My son is about to break through.

Refine Qin Guang's seal.

Gu Qingfeng then focused on studying this treasure.

Although he had already obtained some of the benefits of this treasure after refining it.

But vaguely.

Gu Qingfeng understood.

I don't yet truly understand Qin Guangyin's existence.

for the rest of the time.

Gu Qingfeng didn't cultivate at all; instead, he focused all his attention on the immortal artifact in his hand.

Although cultivation is important.

But mastering such immortal artifacts is even more important.

After all.

What is the purpose of cultivation?
It's simply about improving one's strength.

But how can a slight improvement in cultivation level compare to the boost brought by an immortal artifact?

Just like the Chaos Saint Lord back then, if we were to simply talk about strength, he would never be a match for Gu Qingfeng and the Taiyi Saint Lord.

However, thanks to that half-step immortal artifact, the Chaos Saint Lord's strength was forcibly raised to an astonishing level.

The opponent, single-handedly, held his own against four people.

Moreover, when he fell, the Chaos Saint Lord not only dragged the Divine Mountain Saint Lord down with him, but also severely injured the other three.

Do this step.

It was all because of a half-step immortal artifact.

These treasures, which haven't truly entered the ranks of immortal artifacts, already possess this level of power. If they were true immortal artifacts, they would be even more terrifying.

For Gu Qingfeng.

If Qin Guangyin were to self-destruct, he suspected there was a chance that even a true immortal would be killed.

certainly--

If he were to do that, he wouldn't have a good ending either.

After all, Gu Qingfeng didn't know whether the Immortal Grand Celestial Venerable would die from the self-destruction of the Immortal Artifact, but he himself was definitely doomed.

The self-destruction power of such a supreme treasure is completely indiscriminate, and there is no time to escape.

and so.

Qin Guangyin revealed his own actions.

This is just a last resort, a way to perish together.

Gu Qingfeng would not use it unless he was truly in dire straits.

……

as time flows.

Gu Qingfeng focused his divine sense into the black immortal seal, silently comprehending its profound Daoist principles.

He didn't know how much time had passed when he suddenly sensed an extremely mysterious aura from Qin Guangyin.

That moment.

Almost instinctively, Gu Qingfeng poured his own power into Qin Guangyin.

"boom!"

A terrifying aura erupted from the black immortal seal, and a black, eerie light shot out, landing on the void above the immortal palace.

The void trembled and twisted, and a black vortex appeared out of nowhere.

"This is--"

As Gu Qingfeng looked at the black vortex, he instinctively felt a strong sense of threat, as if some irresistible danger lurked behind it.

however.

Aside from the danger.

There was also a faint sense of familiarity about it.

It was as if something in the dark was drawing me in.

half an hour.

Gu Qingfeng looked surprised and uncertain, as if he had just realized something.

"Could the Netherworld be located behind this black vortex?!"

The moment the thought popped into my head, I couldn't suppress it anymore.

The Netherworld!

Gu Qingfeng took a deep breath and sensed with his divine sense bit by bit. The familiar feeling became more and more obvious, allowing him to be almost 100% certain that the space connected behind this black vortex was the legendary Netherworld.

after all--

Gu Qingfeng had recently entered the Netherworld with his divine sense, so he was naturally aware of its existence.

Just saying.

There are some differences between entering with divine thought and entering with one's true body.

Looking at the black vortex in front of him, Gu Qingfeng took a deep breath, but ultimately decided against entering it.

As the power he poured into Qin Guangyin dissipated, the black vortex also vanished.

Until this moment.

Gu Qingfeng then understood Qin Guangyin's other function: to communicate with the underworld.

No matter where he is, he can use Qin Guangyin to open the entrance to the Netherworld and enter the Underworld.

Normally.

This kind of approach is equivalent to being invincible from the start.

If you encounter an opponent you can't defeat, you can simply escape into the netherworld to avoid them.

That space does not exist in the Endless Immortal Realm. Even if top experts wanted to break through the barrier and directly enter the Netherworld, it would not be so easy.

To know.

At its peak, the Netherworld possessed unfathomable power.

The Ten Kings of Hell.

They are all beings who are suspected to be at the level of immortality.

Unfortunately, this method is no longer very effective now.

"With the fall of the Ten Kings of Hell, the Netherworld has already undergone strange changes. At this time, truly entering the Netherworld is less about finding a glimmer of hope and more about courting death!"

Gu Qingfeng shook his head inwardly, recalling some of the things he had seen in the Netherworld.

The horror of the underworld.

It's not something he can get involved in right now.

The dangers there are unpredictable.

Although Gu Qingfeng did not know how prosperous the Netherworld was back then, the fact that a force could shatter the entire Netherworld and cause the fall of all its powerful figures was enough to demonstrate that the latter was no ordinary entity.

It's like a celestial realm. If too many cultivators fall, their lingering resentments can gather together and cause strange changes.

Not to mention.

The vast underworld.

It is a place where the souls of the dead gather.

This way.

The destruction of the Netherworld and the resulting eerie dangers need no further explanation.

Subsequently.

Gu Qingfeng's gaze returned to Qin Guangyin. This black seal contained a powerful Daoist energy, and with a thought, this treasure disappeared into his palm.

"I will go to the Netherworld, but not now. I will wait until I break through to the Ninth Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerable before I consider entering the Netherworld!"

Nine Tribulations Great Heavenly Venerable!
This is Gu Qingfeng's background.

Prior to this.

He will not step into the underworld.

The dangers of the Netherworld are not so simple. To truly enter it, one must have strength comparable to that of an immortal, even if one does not possess strength comparable to an immortal.

Gu Qingfeng believed that if he could break through to the Ninth Tribulation level one day, combined with his own foundation and the Qin Guang Seal in his hand, his strength would definitely be incomparable to that of an ordinary Ninth Tribulation Grand Celestial Venerable.

that time.

Even if he cannot compare to the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable, he is definitely not far behind.

Only when that stage is reached will it be the true time to enter the Netherworld. Ultimately...

In the past, the underworld was at its peak.

Since it contains the legacy left by King Qin Guang, it might also contain the legacy left by the other Ten Kings of Hell.

Don't say anything else.

The imperial seal of the Ten Kings of Hell alone is an unparalleled opportunity.

Not to mention.

There are other things in there.

Given this opportunity, Gu Qingfeng would naturally not give up; he simply needed to wait for the right time before entering.

Think of this.

Gu Qingfeng then calmed his mind and communicated with the Yellow Springs Path once again.

Gu Qingfeng's divine sense disappeared into the Great Dao River, but this time, he did not appear in the Yellow Springs or the Netherworld, but in a boundless void.

This place is boundless and seems to have no end, yet within this void, an extremely majestic figure stands there.

The opponent's body was infinitely large, capable of supporting the entire chaotic universe, like an unparalleled demon god in mythology, exuding a terrifying aura with every move.

This figure.

Gu Qingfeng was no stranger to him.

The other party is the being that has been suppressing the Yellow Springs.

But this was the first time Gu Qingfeng had encountered such a being at such close range.

That aura, as deep as an abyss, made him feel as if his breath had stopped.

"You came!"

A voice appeared out of nowhere, causing the void to tremble violently, as if a raging storm had been stirred up in the vast chaos.

that moment.

Gu Qingfeng witnessed the evolution of the Immortal Realm and the birth and death of the universe. Every word and action of the other party seemed to contain absolute power.

"Junior Gu Qingfeng, I do not know your name, senior. What is the purpose of bringing me here?"

He slightly bowed, his words neither humble nor arrogant.

The voice came again just as Gu Qingfeng finished speaking.

"I have long forgotten my name; all people call me Lord of Mount Tai!"

Lord Taishan!

Upon hearing this name, a look of doubt appeared on Gu Qingfeng's face.

The other party seemed to notice Gu Qingfeng's confusion and then calmly said.

"My existence is extremely ancient, so it's normal that you haven't heard of me. Long ago, I ruled the Netherworld, enlightened the Ten Kings of Hell, and became the Lord of the Netherworld!"

this sentence.

This caused Gu Qingfeng to be deeply shaken.

Lord of the Underworld!

This is incredibly valuable.

this moment.

He finally understood what the four characters "Lord of Mount Tai" truly represented.

"I never imagined that you, senior, were the Lord of the Underworld!"

"Yes, I was once the Lord of the Underworld, but as you should have seen, the Underworld is now shattered, the Ten Kings of Hell have fallen, and even I have perished—"

Lord Taishan sighed softly. Upon hearing these words, Gu Qingfeng felt an overwhelming surge of sadness.

This situation only made him more shocked by the power of the Lord of Mount Tai.

Every word and action.

Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness!
All of these can affect one's mind and spirit.

Such strength is simply horrifying.

"senior!"

Gu Qingfeng was about to say something when he was interrupted by the Lord of Mount Tai.

"I know you have doubts, but there's no need to interrupt me. I will tell you what I need to tell you!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng shut his mouth.

Lord Taishan slowly said, "However, over the long years, too many of my memories have faded. If it weren't for your last entry into the Yellow Springs Road, which attracted the attention of a wisp of my lingering will, you wouldn't have had the opportunity to enter the Netherworld."

"I never expected that your trip to the Netherworld would lead you to receive the legacy of King Qin Guang!"

"Qin Guangyin's power has allowed me to regain my senses temporarily. There are some things I will tell you!"

The Lord of Mount Tai spoke in a calm and unhurried manner, with occasional pauses, as if recalling some long-lost memories.

He has existed for so long that it's impossible to remember exactly how many years have passed.

After a moment of silence, the voice of the Lord of Mount Tai rang out again.

“I remember now. The thing on you is a piece of creation that I captured after glimpsing a part of supreme mystery before I perished.”

This stroke of fate is wondrous and possesses infinite possibilities.

Now that the Netherworld is shattered, you can use this opportunity, with Qin Guang's Seal as your foundation, to rebuild the Netherworld and become its new ruler!

As Lord Taishan spoke, his body, which stood in the chaotic universe, moved. His right hand, as large as a galaxy, spread out its five fingers, and a profound and mysterious power of Dao arose from there.

Upon witnessing this power, Gu Qingfeng's mind resonated, and a surge of energy welled up within him, instantly making him understand the source of this power.

"Properties panel!"

Gu Qingfeng blurted it out.

He never imagined that the cheat code he had gained from being reborn into this world would be related to the Lord of Mount Tai.

"Property panel... Is that what you call it?"

Lord Taishan smiled wryly.

"Compared to the attribute panel, I prefer to call it Creation. This Creation has infinite mysteries. If I had obtained it earlier, I might have truly taken that final step."

Unfortunately, I ultimately failed—

There was a pause.

With a wave of his right hand, the mysterious power of creation fell upon Gu Qingfeng.

In an instant.

Having obtained this profound and wondrous creation, Gu Qingfeng felt as if some extraordinary change had occurred within him.

But before he could truly understand these changes, he heard the voice of the Lord of Mount Tai again.

"The workings of creation are mysterious, and their magnitude depends on how you use them. However, I still suggest that you use this creation to re-establish the order of the underworld and open up the cycle of reincarnation in the netherworld."

I can see that the power within you does not actually belong to you, but rather comes from this destiny. If one day this destiny leaves you, you will be cast down to the mortal realm.

Based on the creation of creation and guided by the Qin Guang Seal, the Netherworld will be opened up. Once you take charge of the Netherworld, you will be able to truly make the power of creation your own.

When you reach the heights I once stood at, perhaps you'll have the opportunity to do things I never did—

"Furthermore... time is running out. The time left for this chaotic realm is already very limited. If we cannot take that final step, even if we reach the pinnacle of immortality, we will still be doomed."

"I have been gone for countless years, and this lingering power of my will is almost gone. I have told you everything that needed to be told. How far you go from here depends entirely on your own fate..."

As the Lord of Mount Tai finished speaking, the entire chaotic void suddenly shattered, and the majestic body that supported the chaos like an unparalleled demon god gradually became illusory.

"senior--"

Gu Qingfeng's expression changed, and just as he was about to speak, he saw that the chaotic void had been completely annihilated.

but.

Just as Gu Qingfeng was leaving this space, he heard the last voice of the Lord of Mount Tai in his mind.

"Remember...time is running out, remember that!"

……

After uttering the last sentence, Gu Qingfeng's divine sense returned to his body.

however.

Even after he came out of that space, he was still in a daze, his mind replaying what he had just seen and heard.

A long time passed.

Gu Qingfeng exhaled a breath of stale air, his expression more complex and solemn than ever before.

"Lord of Mount Tai... the power of creation!" (End of Chapter)