Divine King of Honour Chapter 1840: The Secret of Hell

Xu Nian found Mu Yuqing's sudden change in attitude rather perplexing. He couldn't fathom why she had become so amiable towards him all of a sudden. This unexpected shift made Xu Nian even more suspicious and cautious around Mu Yuqing.

"Since these characters were personally inscribed by the Netherworld Lord, what is this stele doing here? Could it be that the Netherworld Lord herself is present?" Xu Nian questioned, his curiosity piqued.

"No, she is not here. These words were carved by the Netherworld Lord when she was much younger. As for why this Hell Stele is located here, that remains a mystery," Mu Yuqing replied.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Xu Nian's face. He had harbored hopes of finding some information about the Netherworld Lord here. However, his expectations were ultimately unmet.

"You seem quite interested in the Netherworld Lord," Mu Yuqing observed, noticing Xu Nian's expression. "Is that so?"

"Indeed, I am very eager to learn more about the Netherworld Lord," Xu Nian confirmed with a nod.

"I understand. However, the Netherworld Lord holds a position of great nobility and has long been detached from worldly affairs. Residing in the highest heavens, it is unlikely to be an easy task to uncover details about her," Mu Yuqing stated.

Xu Nian nodded in acknowledgement.

His gaze fell upon the Hell Stele, his eyes sharp with inquiry.

"Besides being carved by the Netherworld Lord, what else is special about this Hell Stele?" Xu Nian inquired.

"Hmph, you don't even know what makes the Hell Stele special? You truly are a country bumpkin," the young man accompanying Mu Yuqing scoffed, mocking him.

Mu Yuqing, however, looked at Xu Nian with a hint of surprise and responded calmly, "Do you know that the Netherworld is also referred to as Hell?"

Xu Nian nodded.

It was a generally accepted fact across the Three Realms that the Netherworld was Hell.

"But do you know that the Netherworld is not actually the true Hell? To be precise, it constitutes only a portion of Hell," Mu Yuqing began.

"A portion of Hell?" Xu Nian exclaimed, a look of surprise on his face.

This was entirely new information to him.

The young man beside Mu Yuqing smirked contemptuously upon seeing Xu Nian's astonishment.

"It appears you were unaware of this. In reality, this is common knowledge among many in the Netherworld. Hell is incomplete, comprising only one-third of the entirety. This one-third is what is now known as the Netherworld, which is why the most powerful cultivators in the Netherworld can only reach the Daluo God Realm." Mu Yuqing elaborated.

"Are you suggesting that because the Netherworld is merely one-third of the complete Hell, the world's laws are consequently incomplete, thus preventing progression beyond the Daluo God Realm?" Xu Nian asked, astounded.

"Precisely, that is the reason. It's a well-guarded secret within the Netherworld. If Hell were whole, individuals from the Netherworld, upon reaching the God King Realm, could manifest true physical forms, becoming indistinguishable from genuine Divines," Mu Yuqing explained.

"Then why was only one-third of Hell left behind back then?" Xu Nian inquired, still taken aback.

"That is unknown; it is a secret of Hell, likely known only to the Netherworld Lord. The unification of Hell is also the Netherworld Lord's greatest aspiration," Mu Yuqing stated.

Understanding dawned on Xu Nian instantly.

It made sense why the Netherworld Lord sought to borrow Leng Yanran's physical body to break through to the God King Realm.

Her objective was to achieve God King status and subsequently recreate Hell.

He had never anticipated that the Netherworld held such a profound secret.

Who could have been responsible for shattering the entirety of Hell?

What kind of power could wield such immense force?

"Master Ye Tian, do you possess knowledge of this matter?" Xu Nian asked.

"I am aware of some aspects, though not extensively. I vaguely sense it was orchestrated by an unparalleled and mighty figure. However, I strongly advise against delving too deeply into this affair. The secrets it conceals are beyond your comprehension; even during my zenith, I might not have had the standing to become involved in such matters," Emperor Ye Tian cautioned.

Xu Nian was deeply shocked.

If even Emperor Ye Tian, at his peak, lacked the qualifications to be involved, then perhaps the entity that shattered Hell was a Supreme-level master?

The thought was terrifying!

Xu Nian struggled to comprehend it. To shatter an existence comparable to the Divine World, how terrifying must that power be?

What form of astonishing strategy would necessitate such a drastic measure?

"Then what is the purpose of this stele?" Xu Nian redirected the conversation back to the stele.

"The Hell Stele contains the Netherworld Lord's insights and understanding. If one can comprehend its teachings, the benefits would be immeasurable. Naturally, to this day, no one has managed to grasp the Dao inscribed on the stele by the Netherworld Lord, and subsequently, the stele vanished," Mu Yuqing replied.

Insights?

Xu Nian immediately grasped the significance.

It appeared this stele was an artifact of inheritance from the Netherworld Lord.

The so-called comprehension is an elusive entity, even more so than any rule.

Such insights demand specific environments and particular emotional states to be realized.

They require aligning with the state of mind of the carver, achieving a resonance between souls.

Obtaining a connection with the Netherworld Lord proves significantly more arduous than ascending the heavens.

It's no wonder that through all the years, no one has managed to grasp the insights inscribed upon this stele.

"Do you perceive anything, Junior Brother?" Xu Nian inquired of Mu Yuqing.

Mu Yuqing offered a negative shake of her head.

She had spent considerable time here, yet had gleaned nothing.

Furthermore, her companion had met their end on the spot, attempting to forcibly comprehend the inscription on this very stele!

"Perhaps you should try; you might gain something," Mu Yuqing suggested to Xu Nian.

"Junior Sister Yuqing, this is the Hell Stele. How could he possibly gain anything? Do not forfeit your life needlessly," a young man sneered derisively.

Disregarding the young man's taunts, Xu Nian focused his gaze on the stele.

"Place your hand upon the stele; you may more clearly sense its inherent insights," Mu Yuqing advised.

Xu Nian acquiesced with a nod and approached the stele.

He slowly extended a hand, gently pressing it against the stone surface.

The very instant Xu Nian's hand made contact with the stele...

"Boom!"

A formidable force erupted from the depths of his soul.

In the subsequent moment, Xu Nian found himself plunged into an immense landscape of corpse mountains and seas of blood.

Corpses lay strewn as far as the eye could see, stretching for millions of miles.

Upon these mountains of carnage and rivers of gore stood a woman, wielding a Divine Sword with imposing arrogance.

An overwhelming aura of dominance and a terrifying murderous intent radiated from her entire being.

This killing intent was almost palpable, flowing like an unending torrent.

A mere glance from her icy eyes sent shivers coursing through Xu Nian's body.

Despite his utmost efforts, Xu Nian could not discern her features clearly.

Standing amidst this sea of blood and corpses, gazing upon the woman's silhouette, Xu Nian felt his entire frame tremble.

His mind was utterly incapable of finding peace.

Under the oppressive weight of such fearsome murderous intent, let alone comprehending any insights, it was a monumental feat just to remain composed and unswayed by the chilling aura.