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Chapter 298: Who Says the Netherworld Has No Absolute Peak? The Netherworld King Ascends to the Towe
Chapter 298: Who Says the Netherworld Has No Absolute Peak? The Netherworld King Ascends to the Tower to Slay a Half-Saint [Seeking Monthly Votes] (Part 2)
Snowflakes danced wildly, filling the world, startling the drowsy crows.
At the Su Family Manor.
The Su Family Manor occupies a vast area in Heavenly Origin Dao City, resembling a palace complex. The manor is divided into several zones, with buildings arranged in a staggered manner. Quiet courtyards dot the inner walls, narrating the Su Family's rise and fall over three thousand years.
A family, if it has a complete inheritance mechanism and steady development, can last for centuries.
For a noble family, the most important thing is to produce top-tier warriors in each generation.
Like the Yun, Zhong, and Zhou families, these three major families in Heavenly Origin Dao City are thousand-year-old noble families. Before them, many noble families have declined and been replaced.
Five hundred years is a milestone, a thousand years is another, and a three-thousand-year-old noble family stands at the peak in a region.
Of course, compared to the Divine Capital and many ancient noble families bound to divine sects, the Su Family falls short.
However, the Su Family has managed to continue for three thousand years in Heavenly Origin Dao City because each generation produces a Martial Saint and a Divine Embryo.
For example, the former head of the family, Su Wenxi, and Su Dao Ling, a Martial Saint and a Divine Embryo, with Su Dao Ling even becoming a Divine Talisman Demi-Saint!
The Su Family has the capital to advance further!
In the previous generation, the Su Family produced two Martial Saints, one being Su Lei Bao and the other being the peak Qi Sea Martial Saint Su Canghai from the Divine Capital.
Su Canghai even has the potential to advance further, reaching the realm of Mountain Ascension, with the capital to climb the mountain and glimpse the Heaven Gate!
Once Su Canghai reaches the Mountain Ascension realm, the Su Family will have the capital to challenge the five-thousand-year noble family status!
Unfortunately, Su Wenxi of this generation has died.
Inside the main hall of the manor.
Su Dao Ling sat in a chair, the room brightly lit by oil lamps, making it as bright as day.
Su Lei Bao is now responsible for overseeing the Two-Hearted Sage's Strange Shrine.
Most of the Su Family's affairs have fallen on Su Dao Ling, but after a year of recovery, the heavily damaged Su Family has returned to normal.
The massacre by Huang Jianjiu, which killed many of the Su Family's young generation, was indeed a significant blow, and many businesses were affected.
But the greatest impact was the death of the newly ascended Martial Saint, Su Wenxi.
Leaning back in the chair, he rubbed his temples.
Even as a Divine Embryo cultivator, dealing with mundane matters was quite frustrating, especially the political machinations with other noble families, balancing relations with the divine sect and the Dao Lord Manor, and maintaining good relations with the Temple Governorate and the Heaven-Qiming Bureau.
For a noble family to continue and last, balancing the relationships with major powers is crucial.
"Fortunately, the Su Family has thoroughly established relations with the Dao Lord Manor... although there have been some losses, it's not a big problem. At least it helps the Su Family stabilize its position."
"The Zhou, Yun, and Zhong families want to take advantage of this period to erode the Su Family, hum... what they have taken will eventually be spit out!"
"And those two... a Star Killer from the God Hunter Pavilion and the Dragon Deity Clan's dragon son, Ao Lie, why have they gone silent?"
"Is he intimidated by Lu Tai Bai?"
"Useless... His own sister and daughter were killed, and he's still cowering in fear."
Su Dao Ling muttered a sarcastic insult.
He still held a grudge against Li Che, the newly emerged Divine Falcon Demi-Saint of the Dryuan Sect.
After all, this Divine Falcon Demi-Saint was supposed to be from their Su family. Su Huai Ming, who the Su family had cultivated with significant resources, was one of the Five Elders of the Divine Falcon. However, he was assassinated just before reaching the final step.
The Su family believed that Su Huai Ming's death was undoubtedly connected to Li Che!
"Also, there's Lu Tai Bai's personal disciple, Li Nuan Xi, the Young Master of the Dryuan Sect. I wonder how those two little ones are doing. The men of the Su family are most skilled in seduction. If we can truly gain Li Nuan Xi's favor, the Su family's position in Heavenly Origin Dao City will be secured, and we might even have the strength to support the Divine Capital."
"If the Third Prince can secure the Crown Prince's position, the Su family's status will rise like a boat with the tide, and we'll become a five-thousand-year-old aristocratic family without any issues."
Su Dao Ling exhaled, having recently received news from the Divine Capital. The Queen's Peach Blossom Festival was approaching, and the competition for the Crown Prince's position was intensifying.
The Third Prince held a significant advantage, so the Su family sent a batch of resources to support him in the Divine Capital.
Su Dao Ling readily gathered the resources and dispatched them to the Divine Capital, hoping to gain a favor from the dragon's success. If they succeeded, the Su family might even have a chance to step onto the grand stage of the Divine Capital.
Instead of being confined to a corner of the Lingnan Dao region.
"House Master, the Fourth Elder of the Divine Sect has arrived with Su Li."
A guard whispered outside the door.
Upon hearing this, Su Dao Ling smiled and said, "Please invite him in."
Ji He Shan was the Su family's connection within the Divine Sect, and they had paid a considerable price for this relationship, even promising to support Ji He Shan in his pursuit of the Divine Embryo realm.
Su Li became Ji He Shan's disciple, and Su Dao Ling also asked Ji He Shan to create opportunities for Su Li to interact with Li Nuan Xi.
A moment later.
Ji He Shan, dressed in a simple and elegant robe with flowing sleeves, entered the House Master's hall, followed by Su Li.
"Su Li pays respect to the House Master," Su Li said respectfully.
Su Dao Ling smiled and said, "Su Li, you are the most talented young member of the Su family. You must work hard, as the responsibility of the Su family's rise rests on your shoulders."
"Although you cannot use the Su family's secret techniques after marrying Li Nuan Xi, her identity and status will bring you even greater benefits than those techniques. With your own talent, you have already reached an extremely high level."
Su Dao Ling smiled.
Su Li's heart stirred slightly.
Ji He Shan sat down opposite Su Dao Ling and chatted amiably.
"Su Chu Yang isn't very capable. His mind is filled with thoughts of defeating Li Nuan Xi... He's a bit straightforward."
Ji He Shan shook his head.
Su Dao Ling nodded in agreement, "Then Su Chu Yang's resources should all be given to Su Li..."
"Elder Ji, please try this tea that my daughter sent from the Divine Capital. It's a tribute tea that only the nobles in the royal palace can enjoy."
Su Dao Ling smiled.
Gurgling sounds filled the air.
The water kettle on the table was boiling, emitting a loud hissing sound as it released hot steam.
Opening the kettle lid, Su Dao Ling used bamboo tongs to pick up several tea leaves overflowing with spiritual energy and dropped them into the bubbling water. In an instant, the tea leaves unfurled, releasing a vibrant green color and a rich tea fragrance that lingered in the air.
Su Dao Ling deeply inhaled the tea's aroma, a smile spreading across his lips.
He, Su Dao Ling, had a talented daughter, which allowed him to savor this delicious tea that could only be tasted in the Grand Jing Palace.
Ji He Shan's eyes also lit up.
Anything that could be sent to the Grand Jing Palace must be of exceptional quality.
Pouring two cups of hot tea, the steamy mist danced in the cold air, and the dense tea fragrance seemed to materialize into a substantial silk ribbon.
Leaning back in his chair, Su Dao Ling finally had a moment of relaxation after handling the mundane affairs of a vast family. This was the most enjoyable part of his day.
Holding the teacup, he was about to bring it to his lips.
Suddenly.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
Through the mirror-like reflection on the teacup, he saw a figure silently appearing behind him.
His hand trembled involuntarily.
The calm surface of the tea was disturbed, rippling with waves!
"Who?!?"
Su Dao Ling's heart chilled, and he immediately roared in anger.
Ji He Shan, who was about to pick up his teacup, froze, his hand shaking as he looked up in confusion.
Su Li, standing nearby, was so startled that he almost became dumbfounded.
An overwhelming heavenly soul force seemed to twist and distort, as if an invisible figure was manipulating the power of heaven and earth, causing it to swell and expand behind them!
However, to his horror, he realized that his roar of anger seemed to be stifled.
Not a sound could be heard.
Silence, an eerie silence!
"Who?!?"
Su Dao Ling's heart trembled.
This was the Su family's residence!
But after the incident with Huang Jianjiu, Su Dao Ling, as the House Master, had personally arranged a divine talisman formation for the Su family estate.
Unless...
Unless the intruder's strength far exceeded his own, allowing them to directly conceal their presence from his heavenly soul!
And indeed, that was the case.
If not for the coincidence of seeing the intruder's reflection on the tea, he wouldn't have known anyone had infiltrated!
A chill rose from the base of his neck.
An immense divine power exploded from his Niwan Palace!
Bang—!!!
The teacup in his hand shattered instantly, and the entire table was reduced to dust by the terrifying force in the blink of an eye.
In an instant, Su Dao Ling transformed his divine embryo, revealing the cultivation of his three vital organs.
The Divine Essence Core floated up, covered in cracks. Inside, a vague Divine Embryo could be seen, resembling a fleshy ball that throbbed. The heart, kidneys, and lungs of the fleshy ball were clearly visible, and with each breath, one could almost feel the divine aura flowing like a current!
Rustle, rustle, rustle!
Divine talismans appeared one after another around Su Dao Ling.
The talismans were activated, and instantly, an overwhelming divine aura surged like a tidal wave. Endless light and heat burst forth from his body, as if a great sun had risen.
The terrifying pressure...
The pressure of the Divine Embryo rank made it hard for Ji He Shan to breathe, and Su Li had already collapsed on the ground, unable to move a single finger.
Su Dao Ling wanted to warn the Su family!
Or rather, he wanted to warn Su Lei Bao!
The great sun rose, and in an instant, the endless light and heat were gathered, swirling around Su Dao Ling, transforming into sharp beams of sword light that shot towards the sky!
A half-Saint sword talisman of the Five Elders' Upper Rank!
Sss, sss, sss—
The surrounding light seemed to be cut down!
However...
Su Dao Ling suddenly stiffened.
His soul seemed to be under an overwhelming suppression, unable to transmit any signals.
His neck stiffened as he slowly raised his head.
He looked up.
Above him, a chessboard had spread out.
A chessboard?!
"Netherworld—!!"
Su Dao Ling roared.
In an instant, he knew who had attacked him.
It was the Netherworld!
Su Dao Ling let out a long howl, the warning in his heart ringing incessantly. He brought his fingers together and slashed at the void, creating ripples that spread out in the air. In that one finger strike, divine aura spewed forth, surging and turbulent, forming a mountain-like talisman that almost covered the entire ceiling of the room, trying to break through the chessboard's seal.
However...
The moment the talisman formed, he felt a wave of dizziness, as if a tide of sleepiness was sweeping over his mind. In an instant, he regained his clarity.
His eyes widened in anger!
Killing intent filled the air!
But the next moment, he stiffened again.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw that the chessboard on the ceiling had transformed into a massive black city, radiating overwhelming death and killing intent!
On the city wall, a figure wearing a black and white mask sat in a desolate posture, gazing down at him with an indifferent gaze.
The mask was black and white, with a starry lusterous glow!
In his eyes, there was only the cold indifference of looking down on ants, the ordinary familiarity with death, and the noble aura of controlling life and death.
And even more terrifying...
From behind the figure, Su Dao Ling saw a monstrous beast that seemed capable of destroying stars. The beast slowly stood up, its unprecedented size and enormity pressing down on him, causing a shiver of fear in his heart and soul...
Simultaneously pressing down on him!
This...
What level of existence is this?!
A Martial Saint?
Or perhaps... a Divine Embryo Great Deity?!
"You... you... who are you?!"
Netherworld...
Does the Netherworld have such a figure?!
Su Dao Ling had thoroughly researched the Netherworld.
Bull Demon, Horse Face, Divine Monkey, Thunder Dragon... even the comical cat face that always appeared after the Netherworld's evil deeds, he had investigated in detail.
But the Netherworld...
There was no record of this powerful figure wearing a black and white mask in any of the documents!
This... this...
Su Family's patriarchal palace seemed to vanish instantly, leaving only the black city and the black and white masked figure in his eyes!
Like a deity controlling life and death!
Su Dao Ling's question fell into the depths of the sea, receiving no response.
He roared.
The sword talismans around him shot towards the sky, pushing the mountain-like talisman towards the terrifying figure on the city wall!
Then...
Su Dao Ling saw the black and white masked figure slowly stand up.
Instantly, an extremely terrifying life force surged in the world!
As if five blood-red suns had risen, the dazzling life force almost filled Su Dao Ling's entire field of vision and the world!
The void's waves surged up!
Waves surged high, intense and stirring!
The life force waves shot up thousands of feet, like a continuous avalanche on a ten-thousand-foot snow mountain!
The five life force suns hung high like a blazing sun.
Su Dao Ling was dazed...
"Divine Seeds? Five... five Divine Seeds?!"
"No, no! How is this possible?!"
"Who are you?!"
Su Dao Ling growled.
Then.
He saw the figure move slightly, and the five Divine Seeds exploded unintentionally.
As if the chains binding the world collapsed with a mere stretch of the limbs.
Then countless life forces converged into a single punch!
Tearing through his mountain-like talisman, shattering the countless sword talismans, destroying his three organs' Divine Embryo...
His hair and patriarchal robes fluttered in the wind, his face trembling like a wave under the punch.
Su Dao Ling was now filled with bitter despair.
Who says the Netherworld has no apex powerhouses?!
A powerful existence that had five Divine Seeds.
Directly exploding the Divine Seeds to kill him...
"Senior..."
"I, Su Dao Ling..."
"What virtue or ability do I have?!"
...
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(End of Chapter)
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