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

The Asura clan chief took the robe, glanced at it closely, and his face instantly turned ashen. His brow furrowed, and he roared, his voice echoing through the sea of ​​blood: "Outrageous! Utterly outrageous!"

It was only at this moment that he learned for the first time that the underworld existed and that there was such a thing as the six realms of reincarnation!

These six paths of reincarnation control the life and death of countless beings, and one of them is none other than the Asura path.

The implication is that their Asura race is also to have their fate controlled by these so-called underworld deities?!

"I refuse to accept this!"

The clan leader's eyes blazed with overwhelming fighting spirit, and his entire body radiated a ferocious aura. "So what if they're gods? If they want to control the fate of my Asura clan, they'll have to defeat us first!"

He has lived for so long, yet he has never known what a god is, nor has he ever been subservient to anyone.

There is only one way to control the Asura race: subdue the entire Asura race! If you can't subdue them by force, then don't blame him for being ruthless and massacring the underworld!

The news spread, and the entire Asura clan was completely shaken. All the men and women of the Asura clan were filled with fighting spirit and eager to fight, and they all set off for Star Sand City.

They want to go to the underworld to demand an explanation and break free from this so-called shackle of fate!

In an instant, several powerful figures made their moves: the old immortal of Penglai came out of the mountains, the Asura clan marched their troops into Xingsha... All of this seemed to be under Yuan Kong's control, as if every step was steadily advancing according to his plan.

But life is unpredictable, and not everything goes as Yuan Kong wishes.

He could set up a game and lure these unparalleled experts into it one by one, but he couldn't control their minds or influence their choices.

For example, the Spirit Ape King broke through numerous obstacles at a speed far exceeding Yuan Kong's expectations, and arrived in Nanling Province.

Everyone knows that the Spirit Ape King possesses unparalleled combat power and is proficient in ancient fighting techniques. He can shatter mountains with a single punch and flatten rivers with a single kick. However, few people know that his escape techniques are equally extraordinary, with speed comparable to teleportation.

However, after arriving in Nanling Province, he did not go straight to Xingsha City to cause trouble as Yuan Kong had expected. Instead, he stopped outside a bustling human city.

Having never left the East China Sea, he was completely captivated by the bustling scene of the world.

The Spirit Ape King was incredibly powerful, but he had been confined to the East Sea his entire life, never stepping out of it. His knowledge was quite limited, and now, looking at everything before him, he found it all very novel, his eyes filled with curiosity.

This world is so much fun!

A constant stream of people came and went, all dressed in smart clothes and carrying strange electronic communication devices. The delicious aromas wafting from the streets and alleys made his appetite even more whetted and his mouth water...

He was completely captivated by the prosperity of the world, having long forgotten the purpose of his trip. He entered the city with great enthusiasm, looking around like a naive child, thoroughly enjoying himself.

The people in the city were also startled when they first saw the Spirit Ape King.

This monkey was tall and large, covered in dazzling golden fur, with a fierce face. It was clearly not an ordinary monster, but a powerful demon!

In the past, people would have been terrified and fled in all directions at the sight of such a ferocious demon. But now, with demons roaming the world and demons residing in cities, people have become accustomed to their presence and have gradually stopped being afraid.

Moreover, people soon discovered that this seemingly ferocious spirit ape king was actually very simple-minded. Although he had a fierce appearance, he had no malice whatsoever. Instead, he was like a child, curious about everything and even somewhat ignorant.

Seeing this, many people were intrigued. Several people took the initiative to step forward and enthusiastically led the Spirit Ape King through the city's streets and alleys, accompanying him to eat and drink to his heart's content, showing him the prosperity of the human world, and letting him see all sorts of strange and wonderful things.

Although the Spirit Ape King was shallow in knowledge and simple in nature, he also understood the principle of gratitude and repaying kindness.

Seeing how warmly these people treated him, he was very grateful. After thinking it over, he took out a few spirit peaches from Thousand Fruit Island from his pocket and handed them to them.

The spirit peaches of Thousand Fruit Island are born from ancient spiritual roots and contain rich spiritual power. For mortals, they are rare and precious treasures that are hard to come by. Eating one can strengthen the body, prolong life, and even give one the chance to awaken intelligence!

When the news spread, the entire city was in an uproar, and people flocked to the city, vying to curry favor with the Spirit Ape King, playing with him and bringing him delicious food.

For a time, the Spirit Ape King became the most popular figure in the city.

At that moment, a voluptuous and beautiful woman was holding the arm of the Spirit Ape King, saying in a sweet voice, "Brother Monkey, you've seen almost all the fun places in this city, so don't miss the City God Temple! How about I take you there to pray to the City God and ask for peace and good fortune?"

Worshiping gods?

These two words, like a thunderclap, instantly exploded in the mind of the Spirit Ape King.

Suddenly realizing what was happening, I finally remembered the purpose of my trip!

The next second, his expression changed drastically. He abruptly shook off the woman's hand, his eyes blazing with ferocity, fangs bared, and he roared angrily, "I won't go! I will never go to worship that despicable old City God!"

The Ape King indulged in the pleasures of the human world for three days, completely forgetting about his important business.

After being awakened by someone's words, his playful aura vanished instantly, revealing his fierce fangs, and his menacing gaze swept across the entire scene.

The people around fell silent instantly, their expressions changing drastically.

Just moments ago, the Monkey King was treating them like brothers, eating and playing together, but now he resembled a lurking ferocious beast.

The girl who had taken him to the City God Temple to offer incense felt a pang of anxiety. She instinctively glanced in the direction of the temple and said urgently, "Brother Monkey, you can't say things like that!"

The crowd quickly echoed, their voices filled with urgency: "Yes, Brother Monkey, the City God is a benevolent deity of the underworld, protecting the peace of this area. How can we dare to criticize him?"

Even if you don't believe it, just keep your distance and don't gossip!

"You have no idea, we enjoy this peaceful life today entirely thanks to the protection of the gods of the underworld!"

The Great Ape King frowned deeply, filled with impatience.

Yuan Kong had only told him that the underworld held his lifespan in its hands, without mentioning a single word of "goodness." He had been so enraged that he had stormed into Nanling Province. Now, the words of these people had confused him.

He swept his gaze across the crowd, his tone icy: "The underworld is so evil, why are you all speaking up for it? Were you coerced?"

As he finished speaking, he released a slight spiritual pressure and said in a deep voice, "If you are being coerced, speak up! I will stand up for you and raze that underworld stronghold to the ground!"

To everyone's surprise, these words only drew laughter from the crowd, their voices filled with helplessness: "Brother Monkey is joking. How could the underworld be evil?"

"Before the spiritual energy was restored, ghosts and monsters roamed Nanling Province, and the people suffered greatly. It was only after the gods of the underworld swept away all the evil spirits that peace was restored to the human world!"

"Absolutely! Look at us now, there's delicious food everywhere and endless fun, but just a few years ago, the streets were deserted, and nobody dared to step out!"

"Without the underworld, there would be no human world as we know it today. The incense offered to the City God is all from the willing donations of us ordinary people!"

Everyone spoke up, each word sincere.

Those who could play with the Great Ape King for three days were ordinary people who had not yet embarked on the path of cultivation. Those cultivators who had obtained the qualifications and ascended to the heavens in one step had long since moved out of the city to live in seclusion. Why would they still believe in any gods?

Yet these mortals were deeply grateful to the underworld.

They see it most clearly: nowadays, not only are demons and monsters powerful, but many cultivators also bully the weak. If it weren't for the laws and regulations set by the underworld, the human world would have long become a hell of the strong preying on the weak.

Seeing the Great Ape King's deep hostility towards the Underworld, the group tried to pull him back to the right path to prevent him from causing a major disaster.

The Great Ape King's head was buzzing, and he was completely bewildered.

He knew nothing about the underworld, and when Yuan Kong said it was evil, he believed him; now that these mortals say the underworld has done good, he is confused again.

He looked towards the City God Temple, his tone hesitant: "What you're saying, is it true?"

"Of course it's true!"

Everyone nodded in unison.

The Great Ape King remained silent for a moment, his mind clashing fiercely between good and evil thoughts, before finally speaking: "I have heard that the Underworld has a Book of Life and Death, in which the lives of all living beings are recorded. A single stroke can determine life or death. Is this true?"

The group exchanged glances and said frankly, "It is true. The underworld not only has the Book of Life and Death, but also the Eighteen Levels of Hell and the Six Paths of Reincarnation, which maintain the order of heaven and earth."

These words instantly ignited the Great Ape King's fury. His eyes widened, and he roared, "How can you accept this? Why should our lives be controlled by a mere Book of Life and Death? The eighteen levels of hell are cruel and vicious, and the six realms of reincarnation are even more abhorrent. Why should we forget our past lives and re-enter the cycle of reincarnation to suffer?"

Seeing that the monkey was angry again, everyone shook their heads helplessly.