Lion Nether Sect's Invitation Letter

"My foolish descendant, this projection was left by me when I fell. You must treat it with utmost care."

As the man in the projection appeared, Wang Ba was stunned. Was this the ancestor of his Wang family? But their Wang family's genealogy did not record such a person!

The projection suddenly changed, showing another scene, like a documentary with narration.

"Six thousand years ago, I was known as the Death God on the Dou Qi Continent, controlling countless souls of living beings. The domain I established was called the Corpse Soul World."

The images flickered, transporting Wang Ba and Zhou Tong to a world they had never seen before. Both gasped in shock. The Corpse Soul World was truly vast and magnificent. It had not only one hundred and eight layers of Yanluo, who wielded the Book of Life and Death to judge karma, but also the Bridge of Helplessness, the Yellow Springs Road, the Three Lives Stone, the River of Forgetfulness, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Compared to this, the Soul Clan's soul domain was nothing.

The scene shifted again, and a refined woman appeared in the projection.

"The Dou Qi Continent was originally very peaceful. But one day, a woman named Lan Ran Hu You Jie suddenly appeared, descending from beyond the heavens with the title of Lord of Hueco Mundo. She began slaughtering the beings of the Dou Qi Continent. This act completely enraged the strongest king on the continent, Great Emperor Ye Qianqian. She gathered all the lords to protect the lives of the Dou Qi Continent's beings and engaged in a world-shattering battle with Lan Ran Hu You Jie. I was one of them."

Ye Qianqian's figure appeared on the screen. This projection was astonishing. Who would have thought that the Misty Cloud Ancestor was once an emperor who ruled the world? No wonder her methods were so extraordinary.

The projection of Wang Qi Ichigo continued, "This battle lasted for three full years, with casualties among all the lords. In the end, only I and Great Emperor Qianqian remained. To completely kill Lan Ran Hu You Jie, I was forced to mobilize the power of the Corpse Soul World to suppress and kill her. However, I was also at the end of my strength, and the Corpse Soul World was left incomplete."

Wang Ba's heart surged with excitement. He never imagined that his ancestor was so powerful, single-handedly killing that Lord of Hueco Mundo from beyond the heavens. Such a glorious achievement, perhaps no strong individual on the entire continent could compare!

But at this moment, two shifty-looking men suddenly appeared on the screen. These two men appeared to possess extraordinary strength, immediately drawing Wang Ba's attention and giving him a bad feeling.

Lan Ran Hu You Jie had already been defeated. Why were these two suddenly appearing before his ancestor?

"Hun Dan, Hun Zhang, what are you two doing here?" Wang Qi Ichigo asked sternly in the projection.

"Hehehe... Our master personally killed that Lord of Hueco Mundo from beyond the heavens. We, his dog slaves, are extremely excited and have come to congratulate him."

So these two were Wang Qi Ichigo's servants, and even the lowest of them, dog slaves.

The man named Hun Zhang said, "Big brother, why waste words with him? Wang Qi Ichigo is already at the end of his strength. Let's join forces and kill him here, taking all his fortune."

Wang Qi Ichigo was furious. "I am a close friend of Great Emperor Qianqian. Aren't you afraid she will find out about this and avenge me?"

Hun Dan chuckled sinisterly. "Naturally, we are afraid. But we received reliable intelligence that Great Emperor Qianqian made a mistake in her cultivation and has already lost her power. After we brothers kill you, Master, we will go and attack Great Emperor Qianqian with other family forces. Wang Qi Ichigo, die!"

Wang Ba's eyes blazed with fury. He was enraged by these successive images. He never imagined that two mere dog slaves would harbor such ambitious desires. It was truly detestable.

He regretted that in the past, the loyal subordinates of his family had all died at the hands of the Lord of Hueco Mundo, which allowed these two dog slaves to take advantage of the situation.

"The Death God has fallen, the Soul Clan shall rise."

After Hun Dan and Hun Zhang killed Wang Qi Ichigo, they forcefully took control of the incomplete Corpse Soul World and began slaughtering the Wang family.

"Hehehehe... We were once Wang Qi Ichigo's dog slaves. From now on, Wang Qi Ichigo's clansmen will also become dog slaves of my Soul Clan. That would be more interesting."

Wang Ba and Zhou Tong's pupils contracted. So the Soul Clan was once the Wang family's slaves, and now, to get revenge, they were enslaving the Wang family in return.

Wang Qi Ichigo's expression in the projection was desolate. Looking at Wang Ba, he slowly said, "My descendant, if you see this projection, you must hurry to find Great Emperor Qianqian, because only she knows how to unseal the second state of the Zanpakuto. Once the second state of the Zanpakuto is unsealed, the wielder will gain immense power. At that time, the second state Zanpakuto will slay Dou Venerates and kill saints like pigs and dogs."

The projection then dissipated, and the entire underground world returned to its original state, leaving no trace.

"Detestable, shameful, abominable!"

Wang Ba roared with anger, his fury at the Soul Clan's despicable actions immense. With a slash of his saber, he unleashed a Moon Fang Heaven Piercer, splitting the entire Hall of Souls in two. It was an attack comparable to a five-star Dou Venerate. The miniature projector attached to the saber hilt also shattered and disappeared.

Zhou Tong was terrified, his liver and gallbladder about to split. He quickly advised, "Hall Master, please calm your anger. The authenticity of this projection still needs to be verified. You cannot believe it so easily!"

Wang Ba snorted. "Cannot believe it easily? Then tell me, why have my Wang family been dog slaves to the Soul Clan for generations? Why does this saber in my hand possess such immense power?"

"This..." Zhou Tong was speechless, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Wang Ba was originally a slave of the Soul Clan, but after seeing this projection, his worldview was completely overturned. His reverence for the Soul Clan vanished, and he asked, "Old Zhou, do you still have any lingering attachment to the Soul Clan?"

Zhou Tong replied, "My loyalty to the Hall Master is as clear as heaven and earth. If not for the Hall Master's kindness, I would not have become Vice Hall Master. It's just..." Zhou Tong hesitated for a moment, then continued, "It's just that the Hall Master's current strength is still too low. We cannot turn against the Soul Clan yet, otherwise, the Hall Master's clansmen will also be implicated."

Wang Ba asked, "Then, according to Old Zhou's suggestion, how should I reclaim the former glory of the Wang family?"

Zhou Tong, this dog-headed strategist, with his mind full of bad ideas, immediately suggested when he heard Wang Ba's question:

"Didn't your ancestor just say that once the second seal of the Zanpakuto is broken, it can slay saints and kill emperors like pigs and dogs? Then the method to break the Zanpakuto's seal must be in the hands of the Misty Cloud Ancestor.

We should go to the Misty Cloud Sect, secretly befriend Ye Qianqian. Furthermore, the Soul Clan was also Ye Qianqian's enemy back then. We can completely form an alliance."

Wang Ba pondered for a moment and felt that this plan might be feasible. He was now eager to break the second seal of his ancestor's Zanpakuto.

"This Hall Master will go tonight."

On Misty Cloud Mountain.

"Old Ancestor, you've finally returned," Yun Shan and the others immediately greeted Ye Qianqian upon her return to the sect.

"Did something happen?" Ye Qianqian immediately questioned upon seeing their unusual expressions.

Yun Shan produced an invitation and said, "Old Ancestor, just after you left, an envoy from the Lion Underworld Sect delivered a letter. We didn't know how to proceed, so we ask you to review it."

"Lion Nether Grand Ceremony, inviting sect leaders from all over the northwest?"

Ye Qianqian raised an eyebrow. This Lion Underworld Sect was actually doing something so high-profile. There must be something strange. She said to the elders present, "I want to hear your opinions."

Xie Biyan pondered for a moment and said, "The Lion Underworld Sect is the largest sect in the Northwest Continent. Its sect leader, Shi Tian, has the strength of a six-star Dou Venerate and deters many forces. Now that they are holding such a ceremony, it indeed makes this old man very confused."

Yan Luotian said, "According to the intelligence from our sect, there are some unstable factors within the Lion Underworld Sect. Shi Tian's faction and the sect elders' factions are frequently in conflict. I think this invitation might be issued by Shi Tian to consolidate his power as sect leader."

Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian disagreed with Yan Luotian's view. Would they invite everyone in the world to watch the fun when their own backyard was on fire?

This makes no sense at all!

Everyone offered their opinions, analyzing the Lion Nether Sect's actions. Only She Qingqing remained silent.

Ye Qianqian said, "Elder She Qingqing, I've noticed you've been frowning. Do you have a different perspective?"

"Oh, reporting to Ancestor, this old one does have some thoughts, but I dare not speak them,"

"You may speak freely."

"Yes." Receiving Ye Qianqian's assurance, She Qingqing began, "This Lion Nether Sect suddenly sent an invitation, even boasting they will host all sect leaders from the northwest. They must have ulterior motives. As the saying goes, 'when something is out of the ordinary, there must be a ghost.' In my humble opinion, it's best not to go."

This wasn't She Qingqing deliberately speaking nonsense. It was a life experience she had gained over her hundred years of existence.

She Qingqing continued, "Now that the Misty Cloud Sect is so powerful, with an expert like Lord Kaguya guarding us, we've already shocked many factions. Yet, the Lion Nether Sect only sent an ordinary envoy to hastily deliver an invitation, not a high-ranking official from their sect. Is this reasonable?

Ancestor, please forgive me, this is merely my shallow insight."

Ye Qianqian shook her head, not intending to blame She Qingqing. On the contrary, she admired She Qingqing even more. As expected of an old hand, she sees more clearly than Yun Shan and the others.

"Although Elder She Qingqing's words make sense, this Lion Nether Sect has sparked a trace of interest in me. I still plan to go and play along, to see what tricks they are up to.

Ten days from now, Yun Shan and Elder She Qingqing will accompany me to the Lion Nether Sect."

Coincidentally, the Lion Nether Sect was one of Ye Qianqian's targets for deception. How could she complete the system's mission without going?

As soon as she finished speaking, a black malevolent energy drifted into the hall from outside. An eerie wind blew, extinguishing all the candles in the Misty Cloud Hall.

"Who dares to provoke my Misty Cloud Sect?" Yun Shan, seeing the newcomer's extraordinary strength, immediately unleashed his Dou Qi.

The others in the hall also stood ready.

"This black malevolent energy... it's a powerhouse from the Hall of Souls!" Xie Biyan recognized the newcomer's identity at a glance.

This black energy was more than a hundred times larger than that of the Iron Protector. The newcomer must be a Venerable from the Hall of Souls.

The black energy suddenly solidified in the hall, and a middle-aged burly man with a long saber on his back appeared before everyone.

"Who exactly are you, and why have you come to my Misty Cloud Sect?"

"Hall of Souls expert, you are too presumptuous! Do you think my Misty Cloud Sect cannot keep you here?"

"I advise you to retreat quickly, or you will face great misfortune."

Everyone spoke at once, angrily denouncing the newcomer. However, the middle-aged man ignored them. Upon seeing Ye Qianqian at the head seat, he immediately knelt before her.

"Junior, Wang Ba, Branch Master of the Hall of Souls, has come to beg for forgiveness from Emperor Qianqian. I implore Emperor Qianqian to help this junior break the second seal of the Zanpakuto, allowing me to reclaim the glory lost by the Wang family."

"Ding"

Congratulations to the host for obtaining 30,000 Shock Points from Yun Shan.

Congratulations to the host for obtaining 45,000 Shock Points from Xie Biyan.

Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10,000 Shock Points from She Qingqing.

Congratulations to the host for obtaining... Shock Points from Medusa...

Ye Qianqian sighed bitterly. A brain is a good thing, but unfortunately, Wang Ba doesn't have one.

A few familiar lines of "claiming kinship" were enough to fool him. This was too easy!