Hu Yuan threaded lightly and stealthily through the darkness. He moved with extreme caution, terrified of making even the slightest sound that might draw the guards' attention. With a slight blur of his figure, he glided past without a single trace.
Channeling his spiritual power, his eyes swept continuously across every inch of space around him. Not a single unassuming corner escaped his scrutiny. Certain that there was no immediate danger nearby, Hu Yuan seized the right moment and flashed forward like a bolt of lightning, instantly plunging into the underground river.
Upon entering the underground river, Hu Yuan steadied his mind, took a deep breath, and called out in a soft yet respectful tone, "Senior Water God, your junior Hu Yuan comes to pay his respects." Although his voice was not loud, it sounded exceptionally clear within the gloomy, deep, vast, and silent underground river, echoing continuously and carrying a profound sense of awe and utmost sincerity.
Chapter 177