In Chinese folk religion and Taoism, the afterlife is not a single paradise or hell, but a vast, complex bureaucratic empire. This is the "Diyu" ， which translates to "Earth Prison" or "Underworld Court." Think of it not just as a place of punishment, but as a massive soul-processing center, a cosmic government office where every soul's life is judged, and its next destination is decided.

Yee Hwung Dah-dee sent many warriors to fight Sunn Wuh-kong, including Nuh-zha, Li Jing, and the Four Heavenly Kings. Do you still remember what they were like? But even though Yee Hwung Dah-dee dispatched one hundred thousand heavenly soldiers, none of them could defeat Sunn Wuh-kong. At this moment, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, who had come to attend the Peach Banquet, told Yee Hwung Dah-dee that she knew someone who could handle him.

Inside the Hall of Miraculous Mist, the Yee Hwung Dah-dee sat in bright light, surrounded by civil and military officials. Suddenly, heavenly soldiers came to report: the Dragon King Ao Guang from the East Sea, and King Qin Guang from the underworld, had arrived with complaints. The Yee Hwung Dah-dee said: “Bring me the petitions.” After reading them, he replied: “Let the Dragon King and the underworld king return first. I will send generals to capture this troublemaker.”

Journey to the West is an ancient Chinese epic packed with gods, demons, and magic. It tells the story of the Tang monk, Tung Sahn-zung, who goes on a pilgrimage to the West. He’s protected by three disciples—Sunn Wuh-kong, Juu Baa Jyeh, and Sha Seng. Together, they battle demons and monsters, survive eighty-one trials, and finally bring back the sacred scriptures.