âThe Underworld Godâs treasure?â
As soon as the Mystic Maiden of the Nine Heavens heard that, her empty sockets glowed red from the
jealousy and excitement she felt.
Although this woman came from a fine background, she might have been destitute for a while. Thus,
she had developed the character of a superb miser and paid special attention to spiritual herbs and
magical treasures. When she obtained that much for the treatment from the other trialists, she looked
ecstatic and almost bowed to thank them and call them masters. When she heard about that
Underworld Godâs treasure now, she was simply on cloud nine.
âWhere is it? Where is it?â
âTell me quickly about the Underworld Godâs treasure! He was here for so many years, so the amount
of collected treasure must be terrifying. I can no longer wait.â
In fact, it wasnât only the Mystic Maiden of the Nine Heavens, but the others looked forward to them as
well. Who hated possessing too much treasure?
Alex said, âHead to the south. Corpse King City.â
As soon as Daya, Shirley, and the few others heard that, they knew what Alex was talking about.
It was the ancient city where they had almost met their demise. Never did they expect that the
Underworld Godâs treasure would be there.
Xerxes drove the bamboo boat as fast as lightning.
Meanwhile, Alex sat cross-legged as his mind immersed in his mind palace. He felt a sign of life in the
Soul Collection Coffin.
That was right. It was what Shelly had told him. The Soul Collection Coffin could borrow the
Underworld to resurrect Anna, who had been placed inside. Previously, Alex used the Shelly to absorb
the bizarre energy the Grand Bodhisattva had exerted to his heartâs content. Although he was unsure
what kind of energy he used to control the trialists, the energy was indeed repairing Annaâs soul after
being absorbed by the Soul Collection Coffin.
She had been lying in the Soul Collection Coffin before that. However, she did not move a muscle nor
show a sign of life.
It was different now, though. Alex felt a faint vitality sprouting, proving that a sign of life had reappeared
in her physical bodyâ¦
However, the premise for that situation was that her soul had to be recovering.
âAnna, Anna?!â
Alex shouted as his soul stood in front of the Soul Collection Coffin. He looked at the lady inside. After
that, he channeled a stream of divine power to her. Her vitality was increasing at a visible speed. Even
her face, which was previously as white as a sheet, showed a hint of flushness. However, he could not
wake her up no matter how much divine power he channeled.
Just as he was puzzled, Shelly appeared. After looking at Anna inside the Soul Collection Coffin, she
said, âYou donât have to shout anymore. You canât wake her up now.â
Alex asked, âWhy? Didnât you say itâd be easy for the Soul Collection Coffin to resurrect her?â
âI did say so before, but donât you see what this place is?â Shelly nodded. âThis is the Underworld, the
place where everyone will be stripped of their flesh and blood. She escaped this rule because sheâs in
the Soul Collection Coffin, yet she couldnât break it. So, she wonât wake up before you leave.â
Only then did Alex have a sudden realization.
However, Shelly continued, âThereâs not much time left for you. According to the Underworld Godâs
nature, he shouldâve, in fact, been considered dead a long time ago.â
âHuh..?â
âWhat do you mean thereâs little time? Didnât the Underworld God die a long time ago?â
Alex was astonished.
âThatâs right! Grand killed the Underworld God through suppression in the end, but Grand himself
walked the wrong path as wellâ¦â Shelly said. âIn fact, that guyâs pathetic. He was the Buddhaâs direct
disciple and had a strong perception. The Buddha had high hopes for him back then, hoping to bring
Buddhism to new heights. Unfortunately, the Buddhist realm of the Western Paradise was destroyed
and razed by the Undying Clan. That guy, Grand, began to stray into the demonic pathâ¦
âIf he hadnât walked the demonic path, he wouldâve taken over the Buddhaâs throne by now. However,
everything happened because of karma. For whatsoever Grand soweth, he shall also reap. After that,
when he suppressed the Underworld God, the Underworld affected his mind and replaced him before
he strayed onto the demonic path. As a result, one wrong move led to subsequent wrong moves!â
Alex sighed inwardly and asked, âWere you guys used to being in a good relationship?â
Shelly said, âJust so-so!â
âThen, what did you mean when you said thereâs not much time left?â