From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 330 Will I survive to the next chapter?

Ao Qian's lips twitched twice; this was the only part of his body he could move at the moment.

He is a true immortal, what is a monkey?
What is a monkey?
Taiyi Golden Immortal!

The original text clearly states that this person is a Taiyi Sanshu, a Taiyi Jinxian.

Above True Immortal is Mysterious Immortal, above Mysterious Immortal is Golden Immortal, above Golden Immortal is Grand Golden Immortal, and above Grand Golden Immortal is Great Luo Golden Immortal.

In other words, the monkey is just one step away from becoming a great immortal.

This was not something a mere dragon who had only half-learned the Taiyin Refining Technique could pull off. The other party didn't even need to make a move; their mere aura was enough to suppress him completely. Even in his dream, he couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance.

So, his lips twitched, not because he didn't want to speak, but because he couldn't even make a sound right now.

Are all people in the underworld this useless?

Seeing Ao Qian's embarrassed expression, the fierce aura around him instantly disappeared. Ao Qian let out a long breath, calmed down, and then said, "Great Sage, you are joking. In fact, I am just a small Yin soldier. What use am I?"

"Ghost soldiers? Ordinary ghost soldiers wouldn't dare freeze the Western Sea," the monkey said. "And you want to create a new dragon clan and wreak havoc on the four seas? You, a ghost soldier, are even bolder than me?"

"That's just a slogan. If I didn't say that, how could I legitimately send Tuo Jie in? If I didn't say that, how could I swindle funds and support from the underworld? I don't actually want much. As for ruining the Great Sage's plan, I wouldn't dare. Tuo Long is a dragon, and Bai Long is a dragon. We're all dragons, there's no difference. Moreover, compared to the other two, I can guarantee that Tuo Jie will definitely do her best along the way, at least not causing the Great Sage to worry about trivial matters. Everyone will reach Mount Ling smoothly, complete the mission, and have a bright future."

"A single hair can affect the whole body. If everything were as wonderful as you imagine, the Three Realms would have been at peace long ago. What would be the point of going on a pilgrimage?" the monkey sneered.

"Then, what does the Great Sage mean?"

"It wasn't my intention. The patriarch told me to give this to you." The monkey flicked his finger, and a stream of light shot out from between Ao Qian's eyebrows. Ao Qian didn't even have time to react.

The light flowed into his mind, and he heard a series of sounds like the grand pronouncements of the Great Dao, but they seemed to be very far away and he couldn't hear them clearly at all. His gaze also became blank.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but his spirits gradually returned. He was initially delighted, but then looked puzzled as he stared at the monkey.

Earthly Fiend Supernatural Powers, Dream Marriage, and Communication with the Netherworld
Although he couldn't hear the Great Dao's divine voice clearly and had no idea what it was saying, after the voice disappeared, he comprehended two Earthly Fiend Divine Powers: Dream Marriage and Netherworld Connection.

"The Patriarch said that the Three Realms are currently stable yet corrupt, needing a force to change things. But your strength is too low; you can't stir up this murky water. These two supernatural powers are very suitable for you and will help you improve your strength." The monkey's tone revealed undisguised respect. "You no longer need to interfere in the Journey to the West. I will take care of your son, and after the mission is accomplished, I will give him a Buddha's position, but..."

"Well, the word 'but' is most dangerous when important people talk!" Ao Qian smiled bitterly. "You can't accept a reward without merit. Great Sage, you don't really think I would sell myself for that kid's Buddha position, do you?"

"Of course not. The patriarch said that since you are a person of the underworld, you might as well bring the power of the underworld into the underworld hell. As long as you do this, everything else is negotiable."

"So, that's why there's the ability to communicate with the spirit world?!"

Tongyou is the foremost of the seventy-two Earthly Fiends' supernatural powers, enabling communication with the underworld, interaction with ghosts and gods, and free movement between the realms of Yin and Yang.

This is exactly what Ao Qian needs now, because the three realms are isolated. Even if one becomes an immortal, it is impossible to freely enter and exit the Netherworld. With this supernatural power, his big trouble can be solved.

But what is the purpose of bringing the underworld into the underworld hell?
Although the Underworld is located in the netherworld, it is a rare region that has withstood chaos, possessing an independent and complete system of governance and functions. It is also a closed region under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court. The underworld leaders, headed by Jiang Chen, have shown no inclination to change this, seemingly acquiescing to the Heavenly Court's authority over the Underworld. If the underworld had any intention of invading the Underworld, the power to communicate with the netherworld wouldn't have been given to him by the monkey, but by Jiang Chen.

"I can't make that decision," Ao Qian said helplessly. "Besides, with my small frame, I can't compare to you. I can't withstand the Great Celestial Venerable's questioning."

The Underworld is the territory of the Great Celestial Venerable. Perhaps it was created by the Great Celestial Venerable to stabilize the Three Realms. Who knows what the Great Celestial Venerable and the Underworld Generals have conspired against? To rashly introduce the power of the Underworld into the Underworld is no different from courting death!
"I didn't ask you to disrupt the Underworld, but rather to bring the power of the Underworld into it, and capture those lonely ghosts and spirits from the Underworld and bring them into the Underworld. In this way, the Underworld's sphere of influence will be expanded, and the Jade Emperor will not have any objections."

"I do not understand?"

"What's there to not understand? I vow not to become a Buddha until Hell is empty. If the Underworld expands its capacity, Hell will never be empty, and a Buddha's seat will become available on Mount Ling. Every sip and every bite is preordained!" The monkey grinned. "Do you expect me to give up my position as the Victorious Fighting Buddha?"

At this moment, Ao Qian was completely distraught.

The target of the attack was none other than Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

That's Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!
Within Mount Ling, there are only two beings who are not Buddhas but are more like Buddhas.

Its status is so high that it is second only to the Tathagata, and even comparable to the future Buddha. This immediately puts it in line with such an existence.
Ao Qian felt he probably wouldn't survive past the next chapter.

"Actually, I'm not very familiar with Tuo Jie. As for Buddhism, just give her an Arhat title."

“Now that you’re in the game, you can only go all the way, kid.” The monkey smiled, raised his hand again, and flicked it lightly. Everything around him vanished like a dream.

Inside the Jinghe Dragon Palace, Ao Qian suddenly jolted awake and opened his eyes.

"As expected, this world is full of pitfalls." Ao Qian sighed, the two supernatural powers, Tongyou and Jiameng, flashing through his mind.

Through the faint, ethereal pronouncements of the Great Dao, Ao Qian comprehended the two divine assessments, but this so-called comprehension was merely a beginner's level. If there were a proficiency panel, it would probably contain something like this.

Tongyou: Beginner 1/100
Marrying Dreams: Beginner Level 52/100
As his mind immersed himself in these two supernatural abilities, his proficiency with the Netherworld Connection ability rapidly increased.

The proficiency level rose from one to fifty, or even sixty.

It has nothing to do with his comprehension; it's entirely due to his background.

Being born into the underworld gives one a significant advantage in cultivating the supernatural power of communicating with the netherworld.

However, when the proficiency of this supernatural ability reached about eighty percent, it stopped, as the benefits given by the background in the underworld had been exhausted at this stage.

"That's about it." Ao Qian sighed softly, his consciousness began to sink, and the next moment, he appeared on a barren land.

In the distance, a black city was faintly visible.

This is the City of the Unjustly Dead.

(End of this chapter)