Reborn as a Cube Man in the Late Ming Dynasty

I wonder if he'll be able to get out.

Staring at the gate to the lower realm before him, Bai Li seemed lost in thought.

The tiger and the rooster represent creatures affected by the laws of Molten Core, and ordinary creatures, respectively.

Given the environment of the lower realm, with lava everywhere and the high temperature that instantly evaporates water, an ordinary person would probably be instantly burned if they entered.

The purpose of letting the chicken and tiger in was to conduct an experiment and see which of the three possibilities it was.

With both the tiger and the chicken dead, Bai Li's ideas about using Hell had to be shelved.

Tiger lives, chicken dies; villagers can now enter.

All survived, which was the outcome Bai Li had hoped for. This meant the establishment of the labor camp inmates' one-day trip to hell, as well as his sudden inspiration for various other great uses for hell.

However, he needs to verify each of them later, which is based on the premise that they are all alive.

At the same time, since Shangtianhu came out alive, he could also ask if there was any danger inside.

Therefore, even though Shangtianhu scolded Bai Li, among everyone present, the one who most hoped that Bai Li would not die was actually the immortal lord he had scolded.

"Sky Tiger, you absolutely mustn't die!"

Bai Li murmured.

Before long, the purple light within the Hell Gate began to distort, and a figure materialized, huddled in a corner of the portal, clutching the chicken tightly in its arms, repeatedly crying out, "No, I don't want to stay in Hell, no!"

The newcomer was none other than the Heavenly Tiger.

He was no longer the gloomy figure he once was; he huddled in a corner, his body trembling violently.

Feeling the blinding light, the Heavenly Tiger raised its head as if reborn, basking in the sunlight.

A complex mix of emotions clung to his face, his eyes reflecting both lingering fear and the relief of escaping hell.

He wasn't like he claimed, that the worst that could happen was going to hell.

"Heh~ Heh~" Shangtianhu was as pale as paper, breathing greedily. Sweat and dust mixed together on his face, sliding down his cheeks and onto his heaving chest.

Yes, all survive, that's the best outcome.

"How's the situation inside?"

Bai Li asked casually, not holding out much hope that Shang Tianhu would answer the question.

Unexpectedly, Shangtianhu looked up at Bai Li, then silently lowered his head, a hoarse and broken voice escaping his throat: "Fire, so much fire, and monsters, monsters everywhere!"

fire?

Miao Zhiming, standing to the side, muttered quietly, "I know which floor it is!"

"Which floor?" Wei Shi asked in a low voice, his expression unchanged, a small slit appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"The sixteenth level, the Volcanic Hell!" Miao Zhiming said in a low voice with certainty, "Those who embezzle public funds for private gain, engage in bribery and corruption, steal chickens and dogs, rob money, or commit arson will be sent to the Volcanic Hell after death. They will be burned alive but will not die."

Perfect timing, I'll be facing this person!

"Hey, if I remember correctly, after death, living people can't go directly into hell, right?" Wei Shi suddenly asked.

Miao Zhiming said with reverence, "Indeed, even in the records of gods, ghosts and strange tales, there is no example of a living person going to hell, directly connecting the Yin and Yang realms, which is unheard of."

As expected of the White Immortal Lord.

The two exchanged a glance and smiled mysteriously.

monster?

Bai Li hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? It really is a monster?"

"Yes, those monsters are very close by, holding golden swords and looking at me."

Zombie Piglins are neutral mobs with area-of-effect attacks; they will not attack unless provoked.

The Nether doesn't seem as peaceful as the Overworld; monsters actually spawn there!

Bai Li thought to herself.

But this is good, now we have a place for alchemy, priests, and redstone.

Brewing station.

It is made from a creature in a Nether fortress that shoots fireballs, a fire rod dropped by a Blaze, and three cobblestones.

The priest's job change cube is also the place to brew potions.

Priests, on the other hand, can trade for redstone dust, which is a truly inexhaustible source of energy.

Just as Bai Li was still pondering, Shang Tianhu knelt down and cautiously said:

"I beg Your Majesty for mercy! I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have killed you, much less insulted you. I don't want to spend all my life in that hell!"

The effect is quite remarkable!

"You'll have to come with me again," Bai Li said thoughtfully. "Don't worry, the monster you mentioned won't attack on its own, and you probably won't need to log off again after that."

It's not like going to hell is the only option.

"Thank you for your mercy, Immortal Lord!" The Heavenly Tiger breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his head, and kowtowed in gratitude.

As long as I don't stay in that place forever, that's fine.

Only when he truly sees hell will he yearn for the mortal world, just like some people who only learn to cherish something after they've lost it.

"Zhiming, notify the people nearby not to come in this direction for now. Also, spread the word that the Gates of Hell have opened." Bai Li then lowered his voice and said, "You should know my intentions!"

Miao Zhiming nodded, cupped his hands in farewell, and took his leave.

Bai Li instructed, "Wei Shi, wait here for a moment. If any changes occur in the distant sky, come in and tell me immediately!"

"Okay," Wei Shi said without hesitation.

After donning the full set of diamond armor, Bai Li then took out a shield and a diamond axe.

These days, the farmer's trade refreshes, and Bai Li used the emeralds he obtained by exchanging wheat to upgrade to a Master Weaponsmith. Taking advantage of the upgrade discount, he traded twenty-two emeralds for a diamond axe with Enchantment Efficiency II.

Efficiency, an enchantment applied to most gathering tools, can increase mining efficiency.

As a diamond axe, this enchantment is very suitable, especially when there are no hostile monsters.

It's not that it can't be used right now, since the drill axe itself has a high attack damage of nine points.

"You, come in with me too!" Bai Li pondered for a moment, then said to the bandit he had brought, whom Shang Tianhu called "Pockmarked," "Take that chicken with you, it'll be useful!"

Ma Zi had a mournful face and was trembling like a leaf. When he heard Bai Li's words, his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.

"Yes, Young Master Bai!"

The information available now is that villagers who change jobs and real-world animals can enter without being affected by the hellish environment.

However, the situation remains unknown for the villagers who did not change jobs.

I'll go with them; if these bandits don't adapt to the local climate and get roasted alive, I might be able to save them.

After all, it might be useful in the future.

Watching the two disappear into the Gates of Hell, Bai Li followed them inside.

Bai Li's body was pulled by an invisible force, and her vision began to distort.

The scene before my eyes changed rapidly. A wave of intense heat swept over me, and everything in front of me was ablaze with red.

Thick smoke filled the sky, and the ubiquitous lava seas illuminated the surroundings, making the entire Nether appear dark and oppressive.

Flames burned eternally all around, emitting a hissing sound.

The faint hissing of monsters could also be heard.

Not far away, groups of zombie pig spirits wielding golden swords roamed about.

Hell has arrived.