As the Black and White Impermanence arrived at Mount Fangcun, they were suddenly halted at the mountain gate, overwhelmed by the aura of the place.

  After all, Mount Fangcun was the sacred ground of Master Bodhi, where celestial energies swirled and no evil could invade!

  Even ordinary spirits found it difficult to approach!

  This was the first time the Black and White Impermanence had come to collect a soul in such a hallowed location.

  Despite their confusion, they could clearly sense that the soul they sought was indeed within Mount Fangcun!

  As emissaries of the Netherworld, they followed the rules of the underworld, so despite their puzzlement, they did not feel anything amiss and proceeded directly into the mountain.

  Upon reaching the back mountain, the Black and White Impermanence quietly appeared before Xu Fang.

  “This person possesses an ethereal demeanor, exuding a celestial aura. He is certainly a being of the heavenly realm… Did we make a mistake?”

  Black Impermanence remarked, glancing at White Impermanence.

  White Impermanence wore a similarly baffled expression but soon shook his head and replied, “What does it matter? All living beings fall under the jurisdiction of the Netherworld. Even an enlightened immortal must enter the underworld once their time is up; we must take him!”

  Black Impermanence nodded, shaking his iron chain as it swiftly locked around Xu Fang's neck!

  At that moment, Xu Fang had already sensed the disturbance, having returned from his meditation.

  Initially, he was puzzled by the appearance of the Black and White Impermanence.

  However, it didn't take long for him to understand.

  He was a transmigrator, and this physical body once belonged to a mere mortal from Baihu City in the Western Bull Continent, who sought the path of immortality at Mount Fangcun!

  Had he not transmigrated, his former self would have likely aged and died by now, making the arrival of the Black and White Impermanence entirely normal.

  Now, although he had transmigrated, this was still his current body. Only when he reached the Supreme Golden Immortal level and consolidated his own form could he truly be free!

  Given that the Black and White Impermanence had relatively low cultivation, Xu Fang thought that if he wanted to break free, he didn't even need to lift a finger; a simple breath would be enough to send them flying.

  However, after a moment's thought, he deemed a trip to the Netherworld worthwhile to settle the karmic ties of his predecessor.

  In doing so, the original Xu Fang would be considered dead, leaving only himself behind!

  Moreover, Xu Fang was curious to witness the legendary power of the Ten Yama Kings over life and death!

  Thus, he cooperated with the Black and White Impermanence's duty, almost eagerly offering to put the iron chains around his own neck.

  The Black and White Impermanence were left utterly baffled!

  For years, they had collected souls, but they had never encountered someone so compliant!

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  They didn’t even need to coerce him; Xu Fang was urging them to hurry along!

  ……

  In the Netherworld.

  After being hastily encouraged by Xu Fang, the Black and White Impermanence brought him to a place thick with death energy, saturated with intense yin aura that was both chilling and fearsome.

  Before long, Xu Fang had crossed the Path to the Netherworld, traversed the Bridge of Helplessness, and arrived at the Hall of Senluo!

  In the Hall of Senluo, rows of ghostly emissaries lined the sides.

  At the center, on a throne surrounded by swirling dark energy, sat a figure of great authority—King Qin Guang!

  “Who dares to come forth? State your name!”

  With a loud bang, the judgment board was struck, and King Qin Guang's voice boomed through the Hall, shaking the very foundations!

  The ghostly emissaries trembled in fear!

  Xu Fang, however, remained calm as he stepped forward, saying, “I am Xu Fang, a cultivator from the Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave of Mount Fangcun. I bow before the Yama King!”

  The Ten Yama Kings were collectively known as the Yama Kings!

  Upon hearing Xu Fang’s introduction, King Qin Guang felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

  His mind whirred—

  The Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave?

  Isn't that the sacred ground of Master Bodhi?

  The Black and White Impermanence must have…

  In an instant, King Qin Guang understood that they had definitely made a mistake in collecting this soul!

  And Xu Fang—could he be the one they spoke of?

  Realizing something, King Qin Guang quickly rose from his throne and hurried over to Xu Fang, saying loudly, “Quickly release the chains from this esteemed immortal…”

  The ghostly emissaries in the hall were all left dumbfounded!

  After all, not everyone could reach the level of Mount Fangcun, nor was everyone aware of the edicts issued by the Heavenly Court!

  This person before them was none other than Master Bodhi’s most esteemed disciple, designated as the Demon-Slaying Divine General by the Jade Emperor himself!

  Seeing King Qin Guang's slightly respectful demeanor, Xu Fang didn’t think too much of it. He assumed it was simply the reputation of Master Bodhi that intimidated King Qin Guang.

  “Forgive me, esteemed immortal! This is all a misunderstanding caused by my subordinates, the Black and White Impermanence…”

  King Qin Guang repeatedly bowed toward Xu Fang, leaving Xu Fang at a loss for what to say.

  Since King Qin Guang already understood his identity, he felt that the karmic ties of his predecessor were now settled.

  From this day forth, there would only be one Xu Fang!

  “The Yama King is too kind. I am merely a loose cultivator. Since this is a misunderstanding, I shall take my leave.”

  With the karmic ties resolved and King Qin Guang treating him with such deference, Xu Fang felt it inappropriate to probe further into the Yama King's powers.

  It was all rather dull, so he planned to head back.

  However, King Qin Guang smiled and said, “Esteemed immortal, you are too modest. If you claim to be a loose cultivator, then I fear there are no other deities in this world…”

  This remark caused Xu Fang to pause for a moment, as he genuinely had no idea that he had been appointed as the Demon-Slaying Divine General by the Heavenly Court.

  Just as he was about to inquire about the meaning of this statement, a loud Buddhist chant suddenly resonated through the hall!

  “Amitabha! King Qin Guang, this action seems to contradict the rules of the Netherworld.”

  As the voice echoed, the atmosphere shifted, and a radiant light of Buddha emerged; a tall monk wielding a staff strode in, accompanied by a strange beast.

  “Is that the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?!”

  King Qin Guang's gaze sharpened as he spoke, “Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has graced the Hall of Senluo. What brings you here?”

  The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva had once vowed to not achieve Buddhahood until the hells were empty!

  He had remained in the eighteen layers of hell for many years without stepping out!

  Why was he making an appearance now?

  Hearing King Qin Guang mention Ksitigarbha's identity, Xu Fang's expression darkened.

  Although the Ten Yama Kings in the Netherworld were nominally under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court, they had been increasingly infiltrated by the Buddhist sect over the years.

  The authority of the Ten Yama Kings had been significantly undermined by the Buddhist influence.

  Thus, they had little regard for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

  Xu Fang understood that the arrival of this figure was likely not for anything good!

  “Amitabha…”

  Indeed, as soon as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva made his entrance, a powerful light of Buddha swept through the hall, dispelling the endless yin energy!

  King Qin Guang's expression darkened further; Ksitigarbha’s actions were tantamount to disrupting the order of the Netherworld!

  “Ksitigarbha, do you dare to disperse the yin energy of the Netherworld? Are you not afraid that I will report this to the Heavenly Court and accuse you!”

  If it came to a confrontation, King Qin Guang knew he was no match for Ksitigarbha!

  Thus, he could only hope to rely on the authority of the Heavenly Court to intimidate him!

  However, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva ignored King Qin Guang entirely and instead turned his gaze directly toward Xu Fang!