Before the Tree Falls, the Monkeys Scatter First

"Why had so many new lives suddenly been born in Yomi? And who was connected to that heavenly phenomenon that had lasted for ten years?"

In one of the palaces where Yomi's Ruler, Izanami, resided, the Yellow Springs Ghost Generals and Yellow Springs Death Warriors had gathered together to discuss the current upheaval in the world.

Izanami had neglected affairs for a long time. Her subordinates had been left without a leader, and deep anxiety and unease had taken root in their hearts.

"It should be related to that human couple. I once heard the Ruler say that the man would obtain the other half of the Yellow Springs Realm's power... Perhaps his eventual achievements would not be inferior to hers..." Yellow Springs Ugly Woman boldly revealed what she knew.

Hearing Yellow Springs Ugly Woman dare to discuss the Ruler behind her back, most of the Ghost Generals and Death Warriors were startled.

But when they thought of how Izanami had already withdrawn from worldly affairs, they felt that such a minor matter did not really matter...

"Ah... Those new lives are related to that human couple? My subordinates even ate some of those immortal monsters..." one Ghost General cried out in panic.

"Those new lives can't be eaten, can they? I heard that eating them could lead to ruptured intestines and a rotting belly at best, or immediate death on the spot at worst..." another Ghost General said in surprise. Clearly, he had heard something about it.

"That's right, they truly cannot be eaten. Those newborns all bear Lotus Seed Seals. Eating lotus seeds creates immense karma, and the more powerful one is, the less one can indulge in eating them..."

These ghosts and monsters, all of whom were at least at the Great God Realm, began discussing the