The earth gradually faded the blood-red energy condensed by the Asura God, and the mountains shimmered with a blue light, while fine rain began to fall from the sky.
A group of people shot across the mountain peaks, heading straight into the Gorge. At the forefront was a woman holding a Sharp Sword. She suddenly knelt before Ye Yang and said, "Master, Charming Yama has arrived late. Please forgive me!"
Ye Yang stood tall, his eyes lost in thought, and softly said, "Charming Yama, is that you?"
Charming Yama abruptly stood up, staring blankly at Ye Yang, trembling all over. "Master, what happened to your eyes...?"
Ye Yang whispered, "It's nothing. I'm just glad you could come..."
The Celestial Wave Commander frowned and said, "Before we arrived, the Divine Power in these mountains surged and then suddenly dissipated. What is going on?"
Zeng Xuan replied, "The Asura God has been sealed again. However... Wang Lie is dead, and even the stream..."
"What? The Serene Gate's master Yun Xiaoxi too?" The Celestial Wave Commander stood there in shock and asked, "What about Zhang Tianhe? The Beast God Valley's heir Zhang Tianhe?"
Zeng Xuan pointed into the distance. "He has turned into Azure Stone Town. It was Tianhe's final self-destruction that sealed away the Asura God's evil spirit Divine Rank."
"Even Tianhe..." Charming Yama trembled all over, reaching out to support Ye Yang's arm as tears streamed down her face. "How could this happen, Master... your eyes..."
Zeng Xuan interjected, "Give me some time. As long as I can find a few rare herbs and combine them with my Soul Healing Technique, I can restore Zi Yu's eyesight."
Ye Yang firmly rejected her. "No need, Sister Xuan!"
Zeng Xuan was taken aback. "Why?"
Ye Yang said softly, "I don't want to open my eyes and see this world without Yun Xiaoxi..."
Zeng Xuan felt a lump in his throat, tears streaming down silently.
...
Charming Yama supported Ye Yang and asked, "Master, what are your plans now?"
Ye Yang closed his eyes and murmured, "Tianlan, have someone build a Stone House on the hillside of this green mountain. I want to stay here with Tianhe, and then... then I will go to the Underworld to search for the soul of the creek. No matter what, I must bring the creek back to life!"
Celestial Wave Commander clasped his fists and said, "Yes, my lord! But won't you return to Linzi? There are hundreds of thousands of troops waiting for your return..."
Ye Yang shook his head. "No, announce to the world that Qi State will not participate in any conflicts. Whoever can unify the Central Plains, I will offer the military power and authority of Qi State to them. I, Ye Yang, am stepping back."
"Yes, my lord!"
"Then where shall we go now?" Charming Yama asked.
"Hidden Dragon Hall..."
"Alright..."
The setting sun cast its glow, and the sunset clouds danced in the sky. The newly constructed Hidden Dragon Hall stood proudly, with two giant statues appearing in front of the main hall. One statue depicted a young man holding a sword, resembling Ye Yang perfectly; it was the statue of Ye Yang erected by Azure Xuan, though this statue of Ye Yang exuded a more spirited aura.
"Rustling..."
Stepping on the fallen leaves on the stairs, Ye Yang ascended to the hall one step at a time. His eyes were blind, yet his spiritual senses remained unaffected. His steps were heavy; his damaged arm was slowly healing. The self-recovery ability of a Mid-Level Deity was remarkably strong, but remnants of the Asura God's malevolent power still lingered in his eyes, leaving him uncertain of when he would fully recover.
Standing slowly before the hall, a blood-red cloak billowed around him as leaves fluttered down. Ye Yang raised his head, sensing Azure Xuan's presence drawing closer.
"Master..."
Ye Yang gradually knelt on one knee, sorrow etched across his face. "A thousand Dragon Armored Warriors perished at the hands of the Asura God. I am incompetent and willing to accept your punishment."
Azure Xuan's face was pale; he had long seen through everything—the death of Yun Xiaoxi, the petrification of Zhang Tianhe—he was aware of it all.
"Rustling..."
Moving slowly to stand before Ye Yang, Azure Xuan extended a hand like a withered branch, gently touching Ye Yang's cheek. He looked at this once spirited youth who now appeared aged like a weary elder. Azure Xuan felt an overwhelming pain in his heart and trembled as he spoke, "Child, you have suffered..."
Ye Yang trembled all over, opening his vacant eyes and grasping Azure Xuan's hand. His voice quivered as he said, "Master, I have let everyone down. I failed to kill the Asura God and caused Xiao Xi to die tragically. I made Tianhe ultimately turn into a blue stone to suppress the Asura God's evil spirit. I..."
Azure Xuan revealed a hint of a smile and said, "Child, there is no need for self-blame. You have done what you were supposed to do; the rest is fate. I sense that your Spirit Rank has been damaged, and your Divine Rank has split into two, correct?"
Ye Yang nodded. "Master, you knew?"
"Mm."
Azure Xuan said, "In this world, only the Asura God possesses such Divine Power capable of directly shattering a person's soul. Most of your Divine Rank soul remains within you, but a small part has been shattered and fallen deep into the earth, entering the cycle of life and death. Do you understand? From now on, another version of you will undergo reincarnation endlessly."
Azure Xuan paused and looked at the Haotian Sword behind Ye Yang, then continued, "Yun Xiaoxi's soul was also shattered, split into two. One part transformed into the Guardian Sword Spirit within the Haotian Sword. However, Yun Xiaoxi's true soul power has already sunk into the earth and entered the Reincarnation Well."
"The Reincarnation Well?"
Ye Yang suddenly stood up, tightly gripping Azure Xuan's arm. "Master, does this mean... can I retrieve Xiaoxi's soul and use my Divine Power to reshape her body, bringing her back to life?"
Azure Xuan sighed, "I'm afraid that's not possible."
"Why?"
"Life and death are one of the Three Realms Laws that even gods cannot defy. Yun Xiaoxi has been dead for a long time; her soul has likely crossed the Boundless Purgatory and entered the Reincarnation Well. In the waters of the Reincarnation Well, all memories of her past life have been washed away. Even if you enter the Reincarnation Well, you won't be able to identify which one is Yun Xiaoxi, and she will never remember you again; all memories have vanished..."
With a thud, Ye Yang fell to his knees, his vacant eyes staring at the ground.
Zeng Xuan angrily said, "You old fool, can't you say something nicer to Zi Yu? Must he be heartbroken before you speak? Ugh, are people from Hidden Dragon Hall all idiots?"
Azure Xuan was taken aback and did not refute.
Ye Yang slowly stood up, drew the Haotian Sword from his back, and said, "The deadline I agreed upon with the Barbarian King has arrived. Sister Xuan, accompany me to the Pangu Clan Tribe. I will hand over the Haotian Sword to them, and then take me to the Ghost Realm. I will pass through the Reincarnation Well until I find Xiaoxi!"
"Mm!" Zeng Xuan nodded heavily.
Azure Xuan stood there and sighed, "It's hard to go against fate; these two children are ultimately troubled by love..."
Without waiting for their injuries to heal, Ye Yang and Zeng Xuan left Hidden Dragon Hall and flew straight to Wild Wonderland without stopping. At this moment, no one in the human realm possessed power that could surpass Ye Yang, the Mid-Level Deity, so there was no need to accumulate True Qi.
In Wild Wonderland, after obtaining the Haotian Sword, the Barbarian King was overjoyed and wanted to treat Ye Yang lavishly, but his offer was politely declined. With no other choice, the Barbarian King had to let Ye Yang leave. At this moment, Ye Yang's entire demeanor had undergone a complete transformation; he exuded an aura of authority without anger. The power of a Mid-Level Deity compelled the Barbarian King to submit.
As night fell, they arrived in Northern City.
Ye Yang leaped into Ghost Cave, with Zeng Xuan following closely behind.
The entrance to the Ghost Realm was as eerie as ever, filled with the aura of Xie Ling. Suddenly, a figure jumped out and shouted, "Who dares to trespass into the Ghost Realm?"
Ye Yang remained silent and raised one hand, summoning the Fire God Seal.
The Ghost Messenger was instantly terrified and fell to his knees, saying, "Young Hero, spare me! In this Ghost Realm, you may roam freely; I absolutely dare not utter another word!"
Ye Yang snorted coldly and continued to descend, with Zeng Xuan closely behind. The Ghost Messenger looked at Zeng Xuan's face and felt a sense of familiarity. Suddenly trembling all over, he thought, "This woman seems familiar; could it be... oh no, how did she come back?"
In the realm of Boundless Purgatory, two new god-level monarchs have sensed the divine might of Ye Yang and are confronting him with a group of Ghost Soldiers, ready for battle.
"Swish!"
Ye Yang's elegant figure hovers in the air, barehanded, with flames flickering in his palms. Although his vacant eyes cannot see, Ye Yang's perception far exceeds that of ordinary humans, which does not affect his combat ability.
"Kid, who are you? Why... why do you possess the power of Divine Crystal and manage to come to my Boundless Purgatory? What exactly do you want?" one of the lean monarchs demands.
Ye Yang replies calmly, "I am here to find someone."
"Who?"
"A deceased woman's soul from a day ago..."
"Haha..." the other plump monarch laughs heartily, "A fresh female soul? You need not search for it; those souls were already enjoyed by me last night in my bed!"
Ye Yang roars, "Shut up!"
"What did you say?"
"Your powers are so weak that you cannot conquer her!" Ye Yang's gaze is icy as he states, "Tell me, is there a god-level female powerhouse's soul that has descended here..."
The plump monarch retorts, "Who do you think you are? Why should we answer you?!"
Ye Yang, feeling anxious, unleashed the Fire God Seal with one hand!
"Boom!"
The flames swept through mercilessly, and the god-level Purgatory Lord had no way to evade, instantly reduced to ashes. A god-level powerhouse was killed just like that.
……
"What... Meatball, he... he just died like that?" Skinny Monarch stared in disbelief.
Ye Yang asked again, "One more question, did you see that soul?"
Skinny Monarch quickly fell to the ground, repeatedly bowing his head: "Young Hero, please understand, we really did not receive a soul from a Divine-level Expert, truly! Perhaps... perhaps her power was too strong for us to sense; she has already... already gone directly to the Reincarnation Well!"
Ye Yang replied, "Where is the Reincarnation Well?"
"It's right below the Boundless Purgatory. As long as you penetrate the area of the Death Storm, you can reach the Reincarnation Well, but... but a living body will definitely be torn to pieces in the Death Storm!"
Ye Yang snorted coldly: "Hmph, I'm going..."
Zeng Xuan drew her sword and said, "I've seen the power of the Death Storm. Hmm, I won't go. Zi Yu, be careful; I'll be waiting for you in this dimension of Boundless Purgatory!"
"Okay, Sister Xuan!
Ye Yang leaped into the eye of the Death Storm, while behind him, Zeng Xuan stood proudly with his sword, staring intently at the Skinny Monarch. Moments later, the Skinny Monarch hurriedly knelt and bowed his head, repeatedly begging for mercy: "Ah, I was blind and did not recognize the great one. I did not expect the Ice Face Demon King to return. I deserve to die, I deserve to die!"
Zeng Xuan snorted coldly: "Zibo, you lowly scoundrel dare to act arrogantly in Boundless Purgatory? Do you really think there is no one in this Ghost Realm?"
Zibo continued to bow his head: "I know my mistakes. I implore the Ice Face Demon King to spare me."
"Call your people. From now on, this Boundless Purgatory belongs to me."
"Yes, Lady Bingyan's return is a blessing for us all!"
"Bah!"
...
The fierce Death Storm relentlessly ravaged the Cosmic Armor. Even after Ye Yang transformed into the Fire God, it was still quite uncomfortable to withstand.
After flying for nearly ten minutes, he finally succeeded in penetrating the Death Storm!
"Swish!"
Ye Yang landed steadily on a pitch-black ground. In the distance, ghostly flames flickered, and all around were death pits filled with blood. Small hunched figures moved about; this was the true Nine Nether Underworld!
"Hey, kid, where's your Soul Binding Order? How can a little ghost come to the Underworld without it?" A Ghost Messenger shouted as he ran over from a distance.
Ye Yang lowered his head, covering his face with his Cloak. The Ghost Messenger reached out and swung a iron hook, which pierced into Ye Yang's shoulder. "Hmph, I don't know which bold Ghost Messenger forgot to lock you up. Come on, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll personally send you into the Reincarnation Well!"
Ye Yang hardly used any True Qi, allowing the other party to pierce through his body without resistance. It was not for any other reason; Ye Yang had no idea where the Reincarnation Well was. This place was unfamiliar to him, and he didn't even know if any living person had been here before. He needed to ask the locals first.
Gently grabbing the chain on the iron hook, Ye Yang followed along and asked, "Sir, where am I going?"
"To the Reincarnation Well, so you can taste Meng Po Soup."
"Will I forget everything from my past life?"
"Yes!" The Ghost Messenger turned back with a fierce expression and laughed sinisterly. "Kid, you look so young. Do you still have something you're attached to in the mortal world?"
Ye Yang replied, "Yes, my wife..."
"Hahaha, so you're thinking about your beloved wife at home! Since you're dead now, you can forget about her. If your wife is young, she will surely remarry. Why do you need to keep thinking about her?"
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