Chen Xu regarded the Tray Ghost and the Short Ghost as one entity.

It was because, after flicking his fingers twice, he suddenly came to his senses and realized that he had an inexplicable strong perception of the Netherworld.

To describe it precisely, it was as if he nervously peeled away a layer of mist, only to discover that he naturally had an extraordinary insight into the world beyond it.

At this point, Chen Xu genuinely felt as if he had woken up from a dream.

This clear perception of the world made him feel emboldened even though he was in the Ghost Market.

The mysterious Netherworld no longer seemed so mysterious.

Ultimately, the biggest issue lay in Chen Xu's lack of accurate understanding of his own strength.

He had participated in too few battles, and the time he wiped out a group of ghosts from Pufeng Mountain was ultimately a trick.

However, after the battle ended, Chen Xu's cultivation had greatly increased.

If he were to face Xie Huaizheng in his prime once more, could he fight him?

Chen Xu himself didn't know.

But now, through the Netherworld's Unbreakable Divine Power, Chen Xu could sharply sense that the Tray Ghost in front of him was definitely no match for him.

The Tray Ghost and the Short Ghost were essentially one entity.

The Short Ghost was more akin to a puppet, parasitically controlled by the Tray Ghost, which was quite peculiar.

On the ground, the Short Ghost looked up dumbfoundedly at Chen Xu.

The Tray Ghost's voice echoed eerily as it chuckled and said, "Little... cough cough... Big, oh, ghost friend, that thing you just did, what was it? It looked quite tasty."

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Hmm, this Tray Ghost's strength is not weak.

After assessing the opponent's strength and comparing it to his own, Chen Xu's confidence grew even more.

He swept his gaze over the Ghost Market, noticing the cries of various ghostly creatures hawking their wares, the bustling crowd of visitors, and the indistinct aura of buyers and sellers. Yet none stood out enough to pose a threat.

Of course, it's possible that some ghosts were proficient at hiding their strength.

Acting cautiously still remains a rule to be adhered to.

Additionally, it is important to have a detailed understanding of the environment here. Chen Xu had already observed the situation in the Ghost Market multiple times, but that was not enough.

He then said to the Tray Ghost on the ground, "You said I haven't walked the Yellow Springs Road, tell me more about what happens if I don't."

Chen Xu spoke in a calm tone, but the Hanged Ghost persona made his voice extremely hoarse.

When he slightly bent down and spoke in a raspy voice to the Tray Ghost on the ground, the Tray Ghost only felt an indescribable, invisible pressure coming at it.

The Tray Ghost quickly softened its voice by three degrees, squeezing out a gentle tone with its aged voice.

"Hehe, actually, it doesn't matter much... if you are strong, who can control whether you walk the Yellow Springs Road?

But if those little ghosts new to the Netherworld, or those in the Unjust Death City, want to come to our Yellow Springs Ghost Market and don't walk the Yellow Springs Road, they will definitely have their ghost bodies burned by the Karmic Fire.

Once burned by the Karmic Fire, at the very least, it will damage the ghost body and cause years of pain.

At worst, it will reduce the ghost's lifespan or even result in their immediate demise... Ghost friend, come a bit closer."

The Tray Ghost was held by the Short Ghost, and compared to the over two-meter-tall Chen Xu, there was almost a two-meter gap.

Speaking in the noisy Ghost Market was indeed somewhat inconvenient.

At this moment, Chen Xu suddenly raised his hand and lightly waved.

With this wave, he performed the Spirit Manipulation Technique.

In the Mortal World, the Spirit Manipulation Technique is used to control the world's spiritual entities.

For example, the Life-Reflected Fiend often requires the Spirit Manipulation Technique for control.

In essence, this is a practical application of Divine Thought.

It materializes the cultivator's intent, allowing manipulation of both the ethereal and the tangible.

In this process, Chen Xu not only greatly enhanced his control of Divine Thought, but he could also use it as a weapon.

His own Divine Soul is exceptional—

No, his Tri-Attribute is very strong.

This balanced strength makes Chen Xu's Divine Soul astonishingly resilient.

Because of this, being in the Netherworld at this moment, when his heart and spirit moved, he discovered another wondrous use of the Spirit Manipulation Technique.

He could actually use the Spirit Manipulation Technique to manipulate a certain amount of Nether Qi and use it to control the Tray Ghost on the ground.

In other words, with a gentle lift of his hand, the Short Ghost and Tray Ghost that were previously almost slumped down on the ground like a fluid gel were lifted into the air seemingly out of thin air!

This move was truly alarming to ghosts.

The Tray Ghost was immediately struck with a trembling voice, "Hey hey hey... ghost friend, what are you doing?"

Chen Xu's hoarse voice gently replied, "Didn't you just ask me to come closer?"

The Tray Ghost felt like crying but had no tears, not because it feared flying, but because it feared the feeling of being easily controlled by the other party.

It regretted asking the other to bend down closer.

This was the Tray Ghost's final test.

The Tray Ghost wanted to see if Chen Xu was easy to talk to, if he could be easily ordered around, or if he could be manipulated by words.

This kind of cautious thought naturally wasn't something to reveal to other ghosts.

The Tray Ghost had no choice but to quickly compose itself and smile, "Yes, yes, ghost friend, listen to me, about the Yellow Springs Road..."

It lowered its voice to a near whisper, "Our Yellow Springs Ghost Market can only be set up on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month, and regardless of whether they are lonely wandering souls or spirits of the wild, or ghosts from the Unjust Death City,

if they can walk on the Yellow Springs Road, they can enter our Yellow Springs Ghost Market.

But walking the main path requires passing the archway.

The archway doesn't accept Netherworld Currency or Ghost Crystals, only lifespan.

Entering once requires paying a year of lifespan..."

While speaking, the Tray Ghost's disc-like body spun round and round in the hands of the Short Ghost.

The Short Ghost continued to look up, sneakily observing Chen Xu's expression for any change.

But Chen Xu's face remained expressionless, and his pallid, ghostly Hanged Ghost visage revealed nothing but impenetrability.

The Tray Ghost's voice grew softer until it was almost inaudible.

Suddenly, Chen Xu asked, "Given that entering this Ghost Market requires a lifespan as the price, why is it still so bustling?"

The Tray Ghost quickly replied, "Some came here muddleheaded, completely unaware of this lifespan payment. Others, though aware... alas, like me and Old Fat, find ourselves with no other choice.

Coming to the Ghost Market, if one can make some trades and gain some Netherworld Spiritual Objects, one might progress further in cultivation.

But if not, just staying in the Unjust Death City, well, in the end, it's just fading away.

As for reincarnation, that's out of the question.

Reincarnate into what? If I reincarnate, I am no longer myself.

The Three Souls and Seven Spirits completely disperse, leaving only a glimmer of True Spirit.

This True Spirit enters the Netherworld River, disappearing in an instant, whether it reincarnated or not, we can't sense it.

So it's better to strive for cultivation and extend the ghost lifespan for a few more years.

If luck allows one to become a Ghost Immortal, at least it wouldn't be a wasted struggle.

Ghost friend, don't you agree?"

At this moment, Chen Xu caught onto a crucial point: "So you mean, at the Yellow Springs Ghost Market, lifespan can be traded?"

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