I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

In the underworld, in Fengdu City, the main hall was filled with yin energy and eerie ghost fires. On the throne of the Ten Kings of Hell, King Qin Guang sat at the head, the Book of Life and Death in his hand emitting a faint black light, making his face appear even more gloomy.

Your Highness, the two Yin Generals, one with golden shackles and the other with silver chains, stood on either side of you, their faces solemn. Behind them stood the Desolate Emperor, Yun Xi, Wang Teng, and others, creating a tense atmosphere.

"Golden shackles, silver chains, are you really going to protect that brat surnamed Jiang?"

King Qin Guang’s voice was deep and carried a hint of authority, “What right does an outsider have to sit in the position of Lord of the Underworld?”
Although Lady Pingxin has issued a decree, the Underworld is the hub of the Three Realms; how can it be entrusted to a mere, inexperienced Golden Immortal?

Jin Jia stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "King Qin Guang, Jiang Zhenjun is the leader of the Human Sect, wielding the Great Evolution Heavenly Book and the God-Slaying Whip, and has been personally appointed by the Empress as the Lord of the Underworld."

If you have any objections, you can discuss them with Master Jiang in person. Why make such a fuss here?

"Discuss?"

King Qin Guang sneered, turning a page of the Book of Life and Death in his hand, from which the faint wails of countless souls could be heard. "I am in charge of the Book of Life and Death, judging the cause and effect of the Three Realms. If Jiang Wang has the ability, then come before me to prove it!"

If he can't even withstand my Book of Life and Death, what right does he have to command the officials of the Underworld?

The Desolate Emperor grew impatient and stepped forward, exclaiming with boundless arrogance, "King Qin Guang, your words are far too arrogant!"

Fellow Daoist Jiang is the leader of the Human Sect, and his cultivation and supernatural powers are no less than yours.

If you're not convinced, you can have a fair fight with him. What kind of hero resorts to these empty words?

"A fair fight?"

King Qin Guang's gaze turned cold as he swept it toward the Desolate Emperor, "Emperor Shi, although your world of Shrouding the Heavens is powerful, the Underworld is a primordial land, and it is not for outsiders to interfere!"
"Today I will test what Jiang Wang is capable of, daring to sit on the throne of the Lord of the Underworld!"

Before he could finish speaking, a clear laugh came from outside the hall: "King Qin Guang, do you want to test my abilities, Jiang Wang?"
Okay, here I come!

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Jiang Wang holding the Nightfall Spear, stepping into the main hall, surrounded by golden light, his aura as imposing as a rainbow.

He looked directly at King Qin Guang, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "I heard you don't submit to me?"
Okay, the Book of Life and Death, is it?
"Take it out! I want to see if your Book of Life and Death can determine my karma!"

King Qin Guang's eyes narrowed, and he slammed his palm onto the Book of Life and Death. A burst of black light erupted, and a chilling wind howled through the hall, accompanied by the wailing of ghosts and the howling of wolves: "Jiang Wang, since you dare to come, let me see just how much this Hunyuan Golden Immortal is worth!"

Jiang Wang laughed heartily, his Night-Startling Spear trembled, and a silver light pierced through the yin energy, pointing directly at King Qin Guang: "Enough nonsense, let's do it!"

Let me see just how powerful the top seat of the Ten Kings of Hell really is!

Inside the main hall, yin energy clashed with golden light, and the fighting spirit soared to the sky. Everyone held their breath and waited for the duel between the Lord of the Underworld and Yama, the King of Hell.

Jiang Wang, however, was perfectly clear-headed, thinking to himself, "King Qin Guang, Mount Ling, Ksitigarbha... this show is getting more and more interesting!"

Holding the Night-Startling Spear, Jiang Wang stood in the center of the main hall of Fengdu City, surrounded by golden light, his aura as imposing as a rainbow. His gaze pierced through King Qin Guang, and a mocking smile played on his lips.

A chilling wind howled within the hall, the black light of the Book of Life and Death mingling with the gleam of Jiang Wang's spear, and an invisible pressure permeated the air.

The two Yin generals, Jin Shackled and Yin Locked, stood on either side, their eyes solemn. Huang Tiandi, Yun Xi, Wang Teng, and others stood behind Jiang Wang, their eyes warily locked on King Qin Guang.

"King Qin Guang, your Book of Life and Death is said to be able to judge the cause and effect of the three realms. Today I want to see whether your book is stronger or my Night-Startling Spear is faster!"

Jiang Wang's voice was clear and bright, with a hint of provocation. He flicked the tip of his spear slightly, and the silver light cut through the yin energy, as if to tear apart the solemn atmosphere of the entire hall.

King Qin Guang snorted coldly, placed his palm on the Book of Life and Death, and black light surged. Countless wails of souls faintly emanated from the book, and a cold wind transformed into countless ghostly shadows, sweeping towards Jiang Wang.

"Jiang Wang, you are nothing but a Hunyuan Golden Immortal, yet you dare to utter such arrogant words!"

"I, the King, preside over the First Hall, judging life and death, and determining reincarnation. Today, I will show you the true majesty of the Underworld!"

Jiang Wang laughed heartily, his body motionless, and with a sudden swing of the Night-Shocking Spear, the spear light was like a rainbow, shattering all the ghostly figures that rushed towards him, turning them into wisps of black smoke and dissipating.

"King Qin Guang, stop trying to scare people with these ghostly figures!"
If you're truly capable, don't hide behind the Book of Life and Death. Come, let's fight each other fair and square!

"Fair and upright?"

A cold glint flashed in King Qin Guang's eyes. He turned a page of the Book of Life and Death, and mysterious runes appeared on the page, seemingly outlining the trajectory of Jiang Wang's fate.

"Jiang Wang, in your previous life you were Jiang Taigong, who determined the divine positions of the Three Realms on the Investiture of the Gods, and your karma is deeply intertwined!"

Today, I, the King, will use the Book of Life and Death to judge your karma and see how you escape!

Jiang Wang felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed an invisible pressure surging from the Book of Life and Death, as if trying to drag his soul into endless reincarnation.

He sneered, and the Great Evolution Heavenly Book in his hand suddenly unfolded. Eighty-four innate talismans transformed into stars, circling around his body and forming a dazzling golden Tai Chi Bagua diagram.

"Judging my cause and effect?"
King Qin Guang, your Book of Life and Death is powerful, but it's still a bit short of suppressing me, Jiang Wang!
"The Great Evolution Heavenly Book, settled!"

The Tai Chi Bagua diagram shone brightly, colliding with the black light of the Book of Life and Death. A piercing roar erupted in the hall, and the yin energy intertwined with the golden light, causing the floor tiles of the hall to crack inch by inch.

The Golden Shackles and Silver Locks exchanged a glance and took several steps back in unison. The Desolate Emperor stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, this King Qin Guang is no simple man. The power of cause and effect in the Book of Life and Death is troublesome even for the Heavenly Emperors of our world of Shrouding the Heavens. Are you confident?"

Jiang Wang didn't turn his head and said loudly, "Fellow Daoist Shi, don't worry, this old fellow is just bluffing by relying on the Book of Life and Death!"
"Watch me break him!"

He formed hand seals, causing the Great Evolution Heavenly Book to flip, and the talismans transformed into long rivers of golden light that rushed towards the Book of Life and Death, attempting to suppress it.

Upon seeing this, King Qin Guang's expression changed slightly. He slammed his hand on the Book of Life and Death and shouted, "Jiang Wang, do you really think the Great Evolution Heavenly Book can stop my Book of Life and Death?"

The cycle of reincarnation in the underworld is entirely in my hands!

"Ghost soldiers, heed my command! Deploy the Ten Directions Netherworld Array!"

Outside the main hall, a cold wind suddenly rose, and countless ghost soldiers emerged from the depths of the underworld, wielding black spears and with eerie green flames flickering in their eyes. They quickly formed a huge array, surrounding Jiang Wang completely.

The Yin energy within the formation surged like a tide, seemingly threatening to devour Jiang Wang's true energy completely.

"Ghost soldiers?"

Jiang Wang sneered, and with a sudden stomp of his Night-Shocking Spear on the ground, a ring of silver light burst forth from the spear, forcefully dispersing the approaching Yin energy.

"King Qin Guang, your ghost soldiers are nothing but wandering souls and ghosts. Do you think you can trap me?"
"Watch me shatter it with a single shot!"

His figure moved like lightning, the tip of his spear drawing countless silver arcs, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky. Every strike was incredibly precise, slicing the Yin soldiers to pieces.

Although there were many ghost soldiers, they could not get close to him. Jiang Wang was as if he were in an empty place. Wherever the spear light was aimed, the ghost energy scattered.

King Qin Guang's eyes darkened, and the Book of Life and Death in his hand shone even brighter as he shouted, "Jiang Wang, don't be so arrogant!"
The Book of Life and Death judges cause and effect, and locks souls!

A beam of black light flew out from the book, shooting straight at Jiang Wang's brow, as if to steal his soul.

Jiang Wang's heart trembled, and the Great Evolution Heavenly Book in his sea of ​​consciousness automatically turned, with eighty-four talismans transforming into a golden light screen that blocked his brow.

The black light crashed into the light screen, producing a piercing collision sound. Jiang Wang groaned, took half a step back, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"Good heavens, this Book of Life and Death is indeed quite something!"

Seeing this, the Desolate Emperor frowned and shouted, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, I'm here to help you!" He waved his hands, and a beam of celestial light that blotted out the sky burst forth from his palms, transforming into countless stars that crashed into the Yin Soldier Formation, instantly tearing a crack in the formation.

Yunxi and Wang Teng were not to be outdone, each unleashing their magical treasures. Immortal light and sword energy intertwined, and together with Jiang Wang, they shattered the Yin army formation.

The man in golden shackles and silver chains exchanged a glance and said in unison, “True Lord Jiang, King Qin Guang relies on the Book of Life and Death, and his Yin energy is boundless. We will help you suppress him!”

The two Yin generals attacked simultaneously, their golden shackles and silver chains transforming into two streaks of light that coiled around the Book of Life and Death, attempting to seal it.

King Qin Guang roared, "Golden shackles and silver chains, how dare you betray the Underworld?!"

Jin Jia said in a deep voice, "King Qin Guang, Jiang Zhenjun is the Lord of the Underworld personally appointed by the Empress. We obey the Empress's decree, so how can we be accused of betrayal?"
Stop immediately, lest you make a mistake!

King Qin Guang sneered: "Although Lady Pingxin is strong, the affairs of the underworld are not for the Human Sect to interfere with!"
"Jiang Wang, if you do not lose today, I swear I will not rest!"

He made hand seals, and the Book of Life and Death flew into the air, transforming into a huge vortex of black light. Countless wronged souls roared within the vortex, seemingly trying to devour the entire hall.

Jiang Wang's gaze sharpened, and he raised the Nightfall Spear high in his hand. His internal primordial energy surged wildly as he shouted, "King Qin Guang, your Book of Life and Death is nothing but an account book written by a judge. How dare you be so arrogant in front of me?"

"God-Slaying Whip, come forth!"

With a thought, a golden light flashed between his brows, and a golden whip shadow flew out from the Great Evolution Heavenly Book, hovering above his head, faintly accompanied by the sounds of dragon roars and tiger howls.

The moment the God-Slaying Whip appeared, everyone in the hall was shocked. A hint of amazement flashed in the eyes of the Desolate Emperor: "What a treasure!"

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, this God-Slaying Whip is truly extraordinary!"

The golden shackles and silver chains beamed with joy, exclaiming in unison, "True Lord Jiang, the God-Slaying Whip is a supreme treasure of the Investiture of the Gods, capable of suppressing all divine souls. King Qin Guang is in trouble now!"

King Qin Guang's expression changed slightly, but he forced himself to remain calm and sneered, "The God-Slaying Whip?"

Hmph, it's nothing but rotten stuff, yet it dares to suppress my Book of Life and Death.
"Jiang Wang, prepare to die!"

He pushed hard with both hands, causing the vortex of the Book of Life and Death to spin faster, and the Yin energy, like a sea, pressed down on Jiang Wang.

Jiang Wang was unfazed. He swung his God-Slaying Whip, and golden light transformed into a long rainbow, striking the vortex of the Book of Life and Death.

The golden light and the black light collided, unleashing a deafening roar. The entire hall shook violently, the Yin Soldier Formation collapsed instantly, and countless Yin Soldiers turned into black smoke and vanished.

"impossible!"

King Qin Guang was filled with shock and rage; the Book of Life and Death dimmed, and cracks began to appear.

"How can your God-Slaying Whip be so powerful?!"

Jiang Wang laughed heartily, stepped forward, and swung the God-Slaying Whip three times in succession. Each strike carried boundless power, causing the Book of Life and Death to wail incessantly.

"King Qin Guang, didn't you want to judge my karma?"

"Come on, let's see what other tricks you have up your sleeve!"

King Qin Guang gritted his teeth and tried his best to activate the Book of Life and Death to launch a counterattack, but he saw that the Tai Chi Bagua diagram around Jiang Wang rose again, and the talismans turned into a galaxy, suppressing the Book of Life and Death.

Jiang Wang said loudly, "King Qin Guang, the Lord of the Underworld was personally appointed by the Queen. If you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me for showing no mercy with my God-Slaying Whip!"

Just then, a clear voice rang out from outside the hall: "Stop!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a golden light flash by. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sat on a lotus platform and slowly stepped into the hall. Beside him, Di Ting roared, and the Buddha's light shone everywhere, dispelling the yin energy in the hall.

"Ksitigarbha?"

Jiang Wang raised an eyebrow, put away the God-Slaying Whip, and sneered, "Bodhisattva, you've come at the right time. This King Qin Guang is not convinced that I rule the Underworld. Is there someone behind him?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva smiled slightly and put his hands together in prayer: "True Lord Jiang has misunderstood."

This humble monk has come only to advise King Qin Guang not to make a mistake.

The Underworld is the hub of the Three Realms, requiring the concerted efforts of all. Since True Lord Jiang has been personally appointed by the Goddess, he naturally has the blessing of Heaven. Why should King Qin Guang contend with him?

King Qin Guang's face turned ashen. He glared at King Ksitigarbha and said in a deep voice, "Bodhisattva, your Vulture Peak has long coveted the Underworld. Don't think I don't know!"
"Jiang Wang, if you truly have the ability, then fight me again!"

Just as Jiang Wang was about to accept the challenge, the Desolate Emperor stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "King Qin Guang, you have already been defeated by Fellow Daoist Jiang, why bother to continue?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, if you truly care about the underworld, you should advise King Qin Guang to stop, lest Mount Ling and the underworld become enemies!

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, "What the Stone Emperor said makes sense."

"King Qin Guang, Jiang Zhenjun possesses the Great Evolution Heavenly Book and the God-Slaying Whip, making him more than capable of ruling the Underworld. Why don't you set aside your prejudices and work together to bring peace to the Three Realms?"

King Qin Guang remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed, and the Book of Life and Death slowly closed, the yin energy dissipating.

"Jiang Wang, I acknowledge you as the Lord of the Underworld, but if you cannot balance Yin and Yang, I will never accept this!"

Having said that, he turned and left, and the ghostly soldiers dispersed.

Jiang Wang breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Ksitigarbha, saying, "Bodhisattva, you have excellent skills. You persuaded King Qin Guang to submit with just a few words. I admire you."

Ksitigarbha smiled slightly: "True Lord Jiang, you flatter me."

"This humble monk cannot linger on matters concerning the underworld; I shall take my leave."

With a flash, he and Di Ting disappeared without a trace.

The Desolate Emperor patted Jiang Wang on the shoulder and laughed heartily, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, well done!"
You've completely humiliated King Qin Guang; you've firmly secured your position as the ruler of the underworld!

Jiang Wang smiled wryly: "Fellow Daoist Shi, it's not that easy."
Ksitigarbha, that old bald monk, is clearly putting on an act; the matter at Mount Ling is not over yet.

"Yuwei, Jinsha and Yinsuo, you two go quickly to reorganize the Underworld's Yin Generals. I will decide on the candidates for the Five Kings of Hell after I emerge from seclusion!"

Ao Yuwei and Jin Jiayinsuo responded in unison, "We obey the decree of True Lord Jiang!"

The group quickly dispersed, and Jiang Wang turned around and sped towards the Heavenly Court, preparing to continue handling matters on the journey to the West.

……

Several days later, outside White Tiger Ridge, Jiang Wang rode his white dragon horse, weary from his journey, heading towards Wuzhuang Temple.

The system task notifications weighed heavily on his mind. Although he had obtained the Soul-Devouring Pearl, the soul of the spirit bone had not been completely purified. He had to find clues as soon as possible to complete the task.

On the mountain path, Jiang Wang suddenly sensed a demonic aura rising into the sky ahead. He reined in his horse and frowned, saying, "This aura... is a bit strange. It's like someone has set up a formation."

He dismounted, gripped the Nightfall Spear, and was about to investigate when a furious shout rang in his ear: "Qingfeng!"
"You little brat, how dare you steal my Purple-Gold Red Gourd!" (End of Chapter)