72: The First Emperor of the Underworld

Wisps of chaotic spiritual mist descended from the sky, hanging upside down beneath the firmament.

At the same time, a terrifying heavenly pressure descended upon Hui Lan's head.

A Peak of the Saint Realm expert would likely not last a single second under such pressure.

But Hui Lan stood against the wind, completely unaffected.

Spatial rifts continuously appeared around her body, attempting to swallow her whole.

"Boom...!"

Hui Lan's delicate body trembled as terrifying Spiritual Qi overflowed, dispersing the dark clouds across the sky in an instant.

Even the thunderous power of a thousand bolts could not approach her.

The aura of the Great Dao flooded into her body.

Within moments, the chaotic spiritual mist hanging from the sky was completely absorbed by her.

Stepping into the Quasi-Emperor Realm, Hui Lan's strength surged explosively.

"Swoosh...!"

Her figure flashed, traversing directly through the Void Realm.

When she reappeared, she was already standing before Qin Feng and the Empress of the Underworld.

"Greetings, Great Emperor of the Underworld."

"Greetings, Young Master."

Hui Lan's voice remained pleasant and elegant, but her excitement could not be hidden.

Having broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, her strength was far superior compared to the Peak of the Saint Realm.

"Rise!"

The Empress of the Underworld waved her hand.

"Get up, Hui Lan. Don't go bowing at every turn next time."

"We've already...!"

Qin Feng paused, not continuing further; saying more would be awkward.

"Young Master, it's... it's fine."

"Even though Hui Lan has broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm, I am still your Maid."

Hui Lan's cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke.

She wouldn't dare speak of the things that happened with the Young Master before she became an Emperor.

Otherwise, the consequences would be very serious.

Empress of the Underworld: "Xiao Feng, don't make things difficult for Hui Lan."

"What happened between you and me can be spoken of, but not with her."

"Because those nine Empresses would tear Hui Lan apart at any moment."

The Empress of the Underworld looked at Hui Lan and helped explain.

Hui Lan was pushed in by her, so she didn't mind.

But the other Empresses... that was hard to say.

"Alright!"

Qin Feng looked at Hui Lan, who remained as respectful as ever, and nodded heavily.

Now that Hui Lan had reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm, her temperament, figure, and appearance were all exceptional.

Especially that youthful face; one couldn't help but have their eyes light up upon seeing her.

Above her head, the +10,000 black-gold luck value was also extremely dazzling.

With Luck bestowed upon her, she was a First-Rank Luck Child.

Sooner or later, Hui Lan would also...

...be able to attain the position of Great Emperor.

At that time, she wouldn't have to fear the other Empresses.

"Xiao Feng, since you're out, come visit my home for a while!"

"We can even do some 'shameful' things together!"

The Empress of the Underworld issued an invitation with great poise.

"Oh right, I have a pure-blooded flood dragon stewing at home; it should be ready by now!"

"We can eat it as soon as we get back!"

The Empress of the Underworld added more incentive.

The corner of Qin Feng's mouth twitched slightly; she was too aggressive.

Stewing a pure-blooded flood dragon...

Only a Great Emperor expert could be so nonchalant about such a thing!

"Fine!"

Qin Feng did not refuse.

Immediately after, Qin Feng added: "Let's be clear beforehand, I'm going for the pure-blooded flood dragon."

"Not for that... other stuff!"

Empress of the Underworld: "Hehe...!"

...The Empress of the Underworld was also a regional hegemon.

The place where she resided was adjacent to the Three Thousand Dao States.

The place was named the Underworld.

One of the regions within the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Bai Moyun's title as Empress of the Underworld was precisely because she attained the Dao in the Underworld.

Crucially, she was the first Great Emperor of the Underworld from ancient times to the present.

Therefore, the entire Underworld was under her control.

She held absolute power over life and death.

In her territory, even an equal Great Emperor would have to be somewhat wary.

Let alone causing trouble.

Furthermore, the Cultivators in the Underworld only believed in one god, and that was the Empress of the Underworld.

Even if the Desolate Heavenly Emperor came, no one would pay him any mind.

But if the Empress of the Underworld arrived, the effect was completely different.

The moment the Empress of the Underworld stepped into the Underworld, billions of Cultivators would prostrate themselves in pious worship.

This was the benefit of being the First Emperor.

The Empress of the Underworld had broken the tradition of the Underworld having no Emperors, bringing hope to the Cultivators there.

Consequently, she had far too many admirers.

"Thud!"

Today was no different; as the Empress of the Underworld took her first step into the Underworld,

She could feel the pious kneeling and worship of billions of Cultivators.

However, she didn't care in the slightest, leading Qin Feng and the others toward her palace.

"Is this the Underworld?"

As they moved rapidly, Qin Feng constantly surveyed his surroundings.

Here, there were no lush green fields like in the Three Thousand Dao States, only scattered rocks everywhere.

The sky was also extremely dim, with gusts of eerie wind.

It appeared very desolate and strange.

Occasionally, tribes and towering mountains could be seen.

Most common were ancient altars, which could be found everywhere.

On the altars, mysterious runes flickered with light.

"Mo Yun, what are those altars used for?"

After flying for a while, Qin Feng couldn't help but ask.

"Young Master, those altars were all built for the Empress of the Underworld."

Before the Empress of the Underworld could speak, Hui Lan explained:

"The Empress of the Underworld is the first Great Emperor of the Underworld. There is no sun here."

"However, as long as the Empress of the Underworld returns to the Underworld, the runes on those altars will emit a dazzling light."

"In short, when the Empress of the Underworld is here, it is daylight; when she is gone, it is night."

"The altars can also be used for cultivation; they serve multiple purposes and are very convenient."

After Hui Lan finished speaking, the Empress of the Underworld revealed a proud smile.

"How about it, Xiao Feng?"

"I am their heaven. without me, they can only live in total darkness."

Empress Bai Moyun of the Underworld spoke while flying through the air.

Hearing this, Qin Feng fell silent.

Over the years, Bai Moyun had run to the Qin Family every few days.

To make him happy, to prepare gifts for him, and to search for Supreme Divine Weapons in forbidden zones.

During those times, how many nights had the Underworld endured?

She had abandoned all living beings, but she had never abandoned him.

Is this the 'good best friend' his mother had identified?

Before knowing this, the Empress of the Underworld in Qin Feng's heart was just a cute, lively, beautiful, and thick-skinned Empress.

But after knowing all this, Qin Feng suddenly felt...

...the burden on an Empress's shoulders was very heavy.

"Mo Yun, then why don't they move to another place to Cultivate?"

"For example, go to the Three Thousand Dao States or Wuji Heaven. The world is so big, why stay here?"

Qin Feng voiced his confusion again.

"Because their ancestors for generations are buried here."

"This is their hometown, their home."

"No matter how good it is outside, it's not as good as home."

"Most importantly, the people of the Underworld are too kind; they wouldn't survive if they went to the outside world."

The Empress of the Underworld retracted her smile and spoke with a slightly dimmed expression.

Qin Feng fell silent once more.

This was the first time he had seen the Empress of the Underworld look somber and lose her smile.

Although that dimness was brief, Qin Feng still felt a slight ache in his heart.

Hui Lan: "Young Master, if you want to marry the Empress of the Underworld, you'll have to bring a blue sky to their Underworld."

"Otherwise, the billions of Cultivators in the Underworld won't agree!"

"Ah...!"

Qin Feng suddenly felt a headache coming on.

As expected, being happy is only fun for a moment, but the aftermath is a disaster...