Immortal Cultivation: I Start by Checking In for an Immortal's Aptitude
Chapter 501

Su Ming Offers His Counsel, the Nether Lord Pledges Allegiance

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The Land of Reincarnation.

What was originally somewhat eerie and deathly quiet has now become utterly chaotic.

The ancient beings from the first three levels were the first to break out. They were all descendants of the ancient beings who had been suppressed by the Dao Ancestor. Each of them had extraordinary bloodlines and had become accustomed to the environment of the Reincarnation Purgatory after countless ages. As for those who had not become accustomed to it, they had naturally been eliminated long ago.

Now that they have seen the light of day again, everyone is incredibly excited.

They had no access to information from the outside world, and most of these beings believed that they were still incredibly powerful and that as long as they could get out, they could regain their status as the ancient overlords.

Therefore, they did not intend to hide in the Land of Reincarnation, but instead planned to go to the legendary beautiful and prosperous Immortal Realm.

The Underworld.

"The seal has been broken!"

Su Ming clearly sensed the immense aura emanating from the depths of the Land of Reincarnation.

Even the Nether Lord had to frown and say:

"Has this old man Heavenly Abyss lost his mind?"

In fact, he had collaborated with the other party several times.

But I didn't expect them to be so decisive, even more reckless than him.

"It seems that the relationship between Heavenly Abyss Ancestor and the Devil Ancestor is far beyond our imagination."

Su Ming, however, seemed to have discerned something and calmly remarked.

"We can only wait and see."

Faced with this force, the Nether Lord decisively chose to retreat.

Even if the sky falls, the tall ones have to hold it up—that's the lesson he's learned over the years.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming slowly shook his head, looked at the Nether Lord, and said calmly:

"To cower in place at this time is not the best strategy; it would be a path to disaster."

The Nether Lord turned to Su Ming, his gaze scrutinizing her:

"Oh? That Heavenly Abyss, together with the Devil Ancestor, has shaken up the very foundation of the entire Reincarnation Purgatory this time. What he released was not only a ferocious demon, but also a terrifying existence like the ' Lord of Myriad Voids,' which even the Immortal Ancestor must treat with utmost respect."

Although we in the Underworld have been working for many years, in the face of such a calamity sweeping across the heavens, forcibly stepping forward is no different from a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Preserve your strength, uphold the fundamental principles of reincarnation, and wait for the storm to pass before attempting recovery; this is the prudent approach.

"The principles of preservation that the elder spoke of are indeed the way of the world."

Su Ming bowed slightly to show his respect for the Nether Lord.

But Su Ming's tone became increasingly clear and firm:

"However, this calamity is different from the past. The Devil Ancestor has been planning for countless ages, not just for a momentary disturbance. His goal is to overthrow the Immortal Realm."

The Heavenly Abyss Ancestor willingly acted as a vanguard, harboring grand ambitions. Their goal was likely the control of the entire cycle of reincarnation, one of the foundations of the Immortal Realm's operation. In their eyes, the Underworld was probably a thorn in their side.

He paused, and seeing that the Nether Lord was listening attentively, he continued:

"Imagine if we simply hold our ground and watch the Heavenly Court and the Devil Race fight and wear each other down. Regardless of who ultimately wins, what kind of situation will our Underworld be in once the situation is settled?"

"If the Devil Ancestor gains power, the authority of reincarnation will fall entirely into his hands. The seniors and the gods of the Underworld will either have to submit to him as slaves or become his resources for Great Dao of Devouring. There is absolutely no chance of them escaping."

The first person Heavenly Abyss Ancestor wants to eliminate is you, his "old acquaintance."

"If the Heavenly Court wins and defeats the Devil Ancestor, it will also reclaim the power of reincarnation."

A dark light flickered in the Nether Lord's eyes; clearly, Su Ming's words had touched him.

It wasn't that he couldn't see the situation clearly; it was just that his long-standing caution and overconfidence in his own foundation led him to subconsciously choose the most conservative strategy.

Su Ming, observing the expressions and knowing that the Nether Lord was already interested, offered his most crucial suggestion, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty:

"Senior, the only way to break this deadlock is to go with the flow and clarify our stance."

If one were to pledge allegiance to the Devil Ancestor, it would be tantamount to seeking a tiger's skin; if one were to pledge allegiance to the Heavenly Court, there would be numerous internal factions, and even the Orthodox God of the underworld would be vying for power with them.

In my opinion, it would be better to take the initiative to join the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace and follow my senior brother, Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable!

Su Ming then went on to describe in detail the many benefits of it.

After all, Han Xuanji did not covet power in the Immortal Realm and was essentially a hands-off manager, and currently no disciple in the Dao Palace had the strength to control the reincarnation authority.

"My senior brother has a broad mind and aspirations for the Great Dao. Following him is not merely for Tribulation Transcendence, but for the long-term path. The Underworld lineage can also be integrated into a broader framework, no longer confined to a corner of the Yin and Yang."

After Su Ming finished speaking, he quietly awaited the Nether Lord's decision.

He believed that, with the wisdom of the Nether Lord, the right choice would be made when the pros and cons were so clear.

The Nether Lord remained silent for a long time, as if he were undergoing an intense internal struggle.

Finally, he let out a long sigh, the glint in his eyes hardening and transforming into a resolute determination:

"Little one... what you said is all reasonable and hits the nail on the head."

"I have been blinded by the events of these endless years, only thinking about maintaining the status quo, forgetting that in the face of such drastic changes in the world, without strength, one is nothing."

He slowly rose from his seat, his previously somewhat hunched figure straightening considerably, exuding the decisive aura of a ruler:

"Very well! Since our fate is inescapable, rather than waiting to die or becoming a pawn, we might as well stake the Underworld's billions of years of foundation and trust in the Mystic Heaven Dao Venerable."

Seeing that the Nether Lord agreed, Su Ming felt a great weight lifted from his heart.

At the same time, he was also somewhat moved, after all, he knew that the Nether Lord had always harbored great ambitions and wanted to make a name for himself in the Immortal Realm.

At this critical moment, he is facing a great calamity. If both the immortals and demons are severely injured, he will be able to benefit from both sides and perhaps even snatch victory from the ashes, thus establishing himself as the overlord of the underworld.

The reason he was able to persuade Su Ming so easily was twofold: firstly, Han Xuanji possessed unparalleled power, and secondly, the Nether Lord genuinely regarded Su Ming as one of his own, treating him as a mentor, friend, and even family member.

"Hehe, I guess this counts as recruiting a great general for my senior brother."

Su Ming was overjoyed.

Although his own strength was weak, the Nether Lord was at least a powerful being at the Peak Hunyuan Taiji. With the addition of this powerful being to the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace, along with the many experts in the Underworld, it could be considered a very strong unofficial force.

At that time, I can also contribute to my senior brother's great cause!

Han Xuanji was completely unaware of this and did not know that Su Ming had already subdued a force for him.

I don't understand what kind of great achievements he has.

at the same time.

Outside, above the Nether Sea.

"I wonder what their reaction is? Will they take action?"

Many others, however, turned their hopeful gaze to the realm beyond the Thirty-Three Layers of Heaven.

Han Xuanji's deeds of defeating the Lord of Greed and suppressing the Devil Ancestor have long been known throughout the Immortal Realm. In the hearts of many, he is a pillar of strength.

It is no exaggeration to say that in the minds of many cultivators in the Immortal Realm, Han Xuanji's strength is even above that of the Heavenly Emperor.

Now, some well-known forces in the Immortal Realm have arrived, such as Lu Fan's Myriad Phenomena Divine Dynasty.

As the current ruler of the Human Race, Lu Fan wields immense power.

They had already achieved the Primordial Hunyuan position by leveraging the foundation of the Human Race, wielding immense power.

Unlike in the simulation, with Han Xuanji as his backer, the Heavenly Emperor naturally wouldn't take away Lu Fan's Human Emperor.

The powerful figures of the Human Race collectively sided with Lu Fan, making things very convenient for him.

Even if you are an ancient Aristocratic Clan or a supreme holy land, you must submit to the Myriad Phenomena Divine Dynasty.

This is the power of a person!

Lu Fan was clad in the Human Emperor Battle Armor and wielding the Human Emperor Sword, exuding unparalleled power.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on his lips.

"Look! Those are disciples of the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace!"

Just as the tense moment when the Nether Sea was filled with war clouds, a terrifying aura suddenly appeared from beyond the sky, instantly attracting countless eyes.

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