How can one, by oneself, go to the afterlife to see their father?

    Chen Yun has actually been to the underworld twice.

    The first time, he went to the underworld in the form of an underworld spirit to recruit Ji Xin.

    The second time was to follow his master, sending Wang Laozhi off to be reborn.

    Now, I neither have the status of a yin spirit nor the same level of magical power as my master.

    It seems that it is not very likely to enter the underworld.

    Even if I can go, without the path guide, I will be considered by the ghosts as demons, and even sent to hell at once.

    Chen Yun originally wanted to go to seek help from Lü Dongbin, He Xiangu, and others, to see if they could take him to the underworld.

    Unexpectedly, upon returning to Qingcheng Mountain, he found that he already possessed the qualification to go to the underworld.

    At the Daming Feng Temple, within the temple.

    Suddenly, Ji Xin, dressed in imperial robes and leading over ten thousand divine soldiers and generals, emerged from the side hall.

    Upon hearing this, Chen Yun thought that the other party was unwilling to help with this matter.

    The important thing is that I can enter the underworld.

    Chen Yun also really didn't want to stay in the temple day and night. Seeing that Ji Xin was going to handle the affairs of his own divinity, he immediately said, "Go ahead. I have no need for much... Wait a moment, do you mean that Zhao Erge has already burned books and reported to heaven and the underworld, allowing me to exercise certain powers of divine duties?"

    Yin Changsheng was dressed in a white robe, his complexion like a woman's, and his beauty was almost on par with He Xiangu.

    Chen Yun quickly kowtowed and said, "Reporting to Master Zhang, I am not here to report official matters, but I have a request to make of you."

    Ji Xin pointed to the southwest location not far from here, "True Master Yin Longsheng guards the entrance of the underworld. You can directly enter the underworld in your physical form through him without leaving your essence."

    It is said that True Master Yin Changsheng possesses boundless power, has passed down many kinds of great methods of cultivation, and holds a high reputation in Qingcheng Mountain.

    Who would have thought that Zhang Cao changed the subject,"However, I and Chen Yansheng can be considered colleagues. If you have something to do, I can help you in a small way."

    After the inquiries from the ghosts, he was led into the underworld.

    That is, to the side of True Master Yin Changsheng.

    At that time, Chen Yun was thinking about whether to seek out Lv Dongbin or He Xiangu.

    Ji Xin carefully recalled some of the heavenly regulations that Guo Yazi had entrusted, and said, "The meaning of Great Saint Guo is that although you are exercising some of the divine duties in place of King Chicheng, generally speaking, it is not allowed to go to the Heavenly Court without reason. If you want to go, you must burn books and report to the heavens, obtain permission from the Heavenly Court, and then you can go over. As for the underworld, according to the convention, we have to report daily about our guardianship situation and take some wandering spirits and ghosts to the underworld for trial, so it is permissible for you to go."

    In the Cao Official's quarters.

    Yin Changsheng, from Xinwei, was a relative of the empress of Han. He was born into a wealthy family but didn't enjoy the honors and benefits. Instead, he dedicated himself to the pursuit of Daoist arts. Later, he bowed to Master Ma Ming as his teacher and took half a dose of Taiqing God Pill to achieve enlightenment. As a result, he became a god who guarded the entrance between the human realm and the underworld.

    After finding out the location, Chen Yun set off without delay.

    The underworld.

    Chen Yun, having rushed back to Dashan to mourn his deceased father, was unaware of these rules.

    Upon seeing this scene, Chen Yun was taken aback and asked, "General Ji, where are you taking all of us?"

    Chen Yun brightened up, "According to this, does that mean I can freely enter and exit the underworld and the heavenly court?"

    Now that he heard this, he realized that it was indeed possible for a person to enter the underworld in their physical form, but they needed to go through a specific passage.

    Chen Yun knew that the other party was asking for a favor, so he stepped forward and whispered, "If you, Master Zhang, are willing to help with this, when I return to the mortal realm, I will definitely have people burn more paper money for you."

    Chen Yun blinked, "My yin spirit has been shattered, how can I go to the underworld?"

    When Chen Yun first saw Yin Changsheng, he mistook him for a member of his family.

    Chen Yun took the token, kowtowed and thanked, "Thank you, True Master Yin."

    Ji Xin nodded, "Yes."

    Unlike the last time when he had to travel a long distance.

    In a cave dwelling, he met Yin Changsheng.

    ...

    Zhang Cao's brow furrowed, and he displayed a sense of righteous indignation as he said, "The underworld has its own rules, Mr. Chen. Your actions put me in a difficult position."

    Sitting in front of the desk, Zhang Cao asked, "Mr. Chen, I remember it's not time for the daily report yet. Why are you here at the underworld so early?"

    This time, when Chen Yun entered with the path guide, he appeared directly in front of the Fengdou earthly palace.

    After bowing and explaining his purpose, Yin Changsheng checked to ensure Chen Yun was qualified to enter the underworld before handing him a black token. He instructed, "This is your underworld pass, which will protect your physical body from destruction. Do not lose it, as if you lose it, you will be corroded by yin qi before you ascend to immortality. Return it to me when you come back, remember."

    Later, after the introduction from the apprentice, he learned that this was Yin Changsheng.

    The one who received him was an official from the Yin Official's office, surnamed Zhang.

    Many people may not be familiar with Yin Changsheng, but Chen Yun knows quite a bit about him.

    Ji Xin, due to his heroic deeds in life, enjoys a high reputation among the divine soldiers and generals. It is quite normal for him to be elected as someone to temporarily take over his duties.

    Subsequently, the apprentice led Chen Yun to the entrance to enter the underworld.

    This is not important.

    Zhang the Official spoke with righteousness, "What are you doing? Letting people know this will make it seem like I am taking bribes and acting unrightfully."

    Ji Xin quickly explained, "Master, you aren't aware of this, but the King of Chicheng and I discussed that you would be responsible for guarding a small area of Ganjiang. When you left Qingcheng Mountain, the others entrusted me with your duties in your absence. I was stationed in the newly built temple to ensure its safety and stability. Now that you've returned, perhaps you could take over your duties again?"

    Alright, money can make ghosts push millstones.

    Chen Yun certainly knows that the other party is willing to help, not because of their colleague's status, but because of his promise to burn more paper money.

    However, since the other party is willing to help, things become much easier.

    He expressed his request, "My father from my secular family passed away seven days ago. I was on a campaign at the time and was unable to see him one last time. Therefore, I hope to see him in the underworld this time, and I beg Master Zhang to be more accommodating."

    Master Zhang nodded slightly, "It is commendable to have filial piety. Seeing your father does not violate any rules. Alright, please tell me the name of your secular father, and I will check it out."

    Chen Yun said, "My father's name is Chen Gui."

    "Wait a moment." Master Zhang lowered his head and flipped through the dark and radiant books in front of him, as if searching for information.

    Chen Yun stood there quietly, waiting.

    It was probably just a little while.

    Master Zhang suddenly raised his head and shook it, "Mr. Chen, I'm afraid I cannot help you with this favor."

    "Ah?" Chen Yun became somewhat anxious, "Master Zhang, what is this?"

    "Not that I don't want to help," Zhang the Official explained, "Your father has committed good deeds in his life, and after his spirit returns from the mortal realm seven days after death, we follow the rules and let him pass through the Jade Bridge and be reincarnated as a person of authority, enjoying wealth and luxury. The person has already been born, so how can I make you see him?"

    Chen Yun is well aware of the six bridges in the underworld for reincarnation.

    They are the Golden Bridge, Silver Bridge, Jade Bridge, Stone Bridge, Wood Bridge, and Bamboo Bridge.

    For example, the Golden Bridge is prepared for cultivators. If they have enough good karma and cultivation, they can use the Golden Bridge after death to achieve immortality or become a god or a deity.

    The Silver Bridge is for ordinary people who have accumulated a lot of good karma. They will become land spirits or mountain gods.

    The local deity of the Great Black Mountain became a ghost official through the Silver Bridge and then gradually rose to become a land deity.

    As for the Jade Bridge, it is said that it is for those who have accumulated a certain amount of good karma in their lifetime and are transformed into officials or nobles in their next life, enjoying the luxury and wealth of a lifetime.

    The Stone Bridge and the Wood Bridge are also for rebirth into human form. However, one is an ordinary citizen, and the other is to be born into a poor family.

    And there is also the Bamboo Bridge, which is for those who have committed heinous crimes and are full of wickedness. They are reborn in four different forms: one as a fetus, such as cows, dogs, pigs, etc.; two as eggs, such as snakes, chickens, etc.; three as wet beings, such as fish, crabs, shrimps; four as transformants, such as mosquitoes, flies, ants, etc.

    Chen Yun really didn't expect that his father had accumulated so many good deeds in his lifetime and was able to be reborn as a person of authority, enjoying wealth and luxury.

    Although he couldn't see his father, the news brought him a great sense of relief.

    Chen Yun felt extremely regretful and could only bow to Zhang the Official, saying, "Thank you, Master Zhang. Chen will certainly burn more paper money as agreed when I return."

    Zhang the Official was satisfied, "Okay, since there are no other matters, you can go back to the mortal realm first…"

    He paused, his speech cut off abruptly, and he raised his ears as if straining to hear something.

    The next moment, Zhang the Official showed a strange expression on his face. "Fengdu Emperor wants to see you, Mr. Chen. Please follow me."

    Er……

    The Emperor of Fengdu wants to see me?

    Chen Yun was puzzled, but he still followed Zhang the Official.

    ...

    They arrived at the great hall where they had been before.

    Chen Yun saw the Emperor of Fengdu seated on the throne.

    He first demonstrated sufficient etiquette, then stood there respectfully, waiting for the other party to explain why they were summoning him.

    After a while, the Emperor of Fengdu slowly spoke, "The reason you came to the underworld has already been known to me. Do you know where your father was reborn?"

    Chen Yun certainly didn't know. In fact, even the majority of divine officials in the underworld wouldn't know either; only the Emperor of Fengdu would be aware of it.

    He truthfully said, "I don't know."

    The Emperor of Fengdu hummed, "As I have previously mentioned to you, there is no concept of time in the underworld. Therefore, your father was reborn over one hundred years later. If you wish to meet him again, it will take another hundred years."

    Chen Yun doesn't understand why the Emperor of Fengdu would reveal this information to him.

    However, he still thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for informing me."

    The Emperor of Fengdu suddenly asked a crucial question, "Do you still want to save your master?"

    Chen Yun hesitated and replied, "Of course, I want to save him."

    The Emperor of Fengdu smiled faintly, "Since you want to save your master, I will help you. My friend violated the laws of heaven and was punished and needs to be reborn. Will you……send him across the Jade Bridge for me?"

    Chen Yun was completely stunned, "Me? Send someone across the Jade Bridge?"

    The Emperor of Fengdu nodded slowly, "Although he violated the heavenly laws and was executed, he was a great immortal in his life. The heavens feel pity for him, so they want him to enjoy wealth and riches in his next life. Therefore, I am asking you if you are willing to help him be reborn."

    Chen Yun knew that the Emperor of Fengdu wouldn't just say this for no reason.

    Although he didn't understand what was going on, he still replied quickly, "Chen is willing to help him be reborn."

    The Emperor of Fengdu rarely smiled, "Alright, then take him to be reborn at Zhao's family in the Jia Macheng district of Luoyang."

    The Jia Macheng district of Luoyang?

    This information seems so familiar?

    Chen Yun remembered that Zhao Kuangyin, also known as Zhao Gouzhi, was said to have been born in the Jia Macheng district of Luoyang.

    Just that the time doesn't match up. Zhao Kuangyin should have been born a few years later, so there is a difference of……

    Oh!

    Wait a moment!

    What did the Emperor of Fengdu say just now?

    Chen Yun remembered that the Emperor of Fengdu said that there is no concept of time in the underworld and that his father was reborn over one hundred years later.

    If we make this deduction, then the person the Emperor of Fengdu wants him to help reborn might be Zhao Kuangyin, right?

    If it's really like that, then this would be like sending his own achievements!

    Chen Yun's heart was pounding fiercely.

    Finally, Chen Yun realized how deep the friendship between the Emperor of Fengdu and his master was.

    He dares to hint such crucial information to himself.

    If the heavenly court knows, there might be some trouble.

    Yes, although the Emperor of Fengdu did not explicitly say so, it seems as if this does not violate the rules.

    But in reality, Chen Yun's heart is very clear. He knows that the other party has actually revealed all the information to him.

    This realization made Chen Yun think that getting enough merits to save his master was no longer a daunting task.

    Moreover, Chen Yun faintly sensed that although he had not yet participated in the Battle of the Goddesses, he had in fact been dragged into this disaster from this moment on.

    (The end of this chapter)