I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night-Chapter 1388 - 726: The Flayed Elder! (Part 2)

He raised an eyebrow and said, "I want to clear out the entire territory of the Ninth Hall and replace it with heroic spirits of the Human Clan, incorporating them into my Inner Realm Divine Domain."

"... ..."

Little White Ape opened his mouth and suddenly understood, thinking to himself, "Damn, I’ve fallen for Master’s scheme. He’s finding an excuse to send me off to lead troops into battle, keeping me away from competing for favor beside Mother... Shameless!"

"Are you cursing me in your heart?"

Lin Yan’s gaze narrowed slightly, looking down.

"No! I think Master is truly wise and mighty, recognizing talent and making good use of it!"

Little White Ape immediately raised his voice and said, "I actually possess great wisdom and have thoroughly studied military strategy. I have the ability to command troops with godlike precision. In the past, I always felt these skills were unimportant because I was content accompanying Master. But since Master has expressed this wish, rest assured, I will handle this matter splendidly, sweeping away the rebels of the Ninth Hall and reclaiming all authority!"

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Central Netherworld.

The Central Ghost Emperor gazed calmly into the distance, exclaiming, "This Human Race Saint Master is even more outstanding than Yin Tianzi was in his youth."

The Civil Judge said, "After all, he has inherited Yin Tianzi’s legacy."

The Central Ghost Emperor shook his head slightly, "No, what I refer to is himself, not just Yin Tianzi’s legacy."

Speaking as such, the Central Ghost Emperor continued, "In the past, Yin Tianzi suppressed the Ancient God of Yellow Springs with Emperor Realm cultivation! Although the current Ancient God of Yellow Springs is far inferior and is sealed, it is still an ancient deity that even I must be extremely cautious of..."

"No matter what kind of external force the Human Race Saint Master borrowed or what methods were used, one cannot deny one point..."

"His Tao hasn’t even reached the level of a Heavenly God."

The Central Ghost Emperor’s expression turned solemn as he slowly said, "His cultivation isn’t high, his limitations are substantial, yet he can still subdue the Ancient God of Yellow Springs. At least... when I was just a ghost god, even with great fortune and opportunities, I couldn’t achieve such a feat."

The Martial Judge, hearing this, seemed slightly unconvinced and said, "He doesn’t seem to have had a huge conflict with the Ancient God of Yellow Springs, perhaps there wasn’t an actual battle... He hasn’t genuinely defeated the Ancient God of Yellow Springs. This Human Race Saint Master’s combat power might not be as terrifying as imagined!"

"If that’s the case, it should be even more terrifying!"

The Central Ghost Emperor spoke with gravity, "To defeat an enemy without fighting! Clearly a mere junior, yet can make an ancient deity put aside its dignity and arrogance that has looked down on all living beings for countless years, to submit to him..."

At this point, the Central Ghost Emperor added, "In previous times, we all underestimated this person."

"Then should we amend our plans regarding him?"

The Civil Judge whispered.

"Can’t change!"

The Central Ghost Emperor said, "He has become stronger than before. Up till today, this is the only way to defeat him!"

The Civil Judge pondered, "You are the most powerful among the Five Ghost Emperors and wield the Reincarnation Divine Artifact. After Yin Tianzi, you are the strongest existence in the Netherworld... After today, this Human Race Saint Master’s gaze will likely always be directed here."

With that, he bowed and greeted, "I am willing to accept the assignment, to reincarnate in the Mortal World, to find suitable allies within the Void of Ten Thousand Realms to contain this Human Race Saint Master!"

"Agreed!"

The Central Ghost Emperor nodded and said, "Though I haven’t fully refined the authority of the Reincarnation Divine Artifact, assisting you to reincarnate in the Mortal World and find a suitable world is still within my capabilities."

In the next moment, the Central Ghost Emperor looked down and said, "I bestow upon you a Secret Technique, allowing you to reincarnate as a Ghost King’s form. Upon emergence, you will awaken Innate Wisdom and devour the host to enhance yourself."

"Then, sleep for a month, and you can match the power of a Human Martial Saint."

"In the Mortal World, devour humans of the Human Clan; in three months’ time, you will regain the combat power of a Ghost God." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Barring any accidents, in a year’s time, you can recover to your peak state as of now."

"With your position above the Yin Generals of the Netherworld, second only to King Yan’s cultivation, you are enough to stir the fate of a world and draw out the Great Divine Power users behind it."

Pausing for a moment, the Central Ghost Emperor’s eyes were dark, and he spoke in a profound tone, "You have only a year’s time; you must find an ally for me, or else... be reduced to ashes!"

"... ..."

The Civil Judge raised his head and replied, "I understand."

The Martial Judge stood beside, closing his eyes without speaking, only sighing in his heart.

They were both the Central Ghost Emperor’s right and left hands, the most trusted confidants.

This time, if the Civil Judge hadn’t mentioned reincarnation to seek allies, perhaps the Central Ghost Emperor wouldn’t have considered this aspect.

But by bringing it up, the Civil Judge was alleviating worries for the Ghost Emperor.

Yet, the Ghost Emperor still couldn’t fully trust him.

Didn’t trust the Civil Judge to fully exert efforts in the Mortal World.

Nor did he trust him to remain loyal upon leaving the Netherworld.

A year’s time limit!

This both forces the Civil Judge to devote all his energy and prevents any ideas of rebellion once he enters the Mortal World.

"We’ve been loyally following since the Ancient Era, sealed as judges, through countless millennia."

The Martial Judge thought, "Pity that after he backlashed Yin Tianzi to become the strongest in the Netherworld, he trusts no subordinates... including us!"

The Central Ghost Emperor once was Yin Tianzi’s most capable aide.

After Yin Tianzi’s fall, the then First Hall Yama, the Central Ghost Emperor, secretly played a significant role.

After ascending as the Ghost Emperor, although not as unprecedentedly powerful as Yin Tianzi, he became the head of the Five Ghost Emperors, the strongest force of the Netherworld.

He inevitably adopted the mindset of the next Yin Tianzi.

The lessons from the previous Yin Tianzi made him guard against all capable subordinates.

The dragon slayer has turned into the evil dragon, thus preparing to eliminate any promising dragon slayers in advance!

"Your subordinate takes leave!"

The Civil Judge bowed and greeted, "Once I’ve handed over all current tasks, I will proceed to reincarnation."

"Go then!"

The Central Ghost Emperor closed his eyes.

And the Civil Judge took his leave.

This time, he did not return to the Judge Mansion of the Nether Bureau.

Instead, he took a detour and entered Hell.

This is the Skin Stripping Hell!

The Civil Judge slowly walked through, listening to the endless cries of agony around him.

Since the overlap of the Netherworld with the Mortal World, all living beings after death are absorbed into the Netherworld, judged according to their earthly deeds to determine their sentences.

And those who once, for the Human Clan, fought to the death and luckily resisted the corruption of Deceit Night, nor were devoured by evil, have also fallen into the Netherworld.

In the eyes of the Central Ghost Emperor, and the ancient Old God, these condemned souls are violators of worldly order, sinners opposing deities!

The punishments they receive are the gravest!

The Civil Judge passed one bloodstained figure after another until he stopped at a certain spot.

Here, a suspended silhouette appeared somewhat hunched and faintly aged.

This figure, like the others before, was skinned, with only the exposed flesh visible, terrifying and gruesome.

"Old sir, you are a meritorious servant of the Human Clan, hence directly judged by the Central Ghost Emperor to endure the Eighteen Levels of Hell for countless millennia until thoroughly obliterated, without a chance for reincarnation."

The Civil Judge said indifferently, "This is the Skin Stripping Hell; the next is the Oil Pot Hell!"

Speaking thus, he took a deep breath, "I can expedite your entry into the next hell, sparing you the suffering of the Skin Stripping Hell! In the Eighteen Levels of Hell, each hell reduced by a few years can lessen your pain significantly!"

"Everything requires a price."

The bloodstained aged figure sneered, "You wish to help me surely to gain something from me... it seems the strategy I offered you last time has been adopted by the Central Ghost Emperor."