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

"That lamp... what level of treasure is it? It's terrifying!"

"Could that flame be the legendary ghost fire that can burn away even the soul?"

"The City God of Xingsha City is truly unfathomable! He didn't even need to lift a finger; with just a single lamp, he defeated three of the four Demon Kings, leaving one to flee. It's terrifying!"

The cultivators whispered among themselves, each with a look of lingering fear and secretly rejoicing that they had managed to retreat in time; otherwise, they would be the ones burned to ashes now!

Feng Xuanzi was utterly shocked, muttering to himself, "Fellow Daoists, the Underworld has remained silent for three years, and now it has made a stunning debut!"

One of the sect leaders, trembling with fear, his fingers shaking slightly, said in a trembling voice, "Everyone says that after the revival of spiritual energy, the underworld's power has diminished considerably. Now it seems that it's not that the gods are incompetent, but simply that they don't want to be high-profile!"

The old monk of Lingxiao Temple clasped his hands together, his face filled with sorrow, and slowly said, "Amitabha, well said, well said. This humble monk seems to have already seen the day when the underworld expands on a large scale and takes control of the life and death of all living beings in the world."

His words, seemingly pessimistic, were actually a provocation; he wanted to stir up people's fear and dissatisfaction with the underworld.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically, and they all fell silent.

Now that spiritual energy has been revived and a great era has arrived, everyone has the opportunity to rise against the odds and become a powerful figure. But if there is an underworld official who controls life and death above them and they are constrained in everything, who can be willing to accept that?

Even if the underworld is completely impartial and selfless, who would be willing to entrust their life and death to someone else?

The cultivators remained silent for a long time, and in the end, no one dared to say another word. They all quietly dispersed.

But the nail of apprehension that the old monk had planted had already deeply penetrated into the hearts of each of them, and could not be removed.

The old monk from Lingxiao Temple was the last to leave. His cold gaze swept over the bull-headed creature that was vying for the treasure, and he turned and left with a resolute back view.

This matter is far from over!

Everyone present had this thought in their hearts, but no one dared to say anything. Clearly, this was not the time to tear off the mask and argue.

With the three treasures in his possession, Niu Tou leisurely returned through the air, making no attempt to hide his smugness, and went straight back to Xing Sha City.

"My lord, your subordinate has returned with the treasure!"

He respectfully handed Ghost Blows Out the Lamp and the three treasures to Zhong Jiu, his eyes almost overflowing with reluctance, yet he dared not reach out his hands even slightly.

This Ghost Blows Out the Light is a genuine treasure!

If he could take it for himself, he could go anywhere in the world.

He could only mutter a few words to himself, but he would never dare to covet even a fraction of Zhong Jiu's things, even if he had a hundred lives.

With a flick of his fingertips, Zhong Jiu put the Ghost Blows Out the Lamp back into his brow. His casual gaze fell on the three treasures, his expression unchanged, but his aura was already overwhelming.

The first thing that catches the eye is that nine-tiered lotus platform.

"The Nine-Rank Pure Purple Lotus can dramatically increase cultivation speed and effectively resist inner demons!"

Looking at the appraisal popped up by the system, Zhong Jiu raised an eyebrow and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. It was indeed a decent item.

It can accelerate cultivation and suppress inner demons. Its lotus-shaped body also provides excellent defense, making it a top-tier auxiliary treasure.

Unfortunately, it was of no use to him.

He didn't need to cultivate diligently, nor did he need to use any techniques. He only needed to steadily improve his official rank, and his strength would automatically soar, crushing all those who cultivated diligently!

He casually pushed the lotus platform aside and his gaze fell on the yellowed Taoist book.

"Nine Yin Cultivation Technique!"

This is a top-tier cultivation technique nurtured by heaven and earth. It can draw upon the power of the moon to temper the soul. When cultivated to its peak, even if the physical body is destroyed, the soul can remain in the world forever, and can be rebuilt and reborn at any time.

This is a truly top-tier survival skill, a top-level skill in the entire cultivation world, worthy of being a treasure from Dragon Source Mountain!

Unfortunately, Chung Kau still couldn't use it.

Not only is it useless to him, but all the immortals and gods in the underworld are useless to it!

The spirits of the underworld cultivate the highest divine path, and are inherently as long-lived as heaven and earth, requiring only steady accumulation. If one wishes to achieve rapid advancement, one must either perform underworld duties well to gain promotion or absorb incense offerings from the human world, which is a hundred times more efficient than arduous cultivation methods!

The last item was that strange seed.

The black and white colors intertwine, one side belonging to yin and the other to yang, and it is surrounded by a strange yet powerful aura.

"Seeds of the red spider lily!"

A genuine smile finally flashed across Zhong Jiu's eyes. This thing was just what he needed!

The red spider lily is a unique flower found only in the underworld. It grows on both banks of the River of Oblivion. On the bank near the human world, it is called Mandala, and on the bank in the underworld, it is called Mandala. They are born and die, and never meet again, hence the name red spider lily.

Legend has it that this flower possesses heaven-defying power, capable of helping souls whose lifespan has not yet ended to return to life. It only requires a stroke of luck to succeed.

With this seed, he will be able to completely perfect the structure of the underworld, adding a unique touch to the desolate and lonely underworld!

Zhong Jiu casually put away the spider lily seeds and took the system reward: the Viewing Platform!

The Terrace of Longing for Home is a rare example of humane architecture in the underworld. Unfortunately, the underworld system is not yet complete, so it is not yet time for it to be put to use.

Without the establishment of reincarnation, the entire system of the underworld remains an empty shell, unable to truly function.

But judging from the current progress, Zhong Jiu's promotion to one of the Four Judges is just around the corner!

Once he ascends to the position of judge and takes charge of the underworld, he will surely carry out sweeping reforms in the underworld, making the underworld a force to be reckoned with in the three realms, with no one daring to defy him!

The bull demon had performed a great service this time, and his vanity was completely satisfied. After reporting the mission, he couldn't wait to go and boast to the other underworld gods, wishing that the entire underworld would know about his achievement.

Zhong Jiu, however, switched to human form instantly with a thought and quietly returned to his own courtyard. He lay on the rocking chair, closed his eyes to rest, and looked relaxed and content.

Not long after, Zhong Yingmei returned dejectedly, her brows furrowed with disappointment and confusion.

She glanced at the languid and content Zhong Jiu, then silently sat opposite him, her voice low and tinged with self-doubt: "Brother, do you think I'm really useless?"

This was the first time Zhong Jiu had ever heard Zhong Yingmei say such a thing since he was a child. What was even more bizarre was that she would actually take the initiative to seek his guidance.

Zhong Jiu muttered to himself: Could it be that this girl has completely lost her competitive spirit?

Thinking this to herself, she feigned curiosity and asked casually, "What's wrong? You look like a wilted eggplant after going out for a while. Did you suffer some mistreatment?"

His words were clearly a case of feigning ignorance while actually knowing the truth, yet they also carried a subtle hint of concern.

Zhong Yingmei gave a bitter smile and slowly recounted her experiences during her trip, her tone full of frustration: "I thought that after cultivating to the Golden Core stage of the Human Realm, I would have some strength and be able to accomplish something. But now I realize that in this world where immortals and gods reign supreme, I am not even as good as an ant. With just a glance from others, I can only slink away without even having the right to resist."

This incident was undoubtedly a huge blow to her, completely shattering her confidence.

Zhong Jiu opened his eyes, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable power: "The cultivation world is like this, the strong prey on the weak, survival of the fittest. Whoever is strong has absolute say and can control their own destiny."

He paused, then added, "You're still young, with a long road ahead and plenty of opportunities to rise to the top. There's no need to rush."

Zhong Yingmei shook her head slightly, her expression growing increasingly dejected: "But compared to those truly powerful individuals, the gap between me is like heaven and earth, like mud from clouds. Do I really have a chance to catch up with them?"

Her heart was already filled with self-doubt. After witnessing the power of those demon queens who possessed the power to destroy the world, her worldview was completely shattered, and she realized her own insignificance.

Zhong Jiu smiled calmly, her tone teasing yet firm: "This isn't like you. How could the fearless and strong-willed Zhong Yingmei of the past say such discouraging things?"

"That's because I was too naive and ignorant before, and I had no idea how cruel the world is."

Zhong Yingmei sighed softly. At this moment, she had lost her former sharpness and was left with only confusion in her heart. She could only confide in Zhong Jiu, her only relative.

Looking at her like this, Zhong Jiu felt a slight stirring in his heart and thought to himself: I have already stepped into the path of gods and have the system in my hands. Sooner or later I will become the ruler of the underworld and unify the netherworld. How can my sister be so mediocre and be bullied by others?

In the past, he was busy improving his strength and reorganizing the underworld, so he really neglected Zhong Yingmei. In addition, this girl has always been strong-willed and never shows weakness, so he didn't pay much attention to her.

Seeing her so lost and helpless, Zhong Jiu had already made up his mind. Since she was his sister, she should have the ability to crush others!

With a thought in mind, Zhong Jiu spoke, his tone leaving no room for refusal: "Come closer."

Zhong Yingmei was taken aback. Although she had some doubts, she still obediently followed his instructions and brought her snow-white forehead closer.

Zhong Jiu lightly lifted his fingertips and gently pressed them against her forehead. A vast and refined stream of information instantly flooded into Zhong Yingmei's mind.

"What...what is this?"

Zhong Yingmei's face was filled with shock and curiosity, and the confusion in her eyes dissipated somewhat.

"This is a cultivation technique I obtained by chance a few days ago. It's not top-tier, but it's still several times stronger than the official cultivation technique you're currently practicing. I'll teach it to you today."

Zhong Jiu said in a calm tone, "The path of cultivation is never a solitary struggle. With a good cultivation technique, you can avoid many detours and achieve twice the result with half the effort."

No one knew that what Zhong Jiu taught her was the "Nine Yin Divine Cultivation Method," which was coveted by countless powerful individuals and was now the undisputed supreme cultivation technique in the cultivation world!

Zhong Jiu did not reveal the truth, but deliberately concealed it. At the same time, he sealed the nine levels of power of the "Nine Yin Cultivation Technique", only revealing the first level. Zhong Yingmei could only unlock the next level after completing the first level.

In this way, Zhong Yingmei would only think that this technique was profound and unfathomable, but she would never have imagined that it was actually a supreme divine skill that made the powerful people of the three realms flock to it, and she would not have brought about her death because of it.