Primordial Era: The Ten Deadly Formations are Broken, Shen Gongbao Asks Me to Come Out of the Mounta

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, Ran Deng remained unfazed, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, this humble monk is a monk, born of heaven and earth, and has no relatives!"

"Oh? I almost forgot, you old coffin don't have any relatives!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming immediately turned his gaze to Subhuti and asked, knowing the answer already:

"Since Dipankara Buddha has no relatives, it must be this one!"

"Fellow Daoist, how should I address you?"

"This humble Taoist priest, Subhuti, greets the Emperor!"

"So it was Fellow Daoist Subhuti. Since he's not a relative of Dipankara, it must be that a relative of yours has died?"

Subhuti remained expressionless, but the corner of his mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

What the hell is this relative?!

Your relative just died!

He didn't answer Zhao Gongming's question, but instead clasped his hands together and asked in return, "Why is the Emperor here in the Underworld instead of enjoying blessings in the chaotic starry sky?"

Meng Po, who was standing to the side, instinctively breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Zhao Gongming appear.

The sage's good body is indeed a troublesome matter. If we let him do as he pleases, those two in the West will probably take advantage of the situation.

However, if a fight breaks out in the underworld and the news of the gestation of the original body is leaked, it will also have endless consequences.

She was still hesitant and conflicted, but fortunately, Zhao Gongming appeared. She had also witnessed his performance during the Investiture of the Gods.

Even a sage of the Heavenly Dao cannot gain any advantage in his hands, let alone a mere benevolent corpse of a sage.

Thinking of this, before Zhao Gongming could answer, Meng Po spoke first: "The Emperor is the Great Emperor of the North Pole Central Heaven, who controls the heavens and the earth and leads the star gods of the three realms."

He commands all the stars above, governs all laws in the middle, and rules Fengdu below!

This is the authority bestowed by Heaven!

"What, fellow Daoists, do you not even know this?"

Upon hearing this, Subhuti and Dipankara exchanged a glance before finally coming to their senses.

Infinite Heavenly Venerable, oh no, I mean Infinite Life Buddha!

They actually forgot that Zhao Gongming, this fellow, not only holds power over the primordial starry sky, but also has the authority to rule the underworld.

This is not good.

However, what puzzled them even more was that, judging from the situation, Zhao Gongming had somehow gained the approval of the underworld.

Otherwise, even if the Ziwei Emperor has the authority to command the underworld, it would be difficult for him to exercise his authority and duties if the underworld does not recognize him.

Just as Subhuti and Dipankara were filled with doubt and uncertainty, Zhao Gongming directly asked, "This Ziwei Emperor, going to the Underworld, does he not need to inform you two fellow Daoists?"

However, these two fellow Daoists, without any duties in the Underworld, sneaked into the Netherworld, defied the cycle of reincarnation, and privately cast their souls into the Heavenly Dao!

"Fellow Daoists, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Zhao Gongming spoke with a smile, but there was a chill in his tone.

At the same time, just as he finished speaking, Pingxin and Meng Po both came up behind him, and the aura they emitted caused Randeng and Subhuti to change their expressions slightly.

Zhao Gongming is troublesome enough; if we add Pingxin Mengpo to the mix, does he really need to come to our rescue?

Although the Daoist Ancestor's prohibition did not mention entering the underworld, it is still unknown whether Houtu has completely perished.

If the reincarnation of Samantabhadra were to disrupt the plans of the original deity in the underworld, it would truly be a case of losing more than one gains for the sake of something small.

Thinking of this, Subhuti gave Zhao Gongming a deep look and said indifferently, "I have been entrusted by someone to send someone into the cycle of reincarnation!"

We humbly request Your Majesty's favor, so that your future travels throughout the Three Realms may forge a positive connection with our Buddhist community!

This is clearly a blatant threat.

In the underworld, he naturally couldn't do anything to Zhao Gongming.

However, in the Immortal Realm, Buddhism still holds the most power. A Saint with three corpses walking in the Immortal Realm already represents the most elite combat strength.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming sneered: "Does Buddhism really have such a big face?"

Why should we, the Buddhist community, do you need to make things convenient for us?

The order of the underworld is determined by the Heavenly Dao, and this Ziwei Emperor is none other than Dao Ancestor Qin Feng!

"Could it be that your Buddhist sect is even greater than the Heavenly Dao, or even the Dao Ancestor?"

Isn't it all about who has the best connections?

You are indeed a saintly and benevolent person.

But I'm sorry, this humble Taoist, the Purple Star Emperor, was personally appointed by the Dao Ancestor.

Of course, the fact that the Dao Ancestor personally bestowed the title doesn't necessarily mean anything. After all, the last person personally bestowed the title by the Dao Ancestor, the Eastern King Duke, was forced to self-destruct, and the grass on his grave is already three meters high.

However, your Buddhist sect violated the order of the underworld first, and was caught by the whip. If you dare to act recklessly again, that would be a provocation against the Dao Ancestor!

"this......."

Zhao Gongming's accusation of disrespecting the Dao Ancestor left Subhuti speechless. Helpless, he could only turn his gaze to Meng Po and Pingxin behind Zhao Gongming.

Does the Underworld truly belong to the Underworld Witch Clan, or to this half-baked Ziwei Emperor?

Meng Po remained calm, stirring the Meng Po soup in her hand, and said indifferently, "This old woman is just a soup-maker. You can discuss and resolve yourselves!"

With a calm expression, Pingxin smiled and said, "Since the Ziwei Emperor was personally appointed by the Dao Ancestor, it is only natural that the affairs of the Underworld should be under his jurisdiction!"

Upon hearing this, Xiu Bodhi and Randeng were once again dumbfounded.

What kind of bewitching potion did Zhao Gongming give Meng Po and He Pingxin that made them actually seize complete control of the underworld?

It is important to understand that the authority bestowed by Heaven is vastly different from the authority one wields oneself.

Take Haotian, for example. He is the nominal Great Celestial Venerable and the Lord of the Three Realms, but he is still looked down upon by the Sages. Even the Sages' personal disciples do not take him seriously!

In the primordial world, strength ultimately reigns supreme; might makes right.

Could this Ziwei Emperor possess some extraordinary ability to "conquer" Pingxin and Meng Po?

While pondering this, Subhuti reluctantly spoke up, "Does Your Majesty truly intend to make things difficult for this humble Taoist and for our Buddhist sect?"

Zhao Gongming spread his hands and said, "To make things difficult for Buddhism?"

Could it be that you intend to disrupt the order of the underworld and allow others to send their souls into the Heavenly Realm without permission?

"Perhaps it's your Buddhist sect that's putting you in a difficult position?"

"Then, according to the Emperor's wishes, what should be done?"

Subhuti had already considered giving up, and with Zhao Gongming blocking his way, it was probably impossible for him to send Samantabhadra into the cycle of reincarnation.

The cause and effect of today can only be kept in mind, and will be properly settled with them in the Immortal Realm.

Zhao Gongming did not answer Subhuti's question, but instead looked at Randeng beside him and grinned, saying, "The order of the underworld cannot be violated!"

"Burning Lamp has secretly entered the Underworld and disrupted its order. He must endure the punishment of karmic fire for ten thousand years in the Nine Netherworlds before his suffering can be relieved!"

Upon hearing this, Ran Deng flew into a rage, and even the Three Corpse Gods couldn't help but jump up in anger.

Go to hell with Amitabha Buddha.

This punishment of karmic fire is truly highly damaging and extremely humiliating!