The old man's eyes were lifeless.
He glanced around, muttering to himself, "Everything's gone..."
Lu Changsheng bent down and waved a soft white light from his hand, covering the old man's eyebrows and eyes.
This calmed him down.
"Grandpa, please tell me slowly, what exactly happened?"
The old man looked at Lu Changsheng, his eyes filled with tears, and said bitterly, "It all started with that black stone."
Based on the old man's description.
Lu Changsheng and Xiao Hei both understood how the incident began.
Besides farming, Afterglow Village also has other activities.
They would also go out to hunt wild animals.
While out hunting, they encountered a black stone, which they found quite extraordinary, so they brought it back to the village.
Then, misfortune began.
The demonic energy emanating from the black stone is irresistible even to ordinary cultivators.
How can mortals resist this demonic force?
The demonic influence has invaded the souls of everyone in the village.
This caused them to begin killing each other.
In the end, they all died, except for the village chief, who survived.
Because he slaughtered everyone else under those sharp claws...
The village chief cried out, "If I had known this would happen, I should have been more resolute and thrown that black stone away!"
Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Hei and asked, "What are you going to do about this?"
Xiao Hei lowered its head.
He understood that if this matter were to be investigated, it would be because of him.
After all, if it weren't for him, the black stone wouldn't have ended up in this mountain range.
Similarly, this will not happen.
If it were other cultivators...
They will disregard everything.
What do they care about the lives and deaths of ordinary people?
Because they don't value cause and effect.
The stronger a person is, the more they value cause and effect.
Why do some Daoist practitioners...
Or perhaps those top-tier experts.
Do they detach themselves from worldly affairs, severing all emotions and desires, and minimizing contact with others?
Because once you get involved, you'll be tainted by the Power of Karma.
This power is indescribable and inexplicable.
However, we cannot ignore it.
Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Hei and handed the choice over to him.
First, this matter started with Xiao Hei, and it should also end with him.
Secondly, this determined his future path: whether he would live a life of ruthlessness or one filled with passion and humanity.
Without much thought, Xiao Hei asked solemnly, "Master, is there any way to save them?"
Lu Changsheng smiled.
Sure enough, these disciples, apart from their exceptional ability to cause trouble, had no other flaws...
"Of course."
After saying that, Lu Changsheng stood up, tore through space with Xiao Hei, and disappeared from the spot.
The village chief, looking at the spot where Lu Changsheng had left, repeatedly kowtowed, pleading, "I beg you, Immortal Master, save them!"
Even if Lu Changsheng and the other person leave.
The village chief continued to kowtow.
However, the forehead that should have been bruised and bleeding remained completely unharmed.
This was also because Lu Changsheng's elixir improved the village chief's physical condition...
After a person dies.
Souls typically enter a cycle of reincarnation.
This place of reincarnation is located within the Nine Nether.
Within the Nine Nether.
Countless souls crossed the Naihe Bridge one after another.
Beneath the Naihe Bridge lies the spring water of the Yellow River.
Back then, Lu Changsheng came here to "borrow" the Spirit of the Yellow Springs River Water.
This is how the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Grand Array was set up!
Xiao Hei looked around and asked, "Master, can this place save the villagers of Afterglow Village?"
Lu Changsheng shrugged and said, "Theoretically, it's possible as long as you haven't entered the cycle of reincarnation yet."
In the Nine Nether, it seems someone sensed the presence of living beings entering this place.
Three figures in black robes appeared in front of Lu Changsheng in an instant.
"You've come again, sir."
"Have you come here to oversee the Nine Nether Netherworlds?"
Previously, Lu Changsheng borrowed the Spirit of the Yellow Springs River Water, and the condition proposed by the other party was this.
Afterwards, he will come to oversee the Nine Nether.
Become the Lord of the Nine Nether!
The Nine Nether Netherworld in the Wilderness Realm currently has no master presiding over it.
Lu Changsheng smiled and said, "I do have that plan, but it won't be for me."
The three figures in black robes looked at each other in bewilderment.
Clearly, they were unaware of Lu Changsheng's meaning.
So, Lu Changsheng pointed to Xiao Hei beside him and said with a smile, "My disciple will be in charge of the Nine Nether."
"Your disciple?"
One of the figures in black robes looked at Xiao Hei with suspicion.
"Does your disciple have the ability to oversee the Nine Nether?"
It should be noted that Lu Changsheng possesses the Dao Law.
Only such powerful individuals are qualified to reside in this Nine Nether.
"He's absolutely perfect."
Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Hei and said, "Release your power."
Xiao Hei nodded.
At this moment, monstrous demonic energy burst forth from Xiao Hei's body!
After Black Stone filled in the gaps in Little Xiao Hei's memory.
The seal within the body has also loosened somewhat.
Xiao Hei is now able to use some of the Demonic Intent without falling into a state of madness!
It can be said that this greatly enhances Xiao Hei's strength.
The three figures in black robes sensed the Demonic Intent emanating from Xiao Hei.
Their expressions all changed.
Although Demonic Intent and the Nine Nether Qi Nine Nether different.
However, they are extremely similar.
This domineering Demonic Intent was used to suppress the Nine Nether.
It is more suitable than Lu Changsheng's Sword Dao Law.
Judging solely by ability, Lu Changsheng is still the more suitable candidate.
However, Lu Changsheng clearly didn't want to stay in the Nine Nether...
The black-robed figure at the head nodded and said, "It's possible, but his current strength might not be enough to suppress the Nine Nether Underworld."
Lu Changsheng shook his head. "Increasing your strength is inevitable, so there's no rush for you right now, is there?"
"Sure, but we need to discuss it."
Lu Changsheng nodded.
The three figures in black vanished from the spot in that instant.
After they return.
It also provided the answer.
"Can."
"Only after he possesses the strength to contend with the Half-Step Emperor Realm expert will he be able to take control of the Nine Nether Underworld."
Lu Changsheng nodded. "Of course, but it will be soon."
Now, Xiao Hei is able to crush those in the Middle Void God Realm.
Half-Step Emperor Realm is only a matter of time.
"However, I have one more condition."
"Oh? Why don't you tell me?"
Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Hei.
This indicates that he should speak for himself.
Xiao Hei nodded, took a step forward, and said, "I want to take some mortals who are about to enter the cycle of reincarnation with me."
"No!"
The three figures in black robes immediately objected.
"To try and bring the soul of a dead person out of the Nine Nether would disrupt Nine Nether order!"
Xiao Hei shook his head and said, "When I become the Lord of the Nine Nether, why should I care about such things?"
"Besides, these people's deaths are related to me, and they were just ordinary people."
"This..."
The three figures in black robes looked at each other in bewilderment.
Just as the three hesitated...
A man appeared between the two parties.
Lu Changsheng recognized the man immediately upon seeing him.
This man was the one who entrusted him with the Spirit of the Yellow Springs River Water.
The man smiled and said, "In that case, let it be a gift for the future Lord of the Nine Nether."