Chapter 299: Im's Journey to Hell!
A sky as crimson as blood or fire, a ground of Sand like carbon or black rice, coupled with the purplish mist in the Void, the scorching temperature, and the pungent smell of sulfur.
As soon as Im appeared, he felt distinctly uncomfortable.
Strictly speaking, this was actually his second time here.
But the previous time, facing King Yama, all his Attention was focused on the other party.
Therefore, he didn't pay much Attention to the Environment.
However, after attaching Haki to his Body Surface, the scorching Feeling disappeared.
According to what the other party said, this place was Yomi-Hirazaka.
Compared to the Sea Star Human World, it was like Wano Country, but the problem was that Noah's Ark had already left the 'New World' Sea Area.
This phenomenon was indeed quite magical.
So what should he do now? Which direction should he go?
"I should have gotten a Map earlier."
Thinking this to himself, Im held the 'Enma' Scabbard and, following his Sixth Sense, slowly walked in one direction, looking completely resigned to Fate.
Honestly.
This Experience of walking alone with a Blade in the wilderness for exploration was quite novel, filling him with gradual Excitement.
This was the normal beginning for a Transmigrator.
"So Hell has trees too?"
Im looked at the few withered trees that indeed stood on the desolate plain, clicking his tongue in wonder. Everything he saw now was fresh.
Just as he was wondering why this Hell was so empty, a towering red pillar appeared at the other end of his Gaze.
"That is..."
As Im got a little closer, he suddenly realized that it was a red Torii estimated to be nearly a thousand meters high, which represented the Gate separating the Divine Person and Human World.
He saw large numbers of translucent figures pouring out from that 'Red Gate', some walking in, some floating in from above, and even more above that, layer upon layer.
As soon as they appeared, under the gaze of two purple-robed Skeletons holding large Scythes, they automatically joined an endless queue.
From Im's perspective, he couldn't see how many long queues there were; counting upwards from the Ground queue, there were eighteen layers in total.
The scene was indeed spectacular, even making one wonder if so many people died in the Sea Star World every day.
"So the previous Skeleton wasn't Enma's Main Body..."
Im thought about it and didn't find it strange. It was normal for these God-level Great Gods to like possessing others. However, with this, he also understood how to proceed next.
He didn't continue to approach but instead pulled back some Distance, though his direction was the same as the long queues.
As he walked, he became a little impatient. Such a desolate Environment became very boring once the novelty wore off, causing him to start speeding up.
He didn't know how much Time had passed or how far he had walked until a dark yellow River and an ancient bridge connecting the two ends appeared before his eyes. Only then did Im stop his high-Speed movement.
Not only that.
With his eyesight, he could see some house-like scenes appearing in the distance on the other side of the River.
But Im's Gaze was focused on the Woman standing on the bridge, facing sideways to him, seemingly observing the River surface.
She was wearing a Kimono similar in color to the River water, holding a paper umbrella that looked like it was made of white Paper resting on her Shoulder, and her figure was quite graceful.
At this moment, the other party seemed to have noticed him as well, slowly turning around to reveal her gentle face and soft eyes.
"Mr. must be new to this Underworld, right?"
"Oh? How can you tell?"
Im asked, looking at this yellow-clad Beauty with interest.
"Because the scent on your Body is very fresh, this humble one can barely smell any Underworld Energy~"
Although he didn't know what the Woman meant by Underworld Energy, he didn't deny anything.
Seeing the other party start walking towards him step by step with curiosity, as if attracted by his scent, the corner of Im's mouth curled up slightly.
"Finally, things are getting interesting. But with this strong Malice and greed, are you sure you want to sneak attack?"
As his words left his mouth, the Woman instantly stopped, clearly stunned, but her gentle Gaze immediately turned Cold and Ruthless.
Oh, she should be called a female Demon.
"I didn't expect you to have perception-based Abilities. This is no fun anymore; I originally wanted to play with you!"
Im, however, smiled and said, "But I have several Matters I'd like to ask you about. How about we chat?"
"Ask me inside my belly!"
The yellow-clad female Demon's Expression suddenly turned ferocious. The paper umbrella in her hand flew out, and when it reached a dozen meters high in the Sky, it spun rapidly like a top.
[Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh]
In an instant, dense dark yellow water droplets splashed out like Heavy Rain. At the same Time, wisps of yellow mist also spread In the Court.
Soon, a withered tree was completely swallowed by the mist before Im's eyes, and the Ground in front of him was corroded into deep holes by the falling water droplets.
"Oh~"
"It's like sulfuric acid..."
Im thought this to himself. He then glanced at the River not far away and said, "It seems your Ability is to control some of the Yomi water."
Seeing that he had no intention of dodging at all, the female Demon grinned maliciously, but before she could say anything, her Expression froze.
"How... how is that possible..."
All the rain droplets and mist were blocked by an invisible Qi Wall about ten meters away from Im. At this point, she completely realized that she had provoked a Monster.
"Alright, let me see what you know."
Suddenly.
Im's figure instantly appeared in front of the female Demon, while the figure behind him dissipated like an illusion in the Wind.
"Not good!"
The female Demon's face changed drastically, her thin eyebrows furrowed tightly, and the unease in her Heart surged throughout her Body like bone-chilling coldness.
But just as she was about to summon her paper umbrella to protect herself, she found that the umbrella in the Sky had been split in half and was turning into flying ash and disappearing.
[Bang!]
The next moment, the female Demon's neck was tightly gripped by Im's right Palm. When her terrified Gaze met the latter's golden Ripple Eyes, she felt her entire Body seized by extreme Fear and Intimidation, completely unable to move.
Immediately after, while Im questioned the other party, he also 'browsed' what the other party was thinking subconsciously.
This Ability to read the other party's inner thoughts through contact was one of the special Abilities of his Observation Haki.
Originally, he just tried it out of curiosity.
After all, the target had changed from a person to a Demon, but judging from the current Effect, there was no impact. This should be related to the fact that Demons also have a 'Heart'.
"Oh, so you are the legendary Rain Woman..."
Through the inner thoughts of this female Demon, Im's understanding of 'Enma's Hell' began to rapidly increase. These unruly Demons were the Evil Ghosts King Yama spoke of.
For example, Bone Woman, Snow Woman, Needle Woman, Two-Mouthed Woman, and so on, who specialized in devouring the Souls of the Civilians in Hell. The Village behind the bridge had been completely 'eaten' by this Rain Woman.
The so-called Civilians were Souls temporarily living here while waiting for reincarnation. This waiting process was often very long because there were countless Demons queuing ahead.
So they spontaneously gathered together to form Villages and towns, and even married and had children...
Even though the Souls in that Village were eaten by this Rain Woman, it wouldn't take long for it to be filled again, as the houses were already there.
And this Rain Woman couldn't stay here forever either, because the Jailers would come to check the Situation.
"Amazing, this Underworld is truly a Civilization World!"
Im got everything he wanted, then used Haki to tear the Rain Woman in his hand into pieces. Immediately, a ball of eerie blue Flame appeared in front of him.
With the information provided by the Rain Woman, he knew this was the key to increasing his Soul Strength.
A high-concentration Spirit Particle Aggregate!
He didn't hesitate at all, directly cupped it with his Palm, and then sent it into his mouth.
[Boom!!]
Instantly, golden Conqueror's Haki, like a Sun, erupted from Im's Body like a Tsunami...
(End of this chapter)