"Pa! Pa!" Hei Wuchang clapped his hands rhythmically at Yu Kai with admiration on his face. "Wonderful, hehe, absolutely wonderful!"
"You allowed him to wantonly destroy Evil Dog Ridge and Golden Rooster Ridge. I wonder if Lord Yama will blame us!" Bai Wuchang frowned and said worriedly.
Yu Kai's heart suddenly tightened upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. He quickly shrank back and retreated from the mecha. He strode towards them, "Brother Fan, you won't trick me, will you? I'm already guilty. If I anger the King of Hell again, I..."
"How could this be! Don't worry, your mother is defending the Demon Pass against foreign enemies and protecting the peace of the universe. It is because of them that we can enjoy this hard-earned peaceful and prosperous era. Lord Yama will certainly not blame us!" Hei Wuchang laughed loudly, grabbed Yu Kai's shoulders, and strode forward. "I tell you, I have long been dissatisfied with these guys, but due to my status, I can't easily break the rules. Hehe! Your actions today really make me feel much better."
They continued along the winding road, their steps and conversations unceasing. In a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, they soon crossed Jinji Ridge. Looking up, a magnificent and vast city loomed before them. Before it, countless ghosts surged like a tide, forming long, orderly lines and slowly marching towards the city gates. All around, ghost soldiers stood tall as pine trees, their expressions solemn and dignified, meticulously maintaining order. Looking up, they saw the three ancient and mysterious characters "Fengdu City" written in vigorous and bold strokes above the city gate, as if silently telling of the vicissitudes of time and the majesty of the underworld.
During his journey with Hei Wuchang and Bai Wuchang, Yu Kai learned that Fengdu City was the core of the underworld, holding a crucial position. The Ten Kings of Hell gathered there, personally presiding over the operation of the underworld. All souls who arrived would undergo a rigorous and impartial judgment. Their deeds of good and evil in life would be scrutinized, as if under a magnifying glass, with every detail clearly visible. Then, depending on the extent and nature of their good and evil deeds, they would be sent to different hells, where they would receive corresponding punishments or treatments, following the unwavering cycle of cause and effect.
Each of the ten Hades Kings is renowned and renowned, each with its own distinct responsibilities. Qin Guang Wang, the first gatekeeper for souls entering the underworld, receives newly departed souls and conducts preliminary examinations, determining their general tendency toward good and evil, laying the foundation for the subsequent judgment process. Yama Wang, renowned for his impartiality within the underworld, is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. He is responsible for the final judgment of the deceased. From the bench, his gaze seems to penetrate the depths of the soul, discerning all truth and falsehood, good and evil, and rendering the most impartial verdict. Zhuan Lun Wang controls the underworld's crucial reincarnation system, acting as the helmsman of fate, determining the rebirth destination of each soul. The cycle of life and death is all determined by his single thought.
King Chujiang is in charge of the Great Hell of the Living. There are many small hells in this hell, which are specifically used to punish the souls of those who committed crimes such as blasphemy, violation of morality, and physical harm to others in the human world. They are made to suffer in hell to atone for their sins in their lifetime.
Emperor Song oversaw the Black Rope Hell, where those who had been corrupt officials, abused their power for personal gain, or exploited their power to oppress the people were taken after death. The souls were bound with black ropes and subjected to various painful punishments, experiencing the justice of the judgment.
The King of Disobedience presides over the Great Hell, which targets souls who committed evil deeds in the human world, such as disobedience, disrespect for teachers and elders, and slander of others. Here, they will face various cruel punishments and reflect deeply on their mistakes.
The King of Equality oversees the Train Hell, where the souls of those who committed serious crimes such as murder, theft, and robbery in the human world are sent. The blazing flames of hell consume their sins and greed, forcing them to understand the true meaning of equality and justice amidst the intense heat and agony.
King Taishan presides over the Hell of Torment, where souls who were lazy, extravagant, and wasteful in their lives are punished. Endless heat and toil await them, teaching them the value of cherishing and working hard.
The City King is in charge of the Great Screaming Hell. The souls who cheated, lied, and spread rumors in the human world, causing pain to others or social chaos, will pay a heavy price for their false words and deeds in this hell full of screams and fear.
King Biancheng is in charge of the Copper Pillar Hell, which is specifically responsible for punishing sinners who maliciously set fires and cause fires that endanger the lives and property of others. The hot copper pillars will burn away their sins and make them remember the consequences of their evil deeds.
Under these ten Hades, four judges assist them in handling complex matters and resolving their problems. Wei Zheng, the Judge of Rewarding the Good, possesses a keen eye, accurately discerning the good deeds of souls in their lifetime, never missing a single detail and impartially bestowing the rewards they deserve. Zhong Kui, the Judge of Punishing the Evil, exudes a dignified presence and a righteous spirit that strikes fear into the hearts of evil spirits. He is responsible for punishing those who have committed many evil deeds and ensuring they receive the punishment they deserve. Lu Zhidao, the Judge of Investigation, is meticulous and perceptive, adept at thoroughly investigating the complex and difficult-to-understand stories of souls, restoring the truth, and ensuring the fairness and accuracy of trials. Cui Jue, the Judge of the Underworld, is familiar with the laws and regulations of the underworld, acting like a walking code of law, providing a precise legal basis for the trial process and ensuring the rigor and legality of the entire process.
Yu Kai also learned that there are even more terrifying existences in the deepest part of the underworld. They are Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Dongyue Taishan Emperor, Fengdu Emperor, and Earth Mother Houtu Niangniang. Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun often saves people from suffering with great compassion, and can help the suffering souls in hell to be reborn; Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva made a grand vow that he would not become a Buddha until hell is empty, and he will save all suffering beings. His compassion and perseverance shook the three realms; the Emperor of Mount Tai in the East is in charge of life and death, nobility and humbleness in the world, and his reputation is great, and he has a profound influence on the fate of all living beings in the world; the Emperor of Fengdu is one of the rulers of the underworld, commanding all ghosts and maintaining the strict order of the underworld; Houtu Niangniang, the Earth Mother, controls yin and yang, nurtures all things, and also has an unshakable respected status in the underworld. Her existence seems to be part of the foundation of the underworld, protecting the stability and tranquility of the underworld, and making this gloomy place also have a mysterious power from the root to check and balance it.
The more he learned about the complex and rigid systems of the underworld, and the renowned and powerful gods, the more deeply Yu Kai felt his own insignificance and insignificance. It was as if a heavy hammer struck his heart, stirring up waves of insignificant emotion. He was deeply aware that he was but a tiny speck of dust in the vastness of the universe. Yu Kai slowly clenched his fists, silently vowing to cultivate even more diligently and improve his strength. Only then could he rescue his mother, Da Hu, and the others, and find his own place in this boundless universe!
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