
Lu Changqing found himself having traveled to the Underworld of Journey to the West, becoming a nominal disciple of Houtu (Empress of Earth). At this time, the Underworld was in decline, with Houtu dispirited and no powerful figures to uphold it, while Ksitigarbha lurked as a menacing threat. The Emperor of Fengdu, with great solemnity, entrusted Lu Changqing with the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the Underworld. Lu Changqing replied, "?? Are you kidding me?" To persuade Houtu to take cha