In the Netherworld, on one side of the deep Palace of Hell, the shadow of a side hall stretches quietly, called the "Hall of Life and Death".
It was leisure time in the afternoon, and the place was caressed by a light layer of mist, making it look particularly quiet, with almost no wandering soul to be found.
In this silence, it seems that even the pace of time has slowed down, making this moment of tranquility all the more precious.
In this pivotal place of reincarnation in the six realms, the ghost servants in the Hall of Life and Death follow a strict rotation system. Twelve hours a day, they deal with the intertwining of life and death without interruption. They fight continuously for six and a half days.
Only then can I have half a day to spare.
This kind of hard work cannot be understood without personal experience, so when this rare time of rest comes, all the ghosts are relieved, and they all cherish this precious opportunity to escape from the heavy work and take a breather.
The judgment system of Heaven is also unique here. It does not value endless overtime and formal hard work, but focuses on performance-the problems you solved and the lost souls you saved.
, all are witnesses of achievements.
If you can make a contribution to the Netherworld, you will naturally be honored and favored; on the contrary, if you make any omissions, you will not be able to escape punishment.
This kind of fairness made every ghost worker know that working overtime was useless. So they all ran out at this moment. Most people would not dare to come to this kind of place anyway.
After a while, Black and White Wuchang strode into the lobby with a leisurely and contented attitude. After looking around, they found that there was nothing wrong. A relaxed smile appeared on the corners of their mouths, and then they waved to the door in tacit agreement.
Agarwood and an alert little yellow cat, as if responding to some secret call, tiptoed, walked lightly and cautiously, sneaking, sneaking, and timidly, quietly slipped into this deep space.
Stepping into the lobby, Chen Xiang's eyes quickly scanned the surroundings. He saw that the room was empty and mysterious, except for a strange pure black luminous column standing in the center. It exuded a faint light and seemed to contain endless power and secrets. Apart from that,
Outside, there is nothing else.
"Where is the book of life and death?" Chen Xiang's curiosity drove him to ask softly.
When Bai Wuchang heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. The laughter contained both the aftertaste of the past and relief from the current situation: "Oh, what age are we in now, and we still mention that old book of life and death.
I think back then, when the Great Sage Qitian was so angry, all the books of life and death in the underworld were destroyed and burned completely, and the Three Realms were in turmoil for a long time."
He paused, and his tone became a little more solemn: "However, after learning from the painful experience, the Judiciary God joined hands with our underworld, and the compassionate Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to jointly create a pioneering work - to treat the innate spiritual treasure.
The Book of Life and Death has been completely reformed and optimized.
From then on, the Book of Life and Death was no longer shown in the form of a traditional book, but turned into a mysterious cylinder in front of you. It possesses unimaginable intelligence and efficiency, and automatically handles every change in the cycle of life and death with accuracy every day.
The earth conveys to us the instructions of seducing the soul and reincarnation."
"What's even better," Hei Wuchang added at the right time, his eyes flashing with admiration for the new power, "This new type of book of life and death is also closely connected to the heaven, and has a cloud backup. Even if this side of the underworld is destroyed, it will be restored in a short time.
Can get back the backup data from Heaven.
If you want to check past files, you only need to whisper to it and tell it the location, time and person you want to query, and it will respond immediately, demonstrating its amazing information retrieval capabilities."
Such an explanation made Chen Xiang feel more awe and curious about the black cylinder in front of her.
Afterwards, Chen Xiang stepped forward with curiosity and took a closer look at this mysterious cylinder. It was crystal clear, like a flawless work of art, but if you look closely, you can discover its mystery.
A thin, gauze-like transparent mask gently wraps the cylinder, and inside are countless tiny, almost indiscernible small particles that are closely intertwined. They seem to contain the rhythm of life, and from time to time they bloom with brilliant and colorful light, making the
People are amazed.
"It's so magical!" Chen Xiang secretly exclaimed. Although he didn't know anything about the mystery, he could not help but feel awe and admiration. "This thing looks very powerful!"
At this time, Black and White Wuchang had quietly retreated outside the door and assumed the responsibility of guarding.
Chenxiang took a deep breath, mustered up her courage, and whispered to the column: "Hello, life and death book, please help me check Chen Chenxiang's life and death file in Chenjia Village, Huashan Prefecture."
Before he finished speaking, a crisp sound of "dip--" broke the silence, and then, a piece of light paper slowly flew out from the surface of the cylinder, and finally landed steadily in Chen Xiang's outstretched palm.
Chen Xiang quickly lowered his head to check, and saw the words "Died at the age of eighty" written clearly at the end of the paper, and he couldn't help but feel an indescribable joy in his heart.
You know, in Chenjiacun, it is extremely rare to live to the age of sixty, but he can predict that there will be eighty years. How can this not make him feel good?
Wuhu!
However, happiness is always short-lived.
After calming down for a while, a new concern arose in Chen Xiang's heart. He looked at the Book of Life and Death again and asked solemnly: "Hello, Book of Life and Death, I also want to check the life and death files of my mother and uncle."
As soon as these words were spoken, the black stone pillar seemed to sense some unusual aura, and the light on it instantly became rapid and intense, and the light spots flashed rapidly like stars.
Then, the light spots flickered more and more frequently, and the color gradually changed from the initial red to fiery, and even wisps of white smoke began to linger on it. The entire underworld seemed to tremble slightly due to this sudden power.
Chen Xiang was so startled by this sudden change that he almost lost his balance and fell to the ground. He stared at the scene in front of him with wide eyes and astonishment on his face: "This... what on earth is going on?"
They were in black and white, their expressions suddenly changed, and they rushed into the lobby almost instinctively. The sight in front of them made them panic instantly.
Bai Wuchang tried hard to search in her memory. After a while, she slapped her forehead and recalled a past event: "I remembered it! This situation has happened to the old drunkard King Qin Guang before! He drank too much that time
On a whim, I asked about the life span of the God of Justice, and the book of life and death almost exploded!"
She frowned, and the doubts in her heart were even worse: "But I remember clearly. Later, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva personally took action and not only calmed down the storm, but also set up special restrictions to block the names of noble gods including the God of Justice, Yang Jian, etc.
And the query authority of the priesthood to prevent this kind of incident from happening again!"
Thinking of this, Bai Wuchang's heart suddenly tightened, and a shocking thought came to his mind: "Could it be... Could it be that Chen Xiang is so bold as to ask about the Jade Emperor's lifespan?!"
She complained secretly, knowing that this was no small matter. If it was not handled properly, the whole underworld would suffer.
"Hurry! Stop!" Bai Wuchang shouted hurriedly, with unquestionable determination in his voice, "Hello, Book of Life and Death, stop the current inquiry immediately!"
"Dip -" Following his command, the light on the black stone pillar finally stopped flashing crazily, but the dazzling red color and the white smoke that filled the entire room seemed to silently tell the thrilling story just now.
"Swish, swish, swish -" The air seemed to be torn apart by invisible hands, and several black streams of light suddenly descended into the Hall of Life and Death, carrying an indescribable pressure.
The leader has a fair face, a tiara on his head, and the sachets hanging down from both sides are gently swaying. He is like an ancient emperor. He is wearing a ruffled lapel, wide-sleeved robe, and long boots. Every step he takes reveals his supreme dignity.
of majesty and dignity.
Lord of the Underworld, King Yama is here in person.
Following closely behind him was a ghost official with a fierce face and a formidable aura. He held a book of life and death and a soul-stirring pen, his eyes were like torches, and he glared angrily at the black and white Wu Chang who was kneeling on the ground, as if he was ready to impose severe punishment at any time.
Next to King Yama, stood a monk. He wore a Vairocana crown and a golden cassock. He held a tin staff in his left hand and lightly held a blooming lotus in his right hand. His face was compassionate yet solemn. He was Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
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His arrival added a touch of gentleness to the tense atmosphere.
Everyone looked around and quickly captured the tension and chaos at the scene, and also understood the whole story.
The judge's voice was cold and powerful, and he pronounced the verdict directly: "Come here! Black and White Wuchang was immediately relieved of his duty of seducing souls and demanding lives, and was demoted to the city gate to guard the gate! As for this mortal, who dares to break into the underworld and abuse the Book of Life and Death, he should be jailed
Eighteen levels of hell, I will be punished for a hundred years first to serve as a warning to others!"
"Your Majesty, please spare my life!" Hearing these words, Black and White Wuchang turned pale and begged for mercy again and again.
Chen Xiang was also dumbfounded. He saw that the atmosphere in the Hall of Life and Death was solemn, and he seemed to be in an inescapable whirlpool. He quickly looked around and became even more dumbfounded.
Where is Le Ye?
He thought something was wrong in his heart. He recalled that when he was in trouble since childhood, Le Ye was always the fastest runner, but now it was obvious that he had already escaped.
The key is that he hasn’t left yet!
Woohoo~
...
Outside the heavy stone gate of the Palace of Hell, Chenxiang was held hostage by two selfless ghosts. His face was pale, and he was frightened and cried: "I'm wronged! I really didn't mean it, I was wrong, wuwuwu
~".
At this moment, his mind was like a revolving lantern flashing through the various horrific punishments of the eighteen levels of hell depicted on the stage. Every scene made him shudder, and the fear in his heart was infinitely magnified.
Tongue Pulling Hell: For sinners who sow dissension, slander others, have smooth tongues, and lie and deceive others. The devil will open their mouths, clamp their tongues with iron pliers, and slowly stretch and pull them until they are pulled out.
Scissors Hell: It is specially set up for those who induce widows to remarry or set up matchmakers for them. They will have ten fingers cut off as punishment.
Steamer Hell: Set up for gossips who slander others and spread rumors. They will be thrown into a steamer to steam and experience extreme pain.
Bronze Pillar Hell: For those who maliciously set fires and kill people. They will take off their clothes, hug a red copper pillar, and feel the pain of burning fire.
Iceberg Hell: It is specially designed for evil women who murder their husbands, have affairs with others, have malicious abortions, and people who are addicted to gambling and are unfilial and unkind. They will take off their clothes and climb the iceberg to experience the pain of the cold.
Oil Pot Hell: For sinners who engage in pornography, bully the weak, and abduct women and children. They will be stripped naked and thrown into a hot oil pot, where they will be tortured.
...
Chenxiang knew that once he stepped into the eighteen levels of hell, he would be doomed. He struggled desperately, hoping to find a chance of survival, but the cruel reality made him fall into deeper despair.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Le Ye, save me!" Chenxiang made her last cry in the abyss of despair, with endless sadness and helplessness in her voice.
At this critical moment, a white figure, like the light of dawn, suddenly stood between him and the gate of hell.
Chenxiang raised her head suddenly and saw the old man with a warm smile whom she had met by chance by the river, looking at her tenderly, his eyes full of comfort and encouragement.
At this critical moment of life and death, Chen Xiang seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and shouted urgently like a doctor in a hurry:
"Uncle, help me! I really didn't mean to destroy the book of life and death. I just wanted to know the safety of my mother and uncle. I didn't expect... I didn't expect that the book of life and death would have problems on its own..."
However, before he finished speaking, the entire space seemed to be shaken by an invisible force, and the world suddenly became extremely silent. In the complete silence, only the rapid breathing of agarwood could be heard.
Immediately afterwards, a majestic and solemn voice resounded through the sky: "Meet the God of Justice!"
Following this order, the ghosts who were standing still, the ghosts who were kneeling and worshiping, and even the entire living beings in the Palace of Hell seemed to be pulled by an invisible force. They knelt down one after another and worshiped this sudden man devoutly.
The noble gods appeared.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chen Xiang's eyes widened in shock, and his mouth slowly opened, as if he could swallow an egg, with a look of disbelief on his face.
Yang Jian, the legendary god of justice, spoke calmly but with unquestionable majesty: "Forgive me."
As Yang Jian's words fell, the streets that had been silent due to his appearance gradually returned to the bustle of the past, but this bustling was mixed with a hint of caution that was not easy to detect.
Countless ghosts are wandering between curiosity and awe. They subconsciously keep a distance from the god of justice, for fear that their insignificant existence will offend the god in charge of punishment.
In their eyes, Yang Jian was surrounded by an indescribable aura, which was the strongest and most yang unique to the power of thunder and lightning, and was the purest symbol of justice and punishment in heaven and earth.
This power is undoubtedly a fatal threat to Yinhun.
Even the bravest ghost can't help but feel frightened when approaching him, as if his soul is trembling, for fear that he will be torn to pieces by the invisible power of thunder and lightning accidentally, and will be wiped out from then on, without any hope of transcendence.
Shaking the folding fan in his hand, Yang Jian's eyes lightly glanced at Agarwood, an indifferent smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he asked slowly: "What crime did this person commit to deserve to be sent to the eighteenth level of hell?
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When the judge heard this, he quickly bowed and replied: "Report to the God of Justice, this son Chenxiang not only blackmailed the black and white impermanence who guarded the underworld, but also broke into the Yama Palace privately in violation of heavy regulations, spied on the secrets of heaven, and improperly manipulated the book of life and death.
It almost caused the Book of Life and Death to collapse, seriously disrupted the order of the underworld, and its actions have endangered the peace of the three realms."
Hearing this, Yang Jian smiled softly, shook his head and said: "The matter of the life and death book is actually my negligence. When it was first established, I did not fully consider the need for family inquiries. I will correct these mistakes."
When the judge heard this, his eyes widened, as if he realized something important, and then he asked hesitantly: "So, about agarwood..."
Yang Jian gently waved his folding fan and said softly: "According to the newly enacted principle of avoidance of relatives by heaven, if you ask me about this, you are asking the wrong person."
When the judge heard this, he suddenly realized and quickly responded: "Yes, yes, what the God of Justice said is absolutely true!
Someone, please quickly untie Agarwood. In addition, Black and White, as important ministers of the underworld, dared to threaten mortals due to work mistakes, and even tried to tamper with the book of life and death privately. Their behavior was bad and they should be severely punished.
But considering that they have worked hard for many years and their merits and demerits are equal, each of them will be recorded as having a major offense and be punished with a hundred floggings as punishment!"
"As for Agarwood," the judge continued, "due to my mistake in the underworld, he suffered physical and mental damage, so he should be compensated. I will give him twenty years of life as an appeasement. This fee should be deducted from my salary."
"Yes!" All the ghosts responded in unison and took action quickly.
When Chen Xiang heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but cheered: "Okay!"
And the black and white impermanence guarding the city gate far away:???
