She gazed deeply at Xuanyuan Mo Ze, then slowly retreated step by step. Finally, she formed an ancient seal with her hands and re-sealed the area. As the new barrier she had erected settled into place, a layer of water rippled around them. In the next moment, she flicked her sleeves, put away the night pearl, clutched the water-repellent pearl in her hand, spun gracefully, and ascended swiftly towards the sea surface. Du Fan and the others waited anxiously on the airship. They watched as waves crashed against the sea surface, layer after layer, even witnessing some rise several meters high. They couldn't help but wonder if their Master had indeed found Hell's Lord down there. As time passed, they noticed other cultivators not far from them, seemingly watching their movements, their curiosity piqued by the unusual activity. After a while, a vivid red figure spun up from the depths, rotating elegantly in midair. As she spun, water droplets flew outwards, and in no time, her previously damp clothes were completely dry, without a single trace of water. "Master!" Seeing her emerge from the sea, the people on the airship couldn't help but let out cries of joy and relief. However, after the initial surge of excitement, they quickly realized that their Master had come out alone. Hell's Lord was still nowhere to be seen. For a moment, the people exchanged uncertain glances, and the smiles on their faces gradually faded. Feng Jiu stood above the sea, her red robe fluttering in the wind, her black hair dancing around her. Her exquisite face held a slightly cold, resolute aura, and her eyes, which carried the inherent authority of a high-ranking official, swept lightly over the curious onlookers before she gathered her energy and flew back to the airship. "Send a message back and call a Phoenix Guard over here to patrol," Feng Jiu ordered indifferently, her voice firm. Hearing this, the others exchanged glances. Luo Yu gently nudged Du Fan beside him with his elbow, subtly motioning for him to ask the questions they all harbored. Seeing the unspoken prompt, Du Fan responded, "Yes, I'll send word back and call a Phoenix Guard over." He paused briefly, then, gathering his courage, asked, "Master, did you find anything at the bottom of the sea? Is the Lord of Hell down there?" "He's down there, but the situation isn't good," Feng Jiu said softly, her voice tinged with both helplessness and unconcealed worry. "I can't bring him up, so I had to leave him there." She continued, her voice gaining a touch of resolve, "The Green Dragon's true qi is protecting him and nourishing his soul. I've set up another barrier down there, and I've ordered our people to patrol the surrounding waters to make sure no one disturbs him." "Yes, I understand," Du Fan replied, his earlier questions answered. He looked at her, sensing her mood, and said nothing further, instead turning and heading into the cabin to make the necessary arrangements. Once inside, he immediately took out his communication jade and informed Qi Kang and the others about what had transpired, reiterating the order to dispatch a Phoenix Guard to the location. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢 "It seems that Hell's Lord is in really bad shape. Even Master couldn't bring him up from the bottom of the sea," Luo Yu couldn't help but voice his concern to Gu Mo. "How badly do you think the lightning tribulation injured him? How long will it take to nourish his soul?" Leng Hua glanced at him, understanding the gravity of the situation. "The Master isn't in a good mood," he advised softly. "Let's just do as she said! The other masters didn't say anything, so we shouldn't ask too many questions right now." "Yes, I understand," Luo Yu replied, sighing as he looked out at the vast sea, the mystery of Hell's Lord's condition weighing on him. "Should we park the airship here or go to the coast?" Gu Mo asked the others, seeking a decision on their immediate next steps. Du Fan thought for a moment, then concluded, "Let's park here first! Otherwise, some cultivators with bad intentions might take the opportunity to sneak into the sea."