Chapter 1255: Chapter 543: Changing the Underworld Rules

Nirvana!

According to the Buddhist Sect, this means perfection of merit, the annihilation of all evildoings, and marks the moment when a highly esteemed monk abandons their physical body, with their soul transcending to a new realm.

Indeed.

For Ksitigarbha, this signifies a self-settled end, where the soul returns to reincarnation.

Upon hearing Ksitigarbha’s words and seeing his serious and solemn demeanor, as if casting aside all earthly entanglements, a peculiar light flickered in Zhao Feng’s eyes.

Clearly.

Zhao Feng was genuinely surprised by Ksitigarbha’s resolute spirit.

After all.

To accomplish such an act for the order of the underworld, willingly abandoning everything, self-terminating, and the soul returning to reincarnation, only a Bodhisattva truly harboring compassion and love for all beings could achieve this.

In this eerie place of the underworld, Ksitigarbha has resided for many years.

Through long ages, the eerie aura of the underworld almost engulfed the reason he initially came here.

But at this moment, Zhao Feng saw the long-lost fervor and persistence in his eyes once more.

The determination to die for all beings.

"For the tranquility of the underworld order, are you truly willing to reach nirvana?"

Zhao Feng’s expression became extremely serious as he looked at Ksitigarbha again, with a hint of inquiry and probing intent in his eyes.

"As long as the Crown Prince of Qin promises that the order of the earthly realm will not intrude into the underworld, allowing the underworld to maintain a fair order towards all beings."

Ksitigarbha pressed his palms together, his wide monk robe gently swayed with his movement. Then, he firmly declared, "Ksitigarbha, willing to reach nirvana."

As soon as the words were spoken, Ksitigarbha didn’t hesitate further, crossing his legs and sitting on the ground.

He folded his hands together in front of his chest, in a gesture of prayer.

Soon after, a peculiar scene unfolded; threads of Buddha Light emanated from his body. Initially soft, like the gentle sun of spring, but as time passed, the light grew increasingly intense, illuminating his surroundings and this dark underworld space, heralding the approach of nirvana.

"Bodhisattva..."

The ten halls of Yama witnessing this scene had faces full of anxiety and concern, stepping forward half a step, some instinctively reaching out a hand, as if wanting to do something.

But when their gaze touched Zhao Feng’s cold and authoritative eye, their bodies instantly stiffened, and reached-out hands powerlessly fell.

They were deeply worried for Ksitigarbha, yet facing the now underworld-ruling Zhao Feng, they knew they couldn’t stop anything.

However!

Seeing Ksitigarbha’s resolute performance, Zhao Feng suddenly laughed.

His smile contained appreciation for Ksitigarbha’s actions and confidence in the future new order of the underworld.

Then.

Zhao Feng slowly raised his hand, a ghostly black Rule Power emanated from his palm, steadily fell upon Ksitigarbha, gently yet firmly supporting him.

At the moment of being supported.

"Even if the underworld is ruled by me alone, it will not be influenced by the order of the earthly realm."

Zhao Feng slowly spoke, with a face full of determination and undisputed authority: "The underworld remains the underworld, the earthly realm remains the earthly realm."

"In the future, I will choose an Emperor Fengdu to oversee the underworld and seal the underworld."

"Except for the Divine Authority Yin Cha, no one from the earthly realm can enter the underworld."

"This is the first rule set after I take control of the underworld."

As the words settled.

"Is the Crown Prince of Qin’s statement true?"

Ksitigarbha’s once calm face instantly showed a joyful expression, but it was swiftly replaced by apprehension.

He abruptly raised his head, eyes fixed on Zhao Feng, as if trying to discern truth from Zhao Feng’s face.

After all.

Given his understanding of the Qin Court, it harbors great ambition; now the underworld has fallen into Zhao Feng’s control, yet it does not utilize earthly force to influence the underworld, which is indeed hard to believe.

If the underworld were utilized properly, it could undoubtedly strengthen the Qin Court.

Otherwise.

The Heavenly Court and Buddhist Sect would certainly not value the underworld so highly.

"This is my promise to Ping Xin, it certainly isn’t false."

Smiling profoundly at Ksitigarbha, Zhao Feng replied: "But once I control the underworld, you will be completely disconnected from the Buddhist Sect."

"The Buddhist Sect is the Buddhist Sect, you are you."

"Ksitigarbha, you must think it through."

Upon hearing this.

"The underworld is this monk’s path!"

Ksitigarbha pressed his palms together again, his face full of earnestness, seemingly unyielding.

"Since attaining enlightenment, Ksitigarbha no longer wishes to be overly entangled with the earthly Buddhist Sect; if he can eternally oversee the underworld, enlightening souls, this would be Ksitigarbha’s glory."

Upon hearing Ksitigarbha’s affirmative answer.

"Good!"

Zhao Feng laughed heartily with satisfaction, his gaze first on Ksitigarbha full of admiration, then slowly swept over the ten halls of Yama, loudly declaring: "I hereby promise all present, the order of the earthly realm will absolutely not affect the underworld, and in the future, the underworld will not be constrained by the earthly realm."

"The earthly realm has its rules, the underworld has its order."

"This is the foundation of celestial operation, I will not break it."

"And not only me."

"No one in this world can break it."

Upon hearing this, Ksitigarbha and the ten halls of Yama were all filled with joy, then loudly acclaimed: "The Crown Prince of Qin is wise!"

"In the name of the Lord of the Underworld, set the rules!"

Suddenly raising his hand, Zhao Feng’s aura surged, the already eerie underworld now under his imposing presence grew even more menacing.

The Power of Earthly Dao Rules like inky tides surged from his Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate within, carrying a momentum able to influence the entire underworld netherworld.

"From today onward, unless having the Divine Authority Yin Cha status of the underworld, unless belonging to the underworld, unless after death souls, anyone from the earthly realm—divine beings, immortals, demons—none may enter the underworld."

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