"Moreover, there's actually the aura of a Deity on you, kid. What is your background, exactly?
Could you be the disciple of some Deity?"
The Remnant Soul looked Ye Yunfei over, his voice tinged with surprise.
"I have the aura of a Deity on me?"
Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned.
"Of course you have the aura of a Deity on you," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei. "You once visited a Deity's godly tomb and obtained treasures from it, so it's perfectly normal for you to be tainted with a Deity's aura.
Furthermore, you refined that Yin Seed. That Yin Seed might contain energy and law fragments left behind by ancient Deities within the Three Thousand Realms. So the Yin Seed itself would also impart a Deity's aura onto you."
"That's right," Ye Yunfei nodded after hearing Hun Lao's explanation. "Judging by what you said, I suppose I do indeed carry a Deity's aura."
"Can you help me with something?"
After perceiving Ye Yunfei for a moment longer, the Remnant Soul suddenly asked.
Seeing that the Remnant Soul had stopped attacking, both Ye Yunfei and the Reincarnation Palace higher-ups felt a wave of relief.
"Oh?
What would this senior like me to do?"
Ye Yunfei inquired.
"Can you take me away from here?" the Remnant Soul asked.
"Senior, your strength is so formidable. You can leave this place by yourself; surely you don't need me to take you out," Ye Yunfei said, a little puzzled.
"Young man, you are unaware. I am an undead spirit. Once an undead spirit enters the Reincarnation Passage, it is bound by certain mysterious rules within. It's easy to come in, but terribly difficult to leave.
You living beings don't have such troubles. For undead spirits like us who have entered the Reincarnation Passage, trying to retrace our path and leave is incredibly arduous."
The Remnant Soul sighed as he spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"So that's how it is!" Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised by the Remnant Soul's words.
"But Senior, I don't have much understanding of this Reincarnation Passage. I may not have the ability to take you out of here."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before replying.
"An ordinary, average living being certainly wouldn't be able to take me out. But you are different. You carry the aura of a Deity, Deity's energy and laws. Moreover, I can sense that the Deity's energy and laws you carry are extremely ancient and highly advanced. Therefore, you might be able to take me out of this passage."
The Remnant Soul addressed Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, you must not agree," a mage from the Reincarnation Palace quickly sent a covert sound transmission before Ye Yunfei could answer. "According to the records in our Reincarnation Palace's ancient texts, once an undead spirit enters the Reincarnation Passage, it is constrained by the passage's rules. If it attempts to leave the Reincarnation Passage by the same route, it will face suppression and erasure by the passage.
Young Master Ye, although your strength is great, if you forcibly take this Remnant Soul out of the Reincarnation Passage, you might very likely suffer the suppression of the passage itself. The Reincarnation Passage is mysterious and unfathomable. It's better if you avoid provoking it."
After hearing the mage's warning, Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Indeed, there was no relation or kinship between him and this Remnant Soul. There was no need to take risks to help him leave.
"Kid, are you trying to haggle with me?
I knew you wouldn't agree so readily.
Alright then. As long as you can take me away from here, I will give you corresponding compensation that will surely satisfy you."
Seeing the wavering expression on Ye Yunfei's face, the Remnant Soul felt a bit displeased before making his offer.
"Oh?
And what benefits can Senior offer me?"
Upon hearing the Remnant Soul's words, Ye Yunfei's heart stirred. If this Remnant Soul could provide satisfactory compensation, then trying to help might be worthwhile.
After all, this Remnant Soul was an ancient Demigod. There was a good chance he possessed some treasures. Moreover, if a Demigod agreed to impart some ancient inheritance, it would certainly be extremely valuable.
"Kid, your comprehension of time and space is quite good," the Remnant Soul said. "Alright then, I can teach you a sophisticated Time-Space movement technique, one that is guaranteed to greatly increase your movement speed after you learn it."
A sophisticated movement technique!
Ye Yunfei's heart moved slightly upon hearing the Remnant Soul's offer.
"Don't agree to him just yet," Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm cut in before Ye Yunfei could answer. "This fellow seems desperate to leave. Why not take advantage and squeeze him for everything he's got."
"Master, don't agree too hastily," Hu Miao also secretly sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei. "This fellow is a Demigod; he must have many treasures on him."
Hu Miao had actually thought along the same lines as the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Alright, I won't agree just yet," Ye Yunfei said with a faint smile.
"Kid, still not satisfied?"
Seeing that Ye Yunfei hadn't replied and still wore an expression of hesitation, the Remnant Soul asked.
Ye Yunfei didn't answer, only looking at the Remnant Soul.
"Fine, then. I can give you a batch of top-grade Soul Power fairy crystals.
The Soul Power fairy crystals in my collection are of exceptional quality, incomparable to ordinary fairy crystals. They can be considered priceless."
The Remnant Soul added.
"He does have good stuff! Don't agree yet; let's keep him hanging," Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said, a little excited.
"What? Still not satisfied, kid? Your appetite is too big!"
Seeing that Ye Yunfei still hadn't given an answer, the Remnant Soul grew somewhat angry.
Honestly, as a Demigod, he wouldn't normally let himself be played with by a junior. However, he had indeed been trapped within this Reincarnation Passage for far too long. Moreover, special and mysterious rules existed within this passage. As an undead spirit, leaving this place was truly difficult. Now that he had finally encountered someone who might possibly help him leave, how could he let this opportunity slip by? Therefore, he appeared quite eager.
"Have you ever seen Soul Soup? You definitely haven't, right? Because it exists only within the Reincarnation Passage. You can't buy it in the outside world even with endless wealth. If you take me out of here, I can also give you some Soul Soup.
This Soul Soup—even a Deity who came here would crave it, let alone cultivators at the fairy realm. Its value is impossible to gauge."
Seeing that Ye Yunfei still hadn't committed, the Remnant Soul's expression grew even angrier. Then, gritting his teeth, he made another offer.
Soul Soup?
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but start slightly at the Remnant Soul's words.
"What is Soul Soup?"
Ye Yunfei asked curiously. This was the first time he had heard of it.
"Soul Soup is a specialty product of the Reincarnation Passage, found under Mengpo Bridge," the Remnant Soul answered. "It's said that a Reincarnation Deity who guarded Mengpo Bridge in ancient times collected the spiritual power essence of countless undead spirits from across the world and brewed it using a secret method from the most ancient times within the Reincarnation Passage. Soul Soup has immense benefits for the Soul Body.
Ordinary beings who obtain Soul Soup and refine it can cause their Soul Bodies to undergo a qualitative leap directly.
Of course, Soul Soup has many other benefits. I can't describe them all to you in detail right now. In short, it is a treasure that cannot be found in the outside world. Over these long years wandering this place, I searched around out of boredom and, by sheer coincidence, found half a bowl under Mengpo Bridge. I can share some with you."
Soul Soup!
Hearing the Remnant Soul's explanation, one of the Reincarnation Palace mages cried out in shock.
"Young Master Ye, Soul Soup truly is a rare and precious treasure found within the Reincarnation Passage," the mage said to Ye Yunfei in an awed voice. "They say Soul Soup is a precious liquid brewed by the Reincarnation Deities—a treasure belonging to Deities!
I never thought the legend was true. Soul Soup actually exists in this world!"
"If that's the case, then Soul Soup really is an extremely rare and precious treasure," Ye Yunfei nodded after hearing the mage's confirmation.
"So? Are you willing to agree to my request and take me out of here now, kid? Let me tell you, don't be too greedy. If you truly anger me, I will keep all of you here to accompany me. That won't benefit anyone."
The Remnant Soul looked at Ye Yunfei and spoke in a threatening tone.
"Senior, since you have spoken to this extent... Alright, I can try to take you away from here. But I dare not guarantee success.
I can only do my best.
I have no understanding of this Reincarnation Passage and don't know how to get you out. I cannot be certain of the final outcome."
Ye Yunfei pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement.
"Young man, have you finally agreed? That's excellent! Rest assured, I will guide you on how to proceed. Even if we ultimately fail, I won't blame you. That would simply be my fate. In any case, you are my only hope now. I have no desire to miss this sole chance."
Seeing Ye Yunfei nod in agreement, the Remnant Soul couldn't help but grow very excited as he replied.
"Also, Senior, I came here to find someone. So, I don't plan to leave immediately now. I still want to keep searching, to see if I can find them."
Ye Yunfei said.
"I suspect those two people you're looking for are no longer here," the Remnant Soul said. "I've actually been paying attention to them this entire time. But ever since that brief encounter last time, I haven't seen any trace of them.
So, searching for them might only lead to disappointment."
"No matter what, I must continue the search. I won't give up easily," Ye Yunfei stated firmly.
"Fine, as you wish. Take as much time as you need. I can wait. I've already been stuck in this damn place for so long; a little more time doesn't matter now."
The Remnant Soul nodded after hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Everyone, let's continue searching ahead," Ye Yunfei said, looking towards the Reincarnation Palace elders and mages.
Having finally gotten a lead on Su Qingluo's whereabouts, Ye Yunfei had no intention of giving up. No matter the outcome, he had to keep trying.
"Alright, let's continue the search," the Reincarnation Palace higher-ups agreed with Ye Yunfei's suggestion.
"No wonder our Palace Lord Su holds such deep affection for Young Master Ye. He truly deserves it.
His feelings for our Palace Lord Su are equally profound.
Having witnessed it personally over this time, I can keenly feel his concern and worry for Palace Lord Su."
One elder transmitted a sound message to the other elders and the three mages.
"Indeed, we can sense it too," the other elders and mages voiced their agreement. "Moreover, Young Master Ye is now one of the most powerful experts within our spacetime. He truly is a worthy match for our Palace Lord Su."
For the next while, Ye Yunfei led everyone forward, continuing to search for Su Qingluo and Lunhui Laozu across the vast expanse of desolate, lifeless land.
The Remnant Soul trailed behind them.
"This kid possesses Deity energy and laws. He should be able to take me out of this Reincarnation Passage.
Although the Deity energy and laws on him are relatively weak, this Reincarnation Passage has been abandoned for so long. The restrictive energy it once possessed must have weakened considerably."
The Remnant Soul followed behind Ye Yunfei, occasionally perceiving him while entertaining these thoughts.
Ye Yunfei led the group forward. During this time, the Reincarnation Palace elders retrieved their identity tokens and used them to sense the surrounding space.
They discovered that their tokens emitted a faint glow within this space, seemingly resonating with the Samsara energy and laws here, and could even be used to perceive their surroundings.
The three mages continuously performed divination.
Unfortunately for Ye Yunfei, despite searching diligently along the way, they found nothing.
Later, Hu Miao, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Hun Lao all materialized to assist in sensing and searching.
"Heaven-Extinguishing Fox clan! Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm clan! Chaos God Tree!
How is this possible!
Kid, you actually have so many rare beings by your side?
Especially the Chaos God Tree—that's a legendary ancient tree! Even rarer than Deities! You actually found one and keep it with you?
It seems you truly have an extraordinary background, kid. You might actually be connected to a Deity somewhere!"
The Remnant Soul felt utterly shocked upon seeing Hu Miao, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Hun Lao.
Without realizing it, Ye Yunfei's group had traversed this stretch of land for over ten days. Wherever they went was barren, lifeless, and utterly desolate.
"Young man, I urge you to stop searching. There's nothing here. Back when I entered this Reincarnation Passage, this place was already abandoned. Having stayed here so long, I know it very well.
Throughout these eons, I have never seen a single undead spirit enter this place, let alone living beings.
You should hurry up and take me out of here."
The Remnant Soul was growing impatient.
"What's the rush? My Master came here specifically to find someone. If you're so impatient, get out yourself," Hu Miao retorted.
"Qingluo, where have you gone?"
Gazing at this desolate, eerie land, Ye Yunfei felt somewhat lost and murmured softly.
"Kid, if we go further ahead, we'll reach the end of this land. I believe the two people you're looking for have definitely already left this place. They're no longer within this stretch of heaven and earth."
The Remnant Soul suddenly spoke.
"Oh?
We'll reach the end if we go further ahead?"
Ye Yunfei was a little startled by the Remnant Soul's words.
"Yes, ahead is the limit of this stretch of land," the Remnant Soul nodded as he answered. "Having been here for so long, I'm already very familiar with every corner of it. I've walked through them all."
"Then let's go check what's ahead."
Ye Yunfei immediately led the group forward.
Sure enough, after a while, they found they had reached the edge of the desolate expanse. The path ahead ended, but they faced six enormous black cave openings, all densely covered with mysterious symbols, seemingly sealed shut.
"What is this?"
Seeing the six black cave entrances, Ye Yunfei asked in surprise.
"Young Master Ye, these are the Six Paths Samsara Cave within the Reincarnation Passage," a Reincarnation Palace mage exclaimed in an astonished voice. "It is said these Six Paths Samsara Cave are the end of the Reincarnation Passage. Undead spirits who arrive here can choose one cave to enter and can then reincarnate, gaining a new life."
"That's right. You are indeed an inheritor of the Reincarnation Palace, knowledgeable about such ancient secrets.
However, those are merely legends. No one knows if they are true or not. I was the one lured here by those very legends back then, and ended up trapped in this damned place for all this time."
The Remnant Soul chimed in.