"Wraiths are ten thousand times purer than humans."

"Such selfish existence should be replaced."

The Soul Master raised his hand and pointed to the surging fog outside the tower, his gesture as resolute as a final judgment:

"Since even the eternal rain that purified the world could not completely cleanse these filths!"

"Then let the endless soul mist surging from the earth complete this final purification!"

"Transforming all humanity into a purer form of ghosts—that is true salvation!"

"This is the only path to a perfect world!"

Li Yu looked at the old man in front of her, who was so excited that he could hardly stand, and saw the almost obsessive fire of idealism burning in his eyes.

He remained silent, not immediately refuting.

Perhaps from an absolutely rational and detached perspective, the "ghost utopia" depicted by the Soul Master, even stripping away the cruelty of its methods, does not entirely lack a core pursuit of 'perfection'.

Seeing the momentary hesitation on Li Yu's face and the lack of immediate fierce opposition, the Soul Master's eyes blazed with unprecedented hope! It was as if he had finally seen a fellow traveler in endless darkness!

Even though Li Yu only showed slight agreement, the Soul Master could not hide his excitement.

Look here!

The Soul Lord's voice carried a pride akin to displaying a precious treasure, pointing towards the dark kingdom beyond the tower:

"There are no strange beasts here, no erosion from heavy rain! There is only peace and stability."

"There's no need to fight for food. Each ghost can be satisfied and live peacefully by simply absorbing the endless mist from the earth's veins."

His deep golden eyes pierced through the tower wall and saw the picture he had always dreamed of:

"This is the gift of the earth, a paradise for the wandering souls!"

"It is a happy country that has rid itself of all the evils of humanity!"

"No longer being bullied, no longer afraid of the cold and hunger, and no longer fearful of the future."

"On the ground, countless people envy this kind of life."

The Soul Master suddenly turned to Li Yu, his gaze intense, almost pleading for confirmation:

"Tell me! Don't you think this kind of world is bad?!"

Li Yu met the Soul Master's golden eyes, which burned with ideals and madness, and remained silent for a full three seconds.

Finally, he slowly and clearly uttered a single word:

"good."

The Soul Master trembled violently! His face instantly filled with unbelievable joy!

He had anticipated Li Yu's various fierce rebuttals and moral condemnations, but he never expected that Li Yu would give such a simple and direct affirmation!

Li Yu looked at the Soul Master, his tone calm and even, yet carrying a strange weight as he repeated:

"I think it's excellent."

The Soul Master's golden eyes stared blankly at Li Yu, as if seeing this young man clearly for the first time.

He then nodded emphatically, a complex smile on his face that mixed with exhaustion, relief, and immense satisfaction.

Finally, someone was able to truly understand his heart.

Perhaps only beings like Li Yu, who have transcended the shackles of human thought and possess the power of "rules," can truly understand his grand ambition to transcend race and pursue ultimate harmony!

Everything he did was not for himself, but for humanity!

Completely free from personal power or desire, seeking only to purify this corrupt world.

It can enable humanity to obtain eternal redemption and peace in another form!

"Okay...okay...okay!" The Soul Master said three times in a row, his body uncontrollably falling backward into the seat, his withered fingers gripping the armrests tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

"Cough! Cough cough—!"

The ensuing violent coughing continued to tear at his aging chest.

After finally calming down, the Soul Master let out a long sigh of relief, and the deep wrinkles on his face seemed to smooth out a bit.

But the golden flames burning in those eyes were even more intense.

The Soul Master looked at Huang Ya, who was in pain and confused, his voice filled with questioning and a hint of pity:

"Huang Ya, did you hear that? You're fixated on past hatred and outdated practices, but you can't see any real hope for the future!"

The Soul Master pointed at Li Yu, with an undeniable certainty:

"He...he's different! He understands!"

The Soul Master gasped for breath, his withered fingers trembling as he pulled a document from the pile of documents beside him, including a newspaper from the Central Plains.

“The hero of Zhongzhou… Li Yu…” The Soul Master’s voice carried a belated realization:

"I've actually been following you for a long time."

Li Yu was taken aback, never expecting that his fame would reach the underworld.

"I used to think that you were just another empty puppet pushed out by that group of mediocre people on the ground, a fraudster with a false halo!"

The Soul Master's golden eyes flashed and fell upon Li Yu.

Then he raised his hand and pointed to the carpet under Li Yu's feet:

"So, I prepared a gift for you there, an ancient ceremony."

"Once activated, you will be marked with a curse, your soul will be branded, and you will become the mortal enemy of all the ghosts in the entire underworld."

The Soul Master's voice suddenly lowered, carrying a chilling aura:

"The ghosts will be like beasts that have smelled blood, rushing forward one after another until they tear you to pieces and drag you into this eternal fog, making you one of them!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yu's face remained completely expressionless.

He remained firmly planted on the carpet, which was riddled with traps, without moving an inch.

The profound Soul-Devouring Triple Eyes calmly returned the gaze of the Soul Master, its eyes as deep as an ancient well, without the slightest ripple.

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