People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 330 Intending to use the Way of Gods and Demons to fill the gap in the underground passage!
Fengdu Ghost Palace.

Yang Xuan held the Emperor's Banner, looking at the black dragon spirit within it with a thoughtful expression.

If the reason this black dragon was able to retain a portion of its understanding of the Great Dao is because it was a remnant soul of a chaotic god or demon.

Does this mean that the original body of the Chaos God and Demon also retains some understanding of the Great Dao?

Moreover, the Dao insights remaining in the original body are likely more abundant than those in this wisp of remnant soul, and may even have some special function.

For example, after the death of cultivators above the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, as well as innate beings, their remaining physical bodies will have some traces of the Great Dao remaining on them.

The higher one's cultivation level, the more traces of the Great Dao remain.

The original body of the White Emperor contained the innate Gengjin Dao. After the remnant soul of the White Emperor refined it, it transformed into a superior innate spiritual treasure with thirty-two restrictions—the Gengjin White Tiger Sword.

If Yang Xuan's guess is correct, then the Chaos Gods and Demons are even more special than cultivators above the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, as well as innate beings.

After death, cultivators above the Great Luo Golden Immortal level and innate beings only retain traces of the Great Dao they cultivated. This is equivalent to their physical bodies being tempered by the Great Dao and transformed into a special innate spiritual object.

The remnant souls of the Chaos Gods and Demons retain a portion of their understanding of the Great Dao, as if they were a part of the Great Dao itself.

If used properly, it can not only be used for people to study and comprehend these great principles, but it may also be easier to refine it into an innate spiritual treasure.

There is a clear difference between the two. In Yang Xuan's view, the Chaos God and Demon is more advanced.

Yang Xuan even suspected that if he could find the original body of this Chaos God and Demon after its fall, he might be able to achieve considerable success in the Dao of Death and the Dao of Soul after observing it for tens of thousands of years!

Moreover, the true form of the Chaos God and Demon certainly has more than one purpose.

"Could it be that the reason that lady did this was to wait for him to jump out on his own?"

Yang Xuan stroked his chin and nodded thoughtfully.

When Youlian found the Yin-Severing Dragon Pearl beneath the Other Shore Flower, Yang Xuan thought that perhaps this was the opportunity that Houtu had prepared for Youlian.

If it weren't for Youlian's protection by the underground world, making her the chosen one of destiny in the Netherworld, she would never have discovered the existence of this Absolute Yin Dragon Pearl.

After all, even with Yang Xuan's good fortune, and by activating the Golden Wheel of Fortune and Virtue to carefully deduce that small world, he still couldn't find the Absolute Yin Dragon Pearl right in front of him.

Therefore, it can be seen that either Youlian's bloodline is special, which allows her to sense the existence of the Absolute Yin Dragon Pearl, or it is due to the blessing of the earth's fortune.

But whatever the reason, it is inextricably linked to Houtu.

Furthermore, this chaotic god-demon is proficient in the Dao of Death and the Dao of Souls, making him a perfect fit for the environment of the Netherworld.

Looking back now, Yang Xuan strongly suspects that all of this was Houtu's scheme, designed to expose this Chaos God-Demon, thereby revealing his true form, and then...

Using the physical body of this chaotic god-demon, and the Great Dao it possesses, we will further perfect the Netherworld and promote the further evolution of the Underground Path.

"That makes sense!"

Yang Xuan nodded secretly, thinking that this was probably the truth of the matter.

As for whether he was overthinking it, Houtu had no such intention at all, but Yang Xuan had not considered it either.

Just kidding, Houtu is a sage, her status is equivalent to Hongjun Daozu, a true representative, her Taoist cultivation is all-encompassing, she knows the past and present, and can see the future.

Such an entity must have a profound meaning in what it does; how could it be aimless?
Otherwise, it can't be that Houtu did what she did back then just to respond to Yang Xuan's supernatural powers and help Youlian get out of her predicament, and that Youlian's acquisition of the Absolute Yin Dragon Pearl had nothing to do with her, right?
"That's absolutely impossible, okay?"

Yang Xuan shook his head and smiled. His face wasn't made of a rare innate treasure, and Houtu wouldn't be so idle.

Yang Xuan put this matter aside for the time being. How to find this Chaos God and Demon and promote the evolution of the underground passage would have to wait until Houtu returned. He didn't have the ability to find this Chaos God and Demon.

Even if he did manage to deduce the location of this chaotic god-demon's true form, he couldn't possibly run there himself.

The other party was merely a remnant soul, yet he possessed such a profound understanding of the Dao of Soul and the Dao of Death, demonstrating such cultivation. This shows just how powerful his original body was.

If Yang Xuan were to go to him himself, wouldn't that be handing himself a death sentence? Given his cautious nature, how could he possibly do such a thing?
Afterwards, Yang Xuan put the Emperor's Banner, the Book of Life and Death, and the Judge's Pen back to their original places in the Underworld. He looked down at the group of dragon clansmen below, gently waved his sleeve, and released a burst of magic power to awaken them.

When they first awoke, all the dragons, including the West Sea Dragon King, looked bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

But soon, a look of shock appeared on the face of the West Sea Dragon King.

He recalled the black dragon that flew out of the Absolute Yin Dragon Pearl, and how even he, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, fainted instantly after the black dragon roared.

Although the Dragon King of the West Sea was severely weakened by karma, with only one-tenth of his strength remaining, he was still a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Even a disciple of a sage could not easily make him faint with supernatural powers alone.

Clearly, the black dragon's origins are not simple. It resides within the Absolute Yin Dragon Pearl and hides inside Youlian's body, undoubtedly for a specific purpose.

Over the years, the Dragon Clan has mobilized a large number of aquatic creatures from all directions of the seas, and even sent many members of the Dragon Clan to the Netherworld to do their utmost to manage the Forgotten River waterway and to plan for the Forgotten River Dragon King for Youlian.

The discovery that the black dragon was hiding inside Youlian's body, which they had never noticed before, made the West Sea Dragon King uneasy.

Whether the black dragon intends to harm Youlian or steal the Dragon King of Wangchuan, it is not a good thing for the dragon race.

Not all creatures that look like dragons belong to the dragon race.

As the Dragon King of the West Sea, Ao Run could not possibly recognize all the members of the dragon clan, but he could recognize the appearance and remember the aura of all the dragon clan members at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, whether they had perished or were still alive.

The black dragon didn't match any of the dragon clan members in his memory.

Furthermore, he sensed an extremely ancient aura emanating from that black dragon, even older than himself, the West Sea Dragon King who existed since ancient times.

Even Zhulong didn't have such an aged aura.

Therefore, it is clear that this black dragon is definitely not a member of the dragon race. Its hiding place on Youlian's body must be a deliberate attempt to harm her.

Even if this black dragon is a member of the dragon race, if he wants to harm Youlian and seize the throne of the Wangchuan Dragon King, he is pushing the dragon race to the brink of destruction.

Youlian can become the Dragon King of the River of Oblivion. The dragon race can use the fortune of the River of Oblivion to further eliminate the karma in their bodies, and at the same time gain merit in the matter of sorting out the water veins of the River of Oblivion.

But that's because Yang Xuan wanted Youlian to become the Dragon King of the River of Oblivion, and also to let the dragon race use the fortune of the River of Oblivion to eliminate the karma within their bodies.

If any dragon were truly so blind as to try and steal the throne of the Dragon King of the River of Oblivion, wouldn't that be a challenge to Yang Xuan's authority?
The task of untangling the water veins of the River of Oblivion is not something only dragons can do, nor is the position of the River God of Oblivion exclusively for dragons.

With just a word from Yang Xuan, countless beings would come to the underworld with sincerity, taking the initiative to show goodwill to Yang Xuan.

Ever since the Dragon Clan began to manage the water veins of the River of Oblivion, Youlian has become a major taboo for them. They treat her with utmost care, afraid of dropping her or melting her if they hold her in their hands.

Even so, the black dragon still found an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. While the West Sea Dragon King was worried about Youlian's safety, he was also concerned that Yang Xuan might misunderstand the situation.

Although the Dragon Clan once had a glorious past, being the first protagonists of the primordial world, that is now history. The Dragon Clan no longer possesses the power to rule the primordial world as it once did.

Yang Xuan is no longer the Taiyi Golden Immortal he once was.

He not only held important positions in Heaven and the Underworld, but he was also a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and not just any ordinary one; the disappearing black dragon was the best proof of that.

The black dragon's roar alone was enough to stun the West Sea Dragon King, demonstrating its extraordinary strength; it was at least at the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, or even the late-stage. And now, in just a short while, that powerful black dragon has vanished.

Yang Xuan remained seated on the throne, his posture unchanged, making the outcome all too obvious.

Whether Yang Xuan forced the black dragon back or subdued it, it demonstrated his extraordinary strength.

If he can easily deal with that black dragon, then even if the West Sea Dragon King recovers to his peak, he probably won't be able to gain any advantage over him.

It should be noted that Yang Xuan was only a Golden Immortal a dozen or so years ago. This kind of growth rate is simply unbelievable.

More importantly, Yang Xuan is no longer the rogue cultivator he once was; he now has the backing of two sages, Houtu and Tongtian.

Given the current state of the Dragon Clan, offending Yang Xuan would be incredibly foolish!
Before the Dragon King of the West Sea could ask anything, Yang Xuan beckoned, releasing a burst of magical power to lift the Lotus and bring it before him. After examining it carefully, he asked:
Have you been feeling anything unusual lately?

Youlian subconsciously reached out her small hand and grabbed Yang Xuan's clothes, revealing a serious expression, like a porcelain doll. After thinking for a long time, she shook her head.

"I don't feel anything unusual, but I get tired more easily, so I need to practice more often..."

She paused slightly before continuing:

"But after entering the Netherworld, I was able to feel the Dao of Death and the Dao of Soul more directly, and my cultivation speed seemed to have become faster."

"Your Majesty, is this considered an unusual feeling?"

As she finished speaking, Youlian tilted her head slightly, a hint of confusion appearing on her earnest face.

"It's fine."

Yang Xuan gently rubbed Youlian's head and nodded secretly.

The Black Dragon, this chaotic god-demon, truly deserves to be a being qualified to fight the Great God Pangu. He acts cautiously, leaving no trace whatsoever.

As for the ridiculous plot of an old man appearing in a dream and imparting divine skills, that kind of self-exposure cliché will naturally not be staged.

However, Yang Xuan did not reveal the matter of the Chaos Gods and Demons.

After handing the Yin-Severing Dragon Pearl back to Youlian, he looked down at the West Sea Dragon King and shook his head expressionlessly.

"Youlian will be fine, you don't need to worry. As for that black dragon..."

Yang Xuan paused slightly, his gaze fixed on the direction of the underground reincarnation site, before continuing:

"I have already captured that black dragon, but this matter involves the Empress's schemes. Do not ask any questions, just pretend nothing happened."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon King of the West Sea's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected that the black dragon would be involved in a sage's scheme.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will absolutely not reveal this matter to anyone!"

The Dragon King of the West Sea looked serious and hurriedly stated that he naturally dared not interfere in the affairs of the sage.

No matter what Houtu is planning, the dragons can only struggle at most, but they cannot resist. Unless they want to fight to the death, they can only accept it.

However, he didn't think it was a bad thing, and the situation of the dragon race couldn't get any worse.

The main reason is that Youlian is deeply loved by Yang Xuan, and given the current situation, this matter should not be detrimental to Youlian.

As long as Youlian's interests are not harmed, the Dragon Clan should not suffer any losses.

Meanwhile, the Dragon King of the West Sea felt increasingly emotional.

Both being Great Golden Immortals, he didn't even dare to think of the name of a Sage. If he could be schemed against by a Sage, it would be an honor for him.

Yang Xuan could not only meet with the sage at any time, but also participate in the sage's plans. The difference between them was simply too great.

But what truly impressed him was that Yang Xuan's Dao heart was as firm as a rock.

Even when involved in the sage's schemes, Yang Xuan remained so calm. What in this world could possibly shake his resolve?
Yang Xuan ignored what the West Sea Dragon King was thinking and did not mention the black dragon again.

Afterwards, Yang Xuan inquired in detail about the matter of sorting out the water veins of the River of Oblivion.

He summoned these dragons in the first place precisely for this purpose.

If the underworld wants to gain more benefits during the Investiture of the Gods, building three more gates of hell becomes an urgent matter.

Otherwise, when the ghosts and gods of the underworld travel to the primordial world and the underworld messengers bring the souls back to the underworld, they would have to waste a lot of time on the road, so how could they plan for opportunities?

If three more gates to the underworld could be built, and the underworld's teleportation system improved, this time could be greatly saved, allowing the underworld to gain more benefits.

Now that he has learned about the Chaos Gods and Demons and guessed Houtu's plans, Yang Xuan feels that time is becoming increasingly urgent.

Fortunately, the Dragon Clan has not wasted time over the years, and now the River of Oblivion has spread throughout the Netherworld, becoming the largest waterway in the Netherworld.

The fortune of the Wangchuan River vein has greatly increased, which has also led to an increase in the concentration of Yin energy in the surrounding areas.

There is an important reason why Youlian was able to break through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm so quickly and begin preparing for the Daluo Golden Immortal realm.

Furthermore, the management of the Wangchuan River's waterways laid an important foundation for Yang Xuan's construction of the Ghost Gate Pass.

The Gate of Hell is the gateway connecting the realms of Yin and Yang, and linking the Netherworld with the Primordial World, but it is still far away from Fengdu City and the Ten Courts of the Underworld.

This section of road is called the Road to the Underworld, and it needs to be built using the River of Oblivion as its foundation.

Now that the waterways of the River of Oblivion have been mostly cleared, no matter where Yang Xuan sets up the Gate of Hell, it will save a lot of time for the construction of the Road to the Underworld.

As for where to build these three gates of hell, Yang Xuan already has an idea.

One of them is Skull Mountain in Shiji, and he plans to set the other two in the far north and Tiannan Volcano.

However, the construction of the Gate of Hell is of great importance, and we must consult the Earth Goddess before proceeding.

Yang Xuan originally intended to meet with Houtu to ask her about this matter and the Styx River, but before he could speak, Houtu received an invitation from the Dao Ancestor to go to Zixiao Palace.

Considering the imminent arrival of the Investiture of the Gods calamity and the urgency of the situation, Yang Xuan, after learning about the restoration of the Wangchuan water veins, decided to first begin constructing the Yellow Springs Road.

"I wonder when Her Majesty will return, and what changes will occur in the Zixiao Palace..."

Yang Xuan looked up at the sky and then continued to summon the ghosts and gods of the underworld to arrange matters in the underworld.

He intends to use this great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods to separate the mortal world from the underworld, to make all living beings in the mortal world fear the underworld, and to make the underworld, like the Heavenly Court, become a top power in the mortal world!

P.S.: Holy crap, a friend I hadn't seen in ages came over to visit yesterday.

When I got home last night, my throat felt uncomfortable. Today I have a headache, fever, and all sorts of other discomforts. I think I've tested positive again. I don't know if it's just my bad constitution or if this bastard is poisonous...

(End of this chapter)