Elsewhere, at the Border Between Life and Death.
The souls of Chenxiang, Xiaotian Dog, and the Meishan Brothers drifted here, all drawn by the unseen summons of the law of reincarnation toward the Underworld.
"Chenxiang, what do we do?" Xiaotian Dog asked Chenxiang miserably along the way. He had not even rescued his master before he himself was done for. What would his master do now? Who would save him? Boo-hoo!
Hearing Xiaotian Dog's question, Chenxiang remained dazed, sunk in profound doubts about himself, and gave no answer.
"Ah, I told you long ago that the Heavenly Court wouldn't be so easy to deal with. Have you forgotten? Soaring Serpent isn't just an ancient divine beast; he also holds a title among the Heavenly Court's Five Elders. The Five Elders are collectively known as Heavenly Lords, and their standing is extremely high. If his magic power were meager, how could he command the gods' respect? Sure enough, his strength far surpasses ours. In my view, even Yinglong might not be stronger than him," Meishan Eldest suddenly sighed.
He had opposed Chenxiang's contempt for the Heavenly Court from the start, believing that Chenxiang needed at least the strength of a quasi-saint before he could challenge it. Until then, he ought to remain cautious. Unfortunately, Chenxiang refused to listen, insisting that the Heavenly Court could no longer do anything to him. His brothers had also insisted on joining Chenxiang's reckless antics. With no other choice, and worried about them, he had followed along.
And now, splendid-they had all gone down to the Yellow Springs together!
"Eldest... we regret it. We should've listened to you!" Meishan Fourth said sorrowfully.
"It's too late to say anything now. Once we reach the Netherworld, we'll await the King of Yama's judgment," Meishan Eldest said helplessly.
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