A passerby in a horror movie

Moreover, there are only a few gates left in the underworld, and it is somewhat troublesome to enter and exit, requiring some procedures. However, it is simple for Zhong Kui, since he is now one of the leaders of the underworld, and no one dares to stop him.

However, just as Zhong Kui was about to take his sister to the nearest gate of hell to enter the human world, he discovered that the gate of hell had been closed.

"Wait, why did the gates of hell close here? It shouldn't be this fast."

Zhong Kui frowned and carefully examined the Gates of Hell.

He first circled the Gate of Hell, carefully observing every detail.

Then, he stretched out his hands and used his magic to try to open the gates of hell.

But he found that no matter how hard he tried, the gates of hell remained unmoved, as if they were sealed by a powerful force.

This puzzled him greatly. According to his estimation, the remaining few gates of hell could hold out for at least several decades, or even if it was shorter, it would still be more than ten years.

After all, Zhong Kui has been in the underworld for so long, he still has some judgment.

He closed his eyes, recalling how the gates of hell had drawn many ghosts down a few days ago. At that time, the gates were still open, so why were they closed now?

But now is not the time to investigate this matter, after all, he still needs to take his sister to the human world to find Li Shimin, that is the important thing.

So immediately, Zhong Kui changed direction again, intending to go to the more distant Gate of Hell before going out.

However, to Zhong Kui's dismay, several of the gates of hell he visited were closed.

Those gates to hell were tightly closed, completely sealed off.

Even with his strength, he couldn't force it open. After all, the Gate of Hell was built by the Ghost Emperor, the Underworld Emperor, and other powerful beings. Even if these great gods left the formation and it was uncontrolled, he couldn't destroy it at will.

Zhong Kui stood before the last gate of hell, and after examining the situation once more, he couldn't help but sigh, then frowned and pondered.

"Something's not right, something's extremely wrong. Why is the Gates of Hell suddenly completely sealed off, and so tightly that even I can't open it?"

Zhong Kui stood there, a hint of worry in his eyes.

He knew that the gates to hell were completely sealed off, and this matter could be either a big deal or a small one.

According to the plan of the underworld, the gates of hell will definitely be completely closed. At that time, ghosts will be allowed to enter unilaterally, but will be strictly prohibited from entering the human world.

But that time hasn't come yet, and the gates of hell have all been closed.

This was very unusual. Zhong Kui immediately thought of the Ghost Judge. Did this guy know that he had stolen the Book of Life and Death, so he immediately closed the Gates of Hell to stop him?

However, upon further reflection, Zhong Kui rejected the idea.

Even he doesn't have the authority to close the gates of hell, let alone a lowly ghost judge.

Moreover, let alone him and the Ghost Judge, even the Black and White Impermanence and Judge Cui do not have this authority. Only Yama, the Ghost Emperor, and the King of the Underworld have such authority.

"Brother, what do we do now? It seems like we can't get out."

Zhong Ling looked at the closed gates of hell and felt extremely anxious.

But she also knew that her brother's death was not his fault, and she was powerless to do anything about it. She could only stand by anxiously, looking at her brother with pleading eyes.

"Sigh, let me think of another way."

However, sister, you must also be prepared. If the gates of hell suddenly close and cannot be reopened in a short time, then we will have no way to find Li Shimin.

If you really like him, then see if you can alter the Book of Life and Death to buy some time.

Seeing his younger sister's aggrieved expression, Zhong Kui sighed helplessly.

He gently patted his sister's head, trying to soothe her flustered emotions.

Now that they are trapped in the underworld, modifying Li Shimin's Book of Life and Death and delaying his death has become the only way.

The closure of the gates of hell could not be kept secret from everyone, and the patrolling underworld officials quickly spread the news.

Many underworld officials began to discuss the matter, and many were filled with worry, wondering if the changes in the world had intensified.

Once the divine way is further suppressed, what will become of these underworld messengers?

Unlike powerful deities such as Yama and the Ghost Emperor, who can travel beyond the heavens, if the rules of heaven and earth change more rapidly, their only fate will be annihilation.

Although as long as the divine way exists, there is still a possibility of their resurrection, no one can say for sure how long that time will take.

Fortunately, the judge intervened in time to calm everyone down, thus averting a riot.

Meanwhile, inside the Ghost Emperor's Palace, Li Haotian was using the Underworld Array to investigate the surrounding area of ​​the Judge's Palace where Zhong Kui was located.

His investigation was very secretive; he did not approach Zhong Kui himself, but only occasionally scanned the perimeter.

To Li Haotian's surprise, Zhong Kui did not leave the underworld immediately; the brother and sister seemed to be single-mindedly trying to find a way to open the gates of hell.

Unfortunately, with their combined strength, trying to break through the Ghost Gate, which was personally sealed by the Ghost Emperor's central authority, was nothing short of a pipe dream.

"Could it be that Zhong Kui wasn't invaded by the source?"

Li Haotian murmured.

Two days have passed, and Zhong Kui and Zhong Ling still haven't managed to open the Gates of Hell.

Despite their various attempts, all their efforts were in vain in the face of the Ghost Emperor's central array's blockade.

Just as Li Haotian was filled with doubt, an uninvited guest arrived outside the Judge's Hall. It was the short ghost messenger who had helped Zhong Ling get married.

The short, ghostly messenger stood outside the hall, his eyes darting around a few times, and the already lewd expression on his face became even more comical.

He first looked around warily, as if worried that someone might suddenly appear.

Then, his expression instantly turned timid and he cautiously stepped into the main hall.

"Master Zhong, Master Zhong!"

The short ghost messenger had a good relationship with Zhong Kui and could enter the main hall without announcing his presence.

Upon entering the hall, he urgently called out to Zhong Kui and his sister. His voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a hint of flattery and urgency.

"Hey, why are you here?"

Upon seeing the short ghost messenger, Zhong Kui didn't pay much attention and simply nodded and asked.

Although this ghost messenger was ugly and weak, he was still the head of the underworld messengers.

I'm usually very busy with work, and I was already taking a break to help my sister get married. What brings you here today?

Although Zhong Kui and the short ghost messenger had a decent relationship, they weren't exactly confidants, so Zhong Kui naturally didn't tell the messenger about his and his sister's plans.

However, the fact that they have come uninvited clearly indicates that they have something to discuss.

"Master Zhong, I heard from my men that you've been hanging around the Gates of Hell these past few days, it seems like you have something to do."

"I wonder what Master Zhong wants to do? I'm happy to assist you!"

Seeing Zhong Kui's puzzled look, the short ghost immediately explained his purpose.

Although Zhong Kui and Zhong Ling tried their best to keep their actions secret, the short ghost messenger, as the head of the underworld messengers, naturally had his own informants.