With the addition of this power, Li Ye was able to endure until the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, allowing him to retract Jianmu.

The spiritual power accumulated within Jianmu had now been completely exhausted, but the vast amount of Purple Oil Spring Rain had formed a stream within Jianmu's small world.

Li Ye could vaguely sense that Jianmu had undergone some change, yet he had no time to pay attention to it, for he could see that this small Netherworld of Dongcang Town was already filled with radiantly glowing Heart Grass.

The power emitted by the Heart Grass constituted a pristine soil, forcibly dispersing the mist in the sky, and the remaining Hungry Ghosts of Dongcang Town had gathered around Li Ye.

They seemed to be pondering something.

Struggling, Li Ye stood up, only to suddenly notice a monk draped in kashaya, with eyebrows drooping to the ground, whose appearance was quite benevolent.

His heart instantly tightened.

The completely exhausted Beaver and Cyan Bird Red Bean blocked his front, with Buddha's Light and the Cyan Bird's Divine Fire shining brightly.

About to speak, the monk spoke first:

"Young benefactor." The monk pressed his palms together and his voice was youthful, as clear as a stream flowing through an ancient temple, and somewhat melodious.

"You have ruined my plan."

"But I am unable to harm you."

He extended a hand to Li Ye: "Come with me, several fellow Daoists are waiting for you."

Li Ye gazed at the suddenly appearing monk and fearlessly extended his hand—not because he was truly unafraid, but because the divine power flowing over his skin brought a trace of warmth that soothed him.

He pondered for a moment: "Are you the culprit behind all this?"

"Precisely."

The monk continued to smile benevolently, the kashaya on the white earth exhibited an abnormal shade of purple, so deep that it was nearly black.

Seeing Li Ye still had some resistance, he straightforwardly took a step forward, first placing the Beaver and Cyan Bird on Li Ye's shoulder.

Then, he grabbed Li Ye's arm, assisting him forward slowly.

"..."

Li Ye could feel that the monk had not used much mana, yet he was unable to resist, even the Beaver and Cyan Bird showed no inclination to resist.

Perhaps this was a symbol of Great Divine Techniques.

With helplessness, he had no choice but to follow.

As they walked, the monk leisurely said to him: "The young monk is of the Hell Path Hungry Ghost lineage, once had a dharma name but now cannot speak it.

For fear of tainting the young benefactor's ears.

I caused the year-long drought in Dongcang Town so that the outside world was unsuspecting, and used the Earth Wishing Spirit Fox to manipulate the land, allowing crops to hover between life and death.

Until, the spring thunder bursts.

The people of Dongcang Town watched the falling rainwater with joy."

With his voice, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed—

The gaunt and withered people watched the gathering clouds and falling raindrops, along with the purple raindrops mixed within, their expressions were excited.

There's rain, could this year's drought finally be over?

Would their crops be bountiful?

However, the rain came down and did not stop.

The torrential downpour quickly drowned the crops they had painstakingly watered with every bucketful, no matter what measures they tried, they were ineffective.

From hopeful to progressively despairing.

Li Ye could see in their faces, having lost all their crops, a sorrowful expression that no longer even shed tears, it was the exhaustion of once having hope only to find despair.

Resentment towards humanity and the heavens.

Following that... was the birth of Hungry Ghosts one after another.

The process involved some unspeakable scenes, such as swapping children for food...

Unable to bear watching further, the flames of anger in his mind had long risen, wanting to fiercely shake off the monk's hand, yet powerless.

But he hadn't noticed the monk's hand stiffened for a moment.

The monk kept a compassionate smile: "Young benefactor, I know you don't understand my methods, but I admire you.

For you shattered my divine techniques.

Entered the game with your own body and broke my divine techniques.

If possible, young monk would love to sit down and talk with you more, your flesh and blood would surely be great to feed demons.

Unfortunately, some elders are waiting for you, ha, indeed, people of the Four Seasons Sect lack reason."

By now, the surrounding scenery had completely dissipated, not far away stood five Nascent Soul True Men, led by True Man Su Xing.

The monk gently pushed Li Ye, sending him across the distance, causing him to uncontrollably fall into True Man Su Xing's embrace.

"You did very well, my disciple."

"Leave the rest for us old folks."

The True Man took out three or four pills and stuffed them directly into Li Ye, the Beaver, and the Cyan Bird's mouths, then sent him to the back to be tended by the Spiritual Mechanism Vine.

All this happened in less than a breath's time, and the pills were very effective.

When Li Ye came to his senses, he felt all his strength return.

At this moment, this Netherworld had already undergone some changes—

Clouds above brewed with lightning and thunder, all those saved by Li Ye gazed at the monk with hatred, even the earth cracked at the monk's feet, as if the entire world were resisting him.

"Senior."

True Man Su Xing held a brilliantly shining star ruler.

"You can no longer linger in the Netherworld, did you ever think my disciple would make the world reject and abhor you?"

He deliberately emphasized "my disciple".

"Certainly not." The monk chuckled: "Su Xing, once your master and I sat and discussed the Dao.

You don't catch my eye.

Your disciple is good, but still too young.

Once he attains Nascent Soul, I'll personally visit.

As for now..."

He extended a hand, and one hundred and eight prayer beads made from human bones suddenly scattered, even the space trembled and cracked.

Each carrying a world-destroying power.

The True Men, however, were fearless, displaying their divine techniques.

In an instant, Spiritual Light engulfed the heavens and earth.

Li Ye widened his eyes trying to see clearly what was happening within the Spiritual Light, but he felt like his eyeballs were about to shatter, the Spiritual Light seemed to contain some special power that he couldn't perceive.

"Don't look."

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine tapped his head, "Even though it's not a complete Divinity Transformation, it is at least Divinity Transformation, and the battle with Nascent Soul is not something you can observe now.

Little junior, this time you truly did well.

Carefully sense your surroundings, do you feel anything... special?"

Hearing this, Li Ye used his divine sense to carefully feel around.

And indeed, he sensed some very peculiar spiritual power, gradually gathering from the surrounding space.

Transforming into a milky white jade stone falling into his hand.

The power within the jade carried a clear spirituality, like a heart, slowly beating.

"What is this?" Li Ye asked curiously.

"It's the Netherworld's thank-you gift to you." The Spiritual Mechanism Vine's tone was somewhat envious: "No matter how small, the Netherworld is the Divinity Transformation Ancestor's small world forged with the sect's treasure, it holds the spirit of the Celestial Dao.

You sacrificed so much to save those Hungry Ghosts, it surely rewards you—it's the monk's rule.

As for its specific use... heh, let me keep a little secret.

You first follow me back; once the master and uncles finish handling the matters here, they will give you more rewards... your Cave Mansion should be able to advance once."

It led Li Ye, preparing to leave, but Li Ye hesitated: "What about the Hungry Ghosts here? What will happen to them?"

These people he saved anyway, they also helped him a lot, he hoped these tormented people would have a good outcome.

Hearing Li Ye mention this, the Spiritual Mechanism Vine didn't hide:

"Their souls will be thoroughly cleansed of Hungry Ghost's Ghost Qi, then sent to Jianmu's Grotto Heaven for reincarnation, if you wish, you can arrange it in Heavenly River City."

"You have some connections there, these people should aid you in the future, though it will burden you further."

"The karma and Qi fortune of mortals have pros and cons, you should consider it carefully."

Li Ye nodded without hesitation: "It's fine, I'm confident."

"Then mention it to the master later, he will certainly agree."

"Let's go."

The Spiritual Mechanism Vine couldn't help but shiver, muttering: being here feels truly uncomfortable, let's hurry and go!"

It quickly led Li Ye away, returning to Ye Hall.

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