Chapter 022: The Decision of the Underworld

Ximen Chuixue agreed wholeheartedly.

Lu Xiaofeng's meddlesome nature was known throughout the jianghu; not only did he love to meddle, but he especially loved to meddle in life-threatening matters, so this fellow had countless enemies in the jianghu.

Many people hated him to the bone.

But luckily, Lu Xiaofeng's martial arts were not bad; his Spirit Finger was unmatched in the jianghu, capable of even clamping down on his own sword, which was why he could still bounce around the jianghu to this day.

Yet Ximen Chuixue had no doubt that if Lu Xiaofeng continued like this, he would be beaten to death.

The jianghu was deep and treacherous.

That Lu Xiaofeng would be beaten to death was no surprise to him, but Lu Xiaofeng was after all his friend, and Ximen Chuixue could not stand by and watch Lu Xiaofeng get beaten to death.

“Count me in.”

He hugged his long sword and said coldly.

Lian Chengbi said, “I took to Brother Lu at first sight. Though my swordsmanship is poor, please count me in on this matter as well.”

Lu Xiaofeng did not refuse; many hands make light work.

“Actually, I have a few friends in the jianghu. I can find an opportunity to gather everyone together.” Lu Xiaofeng stroked his two mustaches and said slowly.

Ximen Chuixue nodded. He knew Lu Xiaofeng had friends all over the world; finding friends was no difficulty for Lu Xiaofeng.

Rather, if this fellow raised his arm, a large number of friends would come to help him.

Wang Bo snorted disdainfully, “Finding friends is fine, but I advise you to find friends who have life-and-death bonds, like Ximen Chuixue, Hua Manlou, and Sikong Zhaixing. If you casually find some friends, I reckon you won't even know how you died.”

Lu Xiaofeng was momentarily stunned.

But Ximen Chuixue and Lian Chengbi secretly took note, because the meaning in Wang Bo's words was all too obvious.

Lu Xiaofeng forced a smile and said, “I understand Brother Wang's meaning, but I always make friends with my heart, and I believe they are not bad people.”

Wang Bo gave a cold laugh. Jin Jiuling had tricked you badly, Snake King had killed your best confidante, and you still think he's a friend you can confide in?

Wang Bo couldn't be bothered with him anymore and simply asked, “Where did you see Hei Bai Wuchang?”

Lu Xiaofeng pointed in a direction and said, “That's where I saw Hei Bai Wuchang, but whether they're still there, I'm not sure.”

Wang Bo grunted, teleported, and in an instant left the Divine Sword Manor.

Hela and Lady Gremory followed.

Leaving Lu Xiaofeng, Ximen Chuixue, and Lian Chengbi all stunned. Lian Chengbi even stammered, “Such, such formidable lightness skill, like a ghostly apparition.”

Lu Xiaofeng rolled his eyes; he suspected this wasn't lightness skill at all.

As for Ximen Chuixue, he looked thoughtful.

…

Following the direction Lu Xiaofeng had indicated, Wang Bo arrived in an instant at the place where Hei Bai Wuchang had appeared, but there was no trace of them now.

However, Wang Bo smiled.

Because he detected a trace of yin energy, which lingered without dispersing. Ordinary people might not notice it, but it couldn't escape the eyes of Wang Bo and his group.

Wang Bo followed the residual yin energy and pursued step by step.

A few minutes later, Wang Bo saw Hei Bai Wuchang walking ahead on the official road.

Wang Bo had seen Hei Bai Wuchang in the world of Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, but the two before him were completely different.

First, although these two were dressed in white and black, their hats did not bear the eight characters “天下太平” and “一生见财.”

Second, this pair of Hei Bai Wuchang was a man and a woman.

Hei Wuchang was a stern-faced man, while Bai Wuchang was a stunningly beautiful woman.

This surprised Wang Bo; which world's Bai Wuchang was this, so alluring?

Puzzled as he was, Wang Bo didn't stare dumbly, for no matter how beautiful Bai Wuchang was, she still lacked a bit of flavor compared to Hela and Lady Gremory.

The next second, he appeared with the two women in front of Hei Bai Wuchang, blocking their path.

Hei Bai Wuchang stopped, looking at Wang Bo, Hela, and Lady Gremory with confusion.

Especially Hela and Lady Gremory—one was the Goddess of Death, the other a Demon Lord of Hell. Neither concealed their aura. Hei Bai Wuchang were yin gods, not fools; how could they not detect the abnormality of the two women?

Hei Bai Wuchang immediately shed their arrogance and bowed in unison, “Minor gods Hei Wuchang and Bai Wuchang pay respects to the three lords.”

Although Wang Bo was a human, standing in the center of the three and even in a leadership position was enough to prove he was no ordinary human.

Wang Bo said with a smile, “No need for formalities. Actually, I came to find you two today to discuss something.”

Bai Wuchang said seductively, “May I ask what matter the lord wishes to instruct this minor god? This minor god will certainly do my utmost.”

Hei Wuchang said nothing but nodded seriously.

Wang Bo said, “It's nothing major. I want to destroy all projections of the Underworld in this mortal world. I ask you two to do me a favor and inform me of the affairs and locations where the Underworld projects into this world. What do you think?”

Bai Wuchang paused briefly, then understood in a blink.

“So the lord wants to save this world, to prevent it from being devoured by the Underworld.”

Wang Bo smiled and said, “I'm glad you two understand.”

Bai Wuchang said, “The lord is willing to save the mortal world, and this minor god admires that deeply, but please allow this minor god to refuse.”

Wang Bo's face darkened immediately, and he asked in confusion, “Why refuse? I can tell from your words that you don't want to see this happen either, but why refuse me?”

Hei Wuchang said slowly, “Because this is the decision of the Underworld.”

Wang Bo didn't understand.

Hei Wuchang continued, “The Underworld has decided to devour this mortal world. As members of the Underworld, we cannot defy it. Please forgive us, lord.”

Wang Bo nodded thoughtfully, “I roughly understand. That is to say, this is a decision from the higher-ups, and you are only carrying out orders, right?”

“Thank you for your understanding, lord.” Bai Wuchang smiled radiantly.

“Understanding is one thing, but I cannot accept it. Since you are unwilling to tell me, I will have to take it myself.” With these words, Wang Bo could no longer suppress the killing intent in his heart.

Hei Bai Wuchang's hearts tightened, and they said in unison, “In that case, please enlighten us, lord.”

Wang Bo sneered, opened the Gate of Babylon, and one after another, divine spears and precious swords emerged from golden ripples, aimed at Hei Bai Wuchang, unleashing a barrage.

The rumbling sound was incessant.