Divine King of Honour Chapter 1817: The Qin Family of the Underworld

In truth, the Netherworld's domain stretches immensely, its inhabitants outnumbering those of the Three Realms put together.

Hence, cultivators abound in the Netherworld, far more than anywhere in the Three Realms.

Furthermore, the Netherworld's residents consist of souls departed from the Mortal World, Immortal Realm, Demon Realm, and Devil Realm.

Their past memories remain dormant until they achieve the Heavenly Immortal Realm, making early-stage cultivation agonizingly sluggish—many never attain it in a single lifetime.

Achieving the Heavenly Immortal Realm at a rate of one per thousand counts as remarkable.

Consequently, no other place boasts as many cultivators as the Netherworld.

Yet right now, Xu Nian needs joss paper to gain entry into Heavenly Thunder City.

With no Netherworld currency on him, Xu Nian has no choice but to turn away.

Right as Xu Nian turned to depart, a voice rang out.

"I’ll pay for him." A woman approached and addressed the guard.

Xu Nian gazed at the woman, stunned.

This woman's cultivation lingered at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.

Trailing behind her stood an old man.

The elder's cultivation surpassed hers, attaining the Earth Immortal Realm.

Observing their power levels, Xu Nian inevitably thought back to his days in the Cultivation World.

He had appeared equally feeble in those times.

Naturally, back then, the Cultivation World lacked any experts beyond Earth Immortal, sparing him this sensation of frailty.

"Hello, I'm Qin Xue from the Qin Family of Heavenly Thunder City." The woman advanced and introduced herself to Xu Nian.

Xu Nian examined the woman before him.

Her appearance wasn't breathtaking, but it held appeal.

What stood out most was her bold, heroic aura.

"Xu Fenn!" Xu Nian responded.

"Come with me; follow me inside!" The woman told Xu Nian.

With that, she strode toward the city gates.

Xu Nian trailed after her without hesitation.

He had no idea why this woman chose to assist him.

Still, a cultivator at that level posed zero danger to Xu Nian.

After all, their power was utterly imperceptible to him.

Before long, Xu Nian entered the city alongside the woman.

Heavenly Thunder City resembled Immortal Realm cities closely, save for its teeming multitudes.

The crowds here triple those in the Immortal Realm.

"Brother Feng, we're close in age; do you mind if I call you Brother Feng?" the woman inquired of Xu Nian.

"Of course not. But how old are you, exactly?" Xu Nian asked with curiosity.

"Three thousand years old. You're likely four or five thousand, aren't you?" Qin Xue glanced at Xu Nian and remarked.

"Four or five thousand? Yeah, something like that!" Xu Nian gave an awkward smile.

Not even two hundred years old himself, how could he claim four or five thousand? Revealing his true age now would draw unwanted scrutiny amid the Netherworld's sluggish cultivation pace.

"By the way, Brother Feng, what brings you here?" Qin Xue asked curiously.

"I’m just passing through; I usually cultivate in secluded spots and have emerged to wander. I’m unfamiliar with local matters and eager to learn more." Xu Nian explained.

"I see. You've met the perfect guide then. My Qin Family dominates Heavenly Thunder City and ranks among the top three in the Qing State region. Ask away, and I can answer most things." Qin Xue smiled as she spoke.

Xu Nian nodded.

"Does the Netherworld Lord rule over the Netherworld?" Xu Nian questioned.

"Yes, the Netherworld Lord commands the whole Netherworld, but the Lord seldom meddles in matters here, leaving most to the Netherworld God Temple," Qin Xue answered.

"Apart from the Netherworld Lord, are there other Daluo God Level powerhouses?" Xu Nian pressed.

"Daluo Gods? Naturally, beyond the Netherworld Lord, three Daluo Gods serve as chief priests beneath the Lord, overseeing the Netherworld God Temple together. This is basic knowledge here, and your ignorance shows you've truly secluded yourself for ages," Qin Xue explained.

Xu Nian offered an awkward smile.

"How many experts surpass Divine-level in the Netherworld?" Xu Nian inquired.

"Not a huge number; rumors speak of one hundred and eight gods plus over nine hundred Divine-level masters," Qin Xue stated.

"That many?" Xu Nian blurted out in shock.

Over nine hundred at Divine-level, exceeding one hundred Gods, plus four Daluo Gods?

Such overwhelming might could shatter the Three Realms entirely.

However, should these Divine-level experts venture into the Sealing God Battlefield or Three Realms, Heaven and Earth Laws would suppress them.

They'd be limited to peak Nether Emperor cultivation at best.

Even when employing the laws at the law level, they would still outmatch regular Nether Emperor Perfection Level powerhouses.

"How many provinces exist in the Netherworld?" Xu Nian inquired.

"The Netherworld consists of thirty-six provinces altogether, and Qing State counts as a minor one," Qin Xue explained.

Xu Nian gave a nod.

A total of thirty-six provinces?

The Netherworld's domain truly spans immensely.

Regarding Divine-level experts in Qing State, Xu Nian didn't even need to ponder.

Without doubt, they exist!

"Brother Feng appears deeply intrigued by Divine-level experts. Truth be told, our Qin Family Ancestor is one too, though merely at the early stage. It's thanks to the ancestor's protection that the Qin Family maintains its status in Qing State," Qin Xue declared with pride.

Xu Nian felt a touch of astonishment.

The Qin Family possesses a Divine-level expert?

Looks like he's connected with the perfect contact this time.

Given his present power, gaining an audience with the Netherworld Lord seems utterly unattainable.

Thus, prior to that, the optimal path lies in locating a Divine-level expert for an introduction.

Should they refuse the introduction, a Divine-level expert would still possess greater knowledge of the Netherworld.

"Brother Feng, the Qin family branch lies right inside the city. If you're without lodging, why not join me? Allow me to offer you proper hospitality." Qin Xue suggested.

"Miss!" The old servant trailing behind moved to protest at once.

Yet Qin Xue silenced him swiftly.

Xu Nian grew mildly perplexed.

What prompted Qin Xue's invitation?

"Brother Feng, you're probably wondering why I covered your fee and bid you to my home?" Qin Xue asked smilingly.

"Indeed, that's my curiosity," Xu Nian admitted.

"It's rather straightforward. Earlier beyond the city gates, I watched Brother Feng closely—your eyes shine with such clarity, indicating you've recalled your past and present lives. Unless I'm wrong, you possess Heavenly Immortal strength, correct?" Qin Xue stated.

"Heavenly Immortal?" The Earth Immortal elder stood dumbfounded.

He hadn't anticipated this youth before him achieving Heavenly Immortal prowess.

Heavenly Immortal?

Xu Nian couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

However, Xu Nian's grin merely solidified Qin Xue's conviction.

"Suppose I am a Heavenly Immortal—what connection does that bear to your invitation?" Xu Nian questioned.

"Brother Feng may be unaware, but in our Qin Family’s Heavenly Thunder City branch, only my father has attained the Heavenly Immortal realm. Presently, he's gravely wounded, and solely a Heavenly Immortal can heal him, thus..." Qin Xue revealed.

Xu Nian grasped it instantly.

"Then show the path!" Xu Nian responded smilingly.

Hearing this, Qin Xue brimmed with joy right away.