Chapter 110: The Complete Ghost Road of the Underworld

Sensing Jun Yao’s deep affection, Jiang Xiaofei felt immensely happy as well. He pulled her into his arms and said, “Thank you for always believing in me.”

Jun Yao smiled. “You fool. If I didn’t believe in you, who else would? And from now on, you’re not allowed to say those two words again.”

Jiang Xiaofei nodded. “By the way, there’s something I want to give you.”

“What is it?” Jun Yao asked curiously.

“The second volume of the Netherworld Ghost Dao.” As he spoke, Jiang Xiaofei activated his mind within the sea of consciousness.

Seeing this, Jun Yao shook her head. “There’s no need. You should keep it for yourself, husband.”

“Why?” Jiang Xiaofei asked, puzzled.

Jun Yao smiled. “Because I want you to become the Netherworld King.”

“But…” Jiang Xiaofei hesitated.

“Don’t tell me you don’t want to become the Netherworld King?” Jun Yao asked.

“Of course I do,” Jiang Xiaofei replied. “But the Netherworld Ghost Dao was originally something you taught me, wife. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. You should be the one to become king.”

Jun Yao smiled. “It makes no difference who takes the throne. Besides, why speak so formally between husband and wife? What is yours is mine, and what is mine is yours. Stop refusing. You must become king. A man will also command greater awe, and I believe that under your rule, the Netherworld will grow ever stronger.”

“All right, then.” Jiang Xiaofei nodded. “By the way, is it really true that whoever masters the complete Netherworld Ghost Dao will become the Netherworld King?”

“Of course.” Jun Yao nodded. “The Netherworld Ghost Dao is a supreme manual left behind by the previous Netherworld King. It contains techniques for stabilizing the Netherworld, as well as techniques capable of destroying it. To master the Netherworld Ghost Dao is to hold the lifeline of the Netherworld in your hands.”

“I see.” Jiang Xiaofei nodded. “Those people competing for the position of Netherworld King have not mastered the Netherworld Ghost Dao. Doesn’t that mean all their efforts are in vain?”

“That is one way to understand it,” Jun Yao replied with a nod. “But you must not underestimate them. After all, there is no technique in this world that cannot be countered.”

“That’s true.” Jiang Xiaofei nodded. “Are you saying that someone might be able to break the techniques within the Netherworld Ghost Dao and establish himself as king?”

“Mm.” Jun Yao nodded.

Jiang Xiaofei frowned. “Do you have anyone in mind?”

Jun Yao’s expression grew solemn. “The Limitless Sect.”

“That mysterious force?” Jiang Xiaofei asked, his brow furrowing in surprise.

Jun Yao nodded. “Although I don’t know the origins of the Limitless Sect, I have a feeling that its background is far from simple. A major upheaval may soon occur in the Netherworld.”

“Be careful in dealing with them,” Jun Yao warned.

Jiang Xiaofei nodded gravely. “Don’t worry. I’ll be careful. If they dare come, I won’t mind killing them.”

“Mm.” Jun Yao nodded. “There is nothing else to handle for now. You should return first and reorganize the Netherworld Manor. Make those elders submit to you. Otherwise, the manor will remain a scattered mess, incapable of accomplishing anything significant.”

Jiang Xiaofei nodded. “Leave that to me. I’ll deal with them.”

“Good.” Jun Yao nodded. “Go. I believe you will lead the Netherworld Manor to greatness.”

“Mm.”

Jiang Xiaofei nodded and left the cavern dwelling. As he walked along the long passage through the secret chamber, he suddenly noticed the Netherworld Ghost Dao trembling within his sea of consciousness, as though it had been drawn toward something.

The discovery left him bewildered. The Netherworld Ghost Dao had never behaved like this before.

Could it have encountered an enemy?

But that did not seem to be the case. At that moment, the Netherworld Ghost Dao was clearly excited, even yearning.

With that thought, Jiang Xiaofei did not hesitate. He immediately followed the direction indicated by the Netherworld Ghost Dao. He wanted to see exactly what could provoke such a reaction from it.

To his surprise, the place it guided him toward was the very spot where he had paused on his way in.

At that moment, the ghostly markings on the stone wall seemed to have come alive, radiating a strange fluctuation.

The sensation made Jiang Xiaofei feel as though he were witnessing a ghost in broad daylight. He was deeply astonished.

Just then, he sensed that the Netherworld Ghost Dao within his sea of consciousness wanted to emerge.

The discovery startled him.

Could the Netherworld Ghost Dao be connected to these ghostly markings?

With that thought, Jiang Xiaofei immediately drew the Netherworld Ghost Dao out from his sea of consciousness.

The instant it appeared, the ghostly markings began to dance with excitement, as though they were anticipating something.

Jiang Xiaofei frowned, growing even more curious. He boldly guessed that perhaps these ghostly markings were a part of the Netherworld Ghost Dao itself.

Suddenly, the Netherworld Ghost Dao slipped beyond his control. It flew straight toward the ghostly markings and began greedily devouring them.

In an instant, the markings vanished from the stone wall under its ravenous consumption.

Jiang Xiaofei watched in shock. Then the Netherworld Ghost Dao flew back and settled quietly upon his palm.

Yet there was now an additional page. Upon it was an image of countless ghosts paying homage.

The moment Jiang Xiaofei looked at the image, his heart began to pound and a chill ran through him. To his astonishment, the countless ghosts in the picture had come alive, each one rendered vividly. He felt as though he were about to be drawn inside.

At that moment, Little Phoenix’s voice suddenly exploded within his mind.

“Master, be careful! This is the Ghost Realm. You must guard your mind in order to break free!”

Hearing Little Phoenix’s warning, Jiang Xiaofei’s mind shook. He immediately threw the Netherworld Ghost Dao from his hand, then firmly defended his consciousness and began reciting the Purifying Heart Mantra. Only then did he stop feeling the invasion of fear.

After wiping away his sweat, Jiang Xiaofei let out a long breath. “That was dangerous. Luckily, you warned me in time.”

“By the way, what exactly is this Ghost Realm?”

Little Phoenix replied, “The Ghost Realm is a type of illusion used by the ghost race. Although it is merely an illusion, anyone with an unstable mind who becomes trapped within it will suffer endless calamity and never reach the next life.”

“I see.”

Jiang Xiaofei nodded and picked up the Netherworld Ghost Dao from the ground.

To his astonishment, he discovered that the image of countless ghosts paying homage had disappeared from the page. In its place were two lines of text:

Whoever obtains the Netherworld Ghost Dao shall command the Netherworld.

The Art of Myriad Ghosts Paying Homage can devour gods and ghosts. Proceed with caution.

Looking at those two lines, Jiang Xiaofei was shaken to the core. So this was the true, complete Netherworld Ghost Dao.

Yet one thing remained beyond his understanding. If the Netherworld Ghost Dao was so powerful, why had the previous Netherworld King left it behind?

Moreover, he was certain that the Netherworld Ghost Dao had not been created by the Netherworld King. It must have come from some supreme expert.

After all, what did it mean to devour gods and ghosts?

That concept lay completely beyond his understanding. In his eyes, this was a cultivation art that had transcended the mortal world and entered the realm of the divine.