Chapter 1368: The Secret of You Ming
Yu Ming found it rather strange, not understanding why Su Chengyu would raise such a question at this time. Weren’t they at the Tower of Eternal Winter precisely to exploit the special nature of the Bam Alliance, to locate the forces of the Demonic Path within the Bei Luo Empire, or even to root out the agents of the Demonic Path lurking in Xia Country?
Although puzzled, Yu Ming still explained, "Do you know how the Nether Clan’s hierarchy is structured?"
"I only know that the Nether Clan worships the Nether God, who is their supreme being. Beyond that, I know nothing," Su Chengyu replied.
"The Nether God is the highest leader of the Nether Clan and is of the Earth Immortal Realm. Moreover, unlike ordinary Earth Immortals, as long as he is within the Dark Sea, the Nether God’s strength is sufficient to shatter the shackles of this world, possessing a level of power almost equivalent to that of a Heavenly Immortal."
"Heavenly Immortal? Doesn’t that make him invincible?"
"Merely a false Heavenly Immortal. Ultimately, it’s only because he is in harmony with heaven and earth that he seems much more powerful than an ordinary Earth Immortal. Furthermore, it’s not as if Xia Country has never had individuals whose strength is comparable to that of a Heavenly Immortal."
Su Chengyu’s understanding clicked instantly, as he reacted to the information. Su Linyuan, who has the power to shatter Heaven’s Gate and ascend, is undoubtedly the being whose strength is infinitely close to that of a Heavenly Immortal. However, it’s unknown what considerations his grandfather had in mind when he abandoned the chance to become the first in centuries to summon Heaven’s Gate and ascend to the Immortal Realm.
"Of course, even with comparable strength, as long as he is in the Dark Sea, he truly is unbeatable. This is also why the Nether Clan’s faith in him is so fervent."
Su Chengyu nodded in understanding. It’s extremely difficult for an Earth Immortal to kill another of the same realm, let alone on the opponent’s home territory. To kill the other party is almost an impossible feat, which explains why the Nether Clan has existed for so many years, with various countries only able to suppress it rather than completely eradicate it.
"Below the Nether God are the Nether Clan Red-robed High Priests. These Red-robed High Priests not only possess the strength of an Earth Immortal but also have the right to meet the Nether God face-to-face, bringing divine oracles to the Nether Clan. In the eyes of the common Nether Clan, the Red-robed High Priests are almost equivalent to the Nether God."
"Is it a division of status, not strength?" Su Chengyu probed, sensing the crux of the matter.