The Underworld is Empty, Yama is Teaching

After “retiring,” Xue Changyi, one of the Ten Yama Kings, arrives in the parallel world’s Jixia Academy—Underworld High School—to become a substitute homeroom teacher. Xue Changyi is proficient in burning livers, skinning and boning, and capturing souls. He has killed, beheaded, and judged, but… he’s never been a teacher. Underworld High School, Class Nine, the legendary experimental class. Class President Qin Shi Huang, Study Committee Member Zhuge Liang, and troublemaker Lü Bu. Liu Bei from the next class comes by daily to sell straw sandals; the poet Li Bai attends class every day with a wine pot and sword; and there’s also the tyrant Emperor Yang of Sui, now a classmate, and his beloved father, Emperor Wen of Sui, making parent-teacher conferences incredibly convenient… Yang Guang, the Sui Emperor, who hasn’t turned in his homework: “I am the Son of Heaven, the True Dragon Emperor! Do you dare strike my hand with a ruler?!” Substitute homeroom teacher Xue Changyi blinks: “We can skip the ruler.” Yang Guang sneers. Xue Changyi ponders for a moment, then takes out his Divine Striking Whip: “Spanking, however, is an option.” Yang Guang: “…” One day, in addition to selling straw sandals, Liu Bei expands his business—selling best-selling novels! Underworld R1800+ rating, annual sales TOP1! For 200 consecutive years, the reigning sales champion! Highly recommended by the poet Li Bai, a mysterious and forbidden love story!

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Underworld is Empty, Yama is Teaching This web novel was a delightful surprise! I went in expecting a typical underworld story, but "The Underworld is Empty, Yama is Teaching" delivered something far more unique and entertaining. With just 40 chapters, it's a quick read, but the author manages to pack in quite a punch. ### First Impressions The premise alone grabbed my attention: the Yama King, ruler of the underworld, becomes a substitute teacher for a class of unruly students. The juxtaposition of the serious, powerful Yama with the chaotic classroom setting immediately sparked my interest. It felt fresh, and I was eager to see how the author would pull it off. ### What Works Well The humor is definitely a highlight. I found myself chuckling at the interactions between the Yama King and his students, who are all famous figures from Chinese history now reduced to remedial status. The author does a great job of balancing the comedic elements with the underlying supernatural themes. I particularly enjoyed the dynamic between the MC and ML. The ML's cold exterior hiding a soft, fangirling interior was a clever and endearing touch. The MC's calm demeanor, especially in contrast to the chaos around him, was also a compelling trait. The romance felt natural and well-paced, despite the story's brevity. The author really nailed the "substitute teacher tames the class" trope, putting a hilarious underworld spin on it. It's a twist on the school experience that actually works! ### Areas of Concern Honestly, it's hard to find major faults. The story is relatively short, and while I would have loved to see more of the students' antics and the development of the relationships, the author wraps things up nicely. ### Final Verdict "The Underworld is Empty, Yama is Teaching" is a fun, lighthearted read with a unique premise and well-developed characters. The humor is spot-on, the romance is sweet, and the overall story is satisfying despite its length. If you're looking for a quick and entertaining escape with a supernatural twist, I highly recommend giving this novel a try. I'm rating it a solid 4 out of 5 stars!