NCCnovel Chapter 208 No one would believe it if I told them!
Chapter 208 No one would believe it if I told them!
Although Kunpeng didn't like so many rules,
But he's not stupid!
The more rules there are in the underworld...
In a way, this also represents the continuous improvement of the underworld's strength.
To be able to stay in this underworld and gain recognition
He can endure any discomfort he may experience!
If I ever have the chance to obtain the position of a true sage,
That would be perfect!
"Well, since we're here, we might as well make the best of it!"
Kunpeng took a deep breath of the Netherworld air and felt a chill!
A coolness unlike any found in the Northern Sea!
Then Kunpeng continued to encourage himself in his heart.
"It's better than squatting in that bitterly cold place in the Northern Sea."
If that scoundrel Styx could become a saint, I might have a chance too!
First, secure your position as head of the Coordination Department.
Let's see results first!
After making up his mind, he began to think about it.
Which ethnic group should be chosen as the first "coordination" target?
"Yes, it's you I choose! Ah, Shura!"
"..."
From this moment on,
The demon master's career in the underworld has officially begun.
On the other hand, unlike Kunpeng's "starting from scratch",
The life of the Styx Ancestor as the "Blood Sea Asura Saint"
That means the starting point has to be much higher!
His Asura Palace is located next to the eighteen levels of hell.
Although it was a renovation of a main hall that had been planned long ago!
However, after the later renovations of the Styx River, the current architectural style is extremely hardcore—
The pillars of the palace are carved with scenes of Asura battles.
He added a formation to the roof of the palace to simulate the waves of a sea of blood.
It exudes a chilling aura of killing intent and majesty.
It fully embodies the essence of the word "Asura".
It instilled fear in the hearts of the departed souls who passed by!
The deterrent effect is tremendous!
The tasks of Styx's subordinates were also very simple:
They regularly inspect the work of the Asura race in various departments of the underworld and adjudicate disputes involving the Asura race. They also assist the Hell Department in dealing with particularly ferocious or deeply sinful evil spirits. Furthermore, they coordinate resource exchanges and environmental maintenance between the Blood Sea and the Netherworld, primarily preventing the Blood Sea's defilement from corrupting the Netherworld.
The Styx River's power is real, and its treatment is at the saint level—it distributes its merits in full every month, has priority in exchanging scarce Netherworld resources, and can even apply to use some of its reincarnation power to assist in cultivation.
The underworld, at least on the surface, gave him sufficient respect and courtesy.
That's a fair assessment of the entire Asura race's fate!
But even so,
Styx felt a little...uneasy!
First, it's that group
The Asuras adapted to the underworld very quickly.
Their fierce appearance and innate fighting instincts make them perfectly suited to their roles in various departments of the underworld!
The Underworld Army was eager to recruit them as elites, the Hell Division relied on them to intimidate evil spirits, and even the Reincarnation Division assigned some relatively meticulous Asuras to guide those fierce souls to reincarnation.
But these Asura brats,
Upon meeting him, this "father god" and direct superior,
Although respectful, there was always a hint of "business as business" in that respect.
He reports his work meticulously and executes orders without hesitation, but in private, they rarely show him the same closeness as true members of his tribe.
Styx once tried to adopt a "fatherly" demeanor and inquire about the life of an Asura general who had rendered meritorious service in the Underworld. The general stood at attention and replied loudly:
"Reporting to the Sage! Your subordinate is eating and living well in the Underworld, has accumulated enough merit, and has no personal issues that require the organization's attention!"
Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!
Then he gave a standard underworld salute.
He turned around and went back to training!
Styx: "Uh...!"
"I just wanted to have a casual chat with you!"
Secondly,
It was the attitude of other colleagues.
Pingxin, Tianqi was very polite to him, but he could feel that there was always a gap between him and them.
Although the ancestral witches no longer viewed him with hostility, they were not particularly close to him either; at most, they were considered "colleagues."
Di Jun and Tai Yi were even more indifferent, simply nodding when they met.
Yuanzi from Hongyun Town was quite enthusiastic.
But that enthusiasm felt more like politeness towards a "new colleague."
Or perhaps it's the lingering kindness and goodwill of Hongyun himself.
This allowed him to harbor less resentment even towards his former enemies!
Sometimes, Styx would unconsciously recall the days when he was the "Ancestor" in the Blood Sea.
Although lonely, I am self-reliant and do as I please.
Although they now hold a higher status and are more powerful
Yet, one must follow the rules everywhere: reading documents, attending meetings, writing reports…
Even a true sage needs to write an annual performance report—can you believe it?!
No one would believe it if I told them!
At last,
What he cared about most was his process of becoming a saint.
This is so dramatic, and they really managed to snag a bargain!
This has led to a somewhat ambiguous image of him in the eyes of other powerful beings in the primordial world.
Although envy and jealousy were the main factors,
But more often than not, it's viewed with a sense of schadenfreude, or even as a comedic figure.
This subtly diminished his saintly authority.
"Ugh!"
Styx sat in the main seat of the Asura Palace.
Looking at the documents on the table that needed to be reviewed,
He sighed and said:
"This so-called sage...it's not quite what I imagined!!"
He sighed for a short while,
He quickly recovered.
Regardless of the process, the result was that he became a saint!
With an immortal status, real power, and a promising future!
Those lurking glances are nothing but jealousy!
"Once I achieve results and gain a firm foothold in the underworld..."
Even when you reach a higher level,
Let's see who dares to underestimate me now!
He picked up his pen and began to carefully review the documents.
"It's just work, what's so scary about it?!"
I can even manage a sea of blood.
"Can't you even handle this trivial matter?"
Only occasionally, when practicing alone late at night,
He still couldn't help but look towards the sea of blood.
A complex emotion welled up inside me!
That place used to be his stronghold.
But now,
It's his "place of origin" and also his "source of resources for the souls of the dead"!
"I chose this path myself... no, it was chosen for me by the Great Dao and the Underworld."
Styx shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions.
"Once you're on the bus, don't even think about getting off."
Hopefully, the Ancestral Witches can steer the vehicle of the Underworld faster and more steadily.
Ideally, we should leave all the other cars far behind!
The Asura Saint, caught between adaptation and ambition,
And so he continued his life in the underworld.
......
With the addition of two heavyweight new employees, Styx and Kunpeng,
In addition, the Asura race, the former demon race, and the forces of the Northern Underworld were incorporated.
In addition, a constant stream of souls are entering the underworld.
The power and population of the underworld are expanding rapidly.
The once somewhat empty underworld,
The major gathering places have now become bustling with activity.
Various "new cities" and "new government offices"
They sprang up as quickly as bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
The management pressure also increased sharply.
Different races have different habits: Asuras are warlike, the old demon clans are undisciplined, and ghost cultivators are heavy with yin energy.
The human souls are relatively peaceful...
But friction is still inevitable!
At this point, strict rules and regulations truly shine!
Even at this moment, merit, spiritual energy, position, territory,
They have all become the focus of contention among various kinds of dead souls.
But the underworld continues to operate smoothly.
Their sphere of influence continues to expand.
It has clearly become a behemoth in the primordial world!
No longer a mismatched force with only high-end combat power!