Nine Nether Accord

Bi Shouzhi and the other three were initially startled by Meng Yan and the others' actions, then shocked. They weren't fools; they naturally understood what the three kneeling meant. The four exchanged blank glances, stunned. Their hearts were filled with mixed emotions. Their first thought was that Yue Qianchou hadn't lied to them; their ancestor Bi Changchun was truly still alive. This undoubtedly meant that their ancestor's cultivation had indeed reached the legendary Spirit Transformation stage.

For a moment, the four of them felt as if tears were streaming down their faces, their eyes blurry with tears. As the heads of the four Four Great Families, they had risked their lives to come to this extremely dangerous Demon Ghost Domain, and the determination they had made was unimaginable to outsiders.

The Four Great Families were originally one entity, divided into four interdependent branches. Their current status is due to their adherence to the ancestral precept of mutual support. However, where there is profit, there is conflict. Now, over two thousand years later, the situation is far from peaceful on the surface, with growing calls for each family to maintain its own independent structure. Simply put, power is concentrated in the hands of the current branch, which is the absolute backbone of upholding the ancestral precept of mutual support. Because of this mutual support, if one branch experiences unrest, the other three branches work together to suppress it, making it difficult for other branches to seize power.

Consequently, ambitious individuals within each family were naturally uncomfortable with the ancestral precept of mutual support and tried every means to abandon it, causing the situation to escalate rapidly. While one could theoretically use ruthless methods to suppress them, these families were not other sects, but Lineage. Using ruthless methods against fellow clansmen would have extremely serious consequences; the internal strife would be immense, and the Four Great Families would be in constant danger of being swallowed up by others.

Just then, Yue Qianchou brought news that Bi Changchun was still alive. This was incredibly good news for Bi Shouzhi and the others. Bi Changchun's prestige within the Four Great Families was unquestionable. If they could bring Bi Changchun back, all their difficulties would be resolved. Thus, this trip to the Demon Ghost Domain came about.

Although Bi Shouzhi and the others knew of their Old Ancestor's power, they hadn't expected Old Ancestor to be so formidable even in the Demon Ghost Domain. Looking at the Demon King and Ghost King kneeling before the Old Ancestor's portrait, the four gained a new understanding of Old Ancestor might. While excited, they were also somewhat at a loss for what to do.

Yue Qianchou was stunned by the scene for a long time, but he was the first to come to his senses. Look, we can't let them kneel down forever! The problem still lies with the painting. Bi Changchun has too much influence. As long as he is there, the other person doesn't dare to get up.

Yue Qianchou coughed twice, tugged at Bi Shouzhi's clothes, and said softly, "That's enough, shouldn't you put the painting away, senior?"

"Oh, oh!" Bi Shouzhi suddenly realized, and quickly and carefully rolled up the scroll and put it back in his Storage Bag. He now understood that the portrait of his Old Ancestor was a treasure! Yue Qianchou shook his head and Human Path kneeling men, "General, the scroll has been put away. Please get up!"

Upon hearing this, the three raised their heads, slowly stood up, and bowed deeply to Bi Shouzhi, who repeatedly returned the Bi Shouzhi. The fact that the Ghost General, who had initially been so hostile towards them, was now treating them with such courtesy was truly shocking, and Bi Shouzhi was still adjusting.

Meng Yan's general's domineering air vanished completely. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Bi, please feel free to give any instructions. This humble general will do his best."

"Damn it! A lowly general? How disgusting." Yue Qianchou's lips twitched uncontrollably. Seeing Bi Shouzhi staring at him, clearly the other party hadn't gotten used to it yet, and he would have to act as his spokesperson for the time being. Yue Qianchou coughed twice and smiled, "General Meng, Senior Bi has come to pay homage to his ancestors in the central area of Demon Ghost Domain. I think with you and Brother Ao here, there shouldn't be any trouble!"

Meng Yan looked at Yue Qianchou with an indescribable expression, and said with a wry smile, "If it were just the two of us, it would naturally not work, but..." He cupped his hands to the south and said loudly, "Now that we have the portrait of the Immortal Master, let alone the central area, which place in the Demon Ghost Domain can't we go? Who would dare to stop us?"

These words stirred the blood of Bi Shouzhi and the other three, making them even more eager to see their Old Ancestor. Yue Qianchou chuckled at him and said, "Senior Bi, I forgot to tell you, your ancestor was the Co-lord of this boundless Demon Ghost Domain realm."

"What?!" The four exclaimed in shock, speechless with astonishment. They had originally thought that their Old Ancestor was merely someone who instilled fear in the demons and ghosts due to his profound cultivation at the Spirit Transformation stage, but they never expected that he was actually the master of this Demon Ghost Domain. The person who could rule this perilous place, which had been passed down through generations, was actually their ancestor? The four trembled with excitement.

Meng Yan looked at Yue Qianchou with deep suspicion. This kid brought the person here, but didn't even explain the matter clearly? Yue Qianchou felt embarrassed by his gaze, his expression turned serious, and he quickly changed the subject, saying, "Since there's no problem, then I would like to trouble the General and Brother Ao to send some experts to escort us. The sooner we go, the sooner we can get things done. Senior Bi, what do you say?"

Bi Shouzhi cupped his hands to Meng Yan and said, "If it is convenient, I would naturally like to see my ancestor as soon as possible."

"I dare not! It is my duty to serve!" Meng Yan hurriedly returned the greeting, glancing at Yue Qianchou in the process. The latter turned his head away, pretending not to see him.

With the decision made, Meng Yan and Ao Li dared not delay and immediately went to make arrangements, leaving Yu Ji, the hostess, to entertain the group while they waited. Various wines and foods were continuously brought in by servants, and the group sipped and drank as they awaited the return of the Ghost King and the Demon King.

During the banquet, Yu Ji dismissed the servants and personally poured wine for everyone. Her respectful attitude made the people present a little embarrassed, after all, she was the famous wife of the Ghost General. Yue Qianchou, however, found it rather strange. This woman was no ordinary person; she was the one who could make decisions for the Ghost General Meng Yan. Why was she being so obedient now? She hardly said a word, and her behavior was perfectly appropriate, without the slightest overstepping of boundaries. Could she have been frightened by Bi Changchun?

"Madam! I have a question to ask you," Yue Qianchou suddenly spoke up. Yu Ji smiled and nodded, "Please ask me anything, Yu Ji. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

"Then I thank you in advance." Yue Qianchou cupped his hands and said, "Madam, have you heard of 'Soul Returning Grass' in the Demon Ghost Domain?" Bi Shouzhi and the other three looked up in surprise upon hearing this, obviously having heard of this thing as well.

"I've heard of it, but I've never seen it." Yu Ji smiled and said, "Legend has it that it grows in the Nine Nether Cave under Yin Feng Valley, but no one has ever been able to harvest it, simply because no one can enter the Nine Nether Cave."

The so-called Nine Nether Land is indeed the Nine Nether Cave! Yue Qianchou frowned and said, "Is this Yin Feng Valley really that powerful? Could it be that even with General Meng's abilities, he can't enter?"

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