Moreover, this iron chain is made of an unknown material, making it extremely difficult to shake.

Just like this.

Lin Ze was directly brought to the Yama Hall under the guidance of the Ghost Soldiers.

"Reporting to the Lord, this person retains memories from his previous life!"

Hearing this,

Gu Peng looked at the True Spirit of the cultivator below, nodded slightly, then flipped his palm, and the Book of Life and Death appeared directly in his hand.

This Book of Life and Death is not a Supreme Treasure but a product condensed by the rules of the Underworld. Any True Spirit entering the Underworld would be recorded in it, with everything from their past life laid bare.

"Lin Ze, willing to serve as an Emperor Realm cultivator of the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm, committed no major sins in his past life, nor possessed much Innate Merits, but does have some Postnatal Human Merits. Not bad!"

Gu Peng nodded slightly, and with just a few words, explained Lin Ze's past clearly.

The latter was utterly shocked upon hearing this.

He didn't expect it.

Before he even spoke, the other party was already well aware of his background.

At this moment,

Lin Ze cautiously asked, "May I ask, Lord, is this indeed the rumored Underworld?"

"Indeed, this is the Underworld, the final resting place for all living beings. You were an Emperor Realm cultivator during your lifetime but did not attain Longevity. Ultimately, your lifespan exhausted, you perished, and your True Spirit entered the Underworld.

However, the vast majority of cultivator True Spirits forget their past lives upon entering the Underworld. Those who can retain memories from their previous life are indeed a rarity.

Now that you've entered the Underworld, I offer you two choices."

"Please tell me, Lord!"

"The first is to judge your past life's merits and faults, and then reincarnate. Given your previous life's circumstances, you have committed no major sins, so reincarnation should not be an issue.

The second is to stay and serve in the Underworld. I can appoint you as a Ghost Soldier. If you achieve some merits in the future, you could be promoted to Ghost General.

If before the end of your Yin lifespan you haven't broken through to the Heavenly Venerate Realm to attain Longevity, or advanced further from being a Ghost General to becoming a Yin Cha, you can rely on the merits accumulated in the Underworld to reincarnate again.

But in this way, your next life is destined not to be too poor!"

Gu Peng stated.

Upon hearing this,

Lin Ze fell into contemplation.

Reincarnation!

Or serve in the Underworld!

This seems like a difficult choice, but as long as one isn't foolish, they would know which to choose.

Therefore,

Lin Ze responded without hesitation, "I am willing to stay in the Underworld and serve the Lord!"

"Good!"

Gu Peng nodded in satisfaction.

"It seems you have an excellent vision. You must know that the new Underworld was just established, and many positions are vacant. That's why you have the chance to become a Ghost Soldier.

If it were later, wanting to become a Ghost Soldier and serve the Underworld with your level of cultivation wouldn't be so easy!"

With these words,

Gu Peng directly conferred Lin Ze to become a Ghost Soldier of the Underworld.

As the Qin Guang Seal descended, a profound force fell upon Lin Ze, reshaping his Divine Soul. This regained power brought a delighted expression to his face.

"Thank you, Lord!"

Even though this power is not as strong as during his lifetime, barely stepping into the Emperor Realm, Lin Ze was quite satisfied.

To live another lifetime!

A Yin lifespan of twelve thousand years!

If I can break through to the Heavenly Venerate Realm within these twelve thousand years, I can still seek Longevity.

At the very least,

If a breakthrough to the Emperor Realm is not possible but I gain the recognition of Gu Peng, achieving some merits in the Underworld, and one day being promoted to a true Yin Cha, I can still enjoy Longevity.

At the worst,

If nothing else is achieved,

accumulating some merits in the Underworld, a future reincarnation would certainly be much better.

All I have to give is some time, nothing more.

From any perspective, such a decision is beneficial and harmless.

Understanding this, Lin Ze agreed without hesitation.

Subsequently,

Gu Peng had other Ghost Generals take Lin Ze away.

Originally, there were three thousand Ghost Soldiers in the Underworld, and he's appointed some new Ghost Soldiers while promoting some of the existing ones to Ghost Generals.

But these positions are temporary.

The original three thousand Ghost Soldiers were products of the Underworld, mere executors of order, devoid of Spiritual Wisdom.

The Underworld's operation cannot solely rely on these Ghost Soldiers.

Calling them order executors sounds nice; calling them puppets is harsh.

They only know how to work mechanically, incapable of adapting to any unexpected changes.

Therefore,

during this period,

Gu Peng has been looking for new candidates.

Among them,

those who retain memories from their previous lives and have committed no major sins are the priority targets.

As for those bearing sins, Gu Peng will not waste them; they will first be sent to the Eighteen Layers of Hell for tempering.

After all, these sins are nutrients for the growth of the Underworld, and Gu Peng would not waste them.

Although,

True Spirits retaining past life memories are indeed one in a million,

the sheer number of True Spirits in the Underworld makes such low probabilities irrelevant.

Thus,

as of this time,

the number of Ghost Soldiers in the Underworld has exceeded five thousand.

Yet to Gu Peng, five thousand Ghost Soldiers are still not enough.

The reason is quite simple.

The number of Ghost Soldiers required to execute punishment in the Eighteen Layers of Hell is considerable, let alone maintaining the order of the Underworld and detaining True Spirits.

It must be known.

These True Spirits entering the Underworld are not truly obedient.

Some True Spirits retaining past life memories do not wish to believe they have fallen or are unwilling to accept such a fate, often causing disturbances.

During this time, Gu Peng has been overwhelmed by such issues.

"Ah, indeed, there are too many shortages. If we could appoint enough Yin Chas, even if they were just the basic Oxhead and Horseface or Wuchang, it would suffice to stabilize the situation!"

He shook his head quietly.

But there's no choice.

Yin Chas cannot be appointed randomly.

This level of Yin Cha appointment involves the source of the Underworld. Without sufficient merits and potential, one does not qualify to become a Yin Cha.

Thus,

even if Gu Peng has this intention, he cannot act recklessly.

Just then,

another Ghost Soldier brought in a True Spirit.

"Another cultivator from Mystic Sky Immortal Realm?"

Seeing the information on the Book of Life and Death, Gu Peng's face changed.

Counting the True Spirit below, so far, there have been dozens of True Spirits from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm.

Moreover,

it should be noted,

these are True Spirits with past life memories.

If True Spirits without past life memories are counted, the number would be even greater.

Endless Immortal Domain.

Boundless Universe!

The number of cultivators within is truly limitless, and one Mystic Sky Immortal Realm is but a drop in the ocean.

If one or two people came from Mystic Sky Immortal Realm, it could be attributed to chance, but if dozens of True Spirits come from Mystic Sky Immortal Realm, then something is definitely amiss.

Thinking so,

Gu Peng's expression shifted slightly, then he communicated with the entire Underworld through Divine Thought, and a figure appeared.

Upon seeing this, Gu Peng hurried to his feet and paid his respects.

"Greetings, my Lord!"

"Why does King Qinguang seek me?"

Gu Qingfeng's expressionless face showed a slight change, but his tone remained aloof.

After receiving his appointment, he became the Lord of the Underworld and entitled Gu Peng as King Qinguang. Gu Peng reported this anomaly to his Lord.

"There have been many True Spirits from Mystic Sky Immortal Realm entering the Underworld recently. I noticed something strange about it, so I reported to you, my Lord!"

"Mystic Sky Immortal Realm—"

Gu Qingfeng's expression shifted slightly, then communicated with the Divine Thought throughout the Underworld. Afterward, he suddenly disappeared.

Seeing this, Gu Peng wiped the invisible sweat from his forehead.

Every time facing Gu Qingfeng, he found it somewhat nerve-racking.

Especially since the establishment of the new Underworld, Gu Qingfeng has become more powerful and inaccessible.

After confirming that there was no issue, his previous concerns were completely dispelled.

As long as there were no problems, nothing else mattered.

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