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"Don't worry..."
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and smiled, "Some loves are deeply etched in the heart, unforgettable for a lifetime. Even after going through reincarnation, they won't be forgotten. What should one do about that?"
Ghost Messengers grinned ominously, "That's not a problem. After drinking Meng Po Soup, even the deepest feelings will be forgotten. To be honest, that old witch Meng Po's skill in brewing her soup is indeed unmatched in the world. The reincarnation of souls and the forgetting of past events all rely on Meng Po's concoction."
Ye Yang was surprised, "Isn't Meng Po Soup a divine object? How... does it seem like just an ordinary potion? Who exactly is Meng Po?"
Ghost Messengers lifted his Cloak, revealing a terrifying smile, and said, "Kid, you're about to drink Meng Po Soup and enter the Six Paths of Reincarnation anyway, so it doesn't hurt to tell you. Meng Po has existed in the Ghost Realm since the separation of heaven and earth. It is said to be the embodiment of all absolute thoughts. Meng Po is quite powerful and respected by those in the Underworld. However, regardless of whether they are ghosts or gods, what they fear most about Meng Po is her skill in brewing potions. She purifies the impurities of souls and reshapes a ghost; this kind of Divine Power can only be achieved by Meng Po alone."
Ye Yang licked his lips and said, "So, over thousands of years, has anyone ever managed to escape the calamity of Meng Po Soup?"
"Impossible!"
Ghost Messengers shook his head and laughed, "Meng Po's mount is the ancient Zhu Long's son, known as the Beast Yayu. This Yayu is inherently ferocious and delights in devouring souls. On ordinary days, Meng Po ties Yayu next to the Reincarnation Well. Yayu has a keen sense of smell and can detect the scent on souls. If a soul enters reincarnation with memories from its past life, Yayu can sniff it out. Because of this, over thousands of years, countless souls who did not wish to drink Meng Po Soup have been devoured by Yayu."
Ye Yang shivered all over, "So yesterday... was there also a soul that was devoured..."
Ghost Messengers chuckled, "Every day there are such occurrences. Just yesterday, a stunningly beautiful female ghost was eaten by Yayu. What a pity! If she hadn't been consumed, she could have warmed a bed or two..."
"Warmed a bed..."
Ye Yang shuddered at the thought while worrying about Yun Xiaoxi. Logically speaking, even if Yun Xiaoxi's soul entered the Underworld, she would possess Initial Deity powers and would never be eaten by Yayu. At worst, she could become a ghost king in Boundless Purgatory; after all, Yun Xiaoxi's strength was no less than Zeng Xuan's now. Her mastery of Ice Crystal Technique was unparalleled throughout history; it was impossible for her to meet such an end.
"Damn it! Wasn't Yayu shot by its descendants? That... Ghost Messengers brother..." Ye Yang continued respectfully, "In the human realm, there are often Divine-level Experts who are killed; their souls will also fall into reincarnation. However, these strong individuals may not accept this fate willingly. If they resist in the Underworld, what would happen?"
"Resist?"
A cold laugh echoed, saying, "The Reincarnation Well has the Twelve Guardians, each possessing the power of the Initial Deity, directly under the command of Meng Po. With them around, what strong beings in the human realm would dare to resist? Hmph, not long ago, a Mid-Level Deity named Zaochi came here, attempting to rebel, but was utterly defeated and had his soul scattered..."
Ye Yang frowned. "Zaochi is dead..."
"What’s wrong, kid?"
"Nothing. Are these Twelve Guardians really that powerful?"
"Of course. The strong ones in the Underworld all exude deathly energy. Those strong beings from the human realm have their powers greatly diminished here; how could they possibly be a match for Death Spirits? Hmph, opposing the Guardians from the Underworld is simply seeking death. Moreover, beneath the Reincarnation Well lies the Yellow Springs Road, which is personally guarded by the Underworld Demon Lord. His countless soldiers are not something mere mortals can contend with. Even if a deity from the Celestial Realm is killed, their soul must obediently accept reincarnation here, whether as a human, an animal, or an insect; it is all uncertain."
Ye Yang said, "So, at the edge of the Reincarnation Well, it’s really just Meng Po and the Twelve Guardians guarding it, right?"
"Yes. Kid, why do you ask this?"
Finally, the Ghost Messengers began to suspect and asked, "You’re not planning to stir up any trouble here, are you? I advise you to give up on that idea; achieving reincarnation is not easy. If you get your soul scattered here, it would truly be a bad deal."
Ye Yang chuckled and said, "Brother Ghost Messengers, actually... I just want to seek a soul that has recently died. I didn’t find it in Boundless Purgatory, so I want to wait by the Reincarnation Well. Is there any way for me to wait here without Meng Po noticing?"
"There isn’t!"
The Ghost Messengers' expression turned fierce. "Kid, if you really want to cause trouble here, I will kill you on the spot. Don’t think I’m just trying to scare you!"
Ye Yang said, "But she is really important to me."
The Ghost Messengers angrily replied, "That doesn’t mean you can disrupt the Three Realms Law! If you cause trouble in the Underworld, the Underworld Demon Lord will definitely come from the Yellow Springs Road and annihilate your very soul!"
Ye Yang looked ahead, realizing there was no way out. In front of him was a massive black whirlpool, resembling a black hole, with specks of starlight swirling within it. Undoubtedly, that was the Reincarnation Well. On the ground, various Ghost Messengers were taking little ghosts to be reincarnated. At the edge of the Reincarnation Well stood an ugly old woman, who was handing out bowls of medicinal soup to the little ghosts, her expression surprisingly kind.
...
"Rustling..."
Slowly, Ye Yang silently activated the Fire God Power, quickly melting the iron hook embedded in his shoulder. The iron turned into red molten metal and flowed out from the wound. The strength of these Ghost Messengers was even below the Stellar Realm, and this injury healed rapidly, causing almost no damage to Ye Yang.
"Sorry about that, Brother Ghost Messenger!" Ye Yang said lightly.
"You brat!?"
The Ghost Messenger hurriedly turned around, only to see a flash of fire as Ye Yang's palm strike knocked him unconscious. With his cloak billowing, Ye Yang supported the Ghost Messenger and discreetly placed him at the edge of a blood-red campfire. He then adjusted his armor and continued walking towards the edge of the Reincarnation Well.
The little ghosts looked bewildered. When they saw the large pot of Meng Po Soup, several of them suddenly rebelled, shouting loudly: "I don't want to drink soup! I don't want to drink soup! I don't want to reincarnate like this! I still have two big mansions in Xinye and dozens of beautiful concubines; I haven't enjoyed myself enough yet..."
"Enjoy yourself? Nonsense!"
A Ghost Messenger slapped one of the little ghosts across the face, leaving behind trails of purple flames. The little Ghost Messenger nearly fainted from the pain. The old woman holding a bowl of soup grabbed the little ghost by the neck with a sinister smile and said, "Don't worry; perhaps in your next life, there will be big mansions and beautiful concubines waiting for you to enjoy. But first, go to the Reincarnation Well!"
With a single toss, the little ghost fell like a kite with its string cut towards the Reincarnation Well, disappearing in an instant as if swallowed by the vast starry abyss.
...
Ye Yang stood beside the Twelve Guardians, holding his cloak with one hand and lowering it to reveal only his blind eyes. At the same time, Ye Yang opened his spiritual eye and could sense that several Guardians around him were indeed very powerful; however, they were still quite a distance away from him.
"Um?"
A Ghost Soldier guard tilted his head and glanced at Ye Yang, saying, "When did this Ghost Soldier arrive? I haven't heard Meng Po mention anything about new arrivals in the Underworld."
Ye Yang tugged at his Cloak and lowered his voice, "I am a practitioner from Boundless Purgatory, taken in here."
"Oh!" The Ghost Soldier guard smiled, "Originally, there were Twelve Guardians protecting the Reincarnation Well. With this little brother's arrival, it has become thirteen Guardians!"
Ye Yang smiled politely, "Yes, yes..."
Then, Ye Yang stood still, sensing the continuous flow of ghostly energies passing by. If Yun Xiaoxi were among them, he would surely be able to detect her presence.
Unfortunately, after standing for half a day, Ye Yang was disappointed to find no sign of Yun Xiaoxi.
Gently nudging the nearby Ghost Guard with his arm, Ye Yang asked quietly, "Excuse me, if a ghost enters the Reincarnation Well, how long will it take on Yellow Springs Road before they can truly reincarnate?"
The Ghost Guard grinned menacingly, "It doesn't take long—at least three days and at most half a month. Yellow Springs Road is filled with soul collectors. Once you reach Yellow Springs Road, it's not so easy to survive and reincarnate. What? Little brother, do you want to take a look at Yellow Springs Road? That might not be possible. A Guardian of the Reincarnation Well must cultivate for a thousand years to have a chance to ascend to Yin-Yang Guardian and serve directly under the Underworld Demon Lord."
Ye Yang asked, "What if a living person enters the Reincarnation Well?"
The Ghost Guard was slightly taken aback and laughed, "Living person? They can't even get past the Death Storm, let alone enter the Reincarnation Well. Even if they somehow made it into the Reincarnation Well, there are countless Yin-Yang Guardians on Yellow Springs Road. Each of them has at least reached the Initial Deity level. What chance does anyone have to leave alive from Yellow Springs Road? It's like having a path to heaven that you refuse to take while barging into hell without an invitation..."
Ye Yang grinned but said nothing. Instead, he slowly turned his head to sense the energy of the Reincarnation Well. If Yun Xiaoxi wasn't outside the Reincarnation Well, she might have already entered Yellow Springs Road; that was the only place he could find her.
In fact, Ye Yang could sense a massive Energy Fluctuation within the Reincarnation Well. It was the power fluctuations of numerous divine-level deceased beings. Once someone entered the Reincarnation Well, there was no telling how they would get out or what their fate would be. However, for the sake of finding Yun Xiaoxi, Ye Yang had no hesitation at all.
At that moment, the old Meng Po, leaning on her cane, suddenly turned around, sniffed the air, frowned, and said in her aged voice, "Hmm, why do I smell the presence of a living person? Could it be that someone alive has slipped into our Reincarnation Well?"
A Guardian laughed heartily and said, "Grandma is overthinking it; how could a living person possibly penetrate the Reincarnation Well?"
"Is that so? That may not be the case!"
Meng Po's cane clanged against the ground as she slowly turned around, sniffing each little ghost and Guardian as if trying to find the living person who had infiltrated the Ghost Realm.
Ye Yang felt himself tense up; he could sense that Meng Po's power was incredibly strong, at least at the Mid-Level Deity realm.
"Young man, where do you come from?"
Meng Po's nose suddenly stopped at Ye Yang's chest. She raised her head to look into Ye Yang's eyes, a sinister smile creeping across her face. "A living person, blind no less, who managed to enter the Reincarnation Well's domain. You certainly made it difficult for me to find you. Boy, are you looking for death!"
"Buzz!"
The applause suddenly trembled, carrying the force of Breaking Wind as it struck towards Ye Yang's shoulder. Ye Yang staggered back but quickly raised one arm, gathering flames into a blade. With a clang, he deflected Meng Po's cane. The wind surged beneath his feet as Ye Yang hovered in mid-air, the Fire God Seal floating in his hand. He shouted, "Please calm down, Meng Po. I am Ye Yang from the human realm. I came here seeking the whereabouts of Yun Xiaoxi's soul. I implore you to spare me and allow me to enter the Reincarnation Well. Even if it costs me my life, I must find Yun Xiaoxi!"
Meng Po's wrinkled face twisted into an even more ferocious expression as she angrily shouted, "You little brat! Do you think of my Underworld as some kind of playground where you can come and go as you please? Twelve Guardians, seize this audacious boy and eliminate him immediately!"
"Yes!"
The Twelve Guardians simultaneously wielded their unique Weapons, one of them swinging a iron hook, charging in with the intent to kill. The iron hook glimmered like the moon, infused with Divine Crystal Power!
Ye Yang did not dare to be careless. The Fire God Power surged within him as he entered the third level of Fire God Transformation. With a powerful strike, he knocked the iron hook away and turned to deliver a heavy punch to another Guardian's chest. The sound of bones shattering echoed as Ye Yang's Divine Power could even severely injure an Asura God, let alone these Ghost Guards who had just entered the Celestial Realm.
"Kill!"
Two Guardians wielding swords raised their Blades, striking down from both sides. Ghostly Power swirled around their sword blades, creating a field of force in an attempt to lock onto and severely injure Ye Yang.
"Ha!"
Ye Yang exerted his strength, spinning his body as he shouted. The Fire God Seal "Hong Hong" surged forth, sending both Ghost Guards flying with two powerful strikes. He clasped his hands together and unleashed a fiery blade that swept through, forcing back the three attacking Guardians. With just one blow, those Guardians were left with shattered hands, no longer able to underestimate Ye Yang's strength.
"You... who exactly are you?" Meng Po exclaimed in shock.
Ye Yang's blind eyes glowed with golden light as he stared straight into the void and said, "Ye Yang."
"The Fire God?"
Meng Po gritted her teeth, "So you're the new Fire God. No wonder you're so arrogant. Let me personally experience your skills!"
However, Ye Yang smiled and replied, "Meng Po, I mean no offense. I only wish to go to the other side of the Reincarnation Well and will not disturb you!"
With that, Ye Yang flipped over and shot down like lightning into the depths of the Reincarnation Well.
Meng Po was alarmed and quickly shouted, "Yayu, stop him! We cannot let a living god enter Yellow Springs Road; otherwise, that old Underworld Demon Lord will make me a laughingstock!"
Yayu let out a furious roar, transforming into a dragon-shaped beast that lunged at Ye Yang.
Ye Yang was enraged, his body lowered as he unleashed the Fire God Power, his iron fists exploding with over ten strikes. He shouted, "You won't block my path, beast!"
"Bang bang bang..."
The punches infused with Fire God Power struck Yayu's body repeatedly. The ferocious beast howled in pain and instinctively dodged, not daring to obstruct Ye Yang's way.
...
"Swish!"
Falling into the seemingly starry Reincarnation Well, Ye Yang continued to plummet for nearly ten minutes. Suddenly, he was greeted by a bright scene, finding himself in a blood-colored world. In the distance, a blue road stretched out, while the rest of the area was filled with blood-red magma and piles of dry bones.
Countless souls that had consumed Meng Po Soup floated aimlessly, completely unaware.
"Clap..."
Ye Yang landed steadily, sensing the atmosphere around him but feeling no trace of living beings. If Yun Xiaoxi had truly arrived in this realm, then where could she be?
"Kid, who are you?!"
Not far away, a Blade Guardian rushed over with wide eyes. "A living person! Are you seeking death? Get ready; a living person has entered the Underworld Death Domain..."
"Underworld Death Domain?" Ye Yang trembled suddenly.
"Poof!"
Sparks flew as the guard struck hard, forcing Ye Yang to stagger back repeatedly.
"Come here and face your death!"
The second strike came swiftly like lightning, aimed directly at Ye Yang's neck.
...
"Rustling..."
In a desolate land filled with silence, ghostly flames flickered in the distance.
The moonlight shone frostily upon the ground, revealing a gathering of green light that soon coalesced into the form of a young girl. Her smooth skin was bare of any fabric, and she looked around in confusion. Her pitch-black eyes were filled with bewilderment as she glanced at her hands and murmured softly to herself, "Where... where am I? Who... who am I?"
She sat on the dark, muddy ground and suddenly trembled, tears streaming down her face: "Zi Yu... who are you? Why..."
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