Even Latecomers Have Work to Do! Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Are Press-Ganged!
The opening of Super Reincarnation Karaoke was like pouring a ladle of cold water into a pot of boiling oil, causing the entire Netherworld Sea of Blood to explode.
The construction frenzy in the underworld has reached a new and increasingly out-of-control climax.
There was no trace of gloom left in this place.
Instead, there were catchy, addictive songs playing on repeat, and Lotus Boy dancing on stage until their legs seemed to break.
It was the screams of the dead, even more piercing than when they were alive, as they rode the Dragon Bone roller coaster at the Ancestor Dragon Theme Park.
And the aroma of grilled meat wafting from the window of Qiankun Canteen, an aroma that would make even the hungriest hungry drool.
This is no longer the underworld of reincarnation.
This is clearly an Underworld Super Commercial Complex, combining a settlement center, a dance hall, Theme Park, a food court, and a ghost-themed internet cafe!
All the bigwigs involved in the construction felt an absurd sense of satisfaction as they looked at the bizarre scene before them, a scene that was both filled with their own hard work and forcibly stitched together under Lin Shen's "chief design."
Involution continues.
But the direction has quietly evolved.
The initial focus shifted from "how to please the Little Ancestor" to a more positive business competition focused on "how to make my project more fun and more meritorious than the project next door."
Amidst this vibrant entrepreneurial atmosphere, on the edge of the underworld, two ripples silently spread across the space.
Two figures emerged from within, like two drops of clear water falling into a colorful palette of paints, appearing completely out of place.
A figure dressed in an earth-yellow Daoist robe stood there, seemingly rooted to the ground, connected to the pulse of the entire Primordial Land. The profound Earth Laws and the vitality of the wood element surrounding him were almost tangible.
The other was dressed in a fiery red robe, with a warm smile on his face that seemed to melt away all coldness. He was like a walking auspicious cloud, making people forget their worries upon seeing him.
It was none other than Zhen Yuanzi, the famously kind-hearted man from the Primordial World and the abbot of Wuzhuang Temple on Mount Wanshou.
And his closest friend, the Ancestor Hong Yun.
The two had just awakened from a long period of seclusion when they heard that the Primordial World had turned upside down, Sage were emerging, and the Primordial Establishment of Reincarnation.
When they followed the aura of that vast merit to the Netherworld, what they saw was a scene so powerful it could crack their Dao Heart.
"Brother Zhenyuan..."
Ancestor Hong Yun rubbed his eyes hard, and the warm smile on his face froze completely.
"Is it because I've been in seclusion for too long that I'm hallucinating?"
He pointed to the glittering, neon-lit "Karaoke" in the distance, listening to the song "You Are My Little Apple" playing inside, and felt his worldview being repeatedly hammered by an invisible hammer of the Great Dao.
"This... is this really the Netherworld Sea of Blood, teeming with resentment and countless mosquitoes?"
For the first time, a crack-like look of confusion appeared on Zhen Yuanzi's eternally calm face.
He subconsciously calculated with his fingers.
The next moment, he groaned and felt a burning pain in his fingertips.
The secrets of heaven are utterly Chaos!
The auras of countless Sages, Ancestral Witch, and powerful beings are intertwined in this place, forming a chaotic mess. Forcing a deduction here will only result in a backlash!
"The aura is unmistakable; this is indeed the place."
There was a hint of bewilderment in Zhen Yuanzi's voice that he himself was unaware of.
"However... the style of this underworld seems... somewhat different from what I imagined."
Just as the two Primordial World beings stood there, questioning the meaning of life...
A sweet, childlike cheer broke through the noisy music and reached their ears precisely.
Wow! We have some new friends coming to play!
In mid-air, a lifelike little dolphin, formed entirely from the laws of water, was carrying a beautifully sculpted doll, breaking through the "waves."
Lin Shen discovered them!
He clapped his little hands excitedly, maneuvering his Gonggong -Gonggong Brand "mount" with a beautiful drift, and came to a steady stop in front of the two old immortals.
"Hello, uncles! Are you here to help Lin Shen build his new house too?"
Lin Shen tilted his head, his innocent eyes curiously observing the two unfamiliar faces.
At this moment, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun's Dao Heart trembled violently.
They looked at the tiny, irresistibly cute Little Dot before them, enveloped in boundless Golden Light of Merit and the aura of the Great Dao.
It became clear instantly.
The source of everything has been found.
"This humble Zhen Yuanzi."
"This humble Daoist priest Hong Yun."
"Greetings, young friend."
The two dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately bowed and paid their respects.
"Uncle Zhen Yuanzi? Uncle Hong Yun?"
Lin Shen muttered the two names, his big, dark eyes darting around as if searching for something in his mind.
Then, as if he had just thought of a brilliant idea, his eyes lit up!
He jumped off the dolphin and ran to the two men, grabbing one of Quasi-Saint robes with each hand, his small face filled with an undeniable domineering air.
"You're too late! All the fun activities are gone!"
"But it's okay! I've left work for you too!"
Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun met eyes and saw the same bewilderment deep in each other's pupils.
Work?
What kind of job?
Lin Shen's little finger first pointed at Zhen Yuanzi, the chubby fingertip almost poking Zhen Yuanzi's nose.
"Uncle Zhen Yuanzi! I heard from my Master that you have a really big tree at home, and the fruit on it looks like little babies, and it tastes so good!"
Zhen Yuanzi's eyelids twitched violently.
Oh no! How did the reputation of his precious Ginseng Fruit Tree reach this Little Ancestor's ears?
"So!"
A bright smile, as if saying "Praise me for being smart," blossomed on Lin Shen's little face.
"The underworld also needs a place to reward good people! Those good people who have worked so hard to accumulate so many 'merit stars' should go to your place and eat the most delicious fruits!"
Zhen Yuanzi's Dao Heart trembled slightly as he caught a glimpse of enlightenment beyond the heavenly secrets.
"What you mean, young friend, is..."
"It means you'll be the local government's 'Reward Dispenser'!"
Lin Shen announced it as a matter of course, waving his little hand as if he were appointing a snack shop owner at the entrance of a village.
"If you were to become an official, you'd be handing out sweets to good people!"
Immediately afterwards, his little finger turned to the Ancestor Hong Yun beside him.
"Uncle Hong Yun, you have such a beautiful smile, not fierce at all, unlike those uncles with green faces and long teeth!"
Upon hearing this, Ancestor Hong Yun's smile grew even warmer, even showing a hint of being flattered.
"So! Those gray-haired little kids who are scared and visiting the underworld for the first time will be your responsibility to receive them!"
"You need to tell them stories, play with them, and tell them that this isn't hell, it's a super big park!"
"You'll be the local government's 'greeter'!"
These words struck Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun like two bolts of lightning, leaving them completely frozen in place.
Reward Dispenser?
Greeter?
What... what kind of position is this? It sounds so... hasty.
However, the powerful figures such as Three Pure Ones and Hongjun, who had been watching from afar, all became serious upon hearing Lin Shen's naive and carefree "personnel appointment."
Good heavens!
Here we go again!
This little guy, once again, in his unique and seemingly nonsensical way, precisely grasped the essence of the Great Dao's operation!
Zhen Yuanzi, the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, is in charge of the Innate Spiritual Root, the Ginseng Fruit Tree. He is extremely wealthy, so it is perfectly justified for him to manage "rewards for good deeds." Who would dare to disobey him? This is the ultimate form of "rewards"!
Hong Yun, the kindest man in the Primordial World, is inherently benevolent. To have him soothe the souls newly entering reincarnation, dispel their fear, and stabilize the order of the underworld is a perfect match, making the best use of his talents! This is the core of "soothing"!
This seemingly random arrangement perfectly aligns with the two most crucial aspects of the underworld's operation: "Rewarding good deeds" and "appeasing the guilty"!
This is no joke!
This is clearly a stroke of genius!
The "Ten Halls of Yama Hell" concept that Yuanshi Tianzun had previously deviated from was, at this moment, filled with two crucial seats in a way that no one expected!
Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun also suddenly came to their senses.
Looking into Lin Shen's pure, untainted eyes, and considering the immeasurable merit and destiny that this "greeter" and "sugar dispenser" represented, they no longer hesitated.
"This humble Daoist priest..."
"I..."
The two bowed deeply, performing a solemn and Primordial World salute to the tiny figure who was Little Dot taller than their knees.
"Receive the decree!"
Thus, two more of the Ten Halls of Yama Hell, who will one day rule the Three Realms, have officially taken up their posts in an extremely hasty yet perfectly reasonable manner!