277: Yama Hall, replica of the Book of Life and Death

Chu Jiang left the wilderness.

He galloped all the way, maintaining supersonic cruising speed.

Stepping on Heavenly Peng Step, he soared across thousands of miles, the vastness of heaven and earth allowing him to roam freely.

Half a quarter of an hour later.

“Hmm?”

Chu Jiang frowned, then waved his hand, and the Void Realm exploded. The sky instantly changed drastically, the azure sky transforming into a Corpse Mountain and Sea of Blood, with gusts of gloomy wind, resembling a ghostly Realm of Yama.

“An illusion?”

What a profound illusion; he hadn't even noticed anything amiss immediately.

He saw.

Within the Corpse Mountain and Sea of Blood stood a middle-aged man, wearing an official's hat not of Great Chu design, with a slight smile on his face, and a mysterious large black pen tucked into his waist.

“Your Excellency, casually dragging others into an illusion is not a friendly act!”

Chu Jiang said indifferently, but in reality, his Palm World and Five-Wheel Lightning Fire Disc, two great Divine Abilities, were already poised, and the Azure Emperor Dharma Form was secretly condensing.

“Don't be nervous. I am an assassin, and I mean you no harm.”

“My name is Cui Judge, and I'm here to invite you to join our organization!”

The middle-aged man smiled faintly, extending an invitation.

Chu Jiang was also startled upon hearing this news.

Inviting him to join an assassin organization.

“You are a Mandala assassin?”

Chu Jiang said softly.

“Mandala? Perhaps they're decent in the western region, but looking at the entire world, they can only be considered a third-rate organization!”

Cui Judge's words carried a hint of arrogance, clearly not putting Mandala in his eyes.

“I come from Yan Luo Temple, and this trip is specifically for you!”

Before Chu Jiang could ask, Cui Judge introduced himself.

“Yan Luo Temple?”

Chu Jiang had not heard of this assassination organization, as he didn't have much knowledge of news outside the western region.

“Ding!”

“Quest Issued: Second Identity. Join Yan Luo Temple. Become one of the Ten Kings of Hell within three years and control Yan Luo Temple's intelligence network. Reward: Nine Yin Heavenly Lightning, book of life and death Replica.”

“Quest Failed: Ten Tiger Bone Pills.”

“...”

Hiss!

Nine Yin Heavenly Lightning, an anomalous lightning ranked among the top ten on the Anomalous Lightning List, at ninth place. It is rumored to have the ability to restrain all Yin souls.

Also, the reward for this book of life and death is a bit too Heaven-Defying.

“System, what abilities does this book of life and death Replica have?”

Chu Jiang asked in his mind.

“book of life and death Replica: Within a specific range, it can accelerate or extend a living being's partial Lifespan. It possesses the power of curses. Within the same Realm, death is certain within seven days. If the target is one major Realm higher, they will be plagued by misfortune, and nothing will go smoothly.”

“This is a replica, with a limited number of uses. After ten uses, the book of life and death will automatically turn into an ordinary item.”

“System, how large is this specific range?”

Chu Jiang asked again. If he had to be face-to-face, then...

“The book of life and death covers a range of ten million li. Anyone within this range cannot escape the book of life and death's judgment.”

Let's do it!

What are we waiting for?

This book of life and death Replica, if used well, is a definite great weapon.

Killing people from behind without consequence.

They wouldn't even know who did it after they died.

“Alright, I'll join!”

Chu Jiang said decisively.

Cui Judge smiled upon hearing this, then threw a black mirror token to Chu Jiang, saying, “This is a token that can communicate with Yan Luo Temple. It will periodically release some quests, which you can choose at your discretion.”

“Yan Luo Temple's assassin Ranks are very simple: Bronze Rank Assassin, Silver Rank Assassin, Gold Rank Assassin, and above that are official members of Yan Luo Temple!”

Chu Jiang raised an eyebrow and asked, “How many official members are there now?”

Cui Judge: “Thirteen!”

How many?

Chu Jiang was stunned when he heard Cui Judge's words.

There are only thirteen official members?

How does this sustain such a massive assassination organization?

“Yan Luo Temple has Ten Yin Commanders, and above them are Meng Po and Cui Judge. The highest Rank is the Ten Kings of Hell. Currently, there are only three King-Rank members, and there are still two vacancies among the Ten Yin Commanders!”

“Although there are very few official members, there are many peripheral members spread throughout the major provinces of the world, and even other countries. It is currently the world's number one assassin organization.”

Cui Judge said.

Chu Jiang seemed to understand that Cui Judge invited him because he valued his Aptitude, allowing him to join Yan Luo Temple.

“What are the conditions to become King-Rank?”

Cui Judge: “Once you become an official member, that black mirror token will tell you!”

He then threw out a Storage Pouch, “Inside are one hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones, a mask that conceals all aura, which can change your voice and appearance, and a set of black robe and bamboo hat. Consider it your onboarding benefit.”

“Afterward, the resources you need will have to be obtained by completing quests yourself!”

Chu Jiang nodded.

“I have a question. Do you know where the previous Yun Province Pacification Commissioner, Ye Lingkong, is?”

Chu Jiang hadn't found him in the Tai Xuan Secret Realm, but there was no news of him outside either. Yan Luo Temple's intelligence is well-developed, so they might know something.

“Any information from Yan Luo Temple is charged, but since this is your first time joining, I will cover the cost for you.”

“If there's any news, I will contact you through the black mirror token!”

Cui Judge said softly.

Next, Chu Jiang briefly discussed a few more questions, and then Cui Judge left.

Seeing this.

Chu Jiang stepped on Heavenly Peng Step and quickly disappeared into the horizon.

He rushed at full speed to Fire Province.

Once he slays that Heaven-Level Demon, he will immediately raise his Realm.

He hadn't spent any of his sixty thousand Lifespan.

At that time, he would invest all of it into his cultivation.

A high Realm is the greatest confidence.

“...”

Time flowed by.

The stars, like tiny fireflies, gradually faded, and the rising sun slowly ascended, its golden sunlight, like a silken veil, piercing through the clouds and gently sprinkling upon the towering mountains.

Chu Jiang crossed the border of Fire Province and flew towards the Liusha River basin.

Not long after, a massive river, resembling a giant Dragon, churning layers of wave-like snowflakes, appeared before Chu Jiang.

This river traversed three major commanderies, making it undoubtedly the largest river in Fire Province.

And this place was the destination of Chu Jiang's current journey—Liusha River.

As he drew closer.

A fierce battle aura entered Chu Jiang's Divine Sense perception.