Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings

Real World.

Venerable of the Five Mountains.

Mount Tai.

Atop the pinnacle of Mount Tai, the Dean is enjoying the breeze, sipping tea, utterly leisurely.

Knowing his end is near, the Dean chooses to take one last glance at this world in his final moments.

After the great upheaval, the world is now sparsely populated.

The vitality of heaven and earth is abundant, and the speed of human cultivation is rapidly increasing.

"The Dean is quite at ease!"

"I had a hard time finding you!" Lin Yuan said helplessly, looking at the leisurely Dean.

The Dean poured himself a cup of tea, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile, "It’s best for a dying man to take a good look at this world and enjoy the breeze."

Hearing the Dean’s words, Lin Yuan couldn’t help but darken his expression.

Lin Yuan recalled the last time he returned when the Dean had mentioned.

When the World Honored attains Dao, he would sacrifice his life to prevent it.

Now, the Dean brings up the matter again, undoubtedly having made up his mind.

In nine days, when the World Honored attains Dao, will be the Dean’s death day.

"Dean, is it absolutely necessary?"

"Humans cannot be without you!" Lin Yuan said with sorrow.

"Hahaha!" Hearing Lin Yuan’s words, the Dean suddenly laughed, "You kid certainly boosts this old man’s esteem!"

"Who says humans can’t be without me! Humans can live without anyone."

"Back then, when the last Human King was framed to death, the inheritance was extinguished, yet humans didn’t perish — they continued to this day!"

"Humans could continue without the Human King, let alone without me!"

The Dean was serene, showing no fear of death.

"But... Dean..." Lin Yuan attempted to speak, only to be interrupted.

"You kid, stop being sentimental like a little girl. I’m about to die, why do you care so much!" The Dean showed a look of frustration.

As their eyes met, both Lin Yuan and the Dean fell into silence.

From the Dean’s eyes, Lin Yuan saw endless hope.

After a long gaze, both raised their heads to the sky, seemingly affected by the swirling dust.

"Boy!"

"I’m here at Mount Tai specifically waiting for you!"

"Do you know why I’ve chosen to wait for you here?" the Dean asked Lin Yuan.

Why is the Dean waiting for Lin Yuan at Mount Tai?

Lin Yuan naturally did not know.

"I do not know," Lin Yuan answered honestly.

The Dean slowly began to explain: "Back then, when the Mysterious World and the Real World were still one, the Human King was present and the Underworld still existed."

"Mount Tai was the place connecting the human world and the Underworld."

At this point, the Dean turned the conversation, "Lin Yuan, do you know how the World Honored plans to attain Dao?"

Lin Yuan: "????"

Lin Yuan was momentarily stunned and then answered again, "I don’t know."

"Western Heaven Paradise, also known as the Buddha Realm."

"The World Honored wants to transform his small world into a true world."

"As long as his world receives recognition from heaven and earth, he will successfully attain Dao." The Dean explained.

Continuing, the Dean said, "Lin Yuan, the last thing I can do for you is to help you seize this opportunity from the World Honored."

"He has his small world, you have yours."

"He can attain Dao, so can you."

"Small world transforming into a great world, aided by the Three Corpses Cutting Method, I assist you to reach Tier One."

Nine Days.

Lin Yuan and the Dean spent nine days alone atop Mount Tai, and in the blink of an eye, nine days had passed.

....

....

In the Void.

Wa Huang’s Palace.

"You must leave now!"

"Remember your oath, regardless of the result, after this battle, you are only a disciple of Wa Huang’s Palace!" Wa Huang said to Peacock Great Ming King.

Peacock Great Ming King glanced at Wa Huang, and replied indifferently, "A gentleman’s word once given cannot be taken back, I will not break my oath."

Having said this, Peacock Great Ming King turned and left.

"Wait!" Wa Huang called out to Peacock Great Ming King again, hesitantly saying, "My elder brother..."

Without waiting for Wa Huang to finish, Peacock Great Ming King replied, "Rest assured, I will ensure Lin Yuan releases him."

"Given that he was captured while conveying peace on my behalf, I will save him."

Peacock Great Ming King’s words made Wa Huang feel somewhat ashamed.

She valued her "Dao" more than her brother Xi Huang’s life.

She was less concerned about her brother Xi Huang’s situation than Peacock Great Ming King was.

Wa Huang seemed to have a moment of conscience, she flicked her hand, and white, blue, black, red, yellow, five beams of light flew toward Peacock Great Ming King.

Upon catching them, Peacock Great Ming King saw they were five spirit pearls.

These five spirit pearls contained abundant and pure Five Elements Energy.

It could be said that the Five Elements Energy inside is second only to Peacock Great Ming King’s Five-Colored Divine Light.

Quite the treasure!

These five spirit pearls, in the Mysterious World, are treasures at least not inferior to those aiding Dao attainment.

Over ninety percent of Tier Two Peak Powerhouses would not acquire a single spirit pearl like this in their lifetime.

And Wa Huang, gave Peacock Great Ming King five of them in succession.

"What does Wa Huang mean by this?" Peacock Great Ming King asked doubtfully.

At this moment, Wa Huang’s generosity made Peacock Great Ming King feel unfamiliar.

"You are considered a person of sentiment and loyalty, these five spirit pearls are an early gift for your apprenticeship."

"These five spirit pearls complement your Five-Colored Divine Light well. Merging them into your light will greatly enhance its power." Wa Huang explained.

Such is Wa Huang’s power; Peacock Great Ming King’s current strength is no secret to her.

The reason for giving Peacock Great Ming King five spirit pearls is due to their high compatibility with him.

Although Peacock Great Ming King isn’t fond of Wa Huang, today Wa Huang’s actions make it hard for him to fault.

"Thank you!" Peacock Great Ming King bowed to Wa Huang, sincerely expressing gratitude.

Today, the World Honored is about to attain Dao.

The World Honored is akin to an insurmountable peak; facing him, it’s best to be as strong as possible.

The five spirit pearls can significantly boost Peacock Great Ming King’s power at this critical moment, so there’s no reason for him to reject Wa Huang’s good intentions.

After accepting the five spirit pearls, Peacock Great Ming King stride out of Wa Huang’s Palace.

Outside Wa Huang’s Palace, Peacock Great Ming King glanced back, thinking, "In this lifetime, I fear I will never become a disciple of Wa Huang’s Palace!"

"This life’s obligation can only be repaid in the next!"

Peacock Great Ming King, from start to finish, never intended to become a disciple of Wa Huang’s Palace.

His oath was made because, in this battle, he was going all out to fight to the death.

Oaths are constraints for the living; any negative consequence from them can only affect the living.

As long as he dies in battle, as long as his Divine Soul is extinguished, all oaths are nullified.