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

Zhong Jiu lightly touched the surface of the Haotian Mirror with his finger, and the scene of the mortal world instantly appeared, as clear as if he were there in person.

The person he was looking at was none other than his sister, Zhong Yingmei, whom he had longed for for seven hundred years.

Seven hundred years have passed since they last met. The little girl who needed his protection back then is now over seven hundred years old, having shed her childishness and grown into a powerful figure.

Seven hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye, but this time of separation has left Zhong Jiu with a deep sense of longing.

With the top-tier cultivation techniques and spiritual treasures he had given her years ago, Zhong Yingmei was able to crush her peers from the start and naturally wouldn't fall behind. Instead, she made great strides forward, far surpassing ordinary people.

After seven hundred years of tempering, she has reached the peak of the True Immortal Realm, and is only one step away from knocking on the door of the Profound Immortal Realm. Her strength is formidable and awe-inspiring.

Seeing this, Zhong Jiu smiled with satisfaction, his eyes filled with warmth. His sister's achievement made him even happier than when he himself broke through to a higher realm.

At the peak of the True Immortal Realm, one is already a top expert in the mortal realm. Looking at the entire mortal realm's cultivation world, there are very few who can contend with him.

Moreover, she cultivates the top-tier technique "Nine Yin Cultivation Divine Method" and has a nine-grade lotus platform protecting her body, combining offense and defense. Even if she faces an ordinary Xuanxian and cannot win, she can calmly protect herself and retreat unscathed.

For Zhong Jiu, his greatest wish is for his sister to be safe and sound and to possess formidable strength. This joy far surpasses his own breakthrough.

Even now, Zhong Yingmei still maintains that aloof and otherworldly appearance. She wears a plain-colored Taoist robe, with a jade hairpin in her hair. The green sword in her hand gleams coldly, and a lotus platform seal is faintly visible between her brows. Her temperament is both aloof and dignified.

Clearly, having cultivated to this level, Zhong Yingmei had already grasped the preciousness of the "Nine Yin Cultivation Method" and had also thoroughly refined the Nine-Rank Lotus Platform that he had secretly left in her body to protect her. Otherwise, the Lotus Platform Seal would not have appeared between her eyebrows.

Cultivators have long lifespans, and the years have never left a trace on Zhong Yingmei's face. She still has the same peerless beauty as before, but her brows have gained a touch of maturity and aloofness from the passage of time.

She stood on the edge of the cliff, long sword in hand, gazing at the surging sea of ​​clouds below. A deep sorrow lingered between her brows, and her usually cool face was now etched with worry.

"This girl seems to have a lot on her mind."

Zhong Jiu thought to himself, a hint of concern flashing in his eyes, but he did not intend to interfere.

Who in this world doesn't have some troubles and obsessions?

Moreover, Zhong Yingmei is already a powerful figure with her own path to follow. She can resolve her own troubles, and he doesn't need to interfere too much.

As long as she is doing well, possesses formidable strength, and is free from disasters and hardships, that is the best news for Zhong Jiu.

With a gentle swipe of his hand, Zhong Jiu caused the image on the Haotian Mirror to vanish instantly. Putting aside his worries, he turned his attention back to the other rewards.

The next item was the God-Slaying Whip, but Zhong Jiu glanced at it and lost interest. In his opinion, it was a useless thing.

The God-Slaying Whip is a matching item with the Investiture of the Gods. It looks extraordinary, but in reality, it is just an ordinary wooden whip, three feet six and a half inches long, with twenty-one sections. Each section is engraved with four talismans, for a total of eighty-four, which makes it seem powerful.

Although this whip can strike gods, it has a very strong limitation: it can only strike gods who have been listed on the Investiture of the Gods list, and it has no other use.

Zhong Jiu had no intention of bestowing titles upon the gods, nor did he need to suppress the deities on the Investiture of the Gods list. To him, the God-Slaying Whip was utterly useless, so he casually tossed it into his storage space and ignored it.

However, the Three Lights Divine Water caught Zhong Jiu's eye. This was a top-tier treasure in the world, a pure life-giving water that could bring withered trees back to life and give flesh to bones, possessing boundless power.

Whether it's healing wounds and prolonging life, or cultivating spiritual roots and treasures, the Three Lights Divine Water can exert miraculous effects. In critical moments, it can even defy fate and change destiny, making it a life-saving treasure.

"An avatar!"

The final reward made Zhong Jiu's eyes gleam, and his tone was full of excitement; this was what he had been looking forward to the most.

What exactly is this external avatar?

What kind of power does it possess?

Filled with curiosity, Zhong Jiu took out the reward without hesitation.

But just as he collected the reward, a system notification sounded in his mind, breaking the silence in the hall.

[Does the host wish to extract the external avatar?]

The system's voice was cold and mechanical, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhong Jiu immediately nodded: "Take it!" He certainly wouldn't miss such an incredible reward.

[This avatar is created from the host's original body and requires the consumption of a wisp of the host's soul. Please prepare accordingly!]

The system notification sounded again, and as soon as the words were spoken, something unexpected happened.

Before Zhong Jiu could react, a heart-wrenching pain instantly swept through his body, causing him to furrow his brows and his breathing to become slightly disordered.

He clearly felt that a wisp of his soul had been forcibly severed. After the wisp of soul separated from his body, it grew rapidly, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered frantically towards it, quickly condensing into a human form in front of him.

The spiritual energy surged, and the heavens and earth trembled. For a whole month, the gathering of spiritual energy never stopped until the figure completely solidified and its aura stabilized, at which point it slowly came to a halt.

The figure looked exactly like Zhong Jiu, dressed in a plain Taoist robe, with a kind face and a sincere smile. As soon as he appeared, he cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Zhong Jiu and said in a respectful tone, "Greetings, Venerable One."

"This is my avatar, the Hidden Soul!"

Zhong Jiu instantly understood, a look of realization flashing in his eyes, he now knew the origin of this incarnation.

This incarnation is Zhong Jiu, but not entirely Zhong Jiu. It was created from a wisp of obsession within Zhong Jiu's body, and while it shares the same mind as the original, it possesses its own personality.

This unwavering conviction is composed of positive qualities such as kindness, humility, and sincerity. Therefore, Yin Po is surrounded by a gentle aura, giving people a kind and gentle feeling, like a spring breeze, and is very approachable.

This unwavering conviction shaped Yin Po's unique character: compassion for all things, leniency towards those who make mistakes, yet never compromising his principles, always adhering to the path of benevolence and righteousness, and never letting things go astray.

Ultimately, the core of Hidden Soul is the concept of "benevolence and righteousness," which contrasts sharply with Zhong Jiu's decisive and ruthless nature, yet they complement each other.

Yin Po is Zhong Jiu, possessing all of Zhong Jiu's memories and emotions. The two are originally one, so when Zhong Jiu looks at him, it's like looking in a mirror, giving her a strange yet intimate feeling.

What surprised Zhong Jiu even more was that Yin Po had the cultivation level of a peak Golden Immortal as soon as he appeared.

Although he was a whole realm below the original, he was already a top-tier supernatural being in the world, enough to intimidate a region.

Just as the Hidden Soul completely solidified, the system notification sounded again, bringing an even bigger surprise.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully severed your hidden soul. This hidden soul is your avatar, connected to your true self, and can hold a position in the underworld. Please select your desired position!]

As soon as he finished speaking, a dense list of job positions appeared before Zhong Jiu's eyes: the vacant heads of the seventy-five departments of the Underworld, the four judges who had not yet been appointed, various military positions in the Underworld Army, and so on. All of them were available for appointment.

However, these positions have an upper limit, with the highest being only the third rank, which cannot reach the level of the Ten Kings of Hell. After all, the Hidden Soul is ultimately an avatar and cannot be on equal footing with the original.

"I never imagined my clone could also serve in the underworld!"

Zhong Jiu was taken aback at first, then understood, a smile flashing in his eyes, feeling it was only natural.

In ancient myths and legends, many immortals and gods held multiple positions. Their true selves roamed freely in the heavens, while their avatars served in the celestial court or the underworld, handling various affairs without interfering with each other.

Since others can do it, it's not surprising that Zhong Jiu, now the King of Qin Guang, with his formidable strength, can naturally have his clone do the same.

Looking at the complicated job list in front of him, Zhong Jiu did not hesitate at all and started filtering. He quickly determined two directions, showing his kingly demeanor in the process of making his choice.

First, he directly excluded all official positions below the third rank.

How could he, an alter ego of King Qin Guang, be relegated to a minor post?

You can't mistreat your clone.

This leaves only five positions to choose from, all of which are of the third rank, prestigious and powerful.

The first four positions are the four judges of the underworld. The position of judge of the punishment of evil is reserved for the monk who was executed. There is no need to appoint another judge; you only need to find the monk who was executed.

Chung Kau plans to exchange two of the remaining three judge positions and promote Wen Tianxiang to serve as a judge in the Underworld Law Division, which is Chung Kau's previous position. With Wen Tianxiang's integrity and ability, he will certainly be able to take on the job.

The remaining position is the City God of the Imperial Capital in the mortal realm. He is of the same rank as the Four Judges, belonging to the third grade, but with a unique status and power.

In terms of official rank, the judge is slightly higher than the city god of the capital, but in terms of actual status, the two are on par, and the city god of the capital is even more prestigious.

Because the City God of the capital city oversees all the City God Palaces in the mortal world, he is the "general agent" of the underworld in the mortal world. He holds great power to communicate between the mortal world and the underworld, and his status is extremely esteemed, far surpassing that of ordinary judges.

This is why the City God of the capital was granted the title of "Duke". It should be noted that Zhong Jiu, who is now the King of Qin Guang, is only a prince. Although the title of Duke is one rank lower, it is enough to show the importance of the City God of the capital.