reach this highly coveted level within a short time. That was what truly mattered.

Hearing Andrews’ words, Rod also began to feel anticipation—this was exactly what puzzled him the most: what kind of place was the Netherworld, and why could it bring unexpected benefits to so many people?
“You must be wondering why everyone who enters this place gains unexpected advantages! The Yin-Yellow Realm is also what you seek, right? But your aspirations shouldn’t stop at that level—they should be the Yang-Mystic Realm or even the Mystic-Yellow Realm! Those are the supreme existences.
Those who enter the core of the Netherworld surely know that those not chosen still receive a Li Xuan Dan, which can help enhance their strength. However, after that, their progress will become extremely difficult, with the best they can achieve being the peak of the Yin-Yellow Realm—never reaching the Yang-Mystic Realm. This time is an exception; you and your two friends were given Li Xuan Dans mainly because of you. As for that Zi Yang, he’s just unlucky!
As for those who enter the core of the Netherworld, they will receive a Li Xuan Dan and a chance to enter the Illusory Space to comprehend and train! How much they can gain from that space depends on themselves. If they get enough, combined with the help of the Li Xuan Dan, they should be able to smoothly reach the Yin-Yellow Realm! There’s no doubt about that!” Andrews said with a smile as he looked at Rod. When mentioning the Illusory Space, a hint of pride appeared on his lips, as if he was quite satisfied with it.
“The Illusory Space?” Rod asked, frowning in confusion.
“Your two friends entered the Elemental Space, while the Illusory Space cannot be described in words. You’ll understand it once you enter. Now, you’re also at the peak of the Divine Realm, right? I hope you can gain enough benefits there and smoothly reach the Yin-Yellow Realm upon returning! I’ll send you in shortly—everything else depends on you!” Andrews himself couldn’t fully explain the Illusory Realm, showing just how profound its mysteries were. By now, Rod was already eager to know what kind of place it was.
While Rod and Andrews were talking, Sognar and Lucy were undergoing the trials they had faced earlier. The two were suffering greatly at that moment. Outside, after waiting for a long time with no one emerging, chaos ensued—this seemed like the first time such a situation had occurred.