Chapter 1257 Chapter 544: Zhao Feng Challenges Heavenly Dao Hong Jun

This time!

Not to mention that the position of Emperor Fengdu has not yet been determined.

Just the change Zhao Feng made to the Underworld, along with granting the authority to judge even those above Immortals, is the biggest change for the Underworld.

It is a change that can impact all beings in Heaven and Earth.

After all, the Underworld could not judge the souls of those above Immortals before; these souls were nearly all taken away, ultimately ending in the scattering of their souls.

Meanwhile.

Heavenly Court, Buddhist Sect.

Are no longer at peace.

Above the Palace of the Polestar.

Amidst the carved beams and painted rafters, Immortal Energy wafts.

"Your Majesty."

A Heavenly Official appeared panicked, his sleeves swinging violently with his hurried steps, his voice clearly filled with alarm: "Just now, something happened in the Underworld. All our Heavenly Officials stationed there were expelled by the Underworld."

As he spoke, this Heavenly Official lowered his head, his body slightly trembling, seemingly still shaken by the terrifying experience, or perhaps fearing the anger and punishment from the Jade Emperor.

"After being expelled, even if we try to enter the Underworld again, an extremely terrifying will emerges."

"It seems that if we dare to step in again, this willpower will instantly kill us."

"Please, Your Majesty, make a judgment on this matter."

After finishing.

The Heavenly Official knelt down, not daring to breathe loudly.

"Expelled from the Underworld?" The Jade Emperor was reclining leisurely on his throne.

But hearing the Heavenly Official's words, he immediately sat upright, eyes full of surprise: "Willpower?"

In an instant.

The Jade Emperor thought of something.

"Could it be the work of the Buddhist Sect?" The Jade Emperor asked urgently, his voice echoing within the Palace of the Polestar.

"Your Majesty."

The Heavenly Official raised his head, face respectful: "It is not the Buddhist Sect."

"Our Heavenly Court and the people of the Buddhist Sect stationed in the Underworld were all expelled."

"Moreover, we cannot return; as soon as we approach, that terrifying willpower descends."

Hearing this!

"Not the Buddhist Sect?"

The Jade Emperor's brows furrowed: "And the people of the Buddhist Sect were also expelled?"

The Jade Emperor's face gradually turned ugly, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

The current situation is truly beyond his comprehension.

Since it's not the Buddhist Sect.

The people of the Underworld shouldn't dare be so audacious as to expel the Heavenly Officials he stationed there.

"Could something have gone awry in the Underworld?"

Seated high, the Jade Emperor pondered for a moment, a few traces of unease appearing on his face.

The importance of the Underworld is no less than that of the Heavenly Court collecting Spiritual Charm in the past.

The countless souls obtained annually from the Underworld are the essence of strengthening the Heavenly Court, an inexhaustible and endless supply.

In the many wars with the Qin Court, without these souls, the Heavenly Court Celestial Soldiers would certainly struggle to recover.

"Your Majesty."

Another Heavenly Official stepped forward, expression grave, clasping his hands, speaking loudly: "The Underworld is fundamental to our Heavenly Court's rewards and punishments and cannot be lost."

"Hmm."

The Jade Emperor nodded, his expression tightly pressed as the importance of the Underworld needs no one else's mention; why would he not know it?

"Taibai."

The Jade Emperor looked at Gold Star Taibai, his gaze filled with expectation and command: "You hold this Emperor's Holy Decree and personally go to the Underworld once, see what exactly is happening."

"If it's Yama's doing, then this Emperor will hold him accountable."

The Jade Emperor commanded coldly, his voice carrying undeniable authority.

"I accept the decree."

Gold Star Taibai stepped forward, respectfully receiving the Holy Decree, his figure slightly bowing, then turning, his sleeve waving, transforming into a stream of light and disappearing from the palace.

At this moment.

Not only the Heavenly Court.

The Buddhist Sect is also in this state.

In the Great Leiyin Temple, Buddha Light shines, the Brahma sound hums.

The many Buddhas expelled from the Underworld have all returned to Leiyin Temple.

Though they are Buddhas.

But having resided in the Underworld Netherworld for many years, they are stained with powerful Yin Qi.

This Yin Qi makes them seem somewhat out of place with the omnipresent, bright, and warm Buddha Light within the Buddhist Sect.

"World Venerable."

The leading Arhat pressed his palms together, respectful, slowly speaking to Duo Bao Tathagata: "That's the situation. The disciples were dispersing the lost souls as usual, but suddenly today, they were expelled by an oppressive force."

"The disciples wish to re-enter but haven't had the chance."

The Arhat spoke respectfully, his face full of confusion over being expelled from the Underworld, as well as terror.

"Moreover, it appears that a will has emerged in the Underworld, impossible to resist. If we try to enter again, we will be killed by this will."

"Please, World Venerable, make a judgment."

The Arhat finished speaking and bowed again, deeply.

"A will?"

Duo Bao Tathagata sat on the lotus throne, his expression calm, countenance steady, yet his slightly narrowed eyes revealed his inner contemplation.

Clearly, he does not display emotions as overtly as the Jade Emperor.

Though he knows the importance of the Underworld, he very well understands that this situation is not accidental.

"Before being expelled from the Underworld, were there any peculiarities in the Underworld?" Duo Bao Tathagata's gaze focused, directly grasping the key point, asking.

In truth, he truly is much more intelligent than Supreme Hao Tian's Good Corpse Incarnation.

"World Venerable."

The Arhat raised his head, recalling seriously, then said: "As for peculiarities, Lady Ping Xin emerged from seclusion."

"And she consecutively became angry twice, her pressure enveloping the entire Underworld."

"All Yin Cha lost souls were intimidated by Lady Ping Xin's might, as were the disciples."

Upon hearing this.

"Lady Ping Xin became angry? Twice?"

Duo Bao Tathagata's heart trembled, instinctively telling him that things were not simple.