Underworld is quiet, Reincarnation Dao Rhyme is like the everlasting background sound, flowing low.
Lord Wanshouyuan stands high in front, and his figure looks increasingly profound and unpredictable in the gray haze and the dim light of Reincarnation.
His eyes calmly scanned the three people with different expressions below, without urging or probing.
As if just waiting for the already destined Karma to appear on its own.
After a short silence, it was Daoist Ran Deng who finally had a plan in mind and felt that the plan was the most "pragmatic" and "urgent", who was the first to break the silence.
He took a step forward, and the light in his deep-set eyes was extremely bright, carrying a complex emotion that was a mixture of sincerity, calculation, and desperation.
He bowed deeply to Lord Wanshouyuan, his voice was hoarse than usual, but his words were clear:
"Sage is generous. I just traveled to Underworld and saw countless souls wandering and stranded due to deep obsessions, unable to transcend. This not only disturbed Netherworld's tranquility, but also hindered Reincarnation's smoothness.
The Spirit Coffin Palace Lantern held by Pindao belongs to 'Earth Lamp', and its Netherworld Ghostfire has the ability to see life and death, tranquilize the soul, and Purification's sinister obsessions."
He paused and glanced at Sage's expression. Seeing that there was no change, he continued:
"If I am brave, I would like to ask Sage's permission to kill Evil Corpse Clone with this 'Earth Lamp'.
Staying at the place where the obsessive souls gather, holding this spiritual lamp, specializes in listening, comforting, and saving all kinds of Obsessed Vengeful Souls, helping their true spirits to become clear, free from bondage, and follow the Reincarnation.
This can solve Underworld's current difficulties and maintain order.
Secondly, with this good deed, you may be able to accumulate some Earth Dao Merit, and thirdly..."
Ran Deng's voice was lowered, with a hint of temptation and desire that was not easy to detect:
"Pindao, this Evil Corpse, originally relied on 'Earth Lamp'. If he can perform his duties here and be nourished by Earth Dao Destiny and Reincarnation Dao Rhyme day and night, he may become more stable, and even... his contact with Earthly Dao will become deeper.
But I, the poor Daoist, would like to make an oath and set a time limit.
During this period, Pindao will leave Underworld and wander around Primordial Wilderness.
Make every effort to find the whereabouts of 'Man Lamp' Treasure Lotus Lamp, which has the same origin as 'Earth Lamp', and... try to find an opportunity to pay a visit to Taiqing and discuss the Destined Affinity of 'Heaven Lamp' Eight Sceneries Palace Lantern.
If the time limit comes and the thing cannot be accomplished, or if it is known that the thing cannot be done, the poor Daoist will give up the thought of 'Three Treasures of the Same Origin'.
Completely return to Underworld, or ask Sage to use another wonderful method to help poor people specialize in this 'Earth Lamp' way of salvation, and work for Earthly Dao forever, without any second thoughts!
I wonder...Sage, do you think this strategy is feasible?"
After Ran Deng finished speaking, he kept his bowed posture, but his heart was beating fast.
This was a plan that he had thought hard for a long time and planned for himself in a desperate situation. It seemed to be the most comprehensive plan that could best balance "preserving hope" and "implementing a retreat".
He put himself in the position of "relieving Earthly Dao's worries" and put forward specific job concepts.
He also gave a clear "time limit" and "complete surrender after failure" commitment, which can be said to coexist with sincerity and calculation.
Lord Wanshouyuan listened quietly, but in the depths of his calm eyes, it seemed as if billions of years and infinite Karma pictures were flowing rapidly.
When Ran Deng mentioned "Obsessed Vengeful Souls will be transformed into a lamp, and Underworld will stay forever".
A fragment from the memory of later generations suddenly flashed across Sage's spiritual sense.
It was a figure wearing a cassock, sitting on Lotus Platform, and vowing "Hell is not empty, I will never become a Buddha." His image was somewhat eerily similar to the description of Ran Deng at this moment.
It's just that the figure in the future belongs to a "Buddha" system that is very different from Earthly Dao, and also different from the current Mystic Sect.
It goes deep into Hell, although it has the desire to save all sentient beings, but it also implies the opportunity to divide Reincarnation Authority and steal Earth Dao Merit Fortune.
"Ksitigarbha..." A name passed silently in Lord Wanshouyuan's heart.
Is it the method of Buddhism in later generations? In the name of compassion, it is the practice of penetration.
Nowadays, this similar "mission" has been proactively proposed by Ran Deng, an ancient monk who was born in the Mystic Sect and is in a difficult situation.
And its fundamental purpose is to connect with Earthly Dao and find its own way out, rather than being ordered by an external sect.
After thinking about this for a lifetime, Lord Wanshouyuan views Ran Deng's policy from a different perspective.
This move will indeed help to improve Reincarnation Operation and channel the stranded resentful souls, which will truly benefit Earth Dao Foundation.
It is even more justified that Ran Deng, the "Earth Lamp" who has a "name" connection with Earthly Dao, is in charge.
As for Ran Deng's obsession and deadline to "find the treasure of the same origin".
In Sage's eyes, the hope of success was so slim that it could almost be ignored.
How can Eight Sceneries Palace Lantern be in the hands of Laozi?
Treasure Lotus Lamp The opportunity has not come yet, and if you search for it forcefully, you may suffer disaster.
Ran Deng This move is essentially giving yourself a reason and process to "give up".
However, Evil Corpse Clone stayed at Underworld to perform his duties, which was a beneficial contribution to Earthly Dao that could be realized immediately.
"Yes."
Lord Wanshouyuan finally spoke, his voice was calm but with unquestionable determination.
"Your Evil Corpse Clone can hold Spirit Coffin Palace Lantern, and there is a special 'Hall of Listening and Judging' in Underworld, which is responsible for listening, comforting, and resolving the souls with deep obsessions and lingering difficulties.
With the help of Underworld, half of the accumulated merits and virtues from your transformation will be attributed to Underworld's public treasury, and half of it can nourish your incarnation and spiritual lamp.
As for your agreement to search for the lantern..." Lord Wanshouyuan pondered for a moment, "it will last for a period of Ten Yuanhui. How you act during the period is up to you.
If there is no result at the end of the period, or you feel that there is no hope, you can return to Underworld, and we will discuss your path at that time."
"Thank you Sage for your permission! I will do my best to live up to my trust!"
Ran Deng was overjoyed and thanked her quickly.
Sage not only agreed to his core plan, but also clarified the responsibilities and merit distribution for Evil Corpse Clone, which was even better than he expected!
The Ten Yuanhui period is enough for him to move around.
He seemed to see a path that, although still difficult, at least had a clear direction.
Ran Deng stepped aside, excited, and began to think about how to get Evil Corpse Clone "on duty" as soon as possible, and where to start looking for Treasure Lotus Lamp.
Immediately afterwards, Minghe took a step forward.
Different from Ran Deng's calculating sincerity, Minghe's movements were crisp and neat, and his bloody eyes showed purity and determination after abandoning all hesitation.
He didn't even modify his words too much, he directly kneeled down to Lord Wanshouyuan, his voice was hoarse but decisive:
"Sage! Minghe has nothing else to ask for. I just want to be with Sage forever and be driven by Sage! Sea of Blood Lineage is willing to be the pioneer of Earthly Dao!
I just ask Sage to allow me to stay beside Six Paths of Reincarnation and understand the true meaning of Asura Great Dao!
Minghe swears here that the path of this life is entirely tied to Earthly Dao. If there are any second thoughts, Blood Sea will backfire, and the true spirit will fall to the bottom of Reincarnation forever and will not be reincarnated!"
There is no long-term plan or exchange conditions like Ran Deng, only the most direct loyalty and the core appeal-comprehension Asura Dao.
He completely bet his future on Earthly Dao, on Lord Wanshouyuan.
This decisiveness and thoroughness are in line with his identity as Lord of the Blood Sea. Either he will not do it or he will never do it.