"Suck it out?" Song Shuhang's clone tried visualizing the scenario that was likely to take place in the future, and found itself somewhat doubtful. "On the off-chance that my main body doesn't get sucked out and is made to directly transcend the tribulation inside the Ninth Stage Heavenly Tribulation Realm, what do I do if this ends up increasing the strength of the heavenly tribulation?"

The golden-eyed Lady Kunna calmly said, "Then you're dead."

"..." Song Shuhang. 

Lady Kunna added, "However, with my presence, that is unlikely to occur. Within 30 days, if you manage to ascend to the Sixth Stage, I should be able to pull your main body, along with the several people who are with you, out of the Heavenly Tribulation Realm. Afterward, you'll just have to transcend your Sixth Stage heavenly tribulation together."

Song Shuhang said, "Thank you."

Lady Kunna said, "You're welcome."

"But I'm wondering... Why are you helping me?" Song Shuhang's clone stared at Lady Kunna. He still couldn't connect to the Inner World. As expected, that thing was even more of a coward than he was. However, he was currently in his clone state, so there wasn't much to worry about. If he died, then so be it. If one clone fell, then he'd just have to raise tens of thousands more!

Therefore, the clone dared to ask questions in a very straightforward manner.

Lady Kunna casually said, "Because we're allies."

"However, before we became allies... We were in a hostile relationship." Song Shuhang stared at Lady Kunna. "To be honest, I don't believe that the function of a QR code Golden Core Composition could make you completely abandon all past grudges between us and truly become allies with me."

If the QR code Golden Core Composition was so overpowered, such that it could even affect the fat ball's consciousness, then when he performed his Eighth Stage divinity show, he could simply display his QR code for everyone to see. Afterward, he could reap allies and friends from all over the universe.

When he moved around, he could simply rely on his friends and move unhindered all over the universe.

"We used to have a hostile relationship?" Lady Kunna's golden eyes were full of curiosity. "When was that? I don't recall us having any grudges with one another."

"!!!" Song Shuhang. 

Had the fat ball finally broken down?

As changes had been happening to the Wielder of the Heaven's Will, according to the speculations of the Great Northern Emperor and all the other seniors, the current Wielder had likely already become devoid of emotion. With that, it was likely to be similar to a cold supercomputer, merely maintaining its responsibilities as the Wielder of the Will.

Could it be that the Netherworld's fat ball had finally broken down due to the influence of the current Wielder of the Will?

The golden-eyed Lady Kunna smiled, and said, "Oh, right. I like the name Fat Ball very much. Thank you."

Sure enough, it was broken. For it to be able to even accept the name [Fat Ball] so calmly, it looked like the degree to which it was broken wasn't small, either.

Song Shuhang lowered his head and looked at his palm—similar to his main body, his palm also had the mark of a drop of the liquid metal ball.

He raised his head again and looked at Lady Kunna's vertical golden pupils.

Wait...

Besides the possibility that the fat ball was broken, there might be another possibility.

Song Shuhang suddenly asked, "Fat ball, what was your previous name?"

The corners of Lady Kunna's mouth curled up. "It was deleted~ After being deleted, no record of it was left. Therefore, my previous name is no more. Now, only the name 'Fat Ball', which I've taken quite a liking to, remains."

After saying that, Lady Kunna took a step forward and grabbed Song Shuhang's wrist. "Let's go. It's time for us to leave this place."

Song Shuhang anxiously said, "Please wait, I don't have any protective items on me right now!"

The Thirty-Three Divine Beasts' Combined Magical Treasure, the magical bracelet, and all his other items were still on his main body. As such, he currently had nothing on his hands... Not to mention his hands, there was nothing on his entire person.

As soon as Lady Kunna grabbed him, the secret appraisal technique was activated.

Fortunately, the clone was in its 'smoky mode' at this moment.

A large amount of smoke burst out from his body. If this had been the same amount but in blood, Song Shuhang would have definitely become a human fountain.

[Lady Kunna (Divinity Descent State), her golden dragon pupils are a symbol of the descent of a God. For more information, click next.]

There was very little information that had been obtained by the secret appraisal technique. Despite that, the price he paid was extremely heavy as the target of the appraisal was simply too terrifying.

In addition, as Song Shuhang had managed to properly control the 'secret appraisal technique' at the last moment, he stopped the secret appraisal technique in time. This was why the 'for more information' part had appeared.

Song Shuhang let out an exasperated breath. "Sure enough, Lady Kunna, you aren't the fat ball."

Lady Kunna's 'Divinity Descent State' had something to do with dragons.

She was either the Dragon Network... or the Will of the Black Dragon World.

Fat Ball was just her new name, not her identity. She liked the name 'Fat Ball' very much, so she had changed her name to it.

Knowing this, things made a lot more sense.

With that being the case, there really was no grudge between him and Lady Kunna. That was why they were able to form an alliance so easily.

However, there was another small problem here... If she was the Dragon Network or the Will of the Black Dragon World, where did she learn about the fat ball?

Also, what about the mark of the fat ball that she had branded on his palm?

This is so confusing.

All kinds of clues were tangled up like earphone cords and became a mess.

I really am not detective material.

Continuing to guess will only waste time, I should just verify it directly.

Song Shuhang directly asked, "So, Lady Kunna... Are you the Dragon Network?"

Lady Kunna turned her head and stared at Song Shuhang. "No, I am Fat Ball."

"..." Song Shuhang. 

"However, I'm slightly different from that dango." After thinking for a moment, Lady Kunna said, "Compared to that dango, I have a closer relationship with you. A large part of the reason I was born is related to you."

Who the hell was the dango she was referring to?

Was she referring to the liquid metal ball?

Also, what did she mean by a large part of the reason she was born is related to me?

Could it be...

"The seed?" Song Shuhang suddenly remembered.

After he entered the Black Dragon World, the seed which contained the Netherworld's fat ball had sprouted, resulting in the descent of the 'Heavenly Punishment' and causing Song Shuhang to lose a Resurrection Gold Coin.

When he thought of this, he recalled how he had been brutally cut into pieces by Senior White's clone.

"Right, it has to do with that seed." Lady Kunna nodded, and said, "So, I am Fat Ball."

After going through the purification process of the 'Impregnating Gaze and Embryonic Gaze' combo, as well as the 'Heavenly Punishment', who knew what had happened to the seed.

Lady Kunna continued, "However, if you don't understand... I guess it's fine to think of me as the Dragon Network who simply named itself Fat Ball."

In other words, after everything you said, in the end, you're still the Dragon Network?

Lady Kunna said, "Let's go."

In the next moment, the two figures disappeared from the 'Dragon Network Node Space' and returned to the Black Dragon World.

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The Dadamar Forest, Dragon Blood Tribe.

Scarlet Heaven Sword rose into the sky. Its saber intent skyrocketed while it used its sword body to perform a saber technique. It was keeping its body active and doing morning exercises.

The saber intent filled the space, and its aura was extremely oppressive.

Around it, the old tribal chief and several of the fighters from the Dragon Blood Tribe applauded.

After Scarlet Heaven Sword moved around for a while, it stopped.

Recently... it seemed to have fallen in love with the feeling of being cheered for and applauded at.

Senior White's clone lay on the table lazily, draped in a sheet listlessly.

In the distance, from time to time, girls from the Dragon Blood Tribe would secretly steal a glance at Senior White's clone before turning their heads back and blushing.

Although white skin was not in line with the aesthetics of the Black Dragon World, Mr. White was simply so good-looking that even his white skin didn't hinder the heated gazes of the Dragon Blood Tribe girls.

They were considering whether they could obtain seed from this 'Mr. White' to strengthen the bloodline of the Dragon Blood Tribe.

Scarlet Heaven Sword called out to Senior White's clone, "Fellow Daoist White, do you want to spar?"

It was the divine weapon of an Immortal. It possessed rich combat experience and had mastered supreme saber techniques. Such a sparring opponent was equivalent to a golden opportunity knocking right at one's door.

Senior White's clone softly said, "No, I don't want to move. I feel so tired from being alive."

He didn't even feel like speaking.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, two figures appeared out of thin air and landed across the table.

It was Song Shuhang and Lady Kunna.

As Lady Kunna returned, her golden pupils faded. She tilted her head and fell asleep on the table.

Song Shuhang looked around, and his gaze fell on Senior White. He then said with joy, "Senior White, you're finally back from the Ancient Nether!"

"I'm a clone." Senior White raised his finger. "The main body is still in the Ancient Nether, planting wards. He will probably be there for a little longer. I'm tired, and I don't want to talk too much. Let's use the secret sound transmission technique."

"..." Song Shuhang.

He stared at Senior White's clone in front of him rather intensely. He felt as if he had seen someone just like the current clone before.

"Aaah~" In the distance, the group of Dragon Blood Tribe girls screamed, covering their eyes with both hands before running away.

"???" Song Shuhang. 

The Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword flew over, and its tip flicked at Senior White's clone, launching up the quilt on Senior White's body over to Song Shuhang. "Put this on first."

"..." Song Shuhang. 

He lowered his gaze down to his body, and saw that he wasn't wearing anything.

But I'm in my smoky state!

What's with the screaming?!

Song Shuhang took the sheet and wore it.

Senior White's clone arduously opened his eyes, and stared at the sheet on Song Shuhang. The sheet had been snatched away, but he was too lazy to take it back, so he could only express his dissatisfaction with his eyes.

Cute? No, that wasn't the right word for this.

But in other words, Senior White's main body would not make such an expression.

Song Shuhang subconsciously wanted to take out his mobile phone, take a picture of 'Senior White', and send it to Soft Feather.

He stretched out his hand and groped around his body only to remember that he was a clone, and his equipment was with his main body… including his phone.

And so, Song Shuhang stretched out his hand to wrap the sheet on himself tightly, taking the initiative to ignore Senior White's clone's bitter expression.

Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword asked, "How did you get out of the Tribulation-Transcension Space?"

Song Shuhang replied, "I'm a clone. My main body is still getting struck by lightning in the Ninth Stage heavenly tribulation. There should still be about 994 days left."

Scarlet Heaven Sword's hilt aimed towards the sky. "Heavens."

Song Shuhang really is in the Ninth Stage Heavenly Tribulation Realm.

The question was, how did Song Shuhang even get himself in there?