Hell Emperor.

Chapter 611 Ye Jie - Book of Life and Death

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Neither the high-ranking officials waiting there nor the holy envoys who were also victors expected this person to be so bold, even arrogant, to directly demand the Book of Life and Death from the King of Hell. This can only be described as lawless.

"Arrogant monster! Do you even know who you're talking to?"

"Such disrespect for elders is utterly unqualified to be a Holy Envoy of the Faith and deserves severe punishment!"

Even the usually enthusiastic wolf demon couldn't help but shake his head: "He's doomed. No one can survive after offending the King of Hell."

As they were talking, the wolf demon turned slightly to the side and saw that Ye Jie, who had just been standing next to him, had disappeared without a trace. Ye Jie had sensed the danger as soon as he heard those words and had retreated dozens of steps away without leaving a trace.

Where are you going?

The wolf demon was puzzled, but the only answer he received was Ye Jie's solemn expression: "Be careful."

As the ancient legends began to unfold, Ye Jie couldn't stop the cold sweat from seeping from his forehead. At times like these, it was best not to get too close, lest he be caught in the crossfire.

Although Ye Jie possesses Saint Realm strength, he has only just stepped into the threshold of a higher level. Right now, both the Yama Emperor and the Great Sage Equaling Heaven are stronger than him. When those two start fighting, a mere aftershock of their collision could leave him severely injured.

"Holy Envoys of the Faith, what are you hesitating for? Seize this madman and appease the wrath of the King of Hell!"

The officials' angry rebukes also made the group of holy envoys realize that this was a good opportunity to show themselves in front of the Yama Emperor. Whoever could make the greatest contribution at this moment would gain the Yama Emperor's favor and a meteoric rise in the future would not be out of reach!

"This is a great opportunity to make a name for ourselves. If we can take him down, we will surely become the head of the Holy Envoys of the Faith... However, his aura is so astonishing. With our strength, can we really take him down?"

The wolf demon wanted to step forward, but his heart was filled with various concerns. The aura of an eighth-level Saint Realm cultivator was no joke. Even a flick of the finger could be enough to annihilate someone. If he went forward now, he would surely die. It would be better to let the other Saint Envoys take the lead and wear down his strength first.

However, the other envoys thought the same thing. Everyone looked eager to make a move, but none of them dared to step forward. Their eyes kept shifting between the people around them.

As the stalemate continued, dark patterns suddenly lit up on the ground beneath the main hall, adorned with runes and shimmering with light, incredibly profound. Each stroke pointed directly to the origin of the Great Dao, emanating a chilling aura.

A jet-black chain emerged from the center of the pattern, coiling and shifting until it bound the arrogant man to the spot, seemingly unable to move!
"He's bound by the palace's protective formation and can't use his full strength! What are you waiting for? Quickly capture him!"

"Whoever can defeat him will receive a reward from the King of Hell!"

Seeing this, the many holy envoys no longer had any concerns. Unable to contain their excitement, they summoned their weapons or activated their techniques to capture and kill those who had offended the Yama Emperor!

"The credit is mine, and no one can take it from me!"

"Don't blame me, blame yourself for offending the King of Hell!"

Many of the holy envoys who had emerged victorious from the arena battles moved in unison, all targeting the same person, creating a truly spectacular scene.

Even the wolf demon couldn't help but stomp his feet in regret at this moment:

"He's doomed. Once bound by the protective array, no one can survive. The last saint who tried to assassinate the Yama Emperor still has his bones hanging on the distant city wall. If I had acted sooner, the credit might have been mine..."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Ye Jie, who had remained motionless to the side, and he couldn't help but pause slightly in surprise:
“I thought my reaction was slow enough, but I didn’t expect someone to be even slower than me. Brother Gou, if we don’t act soon, the other holy envoys will steal all the credit, and the Yama Emperor might even hold us accountable for our lack of initiative…”

Ye Jie shook his head, his expression indifferent, showing no intention of taking credit. Instead, his gaze towards the other holy envoys couldn't help but show a hint of pity: "They're doomed."

"what?"

The wolf demon was still in a daze. Was it not that he was doomed, but that they were doomed? Did they think that person could still break free from the protective array and even defeat the other holy envoys?

Before the wolf demon could figure it out, a deafening explosion resounded throughout the entire hall.

As the distance closed, the holy envoys unleashed their signature techniques. Some summoned divine hooves that shattered the earth with overwhelming force, others wielded horns as halberds, ready to pierce through the enemy, some transformed into divine forms displaying supreme divine might, and still others used their inner energy to launch attacks from afar. The combined barrage of attacks resulted in a dazzling light erupting at the center; even Ye Jie himself would likely suffer greatly from the impact.

On his throne, Emperor Yama nodded slowly, clearly quite satisfied with this group of holy envoys protecting the faith, especially those who had given their all, who were particularly favored by him.

However, when the light faded, the smoke and dust dissipated, and the various moves vanished, the person in the arena remained standing. He was not only not defeated, but there wasn't even a single scratch on his body.

"It's my turn now!"

With a crisp crack, the iron chains binding the man shattered inch by inch, breaking completely. The chains broke so easily, yet the signal they conveyed sent chills down the spines of all the holy envoys.

A dull gust of wind howled past, and the man summoned an iron rod. The rod swept across, creating a whirlwind of destruction, its force overwhelming. The once imposing holy envoys were now reduced to dust and bones, barely recognizable as human beings, and not a single one survived.

"This...this is impossible...how could his strength be so terrifying that even the protective array of the palace couldn't restrain him..."

The wolf demon was horrified. If Ye Jie hadn't reminded him, he would have rushed forward like the others, and his fate would have been predictable.

The wolf demon swallowed hard, his gaze falling on a pool of meat paste not far away. The ruthless man who had just spoken harshly to him was now in this state. This turn of events left him unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Ye Jie's expression was solemn. The Great Sage Equaling Heaven's single strike had caused the deaths of numerous holy envoys on the spot. According to the legends circulating in the Underworld, the next to suffer would likely be the Yama Emperor. The demise of the holy envoys silenced everyone, a strange stillness settling over the scene. Just then, a flippant, almost cynical, voice shattered the silence:
"I, Old Sun, have no intention of harming you. Quickly take out the Book of Life and Death, and let me make a few changes!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people around him varied. Some were furious, thinking that he was about to die without realizing it; some were solemn, thinking that he must have come prepared; and some were terrified and dared not say a word.

A vast and powerful pressure rose up, and the Yama Emperor on the throne finally moved. His face was gloomy. The death of the Holy Envoy was more of a blow to his reputation than a weakening of his strength. The Holy Envoys who had just been selected had now been mostly wiped out, and all of them had died at the hands of one person. If the news got out, it would probably cause him to lose all his prestige. Of course, he could not forgive that madman!

"Ignorant demon, do you think you can change the Book of Life and Death as you please? You show no remorse and have offended us time and time again; you cannot escape death!"

As Yan Di reached out and grasped, a demonic sword materialized in his hand, surrounded by endless sinister and evil energy. With the demonic sword in hand, the pressure emanating from him intensified, and even Ye Jie seemed to find it difficult to resist.

"This is bad... I didn't expect the Yama Emperor to be so strong. Judging from his momentum, he has probably reached the peak of the eighth level. Without power surpassing the Saint Realm, I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat him..."

As Ye Jie carefully sensed the aura emanating from the Emperor of Hell, his expression grew increasingly solemn. Although he had long guessed that the Emperor of Hell was extraordinary, what he saw with his own eyes was still beyond his expectations. If Ye Jie were alone, he probably wouldn't be able to match him at all.

"I knew you wouldn't give it to me, so let's see what you're really capable of!"

The Great Sage Equal to Heaven was completely unafraid. He no longer suppressed his aura, and a pressure even more terrifying than that of a Saint Realm expert soared into the sky, causing the entire city to tremble incessantly.

With a deafening roar, the iron rod and the demonic sword collided, creating a tremendous shockwave that destroyed countless nearby buildings. Had it not been for the powerful array beneath their feet absorbing the energy, the entire town would likely have been reduced to ashes in the collision.

Ye Jie's expression was solemn. Such a clash between top experts could destroy an entire continent. As a Saint Realm expert, he was able to barely protect himself from the aftershocks, but the others around him were not so lucky. Countless people were turned into dust by the shock. The once magnificent palace was now just a ruin.

The sooner the battle begins, the sooner it ends.

Not long ago, the Yama Emperor was the sole ruler of the throne, exuding power and prestige. Now, he lies on the ground, barely breathing, struggling to utter even a single word. He has lost all semblance of imperial majesty.

Meanwhile, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven held a book in his hand, a hint of smugness in his eyes: "If you had just taken out the Book of Life and Death earlier, wouldn't everything have been fine? Why did you have to ask for a beating?"

Having said that, he opened the Book of Life and Death, and after a brief search, he found his own file. When he looked at the section on lifespan, his expression changed slightly. He was about to make changes when he realized that he had no pen or ink. So he said to the people around him, "Bring me pen and ink!"

No one dared to speak. Anyone who took out a pen and ink would be punished for treason. Once the Great Sage Equaling Heaven left, they would all be the ones to suffer. The King of Hell was not dead yet, and of course they would not be foolish enough to anger him at this time.

Seeing that no one answered, the Monkey King felt somewhat helpless. Just as he was about to go find pen and ink himself, someone handed him a pen:

"This is a third-grade divine artifact, the Thousand Star Ink Brush. It does not require ink; you can write anytime you pick it up. It can also correct mistakes and produce beautiful characters."

Having obtained this divine artifact, which perfectly satisfied his need for writing brush and ink, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven beamed with joy. Looking to the side, he saw that the one who had taken out the writing brush and ink was a man dressed in black robes with an unremarkable appearance. He seemed to be in cahoots with the group of holy envoys from before, but he did not make a move, thus sparing his life.

Taking the ink-writing brush, the Monkey King tried it out and found that it was indeed as he had said; as long as he picked up the brush, he could write all kinds of characters. However, he then encountered a problem:

"What should we change it to? There are so many records in this Book of Life and Death. If we have to carefully consider every single one of them, it would take forever to revise it. It's too much trouble."

He paused, then seemed to think of something: "What if after I leave, someone else comes and modifies the files, changing everything back after all the work I've done? That won't do..."

After thinking it over, his eyes darted around as if he had made a decision. He picked up a brush and blacked out all the records in his file, including his name, lifespan, cultivation level, techniques, and supernatural powers.

Not only him, but many other people's files were also made in the same way. In the end, they even tore off the page that recorded their own file, making a ripping sound.

"That's it! From now on, I will no longer be bound by the archives of the Three Realms and restricted by my lifespan. I can live as long as I want!"

After making the revisions, he let out a hearty laugh, a laugh that conveyed a sense of triumphant satisfaction and a touch of unbridled freedom, as if he wanted to be on par with the heavens.

Having achieved his goal, he had no intention of lingering there. Glancing at the fallen Yama Emperor, he tossed the Book of Life and Death into Ye Jie's hand.

"Return the Book of Life and Death to your king. If you need to change the records again in the future, I will come back."

"What..." Ye Jie was stunned. The sensation from his arms felt somewhat unreal to him.

The Book of Life and Death, which instigated countless battles among the Ten Kings of Hell, now lies quietly in his arms, and it is no longer the incomplete copy as before, but a complete first-grade version!
This turn of events felt like a dream to Ye Jie. His long-cherished wish, accumulated over many years, had been fulfilled so easily. This opportunity thrilled Ye Jie.

After a pause, as if remembering something, the Monkey King put the ink brush into his pocket: "By the way, this ink brush of yours is quite interesting. Lend it to me to play with for a few days, and I will return it to you afterwards."

Ye Jie opened his mouth, about to speak, but the Great Sage Equaling Heaven didn't give him the chance at all. His figure soared into the sky and immediately rode away on a cloud, leaving Ye Jie standing there, slightly dumbfounded.

Trading the Book of Life and Death for the Ink Brush seemed like an extremely profitable deal. To Ye Jie's astonishment, the Great Sage Equaling Heaven actually gave up the Book of Life and Death and chose the Ink Brush instead, leaving him speechless.

"Damn it... how dare you tamper with the records in the Book of Life and Death! I'll never let you off so easily next time we meet!"

Yan Di, dragging his heavily injured body, slowly rose, his eyes filled with anger. But what was done was done, and he was ultimately powerless to change the situation. He could only accept this reality and turned his gaze to Ye Jie standing to the side.

"What's your name? You dare to give pen and ink to that madman? You do have some guts. Return my Book of Life and Death, and from now on, you will be the head of the Holy Ambassadors of the Faith."

Unexpectedly, Ye Jie did not appreciate the Emperor of Hell's suggestion, but simply smiled slowly:
"What do you mean by 'your Book of Life and Death'? Isn't this Book of Life and Death mine?"

(End of this chapter)