This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 314 Western Ghost Emperor
Xi Zaochi was completely excited. That day, he took the initiative to keep Yin Zhongkan with him, not only having a meal together but also inviting him to his study to organize books.

There weren't many people who could earn Xi Zaochi's high regard, and Yin Zhongkan was one of them, so he himself was no ordinary person. However, after the meal, seeing the old but energetic Xi ​​Gong so excitedly organizing the books, he felt inexplicably uneasy.

The words spoken by the two experts when they left also flashed through Yin Zhongkan's mind.

"Your Excellency, please don't be distracted. Quickly check these books for me. I need to bring them with me. I know the situation in the capital. Many of the books in the collection are incomplete. Your Excellency, Your Excellency?"

Xi Zaochi sat behind a desk piled high with books and waved to Yin Zhongkan on the other side.

"Ah, oh! Yes, yes!"

Yin Zhongkan seemed to wake from a dream, looked up at the old gentleman, who then got up to pick up the books.

"Mr. Xi, you must take care of your health, you absolutely mustn't..."

"I know I shouldn't overwork myself! But look at me, Your Excellency, I look radiant right now, I don't seem tired at all, and I'm in good health, I don't look tired at all."

Xi Zaochi's joy and excitement were palpable, as if he had taken a powerful tonic. Not only was his complexion rosy, but he also walked with a sprightly gait, showing no signs of the old man in the picture.

Seeing this, Yin Zhongkan felt relieved.

Because he believed that he was also involved in the matter, Yin Zhongkan naturally became even more concerned about Xi Zaochi's health.

"Then you must promise me, Lord Xi, that you will take good care of your health and avoid overexertion. I will also explain the situation to His Majesty. Please rest assured!"

"Alright, alright, thank you very much, Your Excellency. Hahahaha, come, come, I actually have some manuscripts from my earlier years. Please help me review them."

The two busied themselves in the Xi family's large study. In this era, there were not many people who had as many books as Xi Zaochi. Even Yin Zhongkan was amazed.
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Meanwhile, Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao passed through many ghostly realms, following the Yin Road of the Mountain and the Yin Road of the River. Gradually, the Yin energy ahead became heavier and heavier, and wherever the Yin and Yang boundaries appeared, there were more and more ghosts.

"We've arrived at the Netherworld Mountain Boundary."

Xi Miao looked up at the distant mountain that was already quite obvious. It was surrounded by small hills, with the mountain towering out in the middle, appearing steep and prominent even from such a distance.

Zhuang Lin was also looking in that direction, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"This is Mount Baizhong, where Master Wang resides!"

The Western Ghost Emperor, one of the Five Ghost Emperors, is considered one of the most orthodox forces of order in the world of the dead, and he can be said to have some connection with Zhuang Lin.

Aside from encountering the ghost generals under the Western Ghost Emperor in the mountains who drove away the spirits of the dead, the spirits rescued from the small evil Buddhist ghost realm at Wanzhang Foguang Temple were later sent to Bazhong Mountain by the ghost generals under the Western Ghost Emperor.

The two continued forward without stopping. By this time, the sun had already set, and the two, who were originally walking in the mortal world, felt that the further they went, the more shrouded in mist seemed to be.

As the sun was about to set, the boundary between yin and yang in front of Mount Baizhong began to blur.

Zhuang Lin frowned slightly. In this situation, if an ordinary person has a special physical condition or weak firepower, they may accidentally enter the Netherworld.

In the Baizhong Mountain area, there are also some landscapes in the netherworld that do not resemble the wilderness, such as city buildings that gradually appear and disappear.

Unlike the ghost realms that Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao had passed through before, where almost no one came out to provoke them, there were already many eyes watching them from the outskirts of the ghost city that appeared in front of Mount Baizhong.

At the distant boundary between Yin and Yang, two immaculate beings, whose presence caused even the turbid air to retreat, suddenly appeared, walking leisurely and clearly not ordinary people.

The ghost city at the foot of Mount Baizhong is formed by surrounding the mountain, or rather, it is divided into several clusters. Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao appeared in the largest one in front of them, and there were many ghostly figures around them, near and far.

In the distance, one can see ghost soldiers and generals leaving the city, and some scattered ghosts are also wandering around.

After dark, when it is time to collect the souls of the dead, the souls of the dead from all directions must be brought along, with Mount Bazhong as the center, and then they will proceed to Mount Tai after passing through Mount Bazhong.

However, this job is not just about collecting the souls of the dead. It also inevitably leads to conflicts with the ghost realms of various places, because the souls of the dead are also seen as resources by those ghost realms. This is the chaos in the world of the dead.

"Da da da da da da."

A rapid clatter of hooves approached, accompanied by a chilling aura. A fully armored warrior, riding a black horse, rode directly from the Ghost City's gates, heading straight for Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao. "Whoa!"

The horse reared up, and the ghost general reined in his mount, then pointed his spear at Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao.

"Please wait! This is the important Baizhong Mountain. Who are you two, and what is your purpose? Please state your names immediately!"

The ghost general seemed rather impolite, but in fact, it was quite different from his usual style. If an ordinary person or ghost got close, the ghost general would not be polite and would sweep his spear at them. But now, although he made a blocking gesture, he did not dare to be too presumptuous.

These two are far beyond my capabilities!
This was the Ghost General's true thought. These two were beyond the mortal realm, and their cultivation was by no means simple. No matter what, the Ghost General was just a ghost. His confidence at this moment came entirely from the Western Ghost Emperor, which was given to him by Mount Bazhong.

Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao stopped there, looking up at the ghost general. They didn't recognize him, and it was impossible for him to be one of the few they knew by chance. He wasn't the one who had passed through the ghostly army, nor was he the one they had seen at the Ghost Festival.

Xi Miao spoke first, with a smile on her face.

"I have no ill intentions towards you, sir. There is a reason for my visit. Please trouble the general to inform the Ghost Emperor that Mr. Zhuang has arrived!"

Just as the ghost general was about to mutter and ask, "What Mr. Zhuang? What kind of way is this to reveal his identity?", his heart suddenly skipped a beat before he could finish speaking!
The ghost general suddenly thought of something.

"Mr. Zhuang?"

Looking at the two again, upon closer inspection, the woman was stunningly beautiful, while the man seemed to be a refined scholar, yet he also possessed an ethereal and otherworldly air. His scholarly demeanor did not make him appear effeminate; on the contrary, upon closer inspection, it exuded a subtle sense of pressure.

Light! Light! A faint, almost imperceptible sense of light!
This is the righteous spirit that is held back but not unleashed!

The ghost general finally realized what was happening, but it was only for a moment.

"Mr. Zhuang! Has the sage Confucian scholar arrived?"

When the ghost general asked this question, Xi Miao smiled faintly.

"Of course!"

Zhuang Lin also bowed slightly to the ghost general at this moment.

"I hope the general will inform them!"

The ghost general was startled; they had really come!

During the Ullambana Festival, the Confucian immortals and the World Honored One discussed the Dao, and later engaged in a debate with various parties, all for the sake of balancing Yin and Yang and ensuring peace in the world of the dead. At least the Five Ghost Emperors and the Taishan side were well aware of this, and they were also the most supportive of him.

The ghost general then hurriedly dismounted, planted his spear to the side, and bowed to Zhuang Lin.

"I pay my respects to you, sir, and to the Fairy Fox Lady. The Emperor had already given instructions that you may enter the city upon your arrival. Please follow me into the city!"

The ghost general's demeanor was completely different from before. He then cast a ghost spell backward, and soon many ghostly figures came from the city. However, they were not malicious, but rather appeared solemn. Among them, there were naturally some who went to report to the Ghost Emperor.
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Deep within the Netherworld at the foot of Mount Baizhong, Master Wang, who was the Ghost Emperor yet still dressed in a Taoist robe, was startled upon hearing the report from the ghost soldiers.

"Is it really the Confucian immortal who has arrived?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know if it's true or not. The general sent me to report this, and Your Majesty needs to verify its authenticity."

Master Wang smiled and waved his hand.

"I doubt anyone would dare to impersonate him. Quickly gather all the department heads and chief clerks, and come with me to welcome him!"

The Five Ghost Emperors did not attend the Ullambana Festival in person, but the people they sent returned and described the process to Master Wang.

If there is anyone in the world who is truly committed to this and can convince others, then Ru Xian is definitely one of them!
Even Master Wang showed sufficient respect at this moment!
In less than a quarter of an hour, Zhuang Lin, who was still walking and looking around as he entered the city with the ghost general, saw a faint light emanating from the dark and gloomy foot of the mountain deep in the city, and a powerful, dense and pure yin energy constantly emerging.

The Western Ghost Emperor himself has arrived, and within the range of that eerie light, the various underworld officials from Mount Baizhong have also followed.
(End of this chapter)