CHAPTER 1370: CHAPTER 1370 NETHERWORLD EMPEROR

"Hmm?" You opened your attribute panel simultaneously (you seldom pay attention to these things), and found that you had reached level 50, with two new skills added called "Instant Teleportation" and "Body of Wind and Cloud".

You knew about Instant Teleportation, but you were completely clueless about Body of Wind and Cloud, having no idea when you learned this skill.

"Yun, what’s wrong?" Zhao’er noticed a pair of game glasses perched on your nose and asked with a concerned expression.

"Nothing, just feeling a bit strange."

You shook your head slightly, not planning to use "Body of Wind and Cloud" here. Now was not the time to test your new skills. However, the two guards did not draw their swords against you; instead, they saluted you and stepped aside.

"Boss, you have the sword of the master in your hands; they’re definitely not going to come at you."

Despite what White Shadow said, you had no intention of putting away Ming Ye, and said to White Shadow: "Lead the way."

"Alright."

White Shadow enthusiastically rushed forward while you cautiously took Zhao’er’s jade-like hand and whispered, "Be careful, I feel the atmosphere here is strange, and there’s a constant feeling of unease in my heart."

"Hmm." Zhao’er nodded obediently.

As White Shadow had said, you and Zhao’er entered the palace unimpeded, the spacious hall appearing very desolate, with only a few wandering guards and no other monsters or Netherworld humans in sight.

"Boss, quickly come!" White Shadow was standing by the throne at the top of the hall, where a man sat with his head slightly lowered, his appearance difficult to discern, though conjecture suggested he was quite handsome.

"Yun, I suddenly have an uneasy feeling." Zhao’er clutched your hand tightly.

You embraced Zhao’er, comforting her: "It’s okay, as long as I’m here, no one can harm you."

"Hmm." You and Zhao’er stood in the center of the hall and said to White Shadow, "Is he the master you mentioned?"

"Boss, speak more respectfully, the master he..."

"It’s alright." The man spoke, his voice richly magnetic, "Warrior holding Ming Ye, you have finally arrived."

"Your Excellency called me here for what reason, is it to have me return Ming Ye to you?"

You asked, clearly feeling a strong vibration from within Ming Ye, indicating that the man before you was the true master of Ming Ye. At this moment, you suddenly felt that Ming Ye had never belonged to you. You were merely a tool, a means for Ming Ye to return to his master’s hands.

"Warrior, you seem discontent."

"Life is filled with countless dissatisfactions, that’s quite normal, I suppose Your Majesty the Netherworld Emperor is just like me." You said with a smile.

"Hah." The Netherworld Emperor sighed deeply, "Today is different from the past; Warrior, do you know why I called you here?"

"I’m not sure; please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

Your words were polite, yet your demeanor was naturally open, without any trace of subservience.

This was you. Not to mention the Netherworld Emperor; even if the Heavenly Gods stood before you, you would not yield or let anyone or any force hinder your progress.

"I can feel the powerful desire deep within you. Warrior, what you lack now is the power to destroy the sky and the earth, making all the Gods bow at your feet."

"You’re half right." You said with a smile.

"Why just half?"

"Because I have another half. She’s by my side now." You tightly held Zhao’er’s hand, "If she dislikes those noisy scenes, one day I will live in seclusion with her in some quiet place, peacefully spending the rest of our lives."

"Young warrior, you are still too young, too many things you haven’t seen through. Women are nothing more than man’s appendage and playthings; men must have great ambition and carve out a domain of their own by their own hands."

You shook your head with a smile: "I agree with your last sentence, but I disagree with your view on women. When a man reaches a pinnacle, he will truly understand the meaning of ’the height is insurmountable.’ I suppose you’ve experienced it too. Women are like water; you can find ways to relieve pain and trouble in them. Women are not appendages; they’re companions."

"Young warrior, you still don’t understand..."

"No, I understand." You decisively interrupted the Netherworld Emperor, with an unusually firm tone, "Although I don’t know your purpose in saying these things to me, I can surely tell you that there cannot be a world without love; I love her more than myself." You tightly gripped Zhao’er’s hand, looking deeply into each other’s eyes, filled with intense love.

"Ignorance, do you understand what true love is?"

You were not prepared to waste more words with the Netherworld Emperor, and spoke straightforwardly, "Our paths are different and do not align. Just say directly, what is your purpose in calling me here?"

The Netherworld Emperor slowly lifted his head, revealing an extraordinarily handsome face: "I want you to replace me as the new Netherworld Emperor."

"Replace you?" You laughed, "I don’t have your great abilities."

"I can give you immense power, but you must promise me one thing."

"Let’s hear it."

A hint of brilliance flashed in the Netherworld Emperor’s eyes, and his eyes emitted two beams of purple light, which just happened to shoot into your eyes. Your facial expression changed suddenly, and the Netherworld Emperor coldly said: "I will give you the power to destroy the sky and the earth, kill the Eastern Cloud Dragon, kill all those who stand in your path! And all you have to do is kill the woman by your side."

"..."

You did not speak, your body stiffening like stone, but still held Zhao’er’s hand. Zhao’er did not show any trace of fear; she stood calmly and elegantly by your side, as if the Netherworld Emperor’s target was not her.

"Quickly kill her!" The Netherworld Emperor’s voice increased several decibels, "Just kill her, and I will give you a woman more beautiful than her."

You slowly looked at Zhao’er, who sweetly smiled, and you returned the smile and turned to say to the Netherworld Emperor, "I refuse."

You smiled coldly, having already categorized the Netherworld Emperor as your enemy, and never held mercy in your heart for enemies.

"You can actually resist the influence of the Soul Capturing Technique?"

"I’m sorry, we seem to lack a common language; I came here for nothing this time." You took Zhao’er’s hand and prepared to leave. Just as you turned around, White Shadow and several guards barred your way.

"What, you want to fight me?" You smiled at White Shadow.

"Boss, you and the master should clear things up, I know you desire powerful strength."

"No need for that." You said coldly, "He wants to kill my wife; it’s already nice that I don’t retaliate."