Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 541 - 458: Demon Clan Invades the Underworld_2

Chapter 541: Chapter 458: Demon Clan Invades the Underworld_2

Therefore, with her handling it, it should be properly managed.

"I’ve got it!"

Having heard Tongtian’s words, Houtu nodded.

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"Big brother, this absolutely cannot be done. The Six Paths of Reincarnation are the foundation of the Three Realms. If the Six Paths of Reincarnation are closed, how many wronged spirits will the Underworld have to deal with every day?"

"By then, with so many ghosts, if a calamity were to arise again in the Underworld, that would be a disaster for the Three Realms!"

Upon hearing the telepathy sent by Houtu, the Ten Yama Kings of the Underworld gathered and could hardly believe it.

King Yama was the first to step forward and speak. The Six Paths of Reincarnation primarily went through his hands, and he was stationed in Fengdu City specifically to ensure that the Six Paths of Reincarnation operated normally.

Although the number of ghosts entering the city was decreasing daily, their strength was growing dramatically each day.

But if the Six Paths of Reincarnation were indeed closed, in less than five days, the entire Underworld would be full of wandering lost souls and wild ghosts.

Unable to be reincarnated and unable to return to life, gathering in the Underworld, even the Underworld Envoys would be powerless against them.

Especially since everyone knew that the ghosts had already mutated, carrying demonic qi and beginning to slaughter other ghosts.

If truly left to accumulate in the Underworld, the newly arrived ghosts would be devoured as soon as they entered the Underworld. Then, in the Human World, no offspring would be born, and it would not be impossible for the Human Race to be extinct after many years!

"Big brother, the Six Paths of Reincarnation are the foundation of our Underworld. If we, the guardians of it, were to close it, then the Underworld would no longer be the Underworld, and we would have no place in the Three Realms."

Chu Jiang Wang also spoke to Qin Guang Wang.

Although they did not understand why Empress Houtu wanted them to close the Six Paths of Reincarnation, in their eyes, they absolutely could not close it.

"Now that the Order of Law has been decreed, do you think we have a choice?"

Qin Guang Wang’s face was ashen as he looked at the other Nine Great Yama Kings.

He knew all too well what the Six Paths of Reincarnation represented, but he could not go directly against Houtu’s Order of Law.

"Big brother, what if we say that we’ve closed the Six Paths of Reincarnation in name, but actually keep it operating? I don’t think Goddess Ping Xin will come down to check."

Emperor Song spoke from the side. In their view, the Six Paths of Reincarnation absolutely could not be closed.

However, the decree could not be disobeyed, so that was the only way to handle it.

"Although that’s an idea, if we are discovered, wouldn’t we be committing a capital offense?"

King Wu Guan shook his head, feeling it somewhat inappropriate.

"Being overly cautious will lead to no great achievements. If we keep discussing this for a few more days and the Six Paths of Reincarnation remain open, wouldn’t it be the same? After all, among us Ten Yama Kings, who agrees to close the Six Paths of Reincarnation?"

King Yama waved his hand and said to the many Yama Kings, "Although the Celestial Court governs us, we Yamas decide on matters of the Underworld!"

"Indeed, we, the Ten Great Yama Kings, have governed the Underworld for countless years. Even when Haotian was in power, he never interfered with us. Empress Houtu has not paid attention to the Underworld for a long time, and now she suddenly issues such an order. Should we really obey her command?"

"The Six Paths of Reincarnation cannot be closed no matter what! This is our baseline."

"What cataclysm in the Three Realms could affect us, who dwell in the Underworld? The Underworld is a place where merit from heaven and earth converges. It must not be destroyed in our hands!"

At that moment, the Ten Great Yama Kings were united in their belief that the Six Paths of Reincarnation absolutely could not be closed.

Therefore, they could not accept the Order of Law issued by Empress Houtu.

After the discussion ended, everyone returned to their own territories.

But the Underworld was gradually becoming chaotic. Outside Fengdu City, wandering ghosts were becoming more numerous, almost overwhelming Fengdu City.

Especially since these ghosts carried a deep Yin Qi, already surpassing ordinary Yin Soldiers.

Even most of the ghosts emitted a Yin Qi that matched that of the Yin Generals in the Underworld!

This discovery startled King Yama, who had just rushed back, standing on the battlements of Fengdu City, he immediately ordered the city gates to be closed.

"Big brother, something terrible has happened!"

Just back from Qin Guang Wang’s place, King Yama hurriedly rushed back: "There are many ghosts outside Fengdu City; our Capital City is in imminent danger!"

"What? Let’s go and see!"

Qin Guang Wang had not expected it to come so quickly and hurriedly instructed his subordinates to inform others, and he rushed to Fengdu City together with King Yama.

Only when they arrived did they discover that the outside of Fengdu City was densely packed with ghosts, and these ghosts had already begun fighting amongst themselves, ignoring the laws of the Underworld.

Watching the weaker ghosts gradually disappear, the remaining ghosts grew increasingly powerful.

Especially since more ghosts were continuously arriving, with no sign of decrease.

This time, King Qin Guang also panicked.

"Quick, summon the Ten Great Yama Kings, close the Six Paths of Reincarnation!"

King Qin Guang hastily spoke, caught off guard, he could no longer care that the Six Paths of Reincarnation were their fundamental way of life, and he urged to shut down the Six Paths of Reincarnation as quickly as possible to prevent the ghosts from going to be reincarnated.

When Chu Jiang Wang and the others received the telepathy, they rushed over and their faces turned pale when they saw the ghosts beneath Fengdu City.

At that moment, the ghosts below had begun to riot, each one slamming into the city gates of Fengdu, trying to get in.

"Quick, block them, everyone, follow me and close the Six Paths of Reincarnation!"

King Qin Guang did not dare to delay, ordering the Ten Great Ghost Kings and Twelve Yin Generals to suppress these ghosts while they attempted to shut down the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

"Hahaha, don’t bother closing the Six Paths of Reincarnation, just leave it to us!"

A surge of demonic Qi wreaked havoc, and a figure stood in front of the Ten Great Yama Kings.

"Charge! Take over the Underworld!"

The figure waved his hand largely, and the ghosts below charged more vigorously, heading straight for the city gates.

"Stop him!"

The Ten Great Yama Kings exchanged glances, knowing they had to defeat this figure or they wouldn’t be able to close the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Moreover, if they didn’t resolve this enemy, they probably couldn’t hold on much longer.

By killing this person, maybe those empowered wronged spirits would be deterred and unable to forcibly assault Fengdu City.

Additionally, the Six Paths of Reincarnation could only be closed by the ten of them working together using the secret technique.

If the adversary detained even one or two of them, they wouldn’t be able to close it.

The Ten Great Yama Kings slowly ascended above Fengdu City, but the figure merely waved his hand and they didn’t have the strength to fight back.

"It’s a Quasi-Saint!"

Feeling this powerful force, King Yama spat out blood and understood the combat strength of this shadow.

Although they were all at the Pinnacle of Great Luo, they were still far too weak in front of a Quasi-Saint.

"If they seize the Six Paths of Reincarnation, we will undoubtedly be guilty of the gravest sins!"

King Qin Guang looked at the shaking city gates, somewhat helplessly said.

"Fight!"

King Wu Guan recondensed Yin Qi, knowing they were outmatched but they still had to act.

"Hmph, such futile resistance!"

A mass of black Qi formed out of nowhere in front of the figure and casually descended onto Fengdu City, and although the Ten Great Yama Kings tried to hold it off, they couldn’t stop the descending black Qi.

"Boom!"

Just when the black Qi was about to land on Fengdu City, suddenly a loud noise erupted and the black Qi was directly dispersed.

"All of you go and close the Six Paths of Reincarnation now, this is of utmost importance! I’ll handle this person!"

Another figure appeared in front of Fengdu City, blocking that person.

The Ten Yama Kings’ faces lit up with joy, they bowed to the newcomer and hurried deeper into the Underworld to shut down the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

"Demon Clan, how dare you offend the Three Realms!"

Empress Houtu shouted at the figure, not caring who the opponent was. With a wave of her hand, the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation manifested—it wasn’t the true Six Paths of Reincarnation, but a force she could utilize.

In an instant, the power of the Six Paths coalesced, filled with endless intent to kill.

"As expected of Empress Houtu, but this is useless against me!"

The figure seemed unconcerned, a glowing longsword materialized in his hand.

The longsword, wrapped in swirling Yin Qi, seemed capable of devouring everything within it.

"I am Taiyou, one of the Four Great Demon Kings under the Demon Ancestor! Empress Houtu, I am aware that you embody the Reincarnation. If you surrender to the Demon Clan early, I assure you a high position!"

The figure swung his sword, and the rich light of the Six Paths was slashed in two.

Both being of Quasi-Saint strength, a great battle ensued above Fengdu City, and just a bit of the residual force sprayed out, causing countless ghost Yin Envoys below to perish.

"Taiyou? When I achieved saintliness in the past, you didn’t even know where you were!"

Empress Houtu raised her hand, directing the power of the Six Paths straight at Taiyou.