Chapter 639 - 633: Mirror of Evil, Karmic Force
Dao companion?
Old locust tree: "???????"
The old locust tree looked bewildered, thinking, "What the heck, a Dao companion."
When have you ever heard of a tree being divided into male and female?
When trees take on human form, the gender is entirely their own choice.
For example, the old locust tree in front of him is merely in the form of an old man.
To reproduce, he doesn’t need to find another old locust tree.
He only needs to cut off a branch and plant it in a suitable place, and it will gradually grow into a towering locust tree.
The old locust tree was about to retort to Lin Yuan but thought better of it, realizing that this was Lin Yuan’s turf.
When under someone else’s roof, you have to bow your head!
The old locust tree was afraid Lin Yuan would kick him out of the Underworld, thus, his attitude naturally became much better.
"You’re joking, sir. That’s not my Dao companion. It’s just a part of me that split off."
"Back when the original Underworld was destroyed, I fled, knowing I would soon wither and lose vitality."
"So I thought of splitting off a part of myself before withering and losing vitality, in hopes of survival," the old locust tree honestly replied.
After hearing the old locust tree’s explanation, Lin Yuan showed a look of sudden realization.
Then, he said to the old locust tree: "So, both your original body and the branch that split off withered?"
"Then, what was your purpose in splitting off a branch?"
Old locust tree: "?????"
The old locust tree thought, why bring up something I don’t want to talk about!
If you don’t know how to speak, then don’t speak.
Of course, the old locust tree only thought these words in his mind.
He definitely wouldn’t dare actually say them to Lin Yuan.
"Rustle."
"Rustle, rustle."
The old locust tree awkwardly shook its leaves a few times, saying helplessly: "Back then, I was just desperate and tried anything out of necessity."
"However, fortunately, although the tree body withered and lost vitality, its intelligence remained."
"I’ve finally waited for the day when the Underworld reappears."
After carefully listening to the old locust tree’s explanation, there didn’t seem to be any problem.
It seems that the old locust tree harbors no ill intent toward the Underworld.
Furthermore, Lin Yuan’s impression of the old locust tree was quite good.
In the past, the "gift" of half a locust tree root was indeed very useful for him.
The old locust tree can produce Netherworld Yin Spirits, making him indeed valuable to the Underworld.
Lin Yuan was no longer doubtful and advised the old locust tree: "Keeping you in the Underworld isn’t a problem, but remember not to cause any trouble here."
"If you dare do anything against the Underworld, the consequences won’t be as simple as just being kicked out."
After all, the old locust tree is a leftover from a previous iteration of the Underworld. In earthly imperial terms, the old locust tree belongs to remnants of past dynasties.
Since it is a remnant, the necessary cautionary words must be spoken.
This is called putting the ugly words upfront.
Hearing Lin Yuan’s warning, the old locust tree promptly expressed his stance.
The branches shook, and the leaves from the crown of the tree fell to the ground.
Once the leaves settled, they arranged themselves into characters on the ground.
I love the new Underworld.
Lin Yuan: "?????"
Seeing this, Lin Yuan was stupefied.
One has to admit, the older the ginger, the spicier it gets!
This old tree, the old locust tree, really picks up the art of flattery quickly!
After bidding farewell to the old acquaintance... or rather, the old familiar tree, Yin Celestial Son took Lin Yuan and the Peacock Great Ming King back to the main hall.
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Inside the main hall.
The three, Yin Celestial Son, Lin Yuan, and the Peacock Great Ming King, sat facing each other.
"Friend, you should keep an eye on that old locust tree in the future,"
"After all, it is a remnant from a past dynasty, and it’s better to be cautious, to avoid any trouble," Lin Yuan said to the Peacock Great Ming King.
Lin Yuan still found it somewhat strange that Netherworld Yin Spirits were growing on the old locust tree.
Moreover, if all the Underworld Yin Spirits grow from the old locust tree,
Could it be that the old locust tree has some secret technique to control them?
If the old locust tree can control these Netherworld Yin Spirits, then wouldn’t it mean the tree’s influence extends throughout the Underworld?
Yin Celestial Son slightly nodded, affirming: "Every move of the whole Underworld is under my control; nothing can go wrong."
After all, Yin Celestial Son is the Lord of the Underworld.
With Yin Celestial Son confident in controlling the Underworld, Lin Yuan had nothing more to say.
After moving past this topic, Lin Yuan began a new one.
"Friend, this time I’ve sought you out for an extremely important matter," Lin Yuan candidly said.
Upon hearing this, Yin Celestial Son immediately responded: "No need for formality, we are one; your matters are naturally my matters."
"Feel free to say anything, as long as it is within my capacity, I will certainly comply."
With Yin Celestial Son being so upfront, Lin Yuan couldn’t hide it any longer and straightforwardly said: "Here’s the situation, the Four Great Primordial Spirits...."
"I want to take this opportunity to turn the tables on them once. However, these Four Great Primordial Spirits certainly have ways to perceive and manipulate people’s minds."
"I’m worried that after my father-in-law reaches Wa Huang’s Palace, Wa Huang might see through him and instead, manipulate him, making it hard for him to hold onto his heart."
After Lin Yuan spoke, Yin Celestial Son fell into silence.
After a long while, Yin Celestial Son slowly began to speak: "If the Four Great Primordial Spirits, being such Tier One powerhouses, decided to throw caution to the wind and target Tier Two Peak individuals."
"They could indeed easily manipulate Tier Two Peak powerhouses easily.
"You are wise to have such concerns about placing an insider near them."
This time, before Lin Yuan could say anything, Peacock Great Ming King hurriedly asked: "I wonder if you, friend Yin Celestial Son, have any way to counter this?"
Yin Celestial Son was indeed the key person to break this situation.
Because he was their only Tier One powerhouse.
At this moment, the eyes of both the Peacock Great Ming King and Lin Yuan were fixed on Yin Celestial Son’s face.
"Hahahaha!" Yin Celestial Son laughed heartily: "For this matter, you’ve come to the right person!"
"Having just achieved the Dao, if it came to a direct confrontation, I wouldn’t be a match for Wa Huang in a solo fight."
"However, when it comes to strange and unusual techniques, I am not inferior to Wa Huang."
At this, Yin Celestial Son gestured, and a stone mirror appeared before the three.
Lin Yuan recognized this mirror; it had once been part of his tattoo.
This mirror is the Mirror of Evil, also known as the Karma Mirror.
It is specifically used to reveal the karmic burdens of one’s actions.
No matter how many evil deeds or wrongs you have done in this life, in front of the Mirror of Evil, all would be clearly displayed, with nothing to hide.
"Can this Mirror of Evil conceal one’s heart?" Lin Yuan inquired.
Yin Celestial Son nodded, saying: "All thoughts, once they touch Karmic Force, will be tainted by it."
"This Mirror of Evil can reflect Karmic Force, and also generate it."
"As long as the Great Ming King can control the Karmic Force, he won’t have to fear Wa Huang peering into his heart."