The sudden appearance of so many overlapping places made Li Nianfan's heart begin to fluctuate.
However, this was obviously not the time to think about these things, because the two messengers, Black and White Impermanence, had already walked over.
These were two famous soul-collecting messengers. It would be a lie to say that he was not nervous.
Li Nianfan quickly gathered his mind and silently looked at the two impermanence messengers. They
were very similar to the Black and White Impermanence in his imagination. One was black, and the other was white. They both wore tall hats and held a mourning stick. However, the so-called scarlet stone did not extend out and touch the ground.
There was a layer of black marks from the eyes of Black Impermanence to his nose, and the white Impermanence had a pale face and white marks from his eyes to his nose. It was not scary, but full of majesty.
Black Impermanence frowned and asked, "How could a mortal come here?"
Bingsan said, "Master Wuchang, this is Mr. Li, a friend of mine."
Li Nianfan quickly saluted, "Li Nianfan,
nice to meet you two Master Wuchang." White Impermanence said, "This is already a ghost realm. Mortals are not suitable to come here for the time being. You'd better leave quickly."
Bingsan whispered to Black and White Impermanence, "Master Wuchang, this Mr. Li has made several friends who are immortals. It was because of his friends that I was able to successfully get rid of the Ghost King last time. Otherwise, I'm afraid my team would have been wiped out."
"Is this true?"
The look of Black and White Impermanence when they looked at Li Nianfan suddenly changed, and they said, "If so, then you should be a guest of my underworld."
Li Nianfan felt relieved and said humbly, "I am also lucky to be able to get to know that group of immortals."
Black Wuchang smiled and said, "Mr. Li, there is no need to be humble. I believe you must have extraordinary qualities. My underworld will naturally not neglect you."
White Wuchang said, "Bingsan, you should take Mr. Li to the living room as soon as possible and give him a good reception. We will leave later after we finish some things."
"Bingsan, obey your command!"
Bingsan immediately brought Li Nianfan to the living room and waved his hand. A beautiful female ghost came over and served tea to everyone.
According to Bing San, this tea is authentic tea grown beside the Yellow Spring in the underworld. It is irrigated by the Yellow Spring water day and night. It is authentic and pollution-free. It is a rare good tea.
Li Nianfan was originally interested, but after hearing this, he immediately gave up the idea of tasting it.
Li Nianfan couldn't suppress his curiosity and said, "Mr. Bing, can you tell me why the eighteen layers of hell collapsed?"
Bing San sighed and said, "Hey, it's not just the eighteen layers of hell, the entire underworld collapsed. There can't be long-term peace in this world. Every once in a while, a catastrophe will occur. The underworld was destroyed in the last catastrophe."
"Catastrophe?" Li Nianfan raised his eyebrows.
It was hard to imagine what kind of catastrophe was so powerful that it could even cause the underworld to collapse. He continued to ask, "Is there... King Yan in the underworld?"
Bing San said, "Of course there is. Our underworld is ruled by King Yan. It's a pity that he disappeared in the last catastrophe."
Li Nianfan's heart began to beat faster and faster, and he asked, "Are there Meng Po, Bianhua, and Naihe Bridge?"
Bing San nodded, "Yes, Master Li really knows about our underworld."
How can I say I know, I know it very well!
Li Nianfan felt a little dizzy. Something big happened, a big deal!
One or two can still be said to be a coincidence, but when they are all the same, it is obviously no longer a coincidence.
There is the underworld here, a completely identical underworld. Then this world of cultivation that I traveled through... couldn't it be the world in myths and legends?
Journey to the West?
Investiture of the Gods?
It seems that none of them are.
The fighting power is a little weak.
There is still too little information. I can't be impatient. I have to sort it out slowly.
Li Nianfan took a deep breath, his voice was almost hoarse, and he asked tentatively: "Mr. Bing, have you heard of... Sun Wukong?"
"Sun Wukong?" Bingsan frowned, and it seemed that he probably hadn't heard of it.
But at this moment, a voice came from outside the door, "Mr. Li, you are talking about that monkey, right? It really makes people sigh when you talk about it."
Black and White Impermanence walked out of the door together.
Li Nianfan stood up immediately, "Master Wuchang, have you heard of Sun Wukong?"
Bai Wuchang sighed and shook his head, "More than that, we and that monkey are acquainted with each other, and our relationship is pretty good. Unfortunately, we heard that he finally burned himself to death and turned into relics, and his body and soul disappeared."
This... the sequel to Journey to the West? !
Li Nianfan pursed his lips and froze in place, his emotions kept fluctuating, and it was extremely complicated.
Excitement, anxiety, doubt, excitement, expectation and other emotions filled his brain, and even his whole body was covered with goose bumps.
He thought it was just an ordinary world of cultivating immortals, but in the end he suddenly discovered that it was actually the world of myths and legends in his previous life. No one would be able to control himself.
Since Sun Wukong has turned into a relic, it must be the time period after the sequel to Journey to the West.
There is no corresponding story recorded during this period of time, which is a blank period of the story that Li Nianfan knows.
But in just a moment, he strung together a lot of known information.
After the sequel to Journey to the West, a catastrophe occurred, which led to the disappearance of the Heavenly Palace, the destruction of the underworld, and the extinction of Buddhism. The demon clan that is rising now is most likely the demon clan of Wu Tian!
This also explains why this world of immortal cultivation is so weak.
No wonder when I was telling the story, even the group of immortals listened so seriously.
It feels like I am telling a story to the people in the story.
To them, what I am telling is not a story, but history!
I am acting as a history science teacher for the immortal.
"Mr. Li." Bai Wuchang's voice brought Li Nianfan back to reality, "Could it be that Mr. Li knows that monkey?"
"Ahem, I've heard of it, I've heard of it." Li Nianfan coughed lightly and quickly passed it off.
After the shock, he was more excited.
After all, coming to the mythical world that he has loved since childhood, anyone would be excited. He is in the story and experiencing everything in the story personally. At this moment, his unfamiliarity with the world of immortal cultivation disappeared instantly, and he felt a wave of intimacy instead. He didn't know if he could meet acquaintances.
It's a pity that he didn't travel to an earlier time, maybe he could meet the Monkey King, oh, what a mistake.
"Come to think of it, that monkey is also a respectable person." Hei Wuchang sighed.
Bai Wuchang also said: "Only a thousand years after the monkey died, the catastrophe came. Thinking about it now still makes people feel terrified. My underworld... well, let's not talk about it."
Li Nianfan asked: "Is the situation really that serious?"
Bai Wuchang smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Li, you don't know, there are too many ghosts escaping now, a large part of them are hiding in the wilderness, and we don't know how many people they will harm. On the other hand, the number of ghost messengers in our underworld is getting smaller and smaller, and we can't control it at all!"
Li Nianfan's heart moved, feeling that this is an opportunity to make friends, and said: "I do have an idea."
"Oh?" Black and White Impermanence's heart suddenly started beating wildly, and they hurriedly said, "Please tell me, Master Li."
Li Nianfan smiled and said, "In fact, the underworld can set up a location in the human world, called the City God, which can protect the country and the people, monitor merits and demerits, manage ghosts, judge life and death, and grant people longevity, etc."
"A base in the human world? The City God?" Black and White Impermanence muttered in their hearts, but their eyes became brighter and brighter.
Black Impermanence said, "This method seems to be feasible! Why didn't we think of setting up a base in the human world?"
White Impermanence slapped his thigh and said, "Great, great!" "
In this way, not only can the shortage of people in the underworld be solved, but the communication between the human world and the underworld can also be strengthened, and emergencies can be better handled. It's simply killing two birds with one stone!"
In fact, the benefits are far more than these.
This will increase the status of the underworld in the hearts of mortals, and its sphere of influence will expand to a terrifying degree.
Bai Wuchang's face turned red with excitement, and he said sincerely: "Mr. Li is really a great talent. This strategy alone is a great favor to our underworld. You should be a guest of honor!"
Li Nianfan was secretly happy, and waved his hand and said casually: "Alas~ Don't take it to heart."
Hei Wuchang said: "Mr. Li, in your opinion, who should be in charge of the City God?"
"Naturally, it should be the more prestigious person in that area. Only by getting the recognition of the people there can he truly do things for the people, and the people will support him from the bottom of their hearts."
Li Nianfan paused and gave an example, "For example, the ghost of the man that Mr. Bing brought back last time is suitable to play the role of the City God of that village."
Black and White Wuchang nodded, obviously knowing something about the matter.
A hundred things can be learned from one thing. They have been thinking about the feasibility of this matter in their minds. In the end, they found that this strategy is really impeccable and can be regarded as a blessing to the underworld!
If this is done early, even after the catastrophe, the underworld will not be as stretched as it is now.
Is this the power of the saint? Just a casual remark is enough to create a new era!
It is really too powerful!
Li Nianfan smiled. The establishment of the City God is also good for him.
With his relationship with the underworld, if his life span is really over, he will go to the City God Temple to ask for a position. Will the underworld have the nerve to refuse?
In this way, in addition to cultivating immortals, he has another very good way out.
Black Wuchang bowed and said respectfully, "Mr. Li, do you have any suggestions for the establishment of the City God?"
Li Nianfan pondered for a moment and simply told him everything he knew, "I think that the City God can be used as an office on earth, responsible only for the mortals and wandering souls that have just died, or the evil demons and monsters under his jurisdiction. Under him are the City God, the soul-collecting messenger, the messenger who rewards the good and punishes the evil, as well as the day-wandering god and the night-wandering god. After the City God makes a judgment, the detailed information will be reported to the underworld, which will be responsible for guiding them."
"Not bad, it's really good!" Black and White Wuchang nodded continuously, their faces full of excitement, as if they had already seen the magnificent scene of the underworld after the establishment of the City God.
It was so cool, the future was so bright.
In this way, the division of labor was clear and orderly, everyone's tasks were lightened, and there were enough people, everyone was happy, it was simply perfect.
If they didn't know the role Li Nianfan was playing now, they would definitely bow respectfully without hesitation, after all... this was the enlightenment of a saint!
Black Wuchang said solemnly: "Mr. Li, your words are worthy of rebirth. If you need anything in the future, my underworld will never refuse!"
Li Nianfan pondered for a moment and said: "In fact, I really have something to ask for."
White Wuchang waved his hand and said heroically: "Mr. Li, just speak up."
Li Nianfan expectedly: "If a mortal has no spiritual roots, is there any method for cultivation? Can the soul be cultivated?"
"This..." Black Wuchang was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said: "There is a difference between humans and ghosts. The method of cultivating the soul is actually another method of rebirth. The purpose is to condense a new body. Mortals naturally cannot cultivate it."
"Is that so." Li Nianfan shook his head in disappointment.
I can't commit suicide now and practice ghost skills. It's not impossible, but... forget it.
At this moment, Bai Wuchang suddenly said, "Mr. Li, there is actually another way, that is to cultivate the body."
Li Nianfan's heart suddenly moved, it seems that it is really possible!
Such a simple thing, why didn't I think of it.
Seeing the joy on Li Nianfan's face, Bai Wuchang felt relieved and said while the iron was hot, "I have a method of cultivating the body in the underworld, I can go and get it for Mr. Li."
"Really? Then thank you!" Li Nianfan did not refuse, and even seemed impatient.
The Black and White Impermanence looked at each other, not daring to neglect him, and immediately said, "Well, Mr. Li, please sit for a while, we will be back soon."
After that, they walked out quickly.
Long'er asked curiously, "Brother, don't you want to be a mortal?"
Li Nianfan said, "It's good to be a mortal, but many things are inconvenient. In fact, my requirements are not high. I don't need to be too powerful. As long as I can fly, have the power to protect myself, and not be a drag on others, it's fine."
There are immortals around him, but he is a mortal. Although others don't mind, and Li Nianfan has never shown it, but in fact, he still cares a lot in his heart, especially when he knows that even Daji has gone to cultivate immortality, this feeling is deepened to the extreme.
Dahei nodded and took it to heart. It seemed that his master was tired of playing the role of a mortal and was ready for a change.
In the underworld, Black and White Impermanence walked hurriedly and headed straight for the deepest part of the underworld.
This is where the Queen Mother Hou Tu is. Under normal circumstances, they would never rashly intrude, but now, the Queen Mother Hou Tu has said bluntly that as long as it is related to the masters, even if it is a small matter, they can come and report at any time.
What's more, this matter... is too big!
"Black and White Impermanence, please see the mother-in-law!"
"Are you back? How is the matter going?"
The hunched Meng Po was slowly stirring a pot of hot soup in front of her.
Black Wuchang said immediately: "Mother-in-law, something unexpected happened this time. Thanks to the help of the master, we were able to turn danger into safety."
Meng Po's stirring hand suddenly stopped, and she was surprised: "The master was also involved?"
Bai Wuchang said excitedly: "Not only that, the master also enlightened us, which is enough to make our underworld a new place!"
Meng Po's old eyes suddenly burst into light, and she couldn't wait to say: "If this happened, please tell me quickly."
Black Wuchang said: "This matter is a long story, and there is no time to explain. Now the master wants the method of physical body cultivation, and we came here specifically to ask for it."
"The method of cultivating the physical body? What does the master want this for?"
Meng Po frowned deeply and asked doubtfully, "With his realm, does he still need to pursue the physical body?"
She shook her head without hesitation, "But since this is what the master wants, this matter cannot be delayed. You should take it away immediately."
In her hand, there was a small cowhide booklet, which looked extremely simple and had a hidden brilliance shining.
"Father God's cultivation method, this is our greatest sincerity."
Hei Wuchang took the booklet from Meng Po very carefully, "I will deliver this cultivation method to the master, Lao Bai, you stay and tell Grandma what just happened."
Bai Wuchang nodded, "Okay!"
Hei Wuchang held the booklet and returned to Qingyu City as quickly as possible, appearing in the living room, "Mr. Li, the cultivation method is here."
"Thank you so much."
Li Nianfan's heartbeat accelerated, and he couldn't wait to read it as soon as he took the booklet.
He was very excited, and his heart was pounding.
The hope of cultivation is right in front of him.
Too many things happened today. First of all, he re-examined the background of this era. It was the world after the sequel to Journey to the West. The road to cultivation seemed to be going downhill. However, it was precisely because he knew the background of this world that he was more eager to cultivate.
After all, the real mythical world is right before our eyes. Since we have come here, who would not want to witness and experience the legendary myths with their own eyes?
Secondly, he seems to have found a way to become an immortal!
While Li Nianfan was flipping through the book, Dahei slowly stood up, and his hair, which was originally fluttering in the wind, stopped moving, and his dog face was full of solemnity.
Long'er and Nannan also looked at Li Nianfan with a serious look on their faces.
Hei Wuchang and the ghost messengers around him all shuddered, and goosebumps appeared all over their bodies uncontrollably.
At the same time, they had a feeling that... something extremely scary would happen next!
At this moment, the sky around them suddenly became gloomy, and everything around them was still.
Golden halos suddenly rushed in from all directions, and in the blink of an eye, they turned this place into a golden ocean.
Everyone in this ocean felt breathless and unable to move, and the dazzling golden light was blinding their eyes.
"Merit, it's merit!"
Hei Wuchang's eyeballs had already fallen out of his eye sockets, but he was still staring at it, crying out in his heart.
"How much merit is this! Could it be that all the merit in the world has been sucked in?!"
It could hardly believe its eyes, and could not accept this fact.
This is the merit of heaven, the merit of heaven that even saints would remember!
He could feel that these merits were not given by the Heaven, but were plundered by Li Nianfan on his own initiative, plundered crazily!
This was simply incredible, beyond imagination!
These merits surrounded Li Nianfan, like thousands of rivers returning to the sea, madly blending into his body, wrapping him up inside and outside, a huge amount of merits, too much, so much that it overflowed.
With Li Nianfan as the center, a golden ocean was formed, and the merits were vast and boundless.
Dahei showed a look of sudden enlightenment on his face, and sent a voice message to the terrified Hei Wuchang: "My master just said that he doesn't need to be very powerful, as long as he can fly and have the power to protect himself."
Hei Wuchang's body trembled wildly, and he almost died on the spot.
Yes, merits and virtues do not have any offensive power, and they do not seem powerful, but you call this the power of self-preservation?
Yes, with so many merits and virtues from the heavens, even the body is tightly wrapped, who in the world dares to hurt a hair of a superior person?
Even saints would respectfully call him "Mr. Meritorious" and dare not say bad things behind his back.
Li Nianfan felt a little strange.
This technique has nine turns in total. At first, he just wanted to try it to see if he could practice it.
Then the strange thing was... the first turn, the second turn, the third turn...
It just turned nine turns inexplicably.
Is this a fake technique?
Or has my golden finger awakened?