If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1100 Listen carefully
"What confidence? You're sending me on a mission to the enemy camp?" Yang Li was stunned, then exclaimed, "You don't mean to send me out alone to face the wrath of the Nine Yama Kings and become their punching bag instead of you, do you?"

Xiao Yu sighed, "Someone has to go out and explain things clearly to all the Kings of Hell."

Otherwise, if a fight really breaks out, I can handle it, but you won't be able to escape even the slightest collateral damage!

Ximen Bao said in a deep voice, "How does Grand Tutor Yu intend to explain this to the Kings of Hell? You killed King Qin Guang, how can you explain it clearly?"

Xiao Yu asked, "What did King Qin Guang do before I drew my sword and cut off King Yama's head?"

Ximen Bao and Yang Li recalled what had just happened, both showing thoughtful expressions.

"It's unclear what happened, but it must have been King Qin Guang who launched the sneak attack on Grand Tutor Yu first. Grand Tutor Yu was forced to do so, and in doing so, he accidentally killed him with a swift sword strike!"

Yang Li looked at Xiao Yu with a firm tone and resolute eyes: "Grand Tutor Yu, no matter what the truth is, you must insist that you were fatally ambushed and try your best to defend yourself."

Xiaoyu was speechless.

She shook her head and said, "Fellow Daoist Yang Li did indeed have a feeling, but he couldn't fully understand the situation at that time."

I did not kill King Qin Guang out of desperation or out of a sense of betrayal.

At that time, King Qin Guang used the great supernatural power of the "Emperor of the Underworld" on me, which disturbed my spiritual senses.

In his confusion, he lost his reason, his fighting instincts were triggered, and he drew his sword in self-defense, mistakenly killing King Qin Guang.

Yangli Daotong's expression was somewhat distorted, and he was also speechless: I told you to try your best to defend yourself, but you can't put all the blame on the dead King Qin Guang!

Your excuses are utterly absurd in an attempt to completely deflect blame.

Let alone the Nine Kings of Hell, even I, a humble Taoist, cannot believe it.

If others don't believe you, your loud arguments will be in vain.

I would never use your excuse to negotiate with the King of Hell.

They will surely be furious and slap me into a pulp.

Ximen Bao, who was originally full of doubt and resentment, became even more suspicious after hearing Xiao Yu's "nonsense and sophistry that even ghosts wouldn't believe."

"It was actually the Netherworld Emperor! No wonder back then..."

He muttered something, then asked loudly, "Grand Tutor Yu, King Qin Guang isn't mentally unstable, so why would he use the 'Emperor of the Underworld' to deal with you?"

"You actually believe her nonsense—"

Yang Li cried out in shock, then realized what was happening, coughed a few times, softened his tone, and said, "Chief Judge Ximen, no wonder what? What kind of supernatural power is the 'Emperor of the Underworld'? I've never even heard of it!"

—Even I've never heard of this. How did you know it was Grand Tutor Yu's first time in the Underworld?
Could it be the throne of Yama, the King of Hell, and the Book of Life and Death?
Yang Li had a sudden realization.

“Fellow Daoist Yang Li, you are a Celestial Master, how come your spiritual perception is not as sharp as Chief Judge Ximen?”

At that time, King Qin Guang activated the power of Yama, and was practically the 'Heavenly Emperor' of the first small world of Yama's Palace.

The 'Heavenly Dao' of the small world was in his hands, manipulated and kneaded at will.

I'm certain that even those outside the First Hall of Yama can see the sky and clouds change color.

The powerful spirits and deities of the underworld could even directly sense that the secrets of heaven had become incredibly chaotic.

Xiao Yu explained to Yang Li, then turned to Ximen Bao and said, "I didn't know why King Qin Guang suddenly had a stroke before, but now I have a guess."

When judging the case of Empress Dowager Zhao, he inadvertently touched upon a divine secret, causing me to enter a state of 'false harmony with the Tao'.

At that time, my mind had become one with the 'Tao' of this world.

They are one.

I am trying to understand the way of Heaven, discern the destiny of Heaven, and predict the future evolution of fate.

King Qin Guang discovered that the secrets of heaven had been revealed. Fearing that he would be held responsible, he became enraged and attacked me.

The so-called "Son of the Underworld" is someone who activates the authority of Yama and transforms into the son of the underworld.

Its authority and power are like those of the 'Heavenly Emperor of the Underworld'.

We are in the First Hall of Yama, which is like a small world, but it is only a part of the 'Great World of the Underworld'.

After becoming the Netherworld Emperor, King Qin Guang was able to manipulate the Heavenly Dao of the 'First Palace Small World' at will.

My soul is now in harmony with the Heavenly Dao here, disrupting the order of the Heavenly Dao and interfering with the secrets of fate. This is directly and severely damaging my mind and spirit that are in harmony with the Dao!
You all know about divination, right?

When you used to divine the secrets of heaven, did you ever suffer a backlash from them?
What happened to me was that King Qin Guang deliberately used his great supernatural powers to make me experience the most tragic backlash from the heavens.

"I've already suffered the strongest backlash from the heavens, and you still expect me to be clear-headed and rational?"

"I see!"

Even Yang Li understood and accepted her "sophistry" at this point.

She was probably not making excuses.

King Qin Guang fought her for quite a while before being forcibly killed.

He was beheaded with a single sword strike, swift as lightning, sudden, and decisive.

It was as if her body was acting on its fighting instincts to protect itself after encountering danger.

Xiao Yu looked up and glanced outside the hall, then said, "The Nine Yama Kings have arrived. Fellow Daoist Yang Li, we're counting on you from now on."

She pulled out a stack of "heavenly books" that the Grand Tutor had specially prepared for submitting memorials to the Heavenly Court from her sleeve, and then took out a dragon-whisker brush and quickly wrote two "memorials".

"Here are two 'Petitions of Yu Fengxian for Accidentally Killing King Qin Guang.' You don't need to waste your breath; the details of this incident are explained in the documents."

Yang Li took the petition, opened it, and his expression began to twist.

The opening sentence reads: "I humbly beseech Your Majesty the Ten Kings of Hell: Father King Chujiang, Father King Song, and the great god of the underworld who is reading this document."

The junior Yu Fengxian, filled with utmost humility and fear, bows deeply to all the great deities and elders, and humbly reports this to you.

Another portion was given to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

The same style, the same extremely humble and obsequious attitude.

But you were exceptionally fierce and killed King Qin Guang. Now, if you're humble, will people believe you?
However, he also knew in his heart that regardless of whether others believed the attitude shown in the petition, at least showing this attitude could at least resolve the hatred and anger in the hearts of the nine Yama Kings outside to the greatest extent.
"I'm afraid it won't be of any use." Yang Li said with a frown, "Even if you explain it very clearly, and Yama believes you, you killed King Qin Guang!"
Don't say that the laws of Heaven are sacred and inviolable.

Even according to human law, regardless of the reason, murdering a monarch is a capital offense punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family.

The historians only recorded that "Cui Zhu murdered his ruler," and no one cared whether King Zhuang of Qi deserved to die.

Xiao Yu said, "I asked you to deliver the petition in order to uphold propriety and righteousness."

If you can resolve this feud directly with your eloquent tongue, you will have performed a great service.

Even if we cannot persuade the Nine Kings of Hell to resign, we have still demonstrated courtesy, stated our position, and stood on the moral high ground.

Even if we were to fight each other afterwards, we would have a clear conscience.

"What if Yama directly kills me and sends my soul to the eighteenth level of hell?" Yang Li asked.

Xiao Yu countered, "Even if you send a memorial explaining that King Qin Guang's death was a misunderstanding, the King of Hell will still kill you."

If you stay in the hall without presenting a petition to explain the situation, and without showing humility and courtesy, do you think the King of Hell will treat you any better when he comes in?
Even if you do it, it'll still be of some use.

Yang Li was speechless.

"If Yama (the King of Hell) doesn't let this go, would you fight them?" he asked.

Xiaoyu drew the Qiaoshi Sword with a "clang" and lightly flicked the blade with her finger.

"Buzz~~~" The pale blue sword blade rippled like water, producing a crisp sound like a stone thrown into a clear spring.

"My sword is so sharp! I hope the King of Hell can be more rational and think things through."

Ximen Bao glanced at the corpse of Yama lying in the corner and suddenly felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

"Grand Tutor Yu, how about I go out of the palace with Celestial Master Yangli to explain the situation to King Yama?"

"I'll trouble you, Chief Judge Ximen," Xiaoyu readily agreed.

Before Yang Li left, she solemnly warned him again: "Two petitions, one to be given to Yama and the great gods, and the other must be given to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva."

The Bodhisattva hasn't arrived yet, so you should wait outside.

If the Bodhisattva never comes, then so be it.

"Once the Bodhisattva is about to arrive, you must present the petition with both hands, so that the Bodhisattva understands my humility and respect." — Just as Jing Ke "revealed his dagger when the map was unrolled," I, Yu Fengxian, "hide my wickedness inside and out." Ahem, I mean, hide my sword; the petition conceals the sharpness of a sword.

Since Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva isn't coming, she naturally has nothing to fear.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has arrived! First, take this "hidden meanness" trick of mine!
She thought to herself with smug satisfaction.

"Remember, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is the lord of the underworld, and the Bodhisattva is also the most benevolent."

Whether we can overcome this calamity depends entirely on the Bodhisattva!

Xiaoyu gave Yangli a final word of advice before sending him out of the First Yama Palace.

Half an hour after Yang Li left the First Hall of Yama.

In the deepest part of the Netherworld, in a dark cave above the sea of ​​blood.

Behind the altar, on a futon, a gaunt old monk faced the stone wall and chanted scriptures to pray for the souls of the dead.

Under the table lay a strange beast: a tiger's head, a single horn, dog's ears, a dragon's body, a lion's tail, and a qilin's feet. It was over ten feet long and six feet tall.

The way it lay on the ground looked a lot like a dog.

Suddenly, its ears twitched a few times, and it opened its eyes. "Master, you are in grave danger!"

The old monk opened his eyes and asked, "Where did this trouble come from?"

"King Yama is coming to find you immediately, asking you to go to the First Hall of Yama to capture Yu Fengxian. The reason is uncertain, but it is certain that if you go, a terrible calamity will befall you," the strange beast said.

The old monk sighed, "Ten years have passed, and Yu Fengxian has finally managed to entangle this poor monk."

Uh, the old monk is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Ten years ago, he received a contract delivered by the Taoist priest who made dog meat, a document for Xiaoyu to become his godfather.

The strange beast said, "Master, please don't go to see Yu Fengxian. Let Yama and the ghost generals and kings handle this matter."

"They've all come to me, so the situation must be serious and beyond their capabilities."

"Sigh, how come that little devil Yu Fengxian's cultivation has increased so quickly?" the old monk muttered.

The strange beast said, "She is exceptionally talented, and has had many fortuitous encounters in the past two years, which has led to her rapid advancement in cultivation."

For example, this time.

She stripped King Qin Guang of his divine talismans, took control of the Great Dao Laws of the First Hall of Yama, and accelerated time.

In the blink of an eye, more than thirty years have passed, almost forty.

She has been studying the Yama's Register, the Book of Life and Death, and the Mirror of Karma.

She had a fairly good understanding of the King of Hell's supernatural powers.

After a pause, the beast continued, "If Yama can't deal with Yu Fengxian, then send him to Heaven to get reinforcements. Anyway, Master, don't go to see Yu Fengxian."

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden light landed in front of the cave entrance and transformed into a majestic and dignified emperor. He was dressed in a black and red robe and wore a golden crown with jeweled tassels. He strode to the table and bowed respectfully.

"Yama pays homage to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva."

Then he turned to the strange beast under the table, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Venerable Di Ting!"

"No need for formalities!" the strange beast said calmly.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva turned around and asked, "Is it for Yu Fengxian?"

King Yama nodded heavily and said, "We cannot make a decision. Please, Bodhisattva, give us guidance."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva hesitated for a moment, but decided to heed Di Ting's advice.

"You nine can discuss and decide on this matter, and then report to the Jade Emperor afterward."

King Yama sighed, "Yu Fengxian sent a petition, not the last one; she wrote another one today."

She said that King Qin Guang attacked her first, and in her confusion, she instinctively drew her sword and swung it, accidentally killing King Qin Guang.

I wonder how much of what she said was true, how much was false, how much was exaggerated, and how much was concealed.

He turned his gaze toward Di Ting.

Di Ting said, "Before today's meeting, King Qin Guang and even you all harbored prejudices against Yu Fengxian."

During the talks, King Qin Guang and Yu Fengxian had several arguments.

The accumulated calamity deepened the entanglement of karma. Alas, King Qin Guang shouldn't have died; Yu Fengxian's ability to kill him with a casual strike was too unexpected, too shocking and incomprehensible.

King Yama frowned and said, "So, Yu Fengxian wasn't lying. King Qin Guang first disturbed her mind before she retaliated?"

Di Ting said, "King Qin Guang had been holding back for a long time, but finally couldn't hold back any longer and decided to teach Yu Fengxian a lesson."

I didn't intend to kill her, I just wanted to teach her a lesson.

But Yu Fengxian was also holding back, and as she did so, her resentment grew.

She may not have intentionally killed or caused trouble, but she certainly had the intention to kill King Qin Guang.

Therefore, he instinctively unleashed all his killing intent and beheaded King Qin Guang.

That fellow is truly a murderer!

Yama said, "I heard from Chief Judge Ximen that Yu Fengxian also used her pupil technique to capture King Qin Guang's primordial spirit and refine the Yama Divine Register."

Di Ting said, "It is indeed true."

King Yama frowned and said, "Whether it was an accident or not, anyone who dares to kill King Yama in the Yama Palace must be severely punished."

Otherwise, where would the authority of the Ten Kings of Hell and the Underworld be?

Moreover, after she mistakenly killed Yama, she not only did not immediately surrender, but also captured the primordial spirit of King Qin Guang, which is suspected to be a form of torture, and this is also a serious crime.

Refining the Yama King's Divine Register is intolerable in Heaven, making it an even greater crime.

It would not be excessive to punish him for multiple crimes and execute him immediately.

"Is the Bodhisattva still indifferent?"

Di Ting explained to Ksitigarbha, "Yu Fengxian was chosen as the 'Buddha's disciple' by Dipankara Buddha, so Ksitigarbha cannot do it himself."

Moreover, the Netherworld is now under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court, and the Bodhisattvas are only responsible for guarding the entrance to the Blood Sea.

In the past, when something happened, even if someone made a scene in the underworld, no one would come to ask the Bodhisattva for help!

The Ten Kings of Hell have the authority to decide how to deal with Yu Fengxian.

If you feel your strength is insufficient, you can go to the Lingxiao Palace to ask for reinforcements.

King Yama's expression changed several times. "With the death of King Yama, we haven't even had a chance to fight, yet we immediately went to the Heavenly Court to fetch reinforcements. Venerable Di Ting, did she truly possess the power to kill King Qin Guang with a single, casual sword strike using the Feathered Phoenix Immortal Sword, or is there some other hidden story?"

Di Ting hesitated and said, "Judging from the result alone, King Qin Guang should have died from a sneak attack."

He hadn't expected Yu Fengxian to be so ruthless; he had been careless.

But this doesn't prove that Yu Fengxian lacked the ability to kill King Qin Guang. Alas, Yu Fengxian is too wicked.

Before she took action, I always thought she was absolutely incapable of killing Yama in the Yama King's Palace.

Therefore, my judgment is for reference only; please proceed with caution.

King Yama gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what, this battle is inevitable. If the Bodhisattva doesn't make a move, the nine of us, together with nine thousand Yin Gods, will form a great formation and we will definitely capture Yu Fengxian."

Di Ting asked, "What happens after we take it?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Yama said, "If we can't capture her, so be it. But once we do, she will surely pay with her life!"

Her soul will be imprisoned in the eighteenth level of hell for at least a million years.

Di Ting sighed, "Once these words are spoken, your fortunes are beyond my control."

King Yama said in a deep voice, "We, the nine Yama Kings, will join forces to attack and try to avoid fighting alone."

Even if we are still no match for Yu Fengxian, we will be safe and sound, leaving her no opportunity to take advantage.

Di Ting said, "I hope so."

(End of this chapter)