I am devoted to the Tao

Chapter 522 Who doesn't have a powerful backer?

"Wang!"

Taihuang sensed something was wrong and looked up at Jiangchuan.

"Jiang Chuan, when did you become enemies with Yun Yao?"

It wasn't just Taihuang who was curious; immortals and gods like Huanyun Immortal Emperor and Chiyuan God Venerable were also curious.

The weakest among them was at the thirteenth realm, so they could naturally feel Princess Yun Yao's gaze.

"I don't know why, but I suddenly have a strong urge to draw my sword and kill her!"

Mu Bingyun raised an eyebrow, and the Nine-Colored Immortal Emperor Sword at her waist sensed her thoughts and emitted a resounding sword chant.

The expressions of the God of No Light, God of Dust Heart, and others changed drastically.

Princess Yun Yao, as the daughter of the Heavenly Emperor, holds a status second only to the Five Emperors in the Heavenly Court.

After her death, she returned, but no one knows how much strength she regained.

As subjects of the Heavenly Court, they certainly could not stand idly by while Yun Yao was killed by Mu Bingyun. If they were to take action against Mu Bingyun, would Jiang Chuan also intervene?
If Jiang Chuan makes a move, who can stop him?

Immortal Emperor Liukong, Fairy Yurou, and others all wore solemn expressions.

If a battle were to break out, more than half of the Immortal Emperors and Divine Venerables present would perish!
"The arrival of the Princess truly brings great honor to my humble abode in the Underworld!"

The majestic and sacred voice of the God of History resounded.

Rumble!
Beams of divine light descended from the sky, converging in mid-air and transforming into a nine-colored immortal path.

hum!hum!hum!
One after another, the Dao principles, resembling dragons and snakes, descended from mid-air, evolving into extraordinary phenomena such as the Four Symbols in the sky, the sun and moon in the same sky, and purple qi coming from the east.

At the same time, auspicious colors appeared in the sky, making this nine-colored immortal path even more sacred.

The Azure History God, dressed in a blue divine robe, stood at the end of the Nine-Colored Immortal Path.

In Jiang Chuan's perception, it was as if the God of Qing Shi did not exist, yet it was also as if the entire world consisted of the God of Qing Shi.

"Woof! The Azure History God is not far from completely refining the origin of the Netherworld!"

Taihuang said worriedly, "This guy seems to be a vengeful person. Now in the Underworld, you really don't seem to be a match for him."

In Taihuang's perception, the current Qing Shi Divine Venerable is even more terrifying than the Tai An Immortal Emperor who controls the power of the first heaven!
The Underworld is so vast that even though the Azure History God Venerable has only refined a portion of the Underworld's origin and can only control a portion of its power, it is still enough to easily kill most Taiji Realm beings!

Not to mention, the Azure History God Venerable was already a being who had comprehended the Great Luo Dao and could prove the Great Luo Dao!
"It's alright. The Divine Lord Qing Shi invited me here, so why would I make a move?"

Jiang Chuan laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Qing Shi, am I right?"

"Now that the Immortal Emperor is a guest, I am indeed interested in experiencing his methods once the Underworld Palace reopens," said the Azure History God Venerable as he looked at the approaching Nine Phoenix Chariot.

"This guy is too arrogant!"

The rabbit muttered, "He won't even look at you when I talk to him. Jiang Chuan, don't bother suppressing him this time, just kill him!"

“Having refined a portion of the Netherworld's origin, one naturally has the capital to be arrogant.” A hint of apprehension appeared in Mu Bingyun's beautiful eyes.

An ordinary Taiji Realm cultivator, when cultivating only one path, can have a Dao Fruit that can accommodate up to fifty Great Thousand Worlds.

When facing beings like Jiang Chuan and Qing Shi Shen Zun, the difference in world power alone is several times greater!
"Woof! Mu Yun, you're not an ordinary Taiji Realm cultivator, can't you chop him up?" Tai Huang looked like he was enjoying the show.

"It's a bit difficult, but not without hope." Mu Bingyun gripped the hilt of her sword tightly.

"Sister Muyun's swordsmanship is getting stronger and stronger, but let's leave the fighting to Emperor Wuxian and the others!" Emperor Qiushui said with a smile, trying to ease the atmosphere and avoid a real fight.

The Nine Phoenix Chariot flew along the Nine-Colored Immortal Path and arrived at its end.

"We pay our respects to Your Highness the Eldest Princess!"

The Divine Lord of Chiyuan and other Divine Lords and Immortal Emperors all bowed in respect.

Under Jiang Chuan's watchful gaze, Yun Yao stepped out of the Nine Phoenix Chariot.

Yun Yao returned just as she had in ancient times, still wearing a brocade fairy dress and a colorful phoenix hairpin.

Her face was still the epitome of beauty, as if it were a collection of all the beautiful women in the world. No ordinary words could describe even a tenth of her beauty.

Am I overthinking it?

Jiang Chuan had assumed that Yun Yao had been reincarnated as someone he knew, but now it seemed that was not the case.

However, Jiang Chuan cannot completely rule out this possibility.

After all, at Yun Yao's level, creating multiple avatars is incredibly easy.

"This is the first time I've seen so many people from the Heavenly Court since its destruction."

Yun Yao's gaze swept across everyone, finally settling on Mu Bingyun, and she let out a soft snort.

"Lord of the Azure History, has the Underworld Emperor been resurrected?"

"Without my father's instructions, how could I dare to reopen the Underworld Palace?"

After Qing Shi Shen Zun finished speaking, he instructed Wu Guang Shen Zun and the other gods, "The Princess has arrived. Summon the Underworld Gods."

"As ordered."

The Gods Wuguang, Chenxin, and others bowed in unison, then transformed into beams of divine light, soaring into the sky and flying towards the eight directions of the Underworld.

Under the watchful eyes of Jiang Chuan and the others, one after another, the Netherworld Gods of the eleventh, twelfth, and even thirteenth realms flew out from the mountains and rivers of the Netherworld, transforming into beams of divine light and heading towards the Netherworld Palace.

Along with the God of the Underworld, many other ghosts also arrived at the location of the Underworld Palace.

In just half a day, billions of ghosts, led by more than 200,000 underworld gods, converged on the Underworld Palace like a tidal wave.

"Except for the lack of Great Luo Immortals, the Netherworld's strength is probably even greater than that of the Demon Realm and the Buddhist Realm! At the very least, the Buddhist Realm certainly doesn't have so many beings above the eleventh realm!" The rabbit was shocked, not expecting that the Netherworld would have so many powerful figures.

Jiangchuan looked normal.

What is the underworld?
After many powerful beings perish, if they do not wish to be reincarnated, they will enter the underworld and become ghosts, starting their cultivation anew.

Countless powerful beings from the demon realm, Buddhist realm, demon world, immortal realm, and myriad realms did not choose reincarnation after their Dao perished. Instead, they transformed into ghosts and began cultivating anew in the underworld.

It's normal that the number of powerful beings in the underworld exceeds that of all the geniuses!
As time went on, the number of ghosts and spirits coming to the Underworld Palace increased.

When the day of the Underworld Emperor's opening arrived, Jiang Chuan stood in front of the Underworld Palace and looked around. The mountains and rivers before him were filled with ghosts.

The endless stream of ghostly creatures seemed to stretch to the ends of the earth.

Rumble!
A divine light soared into the sky, rising from before the Underworld Palace and illuminating the pitch-black underworld.

Under the watchful eyes of numerous underworld gods and ghosts, as well as celestial beings from the heavens, the Azure History God rose into the air, overlooking the mountains and rivers of the underworld.

"I, the Divine Lord of History, am the Lord of the Underworld, the son of the Underworld Emperor, one of the Five Emperors of Heaven. Now, by order of my father, I have reopened the Underworld Palace, taken charge of the Underworld, and become its Lord!"

"We pay our respects to the Emperor of History!!!"

Numerous underworld gods and ghosts bowed in unison, creating an immense sound that shook the heavens and the myriad realms.

Many powerful figures turned their gazes toward the location of the Underworld Palace.

The Celestial Deity of the Azure History took out a dark golden decree. He unfolded the decree, and a huge character for "Netherworld" flew out from it, heading straight for the tightly closed gates of the Netherworld Palace.

The character "冥" (Ming) is vigorous and powerful, like a majestic Luo Guanzhong or the corpse of a dead universe, which makes people's hearts tremble.

Boom! ! !
The moment the character "冥" (Ming) flew into the gate of the Underworld Palace, a tremendous sound emanated from within, as if a Great Luo Immortal had awakened from his slumber, his terrifying divine power spreading and shaking the entire Underworld. "No wonder the Underworld Emperor has been asleep for so long, yet the Underworld Palace still stands. This Underworld Palace is no less than an ordinary innate spiritual treasure," Jiang Chuan mused to himself.

"After such a long period of time, the Underworld Palace has finally reopened!"

As the palace doors slowly opened, tears welled up in the eyes of the God of No Light.

No one understood the significance of the Underworld Palace better than these former gods under the Underworld Emperor.

Their past, their glory, their honor—all reside within this underworld!

After the gates of the Underworld Palace opened, the scene inside was fully revealed to everyone.

In the vast, empty hall, only towering, jet-black pillars carved with real dragons and a dark golden throne stood forlornly in the center of the underworld.

"Wu Guang, Chen Xin, make the arrangements. Today, I will drink with you all until we're completely drunk!"

The Azure History God's eyes burned with fervor as he spoke and strode toward the supreme throne that represented the Lord of the Underworld.

"As ordered!"

"What good things have you prepared?" Ancestor Ziyun asked curiously.

"Fine nectar, phoenix marrow and dragon liver, heavenly dew and divine pills," replied the God Venerable Chenxin.

"This standard is no less than that of the Jade Pool Fairy Gathering!"

Ancestor Ziyun's eyes lit up: "Do you have any extra stock? Give me ten or eight directions!"

The God of Dust and Heart, his face dark, said: "Get out!"

Despite the fact that they were supposed to be from all directions, these deities had only prepared two directions in total!
"You just wait, the day you leave the Underworld, I'll definitely teach you a lesson!" Ancestor Ziyun was very displeased.

Ignoring the threat from Ancestor Ziyun, the God of Dust Heart began to make preparations.

In a short while, jade tables were neatly arranged beneath the throne in the Underworld Palace.

Jiang Chuan and Mu Bingyun were seated to the left of the throne, at the second and third jade tables.

The first jade table was occupied by Princess Yun Yao, while the first jade table to the right was occupied by Emperor Qiu Shui.

"The newly arrived Tongyou God Venerable is arranged to be opposite you. Which of Yun Yao and Qiu Shui can beat you? They arranged for you to be at the second jade table. I think that Qingshi God Venerable is clearly targeting you!" Rabbit said with some dissatisfaction.

"Everyone else has a big Ronaldo behind them, but I don't."

Jiang Chuan knew very well that he was no match for the likes of Tongyou Divine Venerable and Qiushui Immortal Emperor.

His only support, the future Star King Buddha, although he perished like the Heavenly Emperor and the Great Emperor of the Azure Sky, had Immortal Emperors and Divine Venerables surviving under the Heavenly Emperor and the Great Emperor of the Azure Sky.

As long as Yun Yao or Tongyou Divine Lord gives the order, this is a powerful force.

As for the Green Emperor...
The fact that Fu Liyang, carrying the decree of the Military Sage, attacked him, while the Azure Emperor did not intervene, speaks volumes.

How far he can go, whether he lives or dies, is up to him alone.

"Mu Yun is a disciple of Yuanling Shenjun, is he really not going to help you?" the rabbit asked doubtfully.

"If the Divine Lord truly wished to help me, why would he leave the pass and refuse to see me?"

As Jiang Chuan spoke, he picked up the jade pot on the table and poured himself a cup of jade liquor.

"Drinking is too boring, how about we invite the God of the Underworld to have a duel?" said the God of the Underworld with a smile.

"The Jade Pool Fairy Gathering is a test by the Heavenly Emperor. Although I am far inferior to the Heavenly Emperor, it is not unreasonable for me to temper so many underworld gods who have gathered here."

No sooner had the Azure History God finished speaking than a hearty voice rang out.

"Your Majesty the Azure History, it's been so many years since we last met, you're truly magnificent now! Hahaha!"

"The Celestial Emperor Qingtian!"

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Celestial Emperor.

Jiang Chuan turned his head and saw the Heavenly Emperor, with his rugged face and black hair flowing over his shoulders, arriving in front of the Underworld Palace with four men and women.

"Sky-Supporting! Snow Feather! Flying Lotus!"

"You demons who slaughtered my Heavenly Court's immortals and gods, how dare you come here!"

"Kill them to atone for the fallen comrades!"

One by one, the celestial beings and gods of the Heavenly Court glared angrily at the Sky-Supporting Celestial Emperor and his entourage.

"The reckoning of cause and effect may come one day, but not today."

Facing the murderous celestial gods, the Celestial Emperor Qingtian walked into the Underworld Palace with a calm expression.

"I've come here today for two reasons: first, to bring my junior brothers and sisters to congratulate the Azure History God on the opening of the Underworld Palace; and second, to share in the opportunity. It's a worthwhile deal, and I think the Azure History God will agree."

"If, as you say, Lord Taiyi and True Man Yuluo will intervene to help block the other Great Luo Immortals, I might as well share some of the spoils with you."

While weighing the pros and cons, the Divine Lord of History spoke.

Although the Heavenly Court currently has three Great Luo Immortals, the Azure Emperor is being held back by the Two Saints, while the Underworld Emperor and the Eternal Emperor are in unknown states.

"But is this the will of Taiyi Daojun and Yulu Zhenren, or just your nonsense, Qingtian?"

"Hahaha!"

The Celestial Emperor Qingtian laughed loudly, "When have I, Qingtian, ever lied to anyone?"

Mu Bingyun glanced at the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor and transmitted her voice, "The Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor is a deep and cunning fellow; he is very likely deceiving the Azure History God Venerable."

Jiang Chuan recalled the scene of meeting the Heavenly Emperor and being stirred up by his demonic powers, and he knew that the Heavenly Emperor was a person who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

The Azure History God stared at the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor, pondered for a moment, and then spoke again: "You are right, the cause and effect will be resolved one day, but not today. Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor, please take your seats."

The Flowing Cloud Immortal Emperor wisely stood up and offered the third jade table on his right to the Sky-Supporting Immortal Emperor and the others.

Taihuang said worriedly, "Judging from the situation, the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan will most likely take action."

"Dragons and phoenixes are naturally powerful in terms of physical strength. Among them, many who follow the path of physical cultivation are on the verge of achieving enlightenment. The precious medicine refined by three Great Luo Immortals is of great benefit to Great Luo Immortals, and it can naturally help dragons and phoenixes who follow the path of physical cultivation to break through that barrier."

Jiang Chuan was well aware that even within the Tai Chi Realm, there were differences.

For example, Daoist Zhuzhao and Immortal Emperor Qiushui can trigger the Great Luo Tribulation, but if a cultivator follows the path of the physical body and cannot break through to the Great Luo realm, then he cannot trigger the Great Luo Tribulation.

"If that's the case, it's possible that Hun Tian is also bringing powerful demons from the demon realm to attack." The rabbit's expression turned solemn.

"He had better come. If he doesn't, how am I supposed to get my revenge?" A cold glint flashed deep in Jiang Chuan's eyes.

The arrival of the Great Emperor Qingtian with powerful figures from beyond the heavens was just a minor incident.

The banquet at the reopened Underworld Palace continued, and the Azure History God ordered the establishment of an arena for many eleventh-realm Underworld Gods to compete for the enjoyment of the audience.

Jiang Chuan naturally had little interest in battles between eleventh-realm cultivators.

After the competition ended, a group of fairies played celestial music, and a thirteenth-realm Immortal Emperor led eight twelfth-realm Immortal Kings in a dance.

Jiang Chuan finally showed some interest.

"The Immortal Emperor seems to really enjoy watching fairies dance. Could it be that your Daoist partner doesn't usually let you dance?"

(End of this chapter)