On a quiet night after the banquet, Zhang Jin strolled along the corridors of the Underworld deity's palace. Moonlight filtered through the entwined windows, casting dappled shadows.
At the end of the corridor, she encountered a ghost dressed in ancient attire. He appeared quite old, yet his eyes exuded a profound light.
The ghost's name is Yunyin. He used to be a high-ranking deity's advisor in the underworld, knowing the history and secrets of the underworld like the back of his hand. When he saw Zhang Jin, Yunyin smiled slightly, as if seeing through her curiosity.
"You must be Zhang Jin, the new messenger of the underworld. I heard that you come from the mortal world and possess extraordinary talents," Yunyin's voice was deep and melodious.
Zhang Jin nodded and said, "Mr. Yunyin, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am indeed curious about Underworld deity's past."
Yunyin looked into the distance, as if transported back to the past, "When Underworld deity first arrived in the underworld, he was truly perplexing. He was muddled and listless, like someone who had lost their memory."
Zhang Jin listened intently, she had never imagined that the Underworld deity would have such a past.
Yun Yin continued, "At that time, we were all speculating which deity was dethroned and sent here. He seemed to have even forgotten his own name, only the hermit near Styx knew about his origins."
Zhang Jin was full of curiosity: "How did Underworld deity become the God of the Underworld later?"
There was a hint of admiration in Yunyin's eyes: "Underworld deity's transformation began with a strange encounter by the Styx. It is said that he met a mysterious old man there, who seemed to awaken something in him. Since then, he began to show extraordinary wisdom and abilities."
Zhang Jin fell into contemplation, and this story deepened her curiosity and respect for Underworld deity. She asked, "Who is that mysterious old man? What influence does he have on Underworld deity?"
Yun Yin shook his head. "The true identity of that old man remains a mystery to this day. But it is certain that he has a great influence on Underworld deity. Many spirits believe that it was because of that encounter that Underworld deity was able to transcend the past and become the God of the Underworld that we see today."
Between the words, a light breeze blew, causing the vines by the window to sway gently. In the moonlight, the figure of Yunyin became increasingly elusive, as if a distant memory from ancient times gradually blurred in the night.
"Zhang Jin gratefully said, 'Thank you for sharing these stories with me, Mr. Yunyin. They have given me a deeper understanding of the Underworld deity.'"
Cloud Hidden smiled faintly, then gradually dissipated into the night sky, leaving behind a few lingering words in the air: "The underworld is full of unknowns and miracles, Zhang Jin, you must uphold your original intention."
Zhang Jin stood there, watching the disappearing Cloud Hidden, feeling full of emotion. This mysterious underworld still held many unknown stories waiting for her to explore.
In the depths of the underworld, on the night of the full moon, the entire palace is shrouded in a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. On this night, Underworld deity will endure the punishment of thunder and fire alone. This is his curse, which he has endured for nearly a century.
Zhang Jin stood under the high tower of the palace, gazing at the deep night sky. This night held great significance for Underworld deity. Her heart was filled with worry and unease, and she decided to accompany Underworld deity during this difficult time.
Underworld deity stood alone on the wide balcony, gazing at the bright moonlight. His figure appeared both powerful and fragile in the moonlight. Thunder rolled in the distance, steadily approaching, as if foreshadowing the imminent hardships.
Zhang Jin gently walked up to Underworld deity and said, " Underworld deity, let me accompany you through this night."
Underworld deity turned around, his eyes revealing surprise and gratitude. He softly replied, " Zhang Jin, this is my curse, you shouldn't have to endure such suffering."
Zhang Jin firmly said, "I know, but I don't want you to face it alone. Even if I can't share your pain, I want you to know that you are not alone."
A hint of tenderness appeared in the eyes of the Underworld deity as he silently held Zhang Jin's hand, a rare display of his gentleness.
"Thank you, Zhang Jin," the Underworld deity said in a low voice, with a hint of pain and gratitude in his voice.
The moonlight gradually became dazzling, thunderclouds gathered, and intense lightning began to flicker in the sky, as if it were the anger of the gods. The Underworld deity's body began to be surrounded by lightning, a pained expression showing on his face.
Zhang Jin tightly grasped the hand of the Underworld deity, her eyes firm and affectionate, as if she wanted to use her own strength to alleviate his pain. Her body emitted a soft glow, like a protective barrier, attempting to block the stinging thunder and lightning that tormented the Underworld deity.
As time passed, the thunder and lightning became more and more intense, and the pain of the Underworld deity intensified. He struggled to maintain his composure, but from his tightly bitten lips and trembling body, it was clear that the torment of the thunder and fire punishment had reached its peak.
"Hold on, Underworld deity," Zhang Jin said in a low voice, her voice filled with encouragement and support.
Finally, after the long ordeal of time, the thunder and lightning began to gradually fade, and the moonlight returned to calm. Underworld deity leaned wearily against the railing, breathing heavily, but his eyes revealed a hint of relief and gratitude.
"I never thought that someone would be by my side on a night like this," the Underworld deity said softly, his eyes gazing deeply at Zhang Jin.
Zhang Jin gently wiped the sweat from the Underworld deity's forehead and smiled, saying, "Whether in the underworld or the human world, you will never be alone again."
At that moment, a previously unprecedented emotion arose in the heart of the Underworld deity, a warmth of being understood and accompanied. He looked deeply at Zhang Jin, understanding in his heart that this woman had become an indispensable part of his life.
The night of the full moon finally passed, and the Underworld deity and Zhang Jin returned together to the inner hall of the palace.
On this night, their relationship deepened, and Zhang Jin became not only the messenger of the underworld, but also the light in the heart of the Underworld deity.
In the deep of the night at the palace, amidst the tranquility, suddenly there arose a commotion at the edge of the Styx.
Ripples appeared on the surface of the Styx, and the previously calm river became turbulent. The Styx is the source of life in the underworld and the resting place of souls. This anomaly plunged the entire underworld into unease.
Underworld deity and Zhang Jin stood on the balcony of the palace, gazing in the direction of Styx. The upheaval of Styx is undoubtedly a serious warning for the underworld.
"It seems that we need to personally make a trip to Styx," said the Underworld deity in a low and solemn voice.
Zhang Jin nodded in agreement, knowing that this investigation was crucial for the peace of the underworld. The two immediately set off for Styx.
At the banks of Styx, ripples on the water's surface continued to expand, with waves crashing against the shore. Underworld deity and Zhang Jin walked to the riverbank, gazing at the anomaly in the water. Zhang Jin noticed strange flashes of light on the surface, as if some unknown force was at play.
"It seems that the anomaly here is not just a natural phenomenon," Zhang Jin frowned.
The Underworld deity nodded, his eyes revealing deep contemplation: "There are signs of powerful interference with the water flow here. We need to find the source of this force."
They began to move along the riverbank, searching for the source of the anomaly. In a secluded cove, they discovered a strange whirlpool. Emitting a faint blue light from its center, the water swirled here, forming a bottomless vortex. "Here! This whirlpool is not normal," said the Underworld deity, pointing at the whirlpool.
Zhang Jin carefully observed the vortex, and suddenly her gaze focused: "Underworld deity, look, there seems to be something at the center of that vortex."
Underworld deity gazed at the center of the vortex, and then his expression became serious. He reached out and pulled out an unusual stone from the center of the vortex. The surface of the stone was smooth, emitting a faint blue light, seemingly connected to the power within the vortex.
"This stone seems to be the key to the anomaly," murmured the Underworld deity.
They brought this mysterious stone back to the palace and began to study it. After careful research, Underworld deity and Zhang Jin discovered that this stone is an ancient magical substance capable of absorbing and releasing large amounts of energy.
"It seems that this stone is being controlled by some kind of power," analyzed the Underworld deity.
"So, we need to find the person who is controlling it," added Zhang Jin.
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