Soul Town: Claiming the throne? You've asked my Tian Ce Army, haven't you?

Wang Renqing understood perfectly: since the Sword God wasn't interested in the Underworld, there was no need to continue jointly offering a bounty on the Tang Clan.

Moreover, the host of the Fengdu Emperor seems to have some connection with the Tang Clan. They are all on the same side, so there's no point in going against them!

Moreover, being chosen by the Emperor of Fengdu as his guardian deity means his future achievements will definitely surpass those of the guardian deities of the Ten Kings of Hell!

His achievements are even greater than those of the two Ghost Emperors behind the Underworld. If we can win him over to join the Underworld, we should definitely do our best to do so. Even if we can't win him over, we can't afford to offend him...

After a moment's thought, Wang Renqing made a decision: "First, withdraw from the joint bounty, then find out about that person's relationship with the Tang Clan and try to establish communication with him!"

"Let's see how things go later!"

"Well, that's the only way..."

Seemingly remembering something, Lu Shangyu suddenly asked, "Boss, I heard that a Deity-Keeper who can summon an army of the dead has appeared outside the Underworld in the Great Thousand God Realm?"

"Hmm, it's possible that he's a guardian spirit of one of the remaining Ten Kings of Hell. I've already sent Fourth Brother and Sixth Brother to investigate, but there are no results yet..."

Wang Renqing stood up from his seat. "By the way, where's that kid Sheng An?"

"..."

Chapter 374: The sentiment is enough

The Underworld, the Palace of Silent Spirits.

"It's good that you're all alright..."

Shi Mo's image appeared on the divine decree in Wang Sheng'an's hand. He breathed a sigh of relief after learning that they were alright.

He pursed his lips. "By the way, could you please apologize to that child for me? I... broke my promise..."

"It's probably too late!"

Shi Mo turned back to look at the deathly silent Tianluo Abyss behind him, "We've already left there, and we don't know if we'll ever see each other again..."

"OK then……"

Wang Shengan put away the divine decree, sighed, and suddenly a voice came from behind him, "Finished talking?"

Wang Shengan was startled by the voice and stiffly turned his head, only to see Wang Renqing sitting behind him. "Dad... when did you arrive?"

Wang Renqing did not answer the question. After glancing at him, he slowly said, "I heard you had a fight with your eighth and ninth uncles?"

"I do not have……"

When facing his father, Wang Shengan's imposing manner was noticeably lacking. "I just don't quite understand..."

"What don't you understand?"

Wang Shengan hesitated for a moment, "Don't blame family members. Even if there's something wrong, it has nothing to do with those children. Why..."

He didn't continue speaking, but how could a father not understand what his son was thinking?

Wang Renqing patted the seat next to him, "Come sit here..."

After he sat down, Wang Renqing asked, "Sheng'an, let me ask you, what is most important to a power?"

Wang Shengan was silent for a moment, then said, "I don't know..."

"Then let me tell you, it's about continued existence!"

Wang Renqing shook his head and stood up from his seat. "Throughout history, whether it's a family or a dynasty, survival has always been the top priority!"

"As the Lord of the Underworld, my only concern has always been the survival of the Underworld, and all my decisions have been made for its survival!"

"Take Huanmengtian for example. You might think they're opportunists, always siding with whichever side is more powerful, but in my opinion, they're perfect at assessing the situation!"

"Based on this, they started from the bottom and gradually rose to become one of the five major powers in the Great Thousand God Realm. Do you think that was easy?"

He patted Wang Shengan on the shoulder, "It's only because you didn't want to that that I would have sent you there for further studies, so you could learn properly!"

“Saint An, you are the heir to the Underworld. You should understand the meaning of ‘cutting the weeds and eliminating the roots.’ Otherwise, the Tang Clan of today will become the Underworld of tomorrow…”

Wang Renqing walked to the entrance of the main hall, turned his head slightly, and said, "We will soon withdraw from the joint bounty on the Tang Clan. Think it over carefully!"

Watching his father's departing figure, Wang Shengan sighed. He felt a little confused...

……

Thousand Machine City.

"Lord Lingyan, are you going to Thunder Abyss?"

Lin Haiyuan was a little surprised to hear Li Moxuan's plan. The reason was simple: Lei Jintianyuan was the location of the Thunder Domain's main base.

The area was originally a mountainous region with towering peaks. After it became the base of the Thunder Domain, it seems that due to the large number of Thunder-attribute deities, it is often shrouded in dark clouds and plagued by thunderstorms.

Over time, it became a place similar to Qiandao Lake and Wanfeng Lake, where the weather remained unchanged: thunderstorms and raging winds.

"Yes, to resolve the Tang Sect's current predicament, we need to address the root cause of the problem. I plan to start by trying to work on the Thunder Domain!"

"As for the two of you..."

Li Moxuan took out the token left by Lu Weijun and stuffed it into Lin Haiyuan's hand. "Find a place to hide first and gather the remaining members. If all else fails, try going to the Southern District to find the Underworld!"

"The Underworld? But aren't they running a joint bounty? Didn't we just walk right into their trap?"

"So you need to observe for a while first. I reckon they might withdraw the joint bounty soon. Act accordingly..."

Upon hearing that Li Moxuan planned to go to Leijintianyuan, Tang Wunian also wanted to go, but he knew he couldn't help and could only try not to cause trouble from the rear...

Li Moxuan stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry, I'll help you find out about that guy surnamed Liu and avenge Duan Mei!"

"No need, Brother Lingyan..."

Tang Wunian shook his head, "Sooner or later, I will avenge her with my own hands..."

He was unaware that Li Moxuan had already entered the pinnacle of creation, only one step away from immortality, and thought that his divine status was still stuck at the fifth level of creation.

The difference between the fifth realm of creation and the fourth realm of immortality is almost a whole major realm. It is practically impossible to kill someone across realms, so they do not want Li Moxuan to take the risk.

"Just focus on recovering and don't think too much..."

Li Moxuan raised his hand, and the space behind him suddenly shattered. "I'm setting off now. Remember to contact me with the Divine Decree if you need anything..."

"Okay, Brother Lingyan, be careful!"

After saying goodbye, Li Moxuan stepped through the space to the back mountain, walked to the riverbank, and his gaze fell on the small wooden house on the opposite side.

Li Shimin's unexpected voice suddenly rang in his mind, "Boy, what do you want to do?"

"Isn't it obvious? Why don't you pay a visit to your senior?"

"What senior? I finally managed to get you to stay, so don't do anything reckless!"

"I know, I know!"

Li Moxuan crossed the wooden bridge over the river, arrived at the wooden house, and knocked on the door. "Senior, I've come to see you!"

After a long while, a voice came from inside the house, "Come in..."

Li Moxuan pushed open the door and saw the old Taoist priest sitting cross-legged on the kang. Seeing the old Taoist priest looking at him calmly, an invisible sense of oppression immediately surged into his heart.

"senior……"

Li Moxuan composed himself and said, "Thank you so much for saving my life. I'm about to leave, and I came here today specifically to express my gratitude!"

"However, I know that material possessions are beneath your notice, so I intend to invite you to a meal..."

He stretched out his hand, revealing a vegetable basket. "My skills aren't top-notch, but they're not bad either. I'll just offer my humble attempt!"

After saying that, Li Moxuan went into the kitchen without waiting for the old Taoist priest's consent and busied himself with the tasks...

"Hey, will this even work?"

Hearing Li Shimin's voice, which sounded like he was whispering, Li Moxuan smiled and said, "What, is there someone you're afraid of?"

"I'm afraid you'll mess things up and make them angry, understand?"

Li Shimin sighed, "I really don't know why you're doing this. Isn't it unnecessary?"

He didn't think Taiqing would appreciate Li Moxuan's kindness...

"They saved me, so I should at least thank them, right? Wouldn't it be too impolite to just leave without saying a word?"

While washing and chopping vegetables, Li Moxuan said, "No one wants anything I can offer, so I can only treat him to a meal!"

"The sentiment is enough; being too calculating is not good..."

Chapter 375: Snowfall in the First Plain

Soon, Li Moxuan prepared five dishes and a soup, brought them to the table, and also specially brewed a pot of tea and placed it on the table.

"Senior, would you like something to eat?"

Li Moxuan moved the table to the side of the kang (a heated brick bed) and turned to look at the old Taoist priest next to him who was resting with his eyes closed.

Seeing that he didn't move, Li Moxuan served him a bowl of rice and poured him a cup of tea, placing it on the table.

After finishing his work, he put his black robe back on, donned his mask, slung the Seven Star Dragon Abyss Sword over his back, and bowed deeply to the old Taoist priest.

"I have other things to attend to, I'll come see you again later..."

After saying that, Li Moxuan pushed open the door and left. Shortly after he left, the old Taoist priest opened his eyes and looked at the steaming food on the table...

Since his divine power had not fully recovered and spatial jumps consumed a lot of divine power, Li Moxuan decided to travel to the Thunder Abyss on the Sky-Traveling Boat.

Before nightfall, he successfully arrived at Wutong Town, where the Skyship was docked. The enormous Skyship was already moored nearby and would depart the next morning.

After finding out the exact time, Li Moxuan bought his ticket and returned to his rented inn room. He sat by the window, eating while watching the bustling streets outside.

"Emperor Taizong, so from now on you will always be my guardian deity as the Emperor of Fengdu?"

"Well, that should be the case at least until you go back. Anyway, it's enough..."

"So I don't have to fight alone anymore?"

"I'm very busy, so please don't call me unless you encounter any formidable opponents. That's all!"

"..."

Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside, and people on the street began to flee for their lives.

"Monsters are attacking! Run!"