Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 938 - 822: Judge Lu

[Lu Huai: Proxy Judge, an intermediate monster at the second layer of Heart Refining. After cultivating the Ghost Immortal Scripture, he realized his abilities were suitable for managing the Book of Life and Death, and was trained to become a proxy judge, unable to leave Fengdu for life. Weapon used: Judge's Brush.

Years ago, a mysterious invasion disrupted the world's peace, and severe negligence in the Netherworld resulted in countless casualties.

As the last line of defense controlling the reincarnation of life and death, and the actual master of the Book of Life and Death, he needs to make numerous modifications to it. This caused Lu Huai's cultivation to fall, and he still suffers serious losses, his cultivation stagnating, but he can take the Ninth Grade Elixir: Nine Revolutions Dragon Saliva Pill to make up for the loss...]

As Jiang Yuan stepped into the Judge's exclusive hall, he immediately saw a slim, unusually distinguished ghost sitting on the throne, holding a Judge's Brush and writing something.

The introduction above his head was so full that Jiang, who was used to skimming, had to take another two looks to grasp it.

Then he thought to himself, no wonder the style here is so different from that of the Netherworld's Fengdu, with how hard it is to find a judge like this one who can control the Book of Life and Death. It took ages for one like him to appear, and the entire Fengdu City treated him like a treasure, but unfortunately, he's too precious to leave Fengdu for life, quite pitiful.

"Gentlemen, please come this way." The judge had already received the news and had inquired about the background from Qu Luming — this was the mysterious cultivator whom he had checked twice and General Jian had checked three times, yet the Book of Life and Death showed no reaction.

Thus, he dropped his usual sarcastic tone and looked curiously at Mr. Jiang, who appeared no older than twenty, with clear eyes and no trace of spiritual power on him, clicking his tongue in wonder.

As an old ghost who had been cultivating for thousands of years, Lu Huai could tell at a glance that this one maintained his youthful appearance not through a Youthful Appearance Pill, but because he was genuinely young; after all, the clarity of one's eyes cannot be faked.

Interesting, at first glance he seems ordinary, but the more you think about it, the more intriguing he becomes!

Qu Luming, the guide, hurriedly introduced both parties and reiterated the usage rules, then enthusiastically gave a brief tour of the hall's layout.

The great hall exclusively for judges was also equipped with two side halls; beyond the lavish giant screen at the back door, there was a spacious courtyard, surrounded by a row of white-walled, green-tiled rooms.

The courtyard was filled with towering trees with Luminous Pearls hanging from them, brightly illuminating the place, dispelling the ever-present shadowy aura of the Netherworld.

The hall was brightly lit and opulently decorated, with rare flowers and plants meticulously tended to everywhere, creating a garden-like, vibrant atmosphere.

The long table where the Book of Life and Death was placed was surrounded by clusters of flowers and plants.

"Everyone knows the Netherworld is a land of death, but how could there be only death and no life in a place of reincarnation?" Lu Huai saw their curious looks and made a gesture of invitation, "Daoist Bai, place your right hand on the Book of Life and Death and think silently of the appearance of that demon cultivator."

Bai Yunqi, having mingled in the Netherworld back in the day, had fought in battles like those against the Leopard Tail Jian Shichu, Ghost King Lu Qingyan, and Impermanence Yan Ning, and had been quite at home, yet had never formally entered Fengdu City, let alone used the Book of Life and Death.

Seeing the ancient, semi-worn giant book, he felt a surge of excitement.

It was a pity they had agreed beforehand that he could only use it once to investigate and capture the demon cultivator who had caused his death; if he could use it a couple more times, he would have liked to check on his own condition.

Of course, he was also a bit curious about the Venerable Family and wanted to see how the Book of Life and Death recorded him.

"Phew!"

Taking a deep breath to dispel distractions, Bai Yunqi placed his hand on the Book of Life and Death, closing his eyes to visualize the demon cultivator's image in his mind.

Then he felt the Book of Life and Death tremble under his hand.

"That's it, now wait." Judge Lu Huai indicated for him to remove his hand and watched as the Book of Life and Death popped open with a "snap," its pages fluttering rapidly with a "swish" as if turned by an invisible wind.

After just a few heartbeats, a single page stood upright.

Light seeped from the book, swirling and bursting into a bright radiance that coalesced into the image of a demon cultivator with a cold expression.

"That's him!" Bai Yunqi's scarlet eyes narrowed, filled with animosity toward the figure.

He immediately lowered his head to read the detailed information, only to find himself staring at some strange, unfamiliar scripts — surprisingly not ghost runes, and he recognized none!

Lu Huai stepped forward to read the special information displayed on the page, "Jiu Qing: A cultivator from the Demon Realm, Sixth Layer of the Integration Realm. Lifespan so far is 5,973 years, cultivating in the Heavenly Demon Sutra..."

Jiang Yuan listened to the information recorded in the Book of Life and Death, feeling perplexed because it wasn't as detailed as the system's identification, thinking perhaps the imitation was done too poorly?

"Hmm?" Bai Yunqi was also puzzled as he asked, "The legend says the Book of Life and Death records one's entire life, from birth to death. Why is it... so vague?"

"You mentioned it was a legend, naturally, it cannot be fully believed." Lu Huai finished reading the "encrypted information" that only he could understand, passed the information on to Jian Shichu, and motioned for them to sit and rest while patiently explaining, "You both should have heard the saying: cultivators go against the heavens.

Then there are those who clamor ignorantly about how the Heavenly Dao does not allow cultivation and such. In reality, this phrase's true meaning is related to the Book of Life and Death itself."

He casually opened the Book of Life and Death for the visitors to see more clearly, "The Book of Life and Death is divided into two volumes: one for mortals and one for cultivators. The former records the lives of all beings in the mortal realm, when they are born, when they die. Every day, a vast number of nameplates are issued for the corresponding Ghost Messengers to collect souls and guide them."