“Lady Houtu, I am someone who has deep ties with the underworld, but I’m unable to divulge my true identity due to various reasons. However, I have a temporary identity in this world—the Necropolis Emperor,” Zu An replied while assessing Houtu’s reaction.  0

He hadn't chosen to step up out of recklessness. After taking control of the underworld, he had built up a faint connection with the Six Paths of Reincarnation. With that connection, and the knowledge that Houtu was known for her compassion, he figured it wouldn’t be too dangerous.0

“Hm?” Houtu’s avatar suddenly recalled something, and that prompted her to assess him with eyes glowing with different lights. A while later, she...2