With those words, she did not hesitate and headed directly to the top level of the Eighteen Layers of Purgatory...

The last time she came here, she lacked the strength to go to the top level. Now, she has enough power to naturally step into that place...

...

Top level.

In the sky, flames are rolling, like clouds set ablaze, burning the entire sky.

At this moment, within the top level, the white-robed woman stopped her steps, her gaze sweeping over the surrounding red forest, her brows slightly furrowed: "This place truly lives up to being the top level created by my father. Just the aura of these demon beasts is enough to sense their power."

"Roar!"

Just as she spoke, a loud roar came from the thicket, and a fierce Flame Lion charged out from within.

"Master, be careful, it’s a Supreme-level demon beast, and..."

Before Huo Feng’s voice could finish, the Flame Lion swiftly pounced towards Mu Ruyue, as if intent on using its sharp claws to disembowel her.

Mu Ruyue quickly retreated, raising her hand to wield the Nine Heavens Dragon Flame Sword. With a booming sound, flames surged from the sword, transforming into a fierce sword wind that slashed towards the Flame Lion...

The Flame Lion dodged to the side, avoiding the attack. Its savage eyes bore an unyielding ferocity as it halted its steps and glared coldly at Mu Ruyue...

"You are a descendant of that bastard Wu Wang. I can sense his power in your body. Little girl, I don’t care what your relationship with Wu Wang is. As long as you have his bloodline, you must die!"

Mu Ruyue raised an eyebrow, her gaze sweeping over the Flame Lion’s massive body, a faint smile on her lips: "Do you have a grudge against him?"

"Hmph!"

The Flame Lion snorted coldly: "That bastard imprisoned me in this place, making me guard the Gate of Hell. How could I not hate him? He took away my freedom, and also violated my life. Now, seeing a blood relative of his finally appear here, I can only vent my hatred for him on you..."

"Master."

At this moment, Huo Feng’s voice once again echoed in the soul.

"Now you should know why I didn’t follow you into the Eighteen Layers of Purgatory back then. It’s because in this purgatory, many of Wu Wang’s enemies are present. Before meeting Wu Wang again, I don’t want to die! This Flame Lion once ambushed Master Wu Wang, was captured by him, and then thrown to the top level of the Eighteen Layers of Purgatory to guard the gate. But it’s its own fault. If it hadn’t tried to ambush him, how would it have lost its freedom?"

Hearing this, Mu Ruyue nodded slightly.

No wonder Huo Feng didn’t want to enter the Eighteen Layers of Purgatory back then, it turns out this was the reason... 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"I don’t care what grudges you have with him, but I must pass through here. If you want to stop me, then... I will step over your corpse."

"Hahaha!"

The Flame Lion laughed twice, the corners of its lips curving mockingly: "Just you? Human, I admit you’re not an ordinary person, reaching the Divine Sovereign Peak at such a young age is indeed impressive. However, I am a Low-level Supreme, and in this Eighteen Layers of Purgatory, my strength is even greater. Moreover, you are a Fire Element Martial Artist; do you think flames will have any effect on me?"

What he pointed out all indicated that Mu Ruyue was not his match, only able to await her fate.