Deep in the River of Forgetfulness.
The pagoda temple.
Gu Qingshan had never expected he would actually come here.
He and several other gods sat in the pagoda temple, quietly awaiting the arrival of the Yellow Springs God Lord.
"How many God Lords are there in Yellow Springs?"
He secretly sent a transmission.
Fei Yue sat far away on the other side, wearing a mask. She sent back, "How many? One is already terrifying enough."
"What about the gods?"
"Six, counting you, who just ascended."
"Did you... manage to find the Blind Nun afterward?"
"We did. Ever since she came to Yellow Springs, we've been preparing for your arrival," Fei Yue said cheerfully.
"What preparations?" Gu Qingshan asked.
"The Human Realm is a chessboard. We guessed that sooner or later, you'd leap off the board and come to Yellow Springs," Fei Yue said.
Gu Qingshan froze. Just as he was about to ask more, a noise came from the raised platform.
The Bronze Coffin opened.
Skeleton Woman appeared without a sound.
The six gods rose together and bowed. "We greet the God Lord."
"No need for formalities. As it happens, we have a new god in Yellow Springs today, so let me offer my congratulations."
Skeleton Woman fixed her gaze on Gu Qingshan, her words laden with meaning.
Gu Qingshan smiled and cupped his hands. "Thank you, God Lord."
"You've arrived at just the right time. Not only have you helped Yellow Springs solve its manpower shortage, you've also brought countless dead with you. I imagine you can awaken every last one of the dead who slumber in the River of Life and Death," Skeleton Woman said.
"Yes," Gu Qingshan admitted.
There was no point lying in the presence of such an immensely powerful being.
He sent a transmission to