Chapter 514: Netherworld Realm

Chapter 514: Netherworld Realm

Lu Rong originally thought that the other party was mocking him, but then Gong Du went on to talk about his past experiences.

Just passing the gate of hell is only one step away from death.

Countless crises deepened his understanding of archery and strengthened his skills.

But how many people really knew the dangers behind it?

Humans only see the endless glory of the Twelve Divine Generals, but to possess such remarkable strength, one must endure trials of life and death far beyond imagination.

You see, to break through the limitations of cultivation and one’s own limitations, one must undergo a transformation through countless life-and-death struggles.

And how many can truly live to become legends?

Gong Du is one of the lucky ones.

Lu Rong didn’t understand the relevance of Gong Du’s words to his betrayal of the Demon Slaying Department, and shouted, “Do you know how many people in the Western Regions consider you their pride, and how many colleagues in the Demon Slaying Department consider you their goal? Can you justify your actions to them?”

Gong Du coldly replied, “Why should I justify myself to them?”

“The Long River, where the water dragon wreaked havoc, was subdued by my arrow.“

“The Black Wind Cave, where the Ghost King was hunting woodcutters, was dissolved by my intervention.”

“The Hundred Ghosts Night Walk in Fuyuan Mountain, the Grade A Ghost Disaster in Fengxuan City.”

“Each time, wasn’t it me who calmed the storm?”

Lu Rong held his wound and hesitated to speak. Being a Divine General naturally came with lots of responsibilities.

Everything the other party said was a past achievement and the source of Gong Du’s admiration.

“If that’s the case, why did you end up like this today?” Lu Rong asked with a complex and puzzled expression.

“The despair of imminent death can unleash one’s potential, but it can also help one see many things clearly.”

“I have pursued strength bitterly, but what is it for in the end? Is it to defeat demons and ghosts for the people of the human race, to bring peace and prosperity to the Great Qian?”

“Isn’t that right?”

“People respect the Thirty-Six Stars and the Twelve Divine Generals, but they also feel that it’s only natural for us to guard them.”

Could it be that everything those people in the western regions did was to open the legendary Netherworld?

Su Tianyue looked over in surprise, “I didn’t expect you to know about the Netherworld.”

Qin Feng nodded. Of course, he didn’t want to reveal the existence of Senior Xuan, but he said, “I’ve read about it in books. According to legend, there are three realms in the world. The ancient gods and demons come from the Immortal Realm, the wandering spirits fall into the Netherworld, and the Heaven and Earth we inhabit is the Human Realm.”

“You said it well. The Tushan Fox Clan has existed since the beginning of the Chaos, and there are mentions of the Immortal Realm and the Netherworld in the clan’s history.”

“But one thing is certain: the Netherworld and the Immortal Realm are real, and not just legends.”

“In ancient times, gods and demons descended and wreaked havoc on the mortal realm. They came from the Immortal Realm. If it weren’t for the saints who practised the immortal way, who turned the tide and defeated the gods and demons.”

“Then, at the cost of their own flesh and soul, they strengthened the seal of Heaven and Earth. Otherwise, this world would have become a purgatory long ago.”

‘Hmm. Isn’t this saint referring to Senior Xuan Yi?’

Qin Feng glanced at the white phantom without showing too much expression. “It is mentioned in the books that there is a seal between Heaven and Earth and the Immortal Realm, isolating it from the underworld. Logically, this seal shouldn’t be so easy to break, otherwise the ancient gods and demons would have returned long ago.”

“But the image shown in the mirror just now, the door opening in the crack of the ghostly fire, is similar to the Netherworld recorded in the books.”

Su Tianyue said solemnly, “The saint sacrificed himself to strengthen the seal of Heaven and Earth to prevent the gods and demons from invading the mortal realm again.”

“However, no matter how strong the seal is, it cannot withstand internal corruption.”

“Moreover, although the Netherworld is a realm outside the mortal realm, it is inseparable from it. Therefore, the seal between the two worlds is not as strong as that between the mortal and immortal realms.”

“Wait, what do you mean?” Qin Feng exclaimed in surprise.

“The Fox Clan History records such a description of the Netherworld. All things in the world undergo reincarnation. After death, the souls cannot stay in the mortal realm for long and are pulled into the Netherworld.”

Qin Feng’s face showed a look of shock. This description seems to be very similar to the ancient legends of the underworld mentioned in the previous life.

Could it be that the belief in reincarnation still exists in this world?

“Hang on, that doesn’t seem right. You mentioned that the remnants of the souls of all things are drawn to the spirit realm of the Netherworld.”

“What about the powerful demons and ghosts? After they die, how do they manifest their innate divine abilities through the remnants of their souls?”

“Besides, the yin qi required for the cultivation of the Hundred Ghost Paths was originally formed by the Death Qi that evolved from the remnants of all things’ souls. Your family history seems to be contradictory.” Qin Feng spoke up.

Su Tianyue remained silent for a moment, then spoke astonishingly: “On this point, there are only fragments of records in the family history – perhaps the Netherworld Realm no longer exists.”