Chapter 226 Yin soldiers and ghost generals, the passing of dead souls In the deepest part of the abyss of hell, there is darkness and darkness. Countless Yin soldiers and ghosts will be wandering in this dark hell, their figures are looming, as if they are condensed from the thick darkness. These dark soldiers and ghost generals are the guards and enforcers of hell. Their existence fills the entire abyss of hell with depression and fear. The Yin soldiers and ghost generals are generally about one foot tall, and their bodies are extremely thin, as if they have been tortured by endless pain and torture. Their skin takes on a dark green or gray hue, as if shrouded in death. There was no brightness in their eyes, only deathly silence and indifference. Their fingers are slender and sharp, like claws, which makes people shudder. Their clothes were shabby, as if eroded by time and dust. The armor they wore was covered with rust and cracks, as if they were witnesses of history. Their weapons are different, some are spears, some are swords, but all of them are full of killing and blood. These weapons shone coldly in the darkness, making people feel chilly. The steps of the Yin soldiers and ghost generals were steady and powerful, as if they were ghosts walking on the ground. Their walking speed is neither fast nor slow, and they always maintain a certain rhythm and pattern. Their footsteps echoed in the silent hell, accompanied by the sound of chains dragging the floor, as if they were performing a death ritual. Apart from the sound of walking, the Yin soldiers and ghost generals made almost no other sounds. Their mouths were closed tightly, without any expression, as if they were numb from endless pain. Even when they were swinging their weapons or stabbing their enemies, they didn't make any shouts or roars, just the sound of their weapons rubbing against the air and the muffled sound of their enemies falling to the ground. The most frightening thing is that there is no expression on the faces of these evil soldiers and ghost generals. Their eyes are empty and lifeless, as if they have lost their souls; the corners of their mouths are drooping, as if they are laughing at the pain and helplessness of the world. This expressionless look makes people feel very uncomfortable, as if they are facing a group of emotionless machines or monsters. However, although the appearance of Yin soldiers and ghost generals makes people feel scary and uncomfortable, they are indispensable existence in hell. They are the guards and enforcers of hell, responsible for maintaining the order of hell and executing punishments. It is precisely because of their existence that the souls sent to hell do not dare to violate the rules easily, otherwise they will be punished mercilessly. These dark soldiers and ghost generals are not born like this. They also have their own birth ceremony, which is a process full of mystery and cruelty. In the deepest part of the Abyss, an ancient altar shrouded in thick fog looms. The altar is carved from black rock and is covered with ancient runes and patterns. These runes and patterns exude a faint light, as if telling ancient and mysterious stories.

Whenever the moon is dark and the wind is high, the air around the altar will become extremely heavy and oppressive. At this time, the souls and resentments wandering in the abyss of hell will be attracted to the altar, forming a huge vortex-shaped airflow field. These souls and resentments collide and merge with each other in the whirlpool, releasing more powerful energy. There is a bottomless wellhead in the center of the altar, and there is thick black mist surrounding the wellhead. As the vortex rotates faster and faster, some vague figures gradually emerge from the well mouth. These figures gradually condensed and took shape, turning into a group of ghost soldiers wearing shabby armor and holding weapons. In this birth ceremony, every Yin soldier and ghost general is born from countless souls and resentments. The stronger and more souls and resentments they absorb, the stronger and more their power and energy become. Therefore, this birth ceremony is crucial for the Yin soldiers and ghosts. During this process, the Yin soldiers and ghosts will experience countless pain and torture. They need to constantly bear the pain and wailing sounds of living beings. These sounds are like needles piercing their ears, making them feel unbearable pain. At the same time, they also have to endure their own inner suffering and struggle, because although they are symbols of death, they were once part of the living being. This double torture makes them more resilient and unyielding. When all souls are absorbed into the bodies of Yin soldiers and ghost generals, they undergo a complete transformation and upgrade. At this time, their appearance will undergo huge changes: the original worn-out armor will become new and gorgeous, and the colors on their bodies will become more vivid and dazzling. At the same time, their strength and energy will be greatly improved, becoming one of the most powerful existences in hell. After completing the transformation and upgrading, the Yin Soldiers and Ghosts will walk out of the altar and begin to perform their duties: guarding the order of hell and executing punishments. They will patrol and patrol Hell, making sure that no creature escapes punishment or breaks the rules. Their presence strikes fear and awe into all souls. The birth ceremony of the Yin soldiers and ghost generals is the most mysterious and cruel scene in the abyss of hell. Equally mysterious is the promotion ceremony of ghost generals. In the deepest part of the abyss, the promotion ceremony of the ghost general is a mysterious and solemn ceremony. This ceremony is not only to commend those Yin soldiers and ghost generals who have performed well in defending hell and executing punishments, but also to give them greater power and higher status. The ceremony is usually held on every full moon night in a desolate valley known as the "Valley of Ghost Shadows". This valley is filled with a strong ghostly and gloomy atmosphere, as if it is the entrance to another world. The Yin soldiers and ghost generals participating in the promotion ceremony will gather on a huge stone platform in the center of the valley. The stone platform is about a hundred meters long and fifty meters wide. It is covered with ancient runes and patterns, exuding a faint ghostly atmosphere. Light. These runes and patterns are portals to another dimension and are essential magic circles in ascension rituals. As the ceremony began, low ghost cries and howls sounded in the valley, as if countless ghosts were telling their own stories. At this time, the clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, revealing the bright full moon. The moonlight shines through the mist in the valley and shines on the Yin soldiers and ghost generals on the stone platform, casting a mysterious light on them. Then, a mysterious figure wearing black robes and holding a scepter appeared in the center of the stone platform. He is the high priest in hell and is responsible for presiding over promotion rites. The high priest was tall and mighty, with a stern face and a powerful aura exuding from his body. He wore a black robe inlaid with rubies, and the scepter was inlaid with a blue gem, emitting a faint light. The high priest's eyes were deep and mysterious, as if he could see through everything. The high priest stood in the center of the stone platform, raised his scepter high, and shouted to the sky: "Promote!" The voice was loud and majestic, echoing throughout the valley. As he spoke, the runes and patterns on the stone platform began to glow intensely, and these lights converged into a powerful energy, forming a portal to another dimension. This portal is like a road leading to the sky, spanning the stone platform, exuding a mysterious and dangerous atmosphere. At this time, the promoted Yin soldiers and ghost generals moved on the stone platform according to a specific pace and rhythm. They moved in unison, as if they were dancing a dance of death. Their figures loomed in the light of the moonlight and runes, exuding a mysterious power. Their eyes were firm and resolute, and they exuded a powerful aura. These ghost soldiers and ghosts are not only performing, but also telling their own stories and experiences with body language. Every movement and expression they make is full of meaning, as if they are demonstrating their achievements and abilities to the high priest and nature. Their performance is not only a ritual, but also a kind of spiritual baptism and sublimation. During this process, the high priest will review the performance of each Yin soldier and ghost general one by one. He will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and consideration of their movements, expressions, achievements, etc. Only those Yin soldiers and ghost generals who have outstanding performance in defending hell and executing punishments are eligible to be promoted to higher-level ghost generals. This evaluation process is serious and rigorous, and any flaw may lead to failure of promotion. When the review is completed, the high priest will raise his scepter high again and shout to the sky: "Promote!" At this time, the runes and patterns on the stone platform will shine even more dazzlingly, and the entire valley will be engulfed by this powerful energy. shrouded. The promoted Yin soldiers and ghost generals will pass through this portal to another dimension and receive the baptism of higher levels of power and wisdom. At the other end of the portal is a mysterious space full of light and energy. There is no concept of time here, no limitation of space, only endless energy and brilliance. The promoted Yin soldiers and ghost generals were baptized and tempered here, and their bodies and souls were greatly improved and sublimated. Here they realized a higher level of power and wisdom and became more powerful beings. Through this ritual, the promoted Yin soldiers and ghost generals will gain greater power and higher status. They will take on more important tasks and responsibilities and become leaders and guardians in hell. At the same time, they will continue to play their role in defending Hell and executing punishments to ensure the order and balance of Hell. This promotion ceremony is not only a kind of recognition and reward, but also a kind of training and baptism. It allows the Yin soldiers and ghost generals to have a deeper understanding of their responsibilities and missions, and also makes them more determined to walk on their own path. In the deepest part of the Abyss Hell, this mysterious ritual has become the motivation and source for ghost generals to pursue a higher realm. A few days later, in the deepest part of the abyss, the Yin soldiers' hunting ritual for dead souls came quietly. It was a mysterious and cruel ceremony. This ceremony is not only to commend those Yin soldiers and ghost generals who have performed well in defending hell and executing punishments, but also to give them greater power and higher status.

The ceremony is usually held on every full moon night in a desolate valley known as the "Valley of Dead Souls". This valley is filled with a strong atmosphere of yin and dead souls, as if it is the entrance to another world. The Yin soldiers who participated in the ritual of hunting dead souls wore black armor and held sharp weapons as they shuttled through the valley. Their figures looked extremely terrifying against the moonlight and fog, as if they were demons coming out of hell. As the ceremony began, shrill cries of ghosts and wolf howls sounded in the valley, as if countless dead souls were telling their tragic stories. At this time, the clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, revealing the bright full moon. The moonlight shines through the fog in the valley and shines on the Yin soldiers, giving them a mysterious glow. The Yin soldiers began hunting operations. They were divided into several teams, each led by a captain. The captain holds a long sword and has cold eyes. He is the soul and core of the entire team. Other Yin soldiers were armed with various weapons, such as spears, bows and arrows, battle axes, etc., following the captain's footsteps, searching for traces of the dead souls. Soon after, a Yin soldier discovered the target. He waved the spear in his hand and stabbed a dead soul accurately. The dead soul let out a shrill scream, and his body instantly turned into a burst of black smoke and dissipated. Other Yin soldiers also took action, their movements were quick and precise, as if they had been rehearsed countless times. For a time, the valley was filled with figures of Yin soldiers fighting with the dead souls. In addition to hunting for dead souls, Yin soldiers will also perform a ritual called "blood sacrifice". This ritual involves the sacrifice of innocent people to the gods in hell. These people will be tied to a huge stone pillar, and then their throats will be slit, and blood will spurt out instantly. This blood will be collected by the Yin soldiers and poured into a container filled with fire. This vessel is called the "River Styx" and is an important passage connecting the world and hell. When the blood sacrifice ceremony was going on, the entire valley was filled with the strong smell of blood. The screams of innocent people and the sound of blood splattering came one after another, which was horrifying. Although this ritual is full of cruelty, it is the only way for Yin soldiers to pursue higher realms and power. Through this ritual, Yin soldiers can gain stronger strength and wisdom, and become better guardians and punishers. At the same time, this is also their maintenance and contribution to the order and balance of hell. The whole ritual of hunting the dead lasted all night. When the light of dawn penetrated the clouds, the Yin soldiers returned to their base one after another. Although they were exhausted, their faces were filled with expressions of satisfaction and pride. This hunting operation not only allowed them to obtain more trophies and sacrifices, but also allowed them to understand their responsibilities and missions more deeply. On the way back to the station, the Yin soldiers also met some colleagues and superiors who came to greet them. They reported their hunting operations to these colleagues and superiors and displayed their trophies. These trophies are seen as symbols of honor and strength, and as capital for their advancement and access to more power. After returning to the station, the Yin soldiers began to sort out the trophies and sacrifices and prepare to sacrifice them to the gods and rulers of hell. In the process, they will also reflect on and summarize their combat skills and teamwork abilities. They know that only continuous learning and progress can they gain a foothold in this hell full of danger and competition. As time goes by, more and more Yin soldiers join the ranks of hunting dead souls. They desire to gain more power and honor and become better warriors and leaders. And those Yin soldiers who have become famous have become role models and role models for young people, inspiring them to continue to work hard and fight. In this way, in the deepest part of the abyss and hell, the Yin soldiers' hunting ritual of dead souls became the motivation and source of their pursuit of a higher realm. They continue to grow, progress, and surpass themselves in this ritual, contributing to the order and balance of hell. This is a never-ending battle and a journey full of blood and glory. The border of the abyss and hell is filled with a strong atmosphere of Yin Qi and dead souls. Suddenly, a low horn echoed in the night sky. The sound was long and dull, as if it came from another world. This is a signal that the Yin soldiers are about to go to war. Immediately afterwards, an invisible force began to surge in the valley. The surrounding air instantly became cold, and the mist rolled in, as if some huge existence was awakening. The trees, stones, flowers and plants in the valley all trembled gently under the influence of this force, as if paying tribute to the invisible powerful existence. Driven by this force, the scenery of the entire valley began to change. The originally quiet valley instantly became eerie and eerie, and the fog in the valley became thicker, shrouding everything in a mysterious mist. The creatures in the valley felt frightened under the pressure of this force and looked for hiding places. At the center of this force, groups of Yin soldiers wearing black armor and expressionless faces began to appear. They lined up in a neat line and marched in the valley. Every step felt like they were stepping on hard iron stone, making a dull sound. Their figures loomed in the thick fog, as if they were ghosts from another world. As the Yin soldiers marched, the scene in the valley became even weirder. The originally peaceful rocks seemed to be pulled by a mysterious force and began to float in the air, forming a straight road. Two rows of jumping blue flames lit up on both sides of the road, illuminating the entire valley like daylight. These flames seemed to be alive, beating and twisting, as if telling ancient stories. The whole process lasted for several hours, until the last black shadow disappeared into the distant valley. When everything returned to calm, the scene in the valley also returned to its original state. But there was still a faint smell of yin and dead souls in the air, as if to remind people that what just happened was not an illusion. This is the scene of Yin soldiers passing through, mysterious and terrifying. For those who witness this sight, it will be an experience that will last a lifetime. And for those who live nearby, it is a source of unspeakable fear and awe. They know very well that these Yin soldiers are guardians from hell and exist to maintain order and balance. Although they are feared, their presence is also understood to be necessary. Under their protection, the balance between earth and hell is maintained, evil forces are suppressed, and justice is upheld. (End of this chapter)