Chapter 659: The Reply from Fengdu Cheng

Amidst everyone's anticipation, a Sound Transmission Talisman from the depths of the Underworld finally flew into the Yanluo Tianzi Dian. Jiufang Yi and the others watched silently as Yanluo Tianzi reached out, caught the glow in his hand, and with a gentle squeeze, it shattered!

This Sound Transmission Talisman had been sent using a covert method, so apart from Yanluo Tianzi, no one else could hear the words within it!

Everyone in the great hall watched Yanluo Tianzi's expression. They saw him look happy at first, then his face turned somewhat bitter, and finally, he shook his head helplessly! These few gestures left everyone unable to make heads or tails of it!

"How is it? What did Zhuanlun Wang say?"

Jiufang Yi walked over first and asked tentatively!

Yanluo Tianzi's black face stiffened, and then he said:

"Zhuanlun Wang does not fully believe this matter either. Unless he can see Jialouluo in person, his plan must continue. Even if it plunges the Underworld into eternal doom, he will absolutely not stop!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Nuo and the others showed anger on their faces! Wanting to see Jialouluo in person—this kind of thing was a bit difficult. At this moment, Jialouluo was cultivating in the Inner Sea of the Demon Thunder Sea in the Demon Realm. The time for a round trip would likely take decades, and in these decades, no one could say for sure what kind of changes would occur in the Underworld!

"Is there really no other way?"

Jiufang Yi asked with a grave expression.

"Zhuanlun Wang's words were not absolute, but as for other methods, I think you would never agree to them!"

"Let's hear it!"

"Zhuanlun Wang wants you to enter Fengdu Cheng to discuss it in detail! After all, it has been many years since the matter of the True Immortal, and no one has seen one with their own eyes. He fears you are using a delaying tactic, using the talk of a True Immortal to stall for time in order to obtain reinforcements from other realms!"

Zhang Nuo stood up abruptly. For Zhuanlun Wang to say this, it was clear he did not believe what he had said. Furthermore, letting the remaining six people enter Fengdu Cheng—wasn't that the same as a sheep entering a tiger's den! What if Zhuanlun Wang had set a trap in the city!

In fact, it was not just Zhang Nuo who had this thought; the others thought the same. The current Fengdu Cheng was like a dragon's pool or a tiger's den—a place of no return! If all six of them were to perish there, I fear no one would be able to stop Zhuanlun Wang anymore!

Yanluo Tianzi had long guessed this point in his heart, which was why he had not stated this condition at the time!

After bowing his head and pondering for a moment, Jiufang Yi suddenly asked Yanluo Tianzi:

"Among the Ten Kings of the Underworld, how many are left now?"

There was a certain specific connection between the Ten Kings, so who had truly perished and who had not could not escape Yanluo Tianzi's senses!

"Including myself, there are four left! Dushi Wang, who governs the Great Heat Great Annoyance Earth Hell, also known as the Naomen Pot Hell; Pingdeng Wang, who governs the Fengdu City Iron Net Avici Hell; and Zhuanlun Wang, who specializes in the various halls. They are very close to Fengdu City, almost at the very core of the Underworld, so they have not perished. As for the other kings, they have all been slain by you!"

At this point, a sharp light flashed in Zhang Nuo's eyes. He had not expected this trip to the Underworld to go so smoothly, actually slaying six kings! And on their side, they had only lost three people. Calculating it this way, they had gained a huge advantage!

However, of the four kings remaining, apart from Yanluo Tianzi, the other three were also formidable characters, and they had the protection of Fengdu Cheng, the Underworld's number one city. If they wanted to be as unstoppable as before, it would not be possible!

Jiufang Yi rested his chin on one hand and did not make a sound for a long time, his thoughts turning rapidly. The condition proposed by Zhuanlun Wang was an important factor in this trip to the Underworld. If they fought hard, they might win, but losing a few more cultivators would be inevitable!

But if they didn't fight, getting Zhuanlun Wang to stop would also require great effort, and the key to the matter lay with Zhang Nuo! If this Human Emperor could invite the True Immortal Jialouluo, all problems would be solved!

Zhuanlun Wang's ultimate goal was merely the True Immortal Realm, so if he were given this opportunity, perhaps he would abandon the current plan! If that were truly the case, it would also reduce a great deal of slaughter!

Although he had been in the Underworld for decades, Jiufang Yi felt deeply that he was living in danger every moment, fearing that a careless battle would lead to his death!

"Fellow Daoist Yanluo, this matter is not entirely without room for negotiation, but the meeting place cannot be in Fengdu Cheng; it must be changed to a location that satisfies both sides! Furthermore, we have slain six kings of the Underworld; what if Zhuanlun Wang cannot let go of this grudge?"

After Jiufang Yi finished speaking, he looked at Yanluo Tianzi with a puzzled gaze!

"Hmph! Those six who died brought it upon themselves, especially Qin Guang Wang. This person never submitted to us and was skilled at inciting people! The idea of targeting the 'Chaos Insect King' this time was his wicked scheme! But he has received his due retribution! The Heavenly Dao is vast and sparse, yet nothing escapes it! As for the other five kings, their deaths are fine; it will make the Underworld more peaceful!"

Looking at Yanluo Tianzi's appearance, it seemed he did not think highly of the six fallen kings at all!

"How about this! As for the meeting place, I will negotiate with Zhuanlun Wang! As long as you are willing to reconcile and can obtain the method to go to the Immortal World, I suspect Zhuanlun Wang will not be so stubborn!"

"Everything shall be left to you, Fellow Daoist Yanluo!"

Upon hearing this, Jiufang Yi felt as if two windows had suddenly opened in his heart!

"However, Fellow Daoist Jiufang, you must recall the cultivators who have penetrated deep into the Underworld. You must at least look like you want to negotiate. If you let them continue to kill, I fear..."

"I understand!"

As soon as Yanluo Tianzi spoke, Jiufang Yi understood his intention. Besides, ever since Taishan Wang was slain, the three people in the lead could not possibly achieve anything more; it would be better to do a favor for Yanluo Tianzi!

After the two finished discussing, they acted separately. Yanluo Tianzi went to negotiate terms with Zhuanlun Wang, while Jiufang Yi began to call back Ai Yuchen and the others!

Several months later, Ai Yuchen, Moke, and Fairy Qianqian from the Suozu Realm all returned to the Yanluo Tianzi Dian! After meeting, they naturally spoke in detail about their experiences since parting!

Especially when the three who arrived later heard that three fellow daoists had already perished, they could not help but feel very sad. But this was war; death was inevitable. Could it be that only Underworld cultivators were allowed to die, and they were not allowed to lose anyone on their side?

Once the cultivators from the other realms were all gathered, Yanluo Tianzi began to negotiate with Zhuanlun Wang. Because the two places were separated by a long distance, just the Sound Transmission Talisman returning would take some time.

More than a year later, there was finally a reply from Zhuanlun Wang. He had agreed not to meet in Fengdu Cheng and changed the meeting place to the Liucheng Wang Hall, located between the Yanluo Tianzi Dian and Fengdu Cheng!

Although Liucheng Wang had been slain by Ai Yuli and the other two, his palace still stood, and it was the fairest place for both sides!

Jiufang Yi thought for a moment and agreed. Fearing that long delays would lead to more trouble, after discussing with Yanluo Tianzi, the time was set for one year later. With the escape speed of their Great Accomplishment Stage existences, they should be able to reach the Liucheng Wang Hall in a year!

In this way, a turning point appeared! Yanluo Tianzi was also happy to see the Underworld spared a catastrophe, so he immediately replied to Zhuanlun Wang!

Afterwards, the few of them prepared the necessary items and officially set off for the Liucheng Wang Hall!

Along the way, Yanluo Tianzi and Jiufang Yi kept asking Zhang Nuo for details about Jialouluo! Zhang Nuo told them everything he knew without reservation! After all, this meeting with Zhuanlun Wang was of great importance! It directly concerned the safety of several major realms!

"Human Emperor! If you were asked to invite Garuda to the Underworld, how much confidence do you have?"

In order to be prepared, Jiufang Yi asked solemnly! Zhang Nuo, however, was complaining bitterly in his heart. He actually had no deep friendship with Garuda; they had only fought a great battle in the Inner Sea of the Demon Thunder Sea years ago, and afterwards, he had given the other party some Yin and Yang energy. If it came to friendship, it could be said to be zero!

"To tell the truth, Zhang has not even one percent confidence!"

As soon as these words left his mouth, the faces of Yanluo Tianzi and Jiufang Yi revealed looks of distress! The success or failure of this meeting rested entirely on Zhang Nuo. If they could invite Garuda, all matters would be solved; otherwise, it would require a great deal of effort!

The plan to control the Chaos Insect King in the Underworld was already more than half complete. If they wanted to stop it, they needed a sufficiently strong reason!

"However, I know very clearly where Garuda is now. Even if I cannot invite him, if I can persuade King of Turning Wheel to accompany Zhang to go there, that would also be possible!"

Seeing that both of them were silent with their heads bowed, Zhang Nuo said again!

Upon hearing this, the two could only smile bitterly. Asking Zhuanlun Wang to go to the Demon Realm with Zhang Nuo seemed unlikely! With Zhuanlun Wang's current status in the Underworld, I fear that as soon as he left, the remaining two kings would explode!

The three discussed it carefully for a while, but in the end, they still could not come up with a proper solution.

"Forget it! Man proposes, God disposes! If it doesn't work, we will still have to solve it with force! But at that time, I will need Fellow Daoist Yanluo to take action! Furthermore, Human Emperor, you must also attack Zhuanlun Wang with all your might and use all your techniques. You are the only one who has fought his avatar when you were in the Human Realm, so you have more experience!"

A cold, murderous intent flashed in Jiufang Yi's eyes. It was clear that he was prepared to die for this meeting with Zhuanlun Wang; if it failed, he would take action on the spot!

Even if they were not a match, they would severely injure Zhuanlun Wang, which would at least delay the Underworld's plan once more!

Having made up his mind, there was no more hesitation. The escape speed of the seven people increased several times over! Above the dark, gloomy sky of the Underworld, they were like seven long rainbows streaking across the horizon, rushing toward the palace of Liucheng Wang!