The City God's End

As these resentful forces fell upon the City God, the newly built City God seemed to have passed through countless years in an instant, beginning to fade and decay.

The exquisite murals began to fade, and the pristine white walls started to peel.

Starting from the roof of the City God, the tiles and beams all turned into decaying, light dust.

As a sudden gust of wind blew by, the dust from the City God vanished completely.

After the entire structure of the City God disappeared, what was revealed before Yin Yunze was a group of statues of gods and deities, with the City God Subordinate Deity the head.

At this moment, the resentment, as turbulent as water, strangely seeped into these statues.

The next moment, all the clay statues came to life.

"What's going on?"

"Is this the City God?"

How do we get back?

"City God Majesty, what has happened?"

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Upon hearing the words of these deities, Yin Yunze realized that the City God lineage deities, who had been under the supervision of Lord of Du Mountain, had all returned to their statues.

However, these gods did not return voluntarily, but were pulled back by resentment, which is obviously not a good thing.

As if confirming Yin Yunze's thoughts, the words of these gods quickly turned from doubt to fear.

"What's going on? Why am I trapped inside this clay sculpture?"

"Wait, what is this! Resentment?!?"

Why are we being haunted by resentment?!

"City God, save me!"

All the deities of the City God lineage simultaneously noticed something amiss. Not only were they sealed within the statue, but seemingly endless resentment was also corrupting their Power of Incense Offerings and dissolving their souls.

The most direct manifestation of this is that these clay statues of gods have begun to decay and crack.

As beneficiaries, these people enjoy the rights bestowed upon them Subordinate Deity the City God and receive Incense of Faith. However, when this resentment returns, none of them can escape it.

Accompanied by the incessant screams of these gods, starting with the weakest of Subordinate Deity, the statues began to collapse one by one.

However, from the collapsed statue, some black, resentful water would eventually flow out.

Faintly, one can still see, seemingly floating in this stream of resentful energy, a face contorted in agony.

Upon closer inspection, it can be discovered that this is indeed the face of the collapsed statue.

Destroying idols of Subordinate Deity and devouring their souls is merely the beginning for the vengeful spirits.

As long as this resentment is not completely dispelled, these people will suffer the torment of their souls Subordinate Deity this resentment for countless lifetimes.

Only after the resentment has been completely dissipated can these Subordinate Deity meet their final end, their souls scattered and their spirits dispersed.

To be honest, compared to these things from Subordinate Deity...

Judge Qian and Day and Night Wandering Gods Judge Li, who died at the hands of Yin Yunze, along with the Two Generals of Punishment, were actually quite lucky.

After all, since they both died from the same fate, they didn't have to suffer the backlash of resentment that would last for at least a hundred years, as they died because of Yin Yunze.

"Qingnü, Lady Qingnü ----" Realizing something was wrong, the Black Impermanence looked at Yin Yunze and shouted, "For the sake of our past friendship, please kill me!"

Having realized his own end, Black Impermanence no longer hoped to be saved. At this moment, he only wanted to be freed from the torment of resentment that had plagued him for hundreds of years.

Following Black Impermanence's words, White Impermanence, White Impermanence, and Ox-Head and Horse-Face also cast hopeful glances their way.

Facing these people, Yin Yunze remained silent for a moment before asking, "You must have also encountered innocent people who asked you for help at the last minute, right? So, did you save them then?"

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's words, Black Impermanence was speechless.

As Yin General second only to the Martial Judge, they have clearly committed countless acts of defiance over the past few centuries.

No further answers were needed. Yin Yunze looked at the group and shook his head, saying, "You didn't save them then, so how can you expect anyone to save you now?"

To be honest, even Judge Li had already died at Yin Yunze's hands, so Yin Yunze naturally had no interest in helping these few enemies he had only met once.

After all, at this point, killing them would be tantamount to saving them, and who knows if they might be accidentally harmed by the resentment.

Upon seeing Yin Yunze's refusal, the statues of these Yin General collapsed in their despair, their souls sinking into the Lake of Resentment.

After all the statues of the Subordinate Deity collapsed, only the City God remained on the ruins of the City God.

At this moment, the City God was also trapped inside the statue by resentment, and the statue was covered with cracks that looked as if it would collapse at any moment.

Even so, the City God clung to his last breath, relying on the remaining Dynastic Karmic Luck and the Power of Incense Offerings.

"Qingnü, can you tell me why you treat me like this? Is there really some deep-seated, irreconcilable hatred between us? What have I done that makes you go to such lengths to destroy me?"

Looking at Yin Yunze with a puzzled expression, the City God, who had reached the end of his road, did not curse but instead appeared somewhat calm.

Perhaps, knowing his fate, the City God wanted to maintain that last shred of dignity befitting City God.

Upon hearing the City God's question, Yin Yunze tilted his head and thought for a moment, realizing that it was indeed difficult to answer.

After all, although the City God had left a very bad first impression on Yin Yunze from the very beginning, Yin Yunze later hated the City God, his accomplice, because of the incident involving the Third Prison Warden of the Heavenly Wheel Sect.

But if you really want to know what the City God did that gave Yin Yunze a reason to want him dead, Yin Yunze doesn't seem to be able to find one right now.

"Your Majesty, it's to avenge me!"

At this moment, it was Guo Jing who stepped forward, his eyes, deep black, staring straight at the City God.

"Who are you?"

Looking at Guo Jing's youthful appearance, the City God was somewhat puzzled, as he did not recognize who Guo Jing was.

"I am Guo Jing!" Looking at the City God, Guo Jing gritted his teeth, "You old thief, you stole my wife, hindered my advancement in the imperial examinations, and even took my life! Today, you have finally reaped what you sowed!"

"Guo Jing? Provincial Graduate Guo?"

His gaze swept over Guo Jing again, and the City God showed a hint of surprise. "How did you end up looking like this!"

"It's just a small price to pay—seeing you in this state, Lord City God, Guo Jing thinks it's nothing!" As he spoke, Guo Jing unfolded his hand, revealing a ruler over a meter long. "However, I'm a little disappointed that my 'Crime-Measuring Ruler' won't be used today."

The piece of spirit iron that Yin Yunze gave to Guo Jing was forged into a long ruler by her.

Holding the long ruler, Guo Jing tried his best to suppress the urge to smash it on the head of the City God.

Looking at the long ruler in Guo Jing's hand, a barely perceptible glint flashed in the City God's eyes, but he said sarcastically, "However, speaking of which, your appearance is more pitiful than your wife's! If you had this face back then and were willing to take your wife's place, I wouldn't necessarily refuse—"

Perhaps you're more enjoyable than your wife. Back then, I played with your wife for a few months before I grew tired of her. But speaking of which, your wife's spirit was truly delightful. Especially her deep affection for you—that was indescribable, and even now, thinking about it, I still savor it endlessly."

You're asking for it!

Upon hearing the City God's words, Guo Jing's eyes immediately turned as black as ink.

Strands of resentment emanated directly from the spirit puppet's body.

I'm going to kill you!

"I'm sitting right here, come on over!"

Upon seeing Guo Jing's appearance, which was controlled by resentment, the City God immediately said, "You useless scholar, do you dare to kill me!"

"May kill me?!"

"Guo Jing! Calm down!"

Seeing that Guo Jing was about to lose control and be enraged by the City God, Yin Yunze quickly grabbed her right hand.

A surge of Power of Frost and Snow entered directly, causing Guo Jing to shiver.

Seeing Yin Yunze stop him, a hint of regret flashed in the City God's eyes.

Knowing that Yin Yunze would object, the City God didn't say anything more.

"Your Majesty, I'm so sorry—I lost my composure—"

Realizing she had almost fallen for the trap, Guo Jing regained her senses, even though her vision remained black.

Even so, Guo Jing still glared at the City God and said hatefully, "I beg Your Majesty to have mercy and let me kill this villain with my own hands!"

"You don't need to beg me to kill him. After all, you're the one who wants him most, and I have no right to stop you from taking revenge."

As he spoke, Yin Yunze released Guo Jing's hand and said calmly, "But Guo Jing, have you thought this through? It's easy for you to kill the City God now, but at this moment, killing him is helping him find peace!"

You need to think this through carefully! I really don't want you to do something you'll regret later because of a moment of impulse."

One option is to directly obliterate the opponent's soul, while the other is to inflict hundreds of years of suffering before obliterating their soul.

Which punishment is more severe may vary from person to person.

As far as Yin Yunze was concerned, it would definitely be more worthwhile to let the other party suffer for hundreds of years before dying.

But for another person, it might be better to live a miserable life than to die, and letting the other person exist for one more day is an act of tolerance.

Moreover, revenge itself is an irrational act.

As for Guo Jing, he probably thought that it would be best to kill the City God immediately!

Whether the City God dies immediately or suffers for hundreds of years before dying is no longer important to Yin Yunze.

Yin Yunze stopped her only because he hoped Guo Jing wouldn't do something she'd regret due to impulsiveness.

Don't feel good about killing him now, only to feel better later that you should have made the City God suffer for hundreds of years before he died.

Seeing Guo Jing deep in thought, Yin Yunze turned to look at the City God and said softly, "Thanks to your reminder, I understand now why I must kill you! Because the people's hearts want you dead!"

Yin Yunze once thought that she was a visitor from another world, so the Power of Incense Offerings had no effect on her.

However, after asking the City God, Yin Yunze realized that she had actually been influenced by the public sentiment expressed in the incense offerings.

However, this is different from the mentality of people in the real world who only think about fear and whose intentions are obvious at a glance.

The people of this world, however, yearn for peace, stability, and favorable weather.

Yin Yunze's divine body was born amidst the people's yearning for peace, stability, and favorable weather.

So, here's the question.

What is the most important factor preventing peace and stability in Qingling County?

It wasn't something that appeared last year; the corpse of Prince Jing has been lying there for hundreds of years.

Instead, it was the City God standing before Yin Yunze, a figure who had been high above for seven hundred years and regarded ordinary people as ants.

Therefore, even from the City God's perspective, their grievances were not significant.

However, based solely on the pretext that the City God might be colluding with the Third Prison Warden, Yin Yunze regarded the City God as an enemy that must be eliminated.

Throughout the entire process, Yin Yunze never once entertained the idea of cooperating with the City God.

From the very beginning, Yin Yunze's goal was to kill the City God.

Because if Yin Yunze were to cooperate with the City God, he would inevitably have to make concessions, thus failing to achieve the peace and tranquility that the people prayed for.

To put it in a more mystical way, the City God blocked Yin Yunze's path to godhood, so he had to die.

In essence, this situation is similar to being haunted by the resentment of the City God, whose spirit is clouded.

However, Yin Yunze has the positive advantage of being popular and having the support of the people.

"As expected, I wasn't wrong from the start; you are an anomaly." Looking at Yin Yunze, the City God's expression was complex. "You're neither a god, nor a demon, nor even an official—yet you risked your life to oppose me for those ants—"

"City God Majesty," Yin Yunze sighed, shaking his head as he glanced at the City God's current state, "But aren't you currently enduring the wrath of ants? And soon, you'll be devoured to death by those very ants you speak of—"

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Upon hearing Yin Yunze's words, the City God fell silent.

After all, no matter how much they belittle him, the reality is that if Yin Yunze doesn't take action...

So, for the City God who has trampled on ants for hundreds of years, it is time for him to pay back the debt of resentment owed to those ants in the next few hundred years.

"Then, farewell, City God Majesty."

Extending his right hand, Yin Yunze conjured a wisp of lightning at his fingertips.

At this moment, only a little external force is needed to break the City God's last stand and bring him to the same fate as those Subordinate Deity.

"Your Highness, may I have it?"

At this moment, Guo Jing, who had been thinking for a long time, interrupted Yin Yunze's actions.

Seeing Guo Jing's determined expression, Yin Yunze stopped what he was doing.

"Guo Jing, do what you want! I'll take responsibility for this!"

From a purely economic standpoint, it is clearly more beneficial for Yin Yunze's development to allow the City God to suffer a backlash from public resentment.

After all, in that case, Yin Yunze wouldn't have to bear the karmic consequences of killing the City God.

However, compared to bearing this karma, Yin Yunze would rather Guo Jing be able to have a clear mind.

After all, Guo Jing's essence was still that of a vengeful ghost who died because of resentment.

If this inner demon isn't resolved, Guo Jing will likely be trapped in this place for the rest of his life, unable to escape.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for tolerating Jing'er's willfulness!"

After kneeling down before Yin Yunze and kowtowing deeply, Guo Jing rose and, carrying her Crime-Measuring Ruler, headed towards the City God.

At this moment, the only thing the City God had left that was hard was his mouth.

As Guo Jing approached him carrying a long ruler, the City God teased with amusement, "Little Miss Guo, how do you plan to kill me? Cut off my head? Or chop me in half? Or tear me into eight pieces?"

Guo Jing's expression remained unchanged in the face of the City God's words.

Without saying anything more, Guo Jing plunged a foot into the City God's chest.

Just as the City God showed a hint of relief, preparing to embrace his liberation, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

"City God Majesty, please accept this grievance of mine!"

Guo Jing stabbed the City God a foot deep, but he did not intend to kill him.

On the contrary, the resentment in Guo Jing's body was poured into the City God's body through this long ruler.

The darkness in her eyes faded, and Guo Jing revealed a genuine, radiant smile, "Farewell!"