In the heavens, people become emperors by being bad.

Chapter 561 [In fact, the Underworld has long been one of ours]

"Tomb raider, become my pet, woof! woof! woof!"

"Damn it, Boundless Heavenly Venerable! You bastard, the Boundless Killing Array, you dog, you're truly wicked!"

The man and the dog fought fiercely, and surprisingly, Duan De, the Great Sage, failed to defeat the Black Emperor. This dog was a disciple of the Demon Saint, who had been personally taught by Wu Shi. It was incredibly skilled in array formations. Not long ago, after refining the Dao Venerable Immortal Liquid and entering the Saint King Realm, it had perfected the Two-Cornered Wu Shi Killing Array, with one corner for offense and the other for defense, making it extremely precise.

In terms of weaponry, the Devouring Demon Jar was unparalleled, cascading down billions of divine lights like a canopy, but it was deflected back by the bell on the Black Emperor's neck.

The Ruthless Great Emperor was exceptionally talented, but there were always a few people in the universe who could be compared to him.

"Swallowing heaven and earth, the sun, the moon, and the gods..."

The big black dog chanted the Great Dao scriptures, a crack appeared on its forehead, and its third vertical eye opened, from which a golden bell shot out and began to ring.

The bell grew longer with the wind, eventually transforming into a golden seed of Dao, its form bearing a striking resemblance to the Primordial Seed.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

The crisp, melodious sound echoed through the star field, causing all the myriad paths of the heavens to roar in response.

"The Dao of Wushi!!!" Duan De's eyes instantly turned red. This was a magical artifact that the Great Emperor had refined, and it was being used as a dog bell. It was such a waste. Wushi was being far too good to this dog.

Ruthless Man vs. Wushi: An unconventional final battle after countless ages.

The man and the dog fought fiercely, but Lin Xian couldn't stand it any longer and smashed the Fuxi Dragon Tablet to barely separate them.

"We're all brothers, and with the great tomb right in front of us, how can we fight amongst ourselves?"

Lin Xian emphasized that they should unite against external enemies. What kind of skill is it to rob one's own people? They should go out and explore the heavens. Even if they fight over the spoils in the end, that's a different matter.

"The landscape is as beautiful as a painting, and the horses are as majestic as dragons." The dragon-horse, proud and spirited, said, "Taoist priest, you have been in seclusion for many years. Are your lofty ambitions still intact?"

"A mere demon emperor's tomb, nothing to brag about." Duan De blurted out, hands on his hips, "Back in the day, the Emperor was young, still wearing open-crotch pants, while I alone reigned supreme, pointing out the flaws of the land, looking down upon the world. In the blink of an eye, countless grand tombs and ancient burial sites turned to ashes, all within my grasp. Who in this world is a hero? Behold my unparalleled brilliance..."

Everyone scorned him, thinking that he was the only one in the entire universe who could make tomb raiding sound so heroic.

"Hahaha, with Fellow Daoist Duan by my side, I am truly blessed." Lin Xian laughed heartily and said with utmost sincerity, "Welcome Fellow Daoist Duan to our team."

"What's the name of our gang?" Duan De glanced at them and couldn't help but ask curiously. Lin Xian, Hei Huang, Long Ma—these were heroes and valiant figures from the Eastern Wilderness, whose mere stomp could make the Big Dipper tremble.

"What gang? It's a team," Lin Xian corrected, then asked Duan De to take the second-in-command position.

"How about calling them the Four Heavenly Kings?" the Black Emperor said casually, believing that the Heavenly Court should have four Heavenly Kings.

"What kind of Heavenly Kings are you, calling yourselves the Four Emperors?" Duan De scoffed, arrogantly saying, "We rule the world, steal from all races, and are the Four Emperors of the Heavenly Court."

"How vulgar," Longma said disdainfully, standing up on his hooves and waving a fan in his hand. "We are as beautiful as jade and as stunning as the world, so let's call us the Four Beauties."

"What a lousy name." Black Emperor and Duan De spat in unison, then joined forces to deal with Longma and incidentally arranged for him to be the fourth brother.

"They're all uncultured people. If only Ye Fan were here." Duan De shook his head. In terms of education, Ye Fan had an extra certificate compared to everyone on the Emperor's Road, and his cultural level was many times higher than that of the people of the Great Wilderness.

"By the way, where's Ye Fan? Why didn't he come with you this time?" Duan De looked behind Lin Xian and asked with great curiosity.

Just as there are five of the Four Heavenly Kings: Mo Liqing, Mo Lihong, Mo Lishou, Mo Lihai, and Marisa.

The Eastern Wilderness Four Blacks also has a fifth external staff member.

"He became the Heavenly Emperor, and now he pays attention to his image. He's no longer the Ye Fan he used to be." Lin Xian sighed. Once a person becomes an emperor or a famous figure, he's no longer the same person he used to be.

For example, Emperor Hengyu wanted to distance himself from his friend, the Ancestor of the Human Desire Path, and Ye Fan also wanted to distance himself from the Four Blacks of the Eastern Wilderness.

"What a pity for such a talented person."

Duan De immediately said with regret, "I think young Ye has great potential in archaeology. He has obtained the true essence of the Source Master's teachings, and his mastery of Source techniques can rival that of a ruthless person and even be on par with the Emperor."

"Time is a cruel mistress. One generation of leaves falls, and another rises." Black Emperor put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly, "The innate holy body Dao fetus has noble character and the style of his father. He is truly a great hero."

"Why not lure him up the mountain and have him sit in the fifth seat?"

Duan De is the reincarnation of the Underworld Emperor. Once the Underworld Emperor is born, no tomb in the human world can stop him. He even dares to explore the tombs of true immortals. This trip is destined to be profitable. The big black dog wants to drag Ye Tianxuan along to get a share of the profits.

"The Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo has also been born." Duan De sighed first, then his eyes darted around as he pondered, "Letting him join is no problem, but how should we divide the shares?"

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts; when it comes to greed, Duan De is someone everyone can only admire.

"How much do you want?" the Black Emperor asked with great apprehension. Duan De's technology would play a significant role in the Demon Emperor's Tomb, but he couldn't allow Duan De to make exorbitant demands.

Duan De smiled slightly and held up a number.

"Seventh floor, why don't you go and rob it!" Longma roared, "You fatso, you'll get your comeuppance for being so greedy."

“Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, I am a man of my word, and I make this deal with absolute honesty.” Duan De refused to budge: “We split the profits 30/70, and that’s still a friendly price. When it comes to my experience exploring the Emperor’s Tomb, I dare say I’m second to none in the entire universe.”

"One shouldn't be too wicked!" Black Emperor sneered repeatedly.

Duan De retorted, "A dog shouldn't be too ruthless!"

Another chaotic scene ensued, causing the Great Sage of the Golden Crow Clan to twitch at the corner of his mouth. What kind of people were the peerless masters of the Heavenly Court? Someone who was about to become a quasi-emperor was acting like a rogue.

In the end, Lin Xian made a settlement and offered Duan De a price that was still a 30/70 split, but Duan De would take 30% and the rest would be split among them.

"Why should I!" Duan De angrily retorted to Lin Xian, refusing to back down no matter what.

"I'll give you information about the Heavenly Venerable's Tomb." Lin Xian smiled slightly and stated his price.

"What Celestial Venerable?" Duan De was extremely wary. He had been fooled too many times and did not trust Lin Xian. He sneered, "Could it be the tomb of a Celestial Venerable who has transcended tribulation?"

Lin Xian and Hei Huang conspired to forge the Heavenly Venerable's Tomb, tricking him more than once or twice.

"of course not."

Lin Xian smiled knowingly and said slowly, "It is the tomb of Lingbao Tianzun."

“Lingbao Tianzun?” Duan Dexian was startled, then shook his head and said, “Lingbao Tianzun’s end was extremely tragic. His imperial corpse was torn to pieces, and he did not have an imperial tomb.”

"His imperial corpse is the imperial tomb," Lin Xian said decisively. "What? You want to explore the imperial corpse?" Duan De said with great solemnity, "The imperial corpse is the most evil thing in the universe. If you are not careful, even an imperial weapon cannot suppress it."

"No problem, I have a brilliant plan." Lin Xian was full of confidence. He had a way to appease the lingering resentment of the Celestial Venerable Lingbao, and at the crucial moment, he could even attract the Celestial Weapon Lingbao.

"What method?" Duan De asked curiously.

Lin Xian smiled slightly, then changed the subject and talked about the Demon Emperor's Tomb, saying that the Demon Emperor Xue Yueqing was a Great Perfection True Dragon, and every drop of his dragon blood was as precious as an elixir of immortality, which made Duan De extremely envious.

After much bargaining, the group finally made an agreement and headed towards the Ancient Starry Road. During their journey, they learned that Ye Tianxuan had also gone to explore the Emperor's Tomb, so they decided not to linger and drove the Golden Crow Immortal Bird to the Star Ruins where the Emperor's Tomb was located.

A river of the underworld rises and falls, stretching across the cold starry sky, descending from a void, exuding the aura of death, making everyone who gets close feel uneasy.

The ancient road was filled with powerful figures, and many unparalleled experts emerged from seclusion to rush here. The Great Sage alone numbered no less than eleven or twelve. Together, they opened the gate.

No one dared to make a move, because even a wisp of the emperor's corpse's decaying aura was enough to kill everyone.

"Clang!"

The golden crow's celestial cry resounded, and a streak of fire pierced the void of the universe, shocking the ancient road's people and horses, and countless gazes soared into the sky.

The next second, countless powerful figures exclaimed in alarm, shouting at their disciples to get out of the way: "Quickly, get out of the way!"

"Why should the teacher give way? We represent the Tongtian Ancient Star Domain. Even the Golden Crow of Huosang..." a sage asked, puzzled. Although a Great Sage Immortal Bird was terrifying, it couldn't change the current situation.

The Emperor's Tomb is engulfed in chaos, with over a dozen Great Sages already present, and more will arrive in a few days.

"What do you know?" The Great Sage from the Tongtian Star Domain looked extremely wary and said in a deep voice, "That Great Sage-level Golden Crow is just a mount."

"What!" The saints of the Tongtian Ancient Star Domain were in an uproar, their eyes filled with disbelief. What is a Great Saint? It is an invincible existence in a region. Don't be fooled by the fact that there are so many Great Saints on the Ancient Star Road. They are the condensation of the essence of the universe, and only one person can emerge from each region.

Even a Great Sage of the Ninth Heaven could not subdue another Great Sage as a mount. Those who become Great Sages all have their pride and would rather die than submit.

"Could it be that a quasi-emperor has arrived!"

Everyone gasped. Although the Quasi-Emperor was unattainable, like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail, the allure of the Emperor's Tomb was great. Although one could obtain the fortune within, one might be able to establish a great imperial lineage.

"Where do you come from, fellow Daoist?"

A powerful member of the Mighty Bull Demon Clan tentatively inquired. This race is very powerful, and they are the strongest race in both the Big Dipper and the Great Universe, second only to certain imperial races. Each of them is over ten feet tall, with thick black fur all over their bodies, and the leader is a Great Sage.

Most notably, the Great Sage Bull Demon King held a gleaming divine jade, its entire body radiant, its divine power astonishing the world.

The Vajra Bracelet, a forbidden artifact of quasi-emperor level.

This is the source of the Bull Demon Clan's confidence to venture into the Emperor's Tomb.

"We are the Four Great Emperors."

Four people appeared on the back of the Golden Crow Great Sage. Their faces were covered with black cloth, and their origins were unknown. However, their aura was as deep as the abyss, which made many people wary.

"Which emperor is he?"

A great sage from a divine organization arrived under the name of the Heavenly Court to test the four, but his expression changed drastically, and he became extremely respectful, standing to one side.

This performance immediately surprised the Great Sage of All Races, who knew that the God Organization had been unparalleled in the universe in recent years, almost creating another Heavenly Court, killing two Quasi-Emperors, and establishing its supreme authority.

People often compare the Heavenly Court and the Divine Court, believing that the Great Emperor of this era will be born between the two.

These four emperors must have come from the Heavenly Court.

"Now that the Heavenly Mandate has no master, who is the one who has attained enlightenment? Even if he is a quasi-emperor, I will not speak falsely."

An old monk chanted a Buddhist prayer and then spoke. He had yellow eyebrows, a bright head, and wore a tattered robe. He came from the Amitabha Ancient Starfield and was a supreme sage with boundless Buddhist power.

This great sage is highly respected on the ancient starry road. He is not only an ancient Buddha of Buddhism, but also a protector of the human race.

"Yellow-Eyebrowed Boy, since you can see the future, why don't you bow?"

A figure emerged from the Golden Crow Immortal Bird, chanting the names of future constellations and emitting countless rays of light. Countless Brahma sounds resounded throughout the heavens and the void, echoing the six-syllable mantra, with bodhisattvas and three thousand Buddhas harmonizing with them.

Om, Mani, Padme Hum!
In an instant, a great light, a sense of holiness, and a solemnity enveloped the old monk, making him sincerely submit and calling it "the origin."

"Namo Amitabha!!!"

The old monk trembled. The divine nature of the former Amitabha Buddha Emperor had split into three parts, one of which entered Lin Xian's body and became the foundation for him to become the future Buddha.

However, the monks from other star systems were unaware of this change; they only remembered that before them stood a solemn and dignified Amitabha Buddha, thus confirming the legend of reincarnation.

"You are the incarnation of Amitabha Buddha." The great sage-level monk was moved to tears, laid down his weapon, prostrated himself in worship, offered his faith and spiritual power, and became one with the Buddha.

This is the strange and mysterious aspect of the Buddhist emperor: one body is the same, all bodies are the same; one Buddha is born, all Buddhas are born; the Buddha and his disciples are inextricably linked.

This connection is like the ancestors floating and sinking within the bodies of their descendants, with fragments of the Great Dao contained in their blood—it cannot be severed in the first place.

This scene completely shocked the cultivators of all races. Whether this was a quasi-emperor from the Heavenly Court or a quasi-emperor from Buddhism, even the members of the God Organization were puzzled.

"Holy Master, do you also have connections with Buddhism?" the Great Sage of the Divine Organization asked with a strange expression.

"That's good, that's good."

Lin Xian smiled and said leisurely, "Actually, this humble monk has long been a member of the Buddhist order."

Some were wary, while others were eager to try. With the divine organization here, how could the underworld be absent? They were uniform and lifeless. In the very center was a bronze coffin, which looked like it hadn't been opened for hundreds of thousands or millions of years. It was covered in rust and exuded a chilling aura.

After the Buddhist and divine organizations submitted, the underworld, refusing to believe in such superstitions, caused the bronze coffin to tremble and fly into the sky, coldly saying, "Playing tricks, is this all the divine organization has left?"

The divine organization and the underworld have always been mortal enemies and could go to war at any time. No one was surprised that the four had stepped forward to provoke them; on the contrary, they were looking forward to the underworld probing their true strength.

"The underworld, what a familiar name."

A bulky figure appeared on the Golden Crow Immortal Bird and confronted the forces of the Underworld, without using any magic.

But the next second, an incredibly shocking scene unfolded: the gods of the underworld flew out of the bronze coffin and were actually bowing in worship.

"Actually, the Underworld has long been one of ours." Lin Xian smiled slightly, her smile radiant.
(End of this chapter)