"You are quite remarkable."

The Emperor's shadow in the Universe Cycle gradually dissipated, and the oppressive aura surrounding Li Lun vanished along with it.

Xuanqing looked at Li Lun with a gaze of appreciation.

His demeanor was like thunder hidden in his chest, yet his face remained calm as a placid lake.

He was very pleased with this follower who sincerely pledged his allegiance.

Beside them, Ming River also wore a joyous expression.

He formally said to Xuanqing, "Congratulations, Daoist, on gaining a general. Now, our Netherworld's endeavors can officially begin!"

Although the Netherworld had only just acquired one Ghost God, where there is one, there will be two; and where there is two, there will be three!

The emergence of a Ghost God filled Ming River with endless imaginings about the Netherworld's future.

Ming River excitedly thought:

"When Xuanqing has more disciples under his command, we can start to construct the embryonic form of the Underworld!"

"The Five Great Ghost Emperors, the Ten Hall Yamas, the Yin Department Judges, the Gong Cao Ghost Generals, the Netherworld Envoys..."

"Once we grow stronger step by step, not only will we establish the Underworld in the Primordial realm, but we will also set up branches in All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds."

"Wherever there are living beings, there will be an Underworld, and where there is an Underworld, there will be a Soul River. By that time, my young brother's Da Luo Dao Fruit will have a place to settle."

"Netherworld, the final refuge for all spirits!"

Ming River's imaginative future grew increasingly inspiring.

He tugged at Xuanqing's sleeve.

"Now that Daoist Li Lun has joined our Ghost God sect, isn't it time for you to share some of those personal treasures?"

Ming River gestured towards the respectfully standing Ghost God, Li Lun.

"I've been prepared, prepped long ago."

Xuanqing smiled and waved his hand.

From the Third Heavenly Palace—the Wu City Heavenly Palace—a streak of light flew out.

Li Lun felt a sudden heaviness in his hands.

He looked down to find a divine seal.

The seal was seven parts thick, three inches and six parts wide, with a golden handle, and four large characters carved on it.

The characters were neither Innate Taoist Text nor Postnatal True Text.

Instead, they were unique to Ghost Gods, possessing unfathomable power.

"Equal King Seal."

With a thought, Li Lun saw a grand hall within the seal.

A vast and boundless hall, like a universe in its own right, immeasurably wide.

The grand hall was composed of endless Laws, with indescribable Paths and principles woven in the void, dazzlingly radiant, where a single strand of light could fill an entire world.

"The Eighth Hall."

Through this great hall, Li Lun saw a throne sculpted from countless Netherworld Laws.

In front of this throne, there lay a set of regal robes, a King's Sword, a Jade, and a Pingtian Xuan Crown.

"Sect Hierarch, this is…"

Li Lun was overwhelmed with excitement. He had a premonition that taking full control of the "Equal King Seal" would bring him unimaginable benefits.

"With this seal, you will officially obtain authority in the Netherworld."

"Becoming the eighth Hall Master of the Ten Hall Yamas—the King Pingdeng."

"Ten Hall Yamas, the eighth Hall Master…" Li Lun muttered to himself.

After a moment, a mysterious light flashed, and the seal revolved in the palm of his hand before swiftly burrowing into his Spiritual Platform.

Li Lun wore the Pingtian Crown, donned the regal robes, wielded the King's Sword, and grasped the Jade, meticulously observing all due ceremonies and offering another bow.

"Your servant, King Pingdeng, thanks the Great Emperor!"

Xuanqing helped him up, "There's no need for such formality. To be honest with you, our Netherworld is still in its infancy, and you are the only one out of the Ten Hall Yamas."

He transferred the Underworld construction plan to Li Lun.

"Now that you have joined our ranks, there are some things you must know."

After reading through it, Li Lun's eyes sparkled.

"Netherworld, the final refuge for all spirits?"

Having grasped Xuanqing's vision, Li Lun was deeply moved by the boundless ambitions held within it.

His resolve in his decision grew even stronger. "Sect Hierarch, I'm in no rush to leave."

Li Lun looked at Xuanqing with resolute eyes and stated firmly, "I wish to stay here first, to help the Sect Hierarch develop disciples, to assist other Daoists in embracing the Netherworld, and to strengthen our Chan Sect!"

"Are you certain?"

Xuanqing smiled and asked, "You've been here for countless ages; don't you want to go out and take a look?"

"I am certain!"

Li Lun replied, "Now that I have become a Ghost God, it is the perfect time to adapt to the Laws of the Netherworld, delve into the Great Dao, and seek advancement."

"As for going out to take a look…"

Li Lun looked at Xuanqing and spoke frankly with a smile, "Before joining the Sect Hierarch's ranks, my heart was restless, and I was solely focused on leaving."

"Now my heart and spirit are settled, whether I go out or not makes no difference."

"How rare to find such a dedicated spirit."

Xuanqing nodded, "But dedication alone is not enough; adaptability is essential."

"If the true self does not wish to go out, then let a few incarnations take a stroll instead."

"This Heavenly Palace can no longer contain you."

After giving his instructions, he passed on four scrolls of Scriptures to Li Lun.

"Some methods I compiled earlier, take a look when you have the time."

The four texts are: "Fengdu Secret Technique," "Mixed Hole Dao Chapter," "Flying Sky True Word," "Demon King's Air Song."

Li Lun read them one by one.

Shortly after, he held the fourth scripture before Xuanqing with a trace of perplexity.

"Sect Hierarch, this 'Demon King's Air Song'?"

"You have quite the discerning eye!"

Before Xuanqing could speak, Ming River laughed from the side, "You've hit the nail on the head with that one."

Xuanqing explained, "Study it carefully, it will be used later. Don't practice it yet, just get a feel for it."

"Your servant understands." Li Lun nodded.

After making arrangements for Li Lun, the new member, Xuanqing surveyed the Inner Universe once more.

A few words of encouragement thrilled the followers beyond measure.

"Sect Hierarch, just wait, we will definitely succeed!"

"I will be waiting for you!"

Xuanqing arrived at Universe B-No.1.

Feimo Yanqing, a True Monarch, bowed and said, "I have grasped the teachings of the Sect Hierarch."

"Hmm."

Xuanqing nodded gently and then left with Ming River.

Before parting, Xuanqing turned back to Li Lun and said, "By the way, the Equal King Seal has some mysterious effects you might want to study closely."

"Mysterious effects?" Li Lun was puzzled; he had already mastered this seal but hadn't noticed anything particularly special about it.

Xuanqing gave a mysterious smile and said no more.

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After Xuanqing left.

Li Lun began to impart the methods to his Daoist friends.

The followers each gained insights, and based on Li Lun's experiences, they began to explore their own paths of the Ghost God Dao.

There is one Great Dao, and each person has their own way of walking it.

After completing the teachings and lectures, Li Lun was able to move freely within the Heavenly Palace.

He still lived in Universe B-Let.6.

But by now, he had taken control over all the hells, both big and small, within it.

"Eh, now these torture devices have really become my divine weapons."

Li Lun wore a curious expression, never expecting that playing a part would actually turn into reality.

"Li Lun Daoist friend!"

Beings from the Outer Universe were calling for him.

"Are my fellow Daoists in a hurry now?"

Li Lun looked at the Outer Universe with a beaming smile.

"Do you have a method to teach us? We're also disciples of the Chan Sect!"

A group of them shamelessly clamored, "We even have the eldest senior brother, and the second senior brother."

"This was a decision made by us together."

"We agreed to share and enter the Netherworld together."

"Now that Daoist friend has attained the Dao, you mustn't forget about us!"

Li Lun was noncommittal.

"There was indeed an agreement."

"But the law must not be passed on lightly, nor the Dao."

Li Lun smiled at everyone, "Most importantly, if you want to receive the True Method, you have to rely on sincere intent."

"Although we are all disciples of the Sect Hierarch, you were confined to the Outer Universe, and we were confined to the Inner Universe."

"Do you know what this signifies?"

"What does it signify?" The beings asked cooperatively.

"It signifies that the dozen or so of us are Inner Sect Disciples recognized by the Sect Hierarch!"

"As for you, due to insincerity, you can at most be Outer Sect Disciples!"

Li Lun laughed, "Right now, I can be considered the grand eldest senior brother of the Inner Sect within the Chan Sect!"

"If you want to receive the True Method, call me 'senior brother' first and we'll see."

"How hard could it be?"

All kinds of universes, the beings joyfully began to acknowledge their senior brother.

Even Fu Zhu, the great senior brother from the Holy Sect, started to join in.

Li Lun was the grand eldest senior brother of the Inner Sect within the dungeon.

And being confined in the outer layer of the dungeon, he was the grand eldest senior brother of the Outer Sect.

The two roles didn't conflict, did they?

Our Chan Sect is full of talent, and it is reasonable to have Inner and Outer Sects!

"If I may say, although we have recognized a Sect Hierarch in our Chan Sect, we still need to distinguish ourselves from the Netherworld system."

"For example, although the eldest senior brother serves as a Ghost God in the Netherworld and is regarded as the Supreme Validation True Monarch, it's not fitting to use this honorific title within the Chan Sect."

The crowd looked towards the voice; it was Meng Huai from the Fire Sea Hell expressing his opinion.

He was once again initiating his grand scheme of causing a stir.

"So, we each need to adopt a title within the sect."

"What do you think of granting the title 'Great Saint of Broad Accomplishment' to the senior brother?"

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