After the emergence of the ghost clan, the Netherworld is finally lively.

Within the Nine Great Ghost Cities, specters roam at night, and the Infinite Mountains echo with endless ghostly cries.

The various landscapes belonging to the Netherworld also appeared with Xuanqing's transformation.

Each major territory has been named accordingly.

Apart from the Central Ghost City, regions governed by the Eight Directions Ghost City are collectively called Eight Hongs.

For instance, the two major territories under the Eastern Ghost City are called Thorn Forest and Mulberry Fields;

Northeastern ones are called He Hill and Desolate Land; Northern ones are called Ice Accumulation and Weiyu: Western ones are called Golden Hill and Fertile Land; Southwestern ones are called Jiao Jiao and Flame Land...

Besides the Eight Hongs, there are Eight Marshes.

These Eight Marshes are in the vast tributaries of the Yellow Spring River, namely Wutong Marsh, Juqu Yuan Marsh, Great Dream Vast Marsh, Zizhu Red Marsh, Nine Districts Spring Marsh...

Beyond Eight Hongs and Eight Marshes is the boundless Chaotic Nether Sea.

The Chaotic Nether Sea also contains islands and floating continents.

Xuanqing and others even fabricated some chaotic ghosts, which will inhabit the Chaotic Nether Sea, becoming native residents.

"After this grand transformation, the territory of the Netherworld is finally enriched!"

In Central Fengdu Ghost City, Ming River benefits from Ghost Street, in front of King Pingdeng's hall.

He felt the changes in the entire world and sighed deeply: "The Netherworld will no longer be empty in the future. We now have mountains and rivers, we have the ghost clan."

"In the future, when numerous Cave Heaven Blessed Lands are perfected, those grotto miraculous treasures, blessed land spirit roots and spiritual medicines will be nurtured, then our Netherworld will certainly be full of vitality, a scene of flourishing life competing!"

"Of course!"

Wangchuan said expectantly: "When the ghost gods and ghost immortals from All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds ascend here, we can execute the preliminary operations of the Netherworld."

"The Blood Sea of Brother Ming River can accommodate countless evil spirits and fiends. After passing through Soul River into the Underworld, they can be transformed into ghost kinds."

"We can then educate these ghosts, transforming them into ghost immortals and ghost gods."

"In this way, we can continually strengthen the forces of the Netherworld, filling the current expanse of the Netherworld."

"Awaiting the future opening of reincarnation, we can turn the Underworld into a true abode for all spirits!"

By that time, as the Yellow Spring River God, Wangchuan will greatly benefit from the completion of the Netherworld.

Taixu Da Luo, Taishi Da Luo, Taichu Da Luo, Taiyi Da Luo... these are not mere dreams!

"Hehe, hehe!" Wangchuan can't help but chuckle at the thought of a beautiful future.

The small green tea tree sat atop the plaque of King Pingdeng's hall, watching the chuckling Wangchuan, and shook its head:

"The young god is not grounded enough, always dreaming too much and indulging in them, unable to extricate themselves!"

Wangchuan, unbothered, replied, "What can you know as a spirit root?"

"I know a lot. I'm an Enlightenment Tea Tree, I can easily handle the Three Thousand Great Dao, okay!" Enlightenment Tea Tree looked down at Wangchuan from its high position.

Wangchuan laughed and asked, "You know so much, why not transform and become a divine then?"

"Transforming is not interesting."

The small tea jumped off the plaque and landed on Meng Wuyou's shoulder, saying casually: "Being a spirit root is better than being a divine!"

"Haven't you seen Reincarnation Purple Lotus has already given up the idea of being a god and now turned into being a spirit root?"

"Who said Reincarnation Purple Lotus gave up being a god?"

Wangchuan said: "It's just that destiny hasn't arrived!"

"Wait till the Netherworld's reincarnation is constructed, then see if it'll still be a spirit root."

Twelfth grade Reincarnation Purple Lotus is a top-grade spiritual root. If not for the burden of Primordial Reincarnation being too great, beyond carrying, it would have taken the opportunity itself.

By then, being the Master of Reincarnation, wouldn't it be wonderful?

Nearby, Ming River looked towards Xuanqing and asked with a smile: "May I choose a ghost city, no problem?"

"What are you saying, Daoist?"

Xuanqing said: "The Western Boshong Mountain is originally reserved for your residence, why not oversee the ghost city there as you please?"

"Hehe, that's good. I've been planning to make a Wangsi City!"

Ming River hugged his Killing Sword and joyfully headed to Boshong Mountain.

Just then, the empty throne seat of King Pingdeng suddenly had a majestic ghost god appear.

[King Pingdeng] Guang Chengzi returned from the heavens, wearing a Pingtian Xuan Crown on his head, dressed in a gown, with a King's Sword hanging from his waist, holding a Jade, wearing Black Boots, and surrounded by vast virtuous light.

Simultaneously appearing were the four judges of kindness, evil, examination, and yin penalties.

These judges each had black gauze caps, rhino horn belts, toothed笏 in hand, wearing silk robes, wearing a pair of red boots, flying clouds and dispersing mists, surrounded by virtuous light.

"Minister King Pingdeng and subordinate judges salute the Great Emperor!" Guang Chengzi bowed to Xuanqing.

The four judges also knelt.

"Rise!"

Xuanqing lifted the ghost gods and nodded slightly: "You are expedient in action."

"The matters of the Netherworld are the matters of the humble minister! With changes in the Netherworld, I naturally have to come to see."

In front of subordinates, Guang Chengzi was exceptionally solemn, fully assuming the role of King Pingdeng.

He said: "I also have one matter this time, which is to bring my capable subordinates to visit the Netherworld."

"To prepare for the upcoming connection between the Netherworld and All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds."

"I beg the Great Emperor's permission!"

When Guang Chengzi said this, the four judges behind him secretly looked to Xuanqing, their eyes full of anticipation.

"I beg the Great Emperor's permission!"

They assisted Guang Chengzi in governing the Yin Department, with exceptional merit.

This time Guang Chengzi brought them, firstly to leave an impression in front of Xuanqing; secondly to give them a holiday, right to tour the Netherworld; thirdly to pick a Cave Heaven Blessed Land for their subordinates, as they will work there eventually!

Now, each Cave Heaven Blessed Land in the Netherworld is forming, pick early to enjoy.

Xuanqing looked at the devout five ghost gods and nodded with a smile: "Granted!"

With just this one word, the four judges are overjoyed.

Guang Chengzi beamed with delight: "Thank you Great Emperor!"

The four judges also followed in thanks.

Xuanqing waved to show them free to act, and the ghost gods left with gratitude.

"Guang Chengzi suddenly being so serious is quite uncustomary!" Meng Wuyou watched the stately journey of [King Pingdeng] Guang Chengzi and shook her head with a laugh.

And soon after, [King Chui Jiang] Chi Jingzi also led his group to the Netherworld.

"Minister King Chui Jiang salutes the Great Emperor!" Chi Jingzi brought several dignified Ghost Generals.

"Minister King Songdi salutes the Great Emperor!" The Netherworld's Third Hall Master, [King Songdi] Huang Long True Master followed with Ox Head and Horse Face.

"Minister King Zhuanlun salutes the Great Emperor!" The Tenth Hall Master, [King Zhuanlun] Ju Liusun came with Black and White Impermanence two great ghost gods.

Following this were [King Biancheng] Spiritual Treasure Grand Master, [King Taishan] Taiyi True Master, [King Dushi] True Master Yu Ding...

One by one, the Yan Juns returned to the Netherworld with their confidants.

"We've already met, now let's scatter!"

Xuanqing waved with a smile: "Pick some Cave Mansions for temporary residence, no need to linger, the various Underworlds still need you to guard them."

The Yan Juns laughed: "We dare not delay official duties!"

"We have already dissolved the Dao bodies stationed when we came."

The implication was nothing more than having come back with great difficulty, so of course they should take a proper vacation.

Oh no, it was an investigation.

"We are all here to study and learn about the passage to All Heavens that is about to open in the Ghost City!"

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Western Nether Sea.

Within the boundless darkness, countless islands were scattered like stars, adorning the sea.

On an island enveloped by chaotic mist, several stealthy figures arrived.

"Everyone be cautious, my Divine Treasure Dao Fruit can help conceal our traces, as long as we don't expose ourselves within three incense sticks' time, we won't be discovered!"

The Divine Hidden Demon God whispered quietly: "Here, everyone's identity will materialize, we are but a blade of grass, a leaf, a handful of earth in the Netherworld... very inconspicuous."

"So absolutely do not reveal your identity."

"Once time is up, we will cease exploration and retreat immediately!"

"Alright!"

The Primordial Qilin and Qiankun Daoist nodded.

They were ultimately drawn by the commotion in the Netherworld, personally coming to see the situation.

Meanwhile, not far from them, on another island.

[Yin Lord] Jiu Feng quietly descended into the Netherworld.

By her side stood a young man wearing a hooded hat.

He continually tightened his robe, his body slightly trembling, seemingly wanting to hide himself.

"Fear Daoist, this place is dark and difficult to understand, all perils are unknown, we need to be cautious." [Yin Lord] Jiu Feng said solemnly.

She, due to the special nature of her Dao Fruit, perceived the changes in the Netherworld.

Jiu Feng even sensed the presence that belonged to [landlord] Zhe Dan.

Thus she volunteered to explore the Netherworld with the Fear Demon God.

"Al... alright!" The Fear Demon God, hidden in the hood, pursed his lips, almost emitting a quivering sound,

he was another aid successfully summoned by Shen Ni.

His Great Dao represents fear!

"Let's go!"

The two Demon Gods advanced through the chaotic mist.

Both factions silently explored the Chaotic Nether Sea without encountering each other.

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"Elder brother, isn't it improper for us to bypass the main gate and sneak in?"

Still within the Western Nether Sea, Jieyin Daoist and Zhunti Daoist were mingled among a group of chaotic ghosts.

Zhunti couldn't comprehend Jieyin's actions: "Elder brother isn't acquainted with Fengdu Daoist?"

"It's different."

Jieyin Daoist replied with a chuckle: "What you see coming through the main gate is different from what you see sneaking in."

Zhunti had no words to counter.

He could only follow Jieyin, transforming into a chaotic ghost, flying with the grand procession toward a certain direction.

"Is there light ahead?"

After flying for an unknown time, the sky suddenly burst into glorious light, filled with splendid hues, and abundant Immortal Qi overflowed in all directions.

A towering and pitch-black Divine Mountain stood majestically, the sinister aura and mighty air coexisting, forming a subtle balance.

On the high platform of the Divine Mountain, an Immortal Scripture emitted a shimmering light.

The majestic and glorious celestial music reached the ears, along with the magnificent sound of thunder, and the mysterious Dao rhythm...

Below the Divine Mountain, the listeners were neither beasts nor birds but something akin to scales and armor.

It was a vast mass of dark, ebony-colored ghostly beings, numbering in the tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands!

The ghostly beings encircled the pitch-black Divine Mountain layer upon layer, forming ring after ring.

The innermost circle consisted of major ghostly beings among the Ghost Clan, the middle had several small ghostly beings with spiritual wisdom, and the outer circle was formed by ghosts drifting above the Blood Sea.

What typically instilled the greatest fear and apprehension in ghostly beings—Divine radiance, Immortal Qi, Dao sounds, and thunder—

at this moment, became the supreme treasure they eagerly sought and competed to witness.

Even the soulless, resentful spirits without a trace of wisdom felt a natural urge to listen to the Dao, yet they were incredibly frightened and fearful of the thunder and Immortal Qi, thus they stayed near yet distant from the Divine Mountain, lingering in the outermost circle.

"Is this the Netherworld's method for enlightening Ghost Immortals?"

Among the outermost circle of remnants souls, a decapitated soul suddenly scratched its neck.

Zhen Yuanzi "looked" toward the Divine Mountain and found the automatically looping Immortal Scripture quite intriguing.

He was genuinely curious about the changes in the Netherworld.

Thus he transformed into a wisp of soul and merged into the Blood Sea, drifting toward the chaotic Nether Sea via the Soul River.

"It's too smooth, something feels uneasy."

Zhen Yuanzi felt apprehensive.

Before entering, he worried about being discovered, constantly feeling uneasy.

Now that he had smoothly entered, he wasn't relieved; instead, his unease grew.

He knew the Netherworld was vast, sneaking in here was akin to slipping from the Heavenly Realm to the Primordial Land, finding a spot to hide shouldn't pose much of a problem.

"Since I've come, better settle down!"

Zhen Yuanzi comforted himself.

"Anyway, I'm definitely not the only one who came."

"Even if there's trouble, it won't be just me bearing the brunt!"

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ps: The land of Eight Hongs, "Huainanzi·Earth Shape Instruction": "Beyond the nine provinces, there are eight yin... Beyond eight yin, there are eight hongs, with each square measuring a thousand miles. Northeastern is He Qiu, then Desolate Land; eastern is Thorn Forest, then Mulberry Field; southeastern is Da Qiong, then Numerous Women..."

This is adapted as the Netherworld's terrain.

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