I subdue demons and monsters, and cultivate immortality in hell to become a saint.

"What a magnificent underworld!"

The Ghost Mother's black robes fluttered in the wind, her body surging with yin energy, and her deep breath was filled with shock and solemnity.

The Dark Palace was deathly silent. The eight Ghost Kings stood frozen in place, not daring to even breathe loudly.

The Thousand-Eyed Demon is gone just like that!

They died silently, leaving not even a trace of their soul; this method was completely beyond their comprehension.

"What... what kind of evil magic is this?"

The Crimson Demon King gripped the iron chains tightly, his knuckles turning white. His usually composed eyes were filled with confusion and panic. The chains rubbed together involuntarily, producing a harsh sound that betrayed his utter disarray.

If the underworld can kill a thousand-eyed ghost from afar, can it also take his life so easily?

Could it be that those legends of reincarnation are all true, and that the underworld can truly wield divine authority and control life and death?

The Green Ghost King stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Ghost Mother, I am willing to go to Star Sand City to investigate the true nature of the Underworld! Only by understanding the details of the Underworld can my Black Mountain Ghost Kingdom have a way to deal with it."

To uncover the secrets of the underworld, ordinary ghosts would be doomed; only a Ghost King-level warrior would be qualified, and he, being always quick-witted, was undoubtedly the best candidate.

The Ghost Mother slowly shook her head, her tone leaving no room for doubt: "You don't need to go, I have my own arrangements."

Before he finished speaking, the black robe flashed and his figure disappeared in the center of the hall.

The eight demon kings looked at each other, utterly astonished.

"Could it be that the Demon Mother has a hidden Demon King under her command?"

"Impossible! We've lived together for hundreds of years, how could a powerful figure not know?"

"Just how many tricks does the Underworld have up its sleeve that even the Ghost Mother has to personally orchestrate them?"

The discussions were filled with unease and confusion.

The news spread like wildfire throughout the Black Mountain Ghost Kingdom in half a day.

The fact that the Thousand-Eyed Demon was killed remotely by the Underworld terrified all the little ghosts. No one knew how the Underworld had done it; all they knew was that once the nineteen-day appointment was up, the Demon King's soul was scattered, and even the Demon Mother couldn't find out the reason.

Panic spread like a plague, and the words "underworld" became a taboo in the Black Mountain Ghost Kingdom, causing chills to run down one's spine at the mere mention of them.

The news quickly spread beyond the Black Mountain Ghost Kingdom and reached all factions in the Southern Ridge Province.

Those demons who had been silently observing were thrown into complete chaos upon hearing the news: a small number of those who knew better immediately withdrew their claws and changed their names, no longer daring to do evil; the majority fled Nanling overnight, fearing being targeted by the underworld, not daring to take even the slightest chance.

For a time, the power of the underworld and the netherworld shook the world. When the names of ghosts and demons were mentioned, their faces turned pale and they fell silent.

When the news reached Mengjiang Water Palace, the aquatic creatures who had previously mocked Mengjiang Dragon Lord for being a coward were now all patting their chests in relief.

"My God! The judge of the underworld possesses such extraordinary abilities, beheading a thousand-eyed demon right before the Ghost Mother's eyes!"

"Luckily, the Dragon King handed over the Giant Evil Demon King early on, otherwise our Water Palace would have been overturned by the Underworld long ago!"

The aquatic generals huddled together, their voices filled with lingering fear.

General Crab waved his large pincers and exclaimed sincerely, "The Dragon Lord is indeed far-sighted! I felt aggrieved at first, but now I realize I've been given a second chance at life!"

General Shrimp looked towards the main hall, his eyes filled with anticipation: "When will the Dragon Lord emerge from seclusion? Only when he completes his technique will we truly be fearless in the underworld!"

All the aquatic creatures nodded in unison; the tightly closed doors of the main hall became their only hope.

Inside the Human Special Operations Department, everyone was utterly shocked.

"The forbidden area of ​​demonic traces actually hides the Black Mountain Ghost Kingdom, and its Ghost Mother is a Ghost Emperor-level powerhouse!"

"Even the Ghost King is subdued by the judges of the underworld, isn't he? Killing his subordinate Ghost King right in front of her is a blatant attempt to establish his authority!"

The Secret Service uncovered the whole story through special channels, and the more they learned, the more incredible it seemed.

The speed at which the Underworld has risen is simply outrageous. Previously, it was occasionally hampered in Guiling City, but now, having taken root in Xingsha City for only a few days, it is already able to intimidate the Ghost Emperor's forces.

At this moment, no demons in Nanling Province dared to defy the laws of the underworld. The vast territory had become a pure land on earth. Even in cities without a city god's office, the danger level had dropped by 90%.

With safety guaranteed, the people, who had been holding back their emotions, finally released their enthusiasm.

Abandoned land was reclaimed, bankrupt companies resumed operations, streets were bustling with traffic, and shops were teeming with people, presenting a scene of national prosperity and peace.

Zhang Yunxiao took a deep breath, looked around at everyone, and said in a solemn tone: "This matter has already alarmed the capital. His Majesty the King will arrive in Xingsha City by special plane in a few days to personally see the situation in Nanling."

The crowd wasn't too surprised. Someone said with a wry smile, "Those people in Kyoto are getting restless. Things are peaceful here in the Southern Mountains, but they're still being harassed by demons, especially in Kyoto city. I heard the situation is very precarious."

"The king's inspection is a pretense; perhaps his true intention is to seek an audience with the judge of the underworld."

Zhang Yunxiao sighed, recalling how he had squatted at the entrance of the City God's Mansion in Guiling City, begging for an audience: "We went through the same thing back then, and now it's Kyoto's turn to be anxious. It's true that fortunes change."

Everyone nodded in agreement, understanding the urgency with which the talent was being sought.

The gods are not people you can see whenever you want; the king will probably have to wait a while longer this time.

Although the Secret Service has not made the information fully public, the few words that have been leaked online have still sparked heated discussions.

"I used to envy Guiling City for having divine protection, but now I know that Nanling Province is the chosen land of God!"

"I've already discussed it with my parents, and we're moving to Xingsha City tomorrow. No one can stop us!"

"Please, the Underworld, protect the entire Yanhuang Kingdom! We beg the Judge to save the other provinces!"

……

The people's piety and faith flowed continuously to Chung Kau, and the power of faith instantly exceeded one hundred million.

Zhong Jiu stood in the main hall of the City God's Palace, surrounded by golden light, and could clearly feel himself getting closer and closer to the position of City God.

"The first hurdle of the prefectural city has finally been overcome. The next step is to establish the laws and regulations of the Southern Ridge."

He pondered to himself that the power of a judge was ultimately one-sided, and only by ascending to the position of City God could he completely eliminate the hidden dangers in Nanling and carry out sweeping reforms.

Suddenly, he remembered something and turned to ask, "How is that bull demon imprisoned in the prison?"

The bull demon that Bai Qi had captured earlier had been kept in the Heavenly Prison. He was busy planning the Thousand Eyes affair and forgot to deal with it.

The soul messenger standing nearby looked troubled, hesitating to speak: "Your Honor, that bull demon is still 'living' in the prison..."

"Oh? What kind of trouble has he caused?" Zhong Jiu's eyes flashed with curiosity.

The soul messenger gritted his teeth, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "That old ox is a real piece of trash! Not only did he not behave himself in the dungeon, but he also had to have his horns combed, and he specifically requested dishes prepared by top-tier human chefs. If things didn't go his way, he would throw a tantrum. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was here to enjoy a life of luxury!"

"So arrogant?" Zhong Jiu chuckled in disbelief.

"It's not arrogance, it's just that he's simple-minded and doesn't know any tricks of the

Despite her anger, Huncha couldn't help but speak well of him, saying, "His straightforward nature and foolishness make him hard to hate, and even torture is impossible to bring himself to punish."

Zhong Jiu found it increasingly intriguing: "Bring him over here so I can take a look."

The messenger obeyed the order and left, returning shortly afterward with the bull demon.

Because no one tried him, the bull demon didn't suffer much. He was just mentally exhausted from being imprisoned for so long. When he saw Zhong Jiu, he immediately knelt down and started wailing with snot and tears streaming down his face.

"Your Honor, have mercy! This little demon is suffocating in prison! There's no good food or drink, not even someone to comb my ox horns. It's worse than death!"

He cried his heart out, secretly glancing at Zhong Jiu's face out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that Zhong Jiu remained expressionless, he added, "This little demon misses home, misses my steward, misses my cook. Please, sir, let me go back!"

She was crying so hard she could barely breathe, but her eyes held a calculating glint in them, as if afraid that Zhong Jiu wouldn't fall for it.

This blatant act of feigning helplessness only makes him seem more endearing.

"You audacious bull demon! How dare you be so insolent before the Judge!"

The two guards on either side shouted at him sternly and glared at him fiercely.

The bull demon shuddered in fright, its crying abruptly ceasing. It pursed its lips pitifully, like a scolded child, looking at Zhong Jiu with a pathetic expression, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Holding the judge's pen, Zhong Jiu spoke calmly yet authoritatively: "Although you have ruled the mountain and gathered lesser demons, you have never harmed any human lives, so your nature is not inherently evil. However, you led your troops to invade the Southern Ridge, nearly causing a great disaster. This crime cannot go unpunished."

The bull demon shrank back, trembling all over, its voice quivering: "M-Master, how will you punish me? This little demon will never dare to do it again!"

Zhong Jiu hadn't yet figured out a solution and was pondering when the bull demon, thinking he was about to be severely punished, kowtowed repeatedly, begging for mercy: "My lord, spare my life! This lowly demon is willing to be your mount, your henchman, pull your cart, or guard your gate! Just don't kill me, this lowly demon will do anything!"

This guy may seem simple-minded, but he's actually very afraid of death and makes no attempt to hide his cowardice.

"A mount?"

Zhong Jiu's heart stirred slightly, but then he thought that this old ox was timid and loved to show off, and taking him out would probably be embarrassing, so he immediately gave up the idea.

Seeing this, Wen Tianxiang chuckled and stepped forward: "Sir, why don't you place him in the Inspectorate, put on the Soul-Locking Chain, and let him join General Shackles to eliminate the remaining ghosts? That would be a way for him to atone for his sins."

"No, no!"

The bull demon shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum, "Dealing with ghosts is too dangerous! I'm afraid I'll get eaten by them!"

As soon as she finished speaking, noticing the disapproving looks from the crowd, she quickly changed her tune, "This little demon...this little demon only wishes to follow you, sir, and serve you in your daily life!"

Chung Kau and Wen Tianxiang exchanged a glance and both chuckled.

This bull demon is strong enough, and it would be an asset if it could be used by the underworld. It's just that its temperament is a real headache.

After thinking for a moment, Zhong Jiu decided to temper his temper: "In that case, you can go to the City God Temple to guard the gate. Guarding the gate will be a way to make amends for your past mistakes."

As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of majestic heavenly might enveloped the bull demon's head, carrying the binding power of the underworld.

The bull demon dared not refuse and immediately kowtowed, accepting the order: "Thank you for your kindness, sir! This lowly demon will certainly guard the gate well and never let a single little devil sneak in!"

With the divine power entering his body, the bull demon was officially incorporated into the underworld's organization, and from then on, he was bound by the laws of the underworld, with no possibility of betrayal.