Entering the Ancestral Land
Upon entering the Giant City, the streets on both sides were extremely wide, and the buildings were ridiculously large.
It's no exaggeration to say that a single house there is comparable in size to a small mountain.
However, Lin Mu also noticed the differences between this place and the Mortal World.
The Earth Soul Clan is quite skilled in construction and weaponry.
However, it seems to lack some small household items.
Most of the houses are quite simple inside, with just a few rooms and a few stone beds. Slightly better ones might have a few tables and chairs.
It still gives Lin Mu a feeling, as if he were in a primitive tribe.
There were small stalls and vendors on both sides of the street, mostly selling food and weapons.
It's also clear that the Earth Soul Clan doesn't have many forms of entertainment.
However, it also fits their living environment.
Netherworld underworld is a very harsh place where the strong prey on the weak.
A race that craves pleasure will find it difficult to survive.
"It must be quite different from your world!" Di Youxue asked with a smile.
"Indeed!" Lin Mu nodded slightly.
"The Nether Emperor originally intended to build this place into a city similar to that of humans, but after weighing the pros and cons, he chose to give up, because it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality!"
"He's afraid that most people, having gotten used to a good life, will lose their desire for cultivation!" Di Youxue explained.
Lin Mu nodded slightly.
He also felt it very strongly.
Back in the Li City, some of the students in their class were quite talented, but they wasted their time because they were too fond of pleasure.
If human society had less entertainment and everyone focused on cultivation, the overall combat strength of society would likely increase significantly.
However, Lin Mu also knew that human society was different from the Earth Soul Clan.
They are similar to primitive tribes, and are extremely obedient to their leaders.
Human society is a melting pot, containing all kinds of people.
The internal relationships are even more complex.
Few people can remain rational when faced with self-interest.
After walking through the long street, the group arrived in front of a magnificent palace.
The palace covers a vast area, with layers upon layers, towering into the clouds, and seemingly stretching as far as the eye can see.
Moreover, numerous Formation and Rune Seal were arranged on the palace walls, and one could feel the awe-inspiring power emanating from them just by getting close.
It is no exaggeration to say that if anyone tries to force their way in, they will inevitably be attacked by the Formation and Rune Seal.
Di Youxue took a step forward and reached out her hand onto the city gate.
There seemed to be an invisible energy shield around the city gate. When it touched Di Youxue's hand, ripples spread outwards.
Rumble!
The gate opened at that moment.
Di Youxue led the group inside.
Compared to the outside, the buildings here are more exquisite, and many things that only exist in human society can be found here.
Attic, stone pavilion, corridor, desk, writing brush and ink, etc., it has everything!
It resembles a giant city with a style similar to that of ancient humans.
Walking through it, Lin Mu felt as if he had traveled through time.
They continued on their journey, passing through one building after another, until they finally arrived at a grand hall.
The layout of the main hall is quite similar to that of an ancient imperial palace.
A golden chair was placed at the very top.
However, unlike the dragon throne, this chair is carved with more intricate patterns.
Clearly, their faith is not in dragons, but in something else entirely.
Just then, a middle-aged man walked out from the side.
In fact, Di Youxue had a premonition when he stepped into this place.
Behind the middle-aged man were several followers, all of whom possessed extraordinary auras, the weakest of whom were at the seventh rank.
When he saw Lin Mu, his eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was also a little curious.
He had previously heard from his subordinates that a very powerful individual had emerged, triggering One-Hundred-Twenty-Zhang Soul Light.
Now, seeing Lin Mu, he could also feel that solid Divine Soul emanating from Lin Mu.
He had only ever felt this way with the Nether Emperor back then.
"Father!" Di Youxue cried out.
The middle-aged man before them was Di Yan, the leader of the Earth Soul Clan.
The Earth Soul Clan followed the Nether Emperor for a period of time back then.
In addition, the previous head of the family had a great respect for the ways of human society.
Therefore, some of the internal systems of the Earth Soul Clan were reformed.
The entire Earth Soul Clan is quite similar to humans in many ways.
Di Yan smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Lin Mu, and slowly said, "You are the Nether Emperor Successor?"
Lin Mu nodded. "Yes!"
"Not bad! Your Divine Soul is solid, making you stronger than some weaker races!" Di Yan said with a smile.
The man standing at the very back didn't look too good.
He had been in the Earth Soul Clan for so long, yet he was rarely praised by Di Yan. Lin Mu, on the other hand, had only been wearing the hat of the Nether Emperor Successor, and yet he had received so much appreciation.
He couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, although he is the Nether Emperor Successor, we don't know his exact level, nor do we know what methods he used to make the Princess insist on becoming his Contract Beast. Don't you think this matter needs to be addressed?"
Di Yan's expression changed slightly.
Contract Beast!
If Di Youxue were to marry Lin Mu.
As long as Di Youxue is happy, he has nothing to say.
It can become Lin Mu's Contract Beast!
The nature of it is quite different.
Di Youxue's expression was not good, and she immediately said, "Father, this is my own choice!"
"I think he's qualified!"
Di Yan's eyes held a hint of thought, and he immediately said, "Once you sign the Contract, you will be under his control for the rest of your life!"
"Moreover, if anything happens to him in this Mortal World, you will die too!"
"This matter still needs careful consideration!"
"Father!" Di Youxue couldn't help but call out.
"Alright! I know what you're thinking, but this is a big deal. If you insist on signing it, you'll need the approval of several elders!" Di Yan said.
Di Youxue pouted slightly, her expression not very pleasant.
She had been looking forward to this day for a long time.
However, given the current situation, signing Contract with Lin Mu is definitely not going to be easy.
"Follow me!" Di Yan didn't kill him outright.
After all, Nether Emperor Successor, his identity is not simple.
Not to mention what Lin Mu accomplished.
If Lin Mu truly becomes another Nether Emperor in the future.
Then he would be the sinner of the entire family.
He couldn't afford to take that responsibility.
Moreover, he could tell from his daughter's eyes that she really wanted to become Lin Mu's Contract Beast.
He led the group deeper into the palace.
Before long, the group arrived at a Spirit Platform, where hundreds of tombstones were placed. Each tombstone had a trace of Divine Soul remaining on it, and some illusory figures walked around the Spirit Platform.
This is a rather unique phenomenon in the Netherworld.
Some peak-level Nether Beast can retain a portion of their divine consciousness after death, which can remain in a certain place as long as their Spirit Platform is not destroyed.
This is why some powerful Netherworld species can thrive for so long.
Even though Di Yan is the clan leader, he is subject to many restrictions from his elders.
Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.
With so many treasures, they can offer advice and solutions if anything happens.
As they arrived, several enormous figures also walked towards them.
These figures exuded a powerful aura, with the weakest being at least eighth-rank, clearly belonging to the top combat force of this family.