102: Chapter 97: The Underworld City God!

102: Chapter 97: The Underworld City God!

What is he talking about…?

Wei Gongcheng stared at Chen Qing, completely unable to snap back to reality for a long while.

Chen Qing glanced outside with some urgency.

He indeed wanted to patiently act profound, but it all depended on whether his unfortunate big brother could wait….

“If General Wei has any doubts, you may ask them directly!” Chen Qing urged with a frown.

Regaining his senses, Wei Gongcheng looked again at the city gate and then at Chen Qing: “Lord, are those so-called Gate Deities or Mountain Deities also human?”

“Not exactly…” Chen Qing shook his head.

“General Wei is a smart man.

You should know that any extraordinary power in this world is inseparable from demons.

Therefore, the deified spirits are no exception.”

“So…

the so-called Mountain Deities and Gate Deities are actually demons?”

“Yes!”

“Lord is really bold…” Wei Gongcheng took a deep breath.

The one being worshiped day and night atop the city gates by the people within, actually a demon?

How ironic is that?

“What’s there to fear?” Chen Qing asked with amusement.

“Cooperating with demons isn’t unique to me.

Haven’t the bloodline families like yours done the same?

How many demons lurk within the Great Jin Palace, General Wei?

Are you pretending not to see them?”

Wei Gongcheng remained silent upon hearing this; of course, he knew about these things.

He was also aware that…

the nobility of today actually looked down on the common people by relying on demons.

“Given all this…

why ask Wei whether he is willing to become a god?

Wei is not a demon!”

Chen Qing, at a loss for words, immediately grabbed Wei Gongcheng’s hand.

As Chen Qing activated his spiritual energy, scales of the Wind Snake appeared on his hand as a defense mechanism in an instant.

“Does General Wei really think that people with demonic bloodlines can still be considered human?”

Wei Gongcheng: “…..”

This question…

he had actually asked it when he was very young, but everyone simply avoided it.

In their hearts, most people with bloodlines knew…

they were hardly humans anymore, weren’t they?

“What god does Lord Chen wish Wei to become?” Wei Gongcheng eventually stopped arguing and asked about his role: “The Gate Deity of the northern city, or are you establishing a new mountain for Wei to become a Mountain Deity?”

“City God!”

“City God?” Wei Gongcheng was stunned.

“What is that?”

“The Supreme God of Lyuzhou Hell, who judges the karma of life and death, governs the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and upholds the order of the underworld!”

“What?” Wei Gongcheng felt his heart pound.

The living don’t believe in the dead.

There have always been legends of reincarnation in the world, the endless cycle, never ceasing…

The tales of reincarnation have always been there, but those in control of power in the major families hardly believe in them.

In their eyes, it’s merely a form of consolation derived from the fear of death by the weak.

This life has not been good, no worries, accumulate virtue and do good deeds, and in the next life you’ll be reborn into a good family, leading a rich life.

This is how the suffering people…

console themselves!

“Does this world…

really have reincarnation?” If his legs hadn’t been crippled, Wei Gongcheng felt he might’ve jumped up at that moment.

“There used to be, but that part of the underworld is broken, and even when it existed, it wasn’t accessible to the Human Race.” Chen Qing shook his head: “Does General Wei wish to become the first deity of the underworld for the Human Race in this world?”

“Lord is saying…

there was no reincarnation for the Human Race in the past…

and if Wei becomes the deity of the underworld you mentioned, he can grant reincarnation to the Human Race?” Wei Gongcheng asked, feeling as if his worldview was being upended.

“Yes…” Chen Qing nodded: “But it is limited to Lyuzhou City.”

“Limited to Lyuzhou City?” The other party was surprised, then quickly understood something, looking towards the location of the injured man.

So that’s how it is…

He had thought that the man’s injuries were definitely fatal.

So this was it.

If he became the deity of the underworld, he would be able to save this person who mattered greatly to Chen Qing, to some extent.

Could it be true…?

The more there is to ask for, the more it proves that the reincarnation Chen Qing spoke of is real!!

But is this possible?

Wei Gongcheng felt it was incredibly absurd!

So…

the benefit of recruiting him was this?

“What’s the price?” Wei Gongcheng suppressed the doubts in his heart and asked logically.

Even if it was true, he did not believe it was entirely good.

Everything in the world has its pros and cons, the greater the benefit, the greater the cost must be.

“General Wei is indeed a cautious man.” Chen Qing nodded, and it was precisely because of Wei’s cautious nature that Chen Qing had chosen him.

Gods of the underworld who manage the karma of reincarnation are involved in the most profound merits and karma.

One must possess a sufficiently calm and cautious nature to be qualified for this position.

Otherwise, a slight mishap could lead to terrifying consequences!

Contemplating this, Chen Qing pointed at the city gate and said, “The Gate Deity’s original form was once a Wind Wolf King.

As it aged and its body decayed, it was challenged by younger Wind Wolves.

Having lost its status as the pack leader and expelled from the pack, it would have lived at most another three years had it not become the Gate Deity.

But having assumed this position, it now has a lifespan of twenty years without having reached a rank, and should its followers increase, reaching the Yellow Rank within the Heavenly and Earthly, Mystic and Yellow Levels, its lifespan would be at least fifty years.

If it advances to the top of the Yellow Rank and steps into the Profound Level threshold, it will then have a lifespan of three hundred years and can also condense its spirit into a corporeal form, freely moving within five hundred li of Lyuzhou City and returning to its position instantly in case of urgent matters.”

Chen Qing spoke only of the advantages, but Wei Gongcheng was a clever man and immediately heard the cost within these benefits!

“The Wolf King could live up to three more years, but as the Gate Deity, it gained twenty years.

All I want to ask Lord Chen is, if it originally had a lifespan of a hundred years, what would its lifespan be as the Gate Deity without attaining any rank?”

Chen Qing looked at him, sighed softly, and admitted since a clever person was not easy to fool, “Twenty years!”

“As expected!” Wei Gongcheng smiled.

That’s more like it, there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world…

“So, you’re saying, if it becomes a divine position and fails to advance, it will only have twenty years of lifespan?”

“Even less…” Chen Qing frankly revealed the truth, “The deities of the underworld bear heavier karma, and if a spirit cannot grow stronger within a limited time, it will quickly dissipate.

Before achieving any rank, you’ll have at most five years!”

This was why he hadn’t been eager to establish the underworld court without a sufficient base of public faith – establishing it too early was prone to disastrous failure.

“Lord Chen is rather honest.”

Chen Qing just smiled.

He wasn’t really being honest; if the other party hadn’t asked, it would have been fine, but not telling after being asked would be deceitful, and there could be karma backfiring on him.

The position in the underworld was of utmost importance, so there could be no mistakes.

“With only five years, what must I do to extend my lifespan?” Wei Gongcheng inquired.

“Given the scale of Lyuzhou City, you must have at least ten thousand denizens of the underworld and thirty thousand believers from the living realm to barely advance to the Yellow Rank.

Of course, this refers to ordinary believers; high-quality believers are a different matter.”

“Do you have confidence, Lord Chen?” Wei Gongcheng asked with a frown.

“I didn’t have any before…

but now I do!” Chen Qing earnestly replied, “With Jiangnan suffering such a catastrophe, as long as the rescue efforts are appropriate, we can quickly repopulate Lyuzhou.

In times of great crisis, it’s easier to unite people’s hearts and establish faith.

Together, you and I could possibly build the Lyuzhou underworld system in a short period!”

“If I become the Lyuzhou City God, does that mean I can’t leave Lyuzhou City, just like that city gate Wolf Demon?”

“You can’t at the early Yellow Rank!” Chen Qing shook his head, but then added, “However, once you reach a higher rank and condense your spirit, you can leave your jurisdiction.

At least within the Jiangnan region, you can freely travel, and if you reach the Profound Level, you will become the supreme deity of the underworld in Jiangnan, free to roam the entire world!”

“The Profound Level allows for control over the entire Jiangnan underworld?” Wei Gongcheng asked curiously, “But I heard Lord Chen mention there are four levels: Heavenly, Earthly, Mystic, and Yellow.

What happens at the Heaven Grade?”

“The Heaven Grade, well…” Chen Qing’s voice trailed off mysteriously, “You’ll know when the Path of Heaven opens.

You’d better not pray for that to happen…”

“Hmm?”

“Alright…” Chen Qing didn’t elaborate further, and simply asked, “Have you made up your mind, General Wei?

Are you going to spend your life in a wheelchair or take a gamble?”

“Do I have a choice?” Wei Gongcheng said with a bitter smile.

“The fog has sealed off the river for two days.

The Imperial Court can’t be inactive, and the fact that help hasn’t arrived means even the Great Sorcerers of the court can’t deal with this fog.

Not taking this gamble with Lord Chen, I fear the days I spend in this wheelchair are numbered.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing smiled, “You won’t regret this, General Wei.”

“I hope so…” Wei Gongcheng drew a breath and closed his eyes.

He knew exactly what this implied; if the gamble didn’t pay off, he would become a ghost trapped in Lyuzhou, limited to a mere five years of existence.

But if it succeeded…

he didn’t know if things would turn out as Chen Qing had said, that the world…

could be his to explore!

Either way, it couldn’t be worse than his current situation.

“Wei Gongcheng, greets his lordship!!”

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Decree: Appoint Wei Gongcheng as the Lyuzhou City God, overseeing the Yin Yang Reincarnation of Lyuzhou, judging the karmic deeds of good and evil in the world, determining the past and present lives of spirits, serving as a righteous deity of the underworld!

The sound of the decree boomed like thunder, echoing throughout the Path of Yin and Yang!

On the Path of Yin and Yang, countless Evil Ghosts howled to the sky, their immense resentment billowing up.

Some slumbering beings opened their eyes, exuding an oppressive might as heavy as mountains.

Their mere consciousness crushed countless Evil Ghosts, splattering blood and flesh.

The Path of Yin and Yang descended into a surging sea of blood.

Even so, countless Evil Ghosts desperately rushed towards Lyuzhou, their frenzy undeterred by the ancient oppression!

Only a few lucky ones made it through.

The next moment, black thunderbolts fell, shattering the yin path of Lyuzhou.

Like a mirror, it completely disappeared within the bounds of the Path of Yin and Yang.

Afterward…

the Path of Yin and Yang was missing a section – the part belonging to Lyuzhou…

gone!

“Interesting…”

An ancient voice emanated from the sea of blood, belonging to a withered old man.

With every step, the sea of blood and flesh parted ways for him.

Instead of fear, he regarded the giant eyes in the sky as if looking at old friends.

If Hong Lie, Wang Ye, or the Crown Prince from the Siao Family were present, they would certainly recognize this old man as the terrifying figure who almost led to their entire force’s annihilation.

“Quite interesting, isn’t it?” the old man addressed the massive eyes in the sky, “The underworld…

has come alive!”

Wa-hahaha!

The beings in the sky burst into thunderous laughter, the Path of Yin and Yang roiling with their guffaws!

It’s alive?

Someone wishes to take control of the cycle again?

Alive again…

They’ll just have to kill it once more, something they’ve done a thousand, ten thousand times!!