The Paths Diverge; We Cannot Walk Together!

"Senior!"

The girl gasped in surprise, seemingly unable to believe her eyes.

The Faceless Woman stretched out her fair and delicate hand and waved it at the girl. "Long time no see, Xiao Lou!"

"Senior, what are you doing here!" The girl's eyes, which had been filled with surprise, suddenly turned into a hint of panic.

"Why can't I be here? It seems you've finally gone this far!" The Faceless Woman's voice carried a hint of disappointment and helplessness.

"Senior, we had no choice. The underworld is nearing its breaking point!" The girl stepped forward and hurriedly explained.

The Faceless Woman shook her head. "I know, no need to say more. I'm taking these people with me. Qing Jia shouldn't mind, right?"

"Senior, this..." A struggle flashed in the girl's eyes.

"Let them go!"

Sudden.

A majestic voice rang out from afar, filled with authority!

"Yes, Your Great Emperor!"

The girl bowed in response to the direction from which the voice came!

"Qing Jia, take care of yourself, or you'll end up with nothing!" the Faceless Woman said, speaking towards the direction of the voice.

However, there was no response.

Ye Jing and Qiuyue had just reunited.

Seeing this scene, even though I already knew it, I was still extremely shocked!

The Great Emperor!

The person the girl referred to as "Great Emperor" must be a super big shot!

But Sister Zhang called me by my name directly, which...

Sister Zhang's identity is even more terrifying than they imagined!

"What are you all standing there for? Let's go! Staying here too long will damage your meridians!" The Faceless Woman flew towards the edge first.

Ye Jing and the others followed slowly.

"Senior, we will succeed. Please stay, okay? I miss you so much." The girl's voice suddenly rang out, a little hoarse.

Ye Jing turned around and saw that the girl's eyes were already red.

Zhang Youyou stopped and turned to look at the girl. He shook his head again, but his tone was gentle. "Xiao Lou, I don't agree with the path you've chosen, so I won't follow you. Whether you're human or ghost, there's no turning back in this life. Since you've made your choice, keep going, even if you don't know if it's right or wrong!"

"Senior, I..." the girl choked, unsure of what to say.

"Keep going, survive!" Zhang Youyou said those five words before turning away without looking back, leading Ye Jing and the others away.

"Senior!"

The girl's slender fingers gripped the hem of her dress tightly as she gazed at the Faceless Woman's exquisitely beautiful back, suppressing the sorrow in her heart.

After Ye Jing and the others, along with the Faceless Woman, passed through the array barrier.

The color of the entire formation has deepened, which is a sign that it has been strengthened.

If Ye Jing tries to break through again, the difficulty will increase several times!

Inside the formation.

The dark and gloomy metropolis, having lost its last vestiges of yang energy, became even colder and more sinister.

And the area has increased several times over.

In addition to the original residents of Hundred Rivers City, many strange ghosts have appeared.

Among them were creatures with bull heads and human bodies, horse faces and human bodies, and tongues that grew out of their mouths—all sorts of strange things.

The city gate that Ye Jing and his group had destroyed has now been replaced by a magnificent, dark city gate!

The plaque above also changed from three characters for "Hundred Rivers City" to two:

Fengdu

"Have you guys lost your minds? How dare you come out here?"

"Your special constitution is meant to be used against me, isn't it?"

"Don't you all know your own limitations? I've told you before, the outside world is dangerous now, do you believe me now?"

"After you get back, everyone will write a 100,000-word self-criticism, and then be locked up in solitary confinement for a month!"

After escaping the ghost town.

Ye Jing was setting up the teleportation array while scolding the four little ones!

Actually, these four little guys were really unlucky.

This is my first time traveling, and I've already encountered such a major event.

No, it should be said that you were lucky!

Fortunately, Sister Zhang had spent time in the underworld before and had some connections with the ghosts there; otherwise, Ye Jing really wouldn't know how to rescue these four little ones!

Gongsun Yan and the others were forced to stand still, not daring to speak.

Because they knew they had made a mistake.

However, after hearing the 100,000-word self-criticism and the one-month confinement, their faces were filled with despair!

Isn't this going to kill them?

"What kind of expression is that? A 100,000-word self-criticism and a month of confinement are too much! Do you know that if it weren't for Sister Zhang, you would have lost your lives this time, and you would have ruined the entire village!"

"What? You think a 100,000-word self-criticism and a month of confinement are more important than the safety of the entire village, is that it?"

"Very well, you can leave now. Our tribe doesn't need people like you!"

Ye Jing's tone was extremely stern, like a fierce demon!

These kids won't understand the seriousness of the situation unless they're taught a lesson!

The faces of Gongsun Yan and the other children instantly turned deathly pale.

Being driven out of the tribe, this...

"Chief, it was my idea to come out this time, it's all my fault. Just send me away, they are all innocent!" Gongsun Yan mustered her courage and stepped forward.

"Oh? You want to play the hero? Let me tell you, there's no way you're that naive. Whether you suggested it or not, since they chose to come out—and you didn't force them—they have a responsibility and must accept punishment!"

Ye Jing's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation. He knew this could be a heavy blow to these kids, but he also understood that only in this way could they truly understand their mistakes and be more careful in the future.

Looking at Gongsun Yan's aggrieved little face, Ye Jing felt a pang of helplessness. But he knew he couldn't be soft-hearted; he had to make these little ones understand the potential consequences of their actions.

Gongsun Yan's face instantly scrunched up.

"Leader, we know we were wrong, and we are willing to accept punishment. It wasn't just Xiao Yan's fault; we were wrong too!" The other three little ones also stepped forward.

Although they were somewhat afraid, they knew that this was a responsibility they had to bear.

And indeed, just as the leader said, if they were truly resolute and did not come out with Gongsun Yan would not have been able to kidnap them!

Therefore, they were also at fault, and Gongsun Yan shouldn't bear the blame alone!

"You..." Gongsun Yan looked at them in surprise, feeling a warmth in her heart!

Looking at the determined eyes of the four little ones, Ye Jing felt a surge of relief.

This little guy is pretty good; he's responsible!

However, in the current environment, simply having a sense of responsibility is not enough.

We must be very careful!

The Profound Yellow Great World doesn't seem to be Land of Spiritual Abandonment; there's nothing dangerous there!

Here, one wrong step and you're plunged into an abyss!

"Young Master, calm down. They know they were wrong. I promise they won't do it again!" Qiuyue stepped in to play the good cop.

She knew the time was almost right!

Young Master didn't really want to get rid of these people!

"Fine, since someone has pleaded for you, remember this lesson and don't make the same mistake again."

Ye Jing's tone softened somewhat. He knew that punishment was not the goal; the most important thing was to make them truly understand their mistakes.

The four little ones' eyes lit up instantly, their gazes sparkling as they looked at Qiuyue.

"However, a 100,000-word self-criticism is still required, but the confinement can be changed to a week!"

But Ye Jing's voice rang out again, and their faces fell!

This still needs to be kept in lockdown!