This is Xue Tianqing's second visit to the underworld. Different from what he imagined, the souls here have no physical body and are no different from mortal creatures.
Not only were they well-dressed and in high spirits, they were also talking and laughing with each other.
The situation in folklore that the soul is what it is like before death does not exist at all.
On the other hand, Xue Tianqing is a bit different, because his body is constantly emitting light visible to the naked eye, which is the pure Yang energy of the physical body.
Although the creatures in the underworld stayed away after seeing the snow and clear sky, they did not do anything else because they were used to it.
As all the souls came to the city gate, Xue Tianqing was just about to enter the city when she saw the city guard pointing a big gun in his hand: "This is the underworld, and no mortal beings are allowed to enter!"
Xue Tianqing bared her teeth: "I have something urgent and I need to see Hei Wuchang. I wonder if you two can make it easier?"
"No, how can living souls be allowed to come and go in Fengdu City!"
Xue Tianqing said seriously: "This matter is related to the safety of the underworld. If it is delayed, you may not be able to afford the punishment!"
Seeing that the snow and clear weather didn't seem like a joke, the city guards discussed it for a while, and finally a small leader mounted his horse and headed straight into the city.
Xue Tianqing originally wanted to inquire about the local people and customs in the underworld, but when all the souls saw him approaching, they all retreated and stood helplessly not far from the city gate, waiting for Hei Wuchang.
About half an hour later, there was a rapid sound of horse hoofs in the city, and then Hei Wuchang rode up to Xue Tianqing: "If you don't accompany Tang Sanzang to get the Western Scripture, why did you come to the underworld?"
Hearing Xue Tianqing explain his purpose, Bai Wuchang remained silent for a long time.
Seeing this, Xue Tianqing said: "There are countless ghosts in the Liusha River, and most of them are people who died in vain. You can't just watch them suffer forever, right?"
Hei Wuchang pondered for a moment, and then said to Xue Tianqing: "Follow me."
After saying that, he hit his horse and whipped his whip and headed south, no matter whether it was snowy or sunny or not, he could keep up.
If Fengdu City is solemn and solemn, then the scenery in other parts of the underworld can be described as beautiful.
Looking at the various unknown trees, flowers and plants on the roadside as well as the people working in the distance, Xue Tianqing marveled: "Why is there no difference between the underworld and the earth?"
Hei Wuchang said without looking back: "Except that the creatures in one place are flesh and blood, and the other are ghosts, there is no difference. Do you think the creatures in the underworld will just wander around?"
Xue Tianqing nodded: "You are really right about this. According to folklore, the underworld is full of dark winds, and lonely ghosts wander around, living in no fixed place, and enduring the wind and rain every day. The most important thing is Those ghosts are what their souls looked like before they died. There are missing arms and legs, and there are many broken intestines and stomachs."
Hei Wuchang snorted: "Oh my god, how did those bastards ruin the underworld? I really should ask Lord Yan to let all the souls have the memories of their previous lives after being reincarnated."
Xue Tianqing asked curiously: "Does heaven, like the underworld and the human world, also have its own people and be self-sufficient?"
Hei Wuchang sighed: "If that's the case, do they still want to be worshiped by humans? If nothing else, don't you remember what happened to Wan Tao Peak?"
Xue Tianqing said in surprise: "You even know this?"
"The underworld knows far more than you think. When you become a Daluo Jinxian, you will become a transcendent and a saint, and you will know many things."
"Why can't we know now?"
"Because you are not qualified enough. A little golden fairy is like a tortoise in the river. You can catch a lot of them."
Xue Tianqing said angrily: "Can you speak properly!"
"What I said is just the truth!" After Hei Wuchang finished speaking, he urged his horse and rushed forward.
The two of them quarreled as they walked forward, and after half an hour they finally came to a big river.
Hei Wuchang reined in his mount and said, "Do you know what kind of river this is?"
Xue Tianqing looked at the churning river and the souls floating in the water and said, "Is this the Wangchuan River?"
Hei Wuchang nodded: "Exactly, the Wangchuan River is the place where the underworld cleanses the evil souls of the dead. It was opened by Empress Houtu herself."
Then he sighed: "In the war more than seven hundred years ago, although neither side took action against the underworld, the aftermath cracked the boundary wall between the two realms, causing part of the Wangchuan River to flow to the human world and then back to the underworld."
Xue Tianqing was shocked: "Are you saying that Liusha River is Wangchuan River?"
"Yes and no, there are both water from the Yang world and water from the underworld in the Liusha River."
Xue Tianqing shook her head and said, "That's not right. Lin Miaoxue said that the innocent souls in the river are all the people who died in vain."
Hei Wuchang snorted: "How much can a lonely ghost know?"
"By the way, what happened to the war you just mentioned about seven hundred years ago?"
Hei Wuchang glanced at Xue Tianqing meaningfully: "You don't know?"
Seeing Xue Tianqing nodding, he continued: "When it's time for you to know, you will naturally know."
Xue Tiantian curled his lips: "If you don't say it, don't say it. Who cares? But since the boundary wall is damaged, why don't you think of a way to block it?"
"Block it? The underworld was opened by Empress Houtu herself. If you want to repair it, you need the power of a saint. Now in the Three Realms, where can you find a saint? Even if you find one, you can't decide whether you will take action or not."
Hei Wuchang's words reminded Xue Tianqing of what her master said when she was at Fangcun Mountain. There are no saints in the Three Realms. Even she and the Jade Emperor have just touched the threshold of saints.
Since it cannot be repaired, we have to find another way to cross the river.
Thinking of this, Xue Tianqing lowered her head and prepared to leave.
But after taking two steps, he turned back and said, "Can you help me find out where Lin Miaoxue's lover is, that is, Sima Yu? Taking him back may be a way."
The next moment, Hei Wuchang waved his big hand, and a piece of blue light appeared in front of him, like a projection that Xue Tianqing had seen more than once.
Seeing Hei Wuchang's full concentration, Xue Tianqing stretched her neck to see what was on the blue light.
But no matter how hard he tried, even if he used the Eye of Illusion, he could still see nothing except the blue light.
After a long time, Hei Wuchang frowned: "How is this possible?"
Xue Tianqing said worriedly: "You won't tell me that he's gone to pieces, right?"
Hei Wuchang shook his head: "It's not that the soul is scattered, but that it disappears."
Then Hei Wuchang looked at Xue Tianqing with a strange expression: "Lin Miaoxue's lover looks exactly like you?"
Seeing Xue Tianqing nodding, Hei Wuchang said: "Let me go with you. If you restrain the evil spirits in the river, you master and disciple can cross the river."
Xue Tianqing bared her teeth: "That's fine, then thank you big brother. As long as I can restrain the evil spirits in the river, I will have a way to save Master and the others."
"Thank you, no need. If possible, I can send the souls of a few more heavenly generals down, preferably those of Li Jing."
"If I didn't ask you to tell me this, I would have disliked Heaven a long time ago. If it hadn't been for the accident last time, the curtain general would have wanted to send it to you."
Speaking of this, Xue Tianqing's heart moved: I remember that after the souls of the heavenly soldiers and generals were seduced last time, their bodies turned into dust and disappeared.
When I asked about Patriarch Bodhi in Dongsheng Shenzhou, I found out that the heavenly soldiers and generals abandoned their physical bodies when they ascended, leaving only their spiritual souls.
Since the heavenly soldiers and generals do not have real physical bodies, what happened to Marshal Peng?
His soul turned into an ordinary soul, why didn't his physical body dissipate? Xue Tianqing only found out about this matter after she returned, so she didn't have the opportunity to ask Patriarch Bodhi for advice.
I met the ancestor of the ghost world today, so I just wanted to ask him.
Hearing Xue Tianqing's confusion, Hei Wuchang said lightly: "If you want to reach heaven, ascending your soul is the most convenient way, but it is also a helpless move because they can't withstand those catastrophes. Since ancient times, those who truly have great perseverance have , it’s all about becoming an immortal physically.”
Xue Tianqing nodded: "I understand, those top figures in heaven are all immortals in the flesh."
Hei Wuchang nodded: "The physical body is the best support for becoming an immortal, and it is also the foundation for continuing to improve your cultivation. Those heavenly soldiers and generals who abandon their physical bodies and rely only on their souls to ascend will stop here in their lives."
The two chatted and soon crossed the border between the two realms and arrived at the Liusha River.
Qingyue, who was waiting under the big tree, greeted the two of them, and then told Xue Tianqing that there was no movement in the river during his absence.
Looking at the river rolling forward, Hei Wuchang sighed: "The sufferings suffered by the souls here are beyond imagination, so it is understandable that they have deep resentment."
"Brother, don't be sad, just send me across the river."
Hei Wuchang shook his head: "You just said that as long as there are no ghosts to stop you, you can rescue Tang Sanzang."
Xue Tianqing was about to speak, but was pushed aside by Qingyue: "Senior, as long as we can stop the ghosts from attacking, we can rescue Tang Sanzang."
Looking at the confident Qingyue, Xue Tianqing really didn't know what she had in mind.
After all, even without the help of Yinhun, he is no match for Lin Miaoxue in the water.
Just as he was thinking about it, Qingyue said again: "As long as there is no ghost, Tang Sanzang's soul will be fine. At worst, drink two more sips of water. It's not like you haven't drank it before."
Although Xue Tianqing had dark streaks all over her head when she heard this, she couldn't help but admit that this was indeed a solution. But would Lin Miaoxue let herself go so easily?
"You're right. It's not that easy to die as long as you drink a few sips of water, right?"
The last two words, Xue Tianqing said to Hei Wuchang.
Unwanted Hei Wuchang smiled lightly: "Life and death are determined by fate and wealth, and I have nothing to do with Tang Sanzang's life and death. But let me tell you, if this is what he is destined to be, I will not show mercy."
Seeing Xue Tianqing open his mouth, Hei Wuchang added: "What I don't understand the most is that you disappeared from the three realms for no reason, and then appeared again for no reason, and the power of your soul became completely different, so that you could not be recorded in the book of life and death. Manifestation, what exactly have you experienced?”
Xue Tianqing was stunned: "What do you mean? You also think that I am that Sima Yu, right?"
Hei Wuchang snorted: "Do you really think there are two people in the world who have completely different souls but look exactly the same? The body is the carrier of the soul. What kind of soul you have, what kind of body you have."
Seeing Xue Tianqing's wonderful expression, Hei Wuchang seemed very happy: "You are Lin Miaoxue's former lover. This matter started because of you, and it will end with you."
