635: Chapter 635 The Road to the Underworld, Imperial Edict

"A treasure left by the Buddha?"

At this time, the Old Bodhisattva, who was following far behind Hun Tiandi and Liu Ling, changed her mind.

The Bodhisattva had the cultivation of the Dou Zun level; in her eyes, everything was under her control.

Hun Tiandi and Liu Ling flew west all the way, then detoured north, taking roundabout routes for nearly twenty days.

They were approaching the fixed coordinates and location agreed upon with Mr. Corpse Soul.

This half-month of flying made the Old Bodhisattva somewhat displeased, her heart grew irritable and impatient.

Hun Tiandi and Liu Ling's deception made it seem as if following them would allow one to attain the path of the supreme Dou Di.

In the distance, there was a dark valley with no end in sight. Hun Tiandi and Liu Ling glanced at each other and quickly flew into it, never coming out again.

"No one?"

The Old Bodhisattva released her soul power, intending to sense them, but unfortunately, she was obstructed.

A hint of doubt flickered in her eyes, but with a sense of determination, she lunged toward the valley and followed them in without hesitation.

Instantly, the valley underwent a sudden change, filled with a dense yellow light.

"Damn it, liars..."

A terrified scream from the Old Bodhisattva came from the depths of the valley, shaking the surrounding fields.

"Liars?" From above came Hun Tiandi's extremely cold laughter. Hun Tiandi, Liu Ling, and the previously vanished Mr. Corpse Soul appeared out of thin air.

"It can trap her for ten days at most. The Bodhisattva has the ability to purify; once she purifies the Hundred Ghosts surrounding her, she will escape!" Mr. Corpse Soul said in a deep voice.

"This is..." Liu Ling stared dumbfounded at the depths of the valley.

"Yellow Spring Road!" Mr. Corpse Soul said coldly.

Dense yellow light surged, and endless humanoid vengeful ghosts struggled to crawl toward the world of the living, while simultaneously pulling down the fierce ghosts above them, stepping on other ghosts to climb up.

Looking at it, it was like an endless abyss, with them rapidly climbing upward.

Unfortunately, no matter how they climbed, they could never reach the world of the living, yet they did not give up and continued to crawl.

Countless vengeful ghosts and ferocious creatures wanted to break through the abyss. The Old Bodhisattva was in the air, and they kept pulling at her, trying to drag her into the Yellow Spring Road.

The Old Bodhisattva's Dou Qi seemed restricted; she instantly flew into a rage, blasting away the vengeful ghosts.

Roar...

With a roar of shock and anger, she knew she could break out, but it would take a long time.

"This is... the Yellow Spring Road that connects Yin and Yang?" Hun Tiandi said in surprise.

"It's just one type of Yellow Spring Road. Let's leave quickly; once that Old Nun escapes, the Yellow Spring Road will close and disappear!" Mr. Corpse Soul reminded.

"Let's go!" Hun Tiandi spoke, turning to lead the way out, disappearing from the valley and leaving behind only the Old Bodhisattva's angry roars.

"Mr. Corpse Soul, is this Yellow Spring Road real?" Hun Tiandi asked curiously.

Hun Tiandi had sensed it; the Yellow Spring Road was not like a Derivative Realm, nor was it a Feng Shui formation. It was very miraculous.

"Your Majesty, this concerns my secrets. I will surely tell you when there is an opportunity in the future!" Mr. Corpse Soul said with difficulty.

"Very well!" Hun Tiandi nodded, understanding in his heart.

The "future" Mr. Corpse Soul spoke of would depend on whether he could gain his true recognition.

Right now, he was only seeking refuge with the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty, not yet fully loyal to it.

"The Cangtian Grand Ceremony, the arrival of the Buddha..." Then, Hun Tiandi briefly explained the Cangtian Grand Ceremony to Mr. Corpse Soul.

"It's nothing. Buddha? This time, I obtained two Bodhisattva corpses!" Mr. Corpse Soul didn't care at all.

"You robbed the Buddha's Mound?" Hun Tiandi said in surprise, looking at Mr. Corpse Soul.

"The formations and restrictions of the Buddha's Mound are too many; I only managed to get two!" Mr. Corpse Soul shook his head slightly.

"Don't worry, one day the Buddha's Mound will be yours to choose from!" Hun Tiandi said with certainty.

"I hope so!" Mr. Corpse Soul nodded, and the three of them flew away quickly.

Outside the Daxuan Heavenly Dynasty, in a bamboo house amidst a forest and clear springs, a very peaceful place, stood two women.

One was Princess Zixun, and the other was a mature woman.

"Teacher, this is Xiao Die!" Princess Zixun said with a smile.

"Ancestral Butterfly?" The woman said in surprise. "Teacher, you know of it?" Princess Zixun asked in amazement.

"Oh? You've heard of it too?" The woman spoke indifferently.

"I heard them mention it!" Princess Zixun said, somewhat evasively.

"The Ancestral Butterfly, did Hun Tiandi give it to you?" the woman asked.

"Yes!" Princess Zixun said curiously.

"To be willing to give you even an Ancestral Butterfly, this Hun Tiandi is quite interesting," the woman smiled. "Not long ago, I also investigated Hun Tiandi. This youth is not old, yet his luck is heaven-defying. Even a hegemon of the Central State like the Heavenly Mansion Alliance was destroyed at his hands."

Northern Region of Central State, Tianbei City, Han Family.

Inside the magnificent Han Family manor's discussion hall, Han Yue sat in the main seat wearing a brocade robe, with Han Family elders and guest elders on either side.

"Reporting to the Family Head, the army of the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty has been conquering cities and seizing territory all the way. They will reach Tianbei City in three days!"

A Han Family elder spoke.

"Everyone, how should our Han Family choose?" Han Yue waved her hand and spoke calmly.

"Big sister, let's fight them!" Han Xue said with murderous intent.

"No, facing the Dazheng army now is like a mantis trying to stop a carriage. Even the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, which dominated the Central State, was defeated by them!"

"Going head-to-head is a poor strategy. The only way is to surrender!" a guest elder said coldly.

These words immediately drew angry glares from the members of the Han Family, even though they knew it was the superior strategy and the best choice.

"Sister, back then in Tianbei City, when our Han Family faced the siege of three major forces and was nearly destroyed, it was Xiao Yan who lent a helping hand!"

"He wiped out the two major families in one fell swoop, allowing our Han Family to gain a foothold and even dominate the Northern Region!"

"If we surrender, will we be able to face Xiao Yan?" Han Xue said sharply, her angry voice echoing in the hall.

Han Yue gave a bitter smile; what Han Xue said was not wrong.

She asked herself in her heart: "Must I make the Han Family resist the powerful Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty and repay that kindness with the destruction of our clan?"

Unfortunately, there was no answer.

"I have decided: the Han Family will surrender. We cannot make a senseless sacrifice. If the Xiao Family blames us in the future, I, the Family Head, will take full responsibility. Whether they want to kill me or cut me up, I am at their disposal!"

Han Yue stood up, releasing the powerful aura of a Five-Star Dou Zun as she made the cold announcement.

"Family Head..." The Han Family elders and guest elders cried out in surprise, not expecting this strong Family Head to have such boldness.

"Sister..." Han Xue's expression turned ugly.

Outside Tianbei City, Yun Xiao's army set up camp.

Inside the central command tent, Yun Xiao sat in the main seat, leisurely reading a book. Below him on both sides were battle-hardened generals.

"Commander, next is Tianbei City!" a general spoke first.

"Mm, don't move yet. Wait for His Majesty's message!" Yun Xiao didn't even look up, his calm voice echoing in the tent.

"Yes!" The many generals took their orders.

Lingxiao Heavenly Court, Star Palace.

Hun Tiandi sat in his study, looking at the messages sent back by the various armies, frowning slightly.

"Tianbei City? Han Family?"

He recalled back then in the space wormhole, when they encountered a space storm and he nearly died, suffering heavy injuries and falling.

He was saved by the Han Family's second young lady, Han Xue, who was escorting goods. This life-saving debt had always been hidden in his heart.

After a moment of silence, he took out a scroll of imperial decree and began to write.

Fifteen minutes later, the imperial decree was finished. He spoke calmly: "Liu Wuhen!"

"Your servant is here!" Liu Wuhen said respectfully.

After the Starfall Pavilion was destroyed, the grudge of Liu Wuhen's sister was considered avenged. To repay Hun Tiandi, he pledged his life-long loyalty to the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty.

"Liu Wuhen, deliver this imperial decree to Yun Xiao's army. He will know what to do!" Hun Tiandi spoke.

"Yes!" Liu Wuhen immediately responded, respectfully took the decree with both hands, and quickly departed.

A few days later, Yun Xiao received Hun Tiandi's imperial decree.

"Sister, why aren't they attacking Tianbei City?" Han Xue asked in confusion.

Han Yue stood on the city wall, also puzzled.

Swish!

A figure arrived at high speed—it was Yun Xiao. Behind him followed two personal guards. Yun Xiao walked through the air, looking at Han Yue and Han Xue on the city wall.

"Tianbei City, Han Yue, receive the decree!" Yun Xiao said loudly.

Hearing this, Han Yue was confused but then spoke: "Han Yue receives the decree!"

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor's edict says: 'In the past, when I encountered a disaster, I was fortunately saved by Miss Han Xue. That life-saving kindness is etched in my heart. Today, my Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty is conquering the Northern Region. Since Tianbei City is here in the Northern Region, it shall not be disturbed. The army shall detour around it to repay that past kindness. This is my command!'"

Yun Xiao said loudly, finishing the reading of the imperial decree.

"Han Yue thanks the Emperor of the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty!" Han Yue showed a smile; it was truly like the clouds parting to see the sun.

Yun Xiao pointed a finger, and his Dou Qi transformed into a silk-like stream, wrapping around the imperial decree and delivering it into Han Yue's hands.

Then he turned and left.

Simultaneously, the army bypassed Tianbei City and continued its conquest of the Northern Region.

"Sister, could the Yun Tian I saved back then really be the Emperor of the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty?" Han Xue said in disbelief.

"Yun Tian? Hun Tiandi?" Han Yue murmured; it really was him.