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Chapter 601 Qianwu: Have I become the Eastern Ghost Emperor?
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
In the center of the underworld, in Fengdu City, at the Investiture Platform.
This is a majestic platform formed by the foundation of endless stars, surrounded by the waters of the River of Oblivion, and condensed from the fundamental laws of the underworld.
On the high platform, the six illusory figures of reincarnation slowly rotated, exuding a vast aura that made one's soul tremble.
At this moment, the void surrounding the high platform was already densely packed with spectators from the underworld and the three thousand primordial universes, numbering in the hundreds of millions.
Almost all the participants, winners, and even those who reached the corresponding level but failed to participate in the True God Battlefield, Void True God Battlefield, and Eternal True God Battlefield gathered here.
This scene was projected onto the entire underworld and the three thousand primordial universes.
Countless lives witnessed this scene clearly.
Solemnity, solemnity, anticipation, excitement... all sorts of emotions permeated the silence.
Above the heavens, Qin Ming's human form sat on the imperial throne manifested by the Netherworld Palace, with the Six Paths of Reincarnation slowly rotating behind him, his aura perfectly integrated with the entire Netherworld.
He is the supreme ruler of the underworld!
"when--"
A bell rang out from the depths of the River of Oblivion.
All sounds are silent.
Only that echoing voice resonated deep within every soul remained in the world.
Qin Ming slowly raised his eyes.
The tassels of the flat crown gently collided, producing a clear, shattering sound like jade breaking.
His gaze swept over the billions of living beings below the stage. There was no oppressive aura, no divine light, yet everyone who came into his sight, from true gods to the rulers of chaos, involuntarily lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at him.
"When the underworld was first established, the cycle of reincarnation began."
Qin Ming spoke. His voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to resonate simultaneously from every corner of the underworld, clearly penetrating the deepest recesses of the consciousness of every living being.
That was not a sound transmitted through the air, but a resonance of fundamental laws.
"When he is granted a divine position, he will wield power and rule over the netherworld."
Those who have made contributions should be rewarded, and those who have talent should be employed. This is the way of Heaven, and also the law of the underworld!
Now, in my name, the Great Emperor of Fengdu, wielding the primordial will of the underworld and with the authority of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, I stand before this Conferred God Platform—
He paused, and the entire spacetime of the underworld seemed to freeze for a moment.
"By imperial decree, a righteous god is established, ruling over the netherworld!"
boom!
The Reincarnation Platform shone brightly, the six illusory figures rotated faster, and countless profound law runes emerged from the platform, resonating with the origin of the underworld.
A mighty, just, and impartial will descended, inspiring awe in all living beings.
"Imperial conferment, begin!"
Without much preamble, Qin Ming's gaze swept over everyone below, his voice booming.
"The First Edict of the Investiture of the Gods: Establish the Five Ghost Emperors to guard the underworld and establish the foundation of the netherworld!"
Qin Ming's voice suddenly became loud.
"The Eastern Ghost Emperor guards Peach Blossom Mountain, governs countless ghost realms in the Eastern Underworld, and holds the power of life and purification!"
The moment the words fell, a beam of cyan-gold light shot into the sky from the center of the Conferred God Platform on the east side!
Inside the pillar of light, one can see countless illusory images of plants growing, withering, and regenerating in a cycle of life, with a strange fusion of vibrant life and the deathly stillness of the underworld.
At the end of the beam of light, a blurry figure gradually solidified.
That was a middle-aged man dressed in a green imperial robe, with a gentle face; he was none other than Qian Wu!
The true form of the Qianwu is the "Spirit of Life," naturally skilled in the Great Dao of the Origin of Life, and was also his first teacher, providing immense assistance on his path of cultivation.
Moreover, he himself had once served as the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom, so controlling a region was not difficult for him.
At this moment, he stepped into the air and walked towards the pillar of light.
With each step, a phantom peach blossom forest appears beneath one's feet—a projection of Peach Blossom Mountain. The peach blossoms bloom, and as the petals fall, they transform into specks of ghostly fire, beautiful yet eerie.
The instant he fully stepped into the pillar of light—
"boom!"
On the eastern border of the underworld, the phantom of a majestic divine mountain rises from the ground!
The mountain is verdant, but at its summit stands a towering peach tree, its canopy covering half the sky.
The peach tree has no leaves, only crimson peach blossoms.
At the same time, in the eastern sky of the underworld, the originally dark clouds were dispersed, revealing the projection of thousands of stars. These stars were arranged in the shape of a blue dragon, casting a cool starlight.
At this moment, the shaman's mind was also quite complicated.
He knew he would most likely receive one of these imperial honors, but he never expected to be the first one!
Moreover, he is one of the most important of the Five Ghost Emperors!
The Qianwu—no, now the Eastern Ghost Emperor—bowed within the pillar of light: "Your subject obeys the decree!"
The moment he was conferred the title, his cultivation level rose from Eternal True God. With the blessing of the authority of the Underworld, an incomparably vast power enveloped him, making him feel an incredibly terrifying force surging forth.
Peak of the Chaos Realm!
This was not his own power, but as one of the Five Ghost Emperors, he could mobilize the origin of the underworld and control this power.
It can unleash the power of the laws of chaos!
Based on this, the difficulty of cultivation will be reduced by countless times.
Most importantly.
This is one of the highest divine positions in the underworld established by Qin Ming.
His current strength is still at the Chaos Realm, so the Five Ghost Emperors' strength is at most at the Chaos Realm.
When he breaks through to become a God King, Qianwu, as the person with the highest authority, will also see his strength increase accordingly!
One step to the sky!
All eyes below turned to Qian Wu, to the current Eastern Ghost Emperor, their gazes filled with complex emotions.
Those old people, especially from the original universe, felt envy and jealousy.
The former ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom fell three times, becoming destitute and a laughingstock among the many venerable ones.
But he took on a good disciple!
Since Qin Ming rose to prominence, his rise has been meteoric, making him one of the most powerful people in the human race!
How absurd, even ridiculous, is this?
However, before they could even sigh, Qin Ming's booming voice rang out again.
"The Western Ghost Emperor guards Mount Baizhong, governs the western underworld, and wields the power of execution, punishment, and defense!"
"Boom—!"
On the west side of the Conferred God Platform, a platinum beam of killing light tore through the void!
Within the pillar of light, countless phantoms of weapons—swords, spears, halberds, axes, hooks, and forks—rose and clashed, producing the sound of metal striking metal. The sharpness of the weapons caused even the gods watching from afar to feel a stinging pain in their divine bodies.
A figure shrouded in darkness stepped out and into the pillar of light.
Lord of Darkness!
He has not yet broken through to the True God level in order to reach the 90,000-fold genetic level.
But at this moment, its aura was incredibly terrifying.
With each step, a lotus flower blooms beneath your feet, its petals shooting out like sharp blades as it unfolds.
As he fully merged into the pillar of light, a phantom of a sharp-edged divine mountain suddenly appeared at the western border of the underworld!
Countless phantom images of chains and instruments of torture extend from the surface of the mountain.
The Lord of Darkness had already broken through to become the Lord of the Universe in the early days of humanity. As the hidden blade of the human race, he has cleared away countless obstacles and is one of humanity's greatest trump cards.
Similarly, she was Qin Ming's second teacher.
Taking control of the Western Ghost Emperor's position is the perfect fit.
In the western sky, the clouds turned iron gray, and streaks of blood-red lightning streaked through them, like the eyes of divine punishment opening.
The Lord of Darkness—the Western Ghost Emperor—slightly cupped his hands and said, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
His cultivation level also rose to the peak of the Chaos Ruler.
"The Southern Ghost Emperor guards Mount Luofu, governs the Southern Underworld, and holds the power of civilization, refining, and keen observation!"
A pillar of light, as red as blood yet containing the flames of wisdom, rose from the south.
Within the pillar of light, countless chapters of civilization burned, their words transforming into dancing flame sprites.
The Lord of Chaos stepped forward, and as he walked, a path composed of ancient characters appeared beneath his feet.
In the southern underworld, a crimson sacred mountain rises, its summit atop which burns an eternal flame of civilization. Under its glow, the many mysteries of the underworld are revealed.
In the southern sky, the clouds were dyed a reddish-gold color like the sunset, and streaks of shooting stars streaked across the sky. Each shooting star that landed transformed into a bright lamp, illuminating the netherworld.
"Your subject obeys the imperial decree!"
The Lord of Chaos City had a complex look in his eyes. With the original ancestor sealed away, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of the entire human civilization.
This has never changed even after Qin Ming rose to prominence.
Including the 'Hongmeng' which now governs three thousand primordial universes, he is already in charge of it.
Qin Ming's imperial decree was clearly very fitting.
Upon receiving the imperial decree, his cultivation level also reached the peak of the Chaos Ruler, and he became even more adept at deduction, refinement, and monitoring.
"The Northern Ghost Emperor guards Mount Luofeng, governs the northern underworld, and holds power over the netherworld, the realm of the dead, and the pacification of souls!"
A dark blue, almost black pillar of light, carrying an ancient, desolate stillness, rose from the north.
This person is none other than Xue Yong, the first Chaos Ruler of the Jin Dynasty. Although he takes care of his former teachers, he will also give important positions to those with talent.
As Xue Yong stepped into the pillar of light, countless pale blue spider lilies bloomed beneath his feet, opening silently and fading without a trace.
In the northern underworld, a divine mountain, entirely black and shrouded in endless mist, appeared. The mountain seemed to connect to the deepest, most desolate place of the underworld, radiating a power to soothe souls.
"Your subject obeys the imperial decree."
The Northern Ghost Emperor bowed respectfully. Although the Snow Yong Ruler was originally a Chaos Ruler, his strength had suddenly increased dramatically, greatly aiding his cultivation.
"The Central Ghost Emperor guards Baodu Mountain, oversees the Five Ghost Emperors, coordinates the operation of the Underworld, monitors all ghosts and gods, and has the authority to make arbitrary decisions!"
Qin Ming's gaze finally fell on the mountain dweller below.
These words shocked everyone present.
Despite prior speculation, the fact that Qin Ming personally bestowed the title and granted him powers akin to those of a vice-ruler, such as commanding the five directions and making decisions on the spot, still shook the hearts of countless powerful figures.
This means that within the Underworld system, the Mountain-Sitting Guest's status will be second only to Qin Ming himself!
Even the usually placid face of the person sitting on the mountain finally showed a very subtle ripple.
He is the first god-king in the underworld besides Di Ting!
He initially had many doubts about Qin Ming, but eventually he made up his mind, joined Qin Ming's ranks, and occasionally gave Qin Ming guidance under the guise of discussing Dao.
He even risked entering the depths of the spaceship to find the Wu Kingdom's heritage for Qin Ming, causing Qin Ming's strength to skyrocket.
In a sense, he can be considered Qin Ming's third teacher.
With a touch of melancholy, the mountain dweller stepped forward.
As he took this step, the central pillar of light enveloped the Conferred God Platform.
Amidst the five-colored radiance, the peach blossoms of Taozhi Mountain, the weapons of Baizhong Mountain, the civilized fire of Luofu Mountain, the River of Oblivion of Luofeng Mountain, and the profound aura of Baodu Mountain in the center simultaneously appeared!
Amidst the five-colored radiance, the peach blossoms of Taozhi Mountain, the weapons of Baizhong Mountain, the civilized fire of Luofu Mountain, the River of Oblivion of Luofeng Mountain, and the profound aura of Baodu Mountain in the center simultaneously appeared!
The five powers, though seemingly indifferent, pay homage to the central authority.
"Thump!!!"
A deep, muffled sound came from the deepest part of the underworld!
In the central underworld, the illusory image of a divine mountain, whose imposing presence defies description, slowly emerged.
As the Central Ghost Emperor returned to his position, the pillars of light where the four previously appointed Ghost Emperors were located simultaneously emitted a primordial energy that merged with the central chaotic pillar of light!
He had already recovered to the first level of the God King realm.
Although his strength has not increased at this moment, his control over the underworld, as well as his affinity with the Great Dao of Life Origin and the Great Dao of World Origin, are soaring!
The guest sitting in the pillar of light faced Qin Ming and slowly bowed.
"Your subject obeys the imperial decree."
His voice was ancient and deep, like a resounding bell, echoing endlessly.
As he straightened up, the chaotic pillar of light gradually receded, transforming into a simple, unadorned black and yellow robe, and a crown adorning his head.
From then on, all five Ghost Emperors, who held the highest positions below Qin Ming in the Underworld, were granted official titles.
"The Second Edict of the Investiture of the Gods: Establish the Ten Kings of Hell, to preside over the judgment of the underworld and govern the six paths of reincarnation!"
Qin Ming's voice rang out again.
The illusory image of the Six Paths of Reincarnation on the Investiture Platform rotated faster.
"The First Hall is dedicated to King Qin Guang, who oversees life and death in the human world, governs good and bad fortune, guides the souls of the dead, and makes the initial judgments of good and evil!"
A beam of light, interwoven with black and white and imbued with the profound meaning of life and death, descended. Within the beam, the faint image of a gigantic mirror platform could be seen, its light sweeping across and reflecting the merits and demerits of every living being.
The Zerg Queen appears.
Once an enemy of humanity, and also the first True God powerhouse Qin Ming killed, the Ten Thousand Soul Banner was the key to its advancement to the True God level.
At this moment, a vibrant atmosphere prevailed.
"Your subject obeys the imperial decree!"
The Zerg Queen's voice was cold and majestic, and her aura surged wildly as she stepped into the threshold of the Chaos Realm.
Although not as powerful as the Five Ghost Emperors, he is still a true Chaos Realm expert!
"The Second Hall, ruled by King Chujiang, is the Living Hell."
A pillar of light, interwoven with azure ice and dark red blood, fell, revealing within it a terrifying scene of icebergs, blood pools, and bronze snakes and iron dogs tearing apart sinful souls.
Hu Hou was originally the leader of Hu Hou County in the Jin Dynasty.
Her already cold and beautiful face became even more majestic, and the phantom of the Second Hall of Hell unfolded behind her, the endless cold air freezing the souls of the spectators in the distance.
"The Third Hall, ruled by Emperor Song, is in charge of the Black Rope Hell..."
"The Fourth Hall..."
"..."
"The Tenth Court, ruled by the Wheel-Turning King, is in charge of retrieving souls from the various courts, determining their level of good and evil, and sending them to be reborn in the six realms. He oversees the final gate of reincarnation!"
As the light shone, Engineer Peng stepped forward and entered the radiance.
His power surged wildly, and he stepped into the realm of chaos.
Among the Ten Kings of Hell are the Zerg Queen, the master soul of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, powerful figures from the Jin Dynasty, and powerful beings from the Three Thousand Primordial Universes.
There are also elderly people like Engineer Peng.
Peng's talent is beyond doubt.
He was only slightly inferior to the Primordial Ancestor, Luo Feng, Giant Axe, and a few others, and was on par with the Lord of Chaos City and the Lord of Darkness.
Qin Ming will naturally receive special attention and training.
All ten Kings of Hell have returned to their places!
Qin Ming's voice continued.
"The Third Edict of the Investiture of the Gods: Establish the Six Heavens of Luofeng as the central and crucial location of the Underworld, assisting Yama and managing the affairs of the Underworld!"
Six beams of divine light, each with a gentler but purer hue, descended and enveloped the six candidates.
"Zhou Jueyin Heavenly Palace, overseeing the central administration of the underworld and coordinating all palaces and departments—Bai Feng is hereby appointed as its Palace Master!"
Bai Feng stepped into the pillar of light, dressed in a deep purple official robe and wearing a regency crown, his aura surging to the level of a Chaos Ruler.
Bai Feng, the True God, is the fourth disciple of the Lord of Darkness.
He is also Qin Ming's fourth senior brother.
His talent was inferior to others, but when he looked at Bai Feng, Qin Ming's eyes held a hint of a smile.
He had never forgotten how much his senior brother Bai Feng had worked for him.
The World Tree's clone is all thanks to Senior Brother Bai Feng!
"The Thai Sha Liang Shi Zong Tian Gong is in charge of the allocation of resources in the underworld..."
"..."
The six palace masters returned to their positions, and the six beams of divine light transformed into six illusory palace projections, hovering above Fengdu City, echoing the Ten Kings of Hell below, forming the administrative brain of the underworld.
"The Fourth Edict of the Investiture of the Gods: Establish four judges, dedicated to rewarding good and punishing evil, distinguishing merits and demerits, and assisting Yama in judging cases!"
"The judge of the Rewards and Benevolence Department examines the accumulated good deeds of living beings, verifies their blessings, and guides their virtuous souls—granting them the title of Ice Peak..."
"..."
The four judges have returned to their positions, and the four divine lights have been integrated into the underworld's judgment system, making the processes of rewarding good and punishing evil, and supervising the law, more detailed and powerful.
Then came the more refined Seventy-Two Departments, as well as the Heavenly Crafts Hall, the Hall of All Things, and so on. Each imperial decree gradually shaped the framework, structure, and substance of the entire underworld's management and judgment system. .
Among them were three thousand beings from the primordial universe, talents from the original Jin world, and even those who naturally multiplied and were born in the underworld.
Under the Six Paths of Reincarnation system, no genius can be buried.
Even if they die, they will be discovered.
Under the Mirror of Karma, nothing can be hidden; the threads of cause and effect can be seen clearly.
Among them, Hu Yanbo, Qin Ming’s nominal first apprentice, was also granted an official title, although it was not a high-ranking official position, it was still considered a mid-level position.
With the blessing of the Netherworld's origin, his power surged to the level of an Eternal True God.
People like Jia Yi on Earth, and his second uncle, are the same; they don't show off, but that's enough for them.
Their talents are too weak, but with the blessing of the underworld, their future is still limitless.
Once the main systems of the underworld have been officially established.
His gaze then turned to the other side, where the geniuses selected in this battle of three thousand primordial universe powerhouses were located.
A genius born for battle!
Following his gaze, everyone looked at the seventy-two figures standing tall like javelins, and the army behind them.
The Netherworld Army!
If what he previously appointed was the management system for the operation of the underworld, then what he is appointing now is a completely different system—the combat system!
Qin Ming's gaze fell upon the seventy-two quasi-Chaos Realm cultivators, led by Luo Feng. His voice suddenly rose, carrying a metallic, murderous tone:
"Now, I hereby establish the Netherworld Army, the blade to conquer the underworld! You seventy-two of you, having endured countless battles, are hereby appointed as commanders!"
"Feng, Luo Feng, is appointed Commander of the First Legion of the Netherworld Army, holding the title of 'Netherworld Marshal of Life and Death'!"
"Feng, the original ancestor, is the commander of the Second Legion of the Netherworld Army, holding the title of 'Netherworld Marshal of the Void Realm'!"
"Feng, the Giant Axe Commander, is the commander of the Third Legion of the Netherworld Army, holding the title of 'Heaven-Opening Netherworld Commander'!"
"Feng, Kong Yu, is the commander of the Fourth Legion of the Netherworld Army, holding the title of 'Phantom Void Netherworld Marshal'!"
"..."
Seventy-two beams of golden light, far thicker than before and imbued with killing intent and primal power, descended and enveloped the seventy-two powerful figures.
One by one, they stepped into the Conferred God Platform. With the blessing of the Netherworld's primordial power, their strength surged wildly, reaching the Chaos Realm level.
Luo Feng, Giant Axe, Yuan Zu, and the others all had solemn expressions and bowed in gratitude.
Behind the seventy-two Underworld Generals are three thousand selected Underworld Generals, each receiving corresponding buffs that greatly increase their strength, enabling them to command large-scale Underworld warriors.
Then came 100,000 Netherworld Ghost Generals.
……
One after another, divine lights descended, encompassing every aspect of the underworld's operation.
The entire imperial decree ceremony lasted a full day.
When the last golden light of the imperial decree dissipated, the atmosphere before the Reincarnation Platform was completely different.
Each person who is conferred the title has a more solid and complex reincarnation mark on their wrist, with an extremely close connection to the origin of the underworld and a resonance with the entire underworld.
They were now completely bound to the underworld, sharing both glory and shame.
Qin Ming slowly rose from the imperial throne, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over the newly transformed gods of the underworld below.
"Your divine positions have been established, and your authority has been bestowed upon you. It is hoped that you will diligently perform your duties, uphold justice, and continuously cultivate yourselves. Otherwise, your divine positions may be stripped away, and you may even be cast into the eighteen hells!"
Under the laws of the underworld, nothing can hide!
"I humbly obey the Emperor's decree!"
Everyone bowed in unison, and the sound reverberated throughout the underworld.
It even shook the entire Origin Continent!