Chapter 546: Iron-Faced Judge, Chen Changsheng Wants the Person
Facing Ma Mian’s respectful attitude, Chen Changsheng nodded and said,
“When we left you all alive to guard the Gate of Reincarnation back then, it seems that this decision was correct.”
“Right, what just happened? Why were there so many yinhun?”
Upon hearing this, Ma Mian lowered his head and said, “Xiancha gave Ma Mian a chance to redeem himself, and Ma Mian will never forget this moment.”
“The yinhun here were left behind after the Netherworld killed a demon cultivator.”
“A powerful immortal sovereign realm cultivator did not want to be subject to the lifespan management of reincarnation, so he hid in the Eight Desolates to gather yinhun, attempting to conceal the heavenly mandate.”
Upon hearing these words, Chen Changsheng was momentarily speechless, “If one does not want to be subject to the lifespan management of reincarnation, they should just hide properly.”
“The Gate of Reincarnation oversees the Eight Desolates and Nine Domains; such a vast territory, who would bother with a single immortal sovereign realm cultivator?”
“But he should not have touched the yinhun; otherwise, he wouldn’t have ended up like this.”
“Xiancha is wise!”
“Some complaints aside, you can handle the matter of reincarnation yourselves.”
“Also, I want to discuss a small matter with you. The demon cultivator I just captured is mine.”
Upon hearing this, Ma Mian immediately found himself in a difficult situation, “Xiancha, according to the rules of the Netherworld, I must send him to the Netherworld for trial.”
“If I hand him over to you privately, it might not comply with the regulations.”
Seeing Ma Mian’s dilemma, Chen Changsheng raised an eyebrow and said lightly, “What, do I need someone else’s permission to take a person now?”
“Or perhaps, do you want me to go to Yin Heavenly Sovereign for a document!”
Chen Changsheng’s tone rose slightly, and Ma Mian was frightened to his knees.
This existence could speak to him in a consultative manner not because he feared the rules or the Netherworld, but entirely because he had established those rules.
“Ma Mian dares not!”
“I will hand over that demon cultivator to Xiancha right away.”
Ma Mian continuously bowed in apology, then stood up to hand the demon cultivator over to Chen Changsheng.
At this moment, Chen Changsheng spoke again, “Wait!”
“What does Xiancha command?”
Glancing at the frightened Ma Mian, Chen Changsheng said calmly, “You are more aware than anyone how the Gate of Reincarnation and the Netherworld were established.”
“Considering your circumstances, you won’t be too rigidly bound by rules.”
“Tell me, what has happened in the Netherworld that makes you dare not follow my orders.”
In response to Chen Changsheng’s inquiry, Ma Mian smiled bitterly and said, “If there were no unexpected events, Xiancha wouldn’t even need to open his mouth to get a person; a glance would suffice.”
“But currently, the judge on duty in the Netherworld is on duty, and I dare not casually hand over people to you.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng narrowed his eyes and said, “Is it Mao Shiba?”
“Yes, it is him.”
“Mao Shiba may be somewhat rigid, but it shouldn’t make you fear him so much.”
Upon hearing this, Ma Mian’s lips twitched as he said, “Back then, we indeed didn’t fear him so much, but with a precedent set, we can’t help but fear.”
“Does Xiancha remember Old Master Su?”
“Which Old Master Su?”
“He is Su Tian, Su Wan’er’s father.”
“In terms of relationship, he is my father-in-law, and I naturally remember him.”
“Has something happened to my father-in-law?”
“Major problems,” Ma Mian smiled bitterly and said, “Sir should know that before reincarnation existed, cultivators’ lifespans were relatively long.”
“I understand, and then?”
“After reincarnation came into being, the lifespans of all cultivators were controlled, and the control over immortal sovereign realm cultivators became increasingly lenient.”
“This is also what commoners call transcending life and d*ath reincarnation.”
“Old Master Su has always been generous in his dealings with others, but he is not devoted to cultivation, so he is stuck in the Bone Transformation Realm.”
“When Old Master Su’s lifespan was about to run out, the judge personally led people to detain Old Master Su’s soul back to the Netherworld.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng felt his head swell.
“When did this happen? Why didn’t I know about it?”
“At that time, two thousand years had passed since Sir went through the purification ritual on Dragon Tiger Mountain.”
“What happened afterward? There wasn’t any major commotion, right?”
“How could there not be a major commotion? At that time, both the Heavenly Court and the Netherworld were stirred.”
“Suying, Culinary Immortal, Ice Fire Immortal King, countless high-ranking figures came to plead, and even the Yin Heavenly Sovereign personally intervened.”
“But Mao Shiba stood in front of the prison door, refusing to let him go. In front of him were the heavenly laws and the Netherworld’s rules.”
“To those who wanted to forcefully enter the prison, Mao Shiba said this.”
“I am merely a rough man, fortunate enough to receive Sir’s favor, the Heavenly Court’s appreciation, and the Netherworld’s respect, thus obtaining my current position as a judge.”
“If you forcefully break in, I cannot stop you.”
“But if you want to take Old Master Su, you first have to destroy the ‘heavenly laws and earth regulations’ in front of me.”
“If the ‘heavenly laws and earth regulations’ are destroyed, I will immediately commit s*icide on the spot.”
“Only in this way can I be without guilt towards Sir, the Heavenly Court, and the Netherworld.”
Having finished speaking, Ma Mian looked at Chen Changsheng with a grievance.
“Sire, now you understand why I fear him, right?”
“If he knew I broke the rules, he really would ask the Yin Heavenly Sovereign for an edict to cut off my head.”
Looking at Ma Mian’s aggrieved expression, Chen Changsheng said, “My father-in-law’s lifespan should still not be over, right?”
“Considering only the lifespan of a cultivator, Old Master Su can still live another thousand or two thousand years, but in the Netherworld’s Book of Life and d*ath, Mr. Su’s lifespan truly has run out.”
“At that time, the Netherworld was newly established, and there were so many things to handle that the Netherworld staff couldn’t manage them all.”
“Many cultivators below the immortal sovereign realm did not have their souls collected in time, and Old Master Su’s matter would have been overlooked.”
“But he insisted on his principles, and we couldn’t do anything about it.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, “After that incident, did the Netherworld become smoother?”
“Well… After that incident, the Netherworld did become smoother.”
“Some cultivators nearing their end came to the Netherworld to be reborn, and we encountered less resistance when collecting souls.”
“However, this was due to Sir and the Yin Heavenly Sovereign’s efforts, not much to do with Mao Shiba.”
Regarding Ma Mian’s words, Chen Changsheng waved his hand and said, “Don’t flatter me. Mao Shiba was arranged to join the Netherworld precisely for these matters.”
“My father-in-law’s matter was indeed my oversight.”
“Now, is his true spirit still around?”
“After four cycles of reincarnation, his true spirit has already dispersed.”
Upon receiving this news, Chen Changsheng sighed lightly, “Let it be, who can avoid d*ath in this world?”
“The astonishing Sword God withered and perished, let alone my father-in-law.”
“You go to the Yin Heavenly Sovereign and request an edict, saying you need to assist me with some matters and cannot return to the Netherworld for now.”
“As for that demon cultivator, you can temporarily detain him near you.”
