"Both of you want to join the Concourse of the Underworld? You want to be apprenticed to our master? "First Court King Qinguang's eyes almost popped out of their sockets when he heard the answer.
It was not only King Qinguang, the other nine court Yama Kings were in disbelief as well.
Even Yun Yang was dumbfounded, not knowing what was going on.
What was going on?
The leader of The Merciless Tower, the leader of the Hall of Crimson Blade, the masterminds of two major assassin organizations – any one of them was higher in status than Emperor Song, the head of the ten court Yama Kings. They were probably only slightly below the Yama King's master, Ksitigarbha. Even though the two organizations had suffered a great loss in strength, they should not have to rely on others!
But these two people said these words under the watchful eyes of the crowd. How could it not cause people to be extremely astonished and indescribably shocked?
"I know that our words are hard to convince, but we're sincere in wanting to join the Concourse of the Underworld. To show our sincerity, both of us are willing to make a heaven's oath. If we violate it, we'll be doomed eternally," Hen Bieli said sincerely, looking at the crowd's expressions.
"Why?"
Even someone as experienced and steady as Ksitigarbha could not help but feel curious.
These three words could be said to be the voice of everyone present.
Making a heaven's oath was not a joke; it was a promise that could not be faked. Hong Zhan and Hen Bieli would basically be tied to the Concourse of the Underworld for the rest of their lives from now on. The price they had to pay was actually negligible.
However, how could these two men make such a decision? If it was only to gain the trust of others, they did not have to go to such lengths!
Hen Bieli chuckled bitterly. "I know what we're saying sounds absurd and hard for anyone to believe. However, after the battle in Tiantang City, we brothers have been blinded by greed. We've set our minds on the dragonhide treasure map without a care in the world. Because of this, the entire Tianxuan Continent's assassin base has been destroyed in this battle …"
Although Hen Bieli's tone was bitter, his articulation was unusually clear. There was no hesitation. It was obvious that he had thought about this matter many times during this period of time. "The assassin industry in Tianxuan Continent can be said to have reached the lowest point of its history. It's almost hopeless. Both of us have let down the ancestors of the assassin world! "
Hong Zhan continued, "Throughout the entire continent, the only assassin organization whose structure is still intact is the Concourse of the Underworld. Big Brother and I have discussed it. For the rest of our lives, we don't seek to restore the glory of the past. We just want to preserve the lifeline of the assassin business. That's good enough! "
"Based on this, although it seems absurd for us to join the Concourse of the Underworld, it is, in fact, the best choice for us. As long as we join the Concourse of the Underworld, not only will our own safety be guaranteed, the families of the brothers who eat with us will also have a source of income. Of course, the most important thing is to let the profession of assassins continue to exist in Tianxuan Jianghu. "
Hen Bieli nodded, his eyes gleaming with deep emotion. "I don't want the profession of assassins to go into decline. I'm not trying to be sentimental when I say that. Although we're down and out and have a lot of enemies, with our capabilities and heritage, it's not difficult for us to seek a peaceful life! We are all assassins, so we naturally know that although we are assassins who pay for our lives, it is still a profession passed down from generation to generation! Assassins are the hands that hold the power of life and death! Perhaps the people of the entire continent will not approve of it, and may even want us to get rid of it as soon as possible. However, this hand that holds the power of life and death cannot be lost from our hands, and we are unwilling to see this profession disappear from the world! "
"Therefore, our visit today is not to seek cooperation, but to join. We are willing to make the Heaven's Oath. This is our sincerity, and also the biggest guarantee we can give!"
Hen Bieli was dressed in white while Hong Zhan was dressed in black. Both of them stood like javelins, waiting for Ksitigarbha and the Ten Kings to reply.
Ksitigarbha frowned and said, "I completely believe what all of you have said. However, when it comes to joining the Concourse of the Underworld, it can't be concluded with just a few words. Everything else is fine, but all of you are the pinnacle powerhouses of this world, and your cultivation has formed its own system. The Concourse of the Underworld's cultivation, on the other hand, is unique, different from all the cultivation methods in the entire continent. This point alone has already negated the possibility of all of you wanting to join the Concourse of the Underworld. "
"Let me ask you something. If you wish to join the Concourse of the Underworld, you will need to cultivate from the beginning, cultivating a cultivation method that is completely different from your original cultivation method. In other words, the profound cultivation base you possess is now the biggest obstacle for you to join the Concourse of the Underworld. Not only will those cultivation bases not be of any benefit to the Concourse of the Underworld's unique skill, they will greatly harm you instead. Are you really willing to give up your cultivation base and cultivate from the beginning? "
This question made the Ten Kings of the Concourse of the Underworld frown, all of them smiling bitterly.
Ksitigarbha's words had hit the nail on the head. It was sharp and even harsh, but it was also an unavoidable point. If they could not reach a consensus on this point, no matter how much sincerity Hen Bieli and Hong Zhan displayed, it would all be nonsense!
However, asking these pinnacle powerhouses to cripple their own cultivation base and cultivate from the beginning with a single sentence?
This was no different from a fool's dream!
At the very least, the Ten Kings of the Underworld would never be willing to cripple their own cultivation base and cultivate from the beginning!
"We're willing!" Contrary to everyone's expectations, Hen Bieli and Hong Zhan agreed without hesitation.
"..."
The group was speechless for a long while.
Did they really agree?
Why did they agree just like that?
Did they have to agree so readily?
"Senior Rong Bing, the reason we agreed to cripple our own cultivation base and cultivate from the beginning is no doubt to express our sincerity, but it is also out of selfishness. As the pinnacle cultivators of this world, we know ourselves best. How could we not know that our cultivation method has no higher inheritance? Our cultivation path can be said to be cut off. Although we have yet to reach the pinnacle, we are already far away from it. However, if we continue on and set foot on the pinnacle, we will only be further away from the true path of cultivation. Looking at this world, to surpass the limits of this world, only the complete cultivation method of the Concourse of the Underworld can allow us to go further and set foot on a higher level. "
Hen Bieli was slightly embarrassed as he said, "In fact, this is the main reason we are here this time."
"I see." Ksitigarbha frowned in deep thought and said, "If that's the case, the Concourse of the Underworld can accept you … but you still have to make a heavenly oath. After joining the Concourse of the Underworld, you must cripple your entire cultivation base before you can switch to cultivating the Concourse of the Underworld's cultivation method. As long as you fulfill these two requirements, I will allow you to join the Concourse of the Underworld and grant you the position of guardian."
Hen Bieli and Hong Zhan exchanged glances and nodded immediately. They then knelt on the spot and made the heavenly oath.
Then, they kowtowed three times and kowtowed nine times to Ksitigarbha, meticulously performing the ritual of acknowledging him as their master.
"Both of you joining the Concourse of the Underworld is to continue the profession of assassins. The Concourse of the Underworld controls the life and death of the world, so the two of you will be in charge." Ksitigarbha said, "The two of you, one in black and one in white, will take up these two positions – Black and White Impermanence!"
"Once the Impermanence appears, there is only death and no life!"
"Yes!"
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