The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor-Chapter 1648 - 1645: Collective Investiture

Xuanhuang Great World.

Daozhou East Desolate.

At the southern end of East Desolate is a vast sea.

This place is also known as the Southern Sea.

Rumor has it that deep within the Southern Sea, there is an Immortal Island called Southern Sea Immortal Island.

Additionally, the Southern Sea Immortal Island is among the oldest legacies of East Desolate and is included in the East Desolate Ten Dominators.

However, soon after Ye Xuan headed south from the Sword Tomb, the structure thoroughly changed, and thus, there was no so-called East Desolate Ten Dominators anymore.

Southern Sea Immortal Island, a legacy of ancient times.

Yet it remains very low-key, and due to its geographical location, it’s basically a place that avoids worldly disputes.

Of course, there aren’t a lack of cultivators wanting to venture out to sea in search of some special cultivation materials. But as long as they offend Southern Sea Immortal Island, their fates are sure to be miserable.

On this day, the South Sea Saintess was at a Dao field, imparting wisdom to the younger disciples of Southern Sea Immortal Island when she suddenly froze in place.

The disciples of Southern Sea Immortal Island, immersed in the teachings, awoke suddenly, looking at the South Sea Saintess in some confusion, wondering why she stopped halfway.

The South Sea Saintess, clad in white, wore a veil, so outsiders couldn’t discern the changes in her expression.

Like Wu Yunchou from the Eternal Mountain of the Ancient Great World, the South Sea Saintess suddenly felt a flood of new thoughts in her mind, akin to the awakening ceremony of Southern Saber Mountain.

The South Sea Saintess seemed to awaken many memories that didn’t originally belong to her.

"So, I am a reincarnator..."

She mused to herself.

At this moment, a deep thought filled her mind: to kill Ye Xuan.

When she reaches the Emperor Road, she must try every means to eliminate Ye Xuan!

The South Sea Saintess’s expression was complicated.

Previously, at the Southern Ridge Divine Mountain’s Life Forbidden Zone, she had met Ye Xuan; in her eyes, Ye Xuan was a deeply passionate and powerful entity, and she thought highly of him.

Yet, upon awakening to her memories, she realized it wasn’t like that at all.

In her memories, Ye Xuan was a ruthless demon who had once abandoned her!

The feeling of despair impacted her heart, stirring her emotions tumultuously.

Gradually, the South Sea Saintess found something amiss, as conflicted emotions clashed, leaving her state in shambles.

Without another word, she vanished from the Dao field; she needed time to settle.

Such a change was known only to the South Sea Saintess herself.

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Ghost Great World.

The matter was settled.

Regarding the allegiance of Qingming Chunhai and the fierce ghost Ji Kun, Ye Xuan had Yun Daoli and others knock them into submission, dispersing the Ghost Clan.

Naturally, these matters did not require Ye Xuan’s direct handling.

Afterwards, Ye Xuan and Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong headed to the largest City God Temple within the Ghost Great World.

Here was where Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong’s City God Golden Body was located.

It had previously been mentioned that whether in the Underworld or Netherworld, they belong to ghost cultivators, and do not reside in the mortal world.

Yet, City Gods are responsible for affairs between the mortal and Underworld, often moving within the mortal realm, necessitating the creation of the City God Golden Body.

If the City God Golden Body isn’t broken, then a City God can remain within the mortal world.

But if the Golden Body is destroyed, they must return to the Underworld.

This also applies to judges from the Netherworld; they cannot casually appear in the mortal world, typically remaining within the Netherworld.

As for matters beyond, they basically use ghost dogs, or Netherworld Guides, to handle them.

This underscores the importance of the City God Golden Body.

This occasion brought about over ten thousand City Gods of various sizes, led by Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong from Ghost Great World.

This doesn’t include those City Gods dealing with affairs.

The ranking system among City Gods is strict, from the Sovereign of a realm’s City God to various continents, lands, and cities.

Those accompanying Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong were at least dominion holders over major areas.

As for smaller City Gods, later Ye Xuan only needs to decree, having those City Gods who Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong has already appointed, go ahead and appoint them.

"Hmm?"

At this time, there was unrest among the crowd.

Ye Xuan and Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong quickly sensed it.

"What’s going on?"

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong asked with a frown.

"Reporting to Ancestor K’ong, Fierce Ghost Tianyi has encountered a problem." Immediately, a City God replied.

"Step aside, all."

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong had everyone clear a path, walking side by side with Ye Xuan.

"Ancestor K’ong." The City God named Fierce Ghost Tianyi stood there, his figure ethereal, seemingly ready to dissipate at any moment. He saluted Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong.

"Emperor Ye."

Fierce Ghost Tianyi then offered a grand salute to Ye Xuan.

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong frowned at the scene, then looked towards Ye Xuan, saying in a low voice, "Emperor Ye, it seems his City God Golden Body has encountered an issue."

This state was undoubtedly indicative of the City God Golden Body being shattered.

Ye Xuan naturally perceived this.

He squinted his eyes, then glanced at the other City Gods.

Within the crowd, City Gods began showing similar conditions.

"Proceed with the appointments."

Ye Xuan didn’t elaborate; he understood the situation internally.

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong also guessed the reasoning, his expression grim, yet adhered to Ye Xuan’s decree.

The City Gods, upon hearing this, became visibly excited.

Ye Xuan, his expression solemn, spoke firmly, "As of this day, all present will be the City Gods of Ghost Great World, overseeing their Yin Yang, Rapid News, and Correction Departments, to correct chaos and restore Dao order."

"Fierce Ghost Tianyi."

Ye Xuan spoke.

"Present!" Fierce Ghost Tianyi was thrilled, and with Ye Xuan’s words, he seemed enshrouded by a Power of Dao, granting him an inexplicable strength.

"Huanggui Longzhan."

Ye Xuan continued speaking.

"Present." The City God named Huanggui Longzhan also stepped forth.

"Qingming Seahai."

"Present."

"..."

Name after name rolled off Ye Xuan’s tongue.

Each name spoken conferred a force upon them, gaining recognition from the Dao.

Previously, though they held City God Golden Bodies and the authority over City God Temples, they hadn’t acquired Dao recognition, necessitating regular returns to their City God Golden Bodies for replenishment.

But post-appointment, they would be free from such constraints.

Ye Xuan spent a full hour speaking the names.

During this period, over a hundred City Gods experienced the issue like Fierce Ghost Tianyi.

Appointments were concluded.

But the problem wasn’t resolved.

"Emperor Ye."

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong consulted Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan nodded slightly and stated, "This action stems from the Netherworld. Next, you exert full retaliation as needed!"

"By Emperor Ye’s Decree!"

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong respectfully accepted the order.

"By Emperor Ye’s Decree!"

The rest of the City Gods chorused.

Ye Xuan beckoned for Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong to begin action.

Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong didn’t waste words, leading the City Gods against the forces of the Netherworld.

Ye Xuan stood within Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong’s City God Temple, turned towards Jiuyou Sovereign K’ong’s City God Golden Body, and softly muttered, "It seems the Netherworld can’t sit idly by anymore."