My son is about to break through.

Open up the netherworld!
Lord of the Underworld!

To take charge of the great path of order!

It can be said.

Gu Qingfeng is now a true representative of this.

The only pity right now is that the Underworld is too weak, making it difficult for him to improve his strength much. If the Underworld were to advance further in the future, things would be different.

and.

As the ruler of the underworld.

The stronger the Underworld becomes, the greater the benefits will be for Gu Qingfeng.

Just say it.

Promotion in the underworld.

It won't allow him to break through his cultivation level directly.

but.

If the Underworld can be upgraded, and if Gu Qingfeng were to enter the Underworld in his true form, he could maximize the power of the Underworld.

Give a simple example.

If the Netherworld that Gu Qingfeng currently controls is the former Netherworld, then even if he is only a First Tribulation Celestial Venerable, he can suppress immortals within the Netherworld.

this--

These are the benefits of being promoted in the underworld.

but.

Getting to that point isn't so easy.

The easiest way to advance in the Underworld right now is to accumulate experience little by little over time.

Of course, there are shortcuts available.

If Gu Qingfeng can obtain the imperial seals of the other ten Kings of Hell, then it is hoped that the Underworld's foundation will be greatly enhanced in a short period of time.

"The Lord of Mount Tai is the ruler of the underworld. Although the Ten Kings of Hell are not as powerful as the Lord of Mount Tai, they are the true core force of the underworld."

If the Lord of Mount Tai does not appear, the Ten Kings of Hell become the supreme beings.

Therefore, the Ten Directions Yama Emperor Seal contains the original power of the underworld in the past.

No wonder the Lord of Mount Tai instructed me to use Qin Guang's seal as a foundation to merge with the power of creation and open up the underworld!

In the past, Gu Qingfeng would not have been able to truly understand the intentions of the Lord of Mount Tai.

But it's come to this point.

He finally understood what the other person meant.

The Qin Guang Seal contains the origin of the old underworld. With this origin combined with the power of creation, it will be much easier to open up a new underworld.

in contrast.

Without Qin Guangyin, even with the power of creation, it wouldn't have been easy for Gu Qingfeng to open up or even perfect the Underworld.

It's not that it's impossible to do with the power of creation, but rather a matter of time.

Having Qin Guangyin can save you from many detours, but without Qin Guangyin, you will need to lay the foundation of the underworld yourself little by little, which may take ten times, a hundred times, or even a thousand times or ten thousand times longer.

In addition-

If there is no Qin Guang seal.

It is impossible for the underworld to have such a foundation so soon after its establishment.

visible.

How important is a Qin Guang seal to the underworld?

Although Qin Guangyin is an immortal artifact, exchanging an immortal artifact for a newly created underworld seems like a loss.

But everything should be viewed from a long-term perspective.

Short-term losses.

The situation was different in the later stages.

"If we could obtain the imperial seals of the remaining nine Yama Kings, then the Underworld might be able to step into the realm of immortality in one step."

The thought popped into Gu Qingfeng's mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

Good idea though.

But it's not something we can do right now.

Again.

The old underworld is now incomplete, and many living beings have perished there. It contains great terror, so if you really want to enter, you must be absolutely prepared.

Subsequently.

With a thought, Gu Qingfeng conjured a black imperial seal.

This imperial seal is very similar to Qin Guang's seal, but there are also essential differences. The former does not contain the same powerful aura as Qin Guang's seal, but it gives people a feeling of facing the supreme.

This seal.

That is the seal of the Prefect.

What this represents is the authority of the Lord of the Underworld.

"The current Lord's Seal is roughly equivalent to a sixth-grade Creation Treasure. However, such treasures can grow. As the Underworld gradually advances, the Lord's Seal will eventually be able to break through to the level of an Immortal Artifact, or even higher."

Gu Qingfeng felt the power within the Lord of the Mansion's Seal, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Seal of the Prefect.

That's his trump card now.

Although the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation is also a treasure that can be upgraded, in terms of potential, it is not even worthy of being compared with the Lord of the Palace Seal.

The former's limit is a ninth-grade creation treasure, but the latter has the potential to become an immortal artifact.

Precisely.

The potential of the Lord's Seal is limitless.

How far it can go depends entirely on the level of the underworld.

As things stand now, with the Underworld newly established, the Lord's Seal can only be at the sixth rank.

Subsequently.

Gu Qingfeng's figure then disappeared.

When he reappeared, he was already inside the Gu family's forbidden area.

Here.

It is a city with many ancient inhabitants.

Many members of the Gu family throughout history failed to break through to the Heavenly Venerable Realm, but dared not perish. Instead, they forged the Ancient City of Life and waited for the opportunity to break through.

Over millions of years, the number of ancient cities with life here has been numerous.

After all, for the Gu family now, the resources needed to build the Ancient City of Life are negligible.

Anyone with a certain status or position has the right to build an ancient city of life.

at this time.

Gu Qingfeng stepped into an ancient city of life.

As he entered, the ancient city of life trembled slightly, and a power revived from the depths of the city, which then transformed into the figure of a person.

"Your subordinate greets Your Majesty!"

The other party was none other than Gu Peng.

Although he received the essence blood of a Heavenly Venerable from Gu Qingfeng, his talent was ultimately mediocre, and even with abundant resources, he was unable to truly break through to the Heavenly Venerable realm.

So when his lifespan was about to end, Gu Peng chose to go to the Ancient City of Life to sleep.

although.

Gu Peng is not a member of the Gu family by blood.

However, as one of the earliest people to follow Gu Qingfeng, the other party's position in the Gu family is unshakeable.

Even the first generation of the Gu family, including Gu Yang, showed great respect to Gu Peng.

and so.

Gu Peng certainly has the right to go to the ancient city of life to slumber.

Looking at the person in front of him, Gu Qingfeng said calmly, "With your current talent, it will be very difficult for you to break through to the Heavenly Venerable realm. You may never have the chance to leave the Ancient City of Life again in your entire life."

But now, I'm giving you a chance to leave the ancient city of life. Are you willing?

"Your Majesty, I will obey your orders!"

Gu Peng said respectfully.

For him, whether or not he leaves the ancient city of life is not important; what matters is that he can serve it.

Regarding loyalty.

Gu Peng is beyond question.

See here.

Gu Qingfeng nodded in satisfaction, and then pointed a finger, instantly turning Gu Peng's body into ashes, leaving only a wisp of his soul.

Gu Peng was slightly taken aback by this sudden turn of events, but he quickly recovered.

He didn't speak, but stood quietly in place, waiting for Gu Qingfeng's next order.

See this.

With a thought, Gu Qingfeng directly captured Gu Peng and brought him into the underworld. The scene shifted.

When he reappeared, both of them were already in the underworld.

Upon seeing the scene before him, Gu Peng's previously calm expression suddenly changed, and shock appeared in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, where is this place?"

"This is the underworld!"

Gu Qingfeng's words caused Gu Peng's expression to change again.

Hell!

The name was both unfamiliar and familiar to him.

Looking at the scene before him, Gu Peng said with a face full of shock, "There really is an underworld in this world! I always thought it was just a fictional story!"

It's no wonder he thought that way; since he embarked on his cultivation journey, he had never seen the so-called underworld.

When a cultivator falls, it is always because their soul is annihilated.

and so.

The existence of the underworld.

Gu Peng didn't take it seriously.

But now, Gu Qingfeng is telling him that this is the underworld, so it's no wonder that Gu Peng is shocked.

but--

That's all.

Gu Qingfeng said, "The Underworld has only recently been established, and many positions are vacant. You can now be King Qin Guang of the Underworld, in charge of all matters concerning the Underworld."

The words fell.

Gu Qingfeng immediately summoned the Lord of the Underworld Seal, and instantly the Underworld trembled as an extremely profound Daoist power descended and entered Gu Peng's body.

In an instant.

Gu Peng felt an extremely powerful force surge forth. His previously destroyed physical body seemed to be reforged under the power of the underworld, and his soul was also undergoing some transformation.

Time may seem to have passed for a long time, but in reality it is only a moment.

After Gu Peng realized what was happening, he felt the difference within himself.

His cultivation level is still the same!

but--

An unprecedented surge of vitality gave Gu Peng a long-lost feeling.

In the past, when life was nearing its end and one's vital energy and blood were declining, there was always the possibility of passing away peacefully. But now, that feeling is completely gone.

Gu Qingfeng said, "You are King Qin Guang, and you are nourished by the power of the underworld. Although you have not broken through to the Heavenly Venerable Realm, you are still capable of attaining immortality."

Furthermore, since you possess the Qin Guang Seal, you can mobilize the power of the underworld. As long as you remain within the underworld, no one below the Fourth Tribulation Heavenly Venerable can be your match.

Besides, you can also cultivate on your own; one day you will have the opportunity to ascend to the Heavenly Venerable realm!

This is another function of the underworld.

To confer official titles.

To allow cultivators who cannot achieve immortality to enjoy the benefits of immortality.

after all.

For other cultivators, granting someone immortality is certainly no easy task.

But for the underworld, granting immortality is not a big problem.

Although doing so will indirectly consume some of the Netherworld's power, that's all.

but.

The position of the Ten Kings of Hell is extraordinary, and Gu Qingfeng would not bestow it upon them rashly.

After all, once such a position is taken, any subsequent changes will cause turmoil in the underworld.

so far.

Gu Qingfeng's target among the Ten Kings of Hell was only Gu Peng.

As for the other descendants of the Gu family, to be honest, there aren't many who are truly qualified to serve as the Ten Kings of Hell.

In addition-

For Gu Qingfeng.

Strength and talent are not important; what matters is loyalty.

After all, strength can be improved later in life, but changing loyalty is not so easy.

"Thank you for the title, Your Majesty!"

On the other side, Gu Peng gradually regained consciousness, feeling the changes in himself and the responsibilities of the Ten Kings of Hell. He quickly suppressed his excitement and then bowed respectfully.

He became one of the Ten Kings of Hell.

For him, it was like a meteoric rise to the top.

How could Gu Peng not be moved by such a favor?

He is very clear.

Gu Qingfeng could easily have someone else take on such a prestigious position, since he himself is quite ordinary in terms of strength and talent.

There is no shortage of powerful figures in the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, and there are many members of the Gu family bloodline. However, Gu Qingfeng insisted on making him the King of Qin Guang. How could Gu Peng not understand the kindness he owed him?

Because he understood this, Gu Peng became even more loyal to Gu Qingfeng.

"Remember, now that the management of the Ghosts is in your hands, you must take everything seriously. In addition, I grant you the power to appoint Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Generals."

However, such investiture concerns the very essence of the underworld and cannot be done arbitrarily.

"My subordinate understands!"

Gu Peng nodded.

Subsequently.

Gu Qingfeng then gave some more instructions and sent the other party to the Qin Guang King's Palace to begin handling matters of the underworld.

If we consider the underworld as described in ancient stories, above the Ten Kings of Hell are the Five Ghost Emperors.

but--

A story is a story, and reality is reality.

From what the Lord of Mount Tai said, and the information left in Qin Guang's seal, Gu Qingfeng learned that the Lord of Mount Tai was the supreme being of the underworld, and then came the Ten Kings of Hell.

The so-called Five Ghost Emperors do not exist.

of course.

As the Lord of the Underworld, Gu Qingfeng can also be ranked above the Ten Kings of Hell and below the Lord of Mount Tai, with the additional position of the Five Ghost Emperors.

However, such practices are unnecessary.

At least.

It's not very meaningful now.

After all, the higher the position established in the underworld, the greater the power it wields, and the more essence it consumes.

Each of the Ten Kings of Hell requires a great deal of primordial energy.

This means that this underworld has merged with Qin Guangyin, which contains the origin of the old underworld. Therefore, Gu Qingfeng's investiture of Gu Peng did not cause any turmoil.

Otherwise, if a different King Yama were to appear, it would inevitably cause a significant reduction in the essence of the underworld.

This is why Gu Qingfeng has only bestowed titles upon Gu Peng so far.

It's not just a matter of choosing the right people; there's a more fundamental issue at play.

And below the Ten Kings of Hell.

These are the Four Judges!

The Twelve Yin Generals!

Then come the so-called Ox-Head and Horse-Face, as well as Black and White Impermanence, and so on.

Below these are the so-called ordinary ghost generals and ghost soldiers.

Gu Qingfeng only grants Gu Peng the power to appoint ghost generals and ghost soldiers because he considers that the source of the underworld cannot be used indiscriminately. Even positions like Ox-Head and Horse-Face require a considerable amount of source.

Since the underworld has not been established for long, it naturally needs to be meticulous in its planning.

Compare.

Ordinary ghost soldiers and ghost generals are no problem.

These ghost soldiers and generals are not entitled to immortality. Although they are given the ability to live a second life by the underworld, they will eventually have to enter the cycle of reincarnation again when the time comes.

However, if we go to the next level, such as Ox-Head and Horse-Face, they can achieve immortality in the underworld, so the two are naturally different.

"With Gu Peng becoming King Qin Guang and in charge of managing the affairs of the underworld, I no longer need to focus too much attention on the underworld."

In this way, I can focus on comprehending the Great Dao of the Netherworld and improving my strength!

Gu Qingfeng pondered to himself.

He appointed one of the Ten Kings of Hell because he wanted to find someone who could manage the underworld.

if not.

Now that there are many true spirits among the three thousand ghost soldiers in the underworld, Gu Qingfeng has to do everything himself and doesn't have that much time to take care of these trivial matters in the underworld.

But things are different now.

With Gu Peng handling things, Gu Qingfeng no longer needed to bother with many trivial matters, which was exactly the result Gu Qingfeng wanted. (End of Chapter)