The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 662 - 170: Encountering an Old Friend on the Point of No Return

Chapter 662: Chapter 170: Encountering an Old Friend on the Point of No Return

In the land of the Netherworld, there is neither sun nor moon, but it is not shrouded in darkness. The sky above is eternally yellow, as if their sky is that endlessly flowing Yellow Springs.

Under such a twilight hue, it is easy for a person’s mood to become depressed, let alone a Ghost Soul. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

When Dongfang Hongyue left Fengdu City, she immediately felt the pervasive sense of desolation in the wilderness. This sentiment seemed to come from nowhere, yet it constantly infected her, trying to make her give up thinking, become pessimistic, and then merge into this emotion.

Thankfully, she was also a person of firm character, having endured hardships since childhood. She wasn’t so easily influenced by external emotions.

Still, she followed the calling in her heart and walked toward what lay ahead.

On the long, desolate road of the wilderness, she didn’t meet a single Ghost Soul. Without the sun or the moon above her, Dongfang Hongyue didn’t even know how long she had been walking. In this place, she couldn’t feel the passage of time.

No ancient travelers to be seen ahead, no followers to be seen behind, this road seemed to never end. Dongfang Hongyue could feel her resolve weakening, and the desolate sensation grew ever more intense.

Dongfang Hongyue knew this was not good news. If she sank here, she might truly never be able to return.

Once entering the Netherworld, her self in the Mortal Realm was certainly doomed. In the Netherworld, she didn’t know if she could meet Lin Yun.

Or maybe, as the Flower Fairy had said, Lin Yun was still in the Mortal Realm, and by then, maybe it would be Lin Yun who would come looking for her.

"I absolutely cannot stop."

Reciting Lin Yun’s name, Dongfang Hongyue’s mind was filled with the memories of her time with Lin Yun, and her resolve strengthened as she continued to walk forward step by step.

Lin Yun had been following behind her all the time, listening to Dongfang Hongyue saying his name, walking alone. It felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.

It hurt, yet it was sweet.

In this life, to have met Dongfang Hongyue was an incredible stroke of luck.

He walked silently for a long time, Qian Qian also fell silent by his side.

Qian Qian was in a terrible mood too. She knew what Lin Yun was thinking at the moment.

In his heart, there was only the figure walking alone ahead of him, and that woman also loved Lin Yun deeply.

It was such a beautiful yet sad picture. Dongfang Hongyue’s heart was thinking of Lin Yun, wanting to find him, but she did not realize that Lin Yun was right by her side.

Both were standing so close to each other, their hearts filled with love for one another, yet they were unable to touch.

Qian Qian, witnessing this, couldn’t bear to disturb them, but she felt an inexplicable sourness in her heart, realizing that she was just a redundant presence.

A person, a god, and a soul drifted along a path for who knows how long, with the scenery around them unchanged. Lin Yun even began to wonder if Dongfang Hongyue had encountered some sort of illusion. Only after consulting Qian Qian did he become aware that this was a characteristic of the Netherworld.

Qian Qian dared not delve too deeply into the Netherworld, but she was quite familiar with the general situation. There are ten top gods in the Netherworld, and Qian Qian was unclear about how many lesser gods existed. The master of the Netherworld was called Lord Yama, the strongest god there. Qian Qian had never heard of him before and did not know which holy deity he had been previously.

Apart from Lord Yama, there were nine other gods of the same level. Qian Qian only knew the origins of three of these gods, namely Impermanence, Meng Po, and the Minotaur.

Qian Qian had met these three gods before but had little to do with them.

The other gods had all changed their appearances and did not use their divine names, each taking the title of city lord. They were the Fengdu City Lord, Unjust Death City Lord, Wangxiang City Lord, Naihe City Lord, Nine Hell City Lord, and Wugui City Lord.

Like Lord Yama, these gods were all very mysterious. Qian Qian, being wary of delving into the Netherworld, naturally did not know much about them, only their reputations.

These gods each governed an important location in the Netherworld, collecting faith. And the path that Dongfang Hongyue was now on led to Wugui City; this road was also called the Road of No Return.

After listening to Qian Qian’s explanation, Lin Yun always felt it was somewhat ominous.

This Road of No Return really was an ill omen.

Dongfang Hongyue walked for a long time, unsure how much longer she could hold on, only feeling that the seductive force that wanted to erode her will was growing stronger. She could only maintain her clarity by continuously reciting Lin Yun’s name.

Suddenly, she saw a person appear in front of her.

Dongfang Hongyue looked closely and shockingly discovered that the person was actually Lin Yun!

At that moment, Dongfang Hongyue felt an overwhelming joy. She finally saw Lin Yun.

But soon, that joy turned into utter sorrow. Seeing Lin Yun here, doesn’t that mean Lin Yun had already passed away?

Dongfang Hongyue ran towards Lin Yun, and he stood waiting for her.

But quickly, Dongfang Hongyue stopped again.

She remembered what had happened in the Moon God Ruins.

Now, everything could replay itself. Was this person really Lin Yun?

Possibly not!

Dongfang Hongyue suppressed the excitement in her heart, trying to calm herself down as much as possible.

First, she needed to determine whether she was facing an Illusionary Realm. Second, confirm whether this person was Lin Yun.

To verify this, Dongfang Hongyue stopped ten steps in front of the "Lin Yun," a distance where she could attack or defend as needed.

Qian Qian, who was observing secretly, also saw the appearance of another Lin Yun and was greatly shocked. Her first thought was that Dongfang Hongyue had encountered Lin Yun’s Earthly Soul.

But Lin Yun was still alive. How could his Earthly Soul randomly appear here?

Upon closer observation, she realized it was a soul that looked exactly like Lin Yun but was not Lin Yun himself.

What a coincidence?

"Do you think, will your wife mistake someone else for you?"

Qian Qian had been waiting the entire journey for an opportunity to speak up, and when she finally got her chance, her tone was so odd that one might suspect she took a perverse pleasure in the situation, but there was no sense of malice to be felt.

Watching Dongfang Hongyue’s experience, Lin Yun firmly stated, "She wouldn’t be mistaken."

Given Dongfang Hongyue’s level-headedness, since she had stopped in her tracks, she was certainly on guard—even now, with her mind being disturbed by an unknown force, she was still able to maintain her clarity.

"Lin Yun?"

After Dongfang Hongyue called out Lin Yun’s name, the person who had been sitting withered on the ground suddenly lifted his head and looked towards Dongfang Hongyue, his eyes filled with confusion.

"Do you know me?"

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

This response left her at a loss for words. The man was indeed named Lin Yun, but he hadn’t tried to cozy up to her, and while he looked just like Lin Yun and shared the same name, could it be...

This was another case of familiar amnesia?

The trailing Lin Yun was utterly speechless.

The world truly was small. If he wasn’t mistaken, the Lin Yun that Dongfang Hongyue was now seeing was actually his adoptive son—the very Lin Yun who had inserted his memory fragment into his body, in an attempt to have him take on someone else’s identity.

How could they have run into each other?

Dongfang Hongyue had no idea about all the twists and turns in the story, since this part had never been mentioned to Dongfang Hongyue by Lin Yun, so only Lin Yu knew about it.

"Why are you here?"

Dongfang Hongyue asked, taking control of the conversation.

"I’m waiting for someone."

"Waiting for whom?"

"My mother."

"Who is your mother?"

"Lin Yu, have you heard her name? Others call her Jade Sword Immortal."

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

Her mind was suddenly filled with the rolling thunder of shock.

Since when did Lin Yu have such a grown son, and one who looked so much like Lin Yun? Could it be that they had secretly had a child?

Dongfang Hongyue suddenly felt like she had been stabbed in the back.

But she quickly came to her senses. If this child truly were the offspring of Lin Yun and Lin Yu, his name wouldn’t be the same as Lin Yun’s. After all, what son has the same name as his father? Remembering how she had misunderstood Lin Yu and Lin Yun’s relationship from the beginning, Dongfang Hongyue suddenly realized the truth.

This tale had become rather complicated.

But upon further contemplation, the matter didn’t seem so vital. She just wondered whether Lin Yu knew her actual adopted son was already dead—if not, that would be quite the shock...

Cough cough.

Putting aside the strange thoughts in her head, Dongfang Hongyue stated earnestly, "I know her. She’s my best friend."

From the current situation, the Lin Yun before her was neither an illusion nor an enemy’s disguise, so Dongfang Hongyue relaxed a tenth of her vigilance and began to share some of the truth with this Lin Yun.

Based on their relationship, this kid should also call her ’Aunt’.

After all, Lin Yu was just her aunt!

"Is this the truth? And who might you be?"

"I am the Red Lotus Demon Lord, Dongfang Hongyue."

"You are the Red Lotus Demon Lord!?"

The Lin Yun in front of her suddenly stepped back several paces in shock, looking at Dongfang Hongyue with a skeptical expression.

"My mother was harmed by the Red Lotus Sect, losing all her cultivation. How could she possibly become sisters with the Red Lotus Demon Lord? Do not deceive me!"

"I’m not deceiving you. Lin Yu has regained her cultivation level, and those who bear grudges against her are merely traitors of the Red Lotus Sect, nothing to do with me."

Dongfang Hongyue looked at this Lin Yun and felt something was off. Having the same face as Lin Yun was just too strange.

What exactly was his connection to Lin Yun, and why was he sitting here alone? Moreover, he mentioned he was waiting for Lin Yu—could there be more to it?

After pondering for a moment, Dongfang Hongyue continued, "The mortal realm is currently facing an unprecedented calamity. Now that there’s no distinction between the righteous and demonic paths, Lin Yu and I have become friends with a common goal, as close as sisters.

If you truly are Lin Yu’s son, you might as well help me return to the mortal realm. If you have something you wish to tell her, I can also take your message back."

Dongfang Hongyue had her plans set, considering this Lin Yun had been here for who knows how long—if he knew something useful, he might be able to help.

By delivering his message, it would be an even exchange.

If he didn’t know any valuable information, no matter—it would be just like looking after a younger relative.

After hearing Dongfang Hongyue’s words, "Lin Yun" no longer doubted her identity. After all, it was too far-fetched for a notorious demon and a well-known disciple of the Righteous Path to become sisters—if she was indeed lying, she would come up with a more reasonable lie.

It was because the claim was so preposterous that it actually seemed credible.

However, this Demon Lord must’ve died not too long ago, if she still harbored thoughts of returning to the mortal realm.

"The mortal realm, you can’t go back. This road is called the Wugui Road, and once you set foot upon it, there’s no possibility of return..."