280: The Netherworld Holy Pool, coincidentally

Netherworld Sacred Pool: A top-grade chaotic spiritual treasure, a supreme treasure bestowed upon the Lord of the Underworld by the will of the heavenly dao during the initial creation of the Underworld. It contains Netherworld Sacred Water and can activate three stages of refinement, helping the beings of the Netherworld to break through their cultivation Realm...

Xu Qing's expression changed slightly as he looked at the three-zhang-sized, ink-black pool in the System space, his eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

He had obtained a great treasure this time, a treasure no less valuable than the Initial Dao Pool. It was suitable for beings of the Yin World, and only required corresponding energy stones to raise the cultivation of Yin World beings.

It is divided into three stages. Yin World beings at the Perfection of Quasi-Emperor Realm can undergo the first stage of the first refinement to break through to the Emperor Realm. The first stage has a total of nine refinements. Upon completing the nine refinements, they can undergo the second stage of refinement. Successfully passing this will grant Transcendent combat power.

After undergoing nine more refinements, they can then undergo the third stage of refinement, gaining Dao Master combat power.

Similar to the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, after undergoing the refinement of the Netherworld Sacred Pool, a Netherworld Crystal Core will condense in the Sea of Consciousness of the Yin World beings. Once the crystal core shatters, the Yin World being will completely perish.

Xu Qing did not hesitate and teleported the item to his Netherworld Dao Body. With this in hand, the Yin Court's power would rapidly surge. Even if the Heavenly Army were withdrawn in the future, there would be enough power to control the entire Yin Court.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a bottle of Life-Death Profound Water and the Chong Ming War Drum!

Life-Death Profound Water: A supreme treasure of the Netherworld. After a Dao Lord who controls the Dao of Life and Death perishes, there is a certain probability that Life-Death Profound Water will be born at the place of his demise.

It is a potent poison for the living; just a single drop can turn an area of a million li into barren land, causing all life to wither and perish, completely eradicating everything and transforming it into a land of great evil. However, for beings of the Yin World, it is an unparalleled supreme treasure. When used by Yin World beings of the Dao Realm, it can help them break through their cultivation!

Chong Ming War Drum: A chaotic spiritual treasure. With one beat, all evil retreats! During the Dark Era, a Divine Beast, the Chong Ming Bird, on the verge of death, sacrificed its own bones to transform into the Chong Ming War Drum. When the war drum sounds, it can create a domain that naturally suppresses all demons, ghosts, and evil, and can even kill them!

Xu Qing also transferred the Life-Death Profound Water and the Chong Ming War Drum to his Dao Body.

Now, the Dao Body possesses three supreme treasures: the bridge of helplessness, the Chong Ming War Drum, and the five turbid ghost seal. He believed this should be enough to deal with many enemies.

Netherworld!

Other Shore Ghost Capital!

What did you say? Half of the Yin Court's forces have withdrawn from the Other Shore Ghost Realm and gone to reinforce the Nostalgic Ghost Realm!

King Bian was somewhat surprised upon hearing the report.

Yes, my King! According to reports from the front line, the Heavenly King Rouzhao and Chong Guang legions of the Yin Court have withdrawn from the Ghost Realm. This news came from Ghoul Lord Sang Tong!

A Ghoul Marquis below quickly replied.

King Bian's eyes narrowed. There must be something abnormal when things go against the norm. This action by the Yin Court made him somewhat unable to fathom their intentions.

One must know that a while ago, the opponent came aggressively, even deploying three Great Emperors to lead the troops, almost overthrowing the North Shore Ghost Domain in a single battle.

Fortunately, he had made two preparations in advance, which allowed him to repel the Yin Court's army.

Now, with the opponent suddenly withdrawing half of his forces, it couldn't be out of fear of them. It must be a secret plot of some kind.

After all, given the current situation, the Yin Court should be increasing its troops in the Other Shore Ghost Realm. Why would they do the opposite and deploy their forces to the Nostalgic Ghost Realm?

He wasn't afraid of overt actions, only covert ones.

My King, Ghoul Lord Sang Tong asks if we should seize this opportunity to send troops to reclaim lost territory?

The Ghoul Marquis then asked.

Send troops? What troops? Is he a pig-brain? If this is a trap, can he bear the consequences?

Tell him to hold his ground! To meet all changes with no change! If he again nearly loses the North Shore Ghost Domain like last time, I will flay him alive!

King Bian feared that this was a scheme. If they advanced rashly and fell into a trap, the consequences would be unimaginable.

My King, there is actually another possibility!

A Ghost Lord, who looked like a scholar, spoke. This person was named Si Jing and was King Bian's advisor.

My dear minister, tell me what you think!

My King, the Yin Court has suffered a setback in the Other Shore Ghost Realm, but is advancing rapidly in the Nostalgic Ghost Realm, taking three domains. If I were the Lord of the Yin Court, I would also gather my forces in one place to attack the Nostalgic Ghost Realm.

According to intelligence, the ten army commanders under the Yin Court are all Ghost Emperors. This force cannot be ignored. If they capture the Nostalgic Ghost Realm, they might turn around and attack our Other Shore Kingdom!

Si Jing stated his thoughts.

King Bian's brows furrowed even deeper upon hearing this. If that were the case, he absolutely could not stand idly by!

Does my dear minister mean to fight?

Si Jing shook his head, Not fight!

Hmm?

King Bian was momentarily stunned, but he knew that Si Jing must have his reasons.

Si Jing then looked at the Ghoul Marquis, You may leave first!

The Ghoul Marquis bowed and left upon hearing this.

If anyone else dared to act on their own initiative in front of King Bian, it would naturally cause King Bian's displeasure, but Si Jing would not, because he was King Bian's confidant and deeply trusted by King Bian.

Afterward, Si Jing slowly explained.

My King, since the Yin Court dared to move half of its forces, it must have the power to ensure the safety of Heavenly King Zhanmeng and Qiang Yu. At this time, if we rashly attack, we will surely fall into their pre-arranged scheme.

Unless we go to the Forbidden Ground and invite a few Old Ancestors to come out, but as you know, we have already moved two Old Ancestors. If at this time, we again...

Si Jing's words were not finished, but King Bian understood what he meant.

Currently, due to a certain item, many powerful individuals of the Other Shore Kingdom are within the Forbidden Ground. Only three Ghost Emperors guard the Ghost Capital.

Now, two are on the front lines, and the remaining one absolutely cannot leave the Ghost Capital, otherwise, if a Ghost Emperor were to rush into the capital city, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Furthermore, based on the Yin Court's current performance, we must admit that their number of Ghost Emperors far exceeds ours. As for those above the Emperor Realm, if I am not mistaken, there must be some! Otherwise, that person in Fengdu would not have awakened that day!

Si Jing added.

Then what do you plan to do?

King Bian asked.

Si Jing said, On one hand, send people to constantly monitor the Yin Court's movements and dispatch spies into the Five Turbid Ghost Realm, preferably to infiltrate the Yin Court to gather intelligence. On the other hand, send people to various Ghost Realms, whether through assassination or coercion and enticement, to stir up chaos in the Netherworld!

King Bian frowned upon hearing this.

Why? Wouldn't that benefit the Yin Court? If the various Ghost Realms are in chaos, wouldn't that prevent the forces from various sides from focusing on them? With the power the Yin Court has displayed, they could easily annex most of the Netherworld's territory!

My King! This is also our opportunity!

Si Jing said with a serious expression.

King Bian was startled!

The Netherworld has been peaceful for a long time, and it has been fragmented for a long time. This vast region should have a new king!

Under the rule of the two halls, resentment has long accumulated in the Netherworld. If the Netherworld falls into great chaos, it won't just be the Yin Court. Some people are already unable to hold back. If such an opportunity arises, they will surely rise up and challenge the authority of the two halls.

At that time, who will benefit whom is still unknown?

A profound smile hung on Si Jing's face.