People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 353 The Gates of Hell are erected once more in the primordial world, and the arrival of merit brings heavenly tribulation!
Skull Mountain.

Shi Ji stood suspended in mid-air, atop the massive Ghost Gate atop the mountain, a smile playing on her delicate face.

In this Skull Mountain, shrouded in black mist and teeming with ghosts, Shi Ji's smile was like a white lotus growing in the mud, pure and holy.

The construction of the Gate of Hell this time was much easier than she had expected, much easier than expected.

Building the Gate of Hell is not as simple as building a portal; it also involves sorting out the earth's veins, setting up formations, and forging spiritual artifacts, making it quite complicated.

In her view, 30,000 years is just a fleeting moment. Even though she has already sorted out the earth's veins and has the help of underworld spirits like Xuan Niu, building the Gate of Hell within 30,000 years is still an extremely difficult task.

In reality, Yang Xuan had already begun preparing to build the Gate of Hell when Houtu went to Zixiao Palace to discuss matters.

When Yang Xuan discussed Dao with Bi Xiao, the Ten Heavenly Lords, and others, he proposed the concept of modular formation to assist in arranging composite formations.

The principle is to break down a complete formation into several modules. By combining these modules, the formation can be set up more quickly.

Yang Xuan used a modular approach to set up the formations for the Gates of Hell. He broke down these formations into countless modules and then had the ghosts and gods of the underworld refine spiritual treasures and inscribe the formations.

By the time Xuan Niu and the others left, all the modules had been completed.

Once they arrive at Skull Mountain, all they need to do is assemble these modules according to the terrain of Skull Mountain, connecting them with Skull Mountain and the Ghost Gate to form a unified whole.

This process is time-saving and labor-saving, and there is no difficulty to speak of. Anyone who is not completely ignorant about formations can complete this task.

The geological ley lines of Skull Mountain had already been cleared in advance, saving a significant amount of time in constructing the Gate of Hell.

As for the biggest problem, the Gate of Hell, it was handled personally by the Goddess Houtu, so the ghosts and gods of the underworld didn't need to worry about it at all.

Tens of thousands of years ago, the Goddess Houtu completed the forging of the three Ghost Gates and handed them over to Yang Xuan.

Although these three ghost gates are not innate spiritual treasures, they were crafted by Houtu, a sage of the earthly path, using a special spiritual object as the main material and a large number of precious spiritual objects as the finishing touches. Therefore, they are also considered top-grade acquired spiritual treasures.

Its effects are exactly the same as the innate ghost gate in the Blood Sea, and its hardness is also quite high. It is basically impossible for a Great Luo Golden Immortal to destroy it. It is more than enough to be used as a gateway to the Netherworld.

Yang Xuan had already completed all the preparations. The 30,000-plus years he spent supposedly building the Gate of Hell was actually a period of time for Shi Ji and the others to assemble it.

As the name suggests, assembling is simpler than building.

It was precisely because of this that Shi Ji, Xuan Niu, and others were able to easily build the Gate of Hell within 30,000 years.

Similarly, the two extremely yin places, the Undying Volcano and the Far North, also completed the construction of the Gates of Hell within 30,000 years.

The investigation of the earth's veins in these two places was completed in advance by the underworld spirits and gods, in cooperation with the demon and phoenix clans.

However, when the demon and phoenix clans were sorting through the earth's veins, they were unaware of what Yang Xuan intended to do, and they didn't ask any questions. They simply did whatever Yang Xuan told them to do.

It wasn't until the great ghosts and gods of the underworld returned with the spiritual artifacts that assembled the Gates of Hell that they realized the magnitude of Yang Xuan's ambition and the immense opportunity he had given them!

Building the Gate of Hell is a great undertaking that perfects the cycle of life and death and promotes the evolution of the primordial world; it will surely bring merit.

By participating, they can gain merit for free. Who wouldn't like such a free benefit?

Moreover, since the Gate of Hell is built on their territory, the cycle of life and death in their area will surely become more orderly in the future.

While extending the lifespan of their people will be more difficult, the birth rate will increase, which is clearly more beneficial for their development compared to other large races.

The lifespans of both the demon race and the phoenix race are not short. If they cannot cultivate to the Golden Immortal realm before their lifespan runs out, what is the point of living? They might as well reincarnate and start over, making way for newborns.

As for those above the Golden Immortal level who encounter a life-or-death calamity, regardless of whether the Gate of Hell is here or not, if they cannot survive, they cannot survive. Dying near the Gate of Hell means they can be reincarnated sooner, which can be considered a good thing.

Even today, the demon race and the phoenix race, once the main protagonists of heaven and earth, have gradually begun to accept the existence of the underworld and reincarnation.

Upon learning of this, all the participants were overjoyed. If they had refused to participate or simply refused to give Yang Xuan a piece of land, they would not have received these benefits.

After all, the primordial world is so vast, it's not like their place is the only place where the Gates of Hell can be built!

After realizing the importance of the Gates of Hell, the Phoenix Clan and the Demon Clan, with the consent of the gods and spirits of the underworld, sent more members of their clan to assist in the matter.

Even the two quasi-saints, Guiche and Kunpeng, were watching from the sidelines to prevent anyone from causing trouble and displeasing Yang Xuan.

When the Gate of Hell is completed, unless they are unable to leave, all the members of the demon and phoenix clans will come here to join in the fun and broaden their horizons.

They all knew that if they wanted these two places to become the new Gates of Hell, they would have to break through the Yin-Yang calamity, and permanently break through the Yin-Yang realms, which was something that a Quasi-Saint could not do.

This means that the person who made the move was most likely that empress!
"The Emperor's methods are truly brilliant; he even managed to persuade that empress..."

The thought of who would be the one to bridge the gap between the Yin and Yang realms filled even the two quasi-saints, Guiche and Kunpeng, with a mix of emotions.

In any case, they couldn't possibly persuade a sage to come, and they might not even be able to see the sage in person...

Om-!
Just as they were feeling sentimental, a mysterious Taoist aura emanated from behind the Ghost Gate.

At the same moment, the same Daoist rhyme emanated from the ghost gates in two other places, instantly sweeping across the entire prehistoric world.

It wasn't until this moment that Shi Ji, Gui Che, Kun Peng, and the others realized that Yang Xuan wasn't building one Gate of Hell, but rather building three completely new Gates of Hell in three different locations at the same time!
As for the origin of this mysterious Daoist charm, the answer is obvious.

Click——!
Almost the instant this Daoist aura arrived, a crisp sound came from the space behind the three ghost gates, and a crack appeared, extending from an unknown source, rapidly expanding outwards.

Followed by.

Then a loud 'bang' was heard, and the space behind the Ghost Gate completely collapsed, forming a pitch-black hole.

Countless jet-black, pure, deathly energies surged from this cave entrance, enveloping the Skull Mountain and other earth dragons within.

The spiritual energy of the three places was completely crushed, and the innate yin meridians of these places were strengthened.

This caused the environment of these places to become the same as the Netherworld, making them a place only suitable for ghosts and other yin-attribute beings to live in. If a living person gets close, they will be tainted by death energy and their cultivation will be damaged.

Click——!
But at that moment, due to the self-protection mechanism of the primordial world, as soon as these three channels were opened, boundless spatial power emerged, attempting to repair these three gaps.

This is why it is said that even if a quasi-saint can connect the Yin and Yang realms, he cannot create a completely new passage.

As soon as this passage connecting the Yin and Yang realms appears, it will be repaired by the primordial world and cannot remain there for long. In fact, such behavior will be regarded as destroying the primordial world and generating karma.

But this time, the one who made the move was not a quasi-saint, nor did he casually bridge the gap between the Yin and Yang realms. A gentle and melodious female voice came from the Netherworld, echoing throughout the primordial world.

"In the primordial world, there were four gates to the underworld, located in the east, west, south, and north, so that the souls of the dead could enter the netherworld, be judged by the underworld, re-enter the cycle of reincarnation, and perfect the order of the primordial world."

"Only through such a cycle can order be achieved, the earth's channels be perfected, and the primordial world evolve!"

As this voice resounded, the spatial energy around the three ghost gates paused slightly before disappearing, acknowledging the existence of these three passages.

This is why Houtu holds such an extraordinary position!

If other beings were to do this, even if they were quasi-saints or even sub-saints, they would still have to say "I ask Heaven and Earth to witness it," and whether they would be approved by Heaven and Earth would still be unknown.

But Houtu wasn't asking Heaven and Earth to witness it; rather, she was announcing that even if Heaven and Earth didn't fully approve of what she was doing, it was still possible for her to accomplish it.

Not to mention that building the Gates of Hell could further improve the cycle of life and death, make the prehistoric world more orderly, and promote its further evolution. How could the prehistoric world possibly refuse such a thing?
Even though the Heavenly Dao Saints also have the authority to influence the primordial world, they are unwilling to see the Earthly Dao's power increase, so they can only acquiesce to this matter at this time.

Firstly, this matter is beneficial to the prehistoric world, as it can promote its further evolution. From a long-term perspective, it is also a good thing for the Heavenly Dao.

Secondly, even if they wanted to obstruct it now, they could only annoy Houtu, and it wouldn't affect the outcome of the matter.

If they could discover in advance that the underworld was building the Gates of Hell, they might be able to influence the matter and gain more benefits.

Unfortunately, Yang Xuan was far too thoughtful and acted far too quickly.

Even if they noticed the anomalies in places like Skull Mountain in advance, they only had 30,000 years.

In the primordial world, 30,000 years is far too short. Unless these saints personally intervene, their disciples cannot accomplish anything in such a short time.

Moreover, one of the six sages of the Heavenly Dao has become a traitor.

Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.

The Tongtian Sect Leader gently tapped the hilt of his sword, withdrew his gaze from Skull Mountain, glanced at the red lotus burning with karmic flames above Biyou Palace, and then continued to wander in his mind.

The other Heavenly Saints knew that things could not be changed, and they were able to accept the situation and let it go, and did not care too much about the gains and losses this time.

Seeing that Shi Ji was a key participant in this matter, yet Tongtian Jiaozhu remained silent, Yuanshi Tianzun felt somewhat dissatisfied and worried.

If nothing unexpected happens, Shi Ji will have this opportunity and it won't be long before she can attempt to transcend tribulation and achieve the Great Luo Fruit.

If Shiji survives the Heavenly Tribulation and becomes a Great Luo Immortal, then Taiyi Zhenren is destined to face another tribulation in the Investiture of the Gods, and his chances of his primordial spirit being listed on the list will be much greater.

"This calamity was destined to befall us..."

Yuanshi Tianzun shook his head and sighed, then withdrew his gaze and stopped looking. He couldn't bring himself to tamper with the Great Luo Heavenly Tribulation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Even if he wanted to protect Taiyi Zhenren, it should have been by helping Taiyi Zhenren heal his injuries and improve his strength.

After thinking for a moment, Yuanshi Tianzun transformed into a wisp of pure energy and disappeared, heading to the Eight Views Palace.

The deeds of the sage are unknown to anyone.

Just as Houtu finished speaking, a rushing sound of water suddenly came from behind the gates of hell in the three places: Skull Mountain, the far north, and Tiannan Volcano.

Guided by the Dragon Clan's Great Luo, a yellowish-brown river surged out of the Ghost Gate Pass, circling the array around it before finally flowing back into the Ghost Gate Pass, forming a complete cycle.

This yellowish-brown river is the River of Oblivion in the underworld!

Om-!
As the River of Oblivion flows into the Gates of Hell, it brings with it endless yin and death energy, completing the final link of the Gates of Hell.

The formation that Shi Ji and others had set up over the past 30,000 years finally began to operate at this moment, releasing boundless black mist that enveloped Skull Mountain and other places, turning them into a complete underworld!
With this, the three gates to hell were officially completed!
Building the Gate of Hell is an important part of perfecting the cycle of reincarnation, and is a great act of merit. Now that the Gate of Hell is completed, the underworld should naturally reward it.

Almost the instant the formation activated, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded above the three gates of hell—the East, the South, and the North—and large swaths of dark auspicious clouds emerged from the void, showering down streaks of golden light.

Followed by.

A great deal of merit then fell from it, forming golden pillars of light of varying sizes, which fell upon all those involved in the matter.

The most numerous merits are naturally found in the auspicious clouds above the underworld.

These merits can be divided into three parts, one of which accounts for about 20%, and transforms into countless golden pillars of light that fall upon the ghosts and gods of the underworld.

These are all underworld spirits who participated in refining the Gate of Hell module, and the merits they receive are determined by their contributions to this matter.

The remaining two portions of merit were almost equal. One portion flew to the underworld and the place of reincarnation, but Houtu gently waved her sleeve and divided it into three portions that flew to the Gates of Hell.

The other one fell into Yang Xuan's mind, further strengthening his Golden Wheel of Merit.

Only now did the powerful beings of the primordial world who were watching this scene realize that Yang Xuan was the mastermind behind it all.

However, upon learning of this, they were not surprised; on the contrary, they felt that this was how things should be...

The merits bestowed from places like Skull Mountain were roughly the same. The largest portion of these merits, along with those from Houtu, fell into the three Ghost Gates, elevating them to top-grade acquired merit treasures.

The remaining merits were distributed similarly in Tiannan Volcano and the far north, based on contributions to the construction of the Gate of Hell, with each person receiving roughly the same amount of merit.

The situation at Skull Mountain was slightly different. The merits gained by the other creatures were roughly the same, and even Nezha received a portion of the merits.

But Shiji was an exception; she clearly gained more merit.

After all, Skull Mountain still belongs to her, and given that she has been busy building the Gate of Hell for so many years, it is only natural that she would gain more merit.

Under the golden light of merit, Shi Ji showed an excited expression and a bright smile, and respectfully bowed to the Gate of Hell.

Then, she took out a jade bottle from her sleeve, poured out a drop of purple spiritual liquid, and put it into her mouth.

This drop of purple spiritual liquid was made by Yang Xuan using blue Enlightenment Tea leaves as the main ingredient, along with precious spiritual materials.

Although its effects are not as good as the purple Enlightenment Tea, it is still better than the green Enlightenment Tea, and it is more than enough for a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Almost the instant the drop of enlightenment elixir entered her mouth, Shi Ji experienced numerous insights and entered a state of sudden enlightenment...

(End of this chapter)