The goddess Ni Zi looked at the woman and then, with a puzzled gaze, looked again at the tightly closed gate of Fengdu Palace.
She has shown her seal, and also activated the Jade Clear Talismans and Amulets she received from the Yu Xu Palace on Kunlun Mountain. With the approval of the Underworld and the Taoist sects, the procedures are in compliance with regulations. According to that, the Grand Hall should have opened its doors by now, allowing her to enter and ascend to the throne.
She asked, "Is all of this because of you? Why did you stop me?"
The stout woman's expression remained calm: "It's not that. I'm just a prisoner here. How dare I obstruct Emperor Fengdu."
Daji felt a bit regretful. For the honeymoon trip for her family of three, she hadn't brought Di ting along. If the big white dog had been here, it would have been able to discern the woman's true identity.
Now she can only rely on her experience to make judgments.
She carefully examined the woman, and it was not an immortal. It was a god! An ancient one.
In the primitive times of the universe, many great talents were initially called "Primordial Immortals." Later, they transformed from gods to immortals. Then, with too many immortals, they started the record of deification and began to deify. But regardless of that, gods in the primitive times were considered an outdated, backward, and inefficient way of cultivation. If there was a chance to become an immortal, no one would want to be a god. However, ancient gods followed a different pattern.
"Are you perhaps the Grand Minister of the State of Chu?"
"The emperor has confused matters; I am not the Grand God of Life but the Lesser God of Life."
Daji looked at the tightly closed Hall of Fengdu: "Then who is residing here?"
"Locked doors, the one imprisoned here is indeed the Grand Minister of Life." The Lesser God of Life spoke calmly.
Daji hesitated for a moment before inviting the Lesser God of Life to discuss in detail.
After a pot of tea.
After a pot of tea, she obtained all the information about the Hall of Fengdu, at least the information that the Lesser God of Life mentioned.
The Grand Minister of Life and the Lesser Minister of Life were both ancient gods of Chu. During the era of Di Jun's heavenly court, they were subordinates of Taiyi. Later, after Taiyi detonated the Chaos Bell and pulled several Zhuwu ancestors, including Di Jiang, to their deaths together, it can be said that he drew a period to this upheaval.
After the Grand Minister of Life and the Lesser Minister of Life survived the upheaval, they distanced themselves and fled far away. They experienced a series of adventures before finally entering the Fengdu Mountain, which was far from their time for public emergence.
Ancient gods possess innate cultivation techniques that do not require offerings from mortals. Even if no one offers worship, they can still survive.
The spiritual energy concentration in Fengdu Mountain is extremely high, making it a perfect place for cultivation.
They arrived at the new map several versions ahead of time. Here, one can enter but not exit. Later, a yellow dragon transformed from Gun's essence blocked the path. This dragon appeared crazy and maniacal to them. The two ancient gods could only stay in Fengdu Mountain, and they have been there for tens of billions of years.
Originally, everything was peaceful. When the Grand Minister of Life passed away, and the Lesser Minister of Life was born, there were no ghosts in sight at the Hall of Fengdu. There was no need to compete for business, so the importance of life and death was not as great.
However, with the throne of Emperor Fengdu being seized by Daji (Chapter 653).
The Grand Minister of Life underwent a dramatic change in temperament. He did not want to give up the Fengdu Mountain, which he had occupied for billions of years, and he decided to take a gamble. He launched a surprise attack on the Lesser Minister of Life, imprisoned this ancient god, and tried to merge the powers of life and death, with the aim of ousting Emperor Fengdu and completely occupying Fengdu Mountain.
The integration was impossible. Deng Chanyu and Yun Xiao's abilities were a hundred times stronger than his. It was like they were living together in cooperation. Although the Grand Minister of Life had some talent, he could only dream of breaking through the limitations of heaven and earth to achieve his goal.
Unable to integrate their powers, he realized that keeping the Lesser Minister of Life in captivity was useless. So, he decided to let him go.
This is the explanation that Daji heard.
She did not care about the rivalry and grudges between the Grand Minister of Life and the Lesser Minister of Life. Instead, she asked, "As the emperor of Fengdu, I appoint the Grand Minister of Life as the Supreme Lord of Six Halls and Commandments in Hell, ruling over all six palaces. Will you open the gate?"
After some contemplation, the Lesser Minister of Life shook his head lightly: "The Grand Minister of Life is quite ambitious. I'm afraid he may disappoint the emperor's kindness."
Daji said solemnly, "Then I will appoint you as the North Yin Emperor, to govern Fengdu Mountain in my place, overseeing the Six Palaces of the Hollow Heaven and the Northern Ji Territory. After I summon reinforcements from the Underworld, you and I will together quell the Grand Minister of Life. How about that?"
The Lesser Minister of Life appeared deeply moved and knelt down with great respect: "As an ordinary person, I am grateful to be favored by the emperor. I would be honored to serve like a dog or a horse!"
"Good, Fengdu Mountain is now under your command. Three months from now, I will return with a massive army to reclaim Fengdu."
Daji sheathed the peach-wood divine staff, and said a few simple words about her plan to the Lesser Minister of Life, then turned and left.
In the next instant.
The peach-wood divine staff flashed a brilliant red glow and struck at the Lesser Minister of Life with a backhand blow. The ancient god also quietly took out a bronze short sword, the blade dim and dull-looking but extraordinarily sharp, seemingly intending to strike Daji in her back.
Daji's magic is average, but after years in the Underworld, her combat abilities are not weak. This blow was both swift and fierce. The peach-wood divine staff looks like a broken stick most of the time, but after imbuing it with the power of a Golden Immortal, its hardness is comparable to that of the Meru Gold.
The Lesser Minister of Life had not fought for a long time. Although she originally thought that the staff was longer and therefore had an advantage in close combat, she suddenly realized that the speed of the staff was incredible. If she tried to attack Daji with her short sword before the staff hit her, her head would be smashed, so she had to dissipate into a cloud of white mist, avoiding the attack.
"Did you notice some flaw?" The Lesser Minister of Life did not become angry or upset. She still maintained a very polite demeanor.
Daji held the staff in both hands, resembling the style of Yip Man using a six and a half pole.
"Your vulnerabilities are too numerous, I don't even know where to start."
The Lesser Minister of Life: "..."
"Please go ahead and say."
Daji looked at her and said, "I've heard of Yun Zhong Jun and know some of the past stories of your ancient gods. According to rumors, the Grand Minister of Life had a heart of benevolence and a desire to help the world. In the past, he assisted Taiyi and aimed to bring peace to the world, fewer disasters for mortals. It seems that you didn't say he was so unworthy."
"Oh, is that all?"
"Oh, and that's because you were bullied. I know that the way of life and death cannot be cultivated together. There are some remnants of the way of life and death in your body, your current life is no longer pure, and your death is tainted. The chaotic way of life affected your mind, causing you to do such foolish things."
"Is that all?"
"You have too much killing intent."
"Is there anything else?"
"You can see that my gaze is evasive, clearly because I have something to hide."
"Is there anything else?"
Daji spoke out several more flaws in her. The Lesser Minister of Life's face remained normal, and she laughed mockingly: "I'm really embarrassed. There are so many mistakes and oversights, I'm ashamed to see my old friends. However, everything the emperor said were just guesses without evidence. Even in the current Heaven Court, it's impossible to determine my sins and virtues."
Daji thought that the person was a bit foolish. What kind of age is it now? Isn't evidence needed to make a judgment?
Seeing that the Lesser Minister of Life was about to launch a lengthy argument, Daji lost her patience. Because Deng Chanyu suddenly appeared beside her without any warning, she smiled warmly, and her smile was naturally alluring.
"I'm delaying time to wait for reinforcements, what are you waiting for?"
At this moment, the Lesser Minister of Life's face suddenly changed. She looked at Deng Chanyu carefully for a few moments: "An entrance to the School of Daoism?"
