At that moment, the entrance to the Nether Underworld was shrouded in ghostly energy, while the power of reincarnation flowed endlessly.
After Haotian arrived, he walked straight toward the entrance.
A habitual air of arrogance lingered between his brows.
If he had been one of his own attendants, he would never have dared act so smug in front of the Underworld.
But Haotian was different.
He was Dao Ancestor Hongjun's attendant, and thus represented Zixiao Palace itself.
What Haotian hadn't expected was that as soon as he stepped forward, a fierce-looking Underworld ghost general wielding a steel fork stopped him at the entrance.
"This is an important place in the Underworld. Uninvited beings are forbidden to enter!"
The ghost general spoke coldly, without a trace of emotion in his voice.
"Hm?"
Haotian's expression darkened at those words.
He was Dao Ancestor Hongjun's attendant. Usually, even Saints showed him some respect when they saw him.
Yet this Underworld ghost general, nothing more than a lowly soldier, dared to bar his way?
The more Haotian thought about it, the more his anger flared.
Still, he didn't dare make a scene.
After all, the Underworld existed independently of the Primordial World.
Others feared Dao Ancestor Hongjun and treated him with great respect.
But Empress Pingxin of the Underworld was different.
The Underworld stood outside the Primordial Heavenly Dao's system, following its own rules. Even Dao Ancestor Hongjun wouldn't directly meddle in its affairs.
Moreover, aside from Empress Pingxin, the Underworld was home to another Saint: Ancestor Minghe.
After a brief pause, Haotian collected himself and forced down his anger. In a low voice, he said,
"I am an attendant of the Dao Ancestor."
"Does the Underworld really intend to leave me standing outside like this?"
The ghost general was startled by Haotian's words.