blogombal Chapter 18: Youdu
Chapter 18: Youdu
The words fell.
Feng Tianyang suddenly raised his hand.
Dark energy condensed in his palm and then spread out, enveloping everyone.
Immediately afterwards, an invisible Qimen formation unfolded in the black Qi, and strands of pitch-black threads repeatedly burrowed into the foreheads of the group. He slowly sat cross-legged and gestured for the others to do the same.
"Calm your mind, eliminate distracting thoughts, the gates of hell..."
"It's about to open!"
wow——
In the next instant, Fu Xuan, Feng Zhenghao, and Zhang Chulan all felt their bodies lighten, and their consciousness seemed to detach from their bodies and float up.
Then, in a flash, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed, and they found themselves in a pitch-black place where there seemed to be nothing around them, and they couldn't see their own hands in front of their faces.
clap clap!
Two rounds of clapping sounded, and one after another, dim lights were lit, illuminating the way ahead and outlining a blue stone path that meandered forward.
"This is the 'Road to the Underworld.' Only when the souls of the world enter the Gates of Hell and pass through the Road to the Underworld can they be considered to have truly entered the netherworld. This is also the gateway to the 'Greater Netherworld.' Senior... what do you think?"
"Hmm, not bad."
Looking at the scene before him, Fu Xuan nodded in satisfaction. He knew that he had entered the inner realm and could also sense that the guiding blue lamp and the bluestone path were paved by living souls and were made with great care.
"Hehe, following your instructions, I've collected the souls of evil people all these years, shaping them into this lamp wick and blue brick. Within this inner realm, their souls won't perish; they'll only be burned by the lamplight and trampled by the spirits of the dead, suffering eternal torment!"
Feng Tianyang explained with a smug look on his face.
It's like he's trying to take credit.
"As for the completion of this whole project, in addition to my 'spirit binding and commanding,' I also asked my third brother and twenty-sixth sister for help. It took twenty or thirty years to complete the initial work. However, the longer it took, the more solid the foundation was, making it easier to 'add bricks and tiles' later."
The "Third Brother" he mentioned was Zhou Sheng, the third-ranked member of the Thirty-Six Thieves, who came from Wudang Mountain. As a sorcerer, he had mastered one of the Thirteen Extraordinary Techniques, "Feng Hou Qi Men"...
Twenty-sixth Sister is Tian Xiaodie from the Wuhou School. The formation that pulled everyone into the inner realm just now was obviously based on the Zhuge family's "Return to Origin Formation".
"Where are they now?"
Seeing that he had done a good job in completing the task he had assigned, Fu Xuan became concerned about the whereabouts of the two. According to the original plot, Zhou Sheng was living a carefree life, but Tian Xiaodie was intercepted and killed by the Zhuge family and had long since lost her life.
"Don't worry, senior!"
"You asked me to protect my brothers as much as possible, and I have done my best. Third Brother is very capable, so there's no need to worry. As for Twenty-Sixth Sister, I rescued her when she was being ambushed, and she has been hiding in my Feng family all these years..."
"And her husband and daughter are with me too!"
Then, Feng Tianyang revealed the whereabouts of his other brothers. Apart from those who were hunted down and scattered after mastering the extraordinary skill, those who went into hiding, and those who were beyond saving, the rest were gathered together by him and lived in seclusion.
Besides Tian Xiaodie, there are Liu Deshui of Yanwu Hall, Hu Haiwang of Shuzimen, Zhang Xuan of Momen, Lin Zifeng of Liuyun Sword, Liao Tianlin of Jiyun Society, Xu Xia of Yixianliu, Zhang Gui of Baicaotang, Huang Fang of Honghuaxian... as well as the Zhao Pingshan and Zhao Tianhai brothers of Tiangongtang.
"That means at least eighteen of the thirty-six thieves are confirmed to be alive, which is more than half..."
Fu Xuan quickly calculated in his mind, and a smile appeared on his lips: "You did a great job."
Feng Tianyang patted his chest: "It's all only right, and these are all my sworn brothers. Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have done my best!"
"..."
Fu Xuan raised an eyebrow but didn't respond, because according to the original plot, after being released by the Wang family, this guy went into hiding and stopped caring about worldly affairs, and also stopped caring about his other brothers...
There may be obstacles from heaven, earth, and people.
Yet, one can also discern its true nature.
However, since he is currently under my control and has indeed done his best in his work, it doesn't really matter. After all, no one is only one-dimensional, and we shouldn't judge him based on a single point.
"Let's keep going..."
"Alright, please go ahead!"
Led by Feng Tianyang, the four followed the bluestone path forged by evil spirits, walking for about ten minutes until they finally saw the colossal silhouette of a city. Above its city gate were three characters in ancient script:
Fengdu City!
With the help of "Feng Hou Qi Men", this "You Du Grand Scheme" seems very large, but in fact it is the power of the formation and the mystery of the inner landscape that infinitely extends the space within the scheme. There is no concept of "space" in the inner landscape. As long as there is enough soul power to stabilize it, it can be forged.
"Senior, take a look! This is what I've accomplished over the years!"
Knock knock knock!
Upon arriving at the gates of Fengdu City, Feng Tianyang knocked on the gates. The heavy gates slowly opened, revealing the scene inside the city—countless ghostly figures wandered the streets, yet the scene was not chaotic, but rather resembled a real city.
Indeed, this city appears to be an ancient city from the outside, but inside it is full of high-rise buildings and speeding cars, making it very modern.
Feng Tianyang always remembered that Fu Xuan had emphasized that the key to completing this "Netherworld Capital" was not only the overall construction, but also the "life" of the souls of the dead within it...
The underworld should be the same as the mortal world.
Only then can true "reincarnation" be created!
This was Fu Xuan's purpose. Before this, when the living beings of this world died, their souls would decompose and merge into the inner landscape, becoming nourishment for heaven and earth, and so on in a cycle.
Once "reincarnation" is established...
A powerful soul then has the opportunity to be "reincarnated".
This not only opens up a completely new path of cultivation, but also elevates the power level of this world during reincarnation, allowing it to advance from its original "low-level martial arts" status.
In this way, when Fu Xuan truly masters the power of "omniscience and omnipotence" and has the ability to change and control the world, all of this will belong to him and become a part of him.
"very good."
Walking on the streets of Fengdu City, watching the wandering souls living as if they were in the mortal world, Fu Xuan felt extremely satisfied...
This exceeded his expectations.
Upon witnessing this breathtaking scene, not only Zhang Chulan but also Feng Zhenghao, who had dealt with the spirits of the dead since childhood, were all shocked. He had never imagined that he would see such a magnificent sight in his lifetime.
"Zhenghao..."
"This is the true potential of our 'Spirit Binding and Commanding' technique!"
Seeing his grandson's wide eyes, Feng Tianyang smiled and said, "From ancient times to the present, the lineage of wizards has always found the most suitable place to cultivate in extremely yin environments. And when it comes to 'extreme yin,' where in the world can compare to this inner landscape?"
"It's not just about cultivation, but also our methods. The power of Yin spirits in the mortal world is ultimately limited and will diminish over time. However, if the Yin spirits we control are in this Netherworld on a daily basis, they will not only not become weaker, but may even embark on cultivation and undergo extraordinary changes..."
"From this day forward, this will be the true source of the Feng family's methods..."
"The Wang family, and the other shamans, they're all nothing!"