Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 239 - 236 My Ghost Realm: Yama Palace!

Chapter 239: Chapter 236 My Ghost Realm: Yama Palace!

Ordinary "Yin God" Realm Mages, after losing their physical bodies, usually choose between seizing another body or retaining all their memories to enter the Ghost Path to cultivate.

However, both options have prerequisites.

The subject for a body seizure must be a mortal whose Life Chart is compatible, and having cultivation or an incompatible Life Chart would significantly increase the failure rate.

Entering the Ghost Path requires one’s "Yin Morality" to exceed their "Debt," otherwise divine retribution would be immediate, with death only the beginning of the tragedy.

Xue Donglou’s "Three Corpses Worm Divine Skill" was a hundred times more convenient than that of others.

He could seize the body of any being with a "Three Corpses Worm God," consuming the host’s fate and life span, and after achieving mastery, his survivability far exceeded that of ordinary Magicians.

But this "Earth Department Taoism" was not without side effects.

After entering a new body, the "Yin God" would be influenced by the instincts of the new host, resulting in changes in senses, preferences, diet... and so on, differing from the original body.

After all, even a normal person’s food preferences are largely determined by the microbiome within their body, let alone after having switched to a completely different body?

This issue wasn’t too conspicuous during the chaos of life-and-death battles, but once things settled down, the problem immediately became apparent.

One could see Xue Donglou’s eyes glazing over like those of a dog, with his nose twitching and drool swallowing as he gradually buried his head lower.

Five inches, four inches, three inches...

Wang Yuan and Old Black, who were approaching, couldn’t help but widen their eyes in shock.

They watched intently as this moment in history unfolded for Prime Minister Xue’s son, Little Ming King of the No-Life Dao, eminent Yin God, and Water Virtue Flood Dragon.

Just as he was about to fully succumb to the wild dog’s instinct and partake in the hot excrement,

a sharp insect chirp sounded from within him, and his eyes cleared in response.

Slap!

Xue Donglou’s expression wildly changed as he lifted his front paw and flung the offensive matter away.

A shade of green crossed his dog’s face as he panted heavily, clearly frightened.

Meanwhile, in the otherwise empty space that had only contained the two dogs and one man, a chorus of jeering suddenly arose:

"To be fair, if it’s too scared to even eat shit, that’s not an authentic dog. Just bury it."

"Indeed, completely unprofessional, such a letdown."

"..."

Several taunting voices emerged from within and around Wang Yuan’s body, belonging to the group of Yin Officials and Ghost Generals who enjoyed watching the commotion.

Only the Lady Peach Fairy was clapping her hands happily:

"Hahaha, I knew he wouldn’t dare to eat it. I win! Xing’er, Damao, Ermiao, and the Dharma Master, hurry up and pay up! Don’t even think about cheating me out of it!"

Hearing this, Xue Donglou hesitated to pinpoint the source of the voices and quickly denied:

"Don’t talk nonsense, I really am a dog! It’s just... my stomach isn’t feeling well today. Yes, it’s an upset stomach, I used to eat a lot more before."

At this moment, Old Black silently moved next to Wang Yuan’s leg, revealing only his dog’s head with a demeanor emanating the certainty that "the truth is singular" and pointed his paw at him:

"Stop struggling, my nose can tell the dog scent on you isn’t right!

Though I don’t know why, the overwhelming "Debt" that once clung to you has dissipated completely, leaving you cleaner than a newborn baby.

Anyone else would likely be unable to detect the flaw, no matter what.

But your brother Black’s ’Innate Divine Ability·Discerning Heaven and Earth’ can even hear the insects crying out. You’ve been found out, Young Master Xue!"

After eradicating the Three Corpses, Xue Donglou was no longer burdened by any debts.

No matter whose body he possessed, what would manifest was the other person’s "Debt," and even Wang Yuan’s "Dharma Eye" could not see through the deceit.

But Old Black’s "Innate Divine Ability·Discerning Heaven and Earth" could connect with Yin and Yang, shrink domains, discern loyalty and treachery, and understand interests.

Once it identified a certain trait, no matter how many skins one changed or where one fled to the ends of the earth, it would be in vain.

It was indeed an enforcer’s dream come true as an excellent partner.

"Discerning Heaven and Earth" could easily identify the characteristics of the "Three Corpses Worm God," distinguishing whose brain truly housed Xue Donglou.

Suddenly being exposed, Xue Donglou involuntarily took a step back in shock.

He then realized that they must have known his identity from the start and now merely wished to see him make a fool of himself.

Hum—!

Overwhelmed with shame and anger, the "Three Corpses Worm God" vibrated its wing-covers, abandoned the wild dog’s body, and lunged at Wang Yuan, screaming:

"Ah! You’ve gone too far!

Although I’ve just lost another life, and the Insect God is weak, I am still at the "Yin God" Realm pinnacle of the "Red Seal Peak"!

I will devour the soul of you, the cursed Colonel, infiltrate the Imperial Dragon Guard, and slaughter all of you dogs!"

If one were unaware of the existence of the "Three Corpses Worm God," such abilities would indeed be difficult to defend against.

The threats uttered by Xue Donglou might have become reality.

However, facing the frenzied counterattack of this "Yin God" Realm Magician, Wang Yuan still found time to lament:

"Sigh! I’ve killed you twice, ’Old Almanac’ has killed you once, and yet you still live on—a testament to your remarkable tenacity.

I had intended to keep you as the supreme survivor among dogs.

It’s such a pity you couldn’t last till the end, causing me to lose a bet to the Lady Immortal. Negative review!"

Just as the hideous and ferocious "Insect God" was about to make contact with him, a gust of yin wind arose.

Xue Donglou, who was speeding like lightning, seemed to have lost his way, circling aimlessly around Wang Yuan’s body without ever touching him.

Yet, he himself appeared oblivious to the abnormality, still charging forward with a ferocious expression, determined to devour Wang Yuan’s soul.

This was the: "Divine Skill·Five Ghosts Rolling Intestines"!

"Rolling Intestines" in Buddhist teachings signify thorough application, a metaphor for constancy and eternity—an expression of the ultimate realm characterized by the beginningless and endless nature and the perpetual future of all things Heaven and Earth.

The enraged Xue Donglou, like a headless fly, kept circling around Wang Yuan but could not come into contact with his body.

It can also be understood that Pan Chang is like a rope with no severed ends, threading in a "gut-like" manner in a regular and interwoven entanglement.

Ultimately, it forms a decorative symbol with no beginning or end, shapeless and unending.

With this ability in Wang Yuan’s hand, after grafting it into the Ghost Path, he could freely warp the "Yin Road," as if it were a Ghost Intestine with neither a beginning nor an ending.

It could be said to be the most ingenious "Ghost Wall" in the world!

Seizing a moment when Xue Donglou was momentarily trapped by the "Five Ghosts Intestines," Wang Yuan shouted:

"Yin God, depart from the body!"

A gust of cold wind surged overhead, dimming even the rising sunlight.

Two figures leapt out from his body—one, a valiant youth dressed in solemn crown robes, was unquestionably Wang Yuan’s "Yin God".

Having achieved breakthrough smoothly just as the young boy in yellow left.

The other was a ghost infant incarnation dressed in gold scripture, cradling a "Jade Maiden Sword".

With a flash of spiritual light, the two melded together.

— "Fake Infant Corpse Guarding Technique"!

The addition of a "god" character to "Yin God" represents the soul’s first transformation.

Having reached the realm of the "Yin God," Wang Yuan could now, like Nie Renxiong and the others before him, wield the "Ghost Body Possession" and execute the "Fake Infant Corpse Guarding Technique".

Capable of constructing Ghost Realms, summoning objects from thin air, entering dreams, traversing the boundaries between life and the ghostly world... He held an array of mystical Divine Skills.

The Ghost Infant’s dark green eyes were clear and spirited; it gave a loud shout:

"Ghost Realm, open!"

The temperature in the vicinity plummeted by a dozen degrees in an instant.

Everything in sight—the flowers, plants, trees, ruined walls, and even the air—began to turn yellow, spotted, deteriorating, and even sprouted unsightly mold.

It was as if the real world was being rapidly eroded by some force.

In the blink of an eye, their surroundings were transformed.

Wang Yuan, Old Black, and Xue Donglou had completely vanished from the reality of Prime Minister Xue’s residence.

Whoosh...

Opening their eyes again, their surroundings churned with murky yellow torrents, and the river banks were covered with innumerable Red Spider Lilies, fiery as blazing flames.

Mist shrouded the river’s surface, with ghostly faces occasionally wailing as they emerged from the water, only to be dragged back down by an unseen force.

Before them stood a solemn public hall, its main body painted black.

On either side of the great doors hung couplets:

"A good man deceived by others is not deceived by heaven," "An evil man feared by others is not feared by heaven," and centered above the doors hung a golden placard—Yama Palace!

Wang Yuan took his seat, with a full court of Yin Officials and armored soldiers arrayed to the side.

Huang Wu, the child bride, Lady Peach Fairy the "Wood Official", Nie Hongying the "Golden Official", the "Earth Official" Ghost Infant, Xing’er the "Fire Official", Old Black the Black Dog Spirit...

To the left and right stood Damao, the Fire Bell General, Netherworld Ghost Soldiers, Feather Forest Guards, and Zeng Wentai, the "Black Law Judge"...

Now, this assembly was finally set up, though just barely.

The "Ghost Realm" is created through the invasion of the real world by ghostly forces, and it manifests different properties depending on the obsessions of the ghosts and monsters.

Wang Yuan’s Ghost Realm was this—the Yama Hall!

The newly awakened "Ghost Realm·Yama Hall," while currently only covering a radius of about ten yards, coupled with the "Five Ghosts Intestines" expansive spatial ability.

Unless one can forcefully break through the Ghost Realm, no one can leave this place without Wang Yuan’s permission.

Bang!

The "Three Corpses Worm God," which had been charging fiercely, suddenly fell from mid-air into the hall, having reverted to human form.

Xue Donglou raised his head, looking up at the "Living Yama" sitting above with a blank face, as if he had forgotten what had happened before entering the Ghost Realm.

He didn’t even recognize that the Living Yama above was the same cursed Colonel he had been trying to consume just moments earlier.

The first layer of the Ghost Realm, "Yama Palace."

Effect: After enemies are dragged into the "Ghost Realm," they forget the prior events under the influence of the "Ghostly Spell".

Once they believe they have died, they will become completely powerless ordinary people, at the mercy of the Living Yama to squash or stretch as he pleases!

According to "Yin Law," the heavier the "debt" the enemy carries, the stronger the buff Living Yama receives, allowing for harsher punishments to be dealt.

This already had a whiff of the magical domain of an "Earth God", possessed with the power to rule by one’s own standards, to give life and dictate death!

And as his ability continues to grow, capable of unfolding a second layer, a third layer... of "Ghost Realm," he might eventually rival the true "Yama Hall" of the Yin Department.

Dressed in an official robe with a face painted pitch-black, "Black Law Judge" Zeng Wentai, standing beside Wang Yuan, bellowed:

"Eh! Prisoner Xue Donglou, have you not kneeled upon entering the Yama Hall?!"

An invisible force pressed down instantly. Xue Donglou, having lost his memory, was still stuck in the moment when someone remotely cursed him to death.

With a "plop," he knelt down cautiously:

"Greetings to King Yama, sir. Could there be some mistake? I shouldn’t be dead yet, right? And I don’t have any debts on me either!"

Upon hearing this, the Living Yama, who had already picked up the order token to execute the sentence, paused in action.

"This... makes sense!"

The regulations of "Yin Law" dictate that the operation of the Yin Department must be justifiable; the same applies to the Ghost Realm rooted here.

At this moment, not only did Xue Donglou carry no "debt," but also, due to killing countless demons and ghosts, he actually possessed a considerable amount of "Yin Morality."

But could King Yama be stifled by the Yin Law?

Wang Yuan’s expression changed, and he yelled decisively:

"You... you kneeled with your left leg first, a sin unforgivable. Come, throw him into the frying pan and fry him!"

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