"The only thing I am certain of is that the Guhuang Great Emperor fought on that battlefield. However, from the fragmented impressions in my incomplete memory, the World-Destroying War had many battlefields. Each of those Emperor-level experts possessed astounding attainments in the laws of time and space; traversing from one battlefield to another was merely an instant's matter." The Old Daoist continued.
"One day, I will enter those battlefields to find out what happened to the Guhuang Great Emperor! No matter what, I will definitely find the Guhuang Great Emperor!" Hun Lao declared with firm resolve in his eyes.
"Hun Lao, rest assured, in the future I will accompany you into those battlefields to find the Guhuang Great Emperor," Ye Yunfei said.
It was said that an astonishing truth, one even related to deities, was hidden behind the World-Destroying War. In his previous life, Ye Yunfei had spent a great deal of time investigating it, but with little success. In this life, he still intended to probe deeply into the World-Destroying War.
"So what are your plans? Will you continue staying here?" Ye Yunfei swept his gaze over the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity and asked.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's question, both the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity's eyes revealed a hint of confusion.
"We cannot say. If we do not stay here, where else can we go? In our current state, our greatest wish is simply to linger in this world a little longer. If we were to wander around outside, squandering our energy, our Soul Power would drain away even faster." The Old Daoist sighed and said.
The Dog-Headed Deity's expression also turned somewhat gloomy.
"Perhaps one day, before my Soul Power completely dissipates, I will leave this place and try to return to my former world, to see my past kin, friends, and sect." The Old Daoist added.
"I feel the same. If possible, I too wish to return to the Underworld to see it once more. But I know, in my current state, it's likely I will never be able to return to the Underworld," the Dog-Headed Deity finally spoke up, sighing softly.
"Young Master Ye, I know the purpose of your visit seeking the two of us. But rest assured, the two of us merely wish to remain within our own territory, clinging to our miserable existence. We pose no threat to you, nor to the Primordial Continent. Moreover, we are merely two Remnant Souls; there is no need for you to eradicate us utterly." The Old Daoist looked at Ye Yunfei and spoke earnestly.
Ye Yunfei stared at the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity for a while.
The Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity knew that Ye Yunfei was considering how to deal with them. This would determine their fate.
They had long known that Ye Yunfei possessed a Half-Emperor sword. Once drawn, they would be no match.
"Young Master Ye, not only will we not pose any threat to you, but if necessary, the two of us can also take action to protect those forces and people related to you," the Old Daoist added.
"I agree," the Dog-Headed Deity nodded.
"Well then, starting from now, I will refine batches of medicinal pills for you periodically to replenish your Soul Power. This way, your Soul Power won't deplete and drain away with time; rather, it will strengthen your Soul Power.
If an opportunity arises in the future, and if I can find some legendary, precious Heaven and Earth treasures, I might also help you both reshape your Soul Bodies.
That way, you can remain in this world permanently, without needing to worry about eventually vanishing from the world as the years pass by." After hearing the words of the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity, Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and slowly spoke.
"Young Master Ye, are you speaking the truth? If Young Master Ye can help me reshape a complete Soul Body, allowing me to stay in this world permanently, I am willing to follow Young Master Ye from now on, forever obeying your commands!"
The Old Daoist trembled all over, his eyes revealing ecstatic joy as he immediately replied.
"So am I. Young Master Ye, although I am a being of darkness, I swear by the noble bloodline of our Dog-Headed Deity clan: if Young Master Ye can help me reshape a complete Soul Body, I too am willing to follow Young Master Ye forever!"
The originally indifferent expression of the Dog-Headed Deity also began to show excitement as he looked at Ye Yunfei with hopeful eyes and spoke.
"Of course it's true," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei understood that the two beings before him must have been extraordinary masters during their lifetimes, likely two Half-Emperor level experts. It was only due to the severe loss in their souls that they had ended up in their current state.
Ye Yunfei began to feel a desire to win them over.
"Huang Shang, come out," Ye Yunfei said to Huang Shang.
Huang Shang immediately appeared beside Ye Yunfei, radiating vast, overwhelming ghostly aura. Dark ghostly mist permeated the surrounding space.
"A Ghost Cultivator!"
Both the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity were shocked.
In the Three Thousand Worlds, Ghost Cultivators were mysterious and rare existences.
Ye Yunfei had obtained the art of Ghost Cultivation through a very fortuitous encounter.
"Indeed. Huang Shang is a Ghost Cultivator," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"I've heard that Ghost Cultivators are proficient in soul arts and possess deep research into souls. Even a Remnant Soul can find a way to cultivate into a complete Soul Body!" The Old Daoist said excitedly.
"That's correct. We Ghost Cultivators have methods to preserve Remnant Souls permanently, and even make them stronger," Huang Shang nodded.
"Young Master Ye, the two of us will follow you from now on and act on your commands!" The Old Daoist no longer hesitated and directly declared his stance.
Before, he still harbored a sliver of doubt, unsure if Ye Yunfei truly had a way to help him reshape his Soul Body. But now that he saw Ye Yunfei accompanied by a Ghost Cultivator, all his doubts vanished.
"Young Master Ye, we will follow you from now on!"
The Dog-Headed Deity also immediately voiced his pledge to Ye Yunfei.
For the longest time, the two of them had been researching how to prevent the Soul Power of their Remnant Souls from draining away over time, and how to preserve themselves a little longer. But they had found nothing. Across the long river of time, they could feel themselves slowly weakening, their energy gradually fading. They understood that if this continued, one day they would completely vanish from this world.
But now, they had suddenly seen a glimmer of hope!
"Very well. The two of you, follow me back to the Eastern Barrens. Stay in the Purple Banner Sect as Supreme Elders, guarding the Purple Banner Sect from now on." Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
"We will follow Young Master Ye's instructions in all matters!"
The Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity answered simultaneously.
"Then let us leave," Ye Yunfei nodded, then led the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity out of the Land of Life and Death.
"Palace Master, I am returning to the Eastern Barrens," Ye Yunfei bid farewell to the Longevity Palace Master.
"Young Master Ye, when will you return to the Central Divine Land?" the Longevity Palace Master asked.
"It's uncertain. If you have matters, simply send me a message directly in the future," Ye Yunfei said, then brought the Demon Ancestor, the Old Daoist, the Dog-Headed Deity, and a Demon Race expert into the green flying boat, heading back towards the Eastern Barrens.
"Having resolved the latent threat in the Land of Life and Death, peace and tranquility will reign in our Central Divine Land from now on." The Star-Gazing Realm experts of the Longevity Palace watched Ye Yunfei depart. One elder sighed with emotion.
"No.
In the short term, the Central Divine Land will indeed be peaceful and tranquil.
But don't forget, there's still the Heavenly God Palace.
One day, without a doubt, the Heavenly God Palace will return.
When the Heavenly God Palace people come back to the Central Divine Land, aside from seeking Young Master Ye, they will certainly come to settle accounts with our Longevity Palace.
Therefore, our Longevity Palace absolutely cannot let our guard down. Issue orders: from now on, all members of our Longevity Palace must spend the vast majority of their time and effort on cultivation.
Especially us few Star-Gazing Realm experts, we must pay even more attention to our cultivation and elevate our strength!"
The Longevity Palace Master shook his head after hearing the elder's words, then slowly spoke.
"The Palace Master speaks sense!"
Upon hearing this, the other three Star-Gazing Realm experts of the Longevity Palace inwardly felt a chill.