Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 513 - 503 Born to me are my parents, those who love me are my teachers.

Chapter 513: 503 Born to me are my parents, those who love me are my teachers.

In the Underworld, behind the vast expanse of Yin Mountain, even larger than the mortal world of Red County Shenzhou.

Wailing...

Cold winds howled sorrowfully, cloaking the air with eerie mists and a pungent stench, while sounds of pitiful wails and ghostly laughter rose and fell in succession.

Yet, after the raging divine light swept through, there would be brief moments of clarity, as if clouds were parting to reveal the sun.

Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were packed up, city walls were toppled, and palaces were set ablaze... It was said that not even a dog could be left behind, let alone an earthworm being split vertically in half.

And these impoverished Immortal Officials wanted far more than just the surface; they were after the ghosts who had escaped the jurisdiction of Fengdu City, one city at a time.

They howled as they were dragged away, most were force-fed Meng Po Soup and sent into the six paths of Reincarnation, while those entangled in debts became filler for the "Sewing Machine Hell" and the [Automatic Cultivation Machines].

The recycling of idle resources continuously bolstered the power of the indigenous Heavenly Dao and the Fengdu City faction.

Under the leadership of Old Master Wang, an expert in exterminating, the "Yin Department Ghost Officials" had honed their skills to perfection.

"Brothers, last year’s pioneering excellence award fell to the Dou Department; this year, it’s our turn—the [God of Good and Evil Department].

A luxurious Immortal Mansion in the third phase of the Beimang Mountain Blessed Land, plus three cultivation slots for Dushuo Mountain, will definitely be ours this time!"

"Even if we don’t get the annual bonus, the extra earnings here in the Yin Department far exceed the main business in the Yang World.

Despite the turmoil last year that scarcely allowed any time for a descent to the Underworld, I managed to save enough materials to forge my [Lifebound Magic Treasure] through these odd jobs, and even had some money left over to form a Taoist bond with my junior female disciple.

Keep saving for a while longer, and I’ll be able to pay in full for an Immortal Mansion.

Old Master Wang truly is benevolent to us brothers!"

"If everyone works hard for another year, next year everyone will belong to the homeowner class."

Many Immortal Officials, following Boss Wang, made a fortune, and similar sentiments were heard everywhere.

In the past, when the Yin and Yang realms were distinctly separate, Immortal Officials could only frantically compete amongst themselves.

But with Wang Yuan’s ascension, the unveiling of new territories on the backside of Yin Mountain has finally granted them an "imperialist experience card."

The starting phase of the plundering accumulation from the Yin Mountain Ghost Countries had begun.

Without needing a foreman to give orders, a group of Immortal Officials who descended to the Underworld in their spare time from the Mortal World appeared possessed, invigorated as if injected with adrenaline.

Swift as lightning, quick as the wind, fierce as tigers, their arrivals left no trace, and their departures, no clue; they taught and guided others, striving for surpassing achievements!

They resembled internet-addicted teenagers, investing more and more time in the Yin Department.

It can’t be helped, Old Master Wang gave too generously.

On the other hand, with the relentless progress of Fengdu City’s "Yin Mountain Backside Development Plan," the array of Yin Mountain Ghost Countries were all pressed so hard they could barely breathe.

Even the true Ghost Kings of Green Seal Level taking the fight to these Immortal Officials could only manage to shatter their incarnate bodies of incense.

For the quicker ones, it merely took a month or two before they bounced back, lively as ever, rejoining the pioneering teams.

As time went on, particularly those affiliated with the Underground Master, the persistently targeted Ghost Kings and Ghost Officials couldn’t help but feel restless and troubled.

Especially yesterday, when divine light swept across three thousand miles above Fengdu City, the entire Underworld saw it crystal clear.

Today, divine light rolled over five thousand miles, the sky and earth changed colors, and the ghosts wept.

All the Ghost Cultivators with cultivation could feel a heavy sense of pressure washing over them.

It was as though a low eave had suddenly appeared in the Underworld, forcing those dwelling there to bow their heads and bend their waists.

Even the last time King Yanluo took his throne didn’t cause such a commotion.

When a group of Green Seal Ghost Kings cautiously investigated,

they confirmed that King Yanluo had consecutively been promoted to Green Seal Sage, had taken the esteemed position of the [Eastern Ghost Emperor], added an Emperor Position, and his authority over the Yin Department had soared exponentially.

This immediately plunged numerous Ghost Countries into even deeper anxiety.

Inevitably,

The Asura Ghost Country, with roots of the [Killing Tree] entrenched throughout and the Ghost Peach Forest planted extensively—as the headquarters of the Underground Master faction—naturally also exhibited an atmosphere ripe with the tension of an impending storm.

They had just been expertly tricked by Wang Yuan, whose feint to the east while striking to the west was immaculate.

Despite the Underworld’s armies engaging in repeated provocations, in reality, he played a grand move in Langqiong Liushao, crippling the [Qingtian Righteous Law Path] and taking advantage of the [Human Tribulation] to rise meteorically, reaping all the benefits.

The Rashamon Ghost Country, from top to bottom, was filled not only with fear and trepidation but also with outrage.

Now that much of the Underworld’s attention was focused on the Rashamon Ghost Country, everyone was keenly observing the subsequent reactions of the Underground Master, the Local Emperor.

But ever since the last surprise attack on the Dragon and Tiger Temple, her residence, Zhou Absolute Heavenly Palace, has been completely sealed off, leaving everyone in the dark about what malicious plans for retribution she was brewing.

Even Ganga, the female Asura dispatched back to the Underground Master’s side by Wang Yuan, hadn’t had an opportunity to see this Demi Immortal for quite some time.

All they knew was that since that day, when a beam of splendid golden light broke through the sky from Outer Heaven, the atmosphere in Zhou Absolute Heavenly Palace grew more repressive by the day.

Today, after "Reincarnation Lake" of the Beast Dao had been inexplicably sealed for an entire day, low ominous sounds gradually emerged from where the Underground Master was in seclusion.

It sounded like Elephant Roar, like the neighing of horses, like the dirty chants of Buddhism, and also like thunder rolling in the distance.

This made a group of Asuras unable to suppress their fear and trepidation.

Ganga promptly reported these strange phenomena.

However, all of this was temporarily irrelevant to Gao Jisheng, who was stationed at "Reincarnation Lake."

"Hahaha, the [Six Paths of Reincarnation Dharma] really is a supreme Earth Department Taoism, and today, I have officially broken through to the [Yin God] realm, gaining the ability to split my divine essence.

"At last, I can leave the Underworld and re-enter the cycle of reincarnation to have a brand-new body!"

It is indeed easier to cultivate within the officialdom.

Gao Jisheng, holding the "Six Paths Golden Wheel", for every potential "Innate Evil" he sent back to the cycle of Six Paths Reincarnation, would receive Yin Morality and the favour of "Heavenly Dao’s grace".

Although the lion’s share of credit went to the leading hero Wang Yuan, leaning on a powerful backer, Gao Jisheng’s own Daoist Skill had naturally skyrocketed.

In less than a year, he had broken through from a Wild Ghost who was killed by others all the way to the peak of Red Seal Peak "Yin God".

He easily mastered the ability of "Divine Splitting" of the "Six Paths Reincarnation method".

Using his own three souls and seven spirits, he could continue to split into six distinct personalities and enter the cycle of reincarnation again, obtaining six new incarnations of the paths.

He would accumulate merit through lifetimes of cultivation.

With each reincarnation, his Taoist Ability would strengthen a bit, and his natural talent would rise a notch.

Once the cultivator had personally experienced the hardships of each path, he would also gain additional special abilities bestowed by those paths.

Just like now, having cultivated the "Asura Path", he could greatly enhance his physical strength and transform into the fiercest of strong generals!

And he could carry this ability into his next life.

In the chaos of the world, whether he was reborn into any of the other five paths, he could fully wield this innate talent.

"I am the ’Killing Wolf Formation’. Innately, I have the Seven Killings in my life, destined to cultivate amid chaos, with calamity following me, and to fight against ’Po Jun’ and ’Greedy Wolf’ one by one.

Since it is a battlefield of killing, it is best to choose ’Mortal World Path’ in my next life.

I wonder what identity Master has prepared for me this time?

Master is now a prestigious Green Seal Sage, I’m sure this time he can find me a good one."

Gao Jisheng slowly bowed his head, his gaze fell onto the surging waves on his chest, his expression complex.

He couldn’t quite say whether he felt shame or annoyance.

He thoroughly understood now what his master had once said:

"Trust your teacher; whether it’s cross-dressing or having a female body, once you’ve done it the first time, you’ll get completely used to it after the second and third times."

"Although completely customized according to my requirements, tall and strong in martial arts, not too poor, loved by everyone, and indeed very lovely.

But it really is...

Forget it, I’ll be more careful next time and pay more attention.

I should not possibly be given a woman’s body again in my next life in the ’Mortal World Path’... right?"

A hint of doubt emerged on Gao Jisheng’s beautiful and lovely face.

Just as he was pondering, the commotion from his breakthrough already triggered the perception of the Taoist Master of "Yin Mountain Taoism", and a familiar voice rang out in his ear:

"Second brother, congratulations on achieving the Divine Splitting.

Soon you’ll be able to reunite with your master in the Yang World, aren’t you excited?

This time, your teacher will surely let you ascend in one step. Your new body has been prepared for a while and can absolutely be called unmatched in the world, without any deception.

Firstly, it comes with the Innate Strange Phenomena of ’Dragon Rhinoceros with a Sun Horn’, carrying Dragon Energy by itself, which ensures that becoming a noble is not a problem, as long as one doesn’t die.

Secondly, the ’Sky-Reaching Bone’ grants unparalleled cultivation aptitude, possessing the potential of the ’Martial Saint’.

Such treasures, even if sought throughout the entire Mortal World, are exceedingly rare."

Gao Jisheng’s eyes brightened at these words.

"Master, is there really such a good deal? You didn’t, by any chance, prepare a Hidden Dragon for me, did you?!"

But he immediately cautiously asked the most critical question.

"Master, you mean it comes with a ’handle’ this time, right?"

Hearing this, Wang Yuan, who knew his concerns, assured repeatedly from the other side:

"Rest easy, when has your teacher ever tricked you?

Yes, it comes with a ’handle’, absolutely with a ’handle’!

Plus, it can automatically protect your vital points during combat (Horse Hidden Horn Dharma), the body is exceptionally resilient, can endure hardships well, and take hits well (Square Gang), I guarantee it’s extremely blessed (Drooping Ears Shoulders Dharma)..."

The brighter Gao Jisheng’s eyes grew as he listened, the more he realized how many benefits this new body had and how he had lucked into something tremendously advantageous.

Even if it was a second-hand product used by others, it was far better than the most ordinary new products.

If he were to trade for such Innate Strange Phenomena using the "Small Book of Life and Death", even spending one or two million Yin Morality might not be enough to secure it.

"Meritorious teacher, those who gave me life are my parents, but the one who loves me is my teacher!

You have been truly too good to me.

With the power of a fifth realm ’Martial Saint’, creatures like ’Po Jun’ and ’Greedy Wolf’ are nothing but chickens and dogs, all easy to handle!"

The delighted Gao Jisheng had no idea that the assorted parts were not the second-hand goods he imagined them to be.

In their original owners’ hands, they were first-hand, assembled onto the body of "Sky-Reaching General" the Yellow King to create a ’Martial Saint’ was second-hand.

Then, they were stolen fresh again by the "Parasitic Shell" turned "Deceit Object - The Third Hand" as the third-hand.

In the end, when they arrived to him, to be reassembled into the second ’Martial Saint’ body, they were truly fourth-hand goods!