Chapter 568: Destroy the Underworld

Chapter 568: Destroy the Underworld

Hui stepped out into the Underworld. The rings chased ahead of him, burning through the space. Taking a deep breath, he gazed out across the dark, stony expanse. Unlike the Night Market, where I had the Black Dragon on my side, here, I face off against Zhu Diyu. Im seventh realm now, but Zhu Diyu I suspect hes ninth realm, if not some kind of deviant Immortal.

Now the Underworld? a cool voice asked quietly.

Startled, Hui whirled.

Black Dragon stood beside him, eyes shut, arms folded across her chest. She tilted her head at him.

Hui dipped into a short bow. Thank you for your assistance, Senior.

She raised a hand, accepting his bow. So?

Standing, he gazed out across the dark realm once more. He took a deep breath. Yes. Now the Underworld.

Why? Black Dragon asked.

Because Zhu Diyu wants me to break the net, Hui replied simply.

So instead you decided to burn down the entire Underworld? she asked, smiling slightly.

Mmm. Senior, do you know a better way out of the Underworld? One that isnt an obvious trap, Hui asked

If I knew, wouldnt I have already left? she asked, tipping her head toward him.

He looked upward. Though I still dont have an answer to the net. Its just

Hmm? Black Dragon asked.

Hui looked at her from the corner of his eyes. Senior, will the net show up if someone who isnt an Immortal attempts to enter the mortal realm?

Black Dragon laughed. She shook her head. You saw through his ruse, huh?

Ah well, it was a bit suspicious. Ive seen the net before, but only when Immortals interfere with the mortal realm. Small cultivator hadentered the mortal realm many times without ever seeing the net. For such a small cultivator as myself to suddenly see it in a moment of desperation is that not suspicious? Hui said, spreading his hands.

He stepped forward. The rings began to circulate faster, spreading out from his body. They rushed through the Underworld. The death qi ring decayed the rock, the air, the souls themselves. Phoenix fire burned what remained. The final life qi ring sowed sparks amidst the ashes.

How curious, Black Dragon said, smiling slightly to herself as she walked alongside Hui, on the inside of the rings.

Hui startled. Senior! How did you get inside He tensed, then abruptly bowed to her. Please forgive small cultivator for being so unthinking and forgetting to consider Senior! Ah, you were standing right next to me and I still used the technique which can destroy entire worlds

What kind of cultivator would I be if a mere seventh-stage attack could destroy me? Black Dragon said, snorting. Dont worry, child. I have my secrets.

Hui bowed again just to be sure, then walked on. Though he pretended not to be bothered, on the inside, he sweated, nervous. Oh no. Oh no! Imagine if I had attacked her, if she hadnt been able to easily deal with the rings! Shed be completely qualified to squash this small bug. Ahhh, I nearly killed myself due to a lack of forethought! I have to be careful, careful at all times! Just because Im going to save my children doesnt mean I can get sloppy. And, and, of course, shes Zhubis mother. I dont want to hurt her!

Across the Underworld, Zhu Diyu looked up from his throne. His gaze pierced across the Underworld. From the edge of the Underworld to its center, he and Hui made eye contact.

Hui bowed elegantly. Senior, as requested, Im breaking free of the Underworld.

This isnt what I wanted, Zhu Diyu growled.

Whether it is or isnt, small cultivator isnt concerned. Ah, but come to think of it, how could the small buglike actions of someone as lowly as me factor into the plans of someone as magnificent as you? Hui said, tipping his head and putting a hand on his chin.

Zhu Diyu narrowed his eyes.

No, no, it couldnt be. Senior, consider this my last gift to you in my position as reaper, Hui declared, stepping forward. Like a good subordinate, Ill finish up all the work you didnt want to complete!

Hmph, Zhu Diyu grumbled, leaning back against his throne.

Or perhaps, couldnt complete? Hui wondered aloud, tapping his cheek.

Zhu Diyu sat bolt upright. His eyes glowed dangerously.

Ah! No, no. My apologies. Of course, Senior is magnificent and powerful enough that he can complete whatever work he wants to! Hui said, though this time, there was a mocking note to his voice.

Mamian, Zhu Diyu intoned.

Yes, the reaper replied, stepping forward beside him.

That man is alive in the Realm of the Dead. End him.