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

The ghostly soldiers surged like a tide, and thousands of generals attacked in unison. In an instant, the vast capital of the ancient Netherworld Kingdom was about to be completely wiped out.

An aura of destruction swept over them, and Wang Yiqi's eyes widened in fury as he roared, his voice echoing through the heavens: "Dark Abyss!"

That voice was filled with bone-chilling hatred.

He had never hated anyone so much. If it weren't for the Dark Abyss Demon King instigating things behind the scenes, how could the Ancient Nether Kingdom have gone to war with the Underworld and ended up in such a destroyed state?

It was the Dark Abyss Demon King who offered slanderous advice, blocking his path to remonstrance and forcing him to watch helplessly as his army marched out to war, ultimately leading to the destruction of his country and the loss of his home.

With this roar, the ancient capital of the Netherworld collapsed and vanished completely from the map of the underworld.

The fall of cities and the destruction of kingdoms were commonplace for Bai Qi, both in his life and after his death, and he was unmoved by them. However, upon hearing the words "Dark Abyss," he inexplicably frowned.

"Just who exactly is this Dark Abyss?"

He didn't immediately connect the two to the Dark Abyss Demon King on Yin Mountain. In his eyes, the Demon King was just an insignificant nobody who should have fled long ago and would never dare to show his face again.

The surrendered general from the ancient You Kingdom quickly stepped forward and explained the whole story.

"It's actually the Dark Abyss Demon King from Yin Mountain who released the Qiongqi?"

"Did he also instigate the Rakshasa Demon Kingdom?"

"Was the affair with the Ancient You Kingdom also his doing?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Bai Qi's eyes. How could such an insignificant character stir up such a huge storm behind the scenes?

He kept the words "Dark Abyss" in his heart, planning to report to Chung Kau immediately after returning home.

After a brief rest, the army immediately headed to their next destination—the Land of Frost and Darkness.

The Land of Frost is located in the deepest abyss of the underworld, filled with overwhelming demonic energy. Apart from the Frost Ghost Clan and the monsters of the abyss, no other ghosts dare to set foot there.

When the Yin army reached the edge, the Frost Netherworld Ghost Clan was already waiting there, but they were not there to fight.

Millions of the Frost Demon Army who had escaped were pushed to the front lines without hesitation.

An old man shrouded in shadow spoke in a hoarse voice, his tone utterly calm: "All those who participated in this war are here. Hand them over to the Underworld, and in return, I, Hanming, will find peace."

Concise and to the point, getting straight to the point.

Bai Qi felt a chill run down his spine. The Cold Nether Ghost Clan was so ruthless that they would push their own kind out to their deaths without hesitation. It was simply unbelievable.

The surrendered general from the ancient You Kingdom beside him seemed unfazed: "General, this is nothing to be surprised about. The Hanming Ghost Clan has no kinship whatsoever; they are as heartless and ungrateful as wild beasts in the mountains. Living in the abyss for so long, their temperament has become even more perverse and strange."

"These millions of our kin have brought disaster upon themselves, so naturally they must be sacrificed; this has always been the case for them."

Bai Qi nodded. He already knew a bit about the creatures of the Cold Netherworld. They were different from other ghost races and more like demons. If it weren't for the Ancient Netherworld Kingdom's generous offer of gifts, they would never have easily left the abyss.

Bai Qi did not intend to exterminate the Hanming Ghost Clan, not because the God of Slaughter was soft-hearted, but because it would be a losing proposition.

The terrain of the Frosty Lands is complex, teeming with demons and filled with poisonous miasma. If the Frosty Ghost Clan were to hide at the bottom of the abyss, it would be time-consuming and exhausting to completely annihilate them, and the ghost army would not be able to stay in the abyss for long.

Moreover, the Frost Nether Ghost Clan has already paid a heavy price and suffered a severe blow. It will be difficult for them to stir up trouble again for at least a thousand years.

However, not wiping them out completely doesn't mean Bai Qi will let them off easily.

"not enough."

His tone was cold and direct.

"What else would the general like?"

An elderly man leading the group asked in a deep voice from the cold darkness.

Both were decisive and efficient, without uttering a single wasted word. If they could reach an agreement, they would live in peace; if not, they would retreat into the abyss, and Bai Qi would lead his army to besiege them.

"I have heard that there are two treasures in the Frozen Land: one is the Frozen Iron, and the other is the Frozen Pool Water."

Although Frost Iron is an excellent material for refining weapons, it is rarely used because it is covered with demonic energy.

However, the Fengdu Machinery Bureau has top-notch weapon-refining masters who have their own methods for purifying demonic energy and making the best use of materials.

More importantly, the use of Frost Iron, tempered with Frost Pool water, can significantly improve the grade of the artifact.

The Frost Iron is somewhat useful to the Frost Ghost Clan, but the Frost Pool Water is useless to them. They don't know how to forge weapons, and all ghost weapons are forged by their own efforts.

Therefore, the old man agreed almost without hesitation: "The underworld may take these two items as they see fit."

Bai Qi spoke calmly: "The Underworld is unwilling to venture into the Abyss. How about this, every year the Cold Nether Ghost Clan will mine the Cold Iron and draw water from the pool, sending it to Fengdu."

The old man's brows furrowed instantly. This was clearly an attempt to turn the Cold Nether Ghost Clan into miners of the Underworld, no different from a vassal force!

He remained silent for a moment, then turned to discuss with the ghost clan elder behind him. After a short while, he gritted his teeth and replied, "We agree to the general's request."

Bai Dian nodded and put forward one last condition: "There is one more thing. From now on, the Cold Nether Land will be the place of exile for the Underworld. All those who commit heinous crimes will be exiled here."

This was something Zhong Jiu had instructed him to do beforehand. Legends about the underworld had mentioned the uses of the Cold Netherworld, and Zhong Jiu felt that regardless of whether it was true or not, he should just claim the title first, since he might not need it in the future.

You should know that the Cold Nether Abyss is sparse in spiritual energy and yin energy, and is filled with overwhelming demonic energy. It is a desolate place with extremely harsh and cold conditions. If a spirit comes here, it is no different from being thrown into a death cell. Sooner or later, it will be tortured into madness.

"Can."

The old man agreed without hesitation.

With the matter settled, Bai Qi led millions of prisoners, a sufficient amount of Frostfire Iron and Frostfire Pool Water, and his army returned to Fengdu in a grand procession, reporting all his experiences on the journey to Zhong Jiu.

"The Dark Abyss Demon King?"

Like Bai Qi, this was the first time Zhong Jiu had ever truly internalized this name.

He never expected that behind all of this, there was such a nobody causing trouble.

It must be said that even ordinary people can have great power.

If it weren't for Wang Yiqi's final roar, he might never have noticed this Dark Abyss Demon King.

Of course, the reason why the Dark Abyss Demon King was able to instigate two transcendent forces lies in themselves; they have greed in their hearts and covetousness towards the Underworld.

Otherwise, even if the Dark Abyss Demon King talked himself hoarse, he wouldn't be able to stir up the slightest trouble.

"Speaking of which, I should thank him."

Zhong Jiu muttered to himself.

This Dark Abyss Demon King, though a troublemaker, is arguably his number one lucky star.

This battle directly enabled Zhong Jiu to meet two of the conditions for advancing to the Yama realm.

First, the number of the underworld army has exceeded 30 million.

There could have been many more, but Bai Qi strictly controlled the quality, and all the unqualified ghost soldiers were eliminated.

Secondly, the goal of deterring the underworld was also successfully achieved.

The underworld is now in turmoil. Everyone knows that the Underworld has wiped out two transcendent forces in one fell swoop. Rumors have been circulating that the Underworld is now qualified to rule the underworld!

If he can fulfill the last condition, Chung Kau will be able to successfully ascend to the position of Yama.

If it weren't for the Dark Abyss Demon King interfering, his path to advancement would never have been so smooth.

This guy was determined to cause trouble, but in the end he gave Zhong Jiu a big gift. All his hard work only benefited the underworld.

This kind of ghost, who lifts a stone only to drop it on its own foot, is truly "cute" in a ridiculous way.

At this moment, neither Zhong Jiu nor Bai Qi knew what a miserable end awaited the Dark Abyss Demon King they had been talking about.

Just as they expected, this battle caused a complete sensation throughout the underworld.

No one expected that the Underworld, which was initially viewed negatively by all sides, would have such terrifying strength, with a vast army of elite soldiers and generals, the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation that intimidated heaven and earth, and Zhong Jiu, the heaven-defying ruler!

The name of the Lord of the Underworld has spread to every corner of the underworld. Everyone knows that there is a powerful being in Fengdu who is unparalleled in history. In this underworld, there are no more than five people who can contend with him.

"The Ancient Nether Kingdom has been destroyed, and the Cold Nether Kingdom exists in name only, reduced to a vassal state of the Underworld. This victory is truly astonishing!"

"I never imagined that the Underworld possessed such profound resources. A completely new era is about to begin! Perhaps one day, the Underworld will truly dominate the entire netherworld!"

"While the underworld is still powerful, I must hurry and join them to secure a bright future!"

There was much discussion, and the reputation of the underworld was soaring.

If Zhong Jiu still needed faith points at this moment, they would probably have increased hundreds of times, approaching the peak.

This battle was a resounding success, expanding the territory of the underworld by tens of millions of miles.

The Underworld had no intention of governing these territories, let alone establishing a nation, but its banner had already been firmly planted on every inch of newly acquired land.

Countless ghosts flocked to these areas, established their power, and willingly submitted to the rule of the underworld.

As the territory expanded, the entire system of the Underworld also expanded, requiring more and more talent.

Chung Kau's influence still needs to be built up gradually; for now, we can only tap into internal resources to barely fill the gaps.

But this also made him a little worried. If the underworld continues to expand in the future, the talent shortage will only become bigger and bigger. At that time, will we only be able to exchange incense points?