Styx did not answer Ksitigarbha's question directly. Instead, he raised a hand and pointed.
A stream of information containing the profound principles of the Hell Path's laws and countless scenes of punishment and imprisonment was reflected into Ksitigarbha's sea of consciousness.
Ksitigarbha's body trembled slightly, and an expression of extreme compassion instantly appeared on his face, as if he had truly experienced those endless tortures and anguished cries firsthand.
Two lines of clear tears slowly flowed from his eyes. It was not out of fear, but sorrow for the souls who had fallen into Hell.
"May I ask, Venerable, how Ksitigarbha should go there and save them?"
"You need only become the lord of the Hell Path!" Styx said indifferently. At the same time, he transmitted the responsibilities of the lord of the Hell Path to Ksitigarbha.
"All living beings suffer, and Hell suffers the most. I am willing to go there myself, bear their suffering, feel their pain, guide them toward goodness, and deliver them to transcendence."
Ksitigarbha pressed his palms together once more. His voice was soft, yet carried unquestionable determination.
"Good." Styx nodded slightly. Borrowing Fengdu's power, he condensed a Netherworld talisman edict representing the "lord of the Hell Path" and let it fall into Ksitigarbha's hands.
"Your cultivation is still low. When you go to the Underworld, you must always maintain this kind heart. Only then will you be able to sort out their sins and soothe their resentment and hatred. Otherwise, their resentment will erode you, and you will sink into depravity together with them."
Ksitigarbha accepted the talisman edict, and the ordinary, compassionate aura surrounding him grew even stronger. He took a deep breath.
He bowed deeply to Styx. "Ksitigarbha will certainly remember your words today, Venerable, and help the suffering souls of the