As soon as the question was raised, the hell kings showed varied expressions. They became slightly odd for some reason.
Someone asked, “Why are you looking for that old monk?”
Alex said, “I’m the inheritor of Ksitigarbha, and Revealer Maha is a member of Buddhism. Now that you guys have trapped him on the eighteenth floor of hell, don’t you think I should rescue him?”
“Rescue him?”
A few hell kings instantly got agitated. “You probably don’t know what that monk has done. He has not been an authentic member of Buddhism since a long time ago. Instead, he is a terrorist sent by Dairaionji Temple to attack the nether realm. If you had known what he did, you would have locked him on the eighteenth floor of hell just like Emperor Ghast. Receiving torments day and night is the retribution he deserves.”
“Oh. Can you talk about the specifics?”
“Sorry, I can’t. Emperor Ghast has issued a gag order. No one can discuss this matter.”
“I want to meet Emperor Ghast then, can I?”
Since the few kings of hell could not call shots, he could only go and look for the boss of this place.
Consequently, Alex was told that Emperor Ghast was not there. As for where he had gone… He was a great boss, so he couldn’t have reported his detailed whereabouts to the employees under him.
“In that case, I’ll just have to barge in! I have no way to return the Nature’s Book to you guys either. I’ll return this treasure after finding Revealer Maha.”
“Presumptuous!” King Sandros finally spoke angrily, “Do you think you can do whatever you want in the nether realm just because you are the inheritor of Ksitigarbha? Let me tell you. This is impossible, not to mention you are just an inheritor of Ksitigarbha. Even if Ksitigarbha is here, all his actions need to be discussed with a few of us. Who the hell are you? Immature fella, I’ll kill you directly if you don’t hand over the Nature’s Book!”
Smack!
Right after King Sandros’ voice fell, Alex landed a slap on his face. Half of King Sandros’ face was instantly swollen from the slap, and two teeth were also knocked out.
Everyone present was astonished.
Each hell king had a drastic expression change after looking clearly at Shelly walking on the sky bridge step by step. Some even had their beards trembling as if they had seen something fearful.
“Didn’t… Didn’t you die?”
“That’s right! I saw it with my own eyes! There’s no way you’re still alive!”
“Am I a ghost then?” Shelly walked up to Alex and stood next to him. She looked just like Alex’s daughter.
King Sandros asked, “You are together? What is the relationship between you?”
Shelly said, “I’m his protector!”
After a pause, she continued, “Since Emperor Ghast is not here, why don’t you guys accompany us on a trip to hell?! Maha is related to a major event. He is an important breakthrough for the survival of the three thousand worlds. We have to meet him.”
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