Chapter 298: A Wave of the Hand Is Not a Refusal, But a Need for Fewer Words!
“This is not your reason for making a mistake!”
Killing intent surged from Zhou Tong, who was fully prepared to strike.
“Please slow down, we are willing to return our lifespans; just spare us this time.”
Netherworld Master sobbed, having worked hard to climb to this position as the hope of the entire family; how could he resign to such a hasty demise?
As long as he could survive, he would do anything!
“It’s too late; I clearly gave you a chance, but unfortunately, you did not seize it!”
“No, please! I am willing to be your servant, to follow you like a dog…”
Netherworld Master pleaded desperately, still unwilling to give up, striving fiercely for survival.
This scene fell into the eyes of Nether Yin Master, who showed disdain.
“Stand up, no kneeling!”
He stepped forward and harshly pulled the begging Netherworld Master up.
“As young overlords of Hell, we are the rulers of all living beings; how can we kneel like lowly humans? We are their masters!”
He said proudly, lifting his head high as he looked at Zhou Tong.
“Humans, we will not return these lifespans; not only that, but we will also collect even more lifespans!”
“This is a matter of course because you lowly creatures are born as our fodder!”
“I see that you really do not know how to be mindful of your life!”
Zhou Tong scoffed coldly, and showing no mercy to this withered corpse, he raised his blade and slashed forward!
However, at that moment, Nether Yin Master suddenly revealed a sinister smile, stepping back and pushing Netherworld Master forward to block the attack!
“Thud!”
Netherworld Master was caught off guard and was sliced in half; disbelief lingered on his face before he died!
“I never expected this…”
Zhou Tong was also taken aback by Nether Yin Master’s maneuver.
“In the end, you are the most beastly one!”
He coldly laughed as he stepped over Netherworld Master’s corpse, “Unfortunately, this won’t save you.”
“Hahaha… I bet you don’t dare to kill me!”
Nether Yin Master laughed heartily, appearing completely unconcerned, his whole demeanor relaxed.
“What? Did you gain an immortal body!”
The blade light flashed, effortlessly severing one of his arms!!
“Ahhh…”
The intense pain forced him to kneel, his features contorting in agony.
“What’s this? I actually thought you had a trump card!”
Zhou Tong towered over him, ready to cleave him down!
“You cannot kill me! I am the last participant in the assessment; if we all die, it will alarm the Main Netherworld, triggering the arrival of absolute strong warriors who will crush you here!”
“You wouldn’t want to perish together with me, right?”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong’s movements momentarily paused.
“Big Brother, he is not lying.”
Zhe Mei’s voice came from the side, corroborating Nether Yin Master’s words.
“See, I told you that you can’t kill me. If you’re wise, disappear from my sight immediately, or else…”
Before he could finish, Zhou Tong’s pupils suddenly trembled, and then he was pinned against the wall, the vitality within him utterly destroyed, already nearing death!
“You… how dare you?”
Nether Yin Master appeared dazed, still not understanding why the other dared to act so recklessly?
Could it be that Zhou Tong didn’t know the terror of the Main Netherworld? He must, but unfortunately, he would also meet his end without seeing that regretful face!
“On the road to the Yellow Springs… I’ll be waiting for you!”
He sneered, ultimately dying with his eyes wide open!
“Then you can wait for a billion years!”
At that moment, the three overlords of the Yellow Springs had all been slain.
Each one had a trace of Nether Authority on them, which Zhou Tong gathered and fused together, occupying one-fifth of the total authority!
“Goodness, the Main Netherworld really valued these three; they were given such great power, enough to command within the Main Netherworld and enjoy privileges outside of it!”
Zhou Tong remarked, ultimately turning his gaze to Zhe Mei.
“Big Brother, don’t kill me! I was coerced; I have no control over my situation…”
The little girl spoke tremulously, and through the Sin-Seeing Eye, Zhou Tong knew she was not lying; there was only a faint layer of dark energy around her, much cleaner than others in Hell.
“I won’t kill you, but you must return these lifespans to their rightful owners. Can you do that?”
“I can’t.”
Zhe Mei shook her head, “Only the proxy King of Hell can do that!”
“Then who can become the proxy King of Hell?”
Zhou Tong pressed, emitting spiritual power as he cast the spirit summoning technique, capturing all nearby powerful ghost officials.
Upon hearing his question, everyone chose to evade.
With the three overlords dead, the strong ones from the Main Netherworld would arrive in no time. Whoever took the proxy King of Hell position would effectively be holding a hot potato, likely facing immediate punishment!
“I know you all have concerns; I can help you deal with the powerful entities from the Main Netherworld. Will that help?”
Zhou Tong said confidently; in this era, without the emergence of a Holy King, even the strong ones in Hell were at most at the Sage level.
Moreover, he had imperial weapons to suppress the situation, and with imperial-level spiritual power, he could turn danger into fortune even in dire straits, so there was nothing to fear.
However, the others were still skeptical, their eyes glinting with subtle disdain.
“Big Brother, can I give it a try?”
At that moment, Zhe Mei tugged at his sleeve, speaking shyly.
“You? You want to be the proxy King of Hell? Do you know the dangers involved?”
“I do!”
The little girl bit her lip and gathered her courage, “I truly want to progress; I must rectify the errors of Hell and no longer let innocent people be dragged into it!”
“Hahaha…”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Wonderful, truly wonderful!”
He waved his hand, dimming the light in Zhe Mei’s eyes slightly.
“Is that not allowed?”
“Little girl, my wave of the hand is not a refusal, but a need for fewer words!”
With a wave of his hand, Zhou Tong infused the Nether Authority into her body.
“Are you now the proxy King of Hell?”
“Not yet; I still need the King of Hell banner to be recognized properly, and that is at the source of the Yellow Springs!”
Zhe Mei straightforwardly voiced her request.
“Then wait a moment; I will be right back!”
Zhou Tong vanished in a flash, causing everyone present to breathe a sigh of relief.
“Girl, you are too impulsive. This will attract trouble!” a kind-hearted ghost official advised.
“No, this is my lifelong wish! I finally got the opportunity; how could I possibly give up now!”
Zhe Mei said stubbornly, immediately opening the Book of Life and Death to start reviewing the accounts. Once Zhou Tong retrieved the King of Hell banner, she could return these lifespans to their rightful owners at the fastest speed!
“Boom!!”
At that moment, the entire Hell trembled as an incomparably terrifying pressure swept through, changing everyone’s complexion.
“Not good, the strong ones from the Main Netherworld have arrived!”
Hearing this, Zhe Mei’s face turned pale.
