I subdue demons and monsters, and cultivate immortality in hell to become a saint.

The search for her son had long become an obsession etched into the widow's soul.

Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, she is willing to gamble everything. This obsession will never disappear unless her soul is destroyed, and it torments her soul day and night.

"Were you from Nanling Province when you were alive?"

Black Mountain Ghost Mother suddenly changed the subject, speaking in a casual tone as if she were having a casual chat.

The old woman was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't understand her intention, she nodded repeatedly, holding onto her sleeve tightly.

"Now, in Nanling Province, the underworld has appeared in the world."

Black Mountain Demon Mother spoke slowly, her tone tinged with amusement.

"The underworld?"

The old hag's pupils contracted sharply, the burning intensity in her eyes instantly replaced by deep suspicion. "You're not going to play games with me!"

Although she was an ordinary person who became a ghost after death, she knew that the underworld was just a mythical place.

She had prayed to gods and Buddhas during her lifetime, but those gods never answered her prayers. Now that the Black Mountain Demon Mother was using legends to coax her, how could she not be angry?

The bloodshot in his eyes surged up again.

"I have no time to play games with you."

Black Mountain Ghost Mother chuckled softly, raised her hand to brush her hand away, her tone indifferent yet revealing an undeniable certainty, "The Underworld has truly appeared in the world, establishing the City God's Palace in Xingsha City. Now, the judges of the Underworld hold great power, establishing the laws of Yin and Yang, and intending to sweep away all demons and monsters. They have already stirred up Nanling Province, bringing peace back to the human world."

She paused, then coaxed, "Since you're a judge in the underworld, you must hold the Book of Life and Death, right? It's said that the Book of Life and Death records the fates of all living beings. You're from Nanling Province, so going to Xingsha City to find that judge is perfect for you. Once you open the Book of Life and Death, you'll know at a glance whether your son is alive or dead, and where he is."

The old woman froze completely, her mind blank, with only the words "underworld" and "book of life and death" echoing in her ears.

She looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with a mixture of doubt and hope, her voice trembling as she asked, "Is...this true?"

The Black Mountain Demon Mother shrugged, her tone flippant: "You've been disappointed countless times, one more won't make a difference. You have a chance to find your son, are you really going to give up?"

The old hag's eyes flickered violently as she gritted her teeth and asked, "What if... what if even the underworld can't find my son?"

The Black Mountain Demon Mother shrugged indifferently, a deep ruthlessness flashing in her eyes: "Isn't that simple? You just slaughter all the people of Star Sand City to vent your anger, and then I'll mobilize the Black Mountain Demon Kingdom's troops to help you massacre the city."

"If gods don't even have this much ability, what kind of underworld officials are they?"

A playful smile played on her lips, her eyes a complex and unreadable mix of wickedness, cunning, and a hint of expectation that no one else could decipher. "Since it doesn't live up to its name, then there's no need for it to exist."

The old hag instantly saw through her thoughts and said coldly, "I understand. You want to use me to test the secrets of the underworld."

"So what?"

The Black Mountain Demon Mother smiled radiantly, her tone almost arrogantly nonchalant, "You know it's a scheme, do you really think you can refuse?"

She had calculated the old woman's weakness: as long as it involved her son, even if it was a pit of fire, the old woman would jump in without hesitation.

If she hadn't accumulated enough resentment from repeated disappointments, the witch wouldn't have become the crazy woman she is today.

"It's a deal!"

The old woman gritted her teeth and agreed, her eyes filled only with the obsession of finding her son. Even knowing she was being used, she didn't care about anything else.

She took a deep breath, and her soul transformed into a black rainbow, tearing through the sky and speeding towards Star Sand City.

Watching her hastily departing figure, the Black Mountain Demon Mother's eyes shifted uncertainly as she murmured, "The Underworld... don't disappoint me."

Before she finished speaking, her figure transformed into a wisp of breeze and disappeared from the spot, secretly following after her.

The old hag was preoccupied with finding her son, so she moved at top speed. Her black light swept across the mountains and rivers, and in less than half an hour, she could see the outline of Xingsha City in the distance.

It's getting closer! Closer and closer!

A mixture of tension and anticipation welled up in her heart, her very soul trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with burning hope.

Will we be able to find our son this time?

Just as she was about to step into the territory of Xingsha City, a thunderous shout rang out: "What kind of monster dares to trespass into Xingsha City! Are you tired of living?"

The two shackled generals, leading a patrol of soul messengers, happened to encounter the witch. They were immediately enraged and revealed their true forms, which were ten feet tall. Holding a divine weapon, they stood in front of her, their divine power surging and their pressure as heavy as a mountain.

"Such a strong ghostly aura!"

General Shackles' brow twitched suddenly, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes. This evil spirit's strength far exceeded that of an ordinary ghost king; it was a tough opponent!

Without making a sound, he gave the Soul Servant a wink, signaling him to return to the City God's Mansion immediately to report.

But when the witch saw the two shackled generals, she showed no fear whatsoever; instead, she became even more excited, her entire being trembling: "This is... divine power!"

She could clearly sense that the two generals before her were neither human nor ghost, and were surrounded by an aura of sacred majesty, which aroused awe in her from the depths of her soul.

This is clearly the aura of a legendary divine general!

Could it be that what the Black Mountain Demon Mother said was true?

Is this really a divine general under the City God?

At this thought, the old hag could no longer restrain herself. She knelt down with a thud, not daring to raise her head: "You two divine generals, this old woman begs to see the judge! I beg you divine generals to grant me mercy!"

"Requesting an audience with the judge?"

The two shackled generals looked at each other, both seeing astonishment in each other's eyes. This ferocious demon had come to Star Sand City not to cause destruction, but to see the judge.

This operation is truly bizarre.

General Jia gripped his divine weapon tightly, his tone wary: "What business do you have with the Judge? Explain yourself first!"

"This old woman has something important to ask of you!"

The old woman bowed her head, her tone extremely humble. Finding her son was her lifelong obsession. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would be willing to kneel down or even have her soul scattered.

At this moment, she was as docile as a lamb, but no one knew that if Judge Zhong Jiu could not help her find her son, what kind of insane rage was hidden beneath this docile appearance, and then Xing Sha City would probably be stained with blood.

"Go and inform the Judge!"

General Suo said in a deep voice, while he and General Jia stood on either side, staring intently at the old hag, ready to attack suddenly.

The messenger received the order and transformed into a streak of light, hurrying back to the City God's Mansion.

Zhong Jiu, who was handling official business at his residence, received the report and immediately became interested: "Oh? A vicious and extremely cruel old hag has taken the initiative to request an audience with me?"

The messenger nodded hurriedly, his tone grave: "Reporting to Your Honor, that witch is extremely powerful. Generals Jia and Suo dared not relax their guard for a moment and kept a close watch on her the entire time!"

"interesting."

Zhong Jiu put down his judge's pen, a playful smile playing on his lips. "Bring her in. I want to see what this evil spirit is up to."

The messenger accepted the order and left, this time also specially inviting the Black and White Impermanence to accompany him.

That witch looks too dangerous; we need to bring more people to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Black and White Impermanence, wielding mourning staffs, followed the soul messengers to the outskirts of the city. From afar, they saw the ghost widow kneeling on the ground, her aura of malevolence as thick as ink, even the air itself seemed to be corroded and slightly distorted.

"Good heavens, this malevolent aura is so strong it could be used for pickling!"

Bai Wuchang frowned slightly, his expression grave. "This guy is obviously a wicked villain. How dare he come to the judge's door seeking an audience? Has he lost his mind due to resentment?"

Black Impermanence, clutching his mourning staff, looked utterly bewildered: "This is incredibly strange. A blood-stained demon like her, who would be avoiding our underworld like the plague, has actually come knocking on our door? The positions of ghosts and gods are inherently opposed. Whatever her purpose may be, she won't get away with this today."

As the Black and White Impermanence sized up the old hag, she sensed their presence. She abruptly looked up, and upon seeing the distinctive black and white official robes, she trembled with excitement, tears and snot mingling with blood streaming down her face: "It really...it really is Lord Black and White Impermanence!"

Even the Black and White Impermanence have appeared, so the rumors of the underworld appearing in the world must be true!

She had initially been skeptical of the Black Mountain Demon Mother's words, only hoping for a desperate measure. But now, most of her doubts had dissipated. Perhaps the underworld had truly returned to the human world!

"So, you want to see the Judge?"

Black Impermanence stepped forward, his tone authoritative, his mourning staff slightly raised, and his body surging with yin energy, exuding an unassailable sense of oppression.

"Exactly!"

The old woman immediately kowtowed, her posture humble.

"Get up, Your Honor is willing to see you."

Bai Wuchang spoke calmly, his tone even yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Then, the Black and White Impermanence and the two generals in shackles stood at the four corners, surrounding the witch in the middle, forming an encirclement, both to prevent her from causing trouble and to escort her like a prisoner, heading towards the City God's Mansion.