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Chapter 281 Reason
The man in white, unrestrained and free-spirited, with his hair falling naturally, stood suspended in mid-air, unbound by any laws, as if he were the master of this world.

He is the master of this world, the spirit of the Nine Nether Tower, and also the most important figure in the world, the Nine Nether Demon Lord!
His gaze became more interested. "You actually know me? Looks like you have quite a few secrets up your sleeve."

Chen Ming said respectfully, "It was just by chance that I obtained your sect's secret technique."

The man in white stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the Four Symbols Army formation preparing to attack the city, and casually asked, "Who was that uninvited guest just now?"

"He was an old Taoist priest who claimed to practice the method of immortality and had lived for three hundred years. As for his level of cultivation, I have no idea."

Without any hesitation, Chen Ming sold the old Taoist priest outright.

With the Taoist priest's supernatural powers and cultivation, he is unlikely to be caught by this demon lord.

"The secret to immortality?"

The man in white curled his lips into a mocking smile. "Tell me, what kind of immortality method does this old Taoist priest practice?"

"Follow the will of Heaven, avoid disasters and calamities, and preserve your own life."

This is the principle that the old Taoist priest told him.

"interesting."

The man in white pondered these words for a moment, then his eyes lit up. "I never imagined that there would be such a school of thought on immortality in this world. It's a pity I'll never have the chance to see it."

Chen Ming thought to himself, "You, the dignified Demon Lord, are the source of disaster. The old Taoist priest is trying to avoid you, how could he possibly let you know?"
With a wave of his hand, the man in white created a portal out of thin air.

"This is not the place to talk. Please come to my house and have a seat."

"Yes."

Under his gaze, Chen Ming steeled himself and stepped through the doorway.

Behind the door is a courtyard planted with many flowers and plants, which bloom in profusion, attracting colorful butterflies.

This scene is so beautiful that you could screenshot it and use it as wallpaper.

There is a big tree in the courtyard, and under the tree are stone tables and benches, where steaming hot tea and various pastries are prepared.

The man in white smiled and said, "You are the second person to visit me."

Chen Ming asked, "Who's the first one?"

"Ji Wanzhou".

He had never heard of this name before, but he could guess that it was most likely the name of the founding emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Sure enough, the man in white said, "He is the founding emperor of your Great Jin Dynasty. A treacherous villain."

Chen Ming chuckled dryly, not responding to that question, but instead asked, "Senior, have you been living here all these years?"

"Why do I hear sympathy in your tone?"

"Junior dare not."

Chen Ming was startled. He had caught the slightest hint of emotion the man had inadvertently revealed. This guy was a micro-expression expert!
The man in white laughed heartily, "You little rascal, you're quite interesting indeed. Just like Ji Wanzhou, you're incredibly audacious. Did you use the 'Weapon Control Technique' just now in an attempt to become the master of this Nine Nether Tower?"

Chen Ming hurriedly replied, "This junior had no such intention. I was merely trying to save myself in a moment of crisis."

"This is the truth."

The man in white looked at him and said sarcastically, "Indeed, with your talent and family background, your future achievements are limitless. Why would you want to associate with the Longevity Cult?"

Chen Ming chuckled dryly, "Senior is too kind."

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Since we have a guest, let me show you around," the man in white said enthusiastically, then waved his hand.

Chen Ming felt the scene before him change, and he was already in mid-air. Below him was a city, with people coming and going on the streets, which was very lively.

In different courtyards, some people were practicing martial arts, some were reading, some were weaving, and some were having affairs...

What a vivid picture of humanity!

He also saw the courtyard where he had just been.

He asked, somewhat puzzled, "What is this?"

The man in white seemed to have guessed what he was going to ask and said, "For them, this is paradise. Here, they will never grow old or die, and can live carefree forever. They can do whatever they want."

Chen Ming's mouth moved slightly, as if he really wanted to ask him, "Do you want to be God?"

However, he didn't ask the question aloud, only saying, "So, senior wants to be the creator."

"That's right, it's the Creator!"

The man in white clapped his hands, looking at him with great appreciation, as if to say, "You understand me, kid!"
He excitedly described his vision for the future: "As long as there are enough living beings here, and we continue to evolve, one day it will become a true world where there will be no more suffering, no more sickness, no more death, only peace and joy..."

"I admire your great ambition, senior."

"Your words are not what you really mean; you clearly have some disdain for my Nine Netherworld."

Chen Ming's expression stiffened slightly.

No, you really can read minds?
The man in white said, "When I have nothing to do every day, I observe the love and hate entanglements of people in this world. The more I see, the more I can see what people are thinking."

"..."

Chen Ming said, "I just feel that realizing such a world is probably not easy."

The man in white said, "Of course it's not easy, but I have plenty of time." That's true; this guy has lived for who knows how many years.

According to the records of the Six Doors, the first generation of the Nine Nether Demon Lord wreaked havoc on the world more than 1,500 years ago and lived for at least a thousand years.

Later, the Nine Nether Demon Lord disappeared without a trace. Rumor has it that he was suppressed by some powerful being.

The rise of two other Demon Lords from the Nine Nether Sect is another story.

Seeing that the Demon Lord was quite interested, Chen Ming seized the opportunity to ask, "Senior, why did the Nine Nether Tower suddenly undergo such a change?"

"You want to know?"

"nature."

"Then come with me, I'll show you a good show."

With a wave of his hand, the man in white and Chen Ming disappeared from the spot.

……

This is a dark space, surrounded by a dark purple color.

When Chen Ming appeared here, he felt as if he were in a vacuum. He could not sense any trace of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and even the internal energy within his body involuntarily dissipated from his body.

He subconsciously closed all the pores on his body to prevent the loss of power.

A middle-aged Taoist priest sat in the middle, surrounded by golden lightning that melted a black hole into the dark purple space.

Is this the contemporary Celestial Master?
When Chen Ming saw the Taoist priest, he guessed his identity.

The Celestial Masters are a lineage of spiritual practice that has been passed down since ancient times. Even in an era when spiritual practice is declining, they still uphold the banner of spiritual practitioners.

However, the Celestial Master's Mansion has also experienced several periods of interruption in its lineage. The most recent interruption occurred when it re-entered the public eye with the rise of the Great Jin Emperor.

"You finally came."

The Taoist priest opened his eyes, and a faint electric current flickered in his golden pupils. It looked somewhat eerie.

The man in white, with his hands behind his back, said calmly, "You do have some skill. You've been scheming for the past twenty years, and I haven't discovered the methods you've left here. Truly remarkable. Speak, why did you wait until today to unleash your power, trapping so many noble sons in the tower? What is your intention?"

The middle-aged Taoist said, "I just want to ask the Demon Lord for someone."

The man in white asked curiously, "Who are you?"

"Forty years ago, a disgraceful person emerged from the Celestial Master's Mansion. In order to exchange the 'Nine Netherworld Great Law' for the Demon Lord, he actually sent a hundred young men and women into the Nine Netherworld Tower. Among them was my sister."

"I see."

The man in white remembered this incident. "So, all these years of painstaking effort were just to threaten me into releasing your sister?"

"As long as you release my sister, Senior Demon Lord, I will do whatever you want with me."

"They really are loyal and righteous."

A playful smile appeared on the man in white's face. "However, I refuse."

The middle-aged Taoist priest stared at him, "Has the Demon Lord considered the consequences? If all these noble sons die in your Merit Tower, they will never let it go. They will definitely suppress you and this tower again..."

The man in white said arrogantly, "So what? Let me tell you the truth, that woman is of no value to me. However, I hate being threatened more than anything else in my life."

Chen Ming, who was listening nearby, realized that the problem with the Merit Pagoda stemmed from this very issue.

Seeing that the two were falling out, he became a little anxious.

No, this Nine Nether Demon Lord is over a thousand years old, how can he still be so childish?
He said loudly, "Please hear me out, seniors."

A demon lord from the Nine Netherworlds and a contemporary celestial master both looked at him.

The Nine Nether Demon Lord said coldly, "Boy, you really have some nerve. Do you really think I won't kill you?"

"Senior, calm down."

Chen Ming broke out in a cold sweat and said, "Since you can make deals with those despicable people, why can't you make a deal with this Celestial Master? There's no need to make things worse. You have so many grand plans to complete, why let such a trivial matter delay your important business?"

The Nine Nether Demon Lord's expression softened slightly. "So you mean I'm going to be blackmailed by this person?"

"How is this a threat? The Celestial Master took this risk for his sister. Such affection moves even me, an observer. Why don't you grant him his request, senior? It would be a wonderful thing."

The Nine Nether Demon Lord looked at him with a half-smile, "You're just spouting flowery words to get yourself out of trouble. You're worried that if this person destroys the core of this place, he'll never be able to leave the Nine Nether Tower again, right?"

"Senior's insight is truly remarkable. However, this matter is beneficial to all three of us—Senior, Celestial Master, and myself—so why not do it? We can clearly achieve a win-win situation; why should we all lose together?"

The Nine Nether Demon Lord chuckled, "You're right. If we can all win, why should we all lose?"

Chen Ming looked at him hopefully, "Senior, have you agreed?"

"Unfortunately, it was no use, because the girl was already dead."

"what?"

Chen Ming and the middle-aged Taoist priest's expressions changed drastically at the same time.

The Nine Nether Demon Lord seemed to relish the despair on their faces, and said with amusement, "Originally, you didn't have to know this cruel truth... How about it?"

(End of this chapter)