Chapter 291: Re-entry Space Passage (8)
Li Chen once told Cui Hao that everyone's process of studying and refining their supernatural powers and exercises is actually the continuous improvement of their own ontological world.
There are no two leaves in the world, even if they have the same practice, the same sect, the same teacher, and two people have practiced the same exercises, but with the improvement of time and realm, as the comprehension of the Tao becomes deeper and deeper, the gap will also widen.
Just like Hongxue, the most special among them, she walks the path of reincarnation that seems to be rarely touched by people in the world, and the world's interpretations of reincarnation alone, as well as those literati who specialize in studying reincarnation, have different understandings.
There is a theory that reincarnation is completely anthropomorphized, and they build it in a mansion similar to a human city.
The world's most detailed descriptions of the descriptions are as detailed as they can be: the entrance to the underworld is usually a bottomless ancient well with moss, and the mouth of the well is often filled with mist. The depths of the well shimmer with a faint blue light, as if it were a gateway to another world. The soul only needs to jump into the well to enter the underworld.
After entering the underworld, the first thing that catches your eye is a vast and gloomy place. The land was filled with desolation and silence, with only the sound of the wind blowing through the wilderness. Looking up, the sky is not the blue we are familiar with, but a deep darkness, like the end of the universe.
On top of this wilderness, stands a majestic city, which is the capital of the underworld, the "Underworld". The city of Hades is full of ancient and mysterious atmosphere, the tall walls are made of black boulders, and the buildings inside the city are all black or dark gray, which looks dull and solemn.
In the very center of the city of the underworld is a towering tower - the Tower of Life and Death. The Tower of Life and Death is a symbol of the underworld, and the power of the reincarnation of life and death is sealed in the tower. Each floor of the tower holds different souls who wait for the day of judgment to come and then be sent to their respective places.
In addition to the underworld, there are many other mysterious places in the underworld. For example, the Ghost Forest, which is home to evil spirits, is full of strange phenomena and dangerous creatures. There is also the Lethe River, in which the water of forgetfulness flows, and on the banks of the river blooms a flower that can make people forget their previous lives, the flower of the other side.
In the deepest part of the underworld is the residence of the king of Hades, the Netherworld. The Netherworld is located in a large cavern, the roof of which is covered with scarlet chains that glow with a dark light. Hades' throne was set up in the middle of the cave, and he wore a black robe, a golden crown on his head, and a deep and majestic countenance.
On either side of Hades stood eighteen judges, each of whom was in charge of eighteen infernal punishments. Whenever the souls come to the underworld, they make a judgment based on the life of the soul and send it to the corresponding hell to be punished.
In the underworld, there is another special kind of existence, that is, ghosts. The onicha are Hades' subordinates, and their duty is to capture souls and execute judgments and punishments. The appearance of the oni is usually very terrifying, and they are full of great power and can control all kinds of spiritual objects.
In addition, there are many mysterious creatures in the dungeon, such as zombies, skeletons, ghosts, etc. Some of them are curses left by the sins of life, and some are turned into resentments that have accumulated over many years. These creatures roam the dungeon, looking for an escape.
It is the destination of the dead and the place of reincarnation of life. Here, the story of life and death is staged every day, and the battle between life and death is carried out at every moment. Although the underworld is full of horror and gloomy, it is also part of the cycle of life and the embodiment of the order of the universe.
Another theory is that it was born out of the Buddhism founded by Xuan Li, which integrates the cause and effect of good and evil in life that Xuan Li once proposed, but when Li Chen asked Xuan Li if he had mentioned this statement, Xuan Li shook his head and said: I have never repeated this.
It can be seen that even this statement is the imagination of many literati, as for why literati, because other people do not have so much time and leisure time, and they will not spend so much words to express their inner conjectures.
The wild history gossip describes it like this: In distant myths and legends, there is a chilling picture, that is, the eighteen layers of hell. These eighteen layers of hell are said to be at the bottom of the world, an abyss of darkness, pain, and despair. It is a punishment for sinful souls
Each layer of hell represents a different form of sin and punishment. The following is a detailed description of this horrible place.
First of all, the gateway to hell is a huge stone gate with warnings carved into it. There is an ancient rune on the stone door that can only be unlocked by a few who are qualified to enter. When the stone door slowly opened, a cold wind blew in the face, making people feel an indescribable fear.
The first level of hell is a vast melting pot into which sinful souls are cast and burned by flames. Those who have committed great sins in the world suffer untold suffering here. The flames in the furnace burned brightly, making a palpitating popping sound.
The second hell is an icy lake into which those who are callous in the world and ignore the suffering of others are thrown into it. They struggle in the icy lake, endured endless cold and loneliness.
The third hell is a pool of blood into which those who are bloodthirsty in the world are thrown into. They soaked in pools of blood and endured endless pain and suffering.
Each layer of hell has its own special form of punishment, either by throwing the sinner into a rotting mire full of maggots, or by putting the sinner in a stomach that can never be filled. Each level of hell has different punishments depending on the sin.
The deepest eighteenth layer of hell is a place that no one knows about, and only the worst sins and sins are thrown into this layer of hell. There was no light, no sound, only endless darkness and loneliness.
In addition to the tortured souls in hell, there is also a class of creatures - demons. These demons are the embodiment of punishment, and they have a terrifying appearance and terrifying powers. They are responsible for throwing souls into different layers and ensuring that they are punished there as they deserve. ap.
And above these eighteen layers of hell, there is a huge palace, which is the abode of the king of hell. The King of Hell is a majestic and cruel being, the judge of all souls and the ruler of this hell. Although his palace was huge, the cold and loneliness that penetrated into his bones always made him feel great pain when night fell.
Every day, the King of Hell interrogates every soul who enters Hell in the halls of his palace. He would listen to the stories of each soul, judge whether they were guilty or not, and then throw them into the corresponding layer according to the degree of sin. Although it is his duty, whenever a soul cries and pleads, he also feels pain and struggle inside.
However, even though the King of Hell is the judge of all souls, he also has his secrets. Behind his throne is a secret door to the eighteenth layer of hell. It was a place he couldn't reach, and it was where his deepest fears were.
This is the mythical eighteen layers of hell, a place of darkness, pain, and despair. Although it is a place where sinful souls are punished, it is a place where every soul has the possibility to find their own salvation. In some legends, there are even souls who have been given a chance at redemption and rebirth after going through the trials and tribulations of hell. This is the mystery of the eighteen layers of hell, and the horror of it.
Of course, this is only one of the eighteen layers of hell, because if you subdivide it, there are many differences in details even in the same statement.
However, Hongxue's understanding of this matter is most important in Huangquan and reincarnation, which is the journey she has traveled countless times after all.