NOVPUBChapter 1136: Chapter 942: The Toad King Chapter 1136: Chapter 942: The Toad King “The Ghost Practitioner Wu Bufan of the Thirty-Fourth Layered Heaven pays respect to Lord Blood Emperor!”
“The Ghost Practitioner Ao Long of the Thirty-Fifth Layered Heaven pays respect to Lord Blood Emperor. Previously I was unaware of Lord Blood Emperor’s identity and thus made the grave mistake of attacking Lord Blood Emperor. I implore the Lord to mete out my punishment!”
Seeing this scene, Emperor Wu and Emperor Proud dared not delay any longer, and quickly paid their respects to Lin Yun, speaking with utmost reverence.
During their exchange, they were filled with unease, knowing full well the extent of their efforts against Lin Yun earlier, especially Ao Long, whose Light of Destroying Heaven had significantly extinguished Lin Yun’s life force just a moment ago.
Emperor Wu had pursued Lin Yun from the Thirty-Fourth Layered Heaven to the Thirty-Sixth with friends, and although he hadn’t clashed directly with Lin Yun, his actions were egregious. Moreover, his subsequent efforts to incite others with his words and actions were considerable, and he too feared Lin Yun might seek retribution.
If Lin Yun were to cause them trouble now, with so many Ghost Practitioners already siding with Lin Yun, it’s unlikely that many would aid them. Given Lin Yun’s strength, they would be in serious trouble.
This was actually also why they had always been reluctant to believe that Lin Yun was the reincarnation of the Blood Emperor and had refused to acknowledge it—they simply lacked the courage of the Tri-Eyed Emperor.
But now, it was necessary for them to pay their respects and bow to Lin Yun.
Many Ghost Practitioners had already bowed their heads. If they did not do the same, they would be left out.
By that time, even if Lin Yun were to take action against them, they would not have a shred of justification.
With Emperor Wu and Emperor Proud paying their respects to Lin Yun, the remaining Ghost Practitioners also hurried to do the same, including those below who had been attracted by the commotion here and whose strength had not reached the Saint King Realm; not one was left out.
Unlike the Ghost Practitioners who had earlier surrounded Lin Yun, those who arrived later with strength below the Saint King Realm were mostly thrilled.
The Blood Emperor was a supreme legend of the Netherworld, and he had now made an appearance.
And upon appearing, he had shattered the four layers of the New Layered Heaven in the Netherworld, living up to his legendary status and even surpassing it.
Most of these Ghost Practitioners, with strength not at the Saint King Level, had no great ambitions. In their eyes, the breaking of the New Layered Heaven was a matter irrelevant to their interests. Instead, the environment of the Netherworld was set to improve dramatically, potentially bringing them significant benefits. Therefore, most of them harbored no dissatisfaction but instead felt immense gratitude and admiration towards the Blood Emperor.
The Blood Emperor truly lived up to his name, the top legend of the Netherworld. Which one of these Saint King Level Ghost Practitioners here wasn’t widely renowned in the Netherworld? Especially the higher-ranked Saint Kings, some of whom were as formidable as the Blood Emperor and part of the Nine Emperors—each one was a top existence in the Netherworld, and even they paid their respects with reverence upon seeing the Blood Emperor.
From this, it was evident that the Blood Emperor’s reputation and strength far exceeded those of these supreme beings, rightfully the first among the Nine Emperors.
The Blood Emperor did not disappoint the many adoring Ghost Practitioners, and from then on, they would be among his worshippers.
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Below the swirling vortex, Lin Yun frowned slightly and had yet to speak. 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
He knew the power of his reputation came from the completion of his current strength; had his power remained as it was, while his name might have deterred many Ghost Practitioners in the Netherworld, it could also have brought him significant trouble.
Just like the White Emperor, a Ghost Practitioner powerhouse who had ventured into the Spirit World to confront him, was aware of his identity and still boldly went after him.
After all, it is strength that speaks in any place.
Previously, he hid his identity and instructed Frubor not to speak of it for this reason as well.
However, now that his strength was complete and he had no equals in the Netherworld, there was no longer a need to hide.
Now that these Ghost Practitioners were paying him respect, it would be improper for him to take action against them.
“Given that you were unaware of my identity before, I will not hold your previous offenses against me. You may all stand down. If anyone dares to offend me again, I will show no mercy,” Lin Yun said, his eyes narrowing slightly as he spoke.
His main goal in coming to the Netherworld was to enhance his strength, and there was no need to be entangled with these Ghost Practitioners. Perhaps, slaying them could have substantially increased his power, as their Crystal Cores and possessions were also valuable.
But with many ways to increase his strength now at his disposal, these objects were of little significance to him.
He was willing to kill and fight, but he did not wish to do so without cause—such was not his nature.
“Ah?”
Some of the Ghost Practitioners were stunned, not expecting Lin Yun to let them off so easily.
“Yes, yes, we thank Lord Blood Emperor for your mercy…”
Some Ghost Practitioners rejoiced, expressing their gratitude in quick succession.
They truly had no desire to become enemies with Lord Blood Emperor. Previously they had simply been unaware of his identity—if they had known, they would never have taken action.
“Hmm?”
Yet some Ghost Practitioners perceived a shift in their hearts. Many intelligent beings are prone to suspicion, and Lin Yun’s easy forgiveness aroused their doubts. Why would he let them go so readily when he held all the advantages?
The treasures they possessed were also of considerable value!
If they were the Blood Emperor, under such circumstances, they would definitely attract and guide some while dealing with others, ultimately amassing a wealth of assets.
With this in mind, they couldn’t help but suspect whether there was an issue with this young spirit being the Blood Emperor. Why else would he act this way? Or perhaps his strength couldn’t last, and it was now difficult for him to continue. After all, even if he were the Blood Emperor, a lower-ranking Saint King Realm being wouldn’t possess such formidable power. Moreover, considering that the Blood Emperor spent this life as a spirit entity…
