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

Zhong Jiu mounted Qiongqi and left Fengdu City silently, a thought stirring in his mind: "Let's go to Yinshan first and see that little guy."

Zhulong loved to sleep, and had been fast asleep for seven hundred years since he sank into the cold pool.

Zhong Jiu rode Qiongqi slowly to the edge of the cold pool and softly called out, "Little fellow, come out." With just one soft call, the water in the cold pool burst open with a roar.

"Zhulong?"

Qiongqi's originally lazy eyes suddenly widened, staring intently at the water's surface, its instincts as a ferocious beast king surging instantly.

Sure enough, the little candle dragon broke out of the water, its body already hundreds of meters long, its dark blue scales indestructible, and a human-like head growing on its neck. With a human head and a dragon's body, it was awe-inspiring.

Seven hundred years have passed, and it has long since entered its growth period. Its body is growing rapidly every day. Before long, this cold pool will no longer be able to contain it, and it will probably have to find another place to "sleep peacefully".

When Zhulong and Qiongqi met, they immediately became quite hostile towards each other.

This is the instinct of ferocious beasts. As kings, they will fight each other when they meet. If they can devour the other's body, it will be an enormous opportunity for themselves.

"That's enough!"

Zhong Jiu gave a light shout, his aura slightly suppressed, and the two ferocious beasts instantly suppressed their malevolence.

Zhulong let out a low, aggrieved cry; it was clearly Qiongqi who had started it.

Qiongqi lay prone again, lazily closing its eyes, and spoke in human language: "Too weak." The implication was that Zhulong was still young and it didn't bother to fight him.

Zhulong was so angry that he trembled all over.

Zhong Jiu chuckled upon seeing this and reached out to pat Zhulong's head: "When this cold pool can no longer contain you, go and live in the deep valleys of Yin Mountain. That place is the most suitable."

The Candle Dragon responded softly, full of dependence.

After seeing the Candle Dragon, Zhong Jiu rode the Qiongqi back to the Underworld, dressed in plain clothes, and walked the Yellow Springs Road.

Along the way, he saw the ghosts filled with despair and the underworld messengers urging him on with hoarse voices. All these scenes came into his view.

After walking along the Yellow Springs Road and the Looking-Home Terrace, when they reached the River of Oblivion, Zhong Jiu suddenly caught sight of an old man with white hair standing next to the Three Lives Stone, crying and laughing, looking mad.

A thought struck him, and he spurred his horse forward: "Old man, why do you look like this?"

The old man turned around and saw Zhong Jiu dressed in plain clothes, riding a strange beast. He deduced that Zhong Jiu was no ordinary person and quickly bowed respectfully, exclaiming, "I just looked at the Three Lives Stone and discovered that in this life, my previous life, and the life before that, I was a long-lived person—a total of over seven hundred years!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Jiu was suddenly stunned.

More than seven hundred years!

He instantly understood the reason for his emotional turmoil; it must be related to this old man.

Looking up at the Three Lives Stone, sure enough, the old man had lived long lives in all three of his lives, totaling more than seven hundred years!

Ordinary mortals live no more than a hundred years. Even without cultivation after the spiritual energy is restored, they can extend their lifespan slightly by taking advantage of the great changes in the world, but it is difficult for them to live past a hundred years.

Such a person, whose three generations combined have lived for over seven hundred years, is absolutely unique and truly a centenarian among centenarians.

Over seven hundred years old, the Three Lives Stone...

Zhong Jiu's eyes suddenly lit up.

In the early days, the past lives reflected by the Three Lives Stone were all illusions, simply because the underworld was newly established and there were no past lives to rely on.

The truth will only be revealed after the souls have reincarnated several times. Now, those with short lives have already reincarnated dozens of times, and those with long lives have reincarnated more than three times.

Such an old man, whose three generations have lived for over seven hundred years, is truly one of a kind.

"It seems I've already fulfilled two of the three conditions for becoming a Yama, but I'm still waiting to achieve 'control over the cycle of reincarnation.' Now it appears that the fulfillment lies with this old man!"

Zhong Jiu was filled with mixed feelings, but he couldn't blame anyone; he couldn't blame others for living too long.

After the conversation, the old man thanked him and left. The moment he stepped onto the Bridge of Helplessness, the Three Lives Stone suddenly burst forth with dazzling light!

The Three Lives Stone reflects three lifetimes!

This means that the last ordinary mortal in the world will now be reincarnated three times over, and the mission of reincarnation for all living beings has finally been completed!

A thick black beam of light pierced the sky above the underworld from Fengdu, reaching the depths of nothingness.

Zhong Jiu's heart trembled slightly, and he flashed back to Fengdu.

The next moment, the pillar of light enveloped him completely, and countless heavenly sounds echoed in his ears, as if the heavens and earth were celebrating together.

[Congratulations, host! You have met the promotion requirements and have been promoted to the rank of King Qin Guang, a second-grade official!]

Seven hundred years have passed, and now we reach the pinnacle in a single day.

Chung Gau has finally joined the ranks of Yama, becoming the core of power in the underworld!

His original strength at the early stage of the God Venerable Realm skyrocketed after his advancement, reaching the peak of the God Venerable Realm!

His cultivation in the human realm broke through the barriers of both the Xuanxian and Jinxian realms, reaching the Immortal Lord realm.

Furthermore, immortal and divine power are fully integrated into the Yin Talisman condensed from the Yin Talisman Scripture. Through the feedback of the Yin Talisman fusion, the power surges again. Immortal and divine cultivation together make the power far more than a simple one plus one equals two!

Each advancement brings only routine breakthroughs in cultivation; the real surprises are just beginning.

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the Black and Gold Dragon Pattern Royal Robe!]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the Seal of King Qin Guang!]

[Congratulations, host! You have unlocked the Hall of Ghost Judges!]

[Congratulations, host, you have unlocked the Xuanming Palace!]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the Haotian Mirror!]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the God-Slaying Whip!]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained an avatar!]

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the Three Lights Divine Water!]

After a series of notification sounds, Chung Kau tallied up his harvest.

He was promoted to the position of King Qin Guang, the first of the Ten Kings of Hell!

Its status is unparalleled among its peers!

King Qin Guang wore a black and gold dragon-patterned royal robe. The black background was embroidered with dragon bone and gold thread. The thread was made by grinding dragon bone into powder and refining it into silk, which was blended with the robe. The noble blessing of the dragon clan made him even more majestic and awe-inspiring to all living beings in the three realms.

The seal of King Qin Guang is a symbol of his identity. He sits in the Ghost Judge's Palace, in charge of lifespan in the human world, governing good and bad fortune in the underworld, and guiding virtuous people to a better life before their death.

Of the seventy-five departments in the underworld, twenty-one are directly under its jurisdiction. All souls are first tried in the First Court before being sent to other courts. It can be called the administrative center among the ten kings of hell!

Although other Yama kings are in charge of the palace and hell, their power is far less extensive than that of King Qin Guang.

For example, Yama, the King of Hell, resides in the Jiulun Palace and oversees thirteen departments and two levels of hell, making him somewhat inferior in comparison.

Zhong Jiu successfully advanced to the next level, and the Ghost Judge Hall and Xuanming Palace were subsequently unlocked.

He first went to the Ghost Judge Hall. As King Qin Guang, he had twenty-one judges under his command, each with their own duties. He didn't need to handle trivial matters personally, but he was required to make decisions on difficult and major cases.

The Ghost Judge Hall is several times larger than the previous Judge Hall. The main platform is suspended in mid-air. Sitting on it, one feels as if one is standing on chaos and in the void, exuding an overwhelming aura.

Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, an overwhelming aura that suppressed both Yin and Yang pressed down on people's hearts. Its unfathomable power made all the ghosts in the underworld dare not raise their heads.

In the center of the table, the seal of King Qin Guang was displayed quietly, its body shimmering with dark gold light, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary magical artifact.

This seal is a supreme treasure of the underworld, possessing immense power. It is not only a symbol of King Qin Guang's identity but also a deadly weapon capable of suppressing gods and demons.

With a casual smash, mountains and rivers crumble and a country is wiped out; it is truly terrifying.

After visiting the Ghost Judge Hall, Zhong Jiu went straight to the Xuanming Palace, which was his private bedroom as King Qin Guang.

Although Xuanming Palace is located in the core of Fengdu, it is an independent primordial world. Outside the palace gate, Yin soldiers are lined up and evil aura soars to the sky. The moment you push open the door, an extreme darkness wrapped with the power of stars rushes towards you, as if you have stepped into the eternal night sky.

All around was utterly silent and pitch black, except for a somber palace that stood out against the darkness, its body shrouded in the faint glow of stars and exuding an imposing aura from the heavens.

He stepped into the main hall and looked up. The stars floated overhead, seemingly within reach. Although he was in the underworld of Fengdu, he felt as if he were high in the heavens, surrounded by the heavy aura of the laws of heaven and earth.

"What a sacred place for spiritual practice!"

Zhong Jiu's eyes gleamed, his tone full of admiration, making no attempt to hide his delight.

This Xuanming Palace is a world unto itself, adjacent to the origin of the stars. The laws of heaven and earth are clearly discernible. Cultivating here will more than double the speed of enlightenment. It is simply a heaven-defying opportunity that can help him quickly comprehend high-level laws and break through bottlenecks.

From now on, Xuanming Palace will be his exclusive residence. Unless there is something extremely important, he will stay here to cultivate diligently and consolidate the strength and position of King Qin Guang.

After taking stock of the treasures that came with the title of King Qin Guang, Zhong Jiu's gaze fell on the other rewards, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. The rewards worthy of King Qin Guang were certainly not ordinary.

The first thing that caught my eye was the Haotian Mirror, whose very aura far surpassed that of ordinary spiritual treasures.

The Haotian Mirror can reflect yin and yang and all things. It can explore the heavens above and the netherworld below. Whatever Zhong Jiu wants to see, he can see it all without missing a thing.

Of course, this is on the premise that the other party did not deliberately use a heaven-defying formation to conceal the secrets of heaven; otherwise, even the Haotian Mirror would find it difficult to see through them.

Looking across the world, there are very few cultivators who can conceal themselves with formations at all times. Moreover, the Haotian Mirror can spy silently and without anyone noticing, so there is no need to worry about the other party hiding.

The Haotian Mirror's frame is entirely made of imperial gold, adorned with dragons and phoenixes, exuding a noble and imposing aura, while the mirror surface flows like water, shimmering with a faint spiritual light.