The advancing Netherworld Guards, who had been advancing like a tidal wave, suddenly stopped abruptly at this moment, halting not far from the horde of ghosts.

Their movements were so synchronized, as if they were a single, unified whole!

"Stop...stopped? What are they trying to do?"

"Quick, hide!"

"Don't kill me! I am human, a child of God!"

“I know!” shouted a ghost who had been robbed before. “I was robbed by bandits last time, and they did the same thing: they would prepare in place and then charge! They tore our patrol apart in an instant!”

Upon hearing this, one of the timid ghosts completely broke down and turned around to beg for mercy from the patrolling guards:

"Please, evil spirits! I am an evil spirit myself. I will join you now. Please spare me... I beg you."

"Bang!" A dull thud of soul power collided!

The pleading ghost was kicked hard to the ground by the centurion, and its spirit dimmed a bit.

"Blasphemy! Utter blasphemy!"

"How can one fawn upon evil spirits before the gods!"

The centurion roared, his eyes burning with the flames of faith:

"With the gods watching, what is there to fear!"

Unexpectedly, the patrolling guards suddenly moved again, forming a formation that surrounded all the prostrate ghosts, along with Li Yu in the center, cutting off all escape routes!

"It's over...it's completely over!"

"We're doomed."

With no way out, the ghosts were utterly despondent, collapsing to the ground like lambs to the slaughter, awaiting the fall of the butcher's knife.

After the encirclement was completed, three commanders of the Underworld Guards, who appeared to be much larger than their kind, with solid soul bodies like cast iron and exuding a terrifying aura, approached step by step, wielding giant swords formed from pure soul power.

Just as the ghosts were despairing and waiting for death, they found that the executioner's blade had not fallen, and the surroundings were unusually quiet.

Like three moving, approaching mountains, they passed straight through the limp horde of ghosts and headed towards Li Yu at the center of the radiant flames!

The ghosts, puzzled, looked up slightly and saw three underworld guards standing around them, also watching Li Yu in the flames.

What are they trying to do to the gods?!

Countless terrifying thoughts flashed through the minds of the ghosts.

The next second, the three commanders of the Underworld Guards simultaneously sheathed their blades, their movements perfectly synchronized, and their right knees, encased in mist armor, slammed heavily onto the scorching ground!

"Thump!!!"

As the commander made his move, the dark mass of patrolling guards behind him simultaneously knelt on one knee before Li Yu, bowing their heads with unquestionable respect, and shouted in unison:

"The First Patrol Guard pays homage to the Lord of Humanity!"

There was no hesitation or doubt in his voice, a stark contrast to his previous domineering and all-conquering manner.

"Lord of Humanity." Upon hearing this familiar title, Li Yu knew that this must be the Soul Lord's new order.

Otherwise, the group of Netherworld Guards who came to pick him up wouldn't have submitted to him so easily.

Moreover, Li Yu could sense the deep-seated respect emanating from the Patrol Guards.

This is by no means a simple, superficial submission; it is an identification that comes from the depths of one's soul!

This greatly surprised Li Yu. The Soul Master wasn't just talking; he had actually etched his new identity into the entire Ghost Kingdom.

It seems that the authority of this "Lord of Humanity" has been imprinted into the core rules of the entire Underworld Guard system in some way that he cannot understand!

This is tantamount to indirectly transferring a portion of the power of the Ghost Kingdom into his hands!

Li Yu knew that as long as he spoke, these Netherworld Guards would immediately carry out his new orders!

This left Li Yu momentarily confused about the Soul Master's true purpose.

Does the Soul Master really want him to become that illusory human ruler?

Li Yu felt it was unreliable even without thinking it through.

The idea was so absurd that he wanted to laugh, yet he also felt a vague sense of unease.

At this moment, the prostrate ghosts around them were shocked, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The ghosts stared in astonishment at the terrifying underworld guards kneeling beside them, unable to believe it was real.

The underworld guards actually knelt and worshipped their gods as well!

Only the centurion was not surprised when he heard the surrounding underworld guards kneeling and calling him the Lord of Mankind. In fact, his eyes shone with a more sacred light when he looked at Li Yu.

"The Lord of Humanity! Truly a god to all mankind!"

The centurion's logic was perfectly self-consistent, since only the supreme deity could be the master of them, these 'humans'.

Even those "fallen compatriots" on the other side of the rift, who were blinded by evil spirits, knelt down. This is the most powerful proof of a miracle!

"It's the gods! It's the divine beings who have protected us!"

An old ghost whose soul was almost transparent suddenly screamed. These words were like lighting a fuse, and the surrounding ghosts instantly erupted into chaos.

May the gods protect us!

"The Underworld Guards! Those are the ruthless Underworld Guards who kill without blinking an eye! They actually knelt before the gods!"

"I knew it! I knew the gods wouldn't abandon us!"

"I was just thinking I was going to be torn to pieces by the bandits, and now... now those bandits are actually here to pay homage to the gods!"

It was like ascending from hell to heaven.

In an instant, countless ghosts erupted in hysterical ecstasy, bowing deeply to Li Yu amidst the flames.

The previously chaotic sobs and wails instantly transformed into a unified, fervent chant of worship.

"My God! I am willing to offer everything for you."

"Only God can save us!"

'Thank God for descending and giving us new life!'

The cries of the gods echoed throughout the underworld.

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