After the drinks, everyone went their separate ways.
The Heavenly Emperor took Shangguan Zhiyi with him to the Dark World.
Dao Jin, the Great Divine Official, the Grand Master, and the Grand Palace Master temporarily returned to the Black Underworld Great World.
Netherworld Emperor Tu Xing, Netherworld Emperor Ling Chuan, and the others were all Netherworld Emperors, so naturally, they returned to their own Black Nether Islands.
Just as they had said before, none of them chose to stay in the Forbidden River Domain. They felt it was nowhere near as comfortable as their own nests.
"Then what am I supposed to do?"
When everyone parted ways, Netherworld Emperor Pufan was the most awkwardly placed of them all.
His hotheaded impulse this time had offended many people. Although the matter was now over, those Netherworld Emperors were still around. Unless he found somewhere safe to go, it would not be long before the others came knocking.
"Scrambled eggs with tomatoes." The Jue Ming Wan Xie Wheel made a face and patted Netherworld Emperor Pufan on the shoulder. "You're a Netherworld Emperor. You can't lose face. Show some of that backbone you had earlier. What's there to fear? At worst, you'll die."
"I couldn't be calmer right now," Netherworld Emperor Pufan said. "I may not fear death, but who wants to die if they can avoid it?"
"If you don't mind, bring your family from your Black Nether Island and take refuge with me. With me around, let's see who dares come knocking to take revenge on you!" Netherworld Emperor Tu Xing said.
"Exactly. Old Jie happens to be with Old Tu, too," Netherworld Emperor Xin Yan said.
"I've finally found somewhere to belong! Of course I don't mind. I couldn't be happier," Netherworld Emperor Pufan said in delight. His life