Shen Shuzhen suddenly awoke, unleashing the Lianshi's ultimate technique, the Azure Underworld Descent. Beneath that terrifying spectacle, even the Ghost King paled in comparison.
Yu Jinbo, previously so arrogant, now found himself utterly unable to resist Shen Shuzhen's might, as helpless as an infant. This was also due in part to Yan Shouyi and others.
Yu Jinbo was bound by countless thick Gou Di Yin Locks, rendering him immobile and his strength useless. He noticed the abyss leading to hell below and was thrown into a panic.
As long as one had connections in the living world, they could remain, and the Underworld could do nothing. But once in hell, even a Ghost King would be forced to undergo torture! And based on his deeds in the living world over the years, the punishments would begin with a thousand years!
Yu Jinbo was terrified! He struggled fiercely, but without the West Lake Dragon Vein and with his forehead heavily injured, he couldn't stir up a single ripple!
After his struggles failed, Yu Jinbo changed his tune, shedding his arrogant demeanor and pleading with Shen Shuzhen in a subdued voice: "Shen Shuzhen, we've coexisted peacefully for so many years. If not for my sake, then for the sake of the Buddha, show mercy!"
Shen Shuzhen sneered, "Coexist peacefully? If our relationship could be called peaceful coexistence, would this day have come? Yu Jinbo, ask yourself, how many wicked deeds have you committed over the years!"
"You framed the Liu family, massacred my Shen family, and cultivated the Zhou and Wei families to be tyrannical in Qiantang. How many innocent people and disciples of folk sects have died by your hands!"
"Not to mention the pitiable women of my Shen family who were imprisoned by Zhou Yuhu for many years. In that battle so many years ago, do you know how many beloved friends and family I lost? Years have passed, and whenever I close my eyes, they appear in my mind, questioning why I endured humiliation, why I didn't uphold justice!"
"Yu Jinbo, your downfall today is entirely of your own making. If I don't kill you, what face will I have in the afterlife to face the wronged souls you killed, or to face my late husband!"
As her emotions surged, tears streamed down Shen Shuzhen's aged eyes. After the battle with the Yu family many years ago, Shen Shuzhen had lost her beloved and her own strength began to decline. She had lived in pain for years. To protect the remaining disciples of folk sects at the crematorium, she had to bow to the Ghost King family. But her hatred and her grudges, when had she ever forgotten them? How could she dare to forget!
"Ah!!!" With a mournful cry, Shen Shuzhen grabbed the chains and began dragging Yu Jinbo into hell!
Yu Jinbo, panicked and terrified, cried out for his brother: "Jin Hong, save me quickly!"
"Big Brother!" Yu Jin Hong knew what was happening to Yu Jinbo, but Yao Yuming was too difficult to handle, and he couldn't break free! Wei Qin tried to help, but Yan Shouyi and Shen Chun blocked his path. Yu Jinbo likely never expected that Wei Qin, whom he had sent to delay Yan Shouyi and Shen Chun, would now be held back by them. The shackles he had placed on his enemies had ultimately become his own fetters.
The immense ghostly energy was gradually sinking. No matter how Yu Jinbo struggled, he could not escape the destiny of falling into hell. He never imagined that Shen Shuzhen possessed such power. How could such a powerful Shen Shuzhen have endured such humiliation for so many years! Yu Jinbo, of course, did not know that Shen Shuzhen's forbearance was not for herself, but to protect her family at the crematorium. But in this battle, she had nothing left to hold back. In fact, due to her terminal illness, Shen Shuzhen was giving her all!!
As his body slowly disappeared into the abyss, Yu Jinbo's fear grew. His threats turned into flattery, and then into pleas. But Shen Shuzhen showed no mercy! Just as Yu Jinbo's body was more than half submerged, Shen Shuzhen swayed and coughed up a mouthful of blood, collapsing beside the bed!
"Grandmother!" Cui Yu's face changed drastically, and he rushed to support her. He found Shen Shuzhen's hands and feet incredibly cold, like those of a dead person. He immediately realized something, his face turning ashen, his voice trembling, "Great Grandmother... you..."
Shen Shuzhen wiped the blood from her lips and smiled, stroking Cui Yu's head: "Xiao Yu, everyone grows old one day. You grew up at the crematorium; you should have come to terms with life and death long ago."
Cui Yu pursed his lips, tears falling uncontrollably from his eyes. The crematorium usually cremated seven or eight bodies a day, even more in winter. The bodies sent there, whether old or young, male or female, were accompanied by grieving relatives crying their hearts out. Cui Yu had seen such partings since childhood, watching bodies enter the incinerator, turn to ash, and be placed in small urns, signifying their end. He thought he was accustomed to it, but when life and death descended upon him, he realized how painful it truly was.
"Great Grandmother, I can't bear to part with you... I can't bear it... If you leave, I'll have no family left in this world. I'll be all alone!" Cui Yu choked out.
"Silly child," Shen Shuzhen said with a smile. "Everyone here at the crematorium is your family. Treat them well, and they will love you in my stead."
"But I can't bear it... I really can't bear it..."
Shen Shuzhen could only say helplessly, "Great Grandmother wants to go see your Great Grandfather. You won't stop me, will you?"
Cui Yu froze. His Great Grandfather had died many years ago, yet his Great Grandmother had lived alone in this world for so long. The only belief that sustained her was protecting everyone, wasn't it? If one day everyone no longer needed Great Grandmother's protection, why shouldn't Great Grandmother depart and reunite with Great Grandfather? At that moment, Cui Yu suddenly found release. He held back his tears and let go of Shen Shuzhen's hand.
Shen Shuzhen took a deep breath and stood up again! She tightly gripped the chains and pulled with all her might!!
"No!!! Don't!!!!" Amidst Yu Jinbo's terrified roar, Shen Shuzhen exerted her last ounce of strength and dragged him into hell!!!
"Big Brother!!" Yu Jin Hong's eyes split open with fury. He threw Yao Yuming aside without hesitation and charged towards the abyss. But before he could reach the entrance of hell, it had already closed, and the thick Gou Di Yin Locks had dissipated into starlight!
"Big Brother..." Yu Jin Hong's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the ground that had returned to normal. He suddenly began to frantically dig, clawing three feet into the earth, believing he could unearth Yu Jinbo. But Yu Jinbo had been sent to hell, not buried beneath the soil. Yu Jin Hong's efforts were ultimately in vain!!!