With L’s current level of cultivation and abilities, he appeared almost like an earthly deity to ordinary people.


    However, L and Miranda felt somewhat awkward as they watched a family worship them as gods.


    After helping them up, L lied, saying he was an explorer in Lucoork West, preparing to climb Mount Everest.


    He exined that he carried a state-of-the-art jetpack, which allowed him to fly and rescue them.


    His convincing story made the family, who had never left Lucoork West, believe him.


    “No matter what, you are our great benefactor!”


    The man named Dous, with his dark and slightly reddish face, was filled with gratitude and reverence.


    “By the way, where are you two heading west?”


    The next second, the man from Lucoork West asked L and Miranda, seemingly considering something.


    “We’re heading to a ce called Cloud Sea Mountain Base. Have you heard of it?” L pondered for a moment before replying.


    “Cloud Sea Mountain Base? Never heard of it…”


    The couple exchanged nces and shook their heads simultaneously.


    L took out Stanley Wills’ phone, pulled up the map, and handed it to Dous, pointing at a marked spot on the map: “It’s here!”


    Dous and his wife looked at the map for a while, their faces gradually bing serious.


    “Benefactor, you must not go to the Forbidden Zone of Demonic Clouds! It’s too dangerous, no one who goes near that area everes back. It’s a hell cursed by demonic souls.”


    Dous spoke with a solemn expression.


    His wife also pleaded earnestly: “Benefactors, even if you’re exploring, don’t go there!”


    In the mouths of Lucoork West people, Cloud Sea Mountain Base was known as the Forbidden Zone of Demonic Clouds.


    ording to Dous and his wife, it was more terrifying and dreadful than any forbidden area in the Kunlun Mountains.


    L listened to their warnings but nodded nomittally.


    Sensing L’s distraction, Dous continued: “Benefactor, don’t take this lightly! There’s a legend about the Forbidden Zone of Demonic Clouds. In ancient times, there was a Divine Phoenix with ten heads, possessing boundless power and a kind nature, benefiting thousands of miles around. But once, it fought fiercely with a Heaven Dog, losing one of its heads in the battle. Since then, it has been known as the Nine-Headed Phoenix or Nine-Headed Bird. The lost head is said to have fallen in the Forbidden Zone of Demonic Clouds. The head turned into a demonic mountain, emitting strong resentment year-round. Those who enter are bewitched and be wandering spirits after death. In our Lucoork West legends, no one has ever returned after entering.”


    Dous recounted the legend earnestly, trying to scare L.


    “Yes! The Nine-Headed Phoenixter became a Ferocious Beast. The severed neck continuously bled, causing disasters wherever the blood flowed. It devours human souls, when people die, it consumes their souls. It’s very evil!” Dous’ wife added with a fearful expression.


    However, L outwardly agreed not to go but remained undeterred inside.


    To avenge his parents, he would venture even into the underworld. Besides, no one ever came out? Impossible. Didn’t his parents escape from there? Didn’t the Elder of the Wicked Bonee and go freely? L didn’t believe in such superstitions about the Nine-Headed Bird’s head. It was just a dead object. Moreover, myths and legends had limited credibility.


    At this moment, Miranda’s expression changed several times upon hearing Dous’ tales!


    …


    After having lunch at Dous’ home, L and Miranda bid farewell and continued their journey.


    “Honey, are you okay? If you’re really scared, I won’t force you to go.”


    In the car, with L driving now, he noticed that Miranda seemed off since they left Dous’ home. He found it amusing.


    Could his wife really be scared by the Nine-Headed Phoenix legend?


    After all, Miranda had experienced fewer battles and dangers, although her strength had improved, her mindset might still becking.


    “What are you talking about? I’m fine!”


    “The Nine-Headed Phoenix legend is definitely fake!”


    “It has nothing to do with me!”


    Miranda retorted irritably but couldn’t help muttering a few words.


    “Yeah, it’s probably fake. Our target is the Elder of the Wicked Bone! If he dares to go to Cloud Sea Mountain Base, why shouldn’t we?”


    L nodded firmly.


    Four hourster!


    L and Miranda walked side by side, gazing at the thick fog a hundred meters away.


    The next second, they stepped into it together, entering Cloud Sea Mountain Base-the Forbidden Zone of Demonic Clouds.


    At this time, it wasn’t dark yet!


    But the entire area seemed to darken instantly.


    A dense chill filled the air, mixed with strands of resentment.


    “It seems many people have died here!”


    “Such heavy resentment!”


    L raised an eyebrow and couldn’t help but click his tongue.


    “Yes.”


    Miranda responded softly, her beautiful eyes filled with some unease.


    Entering this Forbidden Zone of Demonic Clouds made her feel as if something was connecting with her in some mysterious way, almost calling out to her.


    However, she resisted this connection strongly.


    It seemed she didn’t want to face it!


    Buzz!


    At this moment, L tried to release his mental field to prepare for any potential crisis.


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    “Show yourself!”