Lao Liu was the first to declare his stance: "Fifth Brother's command, we dare not disobey!"
"See you on Xuanwu Island in three days!"
Even though they knew it was highly likely their identities would be exposed.
But all along, Yue Shan was the most prestigious hall master in the Anti-Heaven Cult.
Second only to the Cult Master.
Ten thousand years ago, the Anti-Heaven Cult Master and the Emperor of Fengdu perished together.
After that.
Yue Shan became the backbone among the Anti-Heaven Cult's hall masters.
Lao Er: "See you on Xuanwu Island in three days."
Lao San: "Me too."
Lao Si: "It's been an eternity since our last gathering. It's time for us old folks to get together again!"
Lao Qi: "Seas change, times transform, people and things are no longer the same. I wonder if we'll recognize each other when we meet again in three days!"
The Anti-Heaven Cult rebelled ten thousand years ago.
Killed the Emperor of Fengdu.
And almost overthrew the feudal rule of the underworld.
They even caused the Six Paths of Reincarnation to fall apart.
After that.
The Anti-Heaven Cult's hall masters were targeted and retaliated against by the imperial court.
To survive.
They could only constantly seize others' bodies.
So as to prevent their true identities from being discovered.
As a result.
The cultivation of the Anti-Heaven Cult members was not high.
This meeting for them.
Was also like the end of an era.
Because everyone knew.
This meeting was bound to be a bloody conflict.
After all.
There was a traitor among them.
However.
They were not afraid.
Even if they died!
They would still find out the traitor among them.
Looking at everyone's replies.
Chen Nan subconsciously clenched his fists.
No matter who the traitor was.
He would tear them into a thousand pieces.
It could also be considered an explanation for Han Zongyuan.
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In hell.
Black and White Impermanence stood nervously before King Yama.
They told King Yama about Chen Nan refining poisonous pills.
And that he was brothers with Di Ting.
"Chen Nan is actually brothers with that divine beast?"
King Yama's brow furrowed.
The fierce battle ten thousand years ago had caused the peak combatants of the underworld to fall.
Even the Emperor of Fengdu was dead.
One could imagine how tragic it was.
That battle.
He had witnessed Di Ting's tragic death.
Now, to learn that Di Ting was still alive.
And that he was on brotherly terms with Chen Nan.
How could he not be shocked?
Black Impermanence said nervously: "Master Dog asked us to tell you that Chen Nan is his brother. If you're not satisfied, you can come at any time!"
King Yama's eyes glinted with coldness: "A cur that flaunts its master's power."
"Even Ksitigarbha is dead, and that creature still doesn't put me, King Yama, in its eyes?"
"Does it think I'm afraid of it?"
He was one of the Ten Kings of Hell.
Ten thousand years ago.
The true leader of the Ten Kings of Hell was never among the Ten Kings of Hell.
But rather Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who resided below the eighteen levels of hell.
That was an existence the Ten Kings of Hell all feared.
Of course.
They also feared Di Ting, that divine beast.
But times had changed.
Ksitigarbha was dead!
Black Impermanence's eyes lit up: "Attack it!"
"We must attack it!"
"Let it know how powerful you, Your Majesty, are!"
White Impermanence chimed in: "Yes, I've always found that creature unpleasant. It was arrogant because it had Ksitigarbha as its backer."
"It's one thing that it didn't take us brothers seriously."
"But you are an supreme existence, one of the Ten Kings of Hell."
"It doesn't even take you seriously. This is too much bullying."
"We absolutely cannot back down. We must attack it!"
A hint of embarrassment flashed in King Yama's eyes.
Can't you two persuade me to calm down?
Do you have to force me into a fight with that divine beast?
That creature, though not human.
But what's the difference between you two and beasts?
You do nothing human!
Thinking this.
King Yama took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions somewhat, and then said indifferently: "Although I don't like Di Ting's way of doing things, I am, after all, human."
"The biggest difference between humans and demons is the ability to distinguish right from wrong."
"If that Taiqing Divine Pill was refined by Di Ting, I would definitely teach it a lesson."
"But the opposite is true."
"How can I argue with a demon?"
Black and White Impermanence secretly pouted.
You're clearly finding an excuse not to confront Di Ting.
Yep.
As always, you use the harshest words to do the most cowardly things.
King Yama said: "Keep an eye on Chen Nan's movements."
"If he's not with Di Ting, inform me immediately."
"I will personally meet this child."
Upon hearing this.
White Impermanence couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty, are you afraid of Di Ting and want to wait until Chen Nan is alone to deal with him?"
King Yama roared in anger: "Do not speak nonsense. How can I be afraid of that divine beast? I don't want to ruin my relationship with Di Ting because of Chen Nan."
"Think about it, if I were to cause trouble for Chen Nan, Di Ting would definitely intervene if it were present."
"What if I accidentally injured Di Ting? How could I repay Ksitigarbha's guidance to me?"
Black and White Impermanence were speechless.
What if you accidentally injured Di Ting?
Your Majesty, Your Majesty.
When will you ever change your habit of bragging?
Let alone 'accidentally'.
Even if you went in with a death wish, you probably couldn't hurt that creature, right?
King Yama sighed: "Remember!"
"The martial world is not about fighting and killing."
"The martial world is about human relationships and worldly affairs."
"Alright, you may go. Keep a close watch on Chen Nan's every move."
"Yes!"
Black and White Impermanence bowed and left King Yama's cave mansion.
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"Brother Dog, do you know where Old Han is buried now?" Chen Nan found Di Ting.
Although he swore to avenge Han Zongyuan.
But.
He also wanted to go to Han Zongyuan's burial place to offer incense.
Heat up some wine.
He didn't get to say a proper goodbye while alive.
Now that he's dead.
He couldn't pretend he never existed.
Di Ting slowly closed its eyes.
After about three minutes.
It opened its eyes: "Han Zongyuan was ambushed five hundred miles south of Fengdu City in Qianlong Ridge. His soul scattered, and his remains were never found. No corpse was left behind."
"The people who killed him have significant backgrounds. I cannot ascertain their origins."
Chen Nan couldn't help but frown.
Di Ting was known to hear across the three realms.
Yet now, even it said the other party had a significant background.
It was clear.
The traitor in the Anti-Heaven Cult was definitely not an ordinary person.
But who could it be?
A big question arose in Chen Nan's mind.
Of course.
None of that mattered.
The truth would be revealed in three days anyway.
Chen Nan looked out the window.
A heavy snow was falling from the hazy sky.
It was already the coldest twelfth lunar month of the year.
The snowflakes were like icy knives, making it unbearable.
"I'm going to Qianlong Ridge!"
Chen Nan walked out alone, and the snowflakes instantly turned his hair white.
He roamed the empty streets.
After buying a few pounds of sorghum wine, he took to the sky and flew towards Qianlong Ridge, five hundred miles away.
Just as Chen Nan left Fengdu City.
Black Impermanence immediately returned to King Yama's cave mansion and respectfully said: "Your Majesty, Chen Nan has left Fengdu City alone and is flying south!"
King Yama suddenly opened his eyes, a meaningful gleam flashing within them: "He's alone so quickly? If that's the case, I'll personally go and meet him!"
Before his voice faded, he had already disappeared.