The void trembled.
Gentle light shone across the underworld, and even the vicious ghosts of the netherworld became peaceful and serene.
True Dharma Bright Tathagata frowned as he searched and asked, "Where is the Imperial Lord?"
"Who are you?!" Vicious Realm Venerable demanded loudly.
Netherworld Venerable immediately barked, "Do not be disrespectful to the Great Sage."
"Great Sage?"
True Dharma Bright Tathagata was exceedingly amiable. Pressing his palms together in a Buddhist salute, he smiled and said, "This humble monk's Dharma name is True Dharma Bright Tathagata."
"True Dharma Bright Tathagata!"
Many cries of alarm rose from the crowd. Clearly, they had all heard of this old Buddha whose name thundered like lightning.
"Whom does the Great Sage seek?"
"This humble monk seeks the Imperial Lord of your netherworld, Tu Shan Jun."
The various Yamas fell silent. One after another, they raised their weapons and stances, propping up the netherworld's Grand Heavenly Capital Formation.
Emperor Taiyue narrowed his eyes. His gaze flickered, and a figure emerged from the ripples—it was Southern Pole Heavenly Venerable, clad in Dharma robes. The Heavenly Venerable's gaze also seemed to be searching for something before it swiftly withdrew.
Emperor Wanqi's nose twitched. Solemnly, he said, "He is not here. But the stench of blood is truly strong."
As he spoke, he looked toward the distant heavens, where the starry sky had collapsed and the universe lay shattered into ruins. Shaking his head, he said, "They have already fought."
Boom!
A golden sun clad in Flame God Dharma robes flew out of Ghost Gate Pass. Five-colored ancient imperial weapons were slung across his back, and wherever his eyes fell blazed with undying solar flames. Imperial aura and immortal breath curled around him. He ignored the three who had arrived alongside him and instead looked directly at