Chapter 2406

In addition to these measures, Yan Aohan established a system of rewards and punishments.

If the Five Path Walkers worked diligently and achieved great merit, they could be promoted to Earth Gods, provided they had sufficient ability. Similarly, if an Earth God accumulated enough karmic merit, they could be promoted to City God. If a City God’s cultivation deepened further, they could enter the various halls to become Yin Spirits.

The positions of Yin Spirits in each hall needed to be gradually organized. Meanwhile, a Hall of Punishing Evil and Promoting Goodness was established, also known as the Wuchang Hall. It was led by Old Black and Old White.

Truly virtuous people with karmic merit were welcomed by Old White. Those who passed the assessment could become residents of the Underworld or Yin Spirits. Those who did not pass could smoothly enter reincarnation to be born into favorable families.

True evildoers, however, were captured by Old Black and his team. They were punished according to the severity of their crimes.

Additionally, a Punishment Hall was set up, utilizing the former eighteen hells’ penalties.

The Bridge of Helplessness was also established. Beside it, Meng Po’s stalls were set up to provide Meng Po's soup and Soul-Forgetting Soup. Meng Po dispatched her junior assistants to inspect at each bridge.

Residents of the Underworld had priority rights to take assessments to become staff in various halls and offices. Once they passed, they would become the lowest rank of Soul Immortals. With hard work and deeper cultivation, they could eventually become high-ranking officials.

Yan Aohan used management methods from the mortal realm to govern the Yanluo Realm. The ten regions were equivalent to ten provinces. Below them were countless cities, managed by City Gods. Below that were towns and villages, managed by Earth Gods and Five Path Walkers, respectively. This created a clear hierarchy.

In short, Yan Aohan’s arrangements made the management structure of the Yanluo Realm very clear. With responsibilities distributed, there was no fear of chaos arising.

The main framework was in place. The remaining tasks were left to the Ten Yanluo Kings to handle themselves.

The Ten Yanluo Kings realized their earlier shivers had been justified. Indeed, the workload had increased significantly. Although painful, they felt joyful because the Yanluo Realm was now an independent realm. They were no longer just among the immortals but a unique category with special status.

Yan Aohan had many tasks as well. First, the Yan Palace needed to be built separately, which created much work.

While Yan Aohan was busy, Zhu Yanyi was also occupied. She had people select a specific plot of land to grow medicinal herbs for the residents of the Yanluo Realm. These herbs were managed by Elder Zhang and Zhu Shun Yao.

Elder Chun was the most surprising. He actually took the assessment for a position in the Hall of Punishing Evil and Promoting Goodness under Old Black. Relying on his skills, he became the first resident of the Underworld to pass, obtaining the position commonly known as Black Wuchang.

Black Wuchang specifically targeted evildoers.

After Elder Chun, more people joined the Wuchang Hall. Old Black and Old White each selected twenty Wuchangs. They drew lots to form teams and then went for internships.

Elder Zhan, having managed economics in life, was specially placed in the Yan Palace by Yan Aohan. He was in charge of the overall economy of the ten regions and could recruit his own staff.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yanyi teased Yan Aohan, “This is clearly the prelude to passing the buck.”

Yan Aohan smiled lightly, holding Zhu Yanyi in his arms. “Zhan Guoqing has the ability. Besides, the economy of the Yanluo Realm indeed needs clarity. Letting her manage it is best.”

Zhu Yanyi knew Yan Aohan had considered all aspects. “Fortunately, most things in the Yanluo Realm are settled. Otherwise, I think it would be too busy.”

Yan Aohan smiled. “There will be busyness for a while. If you get bored, you can check on Honglian and the others.”

Zhu Yanyi said, “I came to find you regarding this. Honglian sent a message. Her friends have arrived. I thought it was time to go see them.”

Yan Aohan placed his large hand on Zhu Yanyi’s lower abdomen. “Is the child okay?”

“Rest assured. This little tadpole is doing well. My belly won’t grow for twenty years. If you’re worried, use your divine power to protect my lower abdomen a bit more,” Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

Yan Aohan had not planned to separate from Zhu Yanyi. However, as the saying goes, human plans cannot match heaven’s will. Who could have predicted they would create a Yanluo Realm? Thus, tasks multiplied, and Yan Aohan could not easily leave. He tapped Zhu Yanyi’s lower abdomen. With Yan Aohan’s Yan Emperor divine power, the little one would be very safe.

Yan Aohan added, “Mengbao will stay here. Since he feeds on spiritual juice, I can get it from the Ruyi Space. I originally planned to cultivate him after his first year, but since I am here, it is better to keep him. I will have time to guide his body, allowing him to truly integrate into the Yanluo Realm. Only then can he smoothly become the guardian deity of the Yanluo Realm.”

“Alright,” Zhu Yanyi nodded. “I trust you with her. Should I leave Flame to help care for her?”

Yan Aohan smiled. “No need. Flame will stay with you. With him, I feel more at ease. I have called Zhan Diting back. He will help then.”

Zhu Yanyi said, “Right. How did you arrange for Zhan Diting?”

“The Yanluo Realm will have a Valley of Evil Souls. It imprisons true evil souls from various planes. I specially set up a position for Ksitigarbha for the monks. They say foreign monks chant better. I gave them a place to chant, but only one can come every hundred years. Each Ksitigarbha has one purpose: to reform all evil souls in the Valley of Evil Souls. For every soul reformed, their karmic merit increases. Zhan Diting will supervise this.”

Yan Aohan did not intend to let Zhan Diting relax. Zhan Diting’s ability to see and hear everywhere was far superior to the Immortal Realm’s Clairaudience and Clairvoyance. Moreover, his talent allowed him to understand matters across all realms. This position was best for him. Since he had returned, he could also help raise Mengbao.

Zhu Yanyi watched Yan Aohan calmly scheme against Zhan Diting and nodded naturally. “You are right. Zhan Diting was indeed a bit idle.”

Zhan Diting, rushing back, shivered. Who was scheming against him again?

Zhu Yanyi knew that although she was now the Yan Queen, her cultivation had reached the late stage of Immortal Saint. This was because creating the Yanluo Realm had elevated her power.