Granny Meng led Qin Ye onto the bridge.
It was very quiet. In the face of such a huge Bridge of Helplessness, one could only feel a kind of worship that was as high as the sky and as high as the earth.
One could only wonder how magnificent it was when the Bridge of Helplessness was filled with Yin Souls, when the ox-head and horse-face danced together.
As they walked along the bridge, Meng Po gently stroked the beast on the railing. After a long time, she sighed and said, "Kid, look down."
Qin Ye cautiously stretched his neck out, wishing that he could stretch his neck to a meter long.
"... Where's your fearless spirit as a civil servant of Hell?" Granny Meng rebuked.
"I'm afraid of heights." Qin Ye said innocently.
Meng Po couldn't catch her breath. What kind of civil servant did she find?
Fear of death, fear of heights, slippery, can't you be a little better?
Qin Ye rested his hands on the railing of the bridge, and he immediately gasped in horror at the sight before him.
Below them … was a wasteland.
It wasn't a wasteland in the first place. Instead, there were scattered houses and the ground was littered with red lanterns that had already been extinguished.
Countless boulders fell onto the ground like a meteor shower, and he even saw a huge skeleton!
He couldn't tell what it was or how big it was. It looked like a snake, and he could clearly see its abdominal bones. It spread down from the end of the fog and disappeared at the edge of his vision.
Under the bridge … it was like a city that had been ravaged by this behemoth.
Granny Meng's claw-like fingers grabbed onto the Stone Suppressing Beast on the Naraka Bridge and said hoarsely, "Once upon a time … the waters of the River of Forgetfulness surged beneath this bridge.
It's also called the Yellow Springs. "
"But now there's nothing … Do you know what this snake-like thing is called?"
She closed her eyes and spoke with some pain, "It's called the Torch Dragon, also known as the Candle Dragon. If you continue forward for another five hundred years, you'll see a candle that has burned out. The Torch Dragon holds the lamp in its beak. This is the only source of light in the netherworld.
It left, and the lights went out … and Hell became the Hell you see right now … "
Was that why it was shrouded in black fog when it came?
Qin Ye's mouth was slightly agape as he stared at the dense fog around him. The ferryman had left, Granny Meng had come to the mortal realm alone, and even the Torch Dragon had left!
In the lonely wind, the wails of the dead and the smell of destruction blew over.
What exactly happened in Hell?
"Are you thinking about what happened to the Underworld?"
Granny Meng appeared to have seen through his thoughts, "Truth be told … it's not just the Torch Dragon. The entire Hell … has already been cleared out a hundred years ago …"
She gently waved her hand, and the fog in front of her slowly dissipated.
Several minutes later, Qin Ye's jaw dropped, and he took a step back in astonishment as he stared at the other side of the Naraka Bridge with great disbelief.
"That's Fengdu Necropolis, the heart of Hell.
Of course … it was in the past, "Meng Po said in a trembling voice, her back hunched.
Qin Ye couldn't believe his eyes.
In his eyes, it was originally the location of Fengdu City.
Right now, the Buddha's radiance was boundless!
A towering golden Buddha rose from the ground!
It was unknown how big or tall it was. There was a lotus flower between its eyebrows and it held a double-ringed staff in its hand.
The sky was high, and the earth was vast. As far as the eye could see, countless rootless golden lotuses were slowly growing in the void, and then slowly dying out. Unexpectedly, a boundless Buddhist Kingdom had been constructed in the netherworld!
Whoosh … The golden Buddha's Buddhist light shone in ten thousand rays, and the hand that lingered in the clouds and mist bloomed with a myriad of rays. Wherever the rays passed, all the souls on the Bridge of Helplessness were instantly swept away!
Fengdu Necropolis was changed into a Buddha statue?
That's ridiculous!
The dense fog poured in once more, obscuring the Buddha statue from view.
It was only then that Qin Ye finally recovered from his shock. And then, almost as though struck by a stroke of inspiration, he exclaimed in astonishment, "So long as hell isn't empty … I vow not to become a Buddha?"
"This is … the statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?"
If there was a Bodhisattva in Hell, then it could only be Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.
One of the four great Bodhisattvas.
"It's Lord Ksitigarbha."
Granny Meng's hair fluttered wildly as she stared at Qin Ye with a grave expression, "You're right … I vow not to become a Buddha until hell is empty … But … the statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is already here. Do you … understand what I mean?"
Qin Ye blinked vacantly. His back was already drenched in cold sweat.
Hell is empty … Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has become a Buddha …
Who's in charge of Hell?!
Almost as though she could read Qin Ye's mind, Granny Meng chuckled hoarsely, "There's no one … kid … It's been a hundred years since there's been an order in Hell."
Boom!
Qin Ye's words were like a clap of thunder that dispelled the fog in his mind. Everything began to make sense to Qin Ye.
Ksitigarbha had become a Buddha, and Hell had been completely emptied out. Thus, even the Torch Dragon and the ferryman had left.
With nowhere to go, the ghosts began to knock on the walls of the mortal realm.
That was why there were so many supernatural incidents in the world.
He couldn't even begin to fathom the grandeur of Ksitigarbha's ascension to Buddhahood. That said, the shard of King Yanluo's Seal must have been shattered into pieces during the great upheaval in Hell, and then scattered into the mortal realm.
Granny Meng's mind buzzed as she glanced at the empty Naraka Bridge, "You should be thankful that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has ascended to the realm of Buddha and purged countless evil ghosts from Hell. The truly powerful characters have already been taken away by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. But … even the Yama-Kings, Infernal Judges, Abyssal Prefects and Soul Hunters have been taken away by him.
A large number of souls were ejected, and too many of them became natural spirits that had nowhere to rely on.
However, an extremely small number of them managed to become a vengeful ghost in the true sense of the word by chance. "
"But they don't dare to move.
They were afraid. Afraid that the Soul Hunters, Anitya Hellguards and Emissaries of Hell would once again rush out of Hell like a tidal wave.
However … nothing could withstand the delay of time.
After a hundred years, they finally couldn't hold back anymore. "
Granny Meng stared straight into Qin Ye's eyes, "I've searched for decades before I finally found you.
Even though you've consumed the taisui fungus and aren't accepted by the Yin and Yang, you still coexist with the Yin and Yang. Your starting point is far, far higher than the so-called Yin and Yang Eyes. You're the best candidate. "
Qin Ye was just about to say something when Granny Meng shook her head, "You can't refuse. As soon as I leave, Hell will no longer have a single priesthood, and a fence-sitter like you will immediately perish.
But if you don't … it's only a matter of time before the evil ghosts like Sadako and Chu Renmei reappear in the mortal realm. "
"Hell has been emptied, and evil ghosts remain in the mortal realm."
Silence.
Qin Ye had never expected the truth of the matter to be far beyond what he had speculated.
It wasn't a shutdown at all. In fact, Hell was no more!
I didn't manage to survive …
Why did you have to place a ticking time bomb in your own home? Aren't you courting death?
Well, it's finally blown up now … No, it doesn't matter whether you blow up or not. What matters is that it affects my daily life.
You tell me, when I'm sitting at home, the pot falls from the sky. Can I still live happily? "
Especially now that I've got to clean up your mess.
"Cough … what if I say that I don't know much about civil engineering …"
Granny Meng's compassionate expression immediately turned solemn, "You can do it, Dogballs. You've got three more days to live."
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Qin Ye sighed in resignation, "So?
What do I have to do?
You'll help me, won't you? "
Granny Meng chuckled bitterly, "I've been holding on to this last breath for the sake of someone who can truly rebuild Hell.
Now that you're here … I'll be returning soon … "
Qin Ye's gaze instantly transformed into a glint of resentment that shot straight into Granny Meng's eyes. Granny Meng's next words were immediately stuck in her throat.
She took some time to organize her expressions before continuing, "Don't worry … sending yourself to death is only a job for temporary workers. You're the last official civil servant of Hell after all.
So long as you're careful not to provoke those entities with strong Yin energy, as soon as you gather the first primordial treasure, the order of Hell will automatically return to normal, and you'll be able to stabilize your foundation. "
"... Are you sure I'm safe?"
"... You're someone who's consumed taisui fungus. Can't you show some of the fearless spirit of a civil servant of Hell?"
"... Do you think courage is more important than staying alive?"
I'll endure it … I've really run out of options … Granny Meng drew a few deep breaths and forcefully changed the topic, "Don't worry … Wang Chenghao's father is the most important clue right now.
But you've got to be careful … Every shard contains the boundless Yin energy of Hell that has existed for thousands of years.
In other words … any ghost that acquires a shard is undoubtedly a Rakshasa evil ghost.
They might fear me, but they'll never fear you. "
She deliberated over her words carefully, "When the shard points to the next shard, it … will also see you."
Qin Ye's eyelids twitched uncontrollably - What happened to gank?
Why did it suddenly turn into a 5v5?
Granny Meng pondered for a moment, and then made a grasping motion in the air, causing a golden scroll to appear out of thin air.
It was bound tightly by a red rope.
The Yin energy contained within was as boundless as the sea. Qin Ye's hair stood on end as soon as he felt it.
"Sixfold Ghost King Summoning Scroll."
Granny Meng grabbed the scroll with her claw-like hands, "Hell is divided into one emperor, ten palaces, eighteen abysses, and Sixfold Ghost Kings.
These are all famous existences in Hell, and their names are enough to strike fear into the hearts of any ghost.
This summoning scroll allows you to summon one of the Sixfold Ghost Kings once. "
Psychic arts?
That's easy to understand.
"I didn't intend to give it to you now."
Granny Meng glared at him resentfully, "Remember, you only have one chance to summon the Sixfold Ghost King to possess your body.
Apart from that, I've also recorded down everything you need to know about Hell, including the classification of ghosts and the ranks of civil servants, as well as the merit points you've earned. I've placed them all under your pillow. "
Qin Ye received the scroll carefully. As soon as he did, he noticed Granny Meng's entire body glowing with a golden light.
It was gone in a flash.
The golden light was filled with Buddha's nature, and Granny Meng's expression instantly became tranquil.
She glanced at her own body and sighed softly, "It's finally here …"
Qin Ye seemed to understand something, "You …"
"Humans have their own Yangguan Road, and ghosts have their own Naraka Bridge. Humans and ghosts walk different paths. I've already lingered in the mortal realm long enough."
Granny Meng's expression finally revealed a trace of benevolence, "Kid … don't pretend anymore. You've consumed the taisui fungus, and you've lived in the mortal realm as a monster for so long. You can't possibly be like you are now … The last official civil servant of Hell is a guarantee that you'll be able to let go of yourself …"
"Let's go … go back to your world. The mortal realm is going to change very soon … Don't disappoint me.
Searching for the shard of King Yanluo's Seal isn't just for Hell's sake. It's also for your own sake … "
As soon as she finished speaking, she transformed into a black butterfly that wrapped itself around Qin Ye's body and flew into the sky.
Whoosh … A nethergale picked up, ruffling the bangs on Qin Ye's forehead. He tightened his grip around the Sixfold Ghost King Scroll and glanced back at Hell. Ksitigarbha's golden body towered into the clouds, while the rest of Hell was shrouded in dark clouds.
Is it time to leave …
"I … hate trouble."
His expression became somewhat indifferent, and he smiled bitterly as he looked at the scroll in his hand. "It wasn't easy … I've finally settled down for a few decades, cultivating my body and mind. Why must you, damned old woman, come and expose me?"
"Wouldn't it be better for me to stay under the tower?"
Shaking his head, he rose higher and higher as the black butterflies fluttered in the air.
His gaze traveled further and further. He looked past Necropolis, past the Bridge of Helplessness, and just as his gaze shifted to the head of the skeletal bridge, he suddenly jumped.
Hair.
In the instant that Granny Meng disappeared, her hair spread out from the abyss like a tsunami, crazily rushing towards the Bridge of Helplessness!
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Well, I was going to explode on the interview, but … the person who arranged the interview is sick … When he recovers ~ When he recovers, I'll explode on the interview!
During the new book period, there were all sorts of requests to be taken care of!