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

"When people gain power, they easily lose their true nature."

Zhong Yingmei sighed softly, her eyes filled with regret.

She is special. When others were worshipping their faith, she did not waver. Now that rumors are rampant, she has become more steadfast in her faith in the underworld and in Chung Kau, without ever having hesitated!

Zhong Jiu abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming crisp: "Speak, what brings you back this time?"

The ruler of the underworld never beats around the bush.

"Auspicious clouds have appeared over Longyuan Mountain, and the authorities have sealed off the access route. I have been ordered to carry out this mission," Zhong Yingmei said earnestly, raising her eyes.

"Longyuan Mountain?" Zhong Jiu raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

This Longyuan Mountain is comparable to Longhu Mountain on Earth in my previous life. It was originally a Taoist temple, but before its spiritual energy was restored, it was just an ordinary tourist attraction with no wonders whatsoever.

However, after the spiritual energy was restored, the entire mountain rose several times higher from the ground, shrouded in clouds and mist, with thousands of auspicious wisps of energy and rosy clouds filling the sky. At a glance, one could tell that this was no ordinary place and must hold a great opportunity!

Previously, Longyuan Mountain had been sealed off by the authorities, so even if people were extremely envious, they could not get close enough to enter and could only watch from the outside.

Now, this auspicious place has finally seen auspicious signs?

Zhong Jiu rubbed his chin, a fighting spirit rising in his eyes. The opportunity at Longyuan Mountain was worth his personal involvement!

[Ding! Congratulations, host, a system task has been triggered!]

[Mission Description: The Underworld has been lying low for three years, its prestige dimmed, and the world's awe has waned. Now, auspicious signs have appeared in Dragon Source Mountain, presenting the perfect opportunity to restore its divine power and subdue the world!]

[Mission Objective: Seize the most precious treasure within Dragon Source Mountain and demonstrate the majesty of the Underworld!]

[Mission Reward: A powerful artifact from the underworld, the Terrace of Longing for Home!]

Just as Zhong Jiu was pondering whether or not to make a move, the system, which had been dormant for three years, suddenly sounded a notification, startling him on the spot!

It seems that the treasure of Longyuan Mountain is indeed extraordinary, even the long-dormant system has been alarmed!

The Wangxiang Terrace, a reward from the system, is a core artifact of the underworld and holds a pivotal position!

After passing through the gates of hell, the spirits are escorted by the soul messengers throughout the journey. They are not allowed to turn back, stop, or resist. If they disobey even slightly, they will be scolded and beaten, or even face imprisonment!

Only the Viewing Platform is the only place where wandering souls can turn back!

After walking for three days on the roads of the underworld, the souls of the dead can reach the Terrace of Longing for Home. Those souls who are reluctant to leave the mortal world and their loved ones can briefly ascend the terrace and look back at their homeland in the mortal world.

As the saying goes, "If you don't eat human food for a day, you will pass through the gates of hell in two days. If you climb the Terrace of Longing for Home on the third day, you will see your loved ones but your face will be wet with tears." Countless ghosts climb the terrace and see the faces of their loved ones. They are all heartbroken and their past memories rush to their minds. They are in unbearable pain and cannot control themselves.

At this point, the soul messengers will urge them on sternly. Anyone who dares to disobey will be forcibly taken to the Bridge of Helplessness, forced to drink Meng Po's soup, and have all past memories erased.

From this moment on, sever all ties with the past, be reincarnated, and have no more attachments!

In Zhong Jiu's eyes, the Wangxiangtai is the only humane existence among the countless cold buildings in the underworld. The last glance between life and death should be accompanied by such a place!

Separated by life and death, this one glance back is eternity!

Therefore, Chung Kau is determined to get this Viewing Platform!

"I came back specifically to talk to you about this!"

Zhong Yingmei casually placed the watermelon on the stone table and continued, "I'm setting off for Longyuan Mountain right now!"

Zhong Jiu nodded slightly and said with concern, "Be careful."

The auspicious signs appearing at Longyuan Mountain will surely attract powerful individuals who will scramble for opportunities!

Although the official forces have accumulated some strength, Zhong Jiu is not optimistic about them rushing in rashly!

Zhong Yingmei responded, and her figure instantly transformed into a dazzling stream of light, soaring into the sky.

Zhong Jiu wasn't worried about her safety; she was his own sister, so of course he had to take good care of her.

A divine thought had long ago been imprinted on her, so that it could sense her in the slightest danger and teleport to her even from thousands of miles away to protect her!

As soon as Zhong Yingmei left, Zhong Jiu's figure flashed and he instantly teleported to the City God's Mansion.

As soon as they reached the entrance, they saw the bull-headed man already standing respectfully before the palace gate, his face plastered with a fawning smile, his back bent at almost a ninety-degree angle. He quickly approached and said in a respectful tone, "Master, you've finally returned!"

Zhong Jiu strode into the main hall and said calmly, "What is it now?"

This bull-headed man was never one to sit still. He had already explored all of Xingsha City. Now that Longyuan Mountain had emerged outside, it was the most exciting time and the easiest time to find opportunities. His strength had recently increased again, and he couldn't wait to go out and explore!

But how can you say that outright?

After three years of training, he had learned a lot. With a simple yet obsequious smile, he rubbed his hands and said, "Master has been incredibly kind to me. I have no way to repay you. I only ask to find a job so I can serve you faithfully!"

Zhong Jiu glanced at him sideways, immediately guessing his little scheme: "You're looking for a job? I think you're just bored and want to go out and join the fun, hoping for some opportunity?"

These little tricks of theirs can't be hidden at all!

Having his thoughts exposed, Niu Tou scratched the back of his head and revealed a simple and honest smile.

He's much smarter now than before; he knows exactly when to play dumb and when to be slick.

Seeing his expression, Zhong Jiu wasn't angry at all. He smiled and said, "Alright, you're the kind of person who can't sit still. I happen to have a task for you, so I'll send you to do it."

Let this bull-headed creature go to Longyuan Mountain to investigate the situation and stir things up, so he won't be bored in the City God's Mansion.

Just as Niu Tou received Zhong Jiu's orders and was preparing to head to Longyuan Mountain, the outer perimeter of Longyuan Mountain was already shrouded by several terrifying and powerful auras.

Clearly, someone had been lying in wait here all along!

The owners of those terrifying auras were none other than top experts sent by the authorities, each with a powerful aura and an overwhelming presence!

There are four Nascent Soul Realm experts who have been guarding this place for several months without daring to relax for a moment, which shows how much the authorities value Longyuan Mountain!

It should be noted that the entire official force currently has fewer than ten experts at the Nascent Soul Realm, yet this time they have sent four of them, which is enough to show how significant the opportunity at Dragon Origin Mountain is!

Of the four, three were core members of the Kyoto Special Operations Department. After the spiritual energy was restored, they took advantage of the opportunities of heaven and earth to make rapid progress in their cultivation, breaking through to the Yuan Shen realm. They were considered top-tier figures in the official forces!

The remaining man was originally just an ordinary guy who made a living by driving at night. One night, while he was driving in the countryside, a meteorite suddenly fell from the sky with great force, alarming everyone around!

The man was quick-witted and immediately realized that this was a tremendous opportunity. He stepped on the gas and drove over at high speed, and immediately saw the meteorite that had crashed to the ground and was still steaming!

At that time, the meteorite was still burning fiercely. After the flames were finally extinguished, the stone cracked open on its own, revealing a section of translucent white jade inside that emitted a faint spiritual light. It was clearly no ordinary object and was definitely a top-tier opportunity!

Just then, the official experts also followed the aura of the meteorite and came over aggressively, clearly aiming for the treasure inside the meteorite!

Seeing this, the man was afraid that his hard-won opportunity would be snatched away. Without thinking twice, he hurriedly opened his mouth and swallowed the piece of white jade into his stomach, decisively and without leaving any room for others!

It was this one bite that brought him immense good fortune, causing him to immediately awaken top-tier cultivation potential.

Even if he does nothing and doesn't deliberately cultivate, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth will automatically flow into his body, and his cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds, which can be described as defying the heavens!

Seeing this, the official experts had no choice but to accept the situation. They couldn't very well kill him and dissect him to obtain the treasure. Reluctantly, they recruited him into their forces, trained and disciplined him, thus gaining another high-level combatant.

The man wasn't stupid; he knew that if he didn't comply, he would suffer the consequences. So he immediately nodded obediently and joined the official forces.

On the surface, he was well-behaved and law-abiding, but in secret he was using official resources to cultivate his skills like crazy!

With the massive cultivation resources provided by the official authorities, he made rapid progress, breaking through realms one after another. Before long, he directly broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm, becoming one of the official top experts. It can be called a legendary reversal from mortal to strongman!

"Four seniors, what is the current situation at Longyuan Mountain?"

Zhong Yingmei's voice rang out, followed by hundreds of figures, each a powerful expert who had condensed the Golden Core of Humanity, exuding an imposing aura!

In the cultivation world, strength has always been paramount; the stronger one is, the more qualified one is to be called a senior.

These four people were all at the Nascent Soul Realm, far surpassing Zhong Yingmei in cultivation. Naturally, Zhong Yingmei had to treat them with respect, yet she still maintained her own imposing presence.

"These past few days, the auspicious clouds gathering at Dragon Source Mountain have become increasingly dense, and various forces have become restless. Quite a few rogue cultivators and demons have sneaked over, but we have driven them all back!"

The leader was a middle-aged man named Song Jingyu, who carried a cold, gleaming flying sword on his back. The sword was shrouded in a faint spiritual energy, clearly not an ordinary item, and exuded an overwhelming aura!

This flying sword is one of the opportunities the official team has obtained over the years. It is a top-tier magical artifact, extremely sharp, capable of cutting a hair in two.

The ability to take a person's head from a thousand miles away is Song Jingyu's natal magic weapon!