Chapter 517: Chapter 228 Fengdu Authority Token Appears_2

    Within the Imperial Capital, all high-ranking cultivators and court officials were focusing on the conflict between the Netherworld and the grotto heavens sacred ground.

    Everyone could see the immense power of the Netherworld; its ghostly troops crossed the terrain, completely disregarding the territories of the grotto heavens sacred ground, showing consideration only when facing the Grotto Heavens Sacred Land.

    But even just displaying such profundity was enough to greatly boost the confidence of all levels of the court and the country.

    After all, in these days, the pressure brought by the grotto heavens sacred ground’s convergence here was indeed too great. Having such powerful reinforcements could further bolster Great Xia’s confidence.

    On the grand throne of the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xia showed an expression of delight.

    For him at this moment, the arrival of the Netherworld Demon Gods not only helped him suppress the grotto heavens sacred ground, but more importantly, it resolved the trouble caused by Xia Yunqiu in advance.

    As beings outside the Great Xia court affairs, the Netherworld supernatural beings didn’t need to consider humanity fate and could act against Xia Yunqiu without hesitation.

    And with the backing of Fengdu Emperor, a suspected Divinity Path Emperor, the Netherworld supernatural beings also didn’t need to take the existence of the Supreme Taoist into account.

    To get two of the Mount Luofeng 6 Hell Deities to take action, Emperor Xia had promised many benefits, even granting the pantheon seat of a province’s City God.

    Thinking of this, Emperor Xia couldn’t help but look in the direction of the Imperial Capital Marketplace, his gaze carrying a hint of gloominess.

    …

    “Minister of Ceremonies Xu pays his respects to Ancestor Spirit Seven Prohibitions Heaven Palace, Gansi Lianwanlu Heaven Palace!”

    In front of the Imperial Capital’s gate, Xu YanKuan, the head of the Nine Ministers, slowly spoke.

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    Behind Minister of Ceremonies Xu, numerous mid-level officials all paid their respects to the approaching Netherworld procession.

    In truth, strictly considering status, Xu YanKuan as the head of the Nine Ministers, holding the position of Minister of Ceremonies, was in charge of human Imperial Dynasty’s rites and the affairs of supernatural beings. His status was no less than the Netherworld Commander, and there was no need for him to pay respects to the Mount Luofeng 6 Hell Deities.

    But the times have changed. Not to mention the Netherworld’s backing by the Fengdu Emperor, without the All City Gods established, the so-called head of the Nine Ministers was nothing but an empty title, far from being as revered as the Mount Luofeng 6 Hell Deities.

    Furthermore, even if the City Gods were ultimately appointed, considering Emperor Xia had promised the Netherworld several provinces’ incense offering magic domains, Minister of Ceremonies Xu’s authority had been largely usurped by the Netherworld. He would still have to yield to the two Mount Luofeng 6 Hell Deities amidst future affairs.

    Having already come to terms with this, Minister of Ceremonies Xu clearly understood the issue of rank and privilege.

    “Minister of Ceremonies Xu is too kind,” came a voice from within the white carriage, where the White Tiger spoke slowly before the city gate.

    Despite his polite words, White Tiger showed no inclination to disembark and return the gesture.

    Xu YanKuan’s expression remained unchanged as he seriously said,

    “The revered gods have traveled far; please follow me into the palace, where His Majesty has already prepared a banquet to welcome your arrival.”

    “There’s no need for a banquet; we spirits of the Netherworld are not interested in mundane rituals,” responded White Tiger from within the carriage, his lips curling into a smile:

    “However, before I came to the Imperial Capital, I did hear that there’s an Enlightenment Pavilion here which contains our Netherworld’s Soul-Luring Life-Snatching Divine Power.

    Though the Soul-Luring Life-Snatching Divine Power is not highly ranked, it’s still related to the Netherworld’s authority, and the other revered gods place great importance on this matter.”

    Xu YanKuan was taken aback, looking around at the officials as he said,

    “Such a thing has occurred?”

    “Enlightenment Pavilion has some nerve, spreading Netherworld Divine Powers without permission. Are they intending to damage the relationship between Great Xia and the Netherworld and destabilize the order of Yin and Yang?”

    Xu YanKuan firmly placed a heavy charge with his words. Even White Tiger within the carriage was momentarily taken aback.

    He had already made a covert deal with Emperor Xia to find trouble with Enlightenment Pavilion; the so-called Soul-Luring Life-Snatching Divine Power was merely an excuse.

    He had planned to deal with Enlightenment Pavilion upon arrival, but he had not expected Xu YanKuan to seize on his topic and so directly accuse Enlightenment Pavilion of such a grave offense.

    With this accusation, it wouldn’t be an overreach for him to pursue Enlightenment Pavilion’s guilt any further.

    “These court officials really have dirty minds,” White Tiger stated, his voice growing colder, despite understanding that Xu YanKuan’s words afforded him convenience.

    “Then please, lead the way, Minister of Ceremonies Xu,” he said.

    Xu YanKuan took the lead, with the honor guard entering the city, escorting the Netherworld supernatural beings towards the Imperial Capital Marketplace.

    Inside and outside the city walls, all powers closely watching the Netherworld’s movements were stunned.

    They had not expected the Netherworld supernatural beings to target Enlightenment Pavilion as their first action upon entering the city.

    Keep in mind that the Pavilion Master of Enlightenment Pavilion is Emperor Xia’s ninth daughter.

    And some time ago, Gong Buyu showed up to protect the pavilion, which made the Enlightenment Pavilion seemingly somehow related to the Supreme Taoist.

    In such a situation, with the Netherworld supernatural beings suddenly deciding to act against Enlightenment Pavilion, it left everyone uncertain whether this initiative was of the Netherworld supernatural beings’ own volition, or if someone else was behind it.

    But regardless of which it was, this did not affect the various powers’ judgment of the current situation.

    Enlightenment Pavilion is about to run into trouble!

    …

    Within the Crown Prince’s Manor, having been in a state of incessant worry for several days, the Crown Prince finally broke into an expression of delight upon seeing the movements at the city gate.

    “Finally, that wretch’s luck has come to an end!

    Once the Divinity Path infuriated, no one could protect you.”

    “What of the Supreme Taoist? At best he’s just an Earth Immortal, not even qualified to carry the Fengdu Emperor’s shoes.”

    The reaction of the Crown Prince almost represented the consensus of all parties.

    The Supreme Taoist’s strength and methods were not mediocre, and the power he displayed far surpassed the current world’s limitations, but it was ultimately still within the bounds of understanding.

    Yet, with the Fengdu Emperor having acted only once, he manifested the apparition of an Emperor that enveloped a whole state, and in a single thought, determined life and death, vanquishing demons and ghosts.

    Such divine power was simply not something this incomplete world could bear.

    In front of such mighty force, the Supreme Taoist was nothing but a slightly larger ant.

    Many were even sparing their attention to check on Xue family’s Manor, confirming the Supreme Taoist’s actions at this moment.

    Especially the sect cultivators, who wished nothing more than for the Supreme Taoist to manifest and clash with the Netherworld right now, resulting in both sides suffering heavy losses.

    As Xu YanKuan led the way with the ceremonial guard, the supernatural beings of the Netherworld had already arrived at the doors of Enlightenment Pavilion.

    The many cultivators inside Enlightenment Pavilion had already become aware of their targets, the Netherworld demon gods, and had fled from this once treasured land.

    The Pavilion, previously the prize of fierce competition, was now deserted, even the various stewards and maidservants had been dismissed earlier by Xia Yunqiu.

    In the vast Enlightenment Pavilion, only Xia Yunqiu remained, standing within the twelve-story pavilion.

    The carriages of the White Tiger and the Vermilion Bird slowly halted before Enlightenment Pavilion, and the numerous supernatural beings of the Divinity Transformation Realm restrained their presence, guarding the carriages on both sides.

    Xu YanKuan, looking at Enlightenment Pavilion, said in a clear voice:

    “Enlightenment Pavilion freely disseminated Divinity Path Divine Skills, appearing to undermine the alliance between Great Xia and the Divinity Path, overthrowing the balance between Yin and Yang.

    Pavilion Master, should you not promptly appear and seek forgiveness from the two divine beings?”

    A deadly silence lay before Enlightenment Pavilion.

    Within Xue family’s Manor, also within the lodgings at Rongcheng’s Fine Jade Grotto Heavens, no activity was stirred.

    In the eyes of outsiders, this was the Supreme Taoist and Gong Buyu trying to sever ties with Enlightenment Pavilion.

    A moment later, only an ethereal voice emerged from within Enlightenment Pavilion.

    “If the two divine beings have come to accuse, I ask that you please come into Enlightenment Pavilion for a talk!”

    Upon hearing this, Xu YanKuan immediately rebuked sharply:

    “Audacious! How exalted are the identities of the two divine beings, how could you easily meet with them?”

    “If you acknowledge your mistake, then promptly come out and apologize!”

    Within the pavilion, Xia Yunqiu did not speak. Instead, it was the Vermilion Bird, who had kept silent the entire journey, who now spoke.

    “Since it’s about accusing someone, we must first find the proof of guilt.”

    White Tiger looked at Vermilion Bird in surprise, then nodded and said:

    “Then let’s enter the Pavilion.”

    Between their words, they completely disregarded Xu YanKuan standing nearby, causing the face of this Minister of Ceremonies to alternate between shades of green and white.

    The two divine beings silently stepped out of the carriage, one with a burly figure clad in pale brocade and the other with a graceful form dressed in dark red splendid garments, both gods of Mount Luofeng’s 6 Hell Deities. Their faces concealed by mist, they moved with an invisible aura that silently permeated the surroundings.

    Under the watchful gaze of all, the two gods of Mount Luofeng’s 6 Hell Deities entered Enlightenment Pavilion side by side.

    In the main hall of the Imperial Palace, Emperor Xia grew increasingly joyful, and almost all powers shared the sentiment.

    Whether it was the rulers of the Imperial Capital or the denizens of the grotto heavens sacred ground, at this moment, they had all sentenced Enlightenment Pavilion to death. Even if the Supreme Taoist came in person, this outcome would not change.

    However, no one could have guessed that, up on the twelfth floor of Enlightenment Pavilion, the once exalted gods of Mount Luofeng’s 6 Hell Deities were now kneeling on the floor, their expressions panicked as they looked up at the elegantly poised Xia Yunqiu.

    In Xia Yunqiu’s hand was a black authority token.

    The token was carved from some ordinary wood, with no intricate or elaborate patterns on it, and even the shape of the token was irregular, more like a piece of corner wood picked up casually from the roadside.

    But it was such a seemingly simple token that had instilled fear in the distinguished gods of Mount Luofeng’s 6 Hell Deities.

    On the token, there were only two clearly visible characters.

    Fengdu!