Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

The Tower of Compassion is separated by day and night: The Tower of Compassion is known as the Land of Eternal Daylight because it is illuminated by celestial light even at night. Now, not only have excess fiber optic cables been removed, but it is also stipulated that the last rays of the setting sun must disappear behind the tower before the entire country experiences a power outage.

Dredging of the Shattered Island River: Although the Moonless River is clear, it needs to be cleaned up before people can live there and fish can be raised.

Fire Prison Buddha Reclamation: The Abyss Forest, which occupies 80% of the land area, has been cleared of all but the remaining forest, except for the breeding grounds for magical beasts. The thick layer of wood ash has been burned and is being prepared to be turned into farmland.

Jumang Red City was rebuilt: straight timbers were selected from the felled trees, and a lot of stones were transported down from the Shattered Island of Slaughter. The army of 100,000 dead soldiers began a vigorous construction campaign.

More importantly, a census was conducted. At Rahu's suggestion, a large-scale population registration and record-keeping was carried out in the Land of the Dead, the Prison of Buddha, the Shattered Island, and the Tower of Compassion, after which identity certificates were issued.

This identity document, aside from the poetic city of Celestial City, is valid in the remaining countries and grants the holder the same right of residence and national treatment.

Of course, this is a long-term project, and Wu Jun only provided a beautiful blueprint.

Whether it can be truly realized still depends on Ashura, the chief engineer.

Asura was extremely busy.

At this moment, he stood at the foot of the Tower of Compassion, looking up at the tower's spire that pierced the clouds, his battle robes soaked with sweat.

“Wu Jun, we lack a blacksmith. This tower is three thousand feet tall, and no craftsman can build such a long transport pipeline.”

How were the pipelines built back then?

"Back then, we used branches from the Cosmic Tree. That tree has been used up, and there are no new branches now."

Luo Hou shrugged: "All I know how to do is cut down trees."

Just then, a figure descended from the tower, its feet seemingly riding the wind, floating like an immortal.

"My soulmate is gone, I return to the white snow, people laugh at my madness, who will play music to the delight of gods and men?"

Ashura's eyes narrowed; it was actually this person.

"How did you come down from the poetic heavenly city?"

Mr. Jidao covered his face with his fan and laughed, "Oh dear, it seems I've given Mr. Ashura a pleasant surprise."

"What are you here for?"

"I've come to be your friend."

"Ok?"

Mr. Jidao seemed to be in a good mood: "If I can build the transmission pipeline for Tianyuan for you, would you be willing to be my friend?"

"Cough cough~"

Luo Hou interrupted them: "Asura, Mr. Jidao, I have other matters to attend to, please leave."

"Wu Jun, please take care."

After Rahu left, Asura coldly asked, "Are you aware of your own appearance?"

"What image? I know I'm very refined and good-looking."

"The image of a charlatan."

Mr. Jidao burst into laughter: "Hahaha, I wouldn't dare... But if I said that Yu Tianxiuyi is my teacher, would you still think I'm a charlatan?"

"Yu Tianxiuyi! You're actually his apprentice!"

Ashura remembered the mysterious ghost blacksmith, the one who saved him and forged the war machine and mask for him.

"Of course."

Ashura raised the war flare in his hand, his heart filled with turmoil: "He was my friend, yet he died by my hand."

“I know, it wasn’t your fault… Mai, let’s get to work.”

"Thank you, Mr. Yakuza."

"However, after I complete this project for you, you must agree to one condition."

"I agree, speak."

Mr. Yakuza smiled slyly: "You agreed so readily, don't regret it! My condition is that after the project is completed, you must take off your mask and let me see your true face."

"Ok?"

"Hahahaha~ Asura, do you dare to accept my bet?"

"Now I can take off my mask and see for myself."

Ashura removed the jackal mask he had worn for a thousand years, revealing a pale yet handsome face with slender eyebrows, a small mouth, and waist-length silver hair. He showed none of the fearsome qualities of a war god.

The gentle sunlight, the gentle breeze, the gentle face—Mr. Yakuza was dazzled.

Silver Moon Greedy Wolf oversees the construction of the Fire House Buddhist Prison, while Ghost Prison Evil God returns to the Land of Death to report.

The victorious warriors were different; they walked with a swagger, their faces beaming, and they lavishly praised Asura and themselves.

Shao Hao listened with a smile: "Very good, Ghost Lord, you've worked hard."

"Death God, Asura invites you, the Celestial Being, and the Earthly Being to visit the Tower of Compassionate Light. It's absolutely stunning!"

"can."

"Old Ghost bought a house there, a real house, with flowers, grass, and a stove. He eats only cooked meat."

"Congratulations to the Ghost Lord on moving to his new home."

Shao Hao led the Ghost Prison Evil God to find the Heavenly One and the Earthly One, and Yue Sheng's eyes lit up when he heard it.

Yagami sneaked over and whispered, "Do you want to go?"

"Ah."

"Then I'll buy a house, renovate it, and then propose to you, okay?"

Yue Sheng asked doubtfully, "Do you have the money to buy a house?"

Night God looked embarrassed: "Let's borrow from Sirius and Yama's Lock first."

“They…are even poorer than you. Only those who participated in this war have money. Why don’t you borrow from Huang Quan?”

Will he lend it to us?

Yue Sheng smiled gently: "Give him interest."

"Moon Sound, you've gone astray."

Since the start of the campaign, the Evil God of Ghost Prison had not seen the Heavenly Ones and the Earthly Ones. Now that he saw that the two were in good condition, he was even happier.

"Heavens! The old devil is back from the battle!"

Upon hearing the voice, the Celestial replied calmly, "Hmm."

The Evil God of Ghost Prison repeated what he had just said, still very excited: "Heavenly One, the Hall of No Thoughts where the Lord of the Realm of Extinction resides is simply as beautiful as heaven. You and Earthly One should move there to live!"

"Didn't Asura and Rahu move in?"

"Asura was busy at the construction site, while Rahu lived inside the Tower of Compassionate Light."

"If I were to occupy the Hall of No Thoughts, where would Death reside?"

The evil god of the Ghost Prison had no time to consider so many questions and was immediately stumped.

Shao Hao laughed and said, "I live with my adoptive father, and the Heavenly One should live in the best residence. Please, Heavenly One and Earthly One, come with me to tour the Four Realms of the Dead and see the properties of our Kingdom of the Dead."

"I haven't been feeling well lately, thank you all."

"Shaohao dares not disturb the Heavenly One's rest, however, I have another request."

"Ok?"

“Now, in addition to its homeland, the Kingdom of Death also possesses the Fire Prison and the Tower of Compassionate Light, and is severely short-handed. Could we pardon the Boundless Emperor and allow him to take charge of the Fire Prison to alleviate the burden on Asura?”

Ghost Prison Evil God immediately seconded, "That's right, that's right. Old Ghost only knows how to fight, he doesn't know how to manage things, and Silver Moon Greedy Wolf is even worse at eating people. Let's release the Venerable Emperor."

The celestial being remained silent in deep thought.

The Earth One seized the opportunity to advise, "The Boundless Sovereign has already endured enough punishment, and he has also rendered meritorious service in constructing the Blood Dark Abyss. Heaven One, please pardon him."

"I have granted your request."

The Nine Cruelest Blood Punishments, the bone-corroding torture of ten thousand needles, suffered by the Boundless Sovereign Emperor were personally inflicted by the Heavenly One, and only the Heavenly One can undo them.

Immediately, the Heavenly Being's Qi surged throughout his body, and a vast and powerful true force arose out of thin air, overflowing across the land of the Dead Kingdom.

"Dispel the divine magic, withdraw!"

While sitting in a barren mine in a daze, the Boundless Emperor suddenly felt a fluctuation. Then, the steel needles all over his body disappeared, the pain left his body, and he instantly regained his handsome true appearance.

"Brother, thank you."

The Boundless Emperor happily rushed to the Black Prison, where his wife, Gui Boying, the leader of the Six Demonesses, was imprisoned.

Having pardoned the Boundless Sovereign, the Celestial looked even more desolate and waved his hand, saying, "I am tired, you may all leave."

"Resign."

Shao Hao left with the bewildered Ghost Prison Evil God.

After they had gone some distance, the Earth One asked in bewilderment, "The Heaven One?"

"Earth One, do you wish to go to the Four Realms?"

"I never imagined the Dead Kingdom would change like this. I'm quite interested."

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

"Of course it's good."

The Celestial One shook his head: "When the creatures you create rise above their creators, Earthly One, why are you so calm? Don't you feel the pain of betrayal?"

"The creatures created by Heaven are better than we imagined. Is this not what the Creator desired?"

"Those on Earth are breaking free from the control of the Forbidden Blood Seal and from the hand of creation."

The Earth One was startled: "Heaven One, please be careful."

"Ha, if I were to activate the Forbidden Blood Seal now, the people of the Dead Kingdom would turn to ashes. The so-called prosperity, the so-called beauty, and the so-called industries of the four borders would be nothing but empty talk."

“Heavenly One, even if you activate the Forbidden Blood Seal, the Son of God, Asura, Night God, and others will not be affected. On the contrary, they will join forces to kill you.”

"Therefore, Earth, I need your help."

How can I help?