Summoning the Gods: Start by creating the Eternal Night.

Death Valley

Di Shitian and his group had just arrived at the central area—the Abyss of Broken Souls.

A massive figure emerged from the shadows.

It was a giant beast resembling a Qilin, covered in black scales.

It was the ancient beast that had been subdued by Emperor Shitian.

"roar!"

The Prison-Suppressing Ancient Beast let out a low growl at Emperor Shitian.

There was no hostility whatsoever; on the contrary, there was a hint of intimacy.

Indra stepped forward, reached out and touched its head, and laughed:

"Not bad, you were honest enough not to run off while I was away."

The ancient beast that guarded the prison rubbed against his palm and let out a low growl.

"roar!"

It's as if to say, "Since you have submitted, you should keep your promise."

Indra nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Yin Zhong:

"Brother Yin, what do you think of Death Valley?"

Yin Zhong looked around, sensing the dense aura of death and poison, but a hint of approval flashed in his eyes:

"Great place!"

"This place is secluded, surrounded by poisonous and deathly auras."

"It is a natural barrier, easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it the perfect place to build the underworld."

"That's exactly what I think," Indra said with a smile.

"Then let's try setting up the Underworld Palace to see if it can isolate the death aura and poisonous gas."

"That suits me perfectly."

Yin Zhong nodded, then took out the miniature version of the underworld palace from his storage ring, and flicked his finger.

"go!"

The palace transformed into a streak of light and landed on the open ground in the center of the Soul-Severing Abyss.

"boom--!"

A deafening roar shook the earth.

A cloud of dust rose into the sky, instantly obscuring everyone's view.

The elder sister instinctively covered her mouth and nose, while the surrendered minister and the Black and White Impermanence also stared intently.

Only Di Shitian and Yin Zhong remained calm, waiting for the smoke and dust to dissipate.

A moment later, the smoke and dust gradually settled.

A magnificent palace complex suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

The palaces stretch out in a continuous line, with carved beams and painted rafters. Although they exude a gloomy and majestic air, they are also grand and imposing.

The Hall of the Ten Great Underworld Generals and Ghost Messengers, the Hall of the Six Case Officers,

Ten Yama Palaces stand on either side, while five Ghost Emperor Palaces stand in the center.

The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall and the Eastern Peak Emperor Hall are hidden in the clouds and mist.

At the very top was a palace that towered above all the other halls.

The plaque bears the four ancient characters "Yin Tianzi Fu" (Residence of the Underworld Emperor), exuding a majestic aura.

It was exactly like the underworld in myths and legends, which amazed Indra and the others.

"Wow...this is so beautiful!"

The older sister's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Hehehe, the city lord's mansion of Sin City is like a thatched hut compared to our Underworld."

The surrendered official nodded slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes:

"Such a grand scale is comparable to the palaces of the Eternal Night Space."

The Black and White Impermanence were so excited that they trembled all over. The Yin energy here was a sacred place for them to cultivate.

Just then, the gates of the underworld palace slowly opened; it was the Gate of Hell.

A sinister and majestic aura emanated from it.

A bizarre scene unfolded.

The surrounding deathly and poisonous aura seemed to have encountered a natural enemy and began to retreat frantically.

Those who couldn't retreat in time were completely devoured by the power emanating from the palace.

"The underworld appears, the gates of hell open; evil spirits must retreat, the living must stay away!"

An ancient and majestic voice echoed between heaven and earth, as if it came from the ancient underworld.

As the sound faded, the aura of the underworld spread outwards from the Abyss of Broken Souls.

Within a radius of ten thousand miles, all evil spirits trembled in fear, daring not to make the slightest move.

Outside the Gates of Hell, a massive stone tablet rises from the ground, inscribed with the three ancient characters "Gates of Hell."

Below are the eight large characters: "Exterminate evil and avoid, living people must not approach."

The brushstrokes are vigorous and powerful, exuding an inviolable majesty.

Passing through the Gates of Hell, one enters the Road to the Underworld, at the end of which lies the Bridge of Helplessness, where the silhouette of Meng Po's Pavilion can be faintly seen.

Further in, the outlines of the eighteen levels of hell become faintly visible.

"Excellent! As expected of a treasure bestowed by the monarch!"

Upon seeing this, Indra couldn't help but clap his hands in praise.

"It can even repel such terrifying poisonous gas and deathly aura."

With this palace in hand, my Underworld will have a foothold in the Central Region!

He was the first to fly into the palace complex.

"Let's go in and take a look!"

The crowd followed closely behind.

Indra arrived directly at a magnificent mansion with a plaque that read "Eastern Ghost Emperor's Mansion".

The mansion was complete with pavilions and towers, exuding an aura of royalty.

He nodded in satisfaction:

"This Eastern Ghost Emperor's Palace is indeed worthy of my status."

Yin Zhong also found his own "Western Ghost Emperor's Mansion", which was equally magnificent.

The elder sister, the surrendered minister, and the Black and White Impermanence each found a residence corresponding to their respective identities, and they were all overjoyed.

A moment later, the group gathered in the council hall of the underworld.

The atmosphere inside the council chamber was solemn.

Emperor Shitian sat in his own seat, with Yin Zhong beside him, and the others lined up on either side.

Indra spoke in a joking tone:

"I'm sure everyone has seen it; are you satisfied with this underworld?"

"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!"

The older sister and the others responded in unison, their eyes filled with excitement.

Indra nodded slightly, then his smile faded and his expression became serious.

"Okay, enough joking around."

"Now that the Underworld has been officially established, it's time for us to discuss our next steps."

He paused, then slowly spoke, a calculating glint in his eyes:

"First, we need to recruit a group of cultivators from the Central Region as peripheral members of the Underworld."

"Firstly, it can replenish manpower, and secondly, it can gather intelligence and resources from various forces to support subsequent operations."

"Secondly, the Underworld was newly established and its reputation was not yet established."

"We need to find an opportunity to show ourselves in front of the major powers in the Central Region and let them know about the existence of my Underworld."

"As for the opportunity, I already have some ideas."

"Thirdly, in Youzhou, the City of Sin has already submitted to us."

Only the Ghost King Sect, a top-tier power, remains, and they have already dealt with our Underworld.

As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain.

"When the time is right, we will completely annihilate them and make the entire Youzhou a place where my underworld reigns supreme."

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhong tapped the armrest and frowned as he spoke:

"What the Eastern Ghost Emperor said makes sense, but my Underworld is currently short-handed, so it may be difficult to implement."

"That's inevitable."

Indra had foreseen this.

"Fortunately, Sin City has already submitted to us, so we can mobilize its resources to expand outwards."

"As for the follow-up personnel, I'm sure the monarch will send reinforcements as soon as possible."

"Okay." Yin Zhong nodded in agreement.

"Then let's proceed according to your plan. I will fully cooperate."

"That's excellent."

Indra then looked at his elder sister and the surrendered minister.

"You two go to the Ghost King Sect's territory to gather information and find out their strengths and weaknesses and their movements."

"no problem!"

The older sister patted her chest and replied that she would naturally be happy to have the opportunity to go out and explore.

The surrendered official nodded, offering no objection.

Indra then turned his gaze to the Black and White Impermanence:

"Judging from your cultivation levels, it seems you are about to break through to the Celestial Realm?"

Black and White Impermanence bowed immediately and said:

"Yes, sir."

"The Yin energy of the Underworld is extremely suitable for our cultivation. We just sensed an opportunity for a breakthrough."

"Very good." Indra nodded.

"Then you should first go into seclusion in the Underworld to break through your cultivation. Once your cultivation is stable, I will give you another task."

"Yes, sir!" Black and White Impermanence replied in unison.

"Alright, everyone go about your business." Di Shitian waved his hand.

The elder sister, the surrendered minister, and the Black and White Impermanence all bowed and withdrew.

Inside the council hall, only Emperor Shitian and Yin Zhong remained.

Indra looked at Yin Zhong:

"Brother Yin, from now on, the two of us will temporarily take charge of the Underworld, overseeing the overall situation and handling affairs within the palace."

"At the same time, we should deal with any unforeseen circumstances."

Yin Zhong nodded: "Alright."

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