Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 1276: Chapter 553: Imperial Decree—Sealing Emperor Fengdu! (Part 2)

"Please, Father, withdraw your decision."

Zhao Wu lowered his head, his tone resolute.

The position of Emperor Fengdu!

It has always been vacant, with no one able to take charge of the Underworld.

And this position is beyond the reach of the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect, even when ancient Saints were around, they all coveted this position, indicating its immense importance.

Yet now, Zhao Wu has refused it.

This shows the caliber of his character.

Seeing Zhao Wu like this, Zhao Feng smiled slightly and exchanged a glance with Ying Zheng.

Both had a look of gratification in their eyes.

Clearly, Zhao Wu’s actions were entirely approved by Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng; Zhao Wu was indeed worthy of being their descendant.

Meanwhile, seeing the situation, Zhao Qi also knelt in front of Zhao Feng.

"Father." Zhao Qi’s voice was firm and earnest: "You must not listen to the nonsense of my second brother."

"There must be reasons why Father chose my second brother to take charge of the Underworld, and as your son, I would never oppose it."

Zhao Qi spoke immediately, his face full of sincerity.

There was not a hint of jealousy at all.

Then Zhao Qi immediately turned his head and glared at Zhao Wu, admonishing, "Father’s decree has been decided, don’t cause trouble for Father, if you are told to go, then go."

"Brother, this can’t be done."

From childhood to adulthood, Zhao Qi always managed Zhao Wu, and Zhao Wu was always afraid of Zhao Qi; if his elder brother said one, he would never dare say two, but today he talked back.

Because he felt that taking charge of the Underworld Netherworld was a monumental authority.

This kind of authority should rightfully be managed by the imperial eldest grandson Zhao Qi, especially since Zhao Qi is also the Great Qin Heir.

Watching the deep brotherly bond between Zhao Qi and Zhao Wu, Zhao Feng was very pleased.

Though they were from the imperial family, at least the two brothers didn’t fight over authority.

This was enough to be heartening.

Of course!

With Zhao Feng’s strength, he could see through everything, whether Zhao Qi and Zhao Wu truly meant well, he could see at a glance.

"Alright, both of you get up."

Zhao Feng raised his hand, speaking with authority, his expression becoming stern.

Feeling the long-missed authority from their father, Zhao Qi and Zhao Wu slowly stood up, but both had a look of resistance on their faces.

One did not want to disappoint their elder brother, the other did not want their younger brother to pass up this great opportunity.

"What is your elder brother’s status?" Zhao Feng stared at Zhao Wu, asking in a deep voice.

"Heir of Great Qin." Zhao Wu replied without hesitation.

"And how much authority does he wield?" Zhao Feng asked again.

"My brother controls the entire military and political power of Qin, can appoint and dismiss the hundred officials, can mobilize the troops, and can call upon Qin’s strong protectors." Zhao Wu replied again.

"Knowing this, do you think I would treat your elder brother lightly?"

"Your elder brother is my legitimate eldest son, everything in the future Qin will still be under his control, including the Underworld."

"In the future, Qin will not only control the Eastern Continent and the Underworld Netherworld but even the entire Heaven, Earth, and Human Three Realms, even outside the Primordial World in the Ten Thousand Realms, your elder brother will still wield authority over these realms."

"Now."

"Do you understand what I mean?" Zhao Feng said in a deep voice, clearly stating his intentions.

At these words, Zhao Wu had a look of sudden realization.

"Father." Zhao Wu raised his head, his eyes full of understanding: "I understand now."

"I am only in charge of the Underworld, but still answerable to my brother, as well as my father and grandfather," Zhao Wu said with sudden insight.

"Since you understand, do you still want the position of Emperor Fengdu of the Underworld?" Zhao Feng smiled faintly and continued to ask.

"I want it." Zhao Wu nodded heavily and firmly: "Of course I want it, not wanting it would be foolish."

"This Emperor Fengdu is extraordinary, in charge of the Underworld Netherworld."

"The records all state, even ancient Saints wanted to secure this position for their disciples, yet they couldn’t."

"However, Father..."

At this point.

A flash of doubt crossed Zhao Wu’s eyes: "When did you gain control of the Underworld Netherworld? Isn’t the Underworld Netherworld independent of the Yang Realm?"

"Moreover, it is said that the embodiment of the Ancestral Witch is within, and the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist Sect only dare to send a few people, never too many."

"Even the ancient Saints were restrained because of that existence," Zhao Wu asked, deeply puzzled.

In this regard, Zhao Qi was also similarly puzzled, looking at their father questioningly.

The Underworld has a Saint!

Perhaps the last Saint in the universe.

This is an open secret in the world.

"For the specific reasons, you don’t need to know for now." Zhao Feng waved his hand, his expression mysterious.

"In the future, you will naturally understand."

"Just know that now the Underworld Netherworld belongs to Qin."

"However." Zhao Feng’s expression became serious: "When you, Wu’er, enter the Underworld Netherworld to take charge, remember that everything must be in accordance with the rules of the Underworld Netherworld, regardless of who it is, everything must be handled according to the rules of the Underworld Netherworld, everything must be fair and just, there must be no favoritism or injustice."

Zhao Feng said sternly.

Although Qin controls the Underworld.

There is the law of the Yang Realm, and there are rules in the Underworld.

If the Earth Dao wishes to grow, it must truly manifest the rules of the Earth Dao to all living beings, without compromise.

This is the key.

Zhao Feng sent Zhao Wu to the Underworld to maintain control, not for Qin to exploit the spirits of the Yang Realm for private gain.

"I understand." Zhao Wu nodded solemnly, his face filled with sincerity.

"Good."

Seeing this!

Zhao Feng said no more. With a thought, the Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate appeared above his head, exuding a terrifying Earth Dao authority.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate shone brightly, runes circulating, seemingly containing endless mysteries.

Then.

"In the name of the Earth Dao, I appoint Zhao Wu as Emperor Fengdu of the Underworld, in charge of the Underworld Netherworld, wielding the Power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation." Zhao Feng declared authoritatively.

As his voice fell, it was like an edict.

At once, from within the Six Paths of Reincarnation Plate, a black rule halo descended upon Zhao Wu.

As the halo descended upon Zhao Wu, his original attire underwent an instant transformation.

A crown appeared atop his head, pure black, exuding an aura of solemn rule, and he donned an Emperor’s robe, billowing in the wind as if connected to the rules of the world.

This was the Fengdu Emperor’s Robe condensed from the Power of Earth Dao.

Though condensed from rule power and not a true Spiritual Treasure, its defense was connected to the Earth Dao, as long as residing within the Underworld, as long as the Earth Dao endures, unless a Saint intervenes, none could break Zhao Wu’s defense.

"The authority of the Underworld?"

Accompanying the conferral of the Earth Dao power, Zhao Wu clearly felt a force emerging within his body.

It was precisely the Power of Reincarnation and the Divine Power of the Emperor Fengdu of the Underworld.

"I grant you the Book of Life and Death and the Judge’s Pen." Zhao Feng spoke again.

Then.

The Book of Life and Death and the Judge’s Pen appeared, splitting into two subordinate Magical Treasures, descending upon Zhao Wu, and once in his hands, immediately solidifying.

As Emperor Fengdu, the highest deific office in the Underworld, the authority granted was naturally the greatest, beyond question.

After today, the Underworld shall welcome its true sovereign.

"Qi’er."

"The authority of the Underworld."

"I also grant to you."

"As the Great Qin Heir, you not only need to oversee the military and political affairs of the Yang Realm, but also regulate the affairs of the Underworld."

Zhao Feng turned his gaze to Zhao Qi.

Similarly, he endowed him with the Divine Power to manage the authority of the Underworld, though without a divine name, yet holding the authority of the Underworld, also granting him the Book of Life and Death and the Judge’s Pen.

Zhao Feng, wielding the authority of the Earth Dao, naturally could do this effortlessly.

"This son thanks Father for your trust." Zhao Qi also bowed with excitement.

As the power of the Underworld descended upon him, Zhao Qi naturally understood instantly the magnitude of this authority.

Previously he oversaw the subjects within the Great Qin Territory, now he could even control souls, and even wield the Power of Reincarnation.

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