Congratulations, lucky one!
"You have become a member of my underworld."
"The area you are currently in is the Divine Wilderness Domain under the jurisdiction of Lord Wheel-Turning King, specifically the Southern Wilderness Branch's Preparatory Ghost Messenger Investigation Department."
"By passing the assessment and completing certain tasks, you can be promoted to a formal and glorious ghost messenger in the underworld!"
One of the underworld messengers smiled and said to Gu Lingtian.
Gu Lingtian was initially quite excited, but the next sentence from the underworld messenger immediately made his relaxed heart jump into his throat.
"Also, there's no need to hide the old senior figure in your mind."
"It's quite remarkable that a remnant soul at the Quasi-Saint level has managed to survive until now."
Upon seeing this, Gu Lingtian's expression changed drastically.
"As expected, it couldn't be hidden forever."
"The depths of the underworld are truly terrifying."
"It was I who possessed my disciple's body, and that's how I unintentionally stumbled into the underworld. I hope you gentlemen will not be offended."
As the jade ring between Gu Lingtian's fingers lit up, a phantom image of an old man with an air of otherworldly grace appeared before Gu Lingtian.
"teacher..."
Gu Lingtian was about to say something, but was interrupted by the old man waving his hand.
"This is a calamity destined for me."
My disciple needs no further explanation.
"I'm afraid you'll have to walk this path alone from now on."
"I..."
A hint of nonchalance appeared on the old man's face as he spoke generously.
However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a helpless voice.
"Replenish a piece of the Underworld Decree"
"Would you be willing to enter my Underworld, venerable senior?"
The two underworld messengers looked at Gu Lingtian, who was brimming with tears in his eyes, and then at the old man who seemed resolute in his death. They couldn't help but gently rub their foreheads.
If the underworld harbors murderous intent towards the old man, then the old man will not be able to enter the underworld.
For a mere quasi-saint soul, especially one that is broken, crumbling, and on the verge of dissipating at any moment, to want to enter the underworld unnoticed is nothing short of delusional.
Since the old man's soul could enter the underworld, it also means that those important figures did not have any aversion to him.
Upon hearing this, both the old man and Gu Lingtian were somewhat astonished, and the sorrow that had appeared on their faces vanished instantly.
"I do!"
The old man said decisively.
This is a huge backer!
He used to live a carefree life, but as a rogue cultivator, he offended too many powerful forces. As a result, when he finally reached the Quasi-Saint Realm, he encountered the ruins of an Emperor and was killed without hesitation by numerous forces.
If he had had a powerful force behind him at the time, he certainly wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state.
In this world, there is an invisible set of rules that binds all the major powers.
and
If he wants revenge, he absolutely cannot do it alone.
The old man was well aware of this.
After the two calmed down, the two underworld officials explained the positions in the underworld to them.
"Let's start with preparing the ghost messengers."
"The prepared ghost messengers are the elites recruited by our Underworld from three thousand Dao Domains."
"If you pass the preparatory ghost officer assessment, you can then become a full-fledged ghost officer!"
There are three quests to become a full-fledged ghost officer.
"First, reach the realm of life and death."
"Second, pay 10,000 merit points."
"Merit points are the currency of the Underworld. Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones equal one merit point. In the Underworld, as long as you have enough merit points, you can exchange them for any item you need, any rare treasure, cultivation technique, or even ancient treasure!"
"You can obtain merit points by exchanging them with spirit stones or by completing tasks."
"Third, complete the assessment tasks assigned by my underworld."
"Our Underworld never supports mediocre people. Every member of the Underworld is exceptionally talented and is among the best in their realm."
Upon hearing the requirement to become a formal ghost messenger, both Gu Lingtian and his master were dumbfounded.
To become the lowest-ranking ghost messenger in the underworld, one needs at least the cultivation level of the Life and Death Realm!
The realm of life and death is not something that comes easily.
A powerhouse at the Life and Death Realm is a formidable figure in any Dao Domain.
But in this underworld, he was only the lowest-ranking ghost messenger?
"What kind of power is this underworld?"
"Could it be the legendary immortal-level force that spans three thousand Dao Domains?"
"What a great opportunity! What a great opportunity!"
Regardless of what kind of power this previously unheard-of underworld is, just the fact that even its lowest-ranking ghost messengers are powerful beings at the Life and Death Realm makes it clear that such a power is definitely not simple!
Moreover, it is said that in this underworld, as long as you have merit points, you can exchange for anything.
Even with his thousands of years of experience, the old man had never seen any force dare to say such a thing!
Before Gu Lingtian and the old man could recover, the underworld messenger spoke again.
"And we ghost messengers belong to the Ten Great Underworld Marshals, who are subordinate to the Three Departments."
"All ten Yin Marshals are powerful figures who have one foot in the Heavenly Palace Realm!"
"The Three Departments are divided into the Department of Judges, the Department of the Underworld, and the Department of Reincarnation."
"Those who can enter the Three Departments are all exceptionally talented!"
"Even the lowest cultivation level among them is a powerful expert who has reached the Divine Sea King Realm!"
"The Three Offices are responsible for inspecting the entire realm and possess immense power!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Lingtian and the old man couldn't help but gasp again.
To enter the Three Departments, one must be at least a King-level expert at the Divine Sea Realm!
A king-level figure can make a great name for himself even in the Divine Wilderness Dao Domain, and establishing a Dao lineage can lead to the control of a territory spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.
Above the Three Departments are the mysterious Ten Kings of Hell and the Six Chief Clerks.
"The Ten Kings of Hell are King Qin Guang, King Chu Jiang, King Song Di, King Wu Guan, King Yan Luo, King Bian Cheng, King Tai Shan, King Du Shi, King Ping Deng, and Lord Zhuan Lun!"
"Each of the Ten Kings of Hell is an unparalleled powerhouse at the Quasi-Saint realm!"
"Even among quasi-saints, that's considered a prodigy!"
At this point, the underworld messenger paused for a moment before praising him.
"And this area falls under the jurisdiction of Lord Wheel-Turning King."
He then shook his head and continued to add.
"However, the Six Offices of Merit Officers are too mysterious. I only know that the Six Offices of Merit Officers are divided into six departments: the Heavenly Department, the Earthly Department, the Underworld Department, the Divine Department, the Human Department, and the Ghost Department."
"I know nothing else."
"Above the Ten Kings of Hell and the Six Chief Justices are the Five Ghost Emperors of my Underworld."
"And as far as I know, the Ghost Emperor is not the ruler of my Underworld!"
"Above the Ghost Emperor are even more ancient beings, but these are beyond my reach."
"The ruler of my underworld is the King of the Underworld!"
At this point, the underworld ghost messenger's words were filled with fanaticism!
The King of the Underworld is the supreme being to everyone in the underworld!
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