After guarding the gates for a hundred years, I drove the Heavenly Saint to madness.

The main gate of the General's Mansion was wide open, and two figures walked into the hall side by side.

The woman on the left is dressed in plain clothes, with a dignified appearance and a compassionate look that reveals her understanding of life and death.

The middle-aged scholar on the right, dressed in a blue robe, possessed a refined and scholarly air, yet exuded an aura of authority that made people hesitant to look him in the eye.

Xiao Wuji stepped forward to greet him.

Before he could speak, Yunxiao, standing behind him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hidden divine thought transmission sounded in Xiao Wuji's sea of ​​consciousness:

"Wuji, be careful. That scholar in blue is the Jade Emperor, the ruler of Heaven."

Xiao Wuji's heart stirred slightly, but he remained calm on the surface and did not reveal anything. He simply cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Greetings, Lady Pingxin. This fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar; please take a seat."

Xiao Wuji instructed his men to serve him immortal tea, and the host and guests took their seats.

Empress Pingxin picked up her teacup and, without much pleasantry, got straight to the point.

"General Xiao, I have come here specifically to express my gratitude."

Pingxin looked at Xiao Wuji with respect and admiration in his eyes: "Your plan for the underworld is truly capable of seizing the power of heaven and earth."

"After I return, I will proclaim this to the Heavenly Court and establish order in the Underworld. Now that the Netherworld is at peace, the karma accumulated in the Sea of ​​Blood has begun to dissipate."

"This enlightenment is a matter of life and death for my witch clan, and I will remember it forever."

Xiao Wuji smiled and said humbly, "Your Majesty is too kind. I merely offered my advice; it was Your Majesty who truly put in the effort."

"Moreover, I also received a 20% share of the Heavenly Merit, which was a tremendous benefit, and it is really nothing to mention."

"One thing at a time." Pingxin shook his head.

"Merit is bestowed by Heaven and Earth, while favors are owed to me."

After he finished speaking, the hall was quiet for a moment.

Xiao Wuji turned his head and looked at the middle-aged scholar sitting on the other side, sipping tea.

"I wonder what brings the Great Celestial Venerable here?" Xiao Wuji asked in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, looking directly at the other party and directly revealing his identity.

On the scene, Haotian put down his teacup and looked at the young man in front of him who had recently stirred up the primordial world.

He had always known something about Xiao Wuji, after all, the Investiture of the Gods was a matter concerning the Heavenly Court, and given what Pingxin had said before, he naturally couldn't ignore it.

After this meeting, he was even more surprised. The other party was stronger than he had imagined, and his demeanor and manner of doing things were very calm and composed, completely unlike a newcomer. Instead, he had some of the majesty of an ancient innate deity.

With this thought in mind, Haotian withdrew his imperial aura and smiled, saying, "General Xiao repelled four saints in succession, his might shaking the primordial world. I have also heard of this in the Thirty-Three Heavens."

"Having witnessed this today, I am truly impressed by their composure and profound knowledge."

"You flatter me, Great Celestial Venerable."

Xiao Wuji gave a half-smile and didn't dwell on the matter for long.

"The Heavenly Court is high above, and the Great Heavenly Venerable has personally come to this mortal pass; surely it's not just to praise me?"

Seeing Xiao Wuji's directness, Haotian stopped hiding his intentions and immediately got straight to the point.

He put away his smile and said seriously, "General Xiao is a man of few words, so I won't beat around the bush either. My purpose in descending to the mortal realm is actually to visit the Netherworld."

Xiao Wuji feigned doubt and pointed to Pingxin opposite him: "The Great Celestial Venerable has probably mistaken you for someone else."

"The Lord of the Underworld is right beside you. The Great Celestial Venerable should ask Lady Pingxin about matters concerning the Underworld, since I am not a person of the Underworld."

Before Haotian could speak, Consort Pingxin took over the conversation, a meaningful smile curving her lips.

"The Great Celestial Venerable has not made a mistake."

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"I brought him along today precisely for the sake of this matter of the underworld."

She looked at Xiao Wuji and said something astonishing.

"Besides expressing my gratitude, I would like to invite you, fellow Daoist, to take over the Netherworld and assume the position of the Great Emperor of Fengdu, who will govern Yin and Yang and oversee all order!"

"What do you think, my friend?"

This statement came out.

Not only Xiao Wuji, but even Yunxiao, who was serving tea to the side, stopped what he was doing, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The Great Emperor of Fengdu!

This is no ordinary divine position; it is the supreme ruler of the underworld structure proposed by Xiao Wuji in his conception!

Now everyone knows that once the Underworld is established, it will be in charge of the Netherworld.

On the other hand, the highest authority in the underworld, the Fengdu Emperor, controls the operation of the six paths of reincarnation and the lifespan and rewards and punishments of all living beings. His power is no less than that of the Four Emperors of Heaven, and may even be greater in terms of authority alone!

After all, there is only one Fengdu Emperor in the entire Netherworld, who is below Pingxin, while the Four Emperors have four.

Furthermore, the Netherworld governs Yin and Yang, and is in charge of the life, death, and reincarnation of all things. With a single word, it can decide life and death, making its power far beyond imagination.

Therefore, even Xiao Wuji himself was utterly astonished: "Your Majesty is joking. How could I possibly shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"

"Fellow Daoist, you are too modest. This matter truly cannot be left to you; otherwise, I would not have come here with such solemnity."

Pingxin sighed and admitted, "Although the framework of the underworld has been established and Heaven has bestowed merits, I am completely clueless about how it actually operates."

"How do the Five Ghost Emperors wield their power? How do the Ten Kings of Hell determine guilt? How are the Four Judges recorded in the Book of Life and Death? How do the various Impermanent Ones and Ghost Messengers exercise their authority to collect souls? How are different regions divided, and so on?"

Pingxin looked at Xiao Wuji helplessly: "I have lived in the Blood Sea for a long time and am not familiar with such complicated management methods."

"Since you drew up this blueprint, you know the ins and outs best. It's most suitable for you to take charge of Fengdu and implement the policies."

After hearing this, Xiao Wuji couldn't help but feel somewhat helpless.

This Lady Pingxin is the type to shirk responsibility; she sets up the framework and then tries to recruit laborers.

However, he naturally had no reason to turn down such a benefit that was offered to him.

After all, that is the highest authority in the land, involving immense fortune. Even a saint would be tempted. It would be a lie to say he wasn't.

At this moment, Haotian, who was sitting to the side, tightened his grip on the teacup and sighed silently in his heart.

The Netherworld established the Underworld, greatly increasing its power and completely breaking away from the control of the Heavenly Court.

Haotian originally intended to descend to the mortal realm in person to discuss matters with Pingxin.

Even if we don't ask for the position of the Emperor of Fengdu, it would be a good thing if we asked for some other benefits and then exchanged interests between the Heavenly Court and the Underworld.

As a result, before he could even speak when he met Pingxin, Pingxin indicated that she already had someone in mind, and that Haotian should discuss the matter with the Emperor of Fengdu later.

That's why he shamelessly followed me here today.

On one hand, they were preparing to discuss matters with the so-called Emperor Fengdu, and on the other hand, they wanted to see who this person was and whether there was an opportunity to seize the throne of Emperor Fengdu.

It now seems that the Heavenly Court has absolutely no chance of becoming the Emperor of Fengdu.

If it were someone else, he could use pressure or bribery.

But when facing Xiao Wuji, his idea completely fell through, since the opponent's record was undeniable.

Although he didn't think Xiao Wuji could hold out at Jiepai Pass for much longer, the fact that Xiao Wuji had blocked the Saint's attack earlier was enough to make him take it seriously.