Perfect World: Start by traveling to the Wuwang Mansion

Chapter 304 Supreme Ruler Among All Paths! The Lord of the Underworld Appears!

It's no wonder he reacted so strongly, mainly because it hadn't been long since he first heard the name 'Cloud Emperor'.

However, upon hearing this again, one realizes that his level of advancement has already surpassed that of his predecessors. While such rapid progress is to be expected, witnessing it firsthand still leaves one feeling astonished.

Without further ado, he bowed to Shi Qingyun and then plunged into the battle below.

With the addition of a cultivator who had slain me, it was like a wolf entering a flock of sheep; the battle ended swiftly and decisively.

Fortunately, the cultivators of the Underworld thought that capturing people wouldn't cause too much loss in terms of personnel.

After doing everything, Xuan Ying instantly appeared in front of Shi Qingyun and thanked him again.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Ying, what are your plans for the future?"

Shi Qingyun didn't let Xuan Ying continue to express his gratitude. Instead, he changed the subject and asked him directly.

Upon hearing Shi Qingyun's question, a glint of light flashed in Xuan Ying's eyes.

They were both quite old, so they naturally understood the purpose of Shi Qingyun's words and directly replied:

"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Yundi's help, my Xuan Kong Dao Sect would have been destroyed."

"Fellow Daoist Yundi, please feel free to give us any instructions. We will certainly not refuse."

Seeing that Xuan Ying was so sensible, Shi Qingyun nodded in satisfaction.

Then they told Xuan Ying about their arrangements, instructing him to go directly to the Cloud Palace disciples and help them resist the Underworld.

Xuan Ying thought about it for a moment and then agreed, a hint of hatred appearing in her eyes.

"The people of the Underworld have openly violated the ancient covenant; everyone has the right to kill them!"

"Furthermore, now that all the major religious groups in Shidu Prefecture have withdrawn from this place, we should unite even more!"

He then led the remaining disciples of the Xuan Kong Dao Sect toward Chen Xuan's location.

Shi Qingyun also quickly headed to the next location based on the information he had received.

Time flies, and during this period, Shidu Prefecture has undergone earth-shaking changes.

First, all the major sects moved away from Shidu Prefecture, and then people from the underworld intervened, causing chaos in Shidu Prefecture.

Finally, the 'Cloud Emperor' returned, and his Cloud Palace immediately clashed with the people of the Underworld.

As for the major religious families in other states, they were all observing the situation regarding the disputes between them.

They didn't think Shi Qingyun could win, and the major sects wouldn't get involved, lest they cause trouble for themselves.

In a dark, decaying place, the Lord of the Underworld sat high on a chair made of stacked skulls.

He tapped rhythmically on the dark black chair with two fingers, and black currents emanated from his body, the power he exuded causing the world to tremble.

"Where have those people progressed to now?"

As his words fell, a figure slowly emerged from the void, respectfully addressing the Lord of the Underworld:

"At this moment, Shi Qingyun had already gathered most of the remaining cultivators of the Dao lineage in Shidu Prefecture!"

"Most of the cultivators we sent there died at their hands!"

The Lord of the Underworld nodded upon hearing the first part of the words, and then simply spoke:

"To sacrifice themselves for the underworld is their greatest honor!"

Upon hearing this, the man lowered his head, not daring to refute the Lord of the Underworld's words.

"It's time to reap the last fruits!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure, along with the throne behind him, disappeared into the air.

"Congratulations—Lord Underworld!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, at the border between Shidu Prefecture and other major prefectures, a large group of cultivators were facing off.

"Emperor Yun, don't push your luck! If we fight to the death, no one will benefit!"

A man dressed in a black robe, emanating a thick black mist, stood suspended in the void, though his aura fluctuated somewhat.

However, his imposing aura as a cultivator at the Escape Realm still firmly suppressed the void, and behind him, a group of Netherworld cultivators were also on high alert.

It's hard to imagine that such a disheveled appearance could belong to a cultivator at the Transcendent Realm leading a group of cultivators at the Self-Slaying Realm.

However, the fact is that, opposite them, Shi Qingyun, whose aura was no less than that of a cultivator at the Escape One Realm, stood proudly in front of everyone.

Behind him stood another cultivator at the Escape One Realm, as well as a group of cultivators at the Self-Slaying Realm.

They were all cultivators from Shidu Prefecture whom Shi Qingyun had rescued and recruited during his campaign.

Shi Qingyun had not expected that so many high-level cultivators would remain in this barren Shidu Prefecture after the departure of the major sects.

"Don't bother talking to this guy, just kill him!"

"How dare he lay a hand on you, Old Tao! Palace Master, we'll kill him!"

Before Shi Qingyun could speak, Old Tao, who stood behind him and looked like a mischievous old man, couldn't sit still any longer and started cursing.

His tone was full of murderous intent, as if he wished he could tear the other person apart!
No wonder he was so agitated.

As a rogue cultivator, Lao Tao only wanted to come to Shidu Prefecture to find an old friend, but he never expected to be targeted by the people of the Underworld.

If it weren't for Shi Qingyun, a prodigy whose combat power was close to that of a first-level cultivator, intervening midway, he would have been defeated by the Netherworld by now.

That's why they harbor such resentment towards the people of the underworld.

"Old Tao understands, understands."

"This has been said so many times."

Shi Qingyun was also somewhat helpless. He couldn't remember how many times Lao Tao had said this. With such a vengeful look, it was no wonder that Xuan Ying and the others avoided him like the plague.

"Hehe, Palace Master, please don't be offended. I was just afraid that this old fellow would run away."

“Since I, Lao Tao, have said I will join the Cloud Palace, I will definitely obey the Palace Master’s orders and follow your instructions.”

Seeing Lao Tao's shameless appearance, Shi Qingyun was happy that Yun Palace had brought in a top expert, but he was also a little apprehensive.

However, now is not the time to discuss these things. A pair of sharp eyes fell on the cultivator in the Netherworld.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the group behind Shi Qingyun also prepared for battle.

They were all members of various sects or leaders of their respective sects, yet they were now united in their hatred, their vengeful gazes fixed on the group from the Underworld.

The sky, which had just become clear, was once again flashed with streaks of thunder.

Shi Qingyun walked slowly toward the group from the Underworld. Behind him, a colossal, all-encompassing chaotic being emerged, tearing through the void as it slowly walked out.

On the ground, watching their master about to unleash his divine power once again, Little Red, Little White, and the others all cast excited glances.

"Go, boss! Beat these guys to a pulp!"

"The Palace Master is mighty!"

"..."

With a fierce swing of his sword, the massive sword light instantly cleaved the battlefield in two, separating the cultivator who had vanished from the cultivator who had cut off his own life.

"Old Tao is in charge! I'll go and meet Dun Yi Da Xiu!"

"The rest are up to Fellow Daoist Xuan Ying!" As soon as he finished speaking, everyone except Lao Tao clasped their fists and launched attacks at their respective opponents, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

Old Tao still wanted to argue for himself, but remembering what he had said before, he wisely kept quiet.

On the ground, the disciples watched as their sect elders displayed their might, holding their breath in awe. The importance of this final battle was self-evident.

Space distorted, stars shifted, and Shi Qingyun and the cultivator who had escaped into a dazzling starry sky.

The two exchanged a glance and, without the slightest hesitation, launched an attack on each other.

Behind him, the Chaos Dharma Image held a long sword. With a single strike, everything in its path was destroyed, and it hurtled towards the opponent with unparalleled power.

The cultivator who had escaped to the bottom was no pushover either. He wielded all sorts of powerful Daoist techniques and supernatural abilities with ease, and the Great Dao roared incessantly as he directly crushed the enemy.

bang bang bang-

The aftershocks spread into the boundless void, creating ripples in this dark world.

The great paths collided, sparking flames that illuminated the birth and destruction of countless worlds.

As Shi Qingyun felt each collision with his body, he gained a deeper understanding of the Great Dao, and his eyes immediately burned with fervor.

Without any restraint, they went all out, wanting to see where their limits were!
"Supreme among all paths!"

Behind him, a colossal tree rapidly emerged from the boundless void, with a world shimmering on each branch and leaf.

Before that towering tree, a figure shrouded in chaotic energy slowly emerged, unleashing a deafening pressure.

As Shi Qingyun stood between heaven and earth, power flowed continuously into his body with each step he took.

The crimson killing intent materialized, transforming into a crimson armor that draped over his body, and his bloodlust soared to the heavens.

"Don't let me down!"

With a single step, the Yin-Yang Dao River roared, and his figure flickered and shimmered, instantly appearing before the cultivator who had vanished into nothingness.

With each slash, a seven-colored light emanated from the path of the sword, and time seemed to flow backward.

boom--

Sensing the deadly danger, the cultivator who had been trapped in the first stage of cultivation stopped waiting and immediately burned his own essence blood, charging towards Shi Qingyun with all his might.

The fierce battle caused the void to tremble continuously, and if even a small amount of the aftershocks were to fall into the outside world, their power would be enough to easily wipe out an entire area.

Behind Shi Qingyun, the Chaos Divine Ring spun continuously, and the sword in his hand emitted wisps of violent sword intent, causing the Great Dao to roar wherever the sword light passed.

The Heaven-Sealing and Dao-Locking Suppressions were unleashed, and the sword light of the Sword Prison reached everywhere.

As time passed, Shi Qingyun gradually gained the upper hand, with the leaves of the towering trees behind him rustling.

His bones and meridians resonated with the giant tree, his fingertips lightly caressed the sword, and the Yin-Yang Dao River surged beneath his feet.

"cut!"

His shout resounded throughout every inch of space, and under the blazing light, his figure appeared directly behind the Netherworld Escape Master.

"Do not--!"

With a scream, Shi Qingyun slowly returned the long sword in his hand to its original position, and the cultivator behind him exploded on the spot.

The towering tree swept down specks of light, instantly obliterating the cultivator's physical body and primordial spirit.

A ripple of emotion flickered in his eyes, and a stirring arose within him from the previous exchange.

He also had a profound understanding of the concept of "遁一" (a concept related to the concept of "遁一" in Chinese astrology), and a mysterious aura flowed around his body.

However, before he could process it, an incredibly heavy pressure fell directly on him.

Forced out of the dark starry sky, what came into view were cultivators kneeling in mid-air.

Xuan Ying and the others struggled to resist the oppressive force pressing down on them, while Old Tao stared at the void with a solemn expression, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

Shi Qingyun's figure flickered in mid-air and appeared next to Lao Tao, his toes touching the air.

A scroll filled with rich Yin and Yang energies immediately unfurled above his head, and wherever the scroll passed, the oppressive aura emanating from Xuan Ying and the others was instantly shattered.

Many of the cultivators who had killed me immediately flew out and quickly surrounded Shi Qingyun.

"The big one is coming, be careful."

Old Tao put away his playful old man expression and spoke to everyone very seriously.

Immediately after he finished speaking, a pure black light slowly spread out in the void.

A thick, malevolent black mist immediately enveloped everyone.

Tread-tap-

A series of rhythmic sounds immediately emanated from the void, growing ever closer with the footsteps.

All the people saw was that tiny cracks were slowly emerging on the Yin-Yang Life-Death Diagram above their heads.

Shi Qingyun's expression also became solemn. He stepped into the void, and the chaotic Dharma image behind him slowly rose up.

With a palm raised to the sky, his five fingers pressed against the Yin-Yang Life and Death Diagram like pillars of heaven, instantly blocking the increasingly heavy pressure.

On the ground, Xiao Hong, Xiao Bai, and the others felt the trembling earth slowly stop and breathed a sigh of relief.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the figure of the Lord of the Underworld slowly emerged from the black mist.

A pair of sinister eyes slowly swept over everyone present, their gaze falling on the corpses of the Netherworld cultivators lying on the ground, their eyes devoid of any emotion.

"That must be the Cloud Emperor."

"He has some strength, but the kind of thing that involves brutally killing geniuses seems rather interesting."

"Thank you so much for gathering all the cultivators from Shidu Prefecture here!"

Before Shi Qingyun could answer, he pointed a finger into the void, immediately causing ripples to appear in the black mist behind him.

Boom boom——

With a series of deafening roars, rows of jet-black iron pillars rose from the ground.

It directly enveloped the area where everyone was located, and waves of black tide rippled out from it.

Little Red and Little White, along with the many cultivators behind them, collapsed to the ground with a thud, their bodies enveloped in wisps of black mist.

"What is this?"

Shi Qingyun was startled to see that everyone's life force and primordial spirit power were rapidly dissipating.

Although they didn't know the reason, their gazes fell directly on those dark iron pillars.

"Old Tao, fight the enemy with me!"

"The rest of you, go and destroy those iron pillars, or this entire continent will be swallowed up!"

Upon hearing this, everyone unleashed their divine power, braving the tides of black energy, and immediately flew towards the black pillars.

After exchanging a glance, Lao Tao and Shi Qingyun quickly launched an attack on the Underworld Lord.

As the Lord of the Underworld was enjoying the streams of energy flowing into his body, he slowly opened his eyes, looking at Shi Qingyun and the other person with a deep sense of mockery in his eyes.

"Unbelievable!"

(End of this chapter)