In the underworld, within the empty West Hall of Wuchang Hall, Ning Chen stood silently, remaining there for days.
"No need to wait any longer."
Before the West Hall of Wuchang Hall, Peacock rolled over in her wheelchair. Looking at the black-clad young man inside, she said calmly, "She has become Tai Shang. It is impossible for her to return."
"Grand Forgetfulness of Emotion."
Ning Chen murmured softly. A trace of imperceptible bitterness flickered through his abyss-deep eyes.
"You are different from before."
Before the hall, Peacock looked at him and spoke.
She had seen too much of a devil's cold brutality. Yet the devil before her had gradually been influenced by the human heart, becoming less merciless.
Inside the hall, Ning Chen came back to himself. His heart inexplicably jolted, and the emotions in his eyes slowly withdrew, turning cold once more.
Just then, the divine barrier above the underworld opened. Two figures descended from the heavens, finally returning after days of travel.
Within Wuchang Hall, Ning Chen sensed their arrival. He stepped out of the hall, his gaze lifting to the sky as his expression darkened.
They were back!
"Return to King Yama's Hall."
Ning Chen recovered himself, glanced at the woman in the wheelchair ahead, then flashed away toward King Yama's Hall in the distance.
At the same time, within the various halls of the underworld, the Human Race Kings rose one after another. Understanding tacitly, they headed toward King Yama's Hall.
Before long, the experts of the underworld had gathered in King Yama's Hall. Seated around the long table, all eyes turned toward the two women who had returned from afar.
"How did it go?"
At the head of the group, Ning Chen spoke and asked solemnly.
"The Night Lord agreed to help, and he has