In the Netherworld's Ten Halls, Five Flower Mighty Spirit True Monarch Reincarnation King, despite being ranked only as the last among the Ten Halls of Yama, has received much covetous attention. Many powerful beings have sought this Divine Position to no avail.

Thus, even though the Ju Mang Ancestor Witch has offered the Divine Position of this King Zhuanlun, which is merely the last of the Ten Halls of Yama, the Wood Virtue Star Lord is not bothered at all and is, in fact, quite satisfied.

The reason is simple: it is due to the description of the authority of this King Zhuanlun:

'Positioned in the Netherworld, revered as one of the Ten Emperors, overseeing Luo Feng's Mansion, enforcing the strictness of laws, the cycle of life and death, the moment of dual ingress, impartial, and the trials of the three realms of the Netherworld, what was created then, how could it escape now.'

The King Zhuanlun resides in the Suying Palace, his authority involving the Dao of life and death cycles, which is extremely compatible with the Wood Virtue Star Lord's cultivation, as it is more suitable even compared to the greater authority of the Yama King, the first of the Ten Halls of Yama.

"It seems that the Ju Mang Ancestor Witch, or rather several members of the Witch Deity Teaching, have already learned that I cultivate the Life and Death Dao." A faint, inscrutable look appeared on the face of the Wood Virtue Star Lord.

They must have guessed my path, which is why they are willing to offer this specific Divine Position.

Indeed, my cultivation of the Life and Death Dao is deeply hidden, but it can't escape others' attention, especially now that I've proposed a deal with the Witch Deity Teaching. It would be strange if they didn't guess this point.

He also understood why they specifically offered the Divine Position of this King Zhuanlun. Not only because this Divine Position is just the last among the Ten Halls of Yama but also because it resonates with him. The Witch Deity Teaching wants to use this to show goodwill and eliminate some other factors.

After all, even though I voluntarily proposed to negotiate with the Ju Mang Ancestor Witch for the Wood Dao Authority, the most important reason behind it is still the pressure of circumstances, not truly from the heart. If I said there wasn't any dissatisfaction or resentment in my heart, even I wouldn't believe it.

When there are better opportunities and possibilities, yet due to certain other reasons one has to settle for less, even the most rational choice would still harbor some dissatisfaction, unless one is a Holy Sage. Even Holy Sages can get angry.

If I were just an ordinary True Immortal, it would be fine. As long as this transaction with the Witch Deity Teaching is fair and they don't abuse their power to oppress the guest, even if this deal becomes public later, it won't affect the Witch Deity Teaching much, nor would anyone find their actions incorrect.

However, even if I lose the Wood Dao Authority, obtaining a Divine Position in the Nether Yin Department can completely enhance my Life and Death Dao and perhaps even allow me to testify as a Taoist Monarch.

The influence of a Taoist Monarch cannot be underestimated. Even the impact of an ordinary Taoist Monarch poses a significant challenge to the Witch Deity Teaching, let alone a Taoist Monarch cultivating the Life and Death Dao.

Once I testify as a Taoist Monarch, it is entirely possible to reach the highest pinnacle. If they cannot completely resolve me, the Witch Deity Teaching definitely does not want to create a terrifying enemy for their future, as it is unnecessary.

So, their intentional actions, as long as the Wood Virtue Star Lord is not a person with a heavy heart for revenge, even if in the future I testify as a Taoist Monarch, I cannot trouble the Witch Deity Teaching over this matter.

Even if he were to be narrow-minded, once this matter is publicized in the future, the moral standing would favor the Witch Deity Teaching, making him seem petty.

A Taoist Monarch is immortal and indestructible; neither can completely obliterate the other. The hatred and struggles between the two must reserve some space or fight with justified reason.

Lacking justification, if they continue to fuss over this, regardless of the Witch Deity Teaching's outcome, other Taoist Monarchs would view them as difficult individuals, which would not bode well for the Wood Virtue Star Lord's future.

After all, even after testifying as a Taoist Monarch, he would need to socialize and interact with other Taoist Monarchs. If he leads all Taoist Monarchs to ostracize him, becoming unsociable would offer more harm than benefit.

Now, Taoist Monarchs are indeed invincible, and even if suppressed, they will not fall. But everyone knows that Longevity Taoist Monarch possesses the ability to truly suppress a Taoist Monarch to obliteration.

When there is one, there will be two. Now, there is only one Longevity Taoist Monarch, but in the future, there will be a second, third, or even more.

If now he uses his immortality to be unreasonable, causing disgust among all, then once the Witch Deity Teaching gains the capability to attack him in the future, there would likely be no one to support him.

One who is not far-sighted must have immediate concerns; this saying applies to mortals, who place their gaze on more distant times.

Then for near-immortal True Immortals and Taoist Monarchs, their planning is certainly not short-term but rather spans millennia or even ten thousand years, so the Wood Virtue Star Lord has to consider his future.

A complex expression flickered in the eyes of the Wood Virtue Star Lord, eventually sighing lightly: "So be it, I'll accept this favor."

After all, the power of the Witch Deity Teaching is not small; even if I testify as a Taoist Monarch later, the Witch Deity Teaching remains a giant to me.

Not to mention, the current Witch Deity Teaching has two Taoist Monarchs. After the Ju Mang Ancestor Witch gains Wood Dao Authority and testifies as a Taoist Monarch, they would have three. Adding the mysterious Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch, the Witch Deity Teaching would have at least four Taoist Monarch-level existences in the future.

Such a formidable opponent is not easily challenged, even after testifying as a Taoist Monarch. It's better to go with the flow and use this opportunity to build some relationship with the Witch Deity Teaching, which might bring even better opportunities in the future.

Avoiding harm and seeking benefit is human nature.

Do not assume cultivators are extreme beings, nor should you think they use powerful strength to naively believe they can solve all problems with power.

Some cultivators may think this way, but most who do never reach the peak, nor do they become strong.

Even Demonic Way powerhouses, though reckless and unbridled, possess the ability to seize opportunities.

Even those Extreme Path cultivators, who claim to roam the edge of life and death, constantly fighting strong foes seeking progress, have their own measures for selecting opponents and do not foolishly overreach.

It's all but a facade—most cultivators' display of uncompromising and self-destructive bravery is a persona. They indeed have the courage for mutual destruction, but they avoid choosing that if unnecessary and wish to survive.

If the Witch Deity Teaching bullied too much, left no room for the Wood Virtue Star Lord, continually exploiting his benefits, then once he testifies as a Taoist Monarch, he would certainly seek revenge.

But now, the Witch Deity Teaching isn't doing that; instead of exploiting his benefits, they are offering more benefits to ease the relationship, not intending to make it a fight to the death. In such circumstances, he naturally won't choose a hard confrontation.

Cultivation is not just about fighting; it's about social relations.

Only someone with the combat power of the Longevity Taoist Monarch, confident enough to suppress all opponents, qualifies to ignore everything, act freely. Otherwise, social relations are necessary.

Moreover, even the Longevity Taoist Monarch, possessing overwhelming power to suppress all, hasn't greedily swallowed all benefits nor insisted on fighting everyone, but compromised, acknowledging social relations.

Therefore, the Wood Virtue Star Lord ultimately chooses to accept the favor of the Witch Deity Teaching, gladly agreeing to the transaction.

However, what he doesn't know is that there are no walls in the world without leaks, especially with some people closely watching him.

While he contemplates the transaction, the Five Old Lords have also become aware.

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