A colossal black pillar shot forward with terrifying speed, aimed directly at Zhong Shenxiu, who stood at the very front!

Yet, Zhong Shenxiu acted as if he hadn't seen it, an inscrutable smile still playing on his lips. Just then, a dark shadow flashed—it was Rachel, throwing her arms wide to shield Zhong Shenxiu, her expression one of utter resolve! "Rachel!" A collective gasp escaped the onlookers.

At that precise moment, the black fluid sprayed from Black Luo's maw reached them. Rachel was prepared to sacrifice herself, but what surprised her was that the black fluid seemed to strike an invisible wall, scattering outwards just a meter away from her!

When these black droplets hit the ground, they hissed, followed by a burst of white smoke. As the smoke cleared, the earth sprayed by the fluid revealed deep, scorched ravines, bringing to mind scenes of volcanic devastation! "This... this is..." Ju Xidi hurriedly exclaimed, realizing that being doused in that fluid would mean instant liquefaction!

While this black fluid posed no threat to cultivators like them, shielded by their Zhenqi, it was different for Rachel; contact could disfigure her severely, even if it didn't kill her!

Rachel stared blankly ahead, unable to process the sudden shift. Why did the liquid suddenly veer away? Why was she unharmed? A torrent of questions made her forget that she was blocking Zhong Shenxiu's line of sight!

In the Yì Kōngjiān (Alternate Dimension), Rachel had already witnessed the true power of Black Luo, knowing its spray was intensely corrosive. In that split second of lightning-fast reaction, she had fully committed to sacrificing herself to protect Zhong Shenxiu, but the result was entirely beyond her expectations!

"Rachel, could you perhaps step aside a little?" Zhong Shenxiu lightly nudged her with his hand.

Rachel flinched, turning to look at him behind her, murmuring softly, "Master!"

Zhong Shenxiu gave her a gentle smile. "Rachel, I have a task for you now!"

"Yes!" Rachel immediately straightened, looking at him with focused seriousness.

Though she didn't know what he required, she would follow him through fire and water without hesitation! "From this moment on, you must take good care of yourself. There is no need for you to take risks for me anymore!" Zhong Shenxiu's words sounded less like a command and more like a tender admonition. Rachel’s body trembled again, a clear wave of emotion washing over her face; she forgot to reply! "Alright, leave the rest to me!" With that, Zhong Shenxiu began walking toward the stuck Black Luo.

Rachel wanted to say something more, but Ju Xidi pulled her back, speaking with heartfelt sincerity, "Rachel, don't worry about Young Master. Our Young Master is incredibly biàn tài (abnormal/perverted)!" She added with a sly grin. Rachel looked at Ju Xidi with confusion; in her understanding, biàn tài was a derogatory term.

Just then, a sharp shriek erupted once more from Black Luo's maw, this time carrying a far more violent turbulence than before!

It seemed the Black Luo, unable to push through, intended to retreat temporarily. However, Zhong Shenxiu had just become interested in it and would not allow it to withdraw so easily!

With hardly any discernible movement from Zhong Shenxiu, Black Luo’s enormous jaws froze in place, unable to move an inch despite its efforts! "Rachel, in the Yì Kōngjiān, was this Black Luo the most powerful demonic insect?" Ju Xidi couldn't resist asking Rachel at this juncture.

Rachel shook her head, explaining as briefly as possible, "Black Luo is very dangerous in the Yì Kōngjiān, but it is not the most powerful. There are several demonic insects stronger than it! If it were a Yán Sēn, it could easily kill a Black Luo!" Just as Ju Xidi was about to inquire what a Yán Sēn was, she was stunned by the scene unfolding before her.

Zhong Shenxiu formed a hand seal in the air and pointed toward the 'Access Point.' As a beam of light flashed, the aperture of the 'Access Point' began to expand rapidly, and Black Luo's entire body gradually became visible!

Gazing upon the behemoth, over thirty meters tall, everyone was aghast! But compared to its length, its height was insignificant. Black Luo stretched for hundreds of meters; such a massive demonic insect could truly be called a moving mountain!

No one would have believed Zhong Shenxiu could physically haul the Black Luo out like this; it was likely a feat no one else could accomplish!

Rachel's heart, which had finally settled, leaped again. She never imagined the Black Luo would actually breach through—this shock was far greater than merely seeing its giant mouth earlier!

Everyone's attention was fixed on the Black Luo, yet no one noticed the longing expression in Lan Sha's eyes upon seeing such a huge creature, with what looked suspiciously like drool dripping from its beak. To this ancient divine bird, this demonic insect was simply a delectable meal!

Having learned from past experience, Lan Sha dared not devour it without Zhong Shenxiu's permission and could only watch pitifully—a torment disguised as pleasure!

For humans, the proliferation of demonic insects was a catastrophic disaster, but for Lan Sha, the ancient divine bird, it was a paradise!

The Black Luo, perhaps sensing its newfound freedom, began to writhe its gigantic body, causing the very ground beneath to tremble.

Zhong Shenxiu, standing nearby, observed it with the gaze of an art critic. He finally murmured to himself, "Not bad, not bad. It possesses demonic attributes. Although it only qualifies as a lower-tier demon, its outer hide could be forged into a high-grade demonic artifact. Worth collecting!"

Zhong Shenxiu even began formulating detailed plans: the skin for armor, the teeth for weaponry, the eyes for 'Demon Gathering Orbs,' and the life-fluid inside for medicine to enhance demonic nature... Black Luo never dreamed that every part of its being had already been assigned a purpose by Zhong Shenxiu, ensuring not a speck would go to waste! Another piercing shriek cut the air, and Black Luo suddenly lunged at Zhong Shenxiu. Black Luo was an extremely savage demonic insect, intolerant of any other life in its domain; when driven mad, it would mercilessly slay even its own offspring or mate! "Ah—!"

A scream tore from Rachel’s throat, and instinctively, she tried to rush forward again, but this time, Ju Xidi, prepared, held her fast! "Don't worry, didn't I tell you? Young Master is extremely biàn tài!" Ju Xidi chuckled, her face betraying no hint of concern!

As if to confirm her statement, Zhong Shenxiu merely waved his hand casually. The Black Luo's massive body was flung skyward like a cannonball. Eerily, as it ascended, its body began to encase in frost, instantly turning into an iceberg!

When the iceberg was subject to gravity and hurtled back toward the ground, it vanished into thin air just five meters above the surface, as if the entire event had been nothing but a dream! "See? I wasn't lying. This is the terrifying nature of our Young Master!" Ju Xidi smiled again at Rachel.

At this moment, Rachel finally understood the true meaning of biàn tài in Ju Xidi’s vocabulary: the sheer inability of a creature as formidable as Black Luo to even offer resistance was terrifying! Was this the true power of 'Lord Falà'?

Rachel’s reverence for Zhong Shenxiu ascended several more levels, bordering on obsession!

After collecting the Black Luo, Zhong Shenxiu shot a glance at Ju Xidi, having overheard every word of her conversation with Rachel!

Ju Xidi, entirely unbothered, shamelessly edged closer, asking curiously, "Young Master, does that Black Luo just now have research value?" "I'll tell you later!" Zhong Shenxiu replied before turning toward the 'Access Point.'

"Young Master, can we use this 'Access Point' to reach the Yì Kōngjiān that Rachel spoke of?" Ju Xidi questioned again, her curiosity piqued. The others also strained their ears, eager to know the answer! "This is a one-way array. It only allows passage from the 'Alternate Dimension' to here!" Zhong Shenxiu answered without turning back.

Through his research on the two mysterious spaces within his body, he could recognize the characteristics of this 'Access Point' instantly. Although it was a one-way array, Zhong Shenxiu could penetrate it with his 'Mental Wave,' much like how he had infiltrated the two spaces within himself years ago!

Once the 'Mental Wave' reached the Yì Kōngjiān, Zhong Shenxiu could gain a general understanding of that dimension and might even decipher the formation principle of these demonic insects! (And if there happened to be any unexpected treasures in the Yì Kōngjiān, all the better!)

To conduct this research, Zhong Shenxiu required intense mental focus, so he instantly erected an array to isolate Ju Xidi, blocking even sound transmission!

Ju Xidi was not annoyed by this. Having known him for so long, she understood he was about to engage in matters beyond her comprehension and that he could not be disturbed, so she obediently stood waiting to witness the miracle!

In the eyes of the onlookers, Zhong Shenxiu was merely standing still, quietly observing something, unaware that his 'Mental Wave' had already permeated the 'Access Point'!

Thanks to his extensive experience, and the fact that his 'Mental Wave' was vastly more powerful than before, Zhong Shenxiu's initial exploration went smoothly!

As the 'Mental Wave' traveled forward along the long beam of light, Zhong Shenxiu's body suddenly convulsed, and a soft sound of surprise escaped his mind: What is this?