Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

"Humph!"

The Patriarch of the Styx gave a heavy snort, which was considered his tacit approval of Lin Zhu's suggestion. His blood-red eyes swept over Lin Zhu with a hint of warning.

"Lin Zhu, remember your promise!"

Lin Zhu smiled nonchalantly and made a "please" gesture, his posture leisurely as if inviting a friend to tour his own backyard.

"Cult Master, please begin your performance."

The Styx Patriarch said no more. He suddenly raised his hands, and the terrifying magical power of the peak Quasi-Saint level erupted around him like a volcano! He made a tearing motion with his hands as he looked at the boundless, viscous, churning sea of ​​blood in front of him!

“Rumble——!!!”

A deafening roar, as if the heavens and earth were being created, resounded!
The natural protective barrier that had shrouded the sea of ​​blood since time immemorial, formed by the condensation of endless resentment, blood energy, and malevolent energy, was forcibly torn open with an enormous gap by the power of the Styx Ancestor!

Beyond the gap lies the gloomy and dark underworld!

"Roar!!!"

"kill!!!"

"Raze the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site to the ground!!"

Accompanied by deafening roars and battle cries, the Asura army, which had been poised for battle, surged out of the breach like a blood-red torrent bursting from a dam, riding the suddenly raging sea of ​​blood!

At this moment, a sea of ​​blood marches forth, leaving not a blade of grass alive!

The viscous blood waves, carrying countless ferocious and roaring Asura demons, instantly stained a large area of ​​the underworld.

The terrifying aura of malevolence and killing intent, mixed with the stench of blood, spread like a real plague, turning what was originally a gloomy underworld into a veritable blood-red inferno!
This overwhelming ferocity even broke through the boundary between Yin and Yang, and faintly affected the human world, causing sudden changes in the celestial phenomena in some sensitive places in the mortal world, with blood-red light appearing and countless living beings feeling fear and unease!

Almost at the same time that the Blood Sea Army surged out, the Three Realms Enforcers, led by the Primordial Sky Eagle, had also arrived in the distant sky.

Faced with this terrifying scene that resembled the end of the world, this elite team did not show the slightest fear.

They quickly formed a battle formation, their celestial light and precious aura blending together, creating a stark contrast with the overwhelming bloodthirsty aura.

Standing at the very front of the group, Jiu Feng's beautiful yet cold face revealed an undisguised look of disdain.

On her slender wrists, the pair of Killing Wolf bracelets gleamed with a ghostly light.

With a gentle wave of her hand, an incredibly refined magical shield, faintly crimson in color, instantly expanded, enveloping the entire enforcement team and completely shutting out the overwhelming bloody pressure.

"It smells awful."

Jiufeng curled her lip, her tone full of disdain, as if she saw not a sea of ​​blood that could ward off ghosts and gods, but a filthy pool of water.

Her casual gesture and sarcastic remark caused the Styx Patriarch, who was about to unleash his ferocity, to suddenly shrink his pupils!
His gaze instantly locked onto Jiu Feng, and for the first time, an undisguised look of shock appeared on his face!

"Queen of the Witch Clan...Nine Phoenix?!"

How...how could she be here?! And...and..."

The Styx Patriarch was filled with turbulent emotions.

The Witch Clan has long since faded from the historical stage, yet this infamous figure from ancient times, comparable to the Ancestral Witches, has reappeared in the world, and... it seems to have a close relationship with Lin Zhu?!
What astonished him even more was that after doing all this, Jiu Feng transformed into a streak of crimson light and instantly appeared beside Lin Zhu.

Under the astonished gazes of countless people, the witch queen, who had just been exuding a cold and murderous aura, nestled into Lin Zhu's arms without any hesitation, just like a fledgling bird returning to its nest. She even gently rubbed her head against Lin Zhu's chest, completely different from her cold and unapproachable demeanor just now!
This scene not only left the Styx Patriarch and the powerful Asuras dumbfounded, but also made many enforcers of the Three Realms' eyes twitch.

Boss, this...this charm is just too outrageous! Even an ancient ferocious god can be tamed so...docile?
Lin Zhu seemed to be used to it. He casually put his arm around Jiu Feng's slender waist, looked down at her nine pairs of eyes that were also filled with longing, and asked in a casual tone.

"Little Nine Phoenix, out of that group of Asuras over there, how many can you take on?"

Upon hearing this, Jiufeng raised her head, her icy gaze sweeping over the most powerful figures in front of the Blood Sea Army, finally settling on Vishnu, the burly demon general among the four demon generals, whose face was hidden beneath a ferocious helmet and who exuded a terrifying aura of a half-step quasi-saint.

She extended her slender finger and tapped the other person, her tone calm yet filled with undeniable confidence.

“He is a half-step quasi-saint. I can fight him. The outcome is fifty-fifty, but he can’t kill me.”

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd!
Vishnu, the demon general, is one of the most valiant and skilled demon generals under the command of the Styx Patriarch. His strength is unfathomable, and he has been at the half-step quasi-saint realm for countless years. His fearsome reputation shakes the Netherworld!

Jiufeng actually said that she could contend with her, and was even confident that the other party could not do anything to her?
The Styx Patriarch's gaze grew even more solemn. He gave Jiu Feng a deep look, then glanced at the composed Lin Zhu. His apprehension towards Lin Zhu and his assessment of the "value" of this collaboration rose to a new level.

Lin Zhu seemed to have no doubt about Jiu Feng's words, simply waving his hand casually as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"Not bad, there is progress."

Immediately, he turned his gaze to the Asura army surging into the depths of the underworld like a blood-red torrent, and the law enforcement team standing guard beside him, and calmly gave his orders.

"Set off."

As soon as the order was given, countless Asuras of various shapes and ferocious appearances surged out from the Blood Sea and the River Styx like locusts, roaring and howling, sweeping towards the direction of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site.

Lin Zhu, along with his Three Realms Enforcers squad, followed at a leisurely pace, their steps synchronized amidst swirling immortal light, creating a strange synergy with the chaotic and raging torrent of blood ahead.

Lin Zhu was no fool who charged into battle. Now that he had found the Styx Patriarch, this "good gun," he naturally wanted to make the most of it.

The best strategy is to let the Asuras test the waters of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva first, while he waits in the wings to clean up the mess and capture the criminals.

Such a massive coalition force, and such an undisguised advance, caused the entire Netherworld to tremble violently!
The blood-red aura and the celestial might of the Heavenly Court intertwined, creating a sense of oppression that was almost tangible, enveloping every corner of the Underworld.

Countless wandering ghosts were terrified and cowered in the corner, trembling. Some of the weaker ghost messengers were pale as death, their souls almost disintegrating.

Fengdu City is the core power center of the underworld.

The ruler of the underworld, the Emperor of Fengdu, who sat high above the main hall, had long lost his former majesty and composure.

He gazed through the Netherworld Mirror at the overwhelming sea of ​​blood-red army surging forth, and the disciplined, radiantly luminous force behind it. His face turned deathly pale, and his knuckles turned white from gripping the armrest so tightly. "It's over...it's over...has Old Ghost Styx gone mad?!"

He actually sent out his entire force?! And...and people from Heaven too!
What are they trying to do? Do they want to raze my underworld to the ground?!

The Emperor of Fengdu's voice trembled, filled with fear and despair.

As the ruler of the underworld, he nominally governs the netherworld, but in reality, he is caught between several major forces, including the Heavenly Court, the Blood Sea, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and has always been walking on thin ice.

This situation is so intense that it's practically going to completely capsize the ship that is the underworld!

Just then, a sharp-eyed ghost emperor beside him suddenly pointed to a scene in the Netherworld Mirror and exclaimed in shock.

"Your Majesty! Look!"

That's...that's Lin Zhu, the Heavenly Court's Three Realms Law Enforcement God!
He's in the team too!

"What?! Lin Zhu?!"

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Fengdu shuddered and nearly slipped off his throne.

He hurriedly approached the Netherworld Mirror and, sure enough, saw the figure in white robes at the front of the Heavenly Court procession. The figure possessed an extraordinary aura, yet it sent chills down his spine!

"How...how did he get involved?! Is the Heavenly Court tacitly approving of the Styx Blood Sea's attack on the Underworld? Or...is this the Heavenly Court's intention?!"

The Emperor of Fengdu felt his teeth chattering, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

Lin Zhu's fearsome reputation and ability to cause trouble are legendary!
Wherever this guy appears, bloodshed follows, and now he's dragged the River Styx and the Sea of ​​Blood into it... The Underworld is probably doomed this time!

In a panic, the Emperor of Fengdu grabbed the arm of the Eastern Ghost Emperor who was closest to him, his voice sharp with urgency.

"Quick! Go! Go to the deepest part of the underworld and awaken 'that one'! Go quickly and deliver the message! Tell him that the underworld... the underworld is about to face a great calamity!"

Upon hearing this, the captured Eastern Ghost Emperor's face turned green instantly, his legs began to tremble uncontrollably, and he waved his hands repeatedly to refuse, his voice even sounding like he was about to cry.

"Your Majesty! No! Absolutely not! You know 'that one's' temper!"

He had been in a deep slumber for many eons, and he was most averse to being disturbed in his peaceful dreams!

If I were to go, I'm afraid I'd be slapped to death by him before I could even finish speaking, leaving me no chance for reincarnation!

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate still wants to be the Ghost Emperor for a few more years!"

The thought of facing that powerful being, whom even the Emperor of Fengdu revered and who was said to have an extremely strange and volatile temper, made the Eastern Ghost Emperor feel his soul becoming unstable.

That would be even more terrifying than facing the Styx Patriarch and Lin Zhu together!

The Emperor of Fengdu was extremely anxious at this moment and could not care about anything else. His attitude was unusually tough, and he almost roared.

"Foolish! Is this the time to worry about personal life and death?! This matter concerns the survival of the entire underworld! When the nest is overturned, how can the eggs remain intact?!"
If the Underworld is turned upside down by the Blood Sea and the Heavenly Court, and even if Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva takes the opportunity to completely control it, do you think we can still sit peacefully on the throne of the Ghost Emperor?!
"That being has a duty to protect the underworld, and is even more concerned about its survival than we are! Go and deliver the message; he will never blame you! Hurry! It will be too late if you wait any longer!"

Seeing the almost murderous look in the eyes of the Fengdu Emperor and feeling the determination in his words, the Eastern Ghost Emperor knew that he could not escape.

With a mournful face, he exchanged glances with the other ghost emperors, who were also pale-faced, and saw endless fear and helplessness in each other's eyes.

Finally, the Eastern Ghost Emperor swallowed a mouthful of non-existent saliva, his expression one of tragic heroism as if he were facing death.

Together with the other Ghost Emperors, they transformed into several streaks of ghostly light and hurriedly left the Fengdu Palace, rushing anxiously towards the deepest, most forbidden, and darkest depths of the Netherworld, which even the Ten Kings of Hell dared not easily tread.

Looking at the orderly and radiant army of law enforcers from the Three Realms reflected in the Netherworld Mirror, and sensing the powerful auras emanating from them that made his heart tremble, the Emperor of Fengdu couldn't help but feel somewhat discouraged.

Compared to the elite forces under Lin Yushen, his own Ghost Emperors, Yama Kings, and Yin Soldiers seemed somewhat inferior in both strength and imposing presence.

His position as the ruler of the underworld was truly somewhat aggrieved.

"Ugh……"

The Emperor of Fengdu sighed inwardly, but then forced himself to straighten his back and tried to make amends in his heart.

"However... when it comes to managing this Netherworld, and the 'garden art' of the Yellow Springs Road, the Bridge of Helplessness, and the Eighteen Levels of Hell, they are certainly no match for me! Yes, my expertise lies elsewhere!"

Relying on this inexplicable sense of superiority, he forced himself to calm down and continued to nervously watch the situation unfold, hoping that the Eastern Ghost Emperor could quickly persuade "that one," otherwise his underworld might really be turned upside down.

In fact, Lin Zhu had no intention of completely involving the underworld in this conflict at this moment.

He knew perfectly well that the underworld was already short-handed, and maintaining the basic operation of the six realms of reincarnation was no easy task. The fact that he was able to successfully recruit a batch of ghost immortals to fill the various halls was largely thanks to the resources he had "extorted" from the Western Paradise.

Although the emperors and Yama kings of the underworld may not be the most powerful, they all bear the heavy responsibility of maintaining the balance between Yin and Yang and judging the dead. A single move in one of them can have far-reaching consequences.

If, in this battle between him and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Styx Patriarch, he accidentally kills a genuine ghost immortal from the underworld, the resulting karmic backlash and divine punishment would be absolutely earth-shattering.

He didn't want to get involved in such a huge karmic consequence for no reason; that would be too much of a loss.

Therefore, he deliberately restrained the law enforcement team, only following far behind the Blood Sea Army, without stepping into the core area of ​​the Underworld, and without showing any hostility towards any facilities or personnel of the Underworld.

His goal was clear: the sacred site of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and those two sinners who were destined to die—the Goddess of Treasures and the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

At this very moment, countless eyes throughout the Three Realms were drawn to Lin Zhu's astonishing act of joining forces with the Styx Blood Sea to bring his massive army to the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's sacred site.

However, what is intriguing is that the Heavenly Court, the highest authority in the Three Realms, and the Western Paradise, which is closely related to this matter, have both maintained a strange silence and evasive attitude.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor appeared to be resting with his eyes closed, but in reality, his divine sense had already penetrated through layers of space, closely monitoring the movements in the Netherworld.

His face was solemn, and his fingers unconsciously tapped the armrest of the dragon throne.

This matter involves the great vow of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the possible sacred agreement behind it, a taboo that even he dared not easily cross. (End of Chapter)