Chapter 226 Are You Willing to Accept the Trial?
"That's why it's possible for you to successfully reincarnate after going through countless trials in the mortal world."
Xiaobai listened with mixed feelings. It turned out that his survival was due to so many twists and turns and the efforts of others.
"After this battle, 'Heaven' is completely disillusioned with all realms." Yin Tianzi's voice was a little bleak.
"He only retained the power of the laws of heaven and earth in the primitive Pangu Realm, where all things were born, as the final foundation and anchor of the universe."
"As for all the other three thousand great worlds and billions of small worlds derived from the Pangu Realm, Heaven has withdrawn its will and intervention, allowing them to evolve on their own according to their own laws, survive and die on their own, and the fittest will survive."
Xiao Bai stroked his chin and concluded in words that he could understand: "So, the universe is now in a state of 'high-end free-range'?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Tianzi smiled faintly, which was rare for him: "...You can understand it this way. 'Heaven' is tired and exhausted."
When Xiaobai heard this, his big purple grape-like eyes rolled around and his little head tilted slightly.
"No, that's not right."
She spoke in a baby voice, but her tone carried a trace of inquiry that could not be ignored: "You told me so much about the 'heaven', but this underworld..."
"It gives me the feeling that it is even older than the sky."
A barely perceptible fluctuation flashed across Yin Tianzi's deep eyes, as if he was surprised at Xiaobai's sharpness.
"The young master is indeed extraordinary."
He said slowly: "The underworld did exist in the chaos before the creation of the world by 'Heaven'. It is one of the earliest orders."
"At that time, 'Heaven' was still trying to figure out how to manage this nascent universe. The rules between heaven and earth were not yet determined, and the world was in chaos."
"So, 'Tian' personally found the Lord of the Underworld at that time, Meng Po, whom you are about to meet, and asked her to temporarily seal off the real Underworld to prevent its overly powerful original power from interfering with the evolution of the new world."
Xiao Bai said "Oh" as if he had suddenly realized something, and held his chin with his hand: "So, the real underworld has always been independent of the 'Heavenly Way' and can be considered a 'lawless place'?"
Yin Tianzi nodded slightly: "That's right."
"Later, in order to balance the increasing number of reincarnations in the various realms, and also to find an opportunity for you to revive, several of us old guys from the underworld separated a wisp of our divine consciousness and went to the lower realm."
"I originally wanted to establish a new reincarnation order in those worlds as a coordinate to guide you back."
"Who would have thought that the power of the laws of heaven and earth in the lower world would suppress and repel us far beyond our expectations. It's so terrifying."
There was a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Those few of our spirits were trapped there. Their power was greatly weakened. We can only barely maintain the operation of a 'pseudo-underworld'. We can't come back at all."
"So, we have actually been waiting for you, Xiaobai."
"Wait for you to open the real gate to heaven and rescue us old guys who are trapped in the 'Novice Village' and can't go back, haha."
Xiaobai was stunned when he heard this, then his face turned serious and he put his hands on his hips, just like a little adult.
"I was just saying, you just talked to me about the origin of the universe and the battle between gods and demons, and it feels like you're waiting for me right here."
She puffed her cheeks and muttered somewhat dissatisfiedly: "It's the goddess Bai Li, the daughter of the great god Pangu, and the incarnation of the power of chaos..."
"After all this time, these impressive-sounding identities are all the 'personas' you arranged for me?"
Yin Tianzi looked at her cute angry look, and a meaningful arc appeared at the corner of his lips: "Xiaobai is smart."
"Those identities can be seen as the 'protective shells' and 'upgrade packages' carefully set up by 'heaven' and us so that you can successfully train in that complicated world, accumulate strength, and eventually return."
“They are part of your experience, but they are not your true, sole source.”
Xiao Bai narrowed his purple eyes suspiciously: "Then what is my true identity? Could it be that I am more powerful than Pangu's own daughter?"
Yin Tianzi's voice lowered, with a hint of inducement: "Now, there is a choice before you."
"A chance that can completely resolve the feud between you and Ai Ye, and even allow you to understand all your past events and gain true freedom."
He looked directly into Xiaobai's eyes and said word by word: "Xiaobai, do you dare to accept this challenge?"
"If you dare, I will take you to see Meng Po immediately. She has a test prepared for you."
"Once you succeed, you will become the new master of this true underworld, in charge of the origin of reincarnation, and completely free from all the shackles of predetermined fate."
Xiaobai's small body seemed to contain infinite power at this moment. She straightened her back, and her purple eyes flashed with a firmness and sharpness that did not match her age.
"Why not?"
Her clear voice was powerful: "Ever since I was cultivating in the lower world, I have felt that you, the big guys in the underworld, including you, are being a little too nice to me."
"Not only did he secretly give me a top-level technique, but he also secretly sent ghost messengers to protect me. He was even more diligent in caring for me than my cheap brothers. He almost announced that I was the destined successor of your underworld."
She wrinkled her nose slightly, and said with some understanding: "So the final 'ultimate move' is waiting for me here."
"I want to take a closer look at what shocking secrets are hidden at the end of my 'arranged' fate."
There was a barely perceptible glimmer of admiration and relief in Yin Tianzi's eyes. He nodded slightly, and then turned his gaze to Fan Wujiu who had been standing silently by the side.
"Fan Wujiu."
Just two words, but they carried with them an unquestionable majesty. The aura of the true ruler of the underworld instantly spread, shocking Fan Wujiu, the former judge, as if he had returned to the moment when he was obeying orders.
With a plop.
Fan Wujiu did not hesitate, he knelt heavily on one knee with his forehead touching the cold ground.
"Your Majesty."
His voice was filled with suppressed excitement and earnestness: "I, Fan Wujiu, boldly ask the Emperor to allow me to return to the ranks of the underworld messengers and continue to write for the underworld with all my heart and soul."
Yin Tianzi's voice was calm, but every word was full of power: "I never give people a second chance easily."
"Back then, you asked to leave your position as judge for personal reasons. I granted your request in consideration of your contributions."
"Now, times have changed, do you still want to come back?"
Fan Wujiu lowered his head even lower, but his voice became more and more firm: "I understand the rules of the emperor."
"If not...if not for Xiaobai, the emperor probably wouldn't even give me the chance to speak up."
"I dare to say that I will never be shaken by any personal emotions when I return this time. I am willing to swear a blood oath with my soul to stay in the Styx forever, even if I die."
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes red, burning with the flames of determination and desire: "I beg the Emperor to grant my wish."
Yin Tianzi was silent for a moment, his deep gaze moving back and forth between Xiaobai's inquiring face and Fan Wujiu's resolute expression.
"Whatever."
He finally spoke, with a hint of relief in his tone: "Since you chose to fight alongside Xiaobai despite your own safety, your loyalty is commendable."
"I will make an exception this time."
"It won't happen again."
As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful and vast force of the origin of Yin Sha suddenly burst out from Fan Wujiu's body!
A solemn and majestic dark black judge's robe embroidered with complex underworld patterns appeared out of thin air and was automatically draped over his body. The collar and cuffs were trimmed with gold thread, adding a bit of eeriness.
A giant judge's pen with a pen holder as black as ink and a tip that flickered with a faint cold light seemed to emerge from the void and land steadily in his open right palm.
"I am Fan Wujiu, and I would like to thank the emperor for giving me a new life." Fan Wujiu held the judge's pen in his hand, and felt the long-lost strength and sense of mission filling his limbs again. His voice was as loud as a bell, and his whole aura had been transformed.
Yin Tianzi nodded slightly as a sign of approval, and then he turned to Liu Fufeng, the Elf King and others.
"You are the souls of living people. This place is the core of the underworld. The yin energy is too heavy. It is not suitable for you to stay here for long."
"Later, I will go to Naihe Bridge with Xiaobai to meet Meng Po. The power of reincarnation there is even more pure, and it is beyond your ability to bear at the moment."
"Gui Yi, take them to the side hall to rest and take good care of them until Xiaobai returns from the trial."
A tall ghost general appeared silently behind the crowd and bowed to receive orders.
Although Liu Fufeng and others were worried about Xiaobai, they also understood that what Yin Tianzi said was true, and they would only become a burden if they stayed here.
He took a step forward and bowed deeply and solemnly to Xiao Bai, his eyes filled with concern and encouragement: "Uncle Junior Master, you can go for the trial without any worries."
"Fufeng will definitely be here to look after them, and wait for Junior Master Uncle to return triumphantly and create another legend."
Xiaobai nodded heavily and gave Liu Fufeng a reassuring look that said "leave it to me".
Yin Tianzi's black robe swept across the stone steps that glowed with faint blue light. The moment Xiaobai followed him onto the Naihe Bridge, the entire bridge suddenly emitted a low humming sound.
Dark golden talismans emerged from the bridge, like countless swimming tadpoles drilling into her shadow.
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