A Heaven-Shaking Deal! Gaining the Entirety of Buddhism's Allegiance for Free

Above the Netherworld Sea of Blood, the Yin Wind howled.

Two streaks of Golden Light tore through the darkened sky. Without pausing in the slightest, they descended straight into the depths of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

The two streaks of Golden Light pierced through the thick fog and landed directly before Ghost Gate Pass.

As the light faded, Jieyin and Zhunti revealed themselves.

The moment the two came to a halt, ripples spread through the void ahead.

Wearing an Earth Yellow Taoist Robe, Zhen Yuanzi slowly stepped out.

Seeing them, he showed no surprise. He merely made a calm salute.

"Fellow Daoists, you have come from afar. Forgive me for failing to welcome you properly."

Jieyin and Zhunti hurriedly returned the salute with their palms pressed together.

"Fellow cultivator Zhen Yuanzi."

"We have come unannounced. We hope you will not take offense."

"We have come specifically to seek an audience with Empress Pingxin. We hope you can accommodate us."

Zhen Yuanzi stepped aside, clearing a path.

"Your Ladyship has been waiting in Pingxin Hall for quite some time. Please follow me."

The two followed silently behind Zhen Yuanzi, passing through layer after layer of the Yin Division, crossing the Bridge of Helplessness, and catching sight of the slowly flowing River of Forgetfulness.

Countless struggling souls drifted and sank within its waters, letting out soundless wails.

As Zhunti watched that river, a bleak sorrow he could relate to rose in his heart.

How different were Saints like them, trapped beneath the Heavenly Dao, from those departed souls in the river who could not attain liberation?

Pingxin Hall.

The hall doors stood open, and a serene figure sat upon the main seat.

No earth-shaking fluctuations of mana emanated from her body, yet she seemed to be the center of the entire