Secular world: My destiny has no taboos

Chapter 513, Section 523: The Door
"Fu Jun!"

After bowing to Lin Beixuan, Ku He remained silent.

"I have already discussed the matter with your ancestor regarding Baishan. As for the details, you can ask the person kneeling next to you."

Lin Beixuan pointed to Kuju, who looked completely bewildered, and said with a smile, "You can go back now."

Upon hearing this, Kuhe nodded and quickly pulled Kuju, who was kneeling on the ground, away.

Watching the two leave, Lin Beixuan smiled helplessly.

These two white immortals, one fat and one thin, one calm and the other lively, were just like fat and thin children on a theatrical stage.

Not long after, Lin Beixuan summoned the Fox Spirit God and told him about the White Immortal Ancestor.

"Hmph... This old woman, when I went to Baishan myself, I didn't see her being this attentive."

Even the experienced Fox Spirit God couldn't help but roll his eyes after hearing Bai Shan's attitude.

Lin Beixuan chuckled and said, "In any case, Baishan's upcoming move to Luozhou is a good thing for us."

"Although the vitality of the earth veins in Luozhou has been restored, it is still difficult to completely return to its former state, and herbs cannot grow overnight."

Fox Spirit God nodded: "Ordinary herbs take one or two years to grow, not to mention those spiritual herbs that take many years to grow and exert their medicinal effects. We are currently in dire need of these things."

Despite the relative calm in Luozhou these past two days, even the Evil Spirit Army has somewhat ceased its attacks.

But precisely because of this, it makes people feel that this is just the prelude to a storm, and often beneath the calm surface, a huge whirlpool is already beginning to surge.

Now that Baishan has chosen to come to Luozhou, regardless of the other party's purpose, it can indeed be considered a timely help.

As the two were talking, a fox spirit servant suddenly walked in and said a few more words.

"My lord, your friend has sent a message saying he wants to see you."

Lin Beixuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "I understand."

Seeing this, the Fox Spirit God said, "I have other things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now."

"Now that you have broken through to the Human Immortal stage, no other mortal gods dare to enter Luozhou. In addition, with the retreat of the Evil Spirit Army, the original rule that people were not allowed to leave Wangfeng City can be lifted."

"I feel like I'm going to be very busy for the next few days. I really envy the days when I was the ancestor of Sheshan!"

Hearing the Fox Spirit God's complaints, Lin Beixuan could only smile helplessly and not respond.

He and Fox Spirit got up and left the room. After Lin Beixuan explained that Fox Spirit would take over the arrangements for Bai Shan after he arrived in Luozhou, the two went their separate ways.

Not long after, Lin Beixuan arrived in Huangque City from Wangfeng City.

Lin Beixuan's speed is now much faster than before because he can now fly.

Simply gather the divine power within your body at your feet, and you can slowly lift your body up.

What's interesting is that the divine power will accumulate more and more, eventually forming a shape like a white cloud, as if one is walking on clouds.

"In Journey to the West, a single somersault can cover 108,000 li (approximately 54,000 kilometers), which might actually be achievable in the secular world."

"As long as there is enough divine power, it is not impossible to quickly traverse long distances."

As Lin Beixuan pondered this, he looked down at the mountains and rivers of Luozhou.

Luozhou is now very different from when he first came here.

A faint green hue emerges from the yellow sand; the earth is reviving, and the once barren and dilapidated landscape is gradually being replaced by signs of vibrant life.

After passing through a mountain, Zhaoshan City lies below.

Outside Zhaoshan City, there was a large field of wheat, lush and green, which was very eye-catching.

Having grown accustomed to the endless yellow sands of Luozhou, this vast wheat field seems like a newborn baby, delicate and endearing.

As Lin Beixuan watched all this, a smile of satisfaction unconsciously appeared on his face.

Upon entering Huangque City, Rat Lord appeared before Lin Beixuan very early on.

But this time was different; he had a little girl with him.

The little girl looked beautiful and intelligent, with pigtails on her head and rosy cheeks, like a green apple.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!" Zhong Xiaomei said softly.

Lin Beixuan looked down at the other person and felt that the little girl in front of him was somewhat familiar.

He slowly shifted his gaze to Rat Lord, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

The Rat Lord quickly explained, "I met this young girl in Zhaoshan City. My wife thought she was well-behaved, so she took her in as her disciple and wanted to pass on all her skills to her."

Lin Beixuan was surprised to hear this, his eyes darkening, which made Rat Lord break out in a cold sweat: "You guys don't mean you've kidnapped this girl and her family doesn't know yet, do you?"

"She said she had no family other than her brother, and that her brother was related to you."

Hearing that it was related to him, Lin Beixuan was even more surprised.

At this moment, Zhong Xiaomei looked up and said, "My brother is called Zhong Kui. He says he walks between the Yin and Yang realms and specializes in bringing those lost ghosts home."

Upon hearing this, Lin Beixuan immediately burst into laughter.

She wondered why she felt so familiar, and realized that she was Zhong Kui's younger sister.

Zhong Kui, on the other hand, described his profession as very prestigious.

Walking between the realms of Yin and Yang...

Sounds pretty good!

After all, he was indeed the only one in the underworld who served as a human underworld official.

Lin Beixuan smiled and reached out to rub Zhong Xiaomei's head, saying lightly, "Learn from Rat Lord well; his wife is quite capable."

Lin Beixuan wasn't lying about that.

Because he only recently learned that the woman in the Rat Lord's household was actually a Yin deity, but after the decline of the incense offerings, she did not continue to maintain them, so her cultivation level dropped.

"I will study hard!" Zhong Xiaomei nodded firmly.

"Here's a little gift for you."

Lin Beixuan thought for a moment. No matter what, the other party was his employee's sister and his secretary's wife's apprentice. It was only proper to give her something on their first meeting.

So Lin Beixuan took out the Hundred-Ingredient Qiankun Bag, picked through it, and finally took out an umbrella.

The umbrella looks very delicate and elegant, with fragrant flowers blooming on its surface.

These flowers are vibrant in color, and the buds on their petals are like pearls, so beautiful and alluring that each one seems to contain a lively spirit.

A gentle breeze blows, the flowers sway softly, and their fragrance grows stronger, filling the air and making people feel refreshed.

This umbrella was one of the rewards given by Lin Beixuan after completing the Six Paths of Beings Compendium; it is a very special treasure.

Lin Beixuan might have used it in the past, but now that he has broken through to the Human Immortal realm, the umbrella's function is no longer relevant to him.

Lin Beixuan handed the umbrella to Zhong Xiaomei, who was staring blankly at the petals on it, and smiled as he said, "This umbrella is called the 'Spirit Fragrance Umbrella.' Besides providing shelter from the wind and rain, it also has some rather mysterious effects. It can help you enter a state similar to enlightenment more quickly, and it also has some offensive techniques."

"How you utilize and develop the Lingxiang Umbrella in the future is up to you."

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

Zhong Xiaomei's eyes were full of surprise as she carefully took the Lingxiang Umbrella.

The Rat Lord stared at the fragrant umbrella in Zhong Xiaomei's hand for a moment, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"No wonder my wife asked me to bring my little sister along; she knew the Lord would send something to her."

"This fragrant umbrella can help people cultivate themselves; it is a rare treasure no matter where it is placed."

"The Lord is so generous!"

Rat Prince looked at Lin Beixuan with hopeful eyes, as if asking him if he had any.

Lin Beixuan chuckled irritably and said bluntly, "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. I'll let it go this time, but if it happens again, I can deduct it directly from your salary."

Upon hearing this, the Rat Lord's expression stiffened, and he thought to himself, "So, the Lord actually knows everything!"

He summoned a servant to take Zhong Xiaomei away, while he led Lin Beixuan to a mansion.

There were four people sitting in the hall at that moment, but Cheng Hao's drought demon bride had disappeared.

Upon seeing Lin Beixuan return, Cheng Hao immediately strode forward and gave him a bear hug.

"Wow, Old Lin is amazing!"

News of Lin Beixuan's defeat of Zigu Goddess had already reached Huangque City, and after shocking Cheng Hao the last time, it once again broadened his horizons.

The Goddess Zigu recently entered Xuanzhou and went on a killing spree. Even their highest leader in the watchmen's organization in Qiling Prefecture was easily killed by her.

The scene of the other party hanging himself on the city wall left a considerable shadow in Cheng Hao's heart.

Cheng Hao had witnessed the power of the Great God of Mundane Life firsthand and knew the gap between them—a chasm that bordered on despair.

They were able to escape from Qiling Prefecture entirely thanks to Wang Wanjun's last-minute defection and decision to stand with him, which allowed them to reach Luozhou despite their serious injuries.

Unlike Cheng Hao's excitement and joy, the eyes of his companions around him were filled with a hint of fear when they looked at Lin Beixuan.

Xu Ye stepped forward and respectfully clasped his hands in greeting to Lin Beixuan, saying, "I am Xu Ye, and I greet Lord Beiming."

The man and woman behind him quickly came forward to greet him.

Lin Beixuan wasn't familiar with these people, but he knew they, like Cheng Hao, came from the government, so he gently raised his hand and said, "Please sit down."

After everyone took their seats, an eerie silence fell over the room.

Xu Ye pursed his lips and gave Cheng Hao a wink.

Seeing this, Cheng Hao sighed helplessly, hesitated for a while, and then said, "Old Lin, I came to see you this time because I want to talk to you about something."

Lin Beixuan remained expressionless and smiled as he said, "Given our relationship, is there anything we can't say directly?"

Hearing this, Cheng Hao felt a little more at ease.

"You haven't been back to the real world for a long time, so you're probably not very clear about the current situation there."

Lin Beixuan frowned slightly upon hearing this: "I haven't been back for a while. How is the real world doing lately?"

Cheng Hao took a deep breath and slowly said, "The world is very chaotic now, and the frequency of worldly affairs passing through is even faster than it was back then."

"Moreover, it is no longer simply a matter of souls being chosen by the mortal world to be born into it; there have even been instances where the entire body is transported into the mortal world along with the soul."

Lin Beixuan said, "I know about this phenomenon because that's how I came to the mortal world in this physical body. Could it be that there are more of these kinds of mortal world transits now?"

“That’s right, not only have they increased in number, but strange phenomena have also appeared in the border areas.”

“Now, in the transit area, there are doors that do not belong to this world, nor to the mundane world.”

Upon hearing the word 'door,' Lin Beixuan's pupils contracted sharply, and his heart began to beat faster.

He had heard this word before in a conversation between the Heavenly Gang Venerable and the Yin-Yang Mystic Official.

The former ruler of the underworld went to the heavens because of the gates and has never returned. The desolation of the underworld and the Yellow Springs Ancient Road also seems to be related to these gates.

There were even instances where laypeople went to guard the gate.

"Have these doors been opened?" Lin Beixuan asked solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Hao's expression also turned serious.

"Several doors were opened, and many monsters we had never seen before ran out. Each of these monsters possessed power and speed comparable to a god, and was completely immune to worldly magic."

"They originally intended to enter the secular world and the present world by passing through the border. We discovered them early and stopped them, but monsters are still emerging from behind the door. Now, the countries of the present world have begun to jointly discuss how to deal with this incident."

Cheng Hao's words weighed heavily on Lin Beixuan's heart like a huge stone.

"These monsters are incredibly powerful, how did you manage to stop them?"

"Of course, they brought in weapons from the modern world!"

Xu Ye then stepped forward: "Although the power of high-tech weapons will be greatly limited when brought to the secular world, they will only be suppressed to a small extent when passing through border areas, and can still cause great damage."

"Although these monsters are physically strong, they still can't hold out for long under constant firepower."

"What we fear most is that an even stronger monster will appear behind the door."

"Because according to the experimental calculations of the Academy of Sciences, these monsters may just be the minions behind the door, and the stronger ones are temporarily unable to cross the door due to some kind of restriction."

"Some of the henchmen behind the door possess power comparable to that of a god. If the restrictions of the door are relaxed, the consequences are unimaginable. Both the mortal world and the present world will be in danger."

Lin Beixuan remained silent for a long while before finally speaking, "So what do you mean by coming to find me?"

Xu Ye said solemnly, "Those monsters are immune to worldly magic, but they can be killed by the divinity of mortal gods and immortals."

"Now the Xuan Kingdom government has gathered all forces in the country and requires all those above the Divine Realm to participate in a research project at the Academy of Science and Education."

"As one of the strongest people in Xuan Kingdom at present, and given your very special circumstances, the authorities hope that you will participate in this research."

"We are not summoning you, we are asking you to come!"

Xu Ye said sincerely, "I know that Luozhou is currently in the midst of war, but the authorities will act as a check and balance, ensuring that Luozhou remains safe during your absence."

"While Luo Zhou needs you, the world also needs your presence!"

Strictly speaking, the present world can be considered as having shielded the secular world from a calamity.

Because the monster that came out of that door not only wanted to invade the present world, but also the mundane world, you can imagine how much pressure the authorities in the present world were under.

Lin Beixuan stared intently ahead for a long time before speaking softly, "What are the names of the monsters behind those doors?"

"According to the national ruling, we will uniformly refer to it as: Jiōng Hái!"

(End of this chapter)