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Chapter 39 Xuan Yizi

In the fifth parallel universe, on the front lines of the battle between the Underworld and the Holy Realm, the flames of war burn fiercely across the heavens and earth like an unending storm.

The explosion of energy was like a dazzling yet deadly firework, continuously bursting in the dim sky.

The sounds of clashing weapons, the roars of soldiers, and their cries of agony intertwined, creating a brutal symphony of war.

Warriors on both sides fought desperately on this scorched earth for their respective beliefs, with lives being lost every moment, and blood staining the dark land unique to the underworld.

Hidden in the shadows of the battlefield, the Ghost King's figure blended into the background like a ghostly shadow, but his heart was filled with raging anger that almost burned through his carefully maintained disguise.

The Cloud Bat Legion unexpectedly changed hands and slipped out of his control. This was not only a loss of a major asset, but also a disruption of part of his carefully crafted plans, like a key piece suddenly being removed from the chessboard.

He transferred all his resentment and frustration to Hades and his confidants, especially the Lion King who always charged ahead and was like a banner of Hades.

"The Lion King, Hades' most loyal fangs and claws, the commander of the Underworld's legions. If we can eliminate him here without anyone noticing, it will surely cause Hades immense pain and severely damage the morale of the Underworld!"

The Ghost King's eyes flashed with a venomous light, and his chilling, viscous killing intent was almost tangible, silently locking onto the Lion King who was charging bravely at the front line.

He was waiting, waiting for a moment when the lion king was exhausted or distracted, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike a fatal blow and allow himself to escape unscathed.

However, he did not know that from a higher-dimensional perspective, Qin Chuan's will was like an invisible net, meticulously and coldly enveloping the entire battlefield.

The Ghost King's supposedly deeply hidden killing intent was as clearly visible as a firefly in the dark to Qin Chuan, whose perception surpassed that of ordinary senses.

Qin Chuan waited patiently, waiting for the moment when the Ghost King could no longer restrain himself and would make his move.

As long as he dares to emerge from the shadows, the Xuanming Nebula power, which is poised to be unleashed but not yet released, will strike him like thunder from the heavens, delivering a fatal blow!

At this critical juncture, where danger lurked in the shadows, a sudden change occurred!

High in the sky, far from the smoke of war, a strange ripple spread through the space like water, and a calm and ancient aura, as if it had been accumulated over countless years, suddenly descended!

A figure, seemingly traversing the river of time and space, disregarded the chaos of the battlefield and slowly descended into the center of the battlefield.

The peaceful yet vast energy fluctuations it emitted actually suppressed and calmed down the intense aftershocks of the surrounding battle, causing an unusual moment of stillness in this chaotic battlefield!

The two sides in the battle involuntarily slowed their movements and looked at the uninvited guest with surprise and uncertainty.

The newcomer was strangely shaped, with a snake's head held high, exuding wisdom and vicissitudes, and a tortoise's body steady as if bearing the weight of the earth. It exuded a distant and boundless aura, and was quite similar to the Xuanwu, the sacred beast that guards the four directions in ancient legends!

The newcomer's gaze was calm yet profound, sweeping across the ravaged battlefield. His voice was not loud, but carried a strange penetrating power: "I am Xuan Yizi from the first parallel universe. I have come not for fighting, but for mediation. I request that the Lord of the Underworld, Hades, and the Elder of Ghost Valley from the Holy Realm appear before me."

“Xuan Yizi…”

Inside the underworld palace, a glint of interest flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes.

This ancient sage from the first parallel universe, as far as he knew, seemed to be the only being in the eternal cycle of reincarnation who could remain conscious and might even have some insight into the truth.

Qin Chuan did indeed have a certain curiosity about him.

Since the other party specifically requested to see him, Qin Chuan no longer concealed his intentions.

The next moment, his figure seemed to materialize from nothingness, appearing before Xuan Yizi without any warning. His dark cloak fluttered slightly, and his aura was as deep as an abyss, as if it could even devour light, forming a stark contrast with Xuan Yizi's peaceful and vast aura.

Meanwhile, the Ghost King, sensing Qin Chuan's appearance and Xuan Yizi's unfathomable aura that made him secretly tremble, cursed the old man for coming at the worst possible time, but dared not continue to lie in wait.

He swiftly concealed all killing intent and evil aura, his face instantly donning a hypocritical facade of benevolence and kindness. Stepping out from the ranks of the Holy Realm troops, he bowed slightly to Xuan Yizi, his tone exceptionally sincere:

"Master Xuan Yizi, I have long admired your name. May I ask what brings you here?"

Seeing that the main figures had all appeared, Xuan Yizi began his persuasion, first looking at Guigu:

"Elder Guigu, the Fifth Parallel Universe is the foundation of the Underworld, that is an indisputable fact. It is unreasonable for the Holy Realm's army to wage war here, which will only increase bloodshed. In my opinion, it would be better to retreat here to prevent more lives from being lost and to preserve the vitality of both realms. What do you think?"

Guigu was worried about not finding a suitable reason to leave so that he could more confidently incite the Snow Emperor to personally lead the expedition when he returned.

At this moment, Xuan Yizi offered a way out, and he naturally took the opportunity to comply, quickly adopting an appearance of being readily accepting advice and suddenly realizing his mistake, nodding in agreement:

“What the master says is very true. It was indeed my oversight that led me to be blinded by the momentary conflict, and I almost made a grave mistake. I will now order the army to withdraw from the fifth parallel universe and restore peace to this place.”

"Want to leave?! Not so easy!"

Upon seeing this, the Lion King roared angrily, took a step forward, and unleashed a powerful aura.

He had already witnessed Guigu's treacherous and despicable nature on the battlefield and knew that this person posed a great threat to Hades and was the culprit who had repeatedly provoked trouble. How could he easily let the tiger return to the mountain?

"You despicable scoundrel, always putting on airs! Today you will pay the price for everything you've done!"

Xuan Yizi ignored the Lion King's anger and turned his gaze directly to the true decision-maker present, his tone remaining calm:

"King of the Underworld, when will this cycle of revenge end? The chain of hatred must eventually be broken by someone. Since Elder Guigu has agreed to withdraw his troops, why not stop here and let them go? Give peace a chance, and give these countless lives a chance to breathe, what do you say?"

The Lion King looked anxiously at Qin Chuan, thinking that given Hades' past behavior, he would definitely not agree to let his nemesis go so easily.

However, to everyone's surprise, Qin Chuan merely glanced at Gui Gu indifferently, then calmly said to Xuan Yizi:

"Alright. For your sake, I'll let them leave the underworld."

"Pluto?!"

The Lion King gasped in disbelief, his eyes filled with incomprehension and resentment.

Qin Chuan slightly raised his hand, a simple yet authoritative gesture that silenced the Lion King's subsequent words. His attitude was clear and left no room for doubt.

Xuan Yizi seemed somewhat surprised that Qin Chuan agreed so readily. He gave him a deep look, his gaze seemingly piercing through the black armor to see the true thoughts deep within this King of the Underworld:

"Thank you, Hades, for your understanding and righteousness."

He then said no more, using his vast and peaceful aura to protect Ghost Valley and the remaining Holy Realm troops, and slowly retreated towards the interdimensional passage leading to the Seventh Universe, as if an invisible barrier had separated the two sides from any possible conflict.

The oppressive atmosphere only eased when Xuan Yizi, Guigu, and the others completely disappeared into the light of the passage.

The Lion King could no longer contain himself and strode to Qin Chuan's side, asking unwillingly:

"King of the Underworld! Why did you let that old scoundrel Guigu go? This man is treacherous and ruthless, harboring evil intentions. Letting him go today is tantamount to releasing a tiger back into the mountains. He will surely become a major threat in the future! We may have a chance to keep him here today!"

Qin Chuan's gaze remained fixed on the direction where the passage had disappeared, as if he could pierce through space and see the departing figure. He slowly said:

"Lion King, do you know what Xuan Yizi is relying on that makes him dare to step into the heart of this battlefield alone to mediate?"

The Lion King was taken aback. He hadn't really thought about it in detail, but he felt that Xuan Yizi had an extraordinary aura. However, he didn't know exactly what made him so powerful, so he shook his head.

"He has a unique skill called Yuan Kongmie."

Qin Chuan's tone became more serious, and the surrounding space seemed to tremble slightly at the mention of his name:

"Once this move is used, it can forcibly create an independent metaspace, sealing all life and energy within its range, regardless of friend or foe, and isolating them from the real world. Even if Xuehuang and I are within its range, we risk being permanently imprisoned, and the outcome is uncertain."

The Lion King gasped, his face filled with shock and lingering fear. He had never sensed such terrifying and ruthless power from the seemingly peaceful and harmless Xuan Yizi.

"To completely fall out with the unfathomable Xuan Yizi for the sake of Guigu, and even be dragged into the meta-space, leaving the underworld leaderless, would be a losing proposition."

Qin Chuan made a calm, even ruthless, judgment:

"Guigu is nothing more than a minor ailment, a clown who jumps around. We will deal with him in due time. There is no need to rush and take such a risk."

Upon hearing this, the Lion King trembled slightly. He understood that Hades' considerations were for the greater good, for the stability of the underworld, and for Hades' own safety.

Rationally, he knew it was the right choice.

But emotionally, his clenched fists remained tightly closed, his nails almost digging into his palms.

He recalled how he had almost caused Lady Phoenix's death due to his inadequate protection; he also recalled Guigu's various despicable acts on the battlefield, including repeated attempts to assassinate him.

A strong sense of self-blame and determination welled up in my heart.

He must do something to rectify any possible mistakes and eliminate potential threats to Hades and the Underworld.

"Pluto is far-sighted and considers the overall situation. Your subordinate understands."

The Lion King lowered his head, his voice low, trying to conceal the turbulent emotions within him:

"I shall take my leave now to handle post-war military affairs and take stock of casualties."

Qin Chuan nodded, his figure slowly dissipating as if merging into the shadows, leaving the front line where the war had just ended.

However, after disbanding most of his troops and arranging basic defenses, the Lion King left behind a group of elite warriors, led by the Golden Lion and the Silver Lion, who were the core and most loyal members of the Lion Clan and had gone through countless life-and-death trials with him.

Looking at his brothers who had followed him for many years, with resolute eyes and a willingness to die for him, he could no longer suppress the burning flame in his heart.

His eyes burned with a resolute, almost tragic flame as he said in a deep voice:

"Brothers! Hades is magnanimous and unwilling to clash with Xuan Yizi, lest it lead to unpredictable consequences. Therefore, he spared Guigu. This is the benevolence of a king, and also a necessary measure!"

He abruptly changed the subject, his voice filled with murderous intent: "But this scoundrel from Guigu is treacherous, despicable, and cunning as a fox. He poses a great threat to the King of the Underworld, and his intentions are wicked. He must not be allowed to live! The King of the Underworld is hesitant to act due to his many concerns, so let us do this 'unwise' thing!"

He suddenly waved his hand and said resolutely:

"We will secretly infiltrate the Holy Realm to carry out the decapitation operation! We will spare no effort to kill Ghost Valley! Even if it is a den of dragons and tigers ahead, even if we all die in the Holy Realm, we will eliminate this scourge for the Underworld King and prevent future troubles! This is the highest loyalty and dedication of us Lion Clan warriors to the Underworld King!"

"We swear to follow the Lion King to the death! To slay Guiguzi!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Golden Lion, Silver Lion, and the others roared in unison, their voices suppressed yet filled with an iron will and a determination to die.

They knew this was almost a one-way street, but for Hades and for the Lion King's beliefs, they were willing to die for it.

An assassination squad, driven by a death wish, quietly took shape, like a dagger honed in the dark, ready to plunge into the treacherous seventh parallel universe.

The Lion King will use his own methods, with blood and life, to clear the obstacles for Hades and make up for the irreconcilable sense of dereliction of duty in his heart.

Chapter 40 Betrayal and Defection

The Lion King's operation, infiltrating the seventh parallel universe with his elite Golden Lions and Silver Lions, was as secretive as a shadow, yet it could not escape Qin Chuan's vast perception that covered many parallel universes.

His thoughts, like an invisible spider web, extend to every corner, clearly reflecting the rustling of wind in the underworld and the energy ripples of parallel universes in his mind's mirror.

However, Qin Chuan did not intervene, nor did he even send a warning.

Because he knew that although the Lion King's journey was perilous, it was an inevitable part of his destiny, and another adventure awaited him. Too much interference would only make things worse.

Not long after the Lion King's figure disappeared on the edge of the underworld, a peaceful and ancient strange energy rippled once again.

Xuan Yizi's figure, as if he had never left, silently re-emerged in the dimness of the Underworld Palace, silently facing Qin Chuan on the throne.

“The King of the Underworld is a man of great wisdom and righteousness.” Xuan Yizi cut to the chase, his aged voice echoing in the empty hall. “He should understand that what seemed like stopping the Lion King and saving Ghost Valley and the Holy Realm forces was actually averting a catastrophe for the Underworld.”

Qin Chuan's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, remaining silent as an abyss, awaiting his next words.

"If Guigu, as one of the elders of the Holy Realm, were to perish here, the Snow Emperor would be furious and would surely launch a full-scale attack with all the strength of the Holy Realm."

Xuan Yizi continued in a serious tone:

"With the Underworld's current strength, even with the Underworld King in charge, it would be difficult to contend with the Snow Queen's personal expedition and the power of the entire Holy Realm. At that time, war will break out, and the foundation of the Underworld may be in jeopardy."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan's lips curled into a cold, ambiguous smile, his voice deep and magnetic: