Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 838: 857: Jumping Clown

Chapter 838: Chapter 857: Jumping Clown

Upon hearing the words of Emperor Fengdu, Ye Yaoyue was completely stunned on the spot. She never imagined that she, who was just a prisoner, would suddenly transform from a wandering soul into a Ghost Immortal of the Underworld. Such an opportunity made her feel as though she were in a dream!

“This girl’s destiny does not lie in the Underworld. I will send her back to the living world. However, I must trouble my Daoist friend to erase her name from the Life and Death Book, so she can transcend the Six Paths of Reincarnation.”

Ye Yaoyue was the sworn sister of Ye Xuan. How could she become a mere Ghost Immortal of the Underworld? Although at this moment, Ye Yaoyue was only a soul, recreating her physical body was a trivial task for Ye Xuan.

“Haha! No problem, no problem! Since this young lady is so adored by my Daoist friend, she is a junior to this Emperor. Such a small matter is hardly worth mentioning!”

Emperor Fengdu could entirely feel Ye Xuan’s indifference, but it only made him smile obsequiously, harboring even more resentment towards Chief Clerk Wang in his heart. However, he dared not show it, as he could not afford to offend the person behind Chief Clerk Wang.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Ghost Immortals and Yin Soldiers, upon hearing Emperor Fengdu’s decision, all had an expression of shock appear in their eyes!

One must know that although Emperor Fengdu holds considerable power and is nominally the ruler of the Underworld, erasing this girl’s name from the Life and Death Book is an extremely taboo action, even going against the way of life and death reincarnation in the Underworld. If some with ulterior motives found out, they would certainly use it to make trouble for Emperor Fengdu.

The current Underworld is not what it used to be. Ever since the cataclysm of Heaven and Earth began, the three realms have suffered greatly, and the Underworld is inundated with endless vengeful spirits and fierce ghosts, breaking the original power structure. If not for a few terrifying figures suppressing the Underworld, it would have fallen into chaos long ago.

Knowing full well that this girl is just a wandering soul upon her entry to the Underworld, yet daring to erase her name from the Life and Death Book, Emperor Fengdu clearly paid a great price to curry favor with Ye Xuan.

This also made many Ghost Immortals look at Ye Xuan with great bewilderment, wondering what capability this Ye Xuan had to make Emperor Fengdu go to such lengths.

What these Ghost Immortals and Yin Soldiers didn’t know was that Emperor Fengdu’s actions were aimed at forming an alliance with Ye Xuan. Since Ye Xuan caused such a commotion upon entering the Underworld, he was seen as a terrifying figure akin to Meng Po.

No matter, even erasing Ye Yaoyue’s name from the Life and Death Book, or even giving the Life and Death Book to Ye Xuan to alter at will, is not beyond the realm of possibility.

Ye Yaoyue was not a fool. She knew that the opportunity she had today was entirely thanks to this white-robed monk in front of her, which astonished her mind greatly. She couldn’t figure out why this white-robed monk would care for her so much.

Moreover, for some unknown reason, her vigilance gradually dissipated while looking at the white-robed monk, and an inexplicable sense of kinship grew, as if she had seen this person somewhere before.

With a sudden change, evanescing without trace, surrounded by the crowd of the Underworld, Ye Xuan and Emperor Fengdu walked shoulder to shoulder, finally entering Fengdu City!

When Ye Xuan entered Fengdu City, the news spread like wildfire, with various major figures in the Underworld sending people into the city to inquire about Ye Xuan’s purpose for coming to the Underworld.

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Fengdu Palace!

Fengdu Palace is the domain of Emperor Fengdu, nominally the highest dominion of the Underworld. When Emperor Fengdu welcomed Ye Xuan into Fengdu Palace, an exceedingly warm reception was presented.

Black palace halls, bronze doors of evil spirits, an ancient and vast aura permeated. Black columns supported the entire Fengdu Palace, with harmonious sounds of musical instruments reverberating within the hall.

Ghost maidens danced lightly, uniquely graceful, with the fragrance of Bihan Ghost Wine wafting through the whole hall!

Under the enthusiastic invitation of Emperor Fengdu, Ye Xuan sat alongside him, accompanied by many Judges and Ghost Generals below, while Ye Xuan remained indifferent, his expression unchanged!

“Daoist friend, your visit to the Underworld makes you an honored guest of the Underworld. This Emperor first drinks to show respect!” Emperor Fengdu raised a black jade wine cup, downing the wine in one gulp!

Unfortunately!

Although Ye Xuan held a wine cup, he did not drink, rendering the atmosphere of Fengdu Palace slightly awkward. Emperor Fengdu’s eyes shifted subtly as he said, “This Emperor forgot, Daoist friend, being of the Buddhist Sect, probably doesn’t touch wine.”

“Someone, go fetch the Enlightenment of Hundred Flowers tea. Today, this Emperor wishes to share a drink with Daoist Qingming.” Emperor Fengdu waved his hand to give the order, and the Yin Soldiers hurriedly complied.

Tap…tap…tap!

Ye Xuan tapped the table with his fingers, his sound resonating with an indescribable rhythm, his face showing no sorrow or joy, finally speaking: “No need for such formalities; first, bring out the Life and Death Book and erase the girl’s name. I intend to leave this place.”

“No rush, no rush, Daoist friend, you’ve come from afar as a guest…”

Emperor Fengdu forced a smile and began to speak, but before he could finish, Ye Xuan waved his hand to interrupt: “Fengdu, let’s not beat around the bush. I did not come to the Underworld to make friends with you but have other matters to attend to.”

Ye Xuan had no interest in beating around the bush with Emperor Fengdu. Perhaps in the past, he would have paid attention to this person, but given his current cultivation, Emperor Fengdu appeared as insignificant as an ant in his eyes.

To put it bluntly, the mere Emperor Fengdu could be slain with his will. If it weren’t for hiding his identity now, with the enmity from past grievances with Emperor Fengdu, this person would have long met a soul-scattering death.

“How bold!”

Bang!

Suddenly, Chief Clerk Wang slammed the table and stood up, pointing directly at Ye Xuan and berating him: “Although you are from Lingshan and a Buddha, you must know that this is the Underworld, and His Majesty is the lord of the Underworld. How dare you behave so presumptuously?”

Chief Clerk Wang’s words were righteous and indignant as he rebuked Ye Xuan, then turned to bow to Emperor Fengdu, saying: “Your Majesty, this Buddha repeatedly disrespects you, which is not only discourteous to Your Majesty but also belittles our Underworld. Your loyal servant earnestly requests that Your Majesty apprehend this audacious scoundrel.”

“You…?”

Initially, Ye Xuan’s attitude was already extremely firm, and he had given Emperor Fengdu no face whatsoever, leading Emperor Fengdu to a point of embarrassment. However, he dared not voice it, knowing that a person on par with Meng Po, even if aggrieved, must be endured.

However, Emperor Fengdu never expected that before he could turn against Ye Xuan, Chief Clerk Wang jumped out again, as if to egg him on to a confrontation with Ye Xuan?

“Chief Clerk Wang, this is none of your business. You may withdraw now.” Emperor Fengdu’s face was as dark as water as he looked at Chief Clerk Wang with a cold, ominous gaze. If it weren’t for the person behind him, he would have long banished this chirping clown to soul-scattering death. How could he let him continue his clamor?

“Your Majesty, you disappoint your servant greatly.”

With a heartbroken expression, Chief Clerk Wang’s eyes flashed with a glimmer of satisfaction as he flicked his sleeves and indignantly headed towards the hall’s exit.

“Did I allow you to leave?”

Suddenly, before Chief Clerk Wang could step out of Fengdu Palace, Ye Xuan’s indifferent voice rang out, causing Chief Clerk Wang to halt, and the faces of Emperor Fengdu and the accompanying Ghost Immortal Judges changed dramatically.