Hell Emperor.

Chapter 282 Ren Changhong - Success
"I... the Shura mask on my face..."

The mask was taken off by Ye Jie, and the view in front suddenly became clear. Ren Changhong was stunned for a moment and could not come back to his senses for a long time.

She put her hands up to cover her face, and what her green fingertips touched was no longer the cold Shura mask, but a warm and soft touch, and a look of disbelief flashed across her eyes.

Ye Jie saw her beauty, smiled faintly, and praised: "I didn't expect that under that ferocious mask, there is such a face. You really didn't lie to me. You look even more outstanding than your disciple Shen Qingge."

Without the mask, Ren Changhong felt a little uncomfortable. Ye Jie's praise made her face hot. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and spoke quickly:

"Wait a minute... the Shura mask is not easy to take off. Once you are a Shura, you will be a Shura for life. The Demon Palace never allows Shuras to take off their masks and defect. You can take off my mask, so you..."

Ye Jie nodded, and in Ren Changhong's surprised eyes, he confirmed her thoughts: "You are free. From now on, you can leave the Demon Palace, return to your family, and reunite with your disciples. This matter has been approved by the Demon Palace Master, and no other Shuras will cause trouble for you."

"Yeah……"

Ren Changhong let out a long sigh, and the look he gave Ye Jie became more relaxed. The smile in his bright eyes could not be wiped away no matter what. He pulled Ye Jie and said:
"Now, you have taken off the Shura mask, and I think you have regained your freedom. So, you made a wish for us to be free, right? I see that you have nowhere to go. The Guangwang Palace where you used to stay has long been replaced by a new dynasty. Why don't you come with me? I can teach you the rest of the swordsmanship..."

At the end of his speech, Ren Changhong's mind was filled with imagination about what would happen in the future, and his eyes were a little dazed for a moment.

Facing Ren Changhong's invitation, Ye Jie smiled bitterly: "I can't leave yet. The Lord of the Demon Palace asked me to carry out a mission, so he allowed me to take off the Shura mask. Only you can get real freedom."

Ren Changhong's eyes trembled. Seeing that Ye Jie didn't seem to be joking, she couldn't help but look sad. She lowered her head, with mixed feelings in her heart. She grabbed Ye Jie's hand and was reluctant to let go for a long time:

"So, you gave me your wish? Why did you do that? That was a wish granted by His Majesty Moruo. You could have asked for more. You could have asked for elixirs, magic skills, or even the most rare artifact in the world. Why did you use up that precious wish for me..."

What a precious opportunity it is to let the Lord of the Demon Palace fulfill one of his wishes?
It is no exaggeration to say that this one wish is enough to bring unimaginable benefits. No matter what you choose, you will benefit infinitely, and even the immortals will be jealous of it!
However, faced with such an opportunity, Ye Jie did not ask for the things that ordinary people would go crazy for and be willing to pay any price to get, but instead made a wish for his freedom. This scene made Ren Changhong's eyes sore, and he didn't understand why Ye Jie would give up everything that was at his fingertips for his sake.

In response, Ye Jie smiled carefreely: "We fought all the way here, working together, and only then did we win the competition and take back the main account of the Nether Spirit Palace. If it weren't for you, I alone wouldn't be able to do all this. Don't forget, we are a family."

Ye Jie then looked at Lin Hanyan beside him and said, "I also want you to be free, but unfortunately, one wish can only be used for one Shura, so you may have to wait a little longer."

Lin Hanyan smiled and waved her hand, saying, "No need. I like the Demon Palace very much. If I really go to other places, I will feel uncomfortable."

Feeling the silent warmth between the three people, Ren Changhong pursed his lips tightly. His once cold and hard heart had now completely melted. When he looked towards Ye Jie, there was only endless tenderness in his eyes.

"try again."

Ren Changhong suddenly spoke.

"try what?"

Ye Jie was a little confused and couldn't understand what she meant.

"Of course it is the Dark Spirit Divine Art, and you will be the one to perform it! I have a feeling that the result this time will be different." Ren Changhong said solemnly.

Seeing her serious expression, Ye Jie understood what was going on. He did not refuse and followed her instructions. He gathered his energy and uttered a low cry: "Netherworld Divine Art."

As Ye Jie finished his words, Ren Changhong's figure shattered and turned into countless pure white light spots, condensing into a cloak behind Ye Jie.

The light as bright as the galaxy kept flowing from the cloak, emitting dazzling glow. The cloak was as clean as snow, adding a bit of extraordinary power to Ye Jie, even the immortals were amazed by it.

"That's... that's..."

Lin Hanyan opened her mouth wide, and an aura completely different from that of a magic weapon emanated from her cloak. Only a true divine weapon could possess such power!

Ye Jie was filled with emotion, and the dragon essence in his body vibrated, shaking off his cloak with a swish sound: "A third-grade divine weapon, with a long and powerful aura!"

"A divine weapon...it's really a divine weapon!"

Upon learning that the magic weapon was finally completed, Lin Hanyan's heart was filled with shock. If this magic weapon had appeared in the previous competition, it would have won the competition immediately!
Ye Jie was also unable to remain calm. The appearance of the divine weapon also meant that the relationship between him and Ren Changhong had reached a new level, a level where they would share life and death and would never regret it even if it meant burning their souls.

“Come to think of it… Is this the power of the divine weapon?”

Carefully feeling the ability of the Qi Guan Chang Hong Gua, Ye Jie only felt that his spiritual power was flowing through him and his whole body was full of strength. Even if he did not use the Divine Dragon Transformation, with his current realm and the blessing of the magic weapon, he was confident that he could defeat a real immortal.

As Ye Jie released the Dark Spirit Divine Art, Ren Changhong's figure returned to its original state, his face filled with joy, his smile was like a spring breeze blowing across the face, thousands of flowers blooming: "See, I told you, the result this time will definitely be different!"

Ye Jie smiled and said, "It's a pity that the artifact appeared a little late. If Fairy Miao Rou saw this artifact during the competition, I wonder what she would think."

At this time, Ren Changhong seemed to remember something and reminded him, "Oh right... Now that the main account of the Nether Spirit Palace has been lost, the people of the Nether Spirit Palace dare not do anything to His Highness Moruo, but it's different for you. It can be said that you won the competition single-handedly. They hate you to the core and may even kill you to vent their anger. You must be careful..."

Taking Ren Changhong's warning to heart, Ye Jie nodded, and then heard her add: "You said His Highness Moruo gave you a task. What is the content of the task?"

Hearing her asking about this, Ye Jie couldn't help feeling helpless. If he told her about the assassination of the Master of the Witch God Temple, she would inevitably be implicated. She had finally regained her freedom, and if she got into any trouble because of this, that would be something Ye Jie didn't want to see.

Ye Jie maintained his calmness and said, "Don't worry, it's just a simple task... By the way, now that the competition is over, it's time to return Youdie to her owner. I believe her owner can't wait any longer."

After all that had happened before, Ren Changhong had complete trust in Ye Jie's words without a single doubt. However, it was Ye Jie's mention of Youdie that caught her attention:

"You're right! I'm sure that without Youdie by her side, Xiao Feige must have had trouble sleeping during this period. I have to return Youdie to her as soon as possible. Well... I'll go find her first. If you encounter any trouble during the mission, remember to contact me using the Shura Order. No matter where I am, I will rush over to help you as soon as possible!" The method of changing the subject was effective. Ye Jie was silent for a while, and then said goodbye to Ren Changhong.

At the time of farewell, Ren Changhong, who was always outspoken, showed a rare shyness. She looked at Ye Jie, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated again and again and finally did not say it.

Ye Jie's attention was on Youdie. It was a very unique experience to be able to transform her into a dark spirit magic weapon in the Dark Spirit Palace.

"I'm leaving now. You... take care of yourself. If you are in danger, I will definitely avenge you."

Ren Changhong pursed her lips tightly and held it in for a long time. Finally, she uttered these words, which exhausted all her courage. She quickly took Youdie and fled away.

After Ren Changhong left, only Ye Jie and Lin Hanyan were left here.

Lin Hanyan patted his chest and exhaled, "I'm so scared... Brother Jie, doesn't His Highness Moro suspect the changes in you?"

Compared to Ren Changhong, Lin Hanyan knew more. She knew the magic of the six-sided stitched pages. After Ren Changhong left, she could no longer suppress her doubts and hurriedly asked.

"She knew it from the beginning."

Ye Jie's answer made Lin Hanyan pale: "How could it be...did Her Highness say anything? Didn't she take back the stitching page?"

Ye Jie shook his head: "The sewing pages are still on me... Maybe she doesn't need the power of the six-sided sewing pages."

Although he had only met the Lord of the Demon Palace a few times, her spirit and strength had already left an indelible impression on Ye Jie, which Ye Jie would never forget.

Whether it is a six-sided stitched page or a seven-sided stitched page, there is a limit to the modification of the file.

The limit of the six-sided stitching page is the Daoshi level of skill. The limit of the seven-sided stitching page is unknown, but what can be done is still limited.

As for the Lord of the Moro Palace, the lowest level of her skills far exceeded that limit. The authority of the seven-sided stitching page was slightly higher than the six-sided stitching page, but it did not even touch the shadow of Moro. She looked down on the simple stitching pages at all, and only the complete form of the Book of Life and Death could catch her eye.

The closer Ye Jie got to Moro, the more he could feel her unfathomable depth. Only such an existence could revive him whose soul had long since been torn apart.

Lin Hanyan remained silent for a long time, and suddenly she was shocked: "So, the task that His Highness Moro gave you is definitely not a simple task..."

Ye Jie did not hide it and said truthfully: "She asked me to assassinate the master of the Wushen Temple in the East."

"Master of the Wushen Temple?!"

After learning that the target of the assassination was actually the King of Hell, Lin Hanyan took a breath and couldn't help but take a step back. Seeing Ye Jie's calm expression, he thought he had already accepted the reality, so he sighed:
"The Lord of the Witch God Temple... His strength is extraordinary. He has mastered ancient witchcraft that is beyond the reach of ordinary ghosts. You actually want to assassinate him? This..."

Ye Jie also saw her worry and comforted her: "Don't worry, Lord Mo Luo has already made arrangements. I will get help from Lord Jinlun on this trip."

"The Master of the Golden Wheel Palace?" Lin Hanyan felt relieved after learning that there was a Hall of Yama for help. If there was no help from others, and Ye Jie was alone against the Master of the Witch God Palace, he might not even know how he died.

Ye Jie said again: "Let's go to the Golden Wheel Palace to find him now. I heard from the Lord of the Golden Wheel Palace that the Lord of the Golden Wheel Palace is in Goguryeo, and no one knows what he is doing..."

At the end, Ye Jie couldn't help but pause. It seemed that his disciples had also arrived in Goguryeo. He didn't know how they were doing...

Lin Hanyan laughed sweetly, bringing Ye Jie's thoughts back to reality: "I have never been to the Golden Wheel Palace before, but I have heard about it from other Shuras. It is the most special Yama Palace, completely different from other Yama Palaces."

After hearing what she said, Ye Jie also became interested and asked, "How is it different?"

"The Golden Wheel Palace doesn't have that many ghost officials. At most, there are only dozens of them." Lin Hanyan replied.

"Dozens of people?" Ye Jie was stunned. "I remember that the Golden Wheel Palace is responsible for managing the souls on the land of Dongsheng Shenzhou. I don't know how many lives die every day. With only dozens of people, it's not enough to even guide the souls. How can we manage it?"

Lin Hanyan had expected this and explained, "This is the unique feature of the Golden Wheel Palace. The instrument they use to collect souls is a unique thing called the Golden Wheel. I heard that there are Golden Wheels everywhere on the land of Dongsheng Shenzhou. The souls of all the dead will be gathered in the Golden Wheels. The ghost messengers there don't have to run around to collect souls. They just need to go to the Golden Wheels regularly."

"Is there such a thing?"

Ye Jie was stunned. An ordinary ghost messenger would be trapped in one continent for his entire life and knew very little about things outside of his continent.

Now, hearing that the things in the Golden Wheel Palace were so unique, Ye Jie also felt a little curious.

Lin Hanyan pondered, "I heard from some Shuras that the Lord of the Golden Wheel Palace doesn't trust ordinary ghost messengers. He's worried that the ghost messengers will become corrupt and degenerate, and willfully deduct the merits of the ghosts and harshly criticize the wandering souls during the soul-guiding process. That's why he uses the Golden Wheel to replace the ghost messengers to ensure that there are no mistakes in the whole process."

Hearing this, Ye Jie nodded slightly, and in his heart he developed a bit of respect for the Master of the Golden Wheel Palace, whom he had never met before.

Humans can become corrupt and degenerate, and so can ghosts. It would be better to say that ghosts have fewer concerns than humans when they become corrupt.

This also leads to the fact that ordinary wandering souls will inevitably be harassed by the ghost messengers when they are being led to the afterlife. It is considered good if their good deeds are deducted. The worse case is that their minds will be refined by the ghost messengers, and the last surplus value will be squeezed out, turning them into ghost soldiers who only know how to obey orders.

Using ghost messengers to collect souls and guide them will inevitably lead to the wandering souls being treated unfairly. Even the judges and even the Lord of Yama Hall also have selfish desires and only recognize hidden virtues, and indulge the little ghosts to do evil. The former Lord of Guangwang Hall was like this. Only with the help of an emotionless external object like the Golden Wheel can the fairness and selflessness of the road to rebirth be guaranteed.

(End of this chapter)