"Are you really that determined, Xizun Dharma?" Xu Chen asked.

"Of course! Someone defeated you, occupied your kingdom, and used your subjects. They even imprisoned you for countless years. Don't you hate it?" Jin Chan retorted.

"Well, I guess so..." Xu Chen said, rubbing his chin.

"Little sister, since you were able to find me, it means you still have some ability! Can you find a way to set me free?" Jin Chan said.

"But I don't know where you are imprisoned!"

"I do! I can guide you there. However, breaking through the maze in that underground chamber is extremely difficult."

"No maze is a secret to me!" Xu Chen confidently said.

Jin Chan's eyes lit up. "In that case, please promise to set me free! I am determined to confront Xizun Dharma!"

"Setting you free is not impossible, but it is extremely dangerous. If Xizun Dharma discovers us, the consequences will be unimaginable. What will I gain from this?" Xu Chen asked.

"Well... my treasures were taken by Xizun, but if I kill him and regain my treasures, I will let you choose one item!"

"Just one? That won't be enough for me and my sister!"

"Three items! Is that enough?"

"Okay! It's settled then! But don't blame me if I can't break through the maze!"

"Don't worry! I am already grateful for your help!" Jin Chan said.

At this moment, Xu Chen asked, "What do you know about Mengyan Kingdom?"

"Mengyan Kingdom? Your question is like asking me what water and fire are. Every creature in the demonic realm knows Mengyan Kingdom, but as for where water and fire actually come from, there are probably only a few who know!" Jin Chan said.

"Do you know how to enter Mengyan Kingdom?"

"Hehe, the demons recognized by Mengyan Kingdom can freely come and go, but those who are not recognized, no matter how powerful they are, can only see it but not touch it!" Jin Chan said.

"How can one be recognized?"

"In the demonic realm, there are many demons who specialize in enslaving the deceased and the living. They are the citizens of Mengyan Kingdom, born and bred. How to be recognized, I don't know. Even I couldn't enter Mengyan Kingdom back then! I have even captured many Mengyan Kingdom's people and asked them these questions, but they have no idea how Mengyan Kingdom is different from other places. They just say that Mengyan Kingdom is there, and you can reach it by walking over, and once you walk out, you're out. They have no understanding of its reasons!" Jin Chan said.

Xu Chen furrowed his brows. It seemed that the secret of Mengyan Kingdom was even deeper than he had imagined. So he asked again, "Who do you think might know the great secret of Mengyan Kingdom?"

"Mengyan Kingdom is an extremely mysterious country. Ordinary citizens can only enter and exit naturally, but someone powerful must have established such an incredible country. I estimate that at least someone with strength and knowledge close to that great power could truly know the secret of Mengyan Kingdom!" Jin Chan said.

"What kind of existence is that? Do you know where to find such an existence?"

"Both Dharma and I are the strongest beings in the first layer of this demonic realm! Although the first layer is vast beyond compare, the strongest is the Demon Lord. Those stronger than that have already ventured into the next layer. Who would stay in this first layer? Although I'm not certain, I guess at least a Demon God could possibly know this secret!" Jin Chan said.

"Where can we find the Demon God?"

"Demons Gods are extremely powerful and elusive. They are extremely rare and can possibly be encountered between the second and sixth layers. Oh, by the way! I heard that the master of the third layer is a fearsome Demon God! However, such beings are too dangerous and mysterious. Even if you go, you might not have the chance to ask them questions. And if you happen to meet them, you might not survive to tell the tale!" Jin Chan said.

"Hmm... I understand. But no matter how dangerous it is, we have to find the Demon God to inquire about the secrets of Mengyan Kingdom!" Xu Chen said.

"By the way!" Qingyin, who had been unfriendly towards Jin Chan, spoke up, "Putting aside your rambling, I have a question for you. My sister here is actually... a boy who, due to special circumstances, turned into a girl upon descending into the demonic realm. Do you know how to change back?"

"She was originally a boy? No wonder! Transforming from male to female, or vice versa, goes against the natural order. There are some demonic techniques that can perform surgery on oneself to achieve it, but they are never thorough! You have completely become a girl, so it must be a curse from the heavens or a great demonic curse. It cannot be reversed by ordinary means! However, I heard that there is a celestial dance woman who was banished from the heavenly realm into the demonic realm. Her name is Lingguang Fantian Ji. If you can find her, her dance is said to purify all punishments from the heavens and demons. She is the only one in the world. Perhaps she might be able to find a way for you to change back!" Jin Chan said."Where can I find her?" Xu Chen asked insistently.

"Ha ha, how could a lowly little toad like me know the whereabouts of such an extraordinary woman? All I know is that she was banished to the demon realm, but as to where exactly, whether on one level or the deepest 18th level, nobody knows her true location!" the toad said.

"So you've said all that and yet said nothing!" Qingyin complained.

"Well, at least we know the general direction!" Xu Chen replied.

"Oh, by the way!" the toad interjected, "So you're a man! It seems that this seductive woman was your lover! Let me advise you, if you want to survive in this demon realm, you better deal with her sooner rather than later! Otherwise, with so many powerful demons around, who knows how many horns you'll end up wearing!"

"You shut up! I would never betray Xu Chen!" Qingyin snapped.

"Toad, you can't understand the bond between Qingyin and me!" Xu Chen also said.

"It seems like you really love her, but even so, this woman needs to be properly disciplined. Let me tell you, my young friend, women like her need to be taught a lesson. If you don't want to deal with her, at least discipline her well. It's best to hang her up and give her a good beating every day! Maybe that way, she'll change her flirtatious nature!" the toad squinted and said.

"Say that again and I'll destroy you!" Qingyin exclaimed angrily.

"Qingyin, why bother arguing with a toad? He is the key to our escape from here. This poor toad statue has suffered enough. Let him say a few words, it won't do any harm. Why make things difficult for him?" Xu Chen said.

"Well... what you said makes sense... hmph!" Qingyin glanced at the toad displeased, then tossed her long hair and walked away.